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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1930

Page

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Apple maggot prompts shift in English trade policy

The English embargo on U S apples spurs talk of tariff protection as Barr Shipping and A W Moore of Oliver Ralph and Co cite low grade fruit and by product needs. Exporters warn 60 percent of U S apple shipments go to Britain with Canada expected to gain share.

U. S Moore Harry K. Barr Barr Shipping Corporation New York United Kingdom Europe Barr Shipping Corporation Virginia McKenna Bank of England England Ancica Canada New Zealand United States Nova Scotia United Empire Party Germany U.S. No. 1 A.W. Moore Oliver, Ralph and Company, Limited London United Empire

Ray Barney Held on Larceny Warrants in Martinsburg

Martinsburg realtor Ray Barney, facing a grand jury action on a larceny charge, was arrested on a $46 theft warrant by Constable Jack after a farmer, Lewis of near Bunker Hill, claimed he used the money to cover a May due payment to prevent default on a bank deed of trust. Barney bonded $500. A second larceny charge stemmed from a real estate deal with W Sherman Hopper. Barney bonded $2,000 to await grand jury action after discovering a lien on the property.

Martinsburg W. Va Ray Barney Jack Martin L. Lewis Bunker Hill Lewis Federal Land Bank Barney Justice Smith W. Sherman Hopper Hopper Hagerstown

Prospects Not Good for Local Club Swingers

The Winchester Golf Club travels to Martinsburg this Saturday to face league leader Belle Haven Club of Alexandria in a key tri state match with Winchester trailing by seven points. After the match Winchester hosts Alexandria for an evening dance at the club.

Winchester Golf Club Martinsburg Belle Haven Alexandria Winchester Club Winchester Loudoun

New Northeast Touring Book Now Available

The American Automobile Association releases a new touring book, per Shenandoah Division official K E Seymour. It includes maps, mileage between towns, road types, strip routes, city descriptions, ferry rules, Canadian entry rules, and hotel details with rates. Copies available at the George Washington Hotel building office.

American Automobile Association K. E. Seymour Shenandoah Division Dominion of Canada George Washington Hotel

Fresh Air Committee to Meet at Handley Library

The entertainment committee for New York fresh air children will meet at 10:30 Friday morning at the Handley Library. Appointed members are urged to attend and all other interested parties are warmly invited.

New York

Friendship Hose Company Meeting Postponed to July 10

The Friendship Hose Company announces the regular monthly meeting, postponed from last week, will be held tomorrow night July 10 at 8 oclock. All members are requested to be present. Captain Fred Forney urges attendance.

Friendship Net Fred Forney

Lost Pony Reward Offered for Return

Small brown pony missing with a reward offered. Contact Mrs. R. E. Byrd at 326 Amherst Street to claim the return.

Amherst St

W. W. Glass Sketches History of the Winchester Fair Radio Talk

Former Winchester mayor W W Glass spoke over WJSV last night as part of the first program by fair officers. He traced fairs from ancient pie powder courts to the Law Merchant and noted the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society formed in 1869 in Winchester. The Winchester Fair and its grounds are described with race facilities as a centerpiece. Continued on Page Five.

W. W. Glass WJSV Winchester England Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Virginia Winchester Fair

Boston Singers To Give Charity Concert in Winchester

The Boston Singers from a university glee club will perform July 17 at the Colonial Theatre in Winchester. Proceeds go to the Winchester Mury Club fund for crippled children. Tickets go on sale soon as the Robier Assembly meeting season opens.

Boston Singers Winchester Handley High School Bostonians Colonial Theatre Winchester Mury Club Robier Virsinietarians

Late Conveyances Of County Realty

Frederick county deeds admitted to record include Alvin Dick to Ellis Randall for eleven acres near Pas Post Office. Henry Lee to Mary J. York for one half interest at Martinsburg Winchester highway and Welltown pike for 4300 dollars. Frisbee to Walter A. Biggs with land dwelling filling station and outbuildings six miles south on Winchester Front Royal turnpike. Brodie to J W Ward and C W Franks land near Gore for 1530 dollars. G W Bagent about twelve acres near Gore for 376.03 dollars. Lockhart to Jeff D. Kelley two acres west of Winchester on Dry Hollow road nominal. Allamong to Glen D Allamong one half interest Jordan Springs road. Carson to Robert J Carson land on Barett road nominal.

Circuit Court Frederick County Alvin Dick Ellis Randall Pas P. Henry Lee Mary J. York Martinsburg-Winchester Highway Welltown Pike Vinton B. Frisbee Walter A. Biggs Winchester Front Ree Elizabeth M. Brodie J. W. Ward C. W. Franks Gore G. W. Bagent Co. M. Lockhart Jeff D. Kelley Winchester Dry Hollow Road Jamney H. Allamong Glen D .Allamong Jordan Springs Road George M. Carson Robert J. Carson Barett Road

Yard Party at Sunrise Church This Saturday

Sunrise Church hosts a yard party on Saturday July 12 from 7 to 9 PM featuring good music and community gathering. The event highlights friendly outreach and local fellowship for attendees and families.

Sunrise Church

Oceanic Mall Carrier Forced Down In The Sea

Jean Nermoz famed French aviator on a west to east trans Atlantic air mail flight with Leopold Gimme and Jean D Abrey. An oil leak led to a forced descent 65 miles southwest of Baker near Dakar Senegal. The Policee rescued the three men and the 600 pounds of air mail. The mail was to be relayed to Paris.

Associated Press Dakar Senegal Jean Nermoz America Africa Leopold Gimme Jean D’abrey Natal Brazil Nermoz Pohcee Paris Baker

Southern Wholesalers to Buy Crump Business

Southern Wholesalers Inc of Washington announces the purchase of the Winchester business of the Benjamin T. Crump Company as Crump closes its local branch. The deal adds 4 times larger stock and focuses on replacement auto parts, garage equipment, and Atwater Kent radios, with Crump stock moved to 38 40 West Boscawen Street.

Southern Wholesalers, Inc Washington Winchester Benjamin T. Crump Atwater Kent Crump West Boscawen Street

Lucky Strike Miniature Golf Ticket Deals

Miniature golf tickets offered for Lucky Strike Golf Course with 10 games priced at $2 and 5 games at $5. Application to be made at the course office located at 7 8 1p 2t.

Preservation of Valley Beauties Gains Momentum Across States

An extensive effort to protect The Valley spans Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina. Proponents urge legislation to allow industry access to cheap hydropower while preventing urban sprawl and preserving scenic lands. They envision small worker farms and factory yards harmonizing with surrounding mountains and seek Shenandoah National Park as a conservation cornerstone.

Nia West Virginia North Carolin Great Valley United States H R'S Ferry Potomac Itanooga Tennessee Shenandoah Virginia Rapid Group Frank Bohn New York California Shenandoah National Park

Odd Fellows To Meet Thursday in Middletown

The Tri-County Odd Fellows Association holds a bi monthly meeting at 8 o clock tomorrow evening in Middletown. Several Grand Lodge officers will attend. Frederick Clarke and Werren counties are represented. J. H. Shiner of Front Royal is president.

Tri-County Odd Fellows’ Association Middletown Grand Lodge Frederick, Clarke Werren Counties J. H. Shiner Front Royal

Square Dance at Roller Rink Fair Grounds Friday

Square Dance at Roller Rink Fair Grounds Friday July 11 with 9 p m start. Very best music and callers, dancing space 50 by 100 feet. Sale includes household goods crockery two cows two heifers and one pony. Sale starts 10 a m Thursday July 10 at The Casey Farm Round Hill Loudoun County Va.

Fair Grounds Casey Farm Round Hill Loudoun County

Stock Sale Notice at Commercial and Savings Bank

The undersigned will hold a stock sale on Saturday June 12 1930 at 11 o'clock at the Western Frederick Bank includes shares in the Commercial and Savings Bank stock. Local party notices indicate sale of stock holdings in these institutions.

Western Frederick Bank

Dance at Opequon Lake Park features Soddy O Haines Virginians

A dance event on Wednesday July 9 1930 at Opequon Lake Park starring Soddy O Haines and His Virginians with multiple numbers listed for admission and performance times.

Opequon Lake Park Soddy O’ Haines

Missing Society Girl's Father Joins Norfolk Search

In Richmond, Dr D C McClenny father of Mary Frances McClenny, missing society girl, left for Norfolk with a private detective manager to pursue leads. Police deny formal involvement as they note she is of age, while warrants and telegrams hint at a marriage license plot and possible suitcase theft charges.

Associated Press Richmond D. C. McClenny Mary Frances McClenny Norfolk P. L. Killer Dr. McClenny Washington Princes McClenny Miss McClenny

Virginia Exports Worth Over 101 Million in 1929

The Department of Commerce reports Virginia’s merchandise exports totaled 101,135,071 in 1929, down from 1928’s 142,504,115. Leaf tobacco led at 58,242,185, with whisky, boxed apples, unmanufactured cotton and boards among top others. Virginia ranked thirteenth among states, ahead of North Carolina at fourteenth.

Virginia Department of Commerce North Carolina

Bryarly Jr Wins Local Miniature Golf Prize

R T Bryarly Jr attested a score of 40 on the Lucky trike Miniature Golf Course earning an anti theft auto gas cap donated by L J Hook Oakland and Pontiac dealer. Attestations by Jack Blackburn and R F Sirbaugh approved the win while others with low scores were not attested.

R. T Bryarly, Jr L. J. Hook Oakland Pontiac Jack Blackburn R. F. Sirbaugh

For Sale New Six Chrysler at Boyce Garage

A used car listing offers a new Six Chrysler with 400 miles shown. Cash price stated as cheap to a quick buyer at Boyce Garage. Contact details appear truncated in the OCR.

Chrysler Boyce Garage

Funeral for J Mack Noonan Held at Home

Friends gathered at 120 North Locka Street for the funeral of J Mack Noonan. Rev Dr F T McFaden and Rev E T Clark conducted services. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with active pallbearers named. Noonan left a wife, daughter, and two sons. He supported Memorial Hospital and helped fund an ambulance.

J. Mack Noonan North Lock F. T. .McFaden Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Eastern le Pe Service Corporation Noonan Memorial Hospital Eed Mount Hebron Clarence Miller George Clowser Gibson Baker James R. DuShane Thomson Sowers Scott Grant

Man Playing Caveman Tactics Held For Court

Baltimore report: Frank J. Christie of Yonkers held on $2500 bail on charges of assault and carrying concealed weapons. He claimed psychological literature and caveman tactics influenced him after an attempted escort and attack on Evelyn McKenzie, who said she was followed by a man before Christie attacked her on a dark street. Christie initially gave the name Randall and cited caveman ideas from his readings.

Baltimore Frank J. Christie Yonkers Evelyn McKenzie Christie Randall

Trading Goes On In Market At Snail Pace

In New York on July 9 traders, bored by pessimism, attempted to spur bullishness but the specialty fraternity stayed cautious. Short covering continued, prices advanced modestly, yet turnover was slow with about 1.4 million shares traded and call money at 2 1/2 percent.

Associated Press New York

MacDonald Government Narrowly Survives Finance Vote

London July 9 The MacDonald government survives a finance bill division by a slim three vote margin. A liberal amendment aimed at toppling the Labour government is defeated 278 to 275, preserving the ministry's position.

Associated Press London MacDonald

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George W. Haddox Parson Nelson Purcellville Peyton Marshall L. R. Fay Fay Bill Paxton John Weems D. L. Weems F. A. Read, Jr Read Weems John Shorey Stone Hayley Marshall and New Northeast Fresh Air P. R. Diehl Friendship Fire Company Hip THE Evening Star Odd Fellows R. T. Bryarly, Jr Sanish- War Winchester Steam Laundry Alaskanes Braddock Street
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