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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1931
Page
1
Winchester's 1930 census shows 20 city farms covering 1 123 acres, 43.9 percent of the city area. Farms average 56.2 acres. crop land 714 acres, pasture 348 acres, woodland 61 acres. County figures follow for Frederick Clarke.
Virginia State Horticultural Society protests a 15 percent general freight rate increase proposed by steam railroad carriers. Representing about 25 000 carloads annually of apples peaches and orchard supplies, growers warn higher rates would cost at least 200 000 yearly and worsen a national depression, urging sympathetic consideration of other industries. Campfield signs for Virginia and forwards a West Virginia fruit growers protest as well.
English painter T. D. Beaumont itinerant from England stopped in Winchester and sketches several local scenes at The Gift Shop 139 North Lou doun Street. He has developed scenes of English pastoral life and western landscapes and is now painting the last meeting of Generals Lee and Jackson. Visitors watch him at work.
If you own a late model Ford car and need extra cash for your vacation see Mr Bickers Ford Dealer. Ad text from the 6 page 29 issue.
A neighborhood yard party is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, on the lawn of the Presbyterian Mission. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy refreshments and entertainment.
Judge Philip Williams in Frederick county court rules in favor of Franklin Peck Motor Car Co in the suit against Mrs. E L Wunder now Mrs James Hott. He orders judgment for the full amount plus interest and costs under the Full Faith and Credit law as Pennsylvania law is honored in Virginia.
Palmer Jackson of Berryville is injured in a craps game incident in Winchester where a participant allegedly wielded a razor. Jackson suffered a badly lacerated chest and is now at Winchester Memorial Hospital with officials conducting a rigid inquiry to identify the attacker and those involved.
Guy Owens an employee of the Victor Products Corporation suffered heat prostration at the rubber products plant about 9 45 this morning. His condition today was much improved and he was expected to return home to Bunker Hill West Virginia late this afternoon.
The Friendship Fire Company holds its regular meeting tomorrow night July 2 at 8 o clock in Friendship Hall. All members are urged to be present. Capt. Fred W. Forney signs. Also advertisement for Dunlop tires.
Fairfax Council Royal Arcanum elected Clarence I. Shepard as collector replacing the late Charles J. Summers. Grover C. Schlack won the council’s secretary post.
Winchester Fruit and Veg Market advertises ice cold watermelons at 49 cents and other melons at 55 cents. The notice urges shoppers to remember the 4th, and lists the phone number 46.
After serving Ford since 1929 J C Simmons joins Winchester Auto Sales to promote the new Chevrolet Six He thanks Winchester Frederick County residents for their support and invites them to visit for a test ride in the Great American Value.
Street parade at noon tomorrow followed by an 8 pm performance at Fair Ground. Admission 25c and 50c. Local event listing for the Silas Green Show with timings and prices.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold its regular meeting Thursday night at 8 p m instead of Friday July 3 by order of Capt R B Brown George R Barr Secretary.
Winnie Mae, the Winnie Mac round the world plane, passed over McTavish Manitoba at 10 31 a m EST after 750 miles from Edmonton in under five hours. Wiley Post and Harold Gatty hop off from Edmonton on the return leg toward Cleveland completing a 16000 mile flight in nine days. President Hoover plans a White House luncheon once a suitable date is set after their New York arrival.
In cooperation with banks and merchants the Chamber of Commerce announces Fourth of July hours. Barber shops listed will stay open Friday night until 11 oclock and remain closed all day Saturday July 4. Shops include Hugh Grim at George Washington Hotel Shop R C Patton Russell H Carpenter The Ideal G W Pulliam Jap Curl and George Woodward.
The Star will publish the weekly church news page on Friday since Saturday is the Fourth of July. Clergy members with announcements should send or bring their copy to The Star office tomorrow Thursday.
The Evening Star reports a 97 degree high in editorial rooms with some areas hitting 100. The heat, lasting over a week, continues with little relief as crops suffer, water sources dry, and residents struggle to sleep amid still nights and scarce breezes.
A 1931 Buick sedan owned by J. Ashby Sprint, an apple broker, was stolen in Indian Alley around 9 PM. Police issued a regional lookout across Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania after a Winchester resident reported seeing a similar car near Williamsport and Hagerstown.
The Luther League of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia will close its tenth annual convention at Grace Church with officer elections followed by a candlelight installation at 8 p.m. A Leaguer's Hour with Naomi Brooks of East Radford precedes the ceremony. An automobile tour is planned, and a 5 p.m. nature worship at Rouss Spring Park will precede a picnic supper.
New York July 1 share prices rose in a quiet session with a strong tone but sluggish trading. Transfers fell below two million shares as U S Steel American Can Woolworth American Telephone Westinghouse Electric Southern Pacific and Atchison gained two to three points.
The Vatican sent a new note to Foreign Minister Grandi expressing dissatisfaction with Italy's reply and calling the situation disappointing. Also noted is the recovery of James Gearing from an appendix operation at Memorial Hospital with his condition described as favorable.
Retail grocers announce Sunday hours on July 5 due to July 4 falling on Saturday. To give employees a day off, stores will close all day Monday July 6, listing numerous participants and closing names including Davis Pure Food, Grayson Grocery, Mace & Mace, Brown's Meat Market, Sunshine Grocery, Eagle's Meat Market, and others.
A bright Winchester Frederick County Shenandoah Valley column invites contributions of cheerful events and optimistic community efforts to share positive local news and happenings.
National Conference on Street and Highway Safety chaired by Secretary Lamont aims to spread uniform traffic rules to cut auto fatalities. Census data show deaths in 82 cities dropped to 629 in four weeks ending June 13 1931 from 669 a year earlier.
A yard party event at Little Mountain celebrates a benefit league. Details show committee involvement and a schedule indicating multiple dates in late June through early July with 1 pm timing noted.
Washington reports cheerful mood after talks on Hoover moratorium. Paris negotiators end session with no agreement but say talks will resume. Morrow called into conference to aid negotiations as US proposes longer repayment and Federal Reserve credit support.
A fragmentary line refers to burning the candle at both ends and mentions being bumped at Beth Aan, suggesting a cryptic reference or shorthand in an unclear context.
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