Prisoner Fletcher's Jail Escape From Winchester Believed Aided
Raymond Fletcher alias Charles Rush broke out of Winchester jail by digging bricks, tearing a blanket rope, and lowering himself from a second story cell. He fled in a stolen 1930 Ford with Virginia plate 80 288, evading capture near Romney. Sheriff Pannett proceeds to pursue, with charges of jail breaking and prior car thefts on his record.
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The
Star
Romney
Raymond Fletcher
Winchester
Virginia
Luther Pannett
Charles Rush
Fletcher
Ffletcher
Peyton Marshall
South Stewart Street
Lee Bar
Washington
Millwood Road
Lillis
John Lillis
Pannett
Stolen Ford Sedan Recovered on Western Coast
Commissioner James M. Hayes told Mrs. Jeannie Gruber that her Ford sedan stolen from Bickers' Motor Company in Winchester on November 15 was found in Los Angeles California last week. A suspect named James R. Walton admitted theft and said he drove the car across the continent taking Alabama plates, no further details released.
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Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
James M. Hayes
Jeannie B. Gruber
Bickers’ Motor Company
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Alabama
James R. Walton
Winchester
Winchester Duckpin League Reorganizes for Second Season
The Winchester Duckpin Association meets at T. Russell Cather's office and plans a two group league with a post season three set series to decide the city champion. Last year's winners Sam Smith and Persell Plank lead potential entrants as clubs reenter and new groups form with a two day committee decision pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Russell Cather
Winchester Duckpin Association
Sam Smith
Virginia Woolen Company
Persell Plank
The
Elks
Peyton Marshall
Rotary Club
Ed. Stultz
Northern Virginia Power Company
Harry Copenhaver
Kiwanis Club
E. C. Goss
the American Legion
T. M. Hiltzheimer
Lions Club
Nd T. Russell Cather
H. 8. Duffey
Divorce Granted in Simpson Case
Through an oversight one of the principals in the divorce action of Mrs. Virginia W. Simpson against William S. Simpson, an absolute decree was granted in favor of Mrs. Simpson months ago. Mrs. Whisson was awarded an absolute decree from her husband at that time.
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Virginia W. Simpson
Williams. Simpson
Shoe Sale Ad From Huntsberry’s Page Three
A vintage sale note advertises a shoe sale at Huntsberry’s with counter shoes priced at 3.95 dollars, calling out an offer on page 3.
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Huntsberry's
Model A Ford Business coupe for sale
Car for sale a Model A Ford Business coupe with 13 000 miles listed at 158 North Main Street. Contact purchaser for details and price.
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Main St
Radio firms decry royalties in monopoly radio era
B A Grigsby of Grigsby Grunow testified before the Senate interstate commerce committee that a combine dominates the radio industry and that his company paid 45 302 879 15 in royalties over 18 months. He said sales would have been cheaper without the patent royalties and warned banks would only fund licensed sets. Maryland Public Service Commission urged defeat of Senator Couzens bill for federal regulation of wires and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
B. A Grigsby
Grigsby- Grunow Company
Chicago
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Hhe Company
Radio Corporation of America
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Grigsby
Bill
Baltimore
Public Service Commission of Maryland
Congress
Couzens
Maryland ‘Commission
Special Message To Young People At Revival Meet
Rev Norris A Lineweaver preached at Market Street Methodist Church on Heaven Or Hell. He told of souls choosing heaven or hell by their own fare, urged youths to seek God, and announced tonight's topic Life At Its Best with old fashioned hymns inviting all.
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Heaven
Hell
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
London Welcomes U. S. Delegates to Naval Conference
The American delegation led by Ambassador Dawes arrived in London from Plymouth for the upcoming fire power naval conference. Foreign Secretary Henderson and other officials greeted them, with Prime Minister MacDonald’s son attending. Officials lined the station as 6000 spectators cheered and photographers worked before the party departed in official cars.
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Associated Press
London
Eng
Plymouth
Ambassador Dawes
George Washington
Henderson
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Robert Lippart
MacDonald
Malcom, MacDonald
Foreign Office
For Rent Modern 6 Room House on Leicester Street
For rent a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street with immediate possession. Listed by B M Sullivan.
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Leicester St
M. Sullivan
Virginia Chamber Leaders Laud Unified Virginia Vision
Gov. Pollard praised the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce for linking rural and urban areas and boosting statewide cooperation. Bohannon was re elected president as officers were named, with plans for airports, a state police bureau, and industrial reform for 1930.
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Thesociated Press
Richmond
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Commonwealth
Gov. Pollard
General Assembly
State Chamber of Commerce
J. Gordon Bohansion
Petersburg
State Chamber
J. Fulmer Bright
J. Sinclair Brown
House of Delegates
William J. Showalter
National Geographic Magazine
Richard Crane
Westover
A. Hults
Saltville
Robert H. Angell
Roanoke
H. L. Opie
Staunton
Jesse F. Wood
Thomas P. Thompson
Norfolk
Leroy Hodges
Robert E. Lee Memorial Services Planned at Christ Church
The Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold memorial services for Robert E. Lee at Christ Episcopal Church this city Sunday at 3 30 o clock. R Gray Williams will deliver the address on the life of General Lee. The public is invited.
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Robert BE. Lee
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Christ Episcopal Church
This City
R. Gray Williams
General Lee
Have Your Car Greased and Washed Nightly at Ebert's Garage
An advertisement promotes car greasing and washing services at Ebert's Garage offering expert work and guaranteed results. The notice is brief with coaching on service availability any night.
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Ebert
Farmers Diversify to Weather Depression in Virginia
Virginia farmers avoid overreliance on one crop as the 1930 Department bulletin notes diversification reduces risk. Corn yields fell due to drought, hay and other crops showed mixed results, with wheat and potatoes varying by region while tobacco supported many farmers.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Immigration
Bulletin
Momer
Norfolk
Slight Accident Hits Police And Ambulance Call
Two telephone operators were slightly injured when an antenna mask being removed from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company roof dislodged the ceiling on the seventh floor. Firemen policemen and ambulances responded before reporting the damage as slight and bruises to the workers.
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Washington
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Nominations For High Court Judges Enter Ballot Scramble
Nomination battles for Virginia Supreme Court judges continue as ballots 11 through 14 determine future Justices. J udges Hudgins and Roberts gain or lose ground while others, including Gregory Shackelford Moncure Dabney Browning and Dabney again, enter and shift on nominating ballots amid caucus maneuvers and political bargaining.
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Richmond
H. B. Gregory
Roanoke
State Supreme Court
Roberts
Bristol
E. S. Hudgins
Chase City
Supreme Court of Appeals
Hudgins
Thomas W. Ozlin
House of Delegates
W. Floyd Roberts
Supreme Court
O. L. Shackelford
Norfolk
William A. Moncure
Dr Barker's Books Arrive At Handley Library
Dr Charles E Barker announced and the Handley Library now offers two booklets one for men and one for women at five cents each. He spoke at Rotary Club events and many attendees expressed interest in obtaining the pamphlets.
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Charles E. Barker
Handley Library
Barker
Rotary Club
Forceps Found In Abdomen Of Dead Woman
Richmond, Jan 17 The coroner said evidence at an inquest showed Mrs. W Timberlake died from surgical forceps left in her lower abdomen after an operation in Washington three years ago. An autopsy found a five inch forceps on the right side near the appendix as the physician and three internes observed.
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Associated Press
Richmond
James H. Whitfield
W. Timberlake
Washington, D. C
Hardie Sprayers Parts and Service Butler's Backing House
Harding sprayers parts and service firm in Butler's backing house is noted in this catalog-style listing with reference code 1-15-1p-61. The entry focuses on supply and repair activity tied to a local business location.
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Butler
Warren county tightens proof for bounty claims on fowls and scalps
The Warren county board of supervisors requires affidavits from claimants proving a dog killed a fowl in Warren county and demands corroborating evidence for predatory animal scalps. The change follows abuse from out of state scalp imports and aims to curb fraudulent payments.
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Board of Supervisors
Warren County
Warren County Supervisora
Warren
Frederick County
Julian W. Baker
City of
Winchester
Banks Observe Lee Birthday Holiday Closures
Local banks will be closed Monday January 20 to observe the birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee a Virginia legal holiday. The Lee birthday anniversary falls on Sunday this year banks may observe the following day. Public schools will remain open.
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Robert E. Lee
Virginia
Lee
Swollen Rivers Slump Back Amid Widespread Floods
Rivers including the Mississippi and its tributaries continue to rise and flood central areas. Iowa Missouri and Tennessee lowlands remain under water as engineers battle to reinforce dykes while cold weather limits relief efforts. In New York cold snaps reach minus temperatures with Saranac Lake plunging to ten below zero.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle America
Tion
Rockies
Central
Nor
Iowa
Missouri
Minneapolis
Mississippi
Memphis
Teon
aJn
St. Francis Cache
Saranac New York
New York City
Saranac Lake
Adirondacks
Bank Directors Elect Officers For Coming Year
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co. held its first meeting at the George Washington with a private reception. The new board includes Dr. Lewis M. Allen Philip H. Gold Thomas E. Kremer Roland G. Mitchell and Dr. Hunter H. McGuire. Elected officers are Douglas-Futter president William E. Cooper vice president Theodore Y. Kinzel executive officer and Jacob H. Yost cashier.
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Farmers and Merchants
National Bank and Trust Compu
George Washingieee
Lewis M. Allen
Robert T. Barton
Harry F. Byrd
William E. Cooper
H. Douglas Fuller
Philip H. Gold
Scott Grant
Thomas E. Kremer
Maurise M. Lynch
Charles Ri. McCann
Holye B. McCormac
Hunter WW. McGuire
Roland G. Mitchell
John J. Ridgeway
Ray Robinson
John M. Steck
George W. Haidox
Jacob S. Haldeman
Hunter H. McGuire
Douglas-Futter
Wiliam E. Cooper
Theodore Y. Kinzel
Jacob H. Yost
Attractive Glasses From Hodgson and Brown
An advertisement claims glasses enhance appearance and help people see better. It emphasizes features and expressions of wearers and promises attractive results from Hodgson and Brown.
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S. Hodgson & Brown
Americorn and Badger Dairy Feed Ad
L L Hockman and Son advertise Americorn and Badger dairy feeds for best results at 450 Ny Market St. Phone 897. Tuesday and Friday promotions listed with price 2-20-1p.
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Americorn
Badger
L. L. Hockman & Son
Ny Market St
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Agricultural Report
the Evening Star
Gregory and
Atin
N. B. Early
Ruckersville
Alfonso and
Gaston
Senator Early
Ashton Dovell
Williamsburg
Early
Judge Dabney
Dovell
George L. Browning
Orange
Dabney
Judge Browning
Dr. Barker
Hardie
Radio Blues
Leone Kilbourn
Northland Airmen
KSTP
White
St. Francis
Cache Rivers
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