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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1930

Page

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Sunday School Training Sessions Open to All Faiths

Sunday school training will be offered at Braddock Street Church beginning one week from this Sunday. The program invites all Winchester Christian workers and other denominations, offering credits toward denominational diplomas and featuring specialists in Christian religion and teaching. Beginning February 16 registration for Sunday afternoon and Monday evening classes is planned, with courses in religion program and leadership training.

All Christian of Winchester Methodist General Sunday School Board FE. L. Wev Stchester Mise Etta Mai Russell Rest Brucetown Berryville Frederick Circuit Stephens City Middletown Riverton Front Royal White Post E. L. Woolf Shackford White Boy Scout Movement United States Presbyterian Church Lions Club William Brown Handley School Kiwanis Club Roy Cather Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Frank R. Horton American Legion N. A. Lineweaver America Old London William D. Boyce Chicago Mr. Boyce Sir Robert Baden- Powell British Boy Scout Association Boyce Gath

Empties Gun At Roost Robber On Lane Creek

P C Petrie of Valley Pike near Opequon Creek heard dogs and found a chicken thief near his henhouse Tuesday night. He fired twice with a double barrel shotgun as the thief fled toward the creek and escaped in a car after extinguishing headlights.

P. C. Petrie Valley Pike Opequon Creek Mr. Petrie

Draw Fines In Police Court

Mrs. Agnes M. Walker was fined nineteen dollars for reckless driving and H. W. Miller was fined twelve dollars for violating city speed laws.

Agnes M. Walker H. W. Miller

Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting Notice

Regular monthly meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Company Friday night February 7 at 8 pm. Matters of buss and importance to be discussed. H. C. Manuel secretary.

Sarah Zane Fire CO Sarah Zane Fire Company

South End Oyster Supper This Week at Hall on Monmouth

South End hosts an oyster supper February 6 7 and 8 at their hall on West Monmouth Street Suppers delivered for 75 cents Phone orders to 967 W Lap Bt 4 6 7.

South End W. Monmouth St

Staunton Gas Rates Compared With Virginia Cities

Staunton’s gas price ranks second highest among 15 Virginia cities in a Staunton Evening Leader analysis based on 10 000 cubic feet. Rates vary by city with discounts for prompt payment and different base quantities. Out of state prices show Frederick Maryland and Martinsburg West Virginia with lower or comparable rates.

Staunton Evening Leader Staunton Alexandria Charlottesville Winchester Suffolk Newport Danville Fredericksburg Norfolk Bristol Portsmouth Roanoke Petersburg Richmond Harrisonburg Consumere’ Utilities Company Newport News Portemouth Frederick Martinsburg W. Va

Funeral Services Held For Mrs W R DuPree

Mrs Emily Williams DuPree widow of W R DuPree former National Cemetery superintendent died Tuesday in Johnson Willis Hospital Richmond Virginia Funeral services were conducted in Richmond with burial at Oakwood Cemetery Survivors include her husband and two sons Hal B DuPress of Sharpsburg and W W Dupree of Richmond plus two sisters The couple moved from Winchester last fall when he transferred to Sharpsburg National Cemetery She was a native of Richmond

Emily Williams DuPree W. R. DuPree National Cemetery Sharpsburg Johnson-Willis Hospital Richmond S. B. Grim South Braddock Street Oakwood Cemetery DuPree Hal B. du Press W. W. Dupree

For Rent Modern Six Room House on Leicester Street

Property listing for a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street. Immediate possession offered. Seller contact B. M. Sullivan.

Leicester St Poseeselon B. M. Sullivan

Taft Receives Rest Aid as Illness Persists

Taft underwent a sleep producing treatment by his physicians as they press for rest to prolong life. The Senate expressed regret over his serious illness and hopes for a restoration to health. Taft rested well with slight improvement though still in danger, while his sons remained in Cincinnati awaiting weekend travel. President Hoover visited the ailing former chief justice, marking a rare reunion during his illness.

Associated Press Washington William Howard Taft Mr. Taft Senate William Howard Taft Harris Georgia Charles P Robert A. Taft Cincinnatti Thomas A. Claytor President Hoover United States Mr. Hoover Asheville

Patrick Fallen Dies After Stairway Fall in Wardensville

Patrick Fallen, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad lumber inspector, died after falling on a stairway at a Wardensville boarding house in West Virginia. He had returned from a revival meeting at the Methodist Church and reportedly slipped while descending to retire. A physician suspected a possible heart attack. Fallen, a married, middle aged man, formerly lived in Buckhannon, WV.

Patrick Fallen Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Wardensville W. Va Cain Fallen Methodist Church Mr. Fallen Buckhannon

Market Swings as Sentiment Shifts Prompt Irregular Trading

The New York stock market showed irregularity as speculative mood shifted. Prices opened higher, dropped before midday, then rose again on heavy Fox Films and utilities buying, with brisk early session volume and call money at 4 percent before easing.

Associated Press New York Fox Films Call

Gas Tax Plan Favored by Senate in Virginia

The Virginia Senate approved by a unanimous vote a bill distributing one and a half cents of the state gas tax to counties with a two part basis and the plan to continue the Liberal Arts College for women in or near Lynchburg Roanoke Harrisonburg or Fredericksburg. Minority debates over local tax exemptions and a Norfolk Portsmouth bridge measure dominated sessions.

Richmond Senate Holt Committee On Senate Committee On Public Institutions and Education George W. Layman New Castle Richard S. Wright Strasburg Copatron Lynchburg Roanoke Harrisonburg Fredericksburg House Wilbur C. Hall Loudoun General Assembly Buchanan Beverley Berkley Bar Law and Chancery Court of Herbert B. Gregory Supreme Court of Appeals Norfolk Bridge Assembly Senate Roads Committee Jeffreys Virginia Bridge and Tunnel Commission Portsmouth Norfolk Norfolk County A. B. Carney Vernon A. Brooks Elizabeth River 5S. H. Tyler James S. Barron

Submarine fate debated at naval conference

Five power talks seek limits on submarines with US and Britain pushing for abolition. France Japan and Italy favor continuance with humanitarian restrictions. Public session planned Tuesday as leaders debate warcraft rules.

London Naval Conference United States Great Britain France Japan Italy Washington

Public Sale of Desirable Stocks in Winchester VA

Auction sale set for Saturday February 15 1930 at 11 o clock in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia. Describes shares in Rite Way Cleaners and Cleansers George Washington Hotel Corp Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company National Fruit Product Corp plus other listed holdings. Executors of Asbury C Swimley and J Harvey Canter deceased listed as organizers with Duvall and Dunn as auctioneers.

Winchester Virginia Rite-Way Cleaners & Cleansers Corp George Washington Hotel Corp National Fruit Product Corp Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Shenandoah Valley National Bank Asbury C. Swimley George Washington S Hotel Corp Farmers and Merchante National Bank and Trust Company Shenandoah Valley National J. Harvey Canter Dec

Moling and Cather's Sale Notice

Local sale notice urges attendees to spend more with the event titled Moling and Cather's Sale. The fragment indicates promotional aims and participation call but lacks complete details on date location or items.

Rouss Fire Co. Announces Friday Meeting

Rouss Fire Co. calls a meeting Friday night February 7 at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to attend. Contact M. Lamp, president, for details.

M. Lamp

Power Lost by Forgetfulness of Church Vows

The Rev. C. D. Poythress preached at First Christian Church in Norfolk in a series of meetings. His message centered on Jacob's vow and how forgetting vows can weaken spiritual power, with the evening to focus on regaining lost power.

C. D. Poythress Norfolk First Christian Church Wiau Bethel Esau Jacob Israel Church of Today

Mrs. G. W. Loy Dies After Long Illness at Home

Mrs. Mary L. Loy, wife of G. W. Loy, died yesterday at her West Germain Street home after a four year heart illness. She leaves husband George Loy a daughter Mrs. B. E. Foreman a son W. C. Loy two grandchildren Louise and Grace Foreman and brother T. W. Mumaw. Funeral plans await arrival of relatives.

Mary L. Loy G. W. Loy West Germain Street Ashby Loy Washington, D. C Loy Sen Jacob W Elizabeth Mumaw George Loy BE. C. Foreman W. C. Loy Washington Louise Grace Foreman T. W. Mumaw

Clarke County Charter Change Presented in Richmond

Frank M. Wray and Joseph F. Moore traveled to Richmond to seek a hearing on Berryville's charter change. The Board of Supervisors asked legislators to modify the charter so Berryville residents would pay the 30-cent general county levy now exempted.

Berryville Frank M. Wray Joseph F. Moore Richmond Mr. Moore Captain Wray Board of Supervisors Denny Mr. Wright General County

Hoover to Attend 150th King's Mountain Battle Anniversary

President Hoover accepted an invitation to attend the October 7 1930 celebration of the Battle of King's Mountain N C. A square dance at Friendship Hall and a country dinner at M E Church Office are listed with price 75 cents. Local ads promote bargains at Moling and Cather’s.

Associated Press Washington Hoover King’s Mountain N. C

Chiropractor Office Opens on Loudoun Street

J R Adams announces the new chiropractic office at 4 N Loudoun St in the former Sartelle location marking a professional service start for the community.

J. R. Adams Loudoun St R. R. Sartelle

Hoover Denounces Attack On Ortiz Rubio as Cowardly

President Hoover, via the State Department, welcomed Mexico's Ortiz Rubio's escape from a gun assault described as cowardly. In Mexico City the new president rested after the barrage, while authorities and former President Porter Gil led an inquiry into the shooting that wounded Rubio and others.

Washington Hoover State Department Ortiz Rubio Mexico Hover Gils Mexico City Porter Gil Daniel Fores Flores Rubio Senora Daniel Flores Department of the Interor

Friendship Fire Company Announces February Meeting Change

The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular meeting at Friendship Hall on February 6 at 7 o clock. Members are asked to note the time change from 6 to 7 45. Business of importance. Signed Fred W. Forney, Captain.

Friendship Fire CO Friendship Fire Compan Friendship Hall Fred W. Forney Cab

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Braddock Street Church H. C. Manuel Sec’y Annivedsa Patrick Moling & Cathry Oo Wright Measure The Birrell Gov. Pollard General Laws Committee Britain Moling &,. Cather’s Rouss Fire Mr. Poythress Clarke County M. E. Church Round—Hill League Moling & Cather’s Hoover Brands Pascual Ortiz National Palace Red Cross Senora Ortiz Rubio Ofelia Ortega Hernandez Chazaro Senora Ortega Senor Ortiz Rubio
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