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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1930
Page
7
A man found dead of bullets on the riverbank near Rio is identified as likely Italian and is numbered 42 in this year’s gang wars. Police note tennis shoes and a cap similar to those worn by West Side gang leader Red Bolton, suspected of the killing.
An Augmented AP report from Baltimore describes a collision that left one woman dead and seven men injured. The unidentified blonde woman, around 20, wore a right arm tattoo of Mutt the cartoon character. Gordon Dewey, milk truck driver, and William Peak, 23, were seriously hurt. five others had cuts or bruises. Colin Peak, brother of William, faced police scrutiny over the crash.
The Hunter brothers from Sparta Illinois continue a 19 day endurance test in a rebuilt Stinson-Detroiter with a 300 horsepower Wright Whirlwind engine. They have logged about 34 000 miles at an average 75 mph circling Sky Harbor as they aim to celebrate the Fourth of July aboard their plane. Dale Jackson of St Louis, who set a recent 180 mile record in a Travelair Mystery S, visited and offered congratulations while posing with Albert and Walter.
Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy sailed from Cherbourg aboard the Florida Arkansas and Utah for Kiel after three days leave in Paris. The Utah’s band was kept for Fourth of July ceremonies at Ambassador Edge's request.
Funeral services were held at Refuge Methodist Church for Harvey M Grim who was killed June 26 when his motor truck was struck by a railroad train near Leesburg. The community expressed shock at the death and noted he had recently moved from Frederick County to the Leesburg area.
Mary Lou rushes to London after news of Tony Titherington and Gay Girl’s disappearance. Brynmor offers support and awkwardly pursues reconciliation as Miss Titherington warns of danger. A paper headlines Tony missing and a second chapter promises more trouble for Brynmor and Mary Lou.
Winchester commander M Roszel told Western posts that rehabilitation is the Legion’s first aim and warned there are too few veterans in Virginia getting treatment. He urged adequate aid fordisabled WWI vets and praised Virginia's education funds for war orphans. Danville Post 10 endorsed Roszel for national commander.
The notice touts 666 as relieving neuralgia in 30 minutes, easing a cold in a day, and curing malaria in three days. It also advertises 666 in tablets and questions Europe’s trade, suggesting domestic manufacturing decline and a need for a skilled labor secretary.
A jockey named Jack Turner is held on a slaying charge after authorities received information that he is Edward B. Rocky. He admitted his identity and that his mother lives at a stated address.
Transfers show F Berret and J W Baker selling to Harley and Mary DeHaven. R Fisher selling to William Berrett on Cameron Street. James Pappas selling land on East Piccadilly Street. James Reardon transferring to Dr Crenshaw at 710 South Stewart with $16500. C M Lockhart et ux and others to Laketome and others at nominal consideration.
The ad urges a regular intake of roughage for dieters to prevent constipation and anemia and to aid health and beauty. Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is described as fattening-free with bulk that cleanses the system. It suggests serving ideas and notes it is made in Battle Creek and carried in grocers, restaurants, hotels, and dining cars.
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