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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1929

Page

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Grand Jury to Meet Monday in ITV Court

A regular grand jury is summoned in the Corporation Court for Monday the opening day of the July term. Fourteen citizens are called to sit at 3 o'clock, with the case of Arthur G. Jones to be heard at 2 o'clock prior. A second warrant charges Max Krol with embezzlement. The Jones mill remains closed with 150 workers laid off. One additional forgery case will be considered by the panel.

Corporation Court Percy D. Miller D. W. Allen Edward C. Goss Harry K. Russell Howard Solenberger Louise B. Armel Geo. R. Theis J. Jos. Sullivan John H. Rosenberger Frank M. Anderson Richard 8. Jolliffe Claude R. Cammer A. R. Br Justice Weems Mr. Jones Jones Stockholders’ Protective Committee Krol Max Krol New York Detective Department pliot # co York Veniremen

Kremer Will Admits Estate To Probate In Winchester

Anna W. Kremer of Winchester signs a will dated October 12 1926 leaving real estate at 11 South Kent Street to husband Charles P. Kremer for life. After his death the estate divides among children with each child paying Carl P. Kremer 100 dollars. Charles P. Kremer named administrator with will annexed, bond set at 500 dollars.

Anna W. Kremer Corporation Court Clerk Winchester South Kent Street Charles P. Kremer Carl P. Kremer Charlee P. Kremer

Wilson Named to Federal Farm Board

Charles W. Wilson former New York agriculture commissioner is appointed to the Federal Farm Board with one vacancy remaining for a wheat industry spokesman. He runs a Rochester area farm and has dairy fruit growing experience.

Associated Press Washington Charles W. Wilson New York State Federal Farm Board Wilson Rochester N. Y

Are you the man for energetic services sought

Large corporation seeks an energetic man and offers 4000 to 6000 dollars yearly. Reply by letter to A. B. ., care Star Office. Also, FOR RENT new six room apartment including bath. adults only. modern. fireplace. finest location. address J. F. Baylis 315 Amherst Stealer.

A. B Care Star Office J. F. Baylis Amherst Stealer

Pay Now Save Discount at July Reduced Rate

The Evening Star notes a July limited offer titled Pay Now Save Discount with a suggested reduced rate for the month. The notice urges timely payment to secure savings.

THE Evening Star

Rural Affairs Institute targets national reach at Virginia Tech

Plans for the Institute of Rural Affairs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute aim to expand from regional to national scope. The July 30 to August 2 meetings feature round table discussions led by prominent agricultural authorities and economists, with joint sessions for Farmers’ Institute and Homemakers’ Association.

Associated Press Blacksburg Institute of Rural Affairs Virginia, Polytechnic Institute Institute United States Institute of Rural Affairs and Farmers’ Institute Agricultural Faculty of Virginia Polytechnic Institute Farmers’ Institute Homemakers’ Association Advisory Council Julian A. Burruss Virginia Polytechnic Institute John R. Hutcheson Dean H. L. Price Advisors

Action Started For Annulment Of Gorham Wedding

In White Plains New York on July 21 a suit to annul the marriage of Mrs Natalie Guggenheim Gorham and Thomas M Gorham has been filed in Westchester County Court. No complaint or grounds are yet stated, with B A Guggenheim opposing the union. The families differ in faith with the Guggenheims Jewish and the Gorhams Catholic. The groom is a young real estate operator. the couple wed April 6.

Associated Press White Plains N. Y Natalie Guggenheim Gorham Guggenheim Thomas M. Gorham Long Island Westminister County Court B. A. Guggenheim Guggenheims Gorhams Gorham

Bloomer Girls to Play Local Team Next Monday

The Winchester baseball club hosts the New York Blower Girls at Rouss Park at 4 PM on Monday July 15. The Bloomer Girls, touring the country, face a strong local challenge, drawing big crowds with hard fast play and respectable matches against men’s teams. Admission is 50 cents.

Winchester New York

Miss Cornelia Tait Dies In Washington

Francee R. Affleck of Peyton Street receives word of the death of her cousin Miss Cornelia Tait in Washington D C. Miss Tait was a daughter of the late Col James Tait of Washington.

Cornelia Tait Washington Francee R. Affleck Peyton Street Washington , D. C

Public Sale At 447 N Braddock St On July Thirteen

Public sale of household and kitchen furniture at the rear of 447 North Braddock Street on Saturday July 13 at 230 o clock conducted by Robt Johnson.

N. Braddock St Robt. Johnson

Byrd Reports Successful Paramount Radio Broadcast From Antarctica

Commander Richard E. Byrd in Little America Antarctica via radio to Paramount officials at Atlantic City says the initial motion picture broadcast through KDKA and WPG was heard clearly. Byrd and Kirty heard every word two hours after the program ended, with Cantor misidentified as the comedian.

Richard E. Byrd Little America Antarctica Paramount Atlantic City Pries Byrd Kirty KDKA WPG Ambassador Explorer New York Times Jesse L. Lasky R. Kent James J. Walker New York City George Akerson Hoover Emanuel Cohen Paramount Sound News Eddie Cantor Cantor Jimmy. Waller

Repairs Begin in New Orleans With Shotgun Guards

Under shotgun guard of United States marshals, gangs began repair of street cars and removal of obstructions on the right of way as strikers halt. Negotiators for settlement in the eleventh day of the strike continued talks with company and union seeking a tangible proposition. Seven injured in crash in residential area involved ice and bakery trucks carrying passengers due to the strike.

Associated Press New Orleans United States New “Orleans Hazel] Monroe Thelma Monroe Harry Regan Charles Hartman

Rev Graham Plans Mission Work in Winchester Presbytery

A special Winchester Presbytery session is set for 2 30 next Tuesday afternoon July 16 in the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian Church South Loudoun street to receive Rev James R Graham as a candidate for the ministry and to license and ordain him. He is Hampden Sydney College educated and hopes to pursue missionary work abroad.

Winchester Presbytery Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street James R. Graham Hampden-Sidney College Graham Old Kent Street Presbyterian Church of Winchester Consolidated Presbyterian Churches

1929 Water and Sewer Taxes Due by July 15

Water and sewer taxes for 1929 are due and payable on or before July 15. William T. Barr, Treasurer.

WM. T. Barr Treas

Virginians Paid Large Amounts to U S Government

Washington report shows Rice state paid 87.48 billion dollars in taxes for the year ending June 30, with 20.18 billion from income tax and 67.31 billion from miscellaneous duties led by Norfolk port duties. National income tax receipts rose while miscellaneous taxes fell. Virginia’s mix helped inflation-called surplus, amid tax-cut prospects discussed by Hoover. Richmond’s John C. Noel is Virginia’s internal revenue collector.

George H. Manning Washington State of Rice Commissioner. of Internal Revenue Norfolk United States Virginia Uncle Sam Hoover Coolase Treasury John C. Noel Richmond

American Flyers To Reunite With Paris Pals

Captain Lewis A. Yancey and Roger Q. Williams plan a reunion in Montmartre with French fliers Asso lant Lefevre and Lotti after their trans Atlantic Pathfinder flight to Rome. The pair toured Rome and were guests of Mussolini with a high decoration likely from King Victor Emmanuel after meeting the king.

Associated Presse Rome Lewis A. Yancey Roger Q. Williams Balbo Francesco de Pinedo Pathfinder Paris Old Orchard Club Assolant Lefevre Lotti Montmartre Mussolini RGME Louis’ A. Yancey Old Orchard Thei Tower Villa Porlonia Duce St. Lazarus Maurice Victor Emanuel

Winchester to face Front Royal in Saturday baseball clash

The Winchester baseball team travels to Front Royal, playing Warren County at Randolph-Macon Academy diamond starting at 3 p.m. Lunsford will pitch for Winchester against Lefty Borden, Front Royal’s ace, in what locals expect to be a pitchers duel after Winchester won 6 to 2 here recently.

Winchester Front Royal Warren County Boys Randolph-Macon Academy Lunsford Borden

Special July Rates at The Evening Star

In advance by mail three dollars per year and four dollars per year by carrier. Pay now to save the discount, as announced by The Evening Star.

the Evening Star

Odd Fellows Elect Officers at Tri County Meeting

The Tri County Odd Fellows Association met at Middletown High School grounds with many members and guests. J H Shiner of Front Royal was elected president, H C Brill of Winchester vice president, Claude Carper of Middletown secretary, and Howard Evans of Stephens City treasurer.

Middletown Tri-County Odd Fellows’ Association Middletown High School Mellwee Winchester Martinsburg Messrs. Flynn Alexandria Virginia Philips Shenandoah Robinson s.Odd Fellows’ Association Robert Mason West Virginia Associated Front Royal Middletown Lodzre

Tragic Fire At Gillingham Frolic Kills Eleven Boy Cadets

Crowds cheered as a fire fighting display turned deadly at a model house in Gillingham England. Eleven boy cadets and firemen burned to death, six others seriously injured, with relatives grieving at the mortuary and hospitals receiving the wounded.

Gillingham Eng St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Jack Tabutt Talcott Staircken

Summer Apples Bring Big Price At Export Sale

Ashby Sprint received a cable from Connolly Shaw Limited Liverpool reporting his first two export cars this season. The two inch transplant apples sold in Liverpool today at 25 to 30 shillings per car, equivalent to about $6.25 to $7.59. The exporter notes strong demand for export apple shipments.

S. Ashby

Maloy Chosen President of Altoona Rotary

Charles E Maloy. a Frederick County native and longtime Altoona businessman, was elected and installed as president of the Rotary Club of Altoona. The Altoona Mirror notes his ascent and the club meeting where he pledged progress and cooperation. Theodore Arter Jr became vice president. Frank F Henaman was re elected secretary treasurer.

Charles E. Maloy Frederick County S. Ellis Maloy Greenwood Rotary Club Altoona Altoona Mirror Maloy Mr. Maloy Winchester Public Schools J. C. van Fossen Pennsylvania Charles EB. Maloy Logan Room Penn-Alto Thomas C. Hare Blair County Courts Ae Ard Sg Shaw Neo Arg We Club Ate Theodore Arter, Jr Frank F. Hennaman

Chicago Plane Awaits Chance To Take Air Again

Port Burwell government radio station reports the Chicago-Berlin amphibian airplane Antin Boulder is awaiting an opportunity to take off. A falling barometer and eight mile wind slow progress as ice must move to permit a launch.

Chicago Associated Press Ottowa Ontario Port Burwell Department of Marines and Fisheries Antin” Boulder

Clinic To Be Held In Hampshire County

A tonsil and adenoid clinic for Hampshire County West Virginia will be held at Romney the county seat on Tuesday August 20. Miss Caroline E Kidder the county health nurse announced the event urging parents whose children suffer from adenoids and diseased tonsils to arrange with registrar Dr Dailey to take advantage of the opportunity.

Hampshire County W. Va Romney Caroline E. Kidder Dailey

Deaf Mute Hikes from Philadelphia toward Georgia

A deaf mute named James McMan from Philadelphia spent Wednesday night at a local hotel and left Thursday for a walking trip to Georgia to visit his grandfather. He gave details to hosts who provided lodging and breakfast. Mr Lise Schwartz, visiting with his son-in-law and daughter, left for Baltimore. Mr and Mrs W B Bradbent of Providence are guests at Hotel Jack.

James McMan Philadelphia Georgia Lise Schwartz Morris Finkelstein South Braddock Street Baltimore W. B. Bradbent Providence, R. L Jack

Apple Export Prospects Highlight Winchester Cold Storage

Apple growers see favorable export prospects for early apples with barrels deliverable any day to Winchester Cold Storage for prompt loading into iced cars for refrigeration to England. George E. Petley, exporter, telephone 1073, office opposite post office Winchester Virginia.

Winchester England George E. Petley

Sandy Baker Wins Tennis Final at Winchester Golf Club

Sandy Baker defeating Ran Shields in three straight sets to claim the Winchester Tennis Club final. Baker, president of the City Council and treasurer candidate, dominated with base-line depth and sharp passing while Shields fought to the end, Baker taking sets 7-5 10-8 6-2 for a 139 to 126 total in points.

W. A Sandy") Baker Winchester Golf Club Young Ran Shields Baker Nelsom Page Shields Servic Shield

Russians Deported From Chinese Province In Wave

Harbin dispatch reports that 24 percent of Moscow linked officials and unofficials were deported toward Hanehwli in the last 12 hours. Investigations target Russians suspected of Soviet propaganda while many ordinary Russians reportedly left belongings behind. Up to 400 Russians allegedly lost their jobs in the purge.

Associated Press Harbin Manchuria Moscow Hanehwli

Special July Rate for Subscriptions Now In Effect

The special July rate on subscriptions is in effect. Pay now and save with the discount. Carrier delivery is $4.00 per year in advance and by mail $3.00 per year in advance.

the Evening Star

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ITV Venire Tremonti Orchard Kernstown Smallwood Warner Moling & Cather the Man Mare Rural Institute V. PI Bloomer Girls Antarctic Base Mr. Graham ODD Fellows Association Altoona Rotary Winchester Bay Apple Growers Sandy Baker Avhard Service
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