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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
1
Four leading railroad systems of the East consent to effect a consolidation. The move is described as a benefit resulting from President Hoover's policy framework and aims to streamline operations across major lines.
President Hoover announced an eastern railroad consolidation into four systems the Pennsylvania New York Central Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate with the Wabash Seaboard to be abandoned The plan aims at job protection community interests and lower future rates once approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission The Virginia Railway and New York Central mark southern and northern boundary roads in the scheme
The United States will not recognize Guatemala’s President Orellana regime. State department officials cite the 1923 treaty conditions for recognizing new Central American governments, noting the coup d etat did not come through constitutional means.
The funeral for Elizabeth F. Frye was held Monday at 2 PM from her sister Mrs. John Daniels’ Martinsburg home. Rev. S R Diehl led the service with hymns Some Day We’ll Understand and Abide With Me. Pallbearers included nephews and cousins Joe Dan Frye Don G Harmer Max F Gardner Lyle P Rippard David H Frye K W Eustler James W Poisal and Harry Grant. Frye, a Chevy Chase resident, was born and raised in Middleway West Virginia where she is buried.
In Scottdale Pennsylvania two masked robbers looted the Broadway National Bank of 20422 dollars. State troopers hunted through snow covered western hills after an all night vigil failed to reveal clues. Cashier Thomas Byrne and bank president John R Byrne described the entry, binding and loading of the money before the bandits fled.
Veterans Administration head Hines estimated that $425 million could be borrowed on veterans compensation certificates in 1931 and that the bureau was ready to lend $20 million to 300,000 veterans in advance.
Chief C. W. Hollis and the force halted a theft wave from parked cars after weeks of investigation. Three young men Melvin Michael Emmett Whitlock and John Campbell were arrested with Michael acting as general collector. Whitlock and Michael were previously sentenced to prison terms and Campbell plans to seek mercy in court. Police cooperate with Martinsburg and Hagerstown to recover stolen goods.
Mrs. Carrie E. Henson aged 39 died of blood poison at home in Southeast Winchester near Shawnee Springs. Funeral conducted at Mortuary Chapel Mount Hebron Cemetery at 2 30 by Rev A E Lambert of Braddock Street Methodist. Burial in adjacent cemetery. Survived by husband George Henson and four children. Born Happy Creek Warren County formerly Miss Groves daughter of John Groves Front Royal Virginia.
New York December 30. About 200 City College sophomores marched up Broadway and stormed the Rivoli Theatre on Fortyninth Street. Forty seven were jailed after a riot erupted in the lobby and auditorium with fights among students patrons and glassy chaos. Chemical bombs and ammonia were thrown before police arrived and restored order.
Justice Department files bill in equity in the U S district court for the southern district of New York alleging a combination among the Asphalt Shingle and Roofing Institute and connected companies and individuals to restrain trade. Suit brought under the anti trust statute. Atlanta Constitution notes air mail coverage linked to railroad trains.
Central Coal Yard advertises dustless Pocahontas nut coal at $7.00 per ton. The listing provides contact phone 238 and address 425 N Market St. for unloading and purchase details.
A cable from fruit expert Fredy A. Motz reports American apples at the Foreign Service auction were mostly lower than the prior week. Barreled stock held steady while boxes sold cheaper amid abundant supply and weak purchasing power. London and Continental markets show slow demand with few buyers before mid January.
Richmond officials report the Commission on County Government Reform chaired by Dr. R. H. Tucker plans public meetings in Charlottesville Roanoke and Harrisonburg next spring if funds allow The commission met today and will continue sessions tomorrow a public statement is expected tomorrow
At Mount Hebron Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the funeral for Mrs Virginia Smith drew many friends despite cold weather. Rev B Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church led a moving service with flowers and snow as a backdrop. Mrs Smith had chosen an epitaph about a rosy sunset and new robes for the final resting place.
Charleston December 30 three persons and perhaps four, all believed Jacksonville residents, were drowned when their automobile left the coastal highway thirteen miles north of Charleston and plunged into deep water.
Capone era figure Jack Guzik, business manager for the Capone liquor and vice syndicate, was sentenced by Federal Judge Charles E. Woodward to five years in Leavenworth and fined 17 500 for evading income tax. The judge overruled a motion for a new trial. The William C. Gorgas bridge in Panama is dedicated as a memorial to the Alabaman who built the canal.
An upcoming watch night service at Christ Episcopal Church on Wednesday night December 31 will run from 11 15 to 12 oclock. The public is invited with communion for those who wish to accept the Savior. Rev Robert B Nelson notes the service aims to move from darkness to day and calls for mercy and service to the needy in a prayer by Samuel McComb.
Over the past week thieves focused activity in a dark alley rear of Baker’s drug store. Bicycles and auto accessories have vanished from the site and daytime items left nearby also disappeared. Residents and police monitor the area as authorities warn they will end the nuisance and prosecute the offenders.
The War department today approved the New York City Board of Transportation plan to build twin vehicle tunnels under the East River costing 5 million dollars. The project runs from the foot of East 37th and East 38th streets in Manhattan to Borden Avenue in Queens.
Blizzard sweeps over Southwest Virginia with high winds and heavy snow causing widespread traffic disruption. In Bluefield the temperature is 18 degrees as the storm intensifies across the region.
A brief New Year greeting from a company to friends and customers wishing happiness and prosperity for the coming year. The message emphasizes goodwill and thanks readers for their support.
Paris reports Marshal Joffre, aged 78, battered by arteritis and gangrenous infection after leg amputation, holding on with stubborn vitality. Doctors Leriche and Boulin noted a coma overnight but said his will and constitution may prolong life for days as his condition fluctuates with nourishment and breathing improving at times.
Funeral services were held for Boyd Richard Ebersole infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard Ebersole of near Vaucluse at Refuge Church. Death came after a few days illness from burns received when a kerosene lamp exploded at the home. Interment followed in Refuge cemetery with Rev Allen Jones officiating. The family and community extend sympathy.
Winchester Christian Endeavor Union plans a watch night service at Centenary Reformed Church starting 11 30 PM New Year’s Eve. Miss Margaret Richards leads. this year drops the social hour for a worship service of music and a story. The service ends with prayer as the new year begins.
Carload screened store nuts arrived priced at 6.45 per unit as unloading continues at B T P Fishel & Co. work site with date code 12-30-1p-21 indicating a stock entry event.
Two Century bicycles were reported stolen from Baker's Drug Store. The brief notice notes the theft linked to the Baker's location with no further details on suspects or time.
Don t throw away hoses with runs let us mend them as good as new All work guaranteed. Station 110 N Main St next to Bott s Shoe Store.
John M. Stege was named trustee in bankruptcy for Jones Mill 60 at a creditors meeting for Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills. H. C. Sheetz and others planned to bid to rescue the firm but could not due to a land ownership dispute over the mill's water tank and well on Williams Brothers land. An anonymous Chicago bidder also appeared but was not entertained amid the title doubts.
Friendship Fire Company invites all members to a meeting in Friendship Hall on Thursday night January 1 at 8 o clock. Officers for 1931 will be elected, followed by refreshments and a smoker. Captain Fred W. Forney urges attendance.
All persons having claims against or who may be indebted to the estate of Robert Shade are asked to contact the administrator Geneva S. Whitacre for settlement. This notice is issued by Geneva S. Whitacre, Administrator of Decedent Robert Shade.
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