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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1929

Page

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Five Dashed 10 Death Army Plane Crash in Washington

Five persons died when an Army plane crashed after takeoff from Bowl Mass field. Congressman Raynor of Massachusetts, his secretary Stanley Lowe, pilot Capt Henry A Dinger, Arthur McGill civilian worker and a mechanic were killed. The plane rose to about 400 feet then turned and struck ground, engine buried three feet. Immediate investigation by F Trubee Davidson began.

Washington Congress Bowl Mass Stanley B. Lowe Henry A. Dinger Arthur McGill Dinger F. Trubee Davidson

Park Group Seeks Unrestricted Rouss Spring Lease

Winchester Park Association and supporters urged the City Council to grant an unconditional two year lease of part of the Rouss Spring land for athletic use. The association rejected a conditional lease allowing city termination, citing about 1100 spent plus planned upgrades. A revised lease omitting termination was to be considered next session, as talks continued.

Winchester Park Association Park Association Comman Council Rouss Ate Council Association Reuss

The Road To Bethlehem Christmas Pageant at Christ Church

The Road To Bethlehem pageant will be presented at 5 PM next Tuesday after noon on Christmas Eve at Christ Episcopal Church by the Sunday school. Misses Judith McGuire and Georgia Conrad lead the program with principal roles held by Marjorie Massey Margaret George Grace Wright Nelia Beverley Virginia Baker June Thompson Judy McGuire Georgia Conrad Basil Dennis Colleen Derph Hayley Vernon Haines Sigeey Edmonds Henry Baker ack Pennybacker Walter Massie and Peter Perrine. Santa Claus will distribute gifts after the pageant during the Sunday school Christmas celebration around the tree. Sidney Edmonds Dennis Hayley and Peter Perrine are soloists.

Virginia Baker June Thompson Judy McGuire Georgia Conrad Basil Dennis Colleen Derph Hayley Vernon Haines Sigeey Edmonds Henry Baker Ack Pennybacker Walter Massie Peter Perrine Sidney Edmonds Dennis Hayley

Sacramento Sacrifice Sale Listing

Owner leaving town offers a 1927 Whippet Coach for $200 and a 1928 Reo Speed Wagon panel delivery vehicle for $500. Auction details listed as c/o Star with E. R. in care.

Reo E. R. c/o Star

Flower Shop offers poinsettias cycleman primroses begonia

A brief notice lists flowers available at the shop including poinsettias cycleman primroses and begonia. The fragment suggests a seasonal plant sale or display announcement without further details.

Begonia

Sale of Jas. Cather Farm Ad On Saturday

The notice advertises the sale of Jas. Cather farm to be held on Saturday January 11th. The page reference indicates the advertisement appears on page 4 with related listings across January dates.

Jas. Cather Farm

Last Rites Held for Henry B. Gilpin in Millwood

Funeral services for Henry B. Gilpin 77 were conducted at Christ Episcopal Church Millwood with Bishop Harry St. George Tucker and Rev. Robert B. Nelson officiating. Interment followed at Old Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers included Nelson Page and Charles Bowley among others. many from Virginia and neighboring states attended.

Henry B. Gilpin Union Memorial Hospital Christ. Episcopal Church Millwood Harry St. George Tucker Diocese of Virginia Robert B. Nelson Christ Church This City Chulch Old Chapel Messrs Nelson Page Thomas B. Byrd C. B. Jones R. G. Mitchell Geo. H. Burwell E. G. Butler H. K. Hussell Charles Bowley R. P. Page Shirley Carter W. G. Cressmer Harvey Robinson R. P. Whiting J. T. Burwell Joseph F. Moore R. Gray Williams W. P. Meade James B. Russell Julian F. Ward

Country Store Opens Tomorrow For Christmas Seal Drive

The Country Store beside the county clerk's office opens at 9 30 tomorrow morning for the Christmas seal drive. County members supply a wide range of good things for sale as a local fundraiser. A business luncheon at 11 hosted by Mrs. Clarence Hardy is expected to draw a large crowd. The seal sale is progressing well with strong local participation from Winchester and Frederick County. Moling and Cather's store serves as the downtown seal sale headquarters, with Brown and Fisher and the Chamber of Commerce aiding in ticket sales.

Clarence Hardy District Nurse Association Moling and Cather’s Brown and Fisher Chamber of Commerce

Massie Wins Lease for Winchester Almshouse Property

Reliable authority says John M. Massie leased the Winchester and Frederick county almshouse property for one year starting March 1. The deal includes 300 plus acres and buildings with Massie boarding up to ten paupers free. extra inmates gain compensation.

Winchester and Frederick County John M. Massie Board of Massie Winchester

Christmas Gifts From Eastman Kodak Company

Eastman Kodak Company offers gifts including Fine Stationery Thermos Bottles and subscriptions to magazines and newspapers. This item highlights popular holiday gift ideas and options available for buyers.

Eastman Kodaks Miller's

Xmas trees for sale at Haines' Marble Yard

Readable line lists cedar spruce and arbor vitae and crow foot Xmas trees for sale at Haines Marble Yard. The note includes catalog style codes 12 11 13 18 20 23 1p 51.

Crow Foot Haines’ Marble Yard

Notice correcting salad dressing price error and sale items

A notice explains an overcharge error in the Retail Grocers Association listing where Star Gold Medal Salad Dressing was quoted at 32c for a large jar but should have been 19c. Also mentions SMITHFIELD HAMS baked ready for the table and two overcoats for sale by the SPC A with contact phone 41 J.

For Rent Modern Six Room House at 423 West Leicester

Public notice announces immediate possession on a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street listed by B M Sullivan. The item includes a local rental listing and a separate line notes HOLLY WREATHS and loose holly with a December date code.

Leicester St

Services Held for Mrs Mamie Gaunt in Boyce Church

Last rites were conducted at 2 30 pm for Mrs Mamie E B Gaunt wife of Charles W Gaunt in the Boyce Methodist Church of which she was a lifelong member. The Rev R L Moore assisted by the Rev C V Van der Linden and Rev B Duvall Chambers led the service. Choirs from Boyce Methodist and Berryville High School sang favorites and lay tribute flowers surrounded the service. She had taught at both schools and many pupils attended. The body was buried at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville beside her son Waveman. Pallbearers named W A Withers H B Boyer W L Chamblin D G Cooley Mason Osborne and Dr A P Osborne.

Mamie EB. Gaunt Charles W. Gaunt Boyce Methodist Church R. L. Moore C. V. van der Linden Boyce Baptist Church B. Duvall Chambers Emmanual Chapel Boyce Methodist Church Berryville High School Gaunt Clarke Warren Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Waveman

Winchester to issue unique 1930 city license plates

Winchester introduces a distinct 1930 city vehicle tag designed by J. H. Henry. The green and white plate features a red apple centerpiece with WINCHESTER atop and Heart of the Apple Belt across the lower center. It promotes the Apple Blossom Festival and will be sold at the Chamber of Commerce after January 1.

Winchester J. H. Henry Winchester Chamber of Commerce Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Bishop Cannon in action outside court photographed

Los Angeles papers publish pictures of Bishop James Cannon Jr. clashing with a news photographer outside a justice court. The Methodist bishop, here to aid his son and daughter in military academy difficulties, wrestles with the camera crew before calming and posing. He declines comment on a New York stock brokerage matter, calling it indelicate.

Associated Press Los Angeles Calif James Cannon Methodist Episcopal Church South Justice Court Richard M. Cannon Margaret’ Cannon

Drill Ordered for Company One to Richmond Trip

All members are ordered to be at drill Friday December 20 1929. Arrangements will be made for the trip to Richmond Virginia by order of Paul R Hartman Captain.

Richmond Paul R. Hartman

Correction to Brooks Pharmacy Ad Prompts Price Update

The Star prints a corrected ad for Brooks Pharmacy items including Shari Combination Sets at 12.50 and 15, Electrix Toasters at 3.49, Artstyle Chocolates The Red Box at 1.00 per lb, Lord Baltimore and Symphony Lawn Stationery 0.50 to 1.00, with a corrected ad on page 4.

Brooks’ Pharmacy Electrix Lord Baltimore Symphony Lawn

Large Choir to Sing Cantata at Braddock Street Church

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South hosts a Christmas cantata The World s Redeemer by Fred B Holton Sunday at 7 30 pm under W H Mcinee with organist Lillian Milleson The program opens with a 20 minute xylophone concert by Kenneth Windle and features soloists and a structured cantata with audience invited.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Fred B. Holton W. H. Mcinee Lillian Milleson R. A. Shafer A. B. Gray J.W. Crider Alice Groves Mies Winifred Ward Dorothy Winkfield Lena McDonald Altos John I Sloat W. H. Mclwee Edward Capper Helen Renner Lurena Mclwee Duffey W. H. Meclwee S. H John I. Sloat Mise Helen Renner Renner McIlwee

Star Leads On pageant at First Christian Church

A pageant titled The Star Leads On will be presented at 6 30 Sunday evening at the First Christian Church corner Braddock and Clifford streets. About 30 cast members under Mrs Boyd R Richards include four scenes The Magi Follow the Star The Shepherds Follow the Star The Star and the Manger and The Influence of Christ in the World Today. The program lasts about one hour with a 6 20 start to avoid conflict with other services. Everyone is invited.

First Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets Boyd R. Richards Bethlehem Joseph Mary Star of Bethlehem

Mistletor and Cedars at 11 E Monmouth St

Americarn and Badger Dairy feed for best results promoted by L L Hockman and Son at 450 N Market St with contact by phone 897. Advertisement notes dates December 18 and December 20 with Tuesday and Friday terms.

Americorn Badger L. L. Hockman & Son N. Market St

Auction Sale of Land House and Filling Station

Auction sale on premises at 1 p m Monday December 23 includes 11 acres of land a five room house and a filling station full description appears on inside page noting date time location and items offered for sale

Used Fords at Washington Garage

Listings from GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE include a 1929 Model A and T Ford coupes and roadster models from 1923 to 1929. Vehicles shown are a 29 Tudor, a 29 Standard Coupe, a 29 Roadster, a 23 Tudor, and a 26 Coupe.

GEO Washington Garage

Wildcat Attacks Two Men Hunting on Little North Mountain

W Ray Pangle and his brother R Lester Pangle of Cham Béreville were attacked by a wildcat while fox hunting four to five miles west of Winchester. Lester returned with a shotgun and killed the beast after it attacked both men. Neighbors report nightly cries and poultry losses, suggesting a den in the area.

W. Ray Pangle R. Lester Pangle Chambéreville North Mountain Winchester Ray Pangle Cat Lester Ray

Romney triple slay: Dudley Crabtree entices killer home

Dudley Crabtree lured the gunman Walt Romney to a house, then aided his capture after Romney killed three citizens and wounded three others in Romney town. Crabtree and state trooper Horne confronted Romney as he prepared to continue the massacre, holding him at bay until authorities arrived.

Seer Joe Bowden Go ci Boad Ruth Hott Mirek Saville Eeevolver Raymal Tree Dudley Crabtree Crabtree Dudley Walt Bob Buck Raymond Savillé Horne Island Crabtrees Keyser Ruckman Romney

Mary Lovett Dies After Long Spell Of Failing Health

Mary Lovett colored widow of a long-time dyeing and cleaning proprietor on East Piccadilly street died this morning after a lengthy illness. She was daughter of the late Hutton Lovett a noted colored politician. Survived by one son. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM from 218 East Piccadilly Street. burial in the colored cemetery.

Mary Lovett Heitoee Piccadilly Street East Piccadilly Street Hutton Lovett

Stock Prices Fall Across Leaders as Bear Selling Returns

Reduction in stock prices continues in New York with leaders down 3 to 10 points. Markets opened irregularly, dipped on weakness in Fox films and International Combustion, then rallied before weakening again. Call money stays at 4 percent.

Associated Press New York Wall Street Fox Films International Combustion

Baltimore Visit for Miss Martha Clark and Miss Carry Jones

Miss Martha Clark and Miss Carry Jones returned to Baltimore after visiting at Hindendale the home of Mr and Mrs C Greton Crawford near Kernstown.

Martha Clark Carry Jones Baltimore Hynandale Mrs. C. Greton Crawford Kernstown

Bailey Bros Tons of Candy Special Prices for Churches and Schools

Bailey Bros offers bulk candy and candy boxes with special pricing for churches and schools. Trade terms and quantities promote bulk purchases for institutional buyers.

Bailey Bros

Apple Candy for Christmas in New Delicacy Boxes

Distinctive apple candy offered for Christmas in pound boxes with cartons priced at one dollar. Available at Peal C. McVicar's Grocery and Baker's Drug Store.

C. P. McEvicar Baker’s

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Raynor Massachusetts Henry A. Binger The Leland Stramathan Poinsettias Gilpin Inser Smithfield C. P. McVicar Bishop Cannon Los Angeles Court Evening Star Prof. McKilwee M. E. Church Cedars Monmouth St Lester Pangle Joe Bowler Rile Ben Miller Stresta Star
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