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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
2
Fragmentary note by R. J. Scott discusses a miniature painting using mintum seven as Latin for red lead, questioning its application on ornamental parts in manuscripts and hospitals.
The article notes Schmeling may be reinstated in New York only if he agrees to a return bout with Sharkey. If not, the Madison Square Garden Corporation plans to move the match to Chicago, Jersey City, or Philadelphia. Cleveland could host another major gate akin to the Schmeling Stribling event that lost about $50,000.
Virginia bus lines challenged a proposed ruling by the State Corporation Commission to ban interline agreements and ticket through sales between intrastate and interstate routes. They argued the rule is unconstitutional and harms public convenience by forcing extra travel changes. The commission heard the objections after a lengthy hearing, with penalties up to $1,000 and possible certificate revocation for violations.
Mr and Mrs Charles Scott of Easton Pa visit the Hawkins home. Dorothy Berry returns from Washington D C. Mrs B F Lineburg returns home after a visit with her sister in Orange Va. Mrs Mary Garton of Martinsburg W Va visits locals. Many attend Fourth of July on Capon River near Capon Springs.
New York reports Max Schmeling will defend his heavyweight title against Primo Carnera on September 17. Schmeling, fresh off a win over Young Bill Stribling at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, announced the bout through his manager Joe Jacobs.
In San Francisco a fraternal potentate suggests the cure for low mood is more back-slapping and less gloom. With sunburn season ahead, the San Diego Union notes a preference for the low mood over excess gaiety.
William Powell, once typecast as a villain, wed his bride Carole Lombard in a understated ceremony. The newlyweds posed for photographers after the vows, signaling Powell's transition to leading man status.
Secretary Hurley announced from Washington that he will sail from Seattle on August 8 for the Philippines. He will spend 17 days in the islands meeting Philippine leaders to discuss politics and economics and related topics.
Robert T. Barton and others transfer 31 acres on Senseney road to H M Sartelle for a nominal sum. Mrs J D Kern transfers a farm about ten miles south to Mamie Kern for a nominal price. Ada E Tanquary and others convey 137 acres with improvements near Jordan Springs for nominal consideration. Frances W Hunnewell conveys land to the Commonwealth of Virginia for Cedar Creek Highway. Harry M Sartelle and others sell farm property near Stephens City to Mary Elizabeth Cave for 1800 dollars. Folly J Fauver conveys Kernstown land and appurtenances for 600 dollars. H Funkhouser and others transfer 39 acres with improvements for 1600 dollars.
The text hints at a political label shift as the dry faction reorganizes under a rallying name and the opposing wets are likened to the Triple Entente. It suggests a metaphorical rebranding of factions rather than a concrete event with dates or places.
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