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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

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Pathfinder Flight From Maine to Rome May Face Fuel Limits

The Pathfinder monoplane piloted by Roger Q. Williams and Lewis Yancey aimed to fly 4,700 miles to Rome with fuel checks to manage consumption. A coast guard escort reported earlier that the escort plane Pathfinder might be down off Portland after exhausting fuel.

Gloucester Mass Coast Guard Leonard T. Maria Portland Old Orchard Maine Roger Q. Williams Lewis Yancey Rome Pathfinder Yancey Ben Zeber Williams Cape Sable Nova Scotia

Market Bounds Forward Despite Profit Taking

Early stock market losses gave way to a midday upturn as investors shifted to investment rails and specialties. Robust buying pushed many issues toward record territory with a total around 3.5 million shares traded and call money near 8 percent.

Associated Press New York Nvche Cal Closis Zetrong

Unclaimed Ford Sedan Found on West Gerrard Street

A Ford sedan with Virginia license 206-916 was found this morning abandoned on West Gerrard street. Police believe the vehicle may have been stored and then abandoned.

Virginia West Gerrard Street

Lawn Party at Paxton Chapel Benefit on Cedar Creek Grade

Lawn party at Paxton Chapel on Cedar Creek Grade is set for Wednesday July 10 with rain date Thursday night. Proceeds go to church benefit.

Paxton Chapel Cedar Creek

Apple Exports Seen Favorable For Early Varieties

George E. Petley, exporter, reports favorable prospects for exporting early apples. Barrelled apples can be delivered to Winchester Cold Storage for prompt loading into iced cars for refrigerated shipment to England. Office opposite Post Office Winchester Virginia.

Winchester England George E. Petley

Two Martinsburg youths in crash near Winchester

Robert Taylor 28 and Irvin Taylor 22 of Winchester area were seriously injured when their borrowed Ford struck a telephone pole on the Martinsburg pike nine miles north of Winchester. Six youths, including four Martinsburg girls, were in the car. two girls suffered numerous cuts and bruises and Miss Meadows had a deep arm gash.

Robert Taylor Irvin Taylor Martinsburg Pike Winchester Martinsburg Rose O’leary Dorothy Meadows Taylor Irvin East Cork Street Taylor Brothers Oak Grove Taylors Miss Meadows William M. Taylor Robert

Irene Clifton in Winchester Court Faces Sydney Drummond

Irene Clifton testified in police court that Sydney Drummond struck her on the jaw causing swelling. Drummond admitted the hit but said she provoked him. Justice Weems fined him ten dollars and twenty five cents.

Irene Sydney Irene Clifton Sydney Drummond Winchester

Woman pleads guilty to liquor possession in police court

Mrs. Rose Brannon Brady of Kern Street pleaded guilty to illegal possession of five pints of liquor after a search by Policemen Hinkins and Massey and City Sergeant Barr. She was sentenced to sixty days in jail and fined $68.

Rose Brannon Brady Kern Street Hinkins Massey Barr

Exporting Apples and Car Lot Services Ad

Winchester Cold Storage announces daily loading of cars and mixed care of apples for export. Connolly Shaw Ltd will sell the goods and offer cash advances on demand. J. Ashby Sprint personalizes attention to all shipments.

Winchester Connolly Shaw Ltd J. Ashby

Evening Star Readers Pay Now for Discount

In the notice the Evening Star advertises rates of $3 per year in advance by mail and $4 per year in advance by carrier with a prompt pay discount offered to encourage advance payments.

Winchester Dominates Cumberland In Golf Match

The Cumberland Country Club sent 23 players to Winchester Golf Club for a Nassau format match. Cumberland's Tenny Jr. shot 77 and Marshall 79, but Winchester won 24 to 12 with most matches decided in two holes. A return match is planned August 3 at Cumberland.

Cumberland Country Club Winchester Golf Club Winchester Gulf Club Cumberland Mr. Tenny, Jr Peyton Marshall Tenny Marshall Nassau Peyton Marshal Winchster M. Tenny, Jr W. Harris Ed Stone L. R. Fay W. Welch Catherman Dr. Heintz Gibson H. R. Kern, Jr Paxton J. W. Arthur E. E. Walker Smith and Clark E. R. Branch L. B. Sirbaugh Boyd and Sutherland Clark Cooper Nixdorf Baer Capper J. W. Weems Gearing Nicholson George Underland B. Patton R. B Nelson M Tenny, Sr Bible Cumberland Page J B. Beverley Millhall Williams Duffey D.£. Stuitz Minchester Miller and Grim B. Catherman J. Geare A. T. Hawthorne Ed Lupton B. M. Roszel Pottne Virtherland

Mrs Rebecca Grim Dies In Western State Hospital

Mrs Rebecca Grim a Winchester native died yesterday at Western State Hospital Staunton after a long illness. She leaves a son Ketlar Grim of Winchester and the body is to be brought home for interment with funeral arrangements pending. She belonged to an old Winchester family and had many friends here. Misses Jeesie and Hilda Hoitel are spending two weeks in Washington and Colonial Beach Virginia.

Winchester Rebecca Grim Western States Hospital Staunton Grim Jeesie Hilda Hoitel Washington Colonial Beach

Fire Laddies Fall 2 1 To Winchester Slugmen

A thrilling local baseball clash at Rouss Park saw Winchester defeat Hose Company No. 5 of Martinsburg West Virginia 2 to 1. Lunsford pitched six innings with 13 strikeouts while Kinsey and Hockman started the Winchester battery. The Martinsburg pair Bradshaw and Shockey failed to solve Lunsford as the grandstand nears completion with seating ready for the next game.

Rouss Park Winchester Hose Company No. 5 Martinsburg W. Va West Virginia Firemen Kinsey Hockman Lunsford Martinsburg Boys Bradshaw Shockey Martinsburg Battery

Mrs Hugh Lupton Dies at Home After Illness

Mrs Vadie Lupton wife of Hugh W Lupton a noted county farmer died at 11 o clock last night after about two years of invalidism. The funeral will be held at her Cedar Grove home Wednesday at ten conducted by Rev G M Morrow. Burial in Mount Hebron Winchester with pallbearers J Perry Purcell Beilor Bageant Roland Buncutter Grover Schlack Joseph Hancher Ellis Rees. She was a daughter of the late Nathan and wife and spent her life in the community. Survived by husband two daughters Nellie and Virginia Lupton both of Washington DC four brothers and four sisters listed.

Vadie Lupton Hugh W. Lupton Cedar Grove G. M. Morrow County Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Winchester J. Perry Purcell Beilor Bageant Roland Buncutter Grover Schlack Joseph Hancher Ellis Rees Marshall Clarence Roberts Frederick County Gassoway Roberts Shenandoah County Kenny Roberts Berkeley County W. Va Sadie Anderson Carrie Murphy Eva Chapman Beulah Garner Alexandria

Federal Officers Held Under Guard On Slaying Charge

In Oklahoma City four men including a federal officer and three undercover prisoners face charges for the killing of James Harris during a July 4 liquor raid in Tecumseh. Oscar Lowrey, brother-in-law to Harris, was wounded fatally. Funeral services for Harris and Lowrey, World War veterans, were held near Tecumseh with many attending.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Tecumseh W. W. Thompson Dan Harri Tom Little John Willame James Harris Oklahoma County Dan Harris Oscar Lowrey James Harrie Oscar Lowery American Legion

Massey to Spend Summer in Minnesota with Aunt

Charles Massey son of Mr and Mrs Carl I Massey left Saturday afternoon on the Capitol Limited from Martinebura West Virginia for Minneapolis Minnesota where he will spend part of the summer vacation with his aunt Mrs L F McCabe formerly Miss Marion Parmele

Charles Massey Carl I. Massey The Capitol Limited Martinebura W Va Minnneapolis Minn L. F. McCabe Marion Parmele

Special July Rate on Subscriptions Now In Effect

Special July rate announced for The Evening Star with payment options. Carrier delivery $4.00 per year in advance, mail order $3.00 per year in advance. Pay now to save the discount.

Mall

Colored man stabbed at home, victim fights for life

Howard Dorman about 30, colored, is in Winchester Memorial Hospital with three stab wounds after a dispute with Lawrence Myers, colored, at Dorman's Wolf Street home. Dorman's intestines were severed and a neck wound nearly to the heart required operation. Myers fled, hunted by local police and county authorities while witnesses to the attack included Dorman’s wife and sisters-in-law.

Howard Dorman Winchester Memorial Hospi Lawrence Myers Dorman Wolf Street Myers Dorian

Winchester Park Association to Bring B and B Show

The Winchester Park Association directors signed a contract with B and B Amusement Shows to exhibit in Winchester the week of July 15. Profits fund a children's wading pool and a grandstand for park events at Rouss Park. The local committee praised the show after viewing it in Westminster, and the act features electrical effects and a uniformed white staff. The show currently appears in Frederick, Maryland.

Winchester Park Association Winchester H. Russell Potts Potts Rouss Park Westminster Frederick

Stone Hurled by Auto Graze Winchester Contractor

A stone nearly as large as a man's fist was hurled Saturday by a passing automobile, narrowly missing Winchester contractor Philip Crisman as he sat before Kurtz furniture on Cameron Street. The stone shattered a large plate glass window. the damage is covered by insurance.

Philip Crisman Winchester Kurtz Furniture Cameron Street

Popular Young Man in Wardensville Dies in Hospital

Wade B. Smith a 25 year old popular Wardensville resident died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an appendicitis operation last week. He was employed as an accountant for a lumber firm in Wardensville and leaves parents, two brothers, and several lodge memberships. Funeral services planned in Confluence, Pennsylvania with burial at Fairview Chapel.

Wade B. Smith Wardensville Weaton Winchester Memorial Hospital Smith Confluence Wm. Parlett Johnson's Chapel Fairview Chapel Pennsylvania Wardenaville B. A. Smith Claude B. Smith John Hopkins University Hospital Baltimore Lee M. Smith Uniontown Methodist Episcopal Church Winchester

Winchester Tennis Team Defeats the Woodstock Players

The Winchester tennis team defeated Woodstock in seven matches with only close sets in doubles. Page and Green won 8-6 in the first set before finishing the match, while Bosserman and Glaize edged Chandler and Palmer 7-5 in the second. Nelson Page and Sandy Baker meet Tuesday at 4 for the semi final on Golf Club courts.

Winchester Woodstock Page Green Riley Wonder Nelson Page Sandy Baker Golf Club Baker Wender Chandler Fowle Galliday Glaize Kelley Bosserman Glaie Palmer

President Hoover Returns From Virginia Fishing Trip

President Hoover ended a weekend in Virginia with Mrs. Hoover and friends at a Blue Ridge camp. He rested and relaxed while guests rode horses and enjoyed the scenic summit views, though trout fishing was prohibited by Virginia law after July 1.

Associated Press Washington Hoover White House Blue Ridge

Water and Sewer Taxes Due by July 15

1929 water and sewer taxes are now due and payable on or before July 15. William T. Barr, treasurer.

WM. T. Barr Treas

Legal Workers' Bible Class at Burnt Factory Church

A note announces a Bible class for legal workers at Burnt Factory Church on July 11 to benefit the new church. The next night is forecast rainy.

Legal Workers Bible Clase Burnt Factory Church New Church

Loyalty Council Launches Canvass for More Members

Loyalty Council No. 41 of the Order of Fraternal Americans elected six officers for the next term at a well attended meeting. M. H. Anderson begins a third term as councillor, with J. R. Everhart as past councillor and Holmes E. McAboy as vice councillor. Campaign aims to grow membership beyond 100, seeking new initiates under a six month dispensation.

Loyalty Council Order of Fraternal Americans Ernest L. Alger Mill M. H. Anderson J. R. Everhart Holmes EB. McAboy C. W. High B. W. Largent Ray Ebersole Eea Abe Whitlock H. A. Lake Inside Sentinel William Swartz Outside Sentinel R. B. Carter P. M. Carper P. M. Career Holmes Aboy Middlestown J. R. McKeever Alvin Shade George Bush FB. A. Kline Oe Um Ity America First Orph

Special Services At Burnt Church Begin Tonight

Beginning tonight at 8 o’clock a series of meetings at Burnt Church will be led by Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden. He will preach at each gathering through this week and as much of next week as interestJustifies. Miller will lead the singing and all are invited to attend.

Burnt Church F .T. McFaden Miller

All Day Meeting at Shiloh Church Timber Ridge

An all day meeting will be held at Shiloh Methodist Episcopal Church South at Timber Ridge on Sunday July 14. Rev J C Spindler Rev J C Dugger and others will speak and an old time lovefeast will be shared. The Highview male sextette will perform with local talent assisting.

Shiloh Methodist Episcopal Church South Timber Ridge J. C. Spindler J. C. Dugger Russellville Washington Highview

Clerk Brannon Returns Home in Improved Health

Dee C. Brannon, clerk of the circuit court in Frederick County, has returned to Winchester from the Church Home and Infirmary in Baltimore after several weeks of treatment. His condition is much improved and he is expected to resume his duties once at home.

Dee C. Brannon Freedrick County Church Baltimore Winchester Mr. Brannon

Fined For Catching A Short Length Bass

W. C. Adams faced a ten dollar fine in county magistrate court for taking bass under ten inches from a stream. The law bans undersized bass and directs careful removal of hooks and releasing the fish unharmed back into the water. A second item notes a found pair of glasses on Water Street, with Star Office advertising.

W. C. Adams Tavenner Water St Star Office

Brumback Grader for Sale in Grabill Styles 15

Auction notice lists a Grabill Grader model with 15 styles offered by I. Brumback. It references a sale code 6-29-1p-101 and suggests inspection to ensure compliance with fruit grading standards.

Pay Now Save Discount at July Special Rate

An advertisement notes a pay now save discount offered at a special reduced July rate. The Evening & Tar section markets a limited time price cut for early payment.

South End Auxiliary Plans Yard Party Preparations

The Ladies' Auxiliary of The South End Hose Company and friends meet Tuesday July 9 at 8 PM to arrange the annual yard party. President.

The South End Hose Company

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Roger Williams Apple Growers Order of Faetern Hotel Fairfax Lawn W. Maskell Valley Pike the Evening Star Western State Hospital Winchester Slugmen Hugh Lupto TME Evening Star M. H.anderson Shiloh Church Brannon Cc. I. Brumback South End
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