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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1931

Page

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Funeral services for David Lee Foster at Mount Olive church

David Lee Foster died at his Hayfield area home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Mount Olive United Brethren Church with Rev John Henry Parlett officiating. Foster, a noted farmer and longtime resident, left a large family and many friends, with survivors including four brothers, two sisters, five sons and four daughters. Interment followed in the adjacent cemetery.

Hayfield David Lee Foster Mount Olive Parlett James L Lucinda Foster Bentonville Warren County Page County Robert Cather Foster James Edward Foster Alexandria Frank Foster Rileyville Emmett Foster Rockville Welton Kerrick Laura Clare Baltimore Lewis Newton Falls Ohio Rhondas Robert Abraham Asa Foster Lucinda Kilham Harpers Ferry W. Va Amanda Redmiles Laurel Silas Palmer Sarah Foster Leslie Ramey Scott White L. M. Larrick Lohring Carnell Carter Hoover Clarke Braithwaite

Dentists Highlight Widespread Dental Defects in County Children

A countywide dental inspection of 2 360 schoolchildren found 85 percent with dental defects and 15 percent defect free. Supervisors and dentists urged urgent treatment and ongoing public health dentistry in Frederick county schools.

Dein Gethaneth Jonie D. Kline Anna P. Starling N. Talley Ballou Steele Stephens City Frederick County Evry Virginia

Father and Son Defendants in Auto Death Suit

In Winchester a lawsuit by A. W. Bowley administrator seeks judgment against John H. Snyder and his son George H. Snyder over a fatal October 1 auto crash on Martinsburg pike. Bowley alleges the elder approved the car's use. the son drove and the accident killed two people, with the case returnable January 26 in Corporation Court. Sixteen witnesses, including local women from a Jordan Springs dance, are summoned for a grand jury next week.

Cone of Winchester A. W L. Bowley John H. Snyder George H. Snyder Mollars Wiee Ore H. Snyder Martinsburg Pike Winchester Young Bowley Memorial Hospital George Snyder Corporation Court Rowley Jordan Springs

Harry Tucker to Speak on Lee and Jackson Birthday Observance

General Turner Ashby Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy plans a dual birthday observance for General Lee and General Jackson at Christ Ep Church on January 19. Congressman Harry St. George Tucker will address the gathering on The Life of General Lee and pay tribute to General Jackson. He will be hosted by his nephew Dr Hunter H. McGuire and Mrs. McGuire during his visit.

Turner Ashby Daughters of the Confederacy South Robert Eb, Lee Stonewall Jackson General Jackson Lee Christ Ep Church Jackwae Harry St. George Tucker Lexington Virginia Winchester Jackson Congressman Tucker General Lee Hunter H. McGuire McGuire

Two Fliers Reported Lost In Atlantic Storm

Aboard the Tradewind, Mrs Beryl Hart and Lt William S MacLaren remain missing after a Bermuda to Horta flight in worsening weather. Sheltered harbors offered little hope as rockets beaconed for the downed plane amid high seas and gale winds.

Associated Press Horta Island of Fayal Azores Atlantic Beryl Hart W. S. MacLaren Hamilton Bermuda Paris H. Nimick Bermhuda United States Asores New York The Light

Last of chicken thieves caught by local police

Winchester police say they have captured John Sylvus and Henry Unger amid a suspected burglary of the Baltimore and Ohio freight station on December 3. The four men linked to this theft also face Morgan county charges for gasoline and chicken theft near Berkeley Springs.

Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Morgan County W. Va Berkeley Springs John Sylvus Henry Unger C. W Hollis Arthur Woodrow Hovermale Unger Sylvus Hovermale Paper Mill Road Hollis Plymouth Rock Woodrow Ree Quartette Strother Sylvas and Unger Woodrow Havermale Berryville Pike Boyd, Bowers Funk Woodrow Arthur Hovermales Police Hovermales John Sylvas Morgan County Circuit Court

Sale of Union Bank Stock at County Court House

The order will sell 55 shares of Union Bank of Winchester stock at 12:00 PM on Saturday January 17, 1931 in front of the County Court House. Cash terms. Dunn & Duvall, Auctioneers.

County Court House Union Bank of Winchester Dunn & Duvall

Quail Feed Supplied by Local Game Warden

Frederick county game warden F. W. Pingley announced ample free quail feed for sportsmen to place where quail can reach it. He urged cooperation, stressing the department cannot feed all birds and winter survival depends on supporters.

F. W. Pingley Frederick County Pingley Department of Game

Funeral Services For Mr. Swimley In Virginia

The funeral of M. M. Swimley was held at Stone's Chapel with Rev. J. M. Carr and Rev. L. F. Harper presiding. Burial followed at New Hill Cemetery in Berryville. Survivors include widow Mattie Swimley two daughters Katie Sweizer and Anna Cochran, a son O. M. Lambert, and a granddaughter Lucy Brook McCloy. He was brother to S. J. Swimley Sr. and Dr. G. W. Swimley and cousin to Dr. W. A. Swimley and Dr. A. C. Swimley.

Swimley M. M. Swimley Stone’s Chapel J. M. Carr Berryville L. F. Harper Winchester New Hill Cemetery Berry Mattie Swimley Katie Sweizer New York City Anna Cochran A. C. Swimley

New York Packer Added to Handley Library Collection

Through the courtesy of the Virginia State Horticultural Society the Handley Library receives a year’s subscription to The Packer, a leading weekly on fruit and vegetable industry. The Packer, arriving in Monday mail, will be available in the library reading room.

Virginia State Horticultural Society Handley Library New York Packer Packer

Gore sale invites good cows and sheep in Clearbrook

A sale on January 15 in Clearbrook features good cows sheep hogs and farm implements as announced by J M Gore. The notice invites local farmers to attend the livestock and equipment auction.

J M. Gore Clearbrook

Patsy Play At Colonial Theatre January Show

The Little Theatre presents The Patsy at the Colonial Theatre with day and evening performances on January 13. Ticket prices range from 50 cents to one dollar, and admission is now on sale.

Little Theatre Colonial Theatre

Eviction Notice Served on Mill Strikers in Danville

A bomb exploded at the home of Frank Broome a Riverside and Dan River mills superintendent during a strike at Danville Virginia. Eviction notices against 27 strikers families in mill owned houses take effect with many already vacated. Broome and his wife suffered shock and minor injuries as windows shattered nearby. Knocks cars fled the scene and blast felt six miles away. Ministers present a check for 1000 dollars as part of union support while church leaders face criticism for not backing the workers. No new developments emerged in the strike.

Associated Press Danville Frank Broome Riverside Dan River Broome Broomer Fall Creek W. B. Spofford New York the Witness Episcopal Church League For Industrials Spofford Fitzgerald Episcopal Earl R. Hoage Colorado Federation of Labor

Annual Meetings Of Three Winchester Banks

Stockholders of three Winchester banks will hold their annual meetings tomorrow. The Shenandoah Valley National Farmers and Merchants National and the Commercial and Savings banks plan elections for the upcoming year and expect reports from officers. The Union Bank of Winchester holds its meeting in April.

Winchester Banks Shenandoah Valley National Farmers and Merchants National Commercial and Savings Banks Union Bank of Winchester

Four Men Fined In Winchester Police Court

Judge Donald L. Weems presided as four men faced charges of public drunkenness driving under the influence and traffic speeding. J E Mansfield paid a 15 dollar collateral for speeding, Edward Holtzman and Carl McDonald were fined 12 dollars each for drunkenness and Clarence Oates received 30 days in jail a 12 3 year auto ban and related penalties while under intoxication.

Donald L. Weems Winchester J. E. Mansfield Loudoun Street Edward Holtzman Carl McDonald Clarence Oates

Severe Winter Grips Northern Asia Across Regions

A brutal winter spreads from Yangtse northward through northern China, Manchuria, Siberia, Korea, and Japan. Communication and rail traffic fail as ice and snow blanket vast areas and thousands are feared dead in major cities.

Associated Press Shanghai China Manchuria Siberia Korea Japan Yangtse Mongolia

Baker Family Guests at George Washington Hotel

Mr. H. J. Baker and daughter Miss Betty Baker of Baltimore are guests at the George Washington Hotel.

H. J. Baker Betty Baker Baltimore George Washington Hotel R. Hunter Dulaney Frderick McElhone Upperville Archie C. Randolph Bluemont W. T. Wallis Clarksburg, W. Va

Earl S. Lewis Laid To Rest At Frostburg

Earl S. Lewis died of a heart attack at Memorial Hospital after leg injury treatment. He was buried in Alleghany Cemetery Frostburg following services at his sister Miss Sarah Lewis's home. Surviving relatives include three brothers John Lewis Akron Ohio William H. Lewis and Thomas F. Lewis and two Frostburg sisters. He was a Shenandoah Valley Academy instructor World War I officer and member of multiple local organizations.

Lewis John Lewis Akron Ohio William H. Lewis The Cumberland Y. M.<. A Thomas F. Lewis Frostburg Sarah Lewis William Hanson Beall High School St. John’s College Annapolis Shenandoah Valley Academy France American Expeditionary Forces This City American Legion First Presbyterian Church Mountain Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

Auto Licenses Expire Jan. 15

The Star directs motorists to remove 1930 Virginia and Winchester license plates by January 15. Police will arrest anyone operating with last year’s plates after January 16, with strict fines for noncompliance.

the Star State of Virginia Winchester Co. W. Hollis

Stroke Fatal To Clarke County Farmer Arnest McDonald

Arnest McDonald a Berryville area farmer in Clarke County died after a paralytic stroke the night of January 13 at age 66. He leaves a wife former Jennie Hummer a daughter Isabelle and three sons Oliver Guy and Robert all at home along with four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held January 14 at 11 a.m. at his home conducted by Rev C J Clark with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Arnest McDonald Berryville Clarke County Mr. Donald Jennie Hummer Isabelle McDonald Oliver Guy Robert. McDonald Zack Thompson Parkersburg W. Va J. C. Hall M. D. Hall Front Royal A. R Asherman Scott McDonald Frank McDonald High Point N. C C. J. Clark Brucetown Mount

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