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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1931

Page

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Coblentz to be Arraigned in Perjury Case Involving Smith Firm

State Senator Emory L. Coblentz of Maryland faces arraignment in the District of Columbia Supreme Court on charges of aiding perjury and conspiring to obstruct justice connected to the F H Smith Company case. Indicted with him are G Bryan Pitts John H Edwards Jr Helen L Schneider and Henry O Hart.

Associated Press Washington Emory L. Coblentz Maryland District of Columbia Supreme Court Frederick Banker F. H. Smith Company G. Bryan Pitts Smith Concern John H. Edwards, Jr Helen L. Schneider Pitt Henry O. Hart Coblentz Smith Emory. L. Coblentz Frederick Washington, D. C G. Bdyan Pitts F. H. Smith and Company

Festival Queen Returns to German School to Study

Miss Patricia D. Morton of Winchester England who reigned as Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Queen Shenandoah VIII has returned to Weinegerode Germany to resume German studies. A card to her parents in Greenwood noted the daughter Miss Gladys Miller has died since Morton left. Morton visited Memorial Hospital here aiding patients and sent a card to Miss Miller before her death.

Patricia D. Morton Winchester Eng Shenandoah VIII Weinegerode Germany Oscar C. Miller Greenwood Gladys Miller Miss Morton England Memorial Hospital Miss Miller Edward J. Stroud

Farmer W. Ernest Jones Dies After Warren County Crash

W. Ernest Jones, 48, of Front Royal Warren County, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from a base skull fracture suffered when the automobile he rode in went off the road near Happy Creek. Three companions were injured. driver identity unknown. Surviving family includes wife Alice Rudacille, children Paul and Ernest T., and several relatives. Funeral planned for Thursday afternoon.

W. Ernest Jones Front Royal Warren County Winchester Memorial Hospital Happy Creek Mr. Jones Ben Keyser Memorial Hospital Jones Alice Rudacille Middleton Jones LaSalle, O David Chapman Sperryville Agnes Jones Paul Ernest T. Jones Ida Thornton Cleveland Jones Bernard Jones

Ex Game Agents Begin Terms For Killing A Man

Two former deputy state game wardens, Vernon J. Dreisch and Raymond Powers, both of Baltimore, started two and a half year sentences at the Maryland House of Correction after conviction for manslaughter in the February Severn River slaying of Annapolis fisherman George Lee. Warden Dulaney said no tasks assigned. Judge Affourt cited improper instructions from superiors as the original cause of the shooting.

Associated Press Baltimore Vernon J. Dreisch Raymond Powers Maryland House of Correction George Lee Annapolis Lee Severn River Joseph Dulaney T. Scott Affutt Towson Anne Arundel County

Firemen's Program Ready For Press

The Firemen's Convention committee asks merchants who have not advertised in the official program to contact Russell Potts immediately as the program will go to press within a few days. Merchants are urged to ensure every business in Winchester and vicinity is represented.

Firemens Convention Committee Firemen’s Convention Russell Potts Winchester

Selling In The Final Hour Hits Many Leaders

New York, July 7. Stocks fell sharply after a brief early gain as profits were booked following the debt settlement. U S Steel American Telephone Union Pacific dropped about five points while New York Central Allied Chemical fell seven. Auburn, J I Case slid notably. Many favorites declined three to four points as more than 3 million shares changed hands.

Associated Press New York U. S. Steel American Telephone Union Pacific New York Central Allied Chemical Auburn J. I. Case Federal Reserve Dema R. G. Dun & Co

Winchester firemen appeal for contributions to convention fund

Citizens are urged to donate from 1 dollar to support prizes and entertainment for volunteers attending the annual Joint Virginia State and Cumberland Valley firemen convention August 12 to 14. Checks to James H. Jones, cash at Jones Brothers' Meat Market, and a list of local donors with amounts follows.

Winchester Promis Associations James H. Jones Jones Brothers South Loudoun Street Virginia State Cumberland Valley Shenandoah Valley Charlottesville Mary Miller Kent Taylor Electrical Co R. F. Cline Wonder’s Department Jenkins and Ridings Ideal Barber Shop Turner and Layman Philip Kramer Ice Co Maggie Murray E N. Hardy John I. Brown, Sr James DuShane Virginia Russell James P. Reardon Robert M. Ward Minnie C. Seal Mary S. Taylor W. L. Dudley Fred Stryker Sarah and Henrietta Motter A. D. Henkel R. Frank Barr Harry W. Copenhaver Russell Patton Dominick Orlando Farmer Bessie Keller Jones Minnie F. Keller William F. Keller Edward Murnan

Bank Qualifies As Guardian of Three Children

In two court proceedings yesterday afternoon the Shenandoah Valley National Bank qualified as guardian for three local children. In one case the bank became legal counselor for James and Sarah Seabright, and in the other case it qualified as guardian for Jackson Rauhoff.

Corporation Court Shenandoah Valley National Bank Financial Institution James Sarah Seabright Bank Jackson Rauhoff

Lutherans Plan Jordan Springs Church Picnic

Grace Lutheran Church and Sunday School hold an annual picnic at Jordan Springs on Thursday afternoon July 9. Attendees meet at the church at 1 30 and carpool to the site. Free bathing for members is arranged by organizers.

Jordan Springs Grace Lutheran Church

Vacation fund offer at Ford dealer

An advertisement seeks extra cash for a vacation targeting late model Ford owners. It points to Mr Bickers Ford Dealer as the contact or sponsor for obtaining funds. The note appears in a 6 29 issue, page 61.

World powers discuss Hoover moratorium plan accord

Negotiations began in Paris for a conference of experts to finalize the moratorium application details. Britain renews invitation to a conference on global economic relief with France and the United States hailed the accord in Washington and Paris. Germany warns citizens to economize while using released funds for recovery and thanks Hoover for leading global relief efforts.

Associated Press Paris Hoover Europe Washington France United States London Rome War Department Germany Berlin New York von Hindenberg

Elsie Janis Reported Engaged to Gilbert Wilson

Hollywood stage actress Elsie Janis reportedly engaged to Gilbert Wilson, a younger film player. She has directed and written her autobiography in Hollywood and spent the war entertaining soldiers in the United States and abroad.

Elsie Janis Gilbert Wilson Hollywood Miss Janis United States Elsie

Yard Party at Welltown Church Benefit

A public yard party benefit is planned on the Welltown Church lawn on Wednesday night July 15 with a rain date of Thursday night. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

Welltown Church Lawn

County Board hearings push state road request in Frederick

Frederick County Supervisors met to consider a petition from Gainesboro district taxpayers urging Virginia to build a highway section from near Howard's Chapel to the West Virginia line via Route 822. After debate a resolution asked the State Highway Department to take over and construct the road, with road supervisor G M Carson and home demonstration agent Elizabeth Farrar presenting reports.

Frederick County E. W. Adams Scott Grant State Highway Department Highway Commission of Virginia Virginia West Virginia Howard's Chapel Siler Bloomery Grade Bloomery Gay West Virginia Line G. M. Carson Elizabeth Farrar Co. I. Brumback G. H. Richard W. H. Branner

Girdlers Of The Earth Meet Byrd In New York

Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, fresh from circumnavigating the globe by air, met Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd in New York at shipbuilder William H. Todd’s office. Byrd congratulated them as they recounted their long flight and fatigue.

Associated Press New York Wiley Post Harold Gatty Richard E. Byrd William H. Todd Post

Personal notices from Capon Lake and surrounding towns

Mr and Mrs E P Bean and daughters Miss June Bean and Miss Margaret Bean and Mrs M J Triplett of Washington spent the Fourth of July with friends at Capon Lake Home Wardensville Moorefield and Romney Miss Frances Carver has returned home after a weekend in Washington Dr and Mrs Robert McC Glass entertain at luncheon tomorrow for Mr and Mrs Joseph Barton of Winnetka Ill guests of Mr Lewis N Barton Major J E Campbell and his mother in law Mrs B N Kern of Camp Dix N J will visit this week with Mr and Mrs Carroll Smith

E. P. Bean June and Margaret Bean M. J. Triplett Washington Capon Lake Wardensville Moorefield Romney Frances Carver Robert McC. Glass Joseph Barton Winnetka, Ill Lewis N. Barton J. E. Campbell B. N. Kern Camp Dix N. J Carroll Smith

Miss Jean Dailey Dies At Niece's Home In Amancenance

Miss Jean Welsh Dailey died at 6 20 this morning at her niece Mrs J Henry Moling Jr s home 626 North Bred Dock street Born January 20 1860 in Cumberland Md she was nearly 71 and a daughter of the late Dr Robert Wood Dailey and Rebecca Harriet Taylor Surviving are two brothers Howland Dailey of Arkansas and Thomas Dailey of Wilsonburg W Va and many nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at the Moling home Wednesday at 5 with Rev F T McFaden Presbyterian pastor and the choir singing Rock of Ages and Jesus Lover of My Soul Interment will be Romney Thursday at 11 with Rev Charles Bailey assisting.

Jean Welsh Dailey J. Henry Moling North Breddock Street Miss Dailey Cumberland Robert Wood Dailey Rebecca Harriet Taylor Bushrod Taylor Benjamin Dailey Comfort Wood Dailey West Virginia Romney Jean Welsh Howland Dailey Arkansas Thomas Dailey Wilsonburg W. Va J. Henry Moling, Jr J. E. Shultz Baltimore Sarah Cornelia William Nelson Baird F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Jesus Presbyterian Choir

Fight Over Berth Of Famous Ship In Prospect

Washington July 7 The fate of the Constitution Old Ironsides division in Maryland Boston and Annapolis contend for home port amid naval and political support Secretary Jahncke backs placing the ship with the midshipmen at Annapolis while lawmakers push for recommissioning at Annapolis or Boston with bipartisan interest and civic telegrams for action

Associated Press Washington Millard E. Tydings Stephen W. Gambrill Maryland Annapolis David I. Walsh Marcus A. Coolidge Massachusetts Boston Ernest Lee Jahncke Navy Jahncke Gambrill Midshipmen Tydings Ie Jahncke

Post and Gatty Rest After Washington Flight

Harold Gatty returned by train from Washington this morning after a hasty breakfast. The pair were congratulated on the world flight by President Hoover and planned a call on the Australian consul. Tonight they would be guests of honor at a banquet by the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America.

Associated Press New York Wiley Post Harold Gatty Washington Hoover Gatty Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America

Rain brings relief and optimism across Winchester area

A late day shower drenched Winchester, Clarke and surrounding counties with up to .75 inch, boosting July totals to 3.02 inches while rainfall remained above normal. Also report notes cautious optimism from business groups and a Fed survey showing higher education gains and improving industry indicators nationwide.

Winchester Shenandoah Valley Virginia Winchester Research Laborator Clarke County Woodstock Rockingham County Dale Enterprise

Early Apples Pack and Market Run by Local Coops

Early apples will be packed and marketed by Battletown Cooperative Fruit Exchange members starting Wednesday at the Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange plant in Winchester Virginia. Nonmembers may join for car lot purchases by contacting the 417 N Cameron Street office.

Battletown Cooperative Fruit Exchange Valley Coperative Fruit Exchange Winchester Virginia Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange N. Cameron St

Lost volt meter on S Stewart Water or N Market Sts

Finder please phone 870. Residents report a missing volt meter left on South Stewart Street near Water Street or North Market Street. Call the provided number to reunite with the owner.

S. Stewart Water N. Market Sts

Will of Dr Triplett Faces Court Over Mount Jackson School

Shenandoah County Circuit Court in Woodstock prepares to hear the contested will of Dr Joseph J Triplett the Mount Jackson banker and miller who left most of his estate to endow a business school for white and colored children in Shenandoah and nearby regions. A curator was appointed and a postponement ordered as numerous heirs and attorneys complicate the case.

Joseph J. Triplett Mount Jackson Miller Shenandoah County Williams Woodstock Triplett Mount JSON West Virginia Carolinas Herbert Trotter Woodstock Miller Tavenner, Jr Virginia Philip Williams Flore Ida

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Becomes Administrator

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank qualified in Corporation Court as administrator of the estate of the late Alexander M. Baker. Baker died intestate. The bank posted bond in the amount of 7000 dollars to qualify in the administrative capacity.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Alexander M. Baker Baker

Notice to Fruit Growers at Butler Packing House

We will start receiving early apples at our packing house Wednesday July 8. No fruit under 2 inches will be accepted. H. W. Butler & Bro, Inc. Also wanted good home for a nice 8 month old cross between collie and police dog male. Phone 421.

H. W. Butler & Bro, Inc

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