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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1931

Page

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Panama City revolts as Harmodio Arias seizes control

A sudden coup in Panama City ousts President Arosemena. Harmodio Arias, named premier, forms a new cabinet with allies including Francisco Arias Paredes and J. J. Vallarino. Police and palace attacked. arrests follow as rebels patrol the city.

Panama City Arosemena Harmodio Arias Panama Arias Republic Harmodis Arias Accion Comunal Chari Francisco Arias Paredes J. J. Vallarino National Police

Marshal Joffre Kept Alive by Serum After Coma

Paris reports Marshal Joffre, 79, lingering in a coma after a sudden decline on New Year’s Day. Doctors say his condition remains unchanged while serum injections sustain life amidst public hope and a misreported death.

Paris Marshal Joffre France Papa” Joffre Steeg Elysee Palace St. Jean-de-Dieu Desmares Papa Joffre Marne

Colored Woman Dies In Hospital

Mrs. Lee Thornton a colored resident of this city died at Memorial Hospital after an illness of about a month. She was 29 years old, daughter of Fred Ford and wife of Esten B. Thornton. Survived by infant daughter, her husband, six brothers, two sisters and her parents. Funeral from St Stephen's Methodist Church at 2 p m Monday with Rev. D L Ingram officiating and interment at Orrick Cemetery.

Lee Thornton Memorial Hospital Fred Ford Esten B. Thornton St. Stephen’s Methodist Church D. L. Ingram Orrick Cemetery

Firemen Respond to Chimney Blaze at Local Home

About 9 oclock this morning the Rouss Fire Company answered a silent alarm at 408 North Kent Street the residence of J Edward Murnan. A chimney blaze was quickly extinguished with chemicals.

Rouss Fire Company J. Edward Murnan North Kent Street

South End Hose Company Elects Officers for 1931

At the regular January meeting Monday night January 5th the South End Hose Company elected officers for 1931. All members are urged to be present as the secretary announces assignments and leadership.

South End Hose Company

Announcement of John Playragis at New Busy Bee Restaurant

South's best cook John Playragis now at the New Busy Bee Restaurant. Menu spans American Chinese and Italian dishes with a varied offering for patrons.

South John Playragis New Busy Bee

Forney Begins 11th Year as Friendship Fire Captain

At the annual Friendship Fire business session on East Cork Street the members reelected Fred W. Forney as captain for 1931. Officers and lieutenants were named and chaplains blessed the year, with 114 new members added in 1930 and about 600 active members at year start.

Friendship Fire Gine House East Cork Street Fred W. Forney Forney C. D. Barnett Richard Boxwell Secon Marion Anderson Robert Eagle Robert Kremer Forrest Fansler James H. Jones James P. Reardon Norris A. Lineweaver Market Street Methodist Church Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church J. Perry Haddox James R. DuShane J. H. Jones W. B H. Jones John Eagle William Showalter Lesterey Committee On

Novelties At Capitol Theatre Captivate Crowd

The Capitol Theatre program added novelties that captivated the audience with strong applause. The Handley Male Quartette performed twice singing popular standards with encores, led by Harold Lucas and others with Bernardette Sullivan on piano. G L. Perine played organ pieces to enthusiastic reaction.

Capitol Theatre Handley Harold Lucas Holmes Fries Vernon Norton Guy Fansler Bernardette Sullivan Handley High School G L. Perine

Funeral Rites Held For Boy Kenneth Anderson

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 PM for twelve year old Kenneth Anderson son of Mrs Sadie Anderson and the late Samuel Anderson of Gainesboro. Services were at the Anderson home with interment at Mount Hebron. Death came from complications. Pallbearers were James Holand Nathan Eugene Lomax Dehaven and Garland Eugene Baker.

Kenneth. Anderson Sadie Anderson Samuel Anderson Gainesboro Anderson Mount Hebron Jdames—Holand Nathan Eugene Lomax Dehaven Garland Eugene Baker

RousS Fire Company schedules January meeting for officer elections

Regular meeting announced for Friday night January 2 at 8 o'clock to elect officers for the coming year. All members urged to attend. refreshments to follow. President Lee M. Lamp notes the event.

Acs Easioft Lee M. Lamp

Gun Club Holds A Keen Shoot On New Year's Day

The Winchester Gun Club thanked local sportsmen for a New Year’s Day shoot at Rouss Spring Park with about 25 prizes awarded across trap quail and rifle events. Officials aim to add more prizes and improve low score classifications for a January finale with stronger rifle matches.

Gun Club Winchester Gun Club Rouss Spring Park A. Seabright E. Cuthbert C. Stickley W. Anderson R. Jones Headley Campbell Taylor W. F. Pingley

Unique Cover Page Crafted By Local Artist

Leslie Neill Woods, Star staff car toonist and commercial illustrator, created a clever cover for The Coastal Way from Registered Service International. The illustrated motif shows a red, blue, white and black scene featuring a car and steamship in a snowstorm. The Del Mar Va coastal edition targets Atlantic coast towns and cities for distribution. FOR SALE Pedigreed Boston Terrier puppies advertised by Earl C Brown Martinsburg West Virginia.

Leslie Neill Woods The Star Registered Service International Del-Mar-Va Atlantic

Portrait of Byrd to be unveiled in Virginia Capitol

A painting of Richard Evelyn Byrd, a gift from the American Legion Massachusetts department, will be unveiled January 12 in the Virginia House of Delegates chamber. Miss Westwood Byrd will pull the cord with Governor Pollard and family present. Colonel Roszel will deliver the presentation, and Governor Pollard will accept the portrait.

Richmond Richard Evelyn Byrd American Legion Department of Massachusetts Virginia House of Delegates W. Glenn Elliott Westwood Byrd Harry F. Byrd Richard Eve Byrd Admiral Byrd Byrd Thomas Byrd Pollard South Pole Joseph G. Cowell Massachusetts National Region Convention Boston B. M. Roszel Department of Virginia Women’s Legion Auxiliary Virginia Society of Forty and Eight J. Fulmer Bright

State Auditor C Lee Moore Dies in Store

C Lee Moore 68 state auditor of public accounts collapsed in a store inside the John Marshall Hotel building in Richmond Virginia. A doctor said the death was from a heart attack. He served 47 years in state service and since 1912 held the auditor post.

Richmond C. Lee Moore State Auditor of Public Accounts John Marshal Hotel

Bradman Granted Full Authority to Pave Nicaragua Action

Col Frederic Bradman, commandant of the Marines in Nicaragua, given full authority to counter bandits after eight Marines were killed in a brutal ambush near Managua. Senator King of Utah calls for immediate withdrawal to allow Nicaragua to “work out their own destiny” amid deadly clashes that also left wounded and a lengthy casualty list.

King Utah Associated Press Washington Frederic Bradman Nicaragua Marine Augustino Sandino Democrat Bradman Managua United States Marine Barracks

Hauling Wanted to Baltimore and Washington

Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market seeks hauling to Baltimore and Washington. Phone 461. Public notice seeks transport services with contact details for bids or inquiries.

Baltimore Washington Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market

Preparatory Sermon at Presbyterian Church Tonight

The Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden will preach at 7 30 tonight as a preparatory service for the communion to be observed Sunday morning.

Presbyterian Church F. T. McFaden

Cecil Larrick Passes Away At White Post Home

Cecil O. Larrick aged 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. C Boyd Larrick from Clarke County, died at his parents home in White Post after months of illness. Survived by parents, three sisters, and one brother. Funeral set for 2 30 Sunday afternoon at parental home.

Cecil O. Larrick C. Boyd Larrick White Post Clarke County Larrick C. B. Larrick Harry K. Russell Virginia Patterson Winchester Agnes Luttrell Albin Ruth Larrick Leonard Larrick Washington

Sarah Zane Fire Co Officers Election Notice

Annual election of officers Fri day night January 2 at 8 p m refreshments pledgees to be present. Lost man’s gold watch and chain. Write A B c o Star.

Sarah Zane Fire CO Plegee Bier

Mudhole on Martinsburg Pike Drained and Resurfaced

The mudhole on the Winchester Martinsburg pike north of the city has been drained and the highway widened to eighty feet. The state highway commission condemned adjacent land, paid owners, and a Gulf Refining Company parcel was donated. A large force works to finish drainage and asphalted surface to prevent future water collection.

Winchester Martinsburg State Highway Department State Highway Commission Highway Department Crone I. J. Crabill Hunter M- Stine Stine Gulf Refining Company Fuure McVicar Carriage Works Condemnation Commission

Fatal Baltimore fire probe sparks two investigations

A Baltimore blaze at the Post plant triggers twin inquiries by police and fire departments. Linotype operator Joseph Douglass died after a third floor fall during the four story building fire. The $200,000 loss led The Baltimore Sun to offer plant facilities as recovery plans unfold.

Associated Press Baltimore Post pps-Howard Chain Departmens Salvage Corps Josephih Douglass Andrew D. Brashears Baltimore Sunpapers The Sun News Win Warr Fire Partment Salvage Corps Baltmo More Post Joseph R Imte Scripps-Howard Urban J. Kraemer Evening Sun

Apple Markets Shipments to British Ports in Week Ended Dec 28 1930

Apple exporters report New York shipments to Liverpool London and Southampton for the week ending December 28 1930. Totals include barrels and boxes with values per Yorks and prices quoted in shillings. Exchange rate noted as 24 cents per shilling.

New York Exs Bskts Liverpool London Southampton G. R. Cooper Harnden & Company Baltic Yorks APPLE England Scotland

Gore sale notice for Chase City January 6 event

Fragment reads a sale notice for C. H. Gore in Chase City with date January 6 and details partially legible. Proceedings and exact terms unclear due to damaged text.

Denny Announces Candidacy for House of Delegates

Joseph S Denny declares his bid for the House of Delegates representing Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester city subject to the Democratic primary on August 4.

House of Delegates Frederick Clarke Counties Winchester Jos. S, Denny

Six-year-old dies after hospital operation in Winchester

William Meredith Phillips aged six of Grasburg Junction Va died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after surgery Tuesday for a complication. He leaves parents Carroll P and Mrs Phillips, sister Loretta Anne and brother Silas Carroll of Strasburg Junction. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 pm at Church of the Sacred Heart followed by Catholic Cemetery interment.

William Meredith Phillips Carroll P. Phillips Grasburg Junction Winchester Memorial Hospital Loretta Anne Phillips Silas Carroll Phillips Strasburg Junction William C. Phillips Silas Smith Fred. Thwaite Winchester C. L. Garton Hagerstown Church of the Sacredee Robert E. Hannot

B Bread and Company Ad Promises Select Ingredients

An early advertisement touts B Bread and Company products made from the most select ingredients using an exclusive formula. The copy emphasizes quality and distinctive baking methods to lure customers.

Opening Notice for Star Restaurant Renovation

An opening notice states the Star Restaurant will begin operations after a few alterations within days. The notice is attributed to Gus Chambers and labeled 1-2-1p-21.

Star Restaurant Gus Chambers

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