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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
9
Arthur Ones, head of the local woolen company, was arrested today on embezzlement charges. The report notes bankers in Virginia skeptical of new industries lacking capital and mentions Senator Mapp predicting bitterness in the upcoming gubernatorial race as new small paper currency circulates through local banks.
Thirty merchants join the dollar day sales set for July 15 and 16 at Winchester. Plans call for 40 additional beds at Memorial Hospital with 28 for charity patients. Wheat sells for 1.45 dollars locally.
In July 1915 Company I under Captain Robert Y. Conrad prepares to leave for the annual camp at Virginia Beach. The piece notes a Hotel Jack roof garden opening soon as a notable local advancement near the area. Britain’s wartime policy and a biblical reference to Moses appear in the surrounding items.
Washington notes Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle as the era's favorite screen comedian, reflecting public esteem for his film persona and influence in silent cinema.
The community mourns Rowena Fout, nearly 14 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Belmont Fout, who died at their home near Belmont. She contracted a cold last December and complications led to her death. Survived by her parents.
A Battle Creek physician notes constipation causes misery but Rexall Orderile tablets offer relief by drawing water into the colon to soften waste and produce a gentle natural movement. Chew at night for a brighter morning. Available at Rexall Drug Store and Brooke's Pharmacy.
Readable fragments indicate funeral services were held for Mr and Mrs Oitet Snapp at St Pauls Church with interment at Winchester. Other relatives mentioned.
Mount Williams Virginia reports Mr Jacob Burkhart has returned home after visits in New York and Pennsylvania. Mrs. Mary Ashwood and sons and Mr and Mrs W H Williams were guests last Sunday of Leonard Williams and wife. Mr and Mrs Hurl Himelfight spent last Sunday at Kernstown with Mr and Mrs O.
Mr. Boyd Brewer of Baltimore spent Friday to Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brewer. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wolverton and their children, and other visitors such as Miss Rosa Ruby, Mr. J Taft Russell, and Mr. Ralphher.
Rev. Les Beard announces he will not seek reelection in the August primaries due to long illness in his wife. The decision ends his candidacy for another term in the county race.
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