24 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1930
Page
1
The Winchester city council approved a 1931 budget of $290,794.67 with no tax rate increase, keeping the 1.55 per $100 valuation. It includes $55,595 for schools, $20,100 for streets, and $58,195 for bond interest and debt payments including the last City Hall issue. A public hearing is set for January 13 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
A brief notice reports Molly creates wreaths and loose holly arrangements at The Flower Shop. The item highlights seasonal greenery and decor offerings.
Saved slabs and kindling offered by Glaize and Co at 2.50 dollars per truck load. Local ad listing a lumber sale with fixed price and seller name.
The pope calls for inner peace to spread outward, cites unemployment as a global burden, and urges all classes to cooperate for better conditions. He plans an encyclical on matrimony and reiterates concerns over Protestant activity in Italy despite the Lateran treaties.
Berryville Va December 24 Walter Brotherton found John William Lawyer unconscious in his yard after visiting for water He died about 7 pm from a paralytic stroke He was 65 a bachelor son of the late James Avery Lawyer and Mary Ellen Lawyer He leaves a brother Thomas Clinton Lawyer of Gore Frederick county The funeral will be at 11 am Friday at the Berryville Methodist Church with Rev Butsler and burial in Green Hill Cemetery Pallbearers named Charles Wisecarver Walter Brotherton Jack Pine Earl Pine Jack Rutherford and Walter Hardesty
Chief C W Hollis announces police will arrest anyone under law who explodes firecrackers in the Winchester business district to prevent property damage or harm. The police will not interfere with harmless amusements in proper city sections.
A year end message from B F Davis to friends and customers expressing thanks for loyalty and wishing a merry Christmas as the year closes.
All persons having claims against or who may be indebted to the estate of Robert Shade are asked to call upon the undersigned for settlement. Geneva S. Whitacre, Admr of Robert Shade, Decd.
Centenary Church invites all to Christmas services at 6 o clock from early evening to the church and school rooms. The decorations honor divine love and welcome every person. The door remains open all day for worship and viewing as the star from the bell fry lights each night of the season.
The Winchseter Kiwanis Club admitted William di Zerega a pharmacist at Bakers drug store and Burr P Harrison a local attorney as members at the regular weekly luncheon in the George Washington Hotel Nathan H Carpenter Sr was a specially invited guest Ed Stultz presiding Christmas formed the main topic of interest Judge Philip Williams received a baseball bat and ball for his new baby boy with a telegram from members Andrew Bell secretary delivered a commemorative poem urging boys to spend Christmas day with family.
Salta dispatches report La Poma in northwestern Argentina destroyed by an earthquake. About 1,500 residents. at least 35 killed and 70 injured as relief teams move to the scene. Panic and widespread destruction described in initial reports.
Only relatives and a few friends attended the funeral of 44 year old multi millionaire banker T Edward Hambleton who yesterday shot and killed himself at his suburban home. The service was at the home with Rev Henry B Lee and burial in Greenmont Cemetery. Mrs Adelaide McAlpin Hambleton, widow, had established a residence in Reno and planned to travel to Baltimore.
Two men were killed and six others were injured when a high pressure gas storage tank valve blew out at the Chambersburg Gas Company. John Homer, 38, and Edgar Wise, 22, were killed instantly in the pit where they worked.
Local ad promotes the Winchester Steam Laundry service with contact phones 28 and 29 and a schedule noting 4 12 Monday. Web and Saturday times referenced for drop-off or pickup.
Will Jackson is held on a charge of selling liquor after Harvey Clark complained his father became drunken from liquor Jackson furnished. Jackson appeared before Judge Donald L. Weems and was kept in custody with the case continued to 10 o clock Friday morning. Clark notified Police Chief C W Hollis leading to a rapid arrest of a man leaving Jacksons home with a pint of liquor.
The United Brethren Church at Red Bud presents a Christmas program on Friday night December 26 at 7 30. A pageant titled Appearances Are Deceitful will be performed and the public is invited to attend.
At a midweek Rotary luncheon in the George Washington Hotel Winchester Rotary members gathered with Lester Arnold presiding. W R Legge represented Santa Claus who delivered gifts tailored to each member’s vocation or habit and the crowd sang Christmas songs.
Due to Christmas season the American Legion will not hold the luncheon this Friday. No meeting will occur until the Friday of the following week. Hugh Clark, Commander.
Special 5 lb boxes available from Gobelin Nunnallys and Schrafft s Martha Washington Fountain items listed with prices 1 25 and 2 00 Dates appear in a stray OCR sequence with multiple numbers and letters indicating page positions
The note expresses gratitude for patronage and wishes a joyful year in return. Hodgson and Brown extend warm wishes and blessings for readers during the holiday season.
Two Christmas services will be held tomorrow at Braddock Street Methodist Church under pastor Rev. E A Lambert. Morning theme is The Beautiful Advent Stories with hymns and carols and a cantata in the evening set in Bethlehem with scenes of the Saviour’s advent.
The city council fixed the license rate for automobiles and set January 15 as the cutoff to procure licenses without penalty. Delinquents after that date face arrest and fines with no delays or extensions.
A brief feature notes B. and C. Bread as appealing to both young and old diners. The blurb highlights its inviting taste and universal appeal in a compact pantry item rundown.
A local ad highlights Riley's Christmas Oysters offering strictly fresh, better quality seafood at lower prices. The shop promises a full line of good eats and notes Wednesday night hours until nine.
Major James Mars of the Salvation Army announced readiness for a free Christmas dinner at the Rouss Fire Company Hall with doors at noon tomorrow. No one will go hungry as all is free. A Salvation Army Christmas entertainment will follow at the Frederick County Courthouse tomorrow night at 8 o clock, inviting all to attend.
MARTINSBURG West Virginia December 24 A man giving the name Charles C Athey from Winchester Virginia is held for a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner H A Downs on a liquor charge Prohibition Agent Pickett said Athey was arrested in Jefferson County West Virginia after 15 gallons of alleged liquor were found in his automobile
Philadelphia December 24. A benevolence crusade for the jobless and poor across the United States was launched by the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education. It sent an official message to 10,000 Presbyterian churches outlining actions such as forming unemployment committees and using church facilities to alleviate distress.
Fire company captains urge that alarm callers specify the character of the fire when giving a telephone alarm. This detail would often prevent unnecessary responses from all companies.
Messrs. Geo Clowser and Geo Patton announce free Christmas trees for anyone unable to buy one. Trees are at Noonan's old stand on Amherst Street and may be taken by those in need as soon as possible.
A Christmas day shooting match is set for 9 a.m. at Star Fort Filling Station, one mile from Winchester on Gainesboro Pike. Prizes include turkeys and chickens. Buck McDonald is noted in the notice.
Snow blankets New England and parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and upstate New York. New York City sees light flakes while outer areas report six to ten inches. Motorists face slick pavements and some highway closures as a festive scene unfolds. A 3,000 year old General Grant Sequoia in California will again host the national Yuletide ceremony with messages from President Hoover and state officials and a musical program.
Christ Episcopal Church hosts a Christmas festival with holy communion at 8 am and 11 am the rector Rev. Robert B Nelson will preach at the 11 o'clock service A choir will sing with Galbraiths arrangement Jubilate by Stultz and the offertory anthem Sing Oh Heavens by Tours The public is invited to attend and join in the services The Sunday school Christmas celebration and tree event followed this afternoon in the chapel
Reports from Rangoon say in Tharawaddy and Insein districts of upper Burma rioters attacked villages during a tax resisting campaign. More than a dozen people died and many wounded. Four native officials were slain, and fighting with police was ongoing in at least one village. The outbreak remains confined to two districts.
Totals show Liverpool 5205 barrels exports baskets 1577. London 3428 barrels 2561. Southampton Bristol 1260 33. Cardiff 348. overall 10241 barrels 3057 exports 4138. Auction in Liverpool postponed to December 29 1930. Exchange rate 250 to one shilling. G R Cooper Harnden & Co Apple Exporters England Scotland.
Wreaths for pets and home are offered by The Flower Shop. The notice highlights the shop as a provider of decorative arrangements for graves and living spaces. It emphasizes variety and seasonal designs.
Holiday plant feature highlights poinsettias cyclamen begonias sansevierias and primroses with emphasis on seasonal color and gift options for shoppers.
Vets link the deaths to mouldy feed in Frederick County farms with about 25 horses dying in two weeks from a disease described as forage rag. They warn of further fatalities and urge farmers to avoid mouldy feed and to supplement with bran and linseed meal while seeking medical care for affected horses.
Chester R. Dodd, filling station operator and founder of Dodd Super-Service Stations, remains in critical condition after being accidentally shot in the abdomen yesterday morning. The bullet lodged near his spinal column after the pistol cartridge exploded when he was putting on his coat. Memorial Hospital received many inquiries, including from residents of Frontos.
Betsy Ross and Crystal Confectionery offers 20 percent off on all Christmas stock including fancy boxes cedar chests loose candies candy canes and novelties for kids. Buy now as shoppers prepare for Christmas.
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