Brown to Speak on The Business Man and His City
Calvin B. Brown of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States will address Winchester Chamber of Commerce at the February 6 annual banquet at the George Washington Hotel. He will discuss how organized business develops communities and resolves common problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin B. Brown
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Jury Fails to Indict Orndorffs for Assaulting Officers
A Frederick County grand jury declined to indict H Blanton Orndorff and three sons for an assault on officers at the Orndorff premises on November 28 1930. The panel also heard evidence on a second charge linking the family to the death of Susan Rebecca Orndorff during the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oandorfes
Orndorffs Not Indicted On Murder Charge
The Frederick County grand jury failed to bring a true bill against H. Blanton Orndorff and his three sons Precious Herbert and Woodrow in the murder of Mrs Susan Rebecca Orndorff on November 28 1930 They were also cleared of charges related to assaulting officers of the law as they left the courtroom to mixed reactions from spectators outside the courthouse.
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Frederick County
H. Blanton Orndorff
Mount Williams
Herbert, Precious
Woodrow Orndorff
George W. Pingley
Chester Hockman
George Bageant
Law
Orndorff
Hockman
Susan Rebecca Orndorff
Williams
Orndorffs
Wringley
A. J. Tavenner
W. J. Wiggington
B. B Dutton
Philip Williams
Precious
Herbert
John W. Larrick
Grand Jury
Congressman's Trial On Ram Charge Proceeding Ordered
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that Representative Denison of Illinois must stand trial on indictments charging possession of a trunk containing intoxicating liquor. The trunk was found in Denison's House office in January 1929. The ruling revokes a lower court demurrer that said the indictment did not adequately inform Denison of the charges.
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Associated Vess
Washington
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Denison
Ilinois
Orsdel
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Cumberland Man Shot in Hospitalized Bi-Province Incident
Layman H. Riley, 29, was taken to Memorial Hospital in Cumberland with bullet wounds to the head and arm from a shooting blamed on William F Thorp. Mrs Freeda M Flora, 34, widow, was fired upon but not wounded. Thorp remained at large. Riley's prognosis was cautiously hopeful.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
H. Riley
Memorial Hospital
William F Thorp
Thorp
Freeda M. Flora
Thorpe
Riley
Senate Leader Signals Baird as New Jersey Governor Hope
Senator Kean announced that David Baird Jr. of Camden New Jersey was expected to be the Republican organization’s choice for governor. He said Baird’s acceptance was anticipated within days and petitions for nomination would be circulated immediately.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kean
David Baird, Jr
Camden
N. J
Republican
New Jersey
Baird
Barnstormers Play at Legion Smoker in Rouss Hall
Frank Patton and His Barnstormers, a noted local orchestra, performed at the American Legion smoker held in Rouss Hall, correcting an earlier Star misstatement that another orchestra took the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Frank Patton
His. Barnstormers
American Legion
Rouss Hall
Jubilee Week Observed with Union Services in Winchester
The Win chester Union Christian Endeavor marked golden jubilee with a full Congregational Church service. First Brethren Church led attendance at 87 percent earning the banner. County groups Cedar Creek and Opequon attended. youth program featured Mary Louise Sartelle violin solo and Bruce Shade singing.
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Winchester Union
Congregational Christian Church
Society of the First Brethren Church
Cedar Creek
Opequon
Mary Louise Sartelle
Louise Glass
Bruce Shade
Norris Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Church
Floyd Haines
Union Choir of
Union
Melvin Miller
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Union
Chi “of Christ
United Brethren Church
Brethren
Church of Christ
Home Agent’s Week Schedule for County 4-H Clubs
The home demonstration agent outlines the week of February 2 with meetings for Branson, Bryarly, Shenandoah, Marvin’s Chapel, Russell Grove, Star Tannery, Armel, and High View 4-H clubs. Sessions cover clothing, stitching, hemming, foods, yard improvement, patching garments, poultry, undergarments, and personal service work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branson
Bryarly
Shenandoah
Marvin's Chapel
Russell Grove and
Star Tannery
Armel
High View
Onrlice
Moling and Cather's Clearance and Sale Announcement
Moling and Cather announce a clearance and special value sale starting Friday. Readied items include assorted goods and discounted prices aimed at drawing shoppers to the store. The notice emphasizes limited time and special offers.
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Moling & Cather
Washington Camp 115 Urges Attendance and Meeting
Notice asks every member of Washington Camp 115 to attend Wednesday night February 4 for important business and a social session. Clark Legge, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp 115
Chicken Supper Set By First Baptist Church
Church food event listed for tomorrow evening from 5 to 8. Tickets priced at 50 cents. Proceeds go to church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Troop No 3 Boy Scouts Hold Evening Practice
Troop No 3 Boy Scouts plan an evening drill tonight at seven o clock. Scouts will focus on routine exercises and skill development in the local troop hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Winchester Steam Laundry Advertisement Note
Fragmentary notice mentions Winchester Steam Laundry with a date hint of 4 12 Mon Wed and a reference to economy doubling and re doubling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Funeral Services Held For Mrs McVay in Fairbury Nebr
Obituary notes Almira White McVay died January 23 1931 at age 85. Funeral services were held at Traum's Chapel and burial followed in Fairbury Cemetery. She was born in Chillicothe Ohio and married William H McVay in 1863. Surviving children include James McVay Alice Brawner Susie Morgan Charles E McVay Katy Whaley and five others. The family moved to Nebraska in 1884.
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Fairbury
Nebr
Almira White McVay
Charles E. McVay
Traum’s Chapel
William McVay
Alice Brawner
B F. Lowery
Davenport
Fairbury Cemetery
Almira White
Chillcothe
Ohio
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Chillicothe
Jones County
William H. McVay
Monticello
James McVay
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Susie Morgan
Spokane
Wash
Winchester
Katy Whaley
Long Beach
Calif
McVay
Nebraska
Supreme Court rules Rail Express must charter to operate in Virginia
The Railway Express Agency, Inc. was declared by the Supreme Court to lack intra state business rights in Virginia unless it secures a charter under Virginia law. The decision affects the agency's ability to operate within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railway Express Agency
Supreme Court
Virginia
Relief Conference Looms as Hoover Faces Deadlock
Washington notes reveal Congress plans late day conferences to break the stalemate over a 25 million dollar federal relief fund. Senator Smoot returns from illness to push Senate House talks while Robinson pressures relief in the Interior bill amid a looming extra session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Smoot
Utah
Capitol
Senate
House
Interior Department
Robinson
Arkansas
Tilson
Connecticut
Senate Democratis
Hoover
Tony Renner Fined in Liquor Case and Road Sentence
Carl A Abd Renner pleaded guilty to selling and transporting liquor on August 22, 1930. Judge Donald L. Weems sentenced him to six months on the state road and a $500 fine plus costs, plus four months and a $100 fine for transporting liquor. The sentences run nonconcurrently. Bond renewed for payment and business matters. Weitere minor fines included disorderly conduct, drunkness, and a hit and run conviction for others in the same police session. Gale tone reflects local court docket.
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Carl A. Abd Renner
Donald L. Weems
Renner
Burr P. Harrison
James P. Reardon
Harison
Weems
Tony
Charles Renner
Charles Farmer
Busy Bee
Ira Orndorff
Sun Taylor
Compromise Discussed on Veterans' Bonus Plan
Representative Patman said compromise offers were discussed by administration supporters as a settlement of cash redemption of veteran certificates. He cited Senator Vandenberg who, after a White House conference, suggested a 50 percent loan value increase and reduced interest to win administration approval.
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Washington
Patman
Texas Democrat
Vandenburg
Michigan
White House
Methodist Board Praises Dry Law Report Deliberates On Eighteenth Amendment
The Methodist Board of Temperance lauded much of the Wickersham commission prohibition report while calling its revision proposal vague. It opposes repeal or government entry into liquor traffic and objects to legitimizing light wines and beer. It cautions against rapid approval of relaxing medicinal liquor restrictions, noting physicians may abuse such privilege.
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Associated Press
Washington
Methodist Board of Temperance Today
Wickersham Commission
Methodist Board
Special price on mixed hay and dairy feed next week
Ip lt L. L. Hockman at 450 N. Market St announces special price on mixed hay and dairy feed for next week.
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L. L. Hockman
N. Market St
Clarke Mr. Smith Begins Duties as Court Clerk
Clarke M. Smith, elected in November 1929 as clerk of the Corporation Court, began his term this morning succeeding J Gray Beverley. Smith, who has 29 years with Shenandoah Valley National Bank, will serve eight years or until February 1939.
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Clark M. Smith
Corporation Court
J. Gray Beverley
Mr. Smith
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Harris Hall
North Main Street
Smith
Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Mr. Beverley
J. A .Beverley
Local People Attend Funeral of Ralph Henry
Mrs. Lucy Goss and Eugene Henry attended Ralph Henry's funeral in Staunton last Friday. Henry, son of the late Richard Henry and Mrs. Henry now Mrs. Chapman, was killed in New York last week when struck by an automobile.
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Lucy Goss
Eugene Henry
Staunton
Ralph Henry
New York
Richard Henry
Henry
Chapman
German Do-X Cruises From Las Palmas to Gando Bay
The German flying boat DO-X powered from Las Palmas and cruised 12 miles to Gando Bay. It plans a trans Atlantic leg tomorrow if weather allows, after choosing not to take off yet.
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Associated Press
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Gando Bay
Many Killed In Voting Disorders
At least eight people were killed and 14 seriously injured across Colombia on election day with unofficial counts suggesting up to 14 dead and 15 wounded amid scattered disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bogota
Colombia
Hotel Guests Held Up by Six Bandits in Monessen
In Monessen Pennsylvania six unmasked bandits robbed the Victoria Hotel lobby early today obtaining about $500 and fleeing in a car. Guests were forced to surrender money at pistol point. no other items were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Monessen
Victoria Hotel
Public Ledger Reporter Ties Up at George Washington Hotel
Miss E. Cowperthwaite of the Public Ledger of Philadelphia is visiting and staying at the George Washington Hotel as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Cowperthwaite
the Public Ledger of
Philadelphia
George Washington Hotel
South End Hose Co Regular Meeting Notice
The South End Hose Company holds its regular monthly business meeting Monday night February 2. Captain Foreman urges every member to attend. Secretary notes attendance expected and plans for 30 to 31 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman
Crowds Gather at Dan River Riverside Mills Amid Strike Aftermath
In Danville Virginia crowds of former strikers gathered outside the Dan River and Riverside textile mills seeking work as vacancies were scarce for over 3,000 unemployed. Conflicting statements from union leaders and mill officials about any end of the four month strike signaled continued dispute as authorities noted no formal agreement.
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Associated Press
Danville
Dan River
Riverside
H. R. Pitegerald
New York
Danville Register
Carroll Flippen
Ville
H. R. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Register
Raw River Covton
Miss Hummer Student Nurse Dies After Illness
Miss Alberta Hummer nineteen daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Hummer of Bluemont died at Memorial Hospital after a ten day illness following mastoid operation She had been a student nurse since September 1930 and was known for her sunny charitable disposition Funeral services were held at Loudoun County Ebenezer Church with burial in the family plot nearby
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Alberta Hummer
John W. Hummer
Bluemont
Memorial Hospital
Miss Hummer
Hummer
Loudoun County
Schedule Change Noted for Norfolk and Western Train 27
Passenger traffic department of the Norfolk and Western Railway announces a schedule change for train 27 Shenandoah Valley Division. The service from Hagerstown Maryland to Shenandoah Virginia will now arrive at Berryville and Boyce at 6.12 and 6.24 p.m. instead of 5.55 and 6.07 p.m. respectively.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Shenandoah Valley
Hagerstown
Shenandoah
Berryville
Boyce
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United Organization Depart- Commerce of the States
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Dewey Shoemaker
Gore
Eastern Silica and Chemical Corporation
Eastern Silica Chemical Corporation
Ram
Clark Legge, Sec’y
Caraway
Watson
Indiana
Thay
Red Cross
Capper
Kansas
Farm Board
Tony” Renner
State Road
Allen
Kipps
Marion
Pat”) Goss
South Loudoun Street
Lewis Robinson
Guy Lofton
Isabelle Pugh
Leo Brannon
The
Richmond
Taeparation Court
T. McCall Frazier
Division of Motor Vehicles
Gando
South End Hose Coo
Dan River and
Riverside Cotton Mills
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