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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1934

Page

5

Apple Brokers In Virginia Face Tax Ruling Clash

In Richmond Virginia W W Martin counsel for the Department of Taxation ruled that resident apple brokers acting as commission merchants are not engaged in Virginia commerce since sales occur abroad. The ruling holds nonresidents face no license or tax in Virginia under current law if no local buying or selling occurs. The dispute stems from Sprint and Petley Inc seeking clarity on licensing for foreign broker representatives operating in Virginia.

Apple T. Russell Cather Sprint and Petley, Inc Cather Department of Taxation W.W. Martin Tax Department Virginia Commission England W. Martin

Women seized with Dili nger gang arraigned in Tucson

Seized with convicts face camera during arraignment in Tucson Ariz Opal Lane and Mary Kinder two of three women tied to the Dilinger gang Tach placed under bond and jailed Bacteria have long been part of human history yet modern study has only emerged in fifty years

Opal Lane Mary Kinder Dilinger Tucson Ariz Arizona Tach Earth

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

A three days cough signaled danger and urges immediate action. Creomulsion claims seven major benefits in one, powerful yet harmless with no narcotics. Your druggist offers a money back refund on the spot if relief isn’t achieved.

Clarke Farmers Show Interest In Corn-Hog Program

Clarke county farmers largely approve the corn hog program as explained by county agent C C Funkhouser. Eligible farmers meeting requirements may sign contracts for compensation, with meetings set in Boyce February 1 and Berryville February 2. contract signing begins February 5 and runs for weeks.

Star Clarke County C. C. Funkhouser Boyce Parish Hall Berryville Court House

Contract Ridge by E. V. Shepard

A brief note praising South for a clever play on a bridge hand. The article describes how South seized the single chance to secure a victory, highlighting the celebrated maneuver and its outcome. The text focuses on strategic play and the observer’s commendation of South’s decision.

South

Bridge decider tests heart and diamond play

In a four spade contract South wins with Ace of hearts the long diamond ruff sequence leads to a game by clever discards. East and West trade signals over hearts and clubs as dummy ruffs and declarer forces the final diamond game.

West East South Partier Dummy

Armor Plate Dates to 1855

The history of armor plate begins in 1855 with the French use of metal to protect ship sides. Early plates were cast iron, later iron with surface steel, then case-hardened and nickel alloyed steels. Thick plates reached 22 inches, now reduced by modern steel treatment methods.

Washington Star

Reports Filed In Settlement Of City Estates

Settlement reports filed in the corporation clerk's office detail estate closings. Browns include Alexander M. Baker with net balance $1,714.92, Miss Jennie Briggs sharing assets between Anna Briggs and Belle Larrick, and Charles Harbaugh bequests to the Church of the Sacred Heart totaling $1,841. Other filings cover Albert Baker, Bob Wright realty sales, Silas D. Robinson holographic will, Ernest F. Robinson as executor, and appraisals of Schulz and Bowly estates with properties and values listed.

Alexander M. Baker Harry C. Fletcher Jennie Briggs Anna Briggs Belle Larrick Charles Harbaugh Church of the Sacred Heart W. Nelson Page Albert Baker Mr. Page W. B. Baker T. Russell Cather City Realty Bob. Wright Silas D. Robinson Ernest F. Robinson Ida Helen Robinson Emma Ene Ida Helen Ernest F David W. Robinson Ray Robinson Ida H. Robinson J. H. Yost Donald McFadden J. Fred Thwaite P. H. Gold C. J. Robinson Schultz Robert W. Schulz Fred S. Boyd W. C. Miller Stewart Bell Robert S. Bell North Loudoun Street Fairmont Avenue National Fruit Product Company Fairfax Lane Lee Parr C.t.a. O

Wife Preservers There Are 23 Million Autos In Use

A local column notes the large number of autos in the United States and remarks on pedestrian safety implications for urban life and public streets.

United States

Additional Men Sent To Farm To Complete Terms

The local jail sent 12 more city and county prisoners to serve terms at the state farm, bringing year to date total to 29. The last group included George Brooks James Washington Clarence Madison and James Payton all colored serving one month plus time to cover $25 fines, as well as William Weakley Jesse Welton William Schreck and J. N. Young with six months each plus costs and fines, Earl Dicks one year Harold Makeley one month and $25, T H Knighting one month and $124 25 fine, Karl Gent six months.

State Farm George Brooks James Washington Clarence Madison James Payton William Weakley Jesse Welton William Schreck J. N. Young

Death Removes Elmer Everhart At Hedgesville

Relatives report the death of Elmer Jackson Everhart 50 at his home near Hedgesville West Virginia after a long illness. Survived by a brother Joseph L. Everhart and the widow Dolly Kaufman a son Elmer and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services set for tomorrow at the home and Hedgesville Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Baker officiating. Interment in Hedgesville Cemetery.

Elmer Jackson Everhart Hedgesville W. Va Joseph L. Everhart Dolly Kaufman Tomahawk Elmer Jane Keesecker Lawrence Irvin Lloyd Everhart Clarence Ever

Gore County Agent Falls Into Open Trapdoor

County Agent Fred Stine at Gore High School fell through an open trapdoor into a basement while locating a light switch for a corn-hog meeting with R A Wall. He injured his right shoulder but avoided broken bones and now wears a sling.

Fred Stine Gore High School

Sale of Real Estate by Trustee in Hampshire County WV

A substitute trustee advertises a public sale of a Capon Valley land tract in Capon District Hampshire County WV. The sale is set for Saturday at 11 A M on February 10 1934 in front of Capon Valley Bank Wardensyville Hardy County WV. The parcel secures a $5000 note to Capon Valley Bank. Terms require one third cash and two equal deferred payments with deed of trust and insurance.

Capon Valley Bank Wardensyville Hardy County West Virginia Capon District Hampshire County Great Cacapon River John A. Smeltzer Elizabeth M. Eichelberger Luther F. Sutton Clellie L. Sutton Herbert S. Larrick Circuit Court John W. Pease

Mussolini Adopts Made in Italy Slogan Promotes Italian Output

The Italian leader cites Made in Italy as a guiding motto and often frames speeches around domestic production and cultural identity, with repeated references to Italian crafts and industry.

Italy Mussolini

Modern medicine promises relief from monthly pain

An advertisement touts a pill that targets the underlying causes of pain and suggests regular use will lessen monthly suffering. It claims persistent use yields permanent relief and notes availability at all good drug stores with a small 50 cent size.

Public Sale of Frederick Co Farm at Winchester Court House

A trustee will sell at public auction on February 15, 1934 at 11:00 AM in front of the Frederick County Court House the Pitman farm four miles south of Winchester on the Valley Turnpike. The 214 acre tract includes a dwelling, outbuildings, a 60 acre apple orchard and bearing orchard, with sale proceeds secured by bonds and fire insurance. Property occupied by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pitman. Auctioneer C. I. Brumback.

Winchester Valley Turnpike J. E. Pitman Herbert 8S Larrick C. I. Brumback

Public Sale of Frederick Co. Farm at Winchester

Public sale of the Frederick County farm of W. J. Cook and wife dated Oct 29 1927 recorded in Deed Book 156 page 308 at the Frederick County Clerk's Office. The 101 acre 1 rood 12 square pole property includes a dwelling house barn and outbuildings and lies five miles southeast of Winchester on the Opequon near Millwood Turnpike. The auction at 11 o clock am on Saturday Feb 17 1934 will be in front of the County Court House Winchester Va with cash on delivery and a policy of insurance on the buildings. Herbert S. Larrick is the purchaser and Brumback, Auctioneer. 1-16-23-30-Feb 6. Wedman.

W. J. Cook Frederick County County Court Winchester Prederick County Opequon Millwood John Boyd Herbert S. Larrick, Co. I Brumback Wedman

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State Clarke Farmers E. V. Shepard Remington Arms Co Kleans Goodyear Pathfinder S. D. Robinson Corporation Court Sales of Realty Congress George W. Bowly Clarence A. O'Leary Corporation Clerk J. Newton Hardy Grover Ar Oan Melva Lewis Julia Grant O'Leary C.t.a Pedes Trians Elmer Everhart Stine Gore THE Evening Star East Boscawen St Conoco Conoco Bronze Tony Sarg Buncutter Tire Co Lydia E. Pinkham Frederick CO Bessie C. Pitman Gefault
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