Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1930

Page

1

Referendum Talk Grows on Federal Day Act and Dry Issue

Washington reports a push for a constitutional referendum to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment as drys mobilize for action in Congress. Prohibition Commissioner Doran blames inflammatory attacks for the Florida raid killings of two enforcement officers.

Associated Press Washington Mary K. Norton New Jersey House Congress Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Blaine Senate Treasury Justice Department Prohibition Doran Pe Mnel Florida S. R. Patterson Robert K. Monecure George W. Moore West Palm Beach Borah Idaho

Pilot's Hands Clutch the Steering Wheel

Sixteen charred bodies lie in the Ocean Side morgue after a TA Maddux airliner crashed while returning from Agua Caliente. All eight men and eight women perished. a Western Express pilot witnessed the disaster as fog reduced visibility to a 200 foot ceiling. The tri motor all metal liner broke through soft soil and burned, with Pilot Russell found still gripping the wheel.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Ocean Side Aguacaliente Mexico Western Express U.A. T.maddux Airways Agua Caliente California Russell Russel T.A.T Mount Taylor Grants New Mexico San Diego Calif Maddox Pacific Ocean Film

Stage Set for Naval Parley Opening

London prepares to open the naval disarmament conference with five delegates meeting Prime Minister MacDonald and King George, as battleship reduction and parity talks loom. Hoover signals cautious hope while Japan and Italy push for favorable terms amid conciliation.

Associated Press London George Buckingham Palace Hoover Great Britain Italy France Westminster Palace Ramsay MacDonald No. 10 Downing Street Geneva King George Sandringham

Army Rules Expand Prohibition Offense Across Posts

The War department announced new regulations making any violation of national prohibition a military offense. Secretary Hurley said the measure strengthens enforcement and applies to army posts in the Philippines and other overseas locations, even where no prohibition law exists. The older rules already kept those posts dry.

Associated Press Washington War Department Hurley Philippines Continental United States

Protest filed over Norris senatorial candidacy

Willard Clapp of Elmwood Nebraska filed with the secretary of state a protest against the certification of George W Norris as a Republican primary candidate. Clapp argues Norris does not affiliate with the Republican party within the law and contends he is an independent, while noting the right to run before voters.

Associated Press Lincoln, Neb George W. Norrie Willard Clapp Elmwood Neb Clapp Norris

Hardie Sprayers Parts and Service Notice

Local listings advertise Hardie Sprayers Parts and Service and Butler's Backing House with brief catalog style details. The clipped item implies a business listing or notice on an early page, noting the services and a related entity.

Opening day session of city court underway in January term

The January term of the Cor ration Court began with a regular grand jury and judge Williams setting pending cases for trial. An appeal from a police court conviction for statutory assault faced capias after bail expired. A second endorser liability dispute lingered as Luttrell sues the Emmett Company over a $10.50 share. Jury summons for Friday planned for Shade Motor vs Sinclair Refining, with Hughes Motor vs Kent Taylor set for Saturday. A show cause rule against Landis Tire for failure to appear was ordered, with writ returnable Friday.

Williams Police Court A. R. Snapp Snapp Lawrence C. Hollis Foreman Curtis Creswell Harry C. Fletcher J. C. Oakes Daniel Wright J. Fred Goss B. L. Krotse Stanford Hawkins Frank A. Jacqués L. L. Hockman Frank P. Harry Virgil Prince J. Henry Luttrell F. S. Emmett Sons Company Luttrell Emmert Company Yies Shade Motor Company Sinclair Refining Company Hughes Motor Company Kent

T B Clinic Slated Here Friday January 24

The District Nurse Association will host a chest clinic in the association offices beside the county clerk's office on Friday January 24. Dr Dunn of the State Board of Health will supervise with nurses assisting. Examination hours are 9:30 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm. The clinic is free to all and urged for those with possible tuberculosis symptoms. children under 14 are examined only by physician request.

District Nurse Association W Tl Dunn State Board of Health

For Sale 25 Shares George Washington Hotel Stock

Classified notice offers 25 shares of George Washington Hotel preferred stock for sale. Contact R. T. Bryarly at 137 N. Main St. by phone 33 for details. Listed in a dated newspaper notice.

George Washington Hotel R. T. Bryarly N. Main St

Doctor Snapp Relocates Office to Medical Arts Building

Dr Ralph B Snapp announces move of his practice to the Medical Arts Building next to the bus terminal with occupancy slated for January 22. See Consumers Utilities Co advertisement on page seven, column lb.

Ralph B. Snapp Medical Arts

Lindbergh Flies Motorless Plane in San Diego

Col. Charles Lindbergh made a motorless glide from San Diego over the ocean reaching 500 feet and staying aloft for thirty minutes to qualify for a first class glider pilot license. Mrs Lindbergh watched without piloting.

Associated Press San Diego Charles R. Lindbergh

Birthday observance honors General Lee in cold Winchester church

The afternoon service at Christ Episcopal Church honored Gen Robert E Lee with United Daughters of the Confederacy and Confederate veterans in attendance. Ry Gray Williams of the Winchester bar delivered the address praising Lee as the outstanding military leader and moral figure. Hymns favored by Lee were sung as the rector led a brief service.

Robert EB. Lee Williams Ry Gray Williams Winchester John J. Williams Grand Camp Confederate Veterans of Virginia F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Lee Robert B. Nelson General Lee Winchester Banks Stratford Westmoreland County Lexington A. J. Montague Richmond H. St. George Tucker Washington

Dynamiting of Oviedo Residence Sparks Martial Law

Oviedo is under emergency patrols after a residence belonging to Capt. G. G. Smith, vice president of the defunct Bank of Oviedo, was dynamited last night. Sheriff J. F. McClelland and deputies from nearby counties searched for clues while officials believed the attack may link to a previous Bank of Oviedo dynamiting.

Oviedo Fla J. F. McClelland Sanford G. G. Smith Bank of Oviedo Orange Semite Townshall Sloan Bank of

Entire Block Swept By Flames in Waynesboro Fire

A three story business block in Waynesboro Pennsylvania was destroyed by a blaze. Officials estimate the loss at 625000 dollars. Ten residents of the third floor apartments were rescued by firemen using ladders.

Associated Press Waynesboro

Leading Race Horse Trainer Ryerson Dies After Illness

Oscar Ryerson a trainer and manager in the race horse industry died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital after being brought from Audley Farm near Berryville. He left a murky family history, with clues of Germany and California connections, and a 1902 American passport. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. at Kurtz funeral home with interment at Mount Hebron.

Oscar Ryerson Memorial Hospital Audley Farm Berryville Allen California Germany Charlemagne Tower Montana United States Henry T. Oxnard Blue Ridge Los Angeles Upperville Ryerson George Walker H. Teller Archibald the Plains Archibald Chicago Walker B. B. Jones Saratoga Nyerson Lewis Reese American Kurtz Funeral Robert B. Nelson Mount Hebron

Capitol District Kiwanis Officials Hold Conference

Full representations of the Maryland and Delaware Kiwanis offices were on hand as the Capitol District Kiwanis met in Fredericksburg Virginia with the president and other officers present. Jeese H. Bimford named district committees including Dr. William S. Hess as chair of the underprivileged children committee and Dr. Henry L. Converse as chair of the club relief committee. Andrew Bell of Winchester was to speak at the secretaries conference.

Associated Press Frederisburg Maryland Delaware Henry L. Converse Harrisonburg Relef Andrew Bell Winchester

Luxury: costlier to sell than to make, says Louisville Times

The Louisville Times defines a luxury as an item that typically costs more to sell than to produce, highlighting the premium nature and market dynamics of high end goods.

Louisville Times

Turkey Flock Sued Over Ownership in Frederick County

A civil suit heard in the Frederick County magistrate’s court questioned the ownership of eight turkeys that wandered across Canterbury area farms. Lee J. Cave sued Arch Clevenger for 48 dollars claiming the birds belonged to him after Clevenger allegedly possessed them. The case drew a large crowd, witnesses offered mixed sightings, and the court imposed 34.80 in costs after Clevenger offered no testimony. Cave appealed to the Circuit Court with bond posted.

Frederick County Rthouse Cibe A. J. Tavenner Rinker Lee J. Cave Arch Clevenger Canterbury Cave Clevenger

Methodists Plan Training School for Winchester Group

The Winchester District will hold a Standard Training School for the Winchester group February 16 to 21 at Braddock Street Church. Twenty six schools are represented and teachers are urged to attend to study special Sunday school work. Rev. R. K. Nevitt of Washington will lead with assistance from Dr. and Mrs. FH Wolfe and Miss Etta May Russell.

Winchester Braddock Street R. K. Nevitt Washington FH. L. Wolfe Etta May Russell

Infant dies at Memorial Hospital from Brucetown

Bettie Lee Bragg eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fur man R Bragg of near Brucetown died at Memorial hospital after a short illness. The infant from Brucetown Methodist Episcopal Church South will be laid to rest Tuesday at 2 30 pm with Rev Clark officiating. Interment in Brucetown cemetery. Pallbearers are Thurman Pierce William Jobe Frank Bragg and Joseph Bragg.

Bettie Lee Bragg Furman R. Bragg Brucetown Memorial Hospital Brucetown Methodist Episcopal Church South Mr. Clark Thurman Pierce Wiliam Jobe Frank Joseph Bragg

Winchester Barber Shop Opens Under New Management

The Winchester Barber Shop at Riley's corner is now open for business under new management. It promises prompt, efficient, and courteous service. See Consumers' Utilities Go. adv. on Page Seven.

Riley's Corner

For Rent Modern 6 Room House Leicester Street

Advertises a modern six room house for rent at 423 West Leicester Street with immediate possession and contact person B. M. Sullivan.

Leicester St B. M. Sullivan

Hotel Winchester Restaurant Opens at Riley's Corner

New management takes over the Hotel Winchester Restaurant offering home cooked meals at Riley's corner with announcements of fresh offerings and updated services for diners.

Riley's Corner

Cyril Mee Opens Winchester Hotel Cafe and Barbershop

Cyril Mee invites old and new patrons to try the restaurant and barber shop at the Hotel Winchester, both under his personal management. The notice emphasizes welcoming guests to the dining and grooming establishments.

Winchester

Virginia lawmakers return to work after Washington trip

Virginia legislators return to Richmond for the 1930 session with heavy issues ahead including a general appropriation bill for near 46 million dollars. They toured Washington and met Gov Pollard and Gov Ritchie to discuss beautification and park cooperation as they prepare to resume business.

Richmond Virginia House Senate Supreme Court Washington Frank L. Ball R. Walton Pollard George W. Keiner Adjt Natlon Old Dominion Alexandria Capital Ritchie Maryland National Park and Commision Price D. Sinclair Brown

Catholic Priest Chief Speaker at Methodist Rally

The Men's Bible Class of Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a January meeting in Guild Hall with guest Rev. William J. Kerby from Catholic University. Welcomed by Pastor Mr. Depp and organized by Dr. A C Christie, the event drew local Bible class presidents and others. Music was by L S Branch on a saw with Mr. Geer at the piano.

Calvary Methodist Episcop Church A Walter Winchester Guild Hall William J. Kerby Catholic University Depp Calvary Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lower California Col Charles A. Lindbergh T. A. Mad Dux Company Landin Burke Hansen San Cl Charles A. Lindberg Aan NAVAL Hardie Sprayers Parts and Service Butler’s City Court Consumers’ Utilities Co. Adv Lindbergh Consumers’ Utilities Co Adv Pit R. Gray Williams the Evening Star Capitol District Kiwanis Turkey Flock Mr. Cave Mr. Clevenger Methodists HOTEL Cyril. Mee Consumers’ Utilities Goi Ebert
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication