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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1932

Page

2

Health depot urged by Winchester Civic League

Winchester Civic League members urged establishing a health depot for the section at their first meeting of the year in the Sandsey Library lecture hall. Miss Hannah Moore and Miss Anne Preston Starling outlined pupil health needs and the league’s milk fund help for 713 pupils, seeking ongoing donations to sustain the program.

Virginia Dis- Nurses’ Association American Red Mem Winchester Civic League Sandsey Library Hannah Moore John Kerr School Anne Preston Starling Frederick County Moore Civic League John Kerr Vira Avenue Miss Moore League Run Melvin Green Miss Starling United States Public Health Service State Department

Salvation Army Soup Kitchen to Remain Closed

Major James Mars, officer in command, says the Salvation Army soup kitchen will not reopen due to heavy duties and neglect of spiritual work. All charity efforts will be carried out via appeals and investigation with no duplication by other agencies. Foodstuffs may be sent to 20 Walley avenue as locals seek aid for meals for large and small families and transients.

James Mars Salvation Army Ast Marsh Bays Major Mars Walley Avenue

Woman Held After Liquor Found in Highland Home

Mrs. Jennie Boyce of Highland avenue was held Friday afternoon after Winchester police found about three quarts of alleged liquor in her residence during a search warrant execution led by Chief W Hollis and officers Bowers Strosnider and Hinkins. Boyce claims ownership, says her mother knew nothing of storage. Also, Samuel Kennedy of Washington D C was fined $17 for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and held on a separate liquor related charge. he previously faced charges on December 20 for the same incident.

Jennie Boyce Highland Avenue Winchester W. Hollis Bowers, Strosnider and Hinkins Lizzie Miller Boyce

More Marines To Help In Elections

Secretary Adams announced additional Marines would be sent to Nicaragua to help supervise the election process. The move aims to ensure orderly voting and adherence to procedures during the electoral operations.

Associated Press Washington Adams Nicaragua

Five Injured In Train Car Collision At North Cameron Street

Five people were injured when a car was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train at a spur crossing on North Cameron Street near Oates Lumber Yard. Only Mrs. Conrad Gill remained hospitalized with a spinal injury. others including Carl Millison and Mrs. William Larrick suffered injuries. Millison’s quick action helped save the others as the Chevrolet sedan was demolished.

Baltimore and Ohio Cameron Street Oates Lumber Yard Conrad Gill Winchester Memorial Hospita Gill Carl Millison William Larrick Capon Bridge W. Va Millegan Milleson

Son of Ex-Governor Smith Arrested in Fatal Car Crash

Walter J. Smith, 22, son of former Governor Alfred E. Smith, was arrested on a technical homicide charge after his car struck Harry Wallace, 55, in New York. The victim died at the scene near Lexington Avenue. Smith posted $1,000 bail for exam next Friday. he said he was driving about 20 miles per hour and attended college.

Associated Press New York Walter J. Smith Alfred E. Smith Harry Wallace One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Street Lexington Avenue Wallace Young Smith Walter Smith H. Stanley Renaud Smith

Reckless Driving Charge After Cameron Street Collision

Mrs. as Kliner of Culpeper drove south on Cameron Street and collided with M. E. Campbell’s parked truck in Timberville. She said bright headlights blinded her and she didn’t see the truck. She posted 15 collateral at the police station to appear at 3 PM. Both vehicles sustained appreciable damage.

Cameron Street As Kliner Culpeper M. E. Campbell Timberville Rockingham County

Democrats Urged to Nominate Constitutionalist Leaders

AP report quotes PF Scott McBride of the Anti Saloon League urging Democrats to nominate a high class constitutionalist to win in 1932. He told the league board to wake up and fight, noting no landslide in 1932 for prohibition compared with 1928.

Associated Press Washington Scott McBride Anti-Saloon League League McBride

Bank Balance Sheets and Officials Swear to Accuracy

Financial statements sworn by The People's Bank and Western Frederick Bank show assets and liabilities as of December 31 1931 with cash on hand deposits and loans. Cashier W Ward and officials certify accuracy before notary public Fred A Crisman in Winchester Virginia.

State of Virginia Frederick J. H. Yost Bank NO. A Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation Winchester State of Virginia State Corporation Commission G. Hardy Union Bank of Winchester Middletown State Bank, Inc Eouees Middletown W. R. Campbell E. O. Larrick M. H. Rhodes E. R. Sperry Western Frederick Bank Gore Sta SNR Alson S. Hott Hott Commercial and Savings Bank Geo County of Geo. B. Bushnell People’s Bank, Incorporated Stephens City John I. Sloat Larrick Sheetz J. Henry Moling, SR Fred Boyd James M. Brown I. C S. Feller People’s Bank C. S. Feller J W Ward Cashier

Thousands At York Protest A Tax Increase

York Pennsylvania saw about 14 000 people march to City Hall to oppose a rise in the city tax rate from 8 1 2 to 9 1 2 mills. Leaders including former Congressman E S Brooks and Mayor Harry B Austine addressed the crowd urging tax cuts. City officials heard pleas then continued with business amid a calm demonstration.

York Ji Te E. 5. Brooks Harry B. Austine City Hall

Barn Destroyed on David Smith Farm in White Hall

A barn on the David A. Smith farm in White Hall burned several nights ago. Horses and livestock were released but suffered burns. the barn held substantial farming equipment. Insurance valued the building at 600 dollars and contents at 700 dollars, with loss not yet estimated.

David A White Hall

Roosevelt’s Gift a Graphic Mind Portrait Cited

A note in The Iroquois Bureau of American Ethnology connects the name Conestoga to Kanastoge meaning at the place of immersed pole. The piece discusses Roosevelt as having a photographic mind able to absorb a satire page at a glance.

Bureau of American Ethnology Conestoga Roosevelt

Bank Closing Notices for Lee’s Birthday Holiday

Banks observe Lee’s Birthday as a legal holiday on Tuesday January 19 1932. Maturing paper due January 19 can be paid January 20 at the named banks Shenandoah Valley National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Windhot Senate of Virviat Lee YOST Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company WM QG. Hardy Shenandoah Valley Nationa Bank John IL. Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank Geo. B. Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester

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Health Depot Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Gov. Smith Farmers & Merchants National Bank and Trust Company of United States Banking House Reserve Federal Reserve Bank U.S U. S Tenet I Capital Wwe H DO Fuller J.S. Haldeman M. M. Lynch Mary G. Hershberger Irene Headley Poration Commission Fee Wares Fred E. Kline Inc Ceal Estate Pine Fede Abr Sorel OS Dorothy W. Green Lawrence C. Hollis Bill Paryort Eiteass CE L. Osburn Aty Colaminalon Julian D. Steele Eee W Ward C. W. Parish Ed C. Garvin H. Anderson Fred A. Crisman David Smith Mr. Hoover Portland Express C. Richard Boyce Loudoun Street Green Tire East Piccadilly Street F. B. Teets H. K. Green Cammer Lyd Company Iddock & Boscawen Nets H. W. Ebert BUICK L. J. Hook Chrysler and Plymouth Agency S. Loudoun Street NEW Willys C. B. Organ Braddock St
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