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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1931
Page
6
W Crowson an 18 year old farm boy confessed to police that he shot Ira Castles a 60 year old merchant and set fire to his store after Castles refused a $5 loan for candy for his sweetheart. He fled but returned to surrender amid the smoking ruins.
Roy T Burney, a wealthy American, calls on Ann Carmichael at Mooring Castle England. After a gunshot and a rough break in by two prowlers, Ann hides Burney in her flat and protects him with a loaded revolver. Burney and Ann await the attackers next move in a tense standoff.
Washington negotiators recount two hour session with Vice President Curtis and Senator Capper over last year surplus. board sticks to selling 5 million bushels monthly and rejects holding off all surplus until 85 cents. Capper calls policy unsatisfactory, Curtis hopeful, with Kansas leaders pressing for higher prices and production costs covered. Kansas governor Woodring voices resignation demand for Chairman Stone and board members.
The last will and testament of the late Mrs Mat tie E March admitted to probate in Corporation Court with cash bequests totaling 1400 dollars to family members and property to her husband Gera S March and several heirs. Ada B Cave receives cash and personal items including a diamond ring and a quilt. Mrs Cave named executrix with bond of 3000 dollars, witnesses Jennie Copenhaver and Eva J Thornton.
A yard party is planned at Round Hill Presbyterian Church on Friday July 10 to benefit the Christian Endeavor. Activities run from 1 to 6 p.m. with proceeds supporting church youth work and community outreach.
Delegates at a Richmond convention urged the National Federation of Business and Professional Women to condemn sex discrimination in teaching and business. Sessions heard concerns from Laura Penn and Madelyn Seabright about wage gaps, marriage stigma, and professional recognition.
A collage of humorous lines from late 19th and early 20th century papers lampoons agents, gifts, and materialism. Hi Ho of Chinatown complains that costly gifts signal bargaining, while a typical American family is assumed to own a car a radio and a mortgage.
Copy of a crossword puzzle page with clues and partial fills. Includes across and down hints from 8p edition with many illegible fragments and stray letters. Contains European and cryptic style entries and stray numbers, suggesting a full puzzle grid with intersecting words.
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