Prohibition Chief Urges Enforcement Focus on Non Drinkers
Justice head says officials should be believers in prohibition not drinkers. He backs Williamson bill giving the department power to investigate alcohol diversion and argues placing the Prohibition Bureau under justice aids prosecutions with district attorneys. He notes no arbitrary permit stance but ready inquiry if violations arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
House
Mitchell
United States Marshalship
Attorney- General
Cochran
Missouri
Btone
Oklahoma
Schafer
Treasury Department
Treasury
O&n
Prohibition Bureau
Department
Grain For Birds In Snow Weather Will Be Furnished
The Winchester chapter of Theaak Walton League plans to supply a limited amount of grain to county residents for feeding quail and other birds during snowy weather. Interested persons should contact county game warden F. W. Pingley by letter phone or in person to receive grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Theaak Walton League
F. W. Pingley
Modern Glasses Feature Expert Fitting At Hodgson and Brown
Modern glasses are described as enhancing facial expressions through expert fitting. White gold frames priced at five dollars are advertised by Hodgson & Brown. Also promotions for car greasing and washing at Ebert's Garage and 13-Plate Ford Battery priced seven dollars and seventy five cents from Bickers Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown
Ford
Bickers Motor Company
Delinquents Face Penalties For Missing Licenses
After Friday January 31 penalties apply to all in business needing state licenses who have not obtained them. Ten percent of the license amount, minimum $2, plus those without city licenses pay double. Dog license violators face arrest fines and possible destruction of the dog. State laws apply with no exceptions.
Miss Whetsel Goes On Trial At Keyser Today
Miss La vella Whetsel of Harrisonburg Virginia faces trial in Keyser for alleged complicity in an illegal operation that caused death in 1928. Jury selection preceded testimony with 28 talismen examined. Defense chief Richard A Welsh accused former prosecutor Ernest A Lee of outrageous conduct. The state refuted the charge in an additional opening statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Keyser
W. Va
Lavella Whetsel
Harrisonburg
Lonnie Muriel Beckone
Richard A. Welsh
Ernest A. Lee
Mies Whetsel
Otto Fisher
Lee
Blond-Haired Girl Led Robbery at Buffalo Jewelry Store
Blond haired girl bandit, key figure in several Buffalo robberies, led two young gunmen into David Glickstein jewelry store on Broadway before noon. They bound and gagged Glickstein and escaped with gems valued at $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buffalo
N. L
David Glickstein
Glickstein
Stock Market Rises After Opening Selloff
New York traders pushed a steady recovery after a storm of selling in early hours. Leadership came from business, machine copper, farm implements and public utility shares with several rising 2 to 7 points. Occasional selling appeared against Fox Film, General Motors and Radio. Call money moved at 4 1/2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Fox Film General Motors
Virginia livestock value up four percent in 1929
Virginia farm livestock value rose about four per cent in 1929 while U.S. values fell three per cent. On January 1, 1930, Virginia farms held livestock valued at 81.1 million dollars, up from 78.2 million in 1929 and 70.6 million in 1928, with horses mules and cattle up and sheep swine down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
United States
United States Departments of Agriculture
Martinsburg Man Disrupts N. Loudoun Street Incident
Martinsburg man Jack DeHaven appeared intoxicated on N. Loudoun Street and challenged two police officers. After a scuffle on an ice covered sidewalk, he was arrested for drunkenness disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and later released on $50 collateral posted by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack DeHaven
Martinsburg
George Washington
DeHaven
Boyd
Dove
Six Men Blinded After Drinking Alcohol in Gary Street
In Gary Indiana six men were found wandering a Calumet city street after drinking alcohol. Doctors fear permanent blindness for all and say three show mental impairment. One man remained rational and said they bought the liquor from a Hammond druggist to remove varnish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Calumet City
Hammond
Winchester Candy and Fruit Company Inc Dissolution Authorized
A certificate recorded by the State Corporation Commission confirms the dissolution of Winchester Candy and Fruit Company Inc. The dissolution is at the request of its stockholders. The charter was granted May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Clerk’s Office
State Corporation Commission
Winchester Candy and Fruit Company Inc
Etoc
Modern 6 room house for sale at 423 W Leicester St
Real estate listing for a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street. Immediate possession offered. Signed by B. M. Sullivan. November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
Poscession
B. M. Sullivan
Salvation Army work in Winchester highlighted by Major Mars
Major Mars of the Winchester Salvation Army reports winter efforts including six hours of local outreach, six men and two women seeking jobs, a stranded couple aided, and a push to locate relatives. The group notes global aid, rescue homes, and farm work schemes, urging funds to support spiritual and moral town building in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Winchester
Mars
New York
Court House
United States
England
Canada
Australia
Atiows
James Mars
Hi Ting
Major Mars
Billboards Banned to Preserve Warren County Beauty
Warren county New Jersey freeholders adopted a resolution to remove all billboards and advertising signs from roadsides including political posters. The measure targets unsightly ads that mar the rolling hills and scenic Delaware Water Gap area, aiming to protect the landscape’s charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Freeholders
Warren County
New Jersey
Delaware
Freeholders
Three Die In Fire And Explosion At Carbondale
Three people, Miss Ella Clark 50 and Mr and Mrs Owen Mangan, were killed in an explosion and blaze at Carbondale. Authorities suspect a mine cave caused a gas main disturbance on Scott Street amid frequent service disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Carbondale
Ella Clark
Owen Mangan
Scott Street
Second Lecture on Art Program Next Thursday
The Allied Arts Extension presents the second of four art programs in Winchester. Ralph M. Pearson will lecture "Where Art" at Handley Library Auditorium next Thursday, January 30 at 8 o'clock, illustrating with prime paintings by American artists. Admission tickets are available at the library afternoons from 3 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Allied Arts Extension
Handley Library
Ralph M. Pearson
Pearson
Art Institute of Chicago
America
Chicago Society of Etchers
American Bookplate Society
City of Chicago and
Congressional Library
Washington
Los Angeles Museum of Art
Rochester
N. Y
New York Public Library
New School of Social Research
New York
Allied Arts
Handley School
French Demands Head List At Naval Conference
French tonnage proposals lead the agenda at the five power naval disarmament talks. Britain backs category rules while Italy pushes fleet size limits as France wins a procedural victory. Americans and Japanese wait. Britain cancels two cruisers orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
St. James Ace
France
Great Britain
Italy
U. S
United States
Japan
Sulle’ Eabetbes
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Downing Street
St. James Palace
Northumberland
Man Alleged To Have Stolen Plane
Milton E. O Conner and an airplane he flew from Mt Furnace Airways Sunday were sought by the Department of Commerce. He landed at Richmond Va refuelled and took off as police with a warrant arrived. Jesse Duke of Washington claimed the plane belonged to United States Aviation Club Inc. O Conner is said to reside in Hagerstown Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milton E. O’conner
Mt Furnace Airways
Department of Commerce
O'Conner
Richmond
Jesse Duke
United States Aviation Club, Inc
Jesse Lankford
Ten Girls Are Reported Kidnapped In Brooklyn
Police search for ten women reported kidnapped from a Brooklyn dress goods factory. The proprietor William Shhindler said seven men entered the works and threatened him to force a unionization within twenty four hours. Twelve workers were lined up. two escaped while ten were abducted in three cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
William Shhindler
Duck Pin Contest Resumes Tonight After Break
The local duck pin leagues restart with four American League teams at 8:00. Ro tarian s vs Kiwanians and Lions vs Cocoa Cola open the night as five matches occur across groups. National League games follow Friday featuring Country Gentlemen Joel Woolen Northern Virginia Power and Virginia Woolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotarians
Kiwanians
Lions
Cocoa Cola
Country Gentlemen
Joel Woolen Company
Northern Virginia Power Company
Virginia Woolen Company
Mrs Arnold Found Dead at Her Winchester Home
Mrs Kate Arnold widow of Edgar Arnold died suddenly at her home 404 South Cameron with Dr B B Dutton ruling natural causes. Last seen in health by nephew Grant Seabright and a nearby girl. funeral arrangements not yet made. She leaves one brother and three sisters and attended Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Arnold
Edgar Arnold
South
Cameron Street
Wreatha Copenhaver
Mrs. Arnold
Arnold
B. B Dutton
Whisson
South Braddock Street
John Kerr Public Schools
William L. Whissen
Harry M. Seabright
Misees Sable
Nellie Whissen
Winchester
Flooded Indiana residents marooned in Posey county
Heavy flood waters isolating hundreds in Posey county Indiana prompted Red Cross relief and National Guard air patrols. Aviators flying low over homes found no evidence of life in several dwellings once waved to by residents as waters rose. Chimneys with smoke were not operable and authorities fear two Mt Vernon families remain trapped in a submerged house awaiting aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Evansville
Ind
Posey County
Indiana
Wwora
Mt. Vernon
Local Man Is Census Director
Among supervisors for the 1930 census announced today by the director was included Josephine D. Harpine of Winchester Virginia for Clarke Green Madison Page Rappahannock Shenandoah and Warren Counties Harpine's headquarters will be at Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Josephine D. Harpine
Winchester
Clarke, Green
Madison
Page
Rappahannock
Shenandoah
Warren Counties
Harpine
Pair Pleads Not Guilty of Murder in Patrolman Killing
Irene Schroeder and W. Glenn Dague, newly returned from Phoenix Arizona, pleaded not guilty to murder, manslaughter, felonious assault and battery, and highway robbery in connection with the killing of Corporal Brady Paul of the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol in New Castle Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Castle
Irene Schroeder
W. Glenn Dague
Phoenix
Arizona
Brady Paul
Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol
Romanian Princess Ileana Engaged to Count Alexander
Official announcement expected next Saturday confirming the engagement of Princess Ileana daughter of Dowager Queen Marie to Count Alexander of Fochberg second son of the Prince of Press. The engagement was celebrated at a Predeal family gathering yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bucharest
Rumanie
Ileana
Marie
Alexander of Fochberg
Prince of Press
Predeal
Public Auction Notice at 215 N Cameron St
Auction at 1 pm on Thursday January 3 includes bottling machinery electric carbonator crown cork machine bottles cases computing scales self measuring oil tank awning show cases and many other items. Dunn & Duvall auctioneers 1-35-1p-41
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Cameron St
Dunn & Duvall
Lawyers Still Argue Motion In Crabtree Trial
Walter Crabtree of Romney West Virginia is tried for first degree murder. Defense and state duel over venue with affidavits and newspaper clippings offered on impartial trial. Alienists examined Crabtree but report not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crabtr Romney
W. Va
Amine
Tree
I bin
G. M. ‘Bikehott
Marshall Ors bin
Cecil Corbin
Floyd Lear
F. Singleton
R. B. Shanholt
Ifense
Hamgri
Gutheéerie and
Sane
Crabtree St
Keyser
Stat
Romne
Tria
Associated Press
Walter Crabtree
Romney
Crabtree
Two Prominent Army Officers Die Last Night
Washington dispatch reports the deaths of Major General Harry Taylor chief engineer of the AEF and Rear Admiral Thomas Snowden squadron commander of the Atlantic Fleet in World War I. Snowden 73 had been ill. Taylor 65 died after a week of pneumonia. Both will be interred with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harry Taylor
Thomas Snowden
Snowden
Tay
Arlington National Cemetery
Amricorn and Badger Dairy Feed Ad Notice
LL SOCKMAN and SON advertise AmericorN and Badger dairy feed for best results. located at 450 North Market Street with phone 837. appears in a Tuesday and Friday notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americorn
Badger
LL. Sockman & Son
N. Market St
Fritt
Also Mentioned on This Page
New
The
Ebert
Friendship 10
Christ Episcopal Church
Friendship Fire Company
Tucker
Robert B. Nelson
Friendship Company
Fire Company
Cork Street
Cyril Mee
Gibbe-Trotter
Annual Report of State and
U.S
N. Loudoun Street
Candy Company
Auamonaarmy
Associateqy Press
Mr. Pearson
Naval
the Evening Star
the Associates Press
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!