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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1931

Page

3

Century Club Explores Iceland and a Thousand Years

The Century Club meeting centered on Iceland history from early Irish monks to Viking settlement and the 1874 self government. Sessions covered Olaf's Christian conversion, the Renaissance, Danish rule, and last summer’s Parliament centennial.

Century Club Iceland Norway Harald Fairhaired Ne Club Sophie Baker Christmas Eds Olaf Europe Harry Russell China Harvard Mesopotamia Einstein America Madam Einstein New York

Young Daniels Tay Plans For the Coming Year

The Young Daniels Class of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South met at Mr. Shirley Bly’s home Friday. Plans for the new year were made after a brief business session. A social hour followed with refreshments. Prof W H Mellwee teaches the class.

Young Daniels Tay Young Daniels Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Shirley Bly W H. Mellwee

Miss Wood Hosts for Bride and Groom in Winchester

Miss Wood entertains for the wedding couple Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Patton formerly Miss Gertrude Carper. Pink and white decor accents include a miniature bride as a centerpiece. About thirty guests attend and gift a large array of presents.

Saumsville D. H. Peer Shenandoah County Winchester Peer Clarence Butler Roy Gochenour Lester Sheetz Fay Cecil and Millard Peer Linwood Patton Patton Gertrude Carper

Leonard Riley Leaves for Boston to Return to School

Mr. Leonard Riley, who has been visiting Beaures om friends, departed to return to Boston where he is enrolled in school.

Abney Payne Nannie Tucker Payne Charleston W. Va Payne William McGuire Payne Williams College Williamstown Mass Leonard Riley Beaures Om Boston Edna Lamb John Lamb Covi Va Fietta Rosenberger Rosenberger Yale University Miss Rosenberger Handley High School E. W. Hinton Senseney Road W. Lee Fisher Memorial Hospital Valley Pike

Local residents and travelers among recent holiday visitors

The note lists residents and visitors returning from holidays to and from homes in the Berryville area and nearby towns. It mentions Misaee Quick, Mrs Justa Quick, Curtis Bly, William Tifft, Régiba Haines and family, Virginia Lupton, Edna Lamb, Walter Chadduck, Garland Harman, Fietta Rosenberger, E W Hinton, James Lamp, Georges and Hottle families, Wilbur Riley, Raymond Kerlin, and others, with recoveries and travels to Washington, Baltimore, Bristol, and Richmond, plus health updates on W Lee Fisher and Mrs D L Larrick.

Millinery Model Slain. Husband Held on Homicide Charge

In Brooklyn a 28 year old millinery model was found fatally shot on a Flatbush porch with three wounds. Her dying statement named her grocery clerk husband John Cassieri, who was arrested for homicide after officers found him near an automobile with a revolver and five cartridges. The motive was described as “he loved me and I loved him.”

Associated Press New York Brooklyn Yvonne Cassieri Flatbush John

Winchester Chamber Extends Hours For 1931 License Plates

The Winchester Chamber of Commerce office will stay open 8 to 10 pm tonight and next week to help residents obtain 1931 Virginia auto license plates. Secretary Drew Bell announced the extended hours to accommodate those who cannot visit during the day and plan to keep the office open every night through January 18.

Winchester Chamber of Commerce Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Janery

Eastern rail executives reach agreement on four system plan

Eastern Rail executives conclude an-all day negotiation detailing allocations to four system groups for potential ICC approval. Memoranda note interdependent concessions and the aim to enhance public service while maintaining existing gateways. Conference attendees include Atterbury Crawley Willard Bennet and Van Sweringens with core edits pending ICC submission.

Associated Press New York Eastern Rail Isc Interstate Commerce Commission Washington New York Central Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Virginian Railway Deepwater W. Va Erie Railroad Bessemer and Lake Erie Pere Marquette Wheeling and Chicago and Eastern Illinois Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Grand Trunk Western Canadian National Railways Lehigh New England Delaware and Hudson Monogahela Montour Pittsburgh West Virginia Chartiers Youghingheny Ashtabula Brockton Commission W. W. Atterbury P. E. Crawley Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio J. J. Bennet Chesapeake and Ohio Railway O. P M. J. van Swerigan Nickel Plate Chesapeake and Ohio A. J. County Elisha Lee A. H. Harris George H. Ingalls Clyde Brown Herbert Fitzpatrick van Sweringens George M. Shriver Richmond Eastern Railway Virginia State Corporation Commission Hoover William Meade Fletcher George CC. Peery van Sweringen Interstate Commerce _ Commission H. E. Ketner State Commission Virginia Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk, and Western

Five Miners Trapped After Midvale Mine Explosion

Five miners were trapped in No 4 mine of the Midvale Coal Company near New Philadelphia Ohio after an explosion. One miner was killed and four entombed while rescuers and gas conditions complicated efforts in the airshaft section two miles from the mouth.

Associated Press Midvale Midvale Coal Company New Philadelphia Midvale Conk

United States Delays Panama Guatemala Recognition

Secretary Stimson said the State Department would not recognize Panama's new administration immediately and would delay Guatemala recognition pending constitutional questions of the Provisional President Andredae regime. The Panamanian junta announced Chacon resigned and General Orellana, the coup successor, prepared to depart.

Associated Press Washington Stimson State Department Panama Guatemala Andredae Aanax Mala Chacon Orellana

Bank Statements Called For From National Banks

Washington January 3 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Wednesday December 31. Banks are to report on capital surplus and reserves, loans, deposits, and other financial indicators.

Associated Press Washington Comptroller of the Currency

Hunting Winner Of Lee Picture

The Stratford Memorial Fund committee reports it cannot locate the winner of a large Gen. Robert E. Lee portrait raffle. Ticket No 9 was tied to the prize, but the stub book with that number and holder’s name has been lost or mislaid.

Stratford Memorial Fund Robert, E. Lee

Picture of George Acker, Hoover aide, release by AP

A recent Associated Press photograph shows George Acker, one of the four secretaries to President Hoover. The image depicts Acker in a formal setting with other aides nearby, highlighting his role within the Hoover administration.

George Ackerson President Hoover

Local Market Report With Mixed Feed and Dairies

The se honecese market lists middlings at 1.90 and scratch at 154 50s with mixed feed around 185 and corn meal near 1.85. Local flour is between 4.85 and 6.36, with butter prices at Creamery butter and dairy feed noted. hogs, pigs, sheep, and chickens appear in varying price ranges.

Marksi Daory Baltimore Dulce Ceakbes Ee Bet

Salvation Army Court House Meetings and Appeals

Court House auditorium hosts Salvation Army meetings led by Major and Mrs James Mars. Sabbath school at 2 p.m. Young and Legion at 7 p.m. Evening services at 7 45 p.m. Encouragement to attend and support business by buying now to boost local trade.

Court House James Mars Young and Legion Eing

Policeman Questioned in Girl's Killing Probe

Washington authorities questioned Patrolman Robert F. about the 19 year old found dead with a bullet wound near her home. Records show he was on duty in the area overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Ballistics expert John Fowler examined two 25 caliber pistols tied to the case. Langdon denied possessing the weapons while on duty.

Associated Press Washington Jane Chasey Robert F Langdon John Fowler Police Department

Lulls in China Over Exchange Turn to Normalcy Soon

In recent months there have been frequent lulls in the market. Officials expect normal operations to be restored shortly as conditions stabilize and confidence returns.

China

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