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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1930
Page
1
Luella Belford, 19, enraged after a drink, wrecked china and furniture, squeezed goldfish, tore an officer’s badge, broke a deputy’s finger, slapped jailer’s wife, and severed city telephone lines before being jailed. Multiple witnesses ready to testify as she awaits a hearing before Justice Weems.
Local store advertises a two day event titled 8 Dollar Days with heavy discounts. Promotions highlight 38 and 8 dollar items and emphasize weekend bargains at Winchester location.
Postmaster H C Stouffer reports that Chief Clerk Hungerford is in Winchester investigating a star mail route to Strasburg Virginia to replace disrupted service after trains 51 and 2 were discontinued. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials and the Chamber of Commerce say government mails will handle southbound Winchester to Strasburg and northbound Strasburg to Winchester with Southern Railway 14 connection starting Monday.
Dick Renner and Claude Dicks of the county were arrested by Sheriff Pannett and Deputy DeHaven for being drunk and possessing liquor. Cecil Payne surrendered on similar charges as five men allegedly disrupted Pine Grove Church service by drinking alcohol in view of worshipers and threatening the minister. Two suspects remain at large with trials possible within days.
The local American Red Cross seeks foster homes for two boys, ages two and nine months, due to unfortunate conditions. The children are described as attractive and are hoped to be placed with caring families through Red Cross friends.
Frantic sale notice promises big bargains across multiple items with prices listed. The fragmentary ad references Friday and Saturday shopping events and a local store promotion.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors met in special session to audit County Treasurer Robert S. Smith for the year ending June 30. They praised his handling of the office and noted only 205.77 in delinquent taxes, largely due to movers or indigent cases. Cedar Creek Bridge over Marlboro was discussed with Shenandoah supervisor Copp present. The bridge's status is mentioned as burned.
Associated Press reports 14 killed in Alexandria during a general strike rioting on July 15, including eight Europeans and one Italian citizen. About 250 injured. troops occupied Mohamet Ali Square as shops were damaged and a police station was attacked.
Rudolph Schildkraut a veteran of stage and screen died in Hollywood at his son Joseph Schildkrauts home after suffering a heart attack while at the motion picture studios. Born in Constantinople he rose to fame on European stages and later starred in The King of Kings.
The notice promotes 88 dollar days with a call to come. It emphasizes affordability and invites readers to visit for special deals during the event.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce and local merchants announce the first special Dollar Day sale of the year to run Friday 9 AM to Saturday 11 PM. Stores pledge early opening, extensive bargains, and ready stock with a Star special edition and in-store guides to aid shoppers.
Twenty one Boy Scouts from Troop No 3 Winchester arrive at Camp White Rock Capon River West Virginia for a two week stay. Scoutmaster William Brown directs setup including a T shaped pier for canoe docking and a rustic bulletin board along with daily 6 am to 10 pm routine.
The Civic League Sanitary Committee urges Winchester residents to buy fly traps made by Boy Scouts to reduce house fly numbers. A quart of flies can be caught in a few days, and traps at back doors are one of four key sanitation points alongside clean water, proper sewage, and screened windows and doors. Buyers can contact Mr. Penmynackers for details.
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Major James M. Mars of the local Salvation Army recalls aiding Alfred Robinson and his family after their wagon horses died between Timberville and Broadway. The Robisons, en route from Roanoke to Philadelphia, had family in Roanoke and faced veterinary and burial costs before receiving transportation.
After two months on the run Jake Puffinberger and his son Ward were captured at Hancock Maryland by Sheriff Newbrough and a Maryland trooper. They faced charges of wholesale chicken stealing in Frederick County and Ward also faced burglary charges. A large posse searched woods while Puffinbergers had hidden on a farm, reportedly living on corn and onions.
Reg istered Service International of this city releases The Hub of a Nation third annual edition. The booklet targets motorists and allied interests across many states of the east and middle west and is said to be highly popular. Continued on Page Three.
Social square dance at the Winchester fair grounds skating rink features live music and skilled callers. The floor measures roughly 50 by 100 feet with a comfortable space for dancers and a friendly crowd.
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Leo Shorty Gaunt remains at large after eluding four officers while a stolen automobile linked to him was found near Boyce Virginia. The car body was separated from the chassis and left in a woods on W. D. Pifer farm. Rich of Marietta Pa. owns the car. Gaunt has prior larceny convictions in Winchester.
A young woman at the police station asked about obtaining a revolver permit after confessing she wants a gun to sleep on. She recalled sleeping on a gun at the University of Virginia and claimed she later used a gun owned by another. She noted she bought a gun herself but was advised to register it and avoid shooting anyone, including herself.
City rules limit sprinkler use to 6 7 a m and 6 8 p m daily regardless of water supply. No sprinkling outside these hours. Offenders will be fined as City Water Dept. issues the directive.
Small brown pony lost with reward promised. Return to Mrs RK at 7-9-1p tf Amherst St. The notice notes reward will be returned to the finder.
J Reginald Darlington longtime Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph employee died at his mother's home after a years long health decline. He worked at Strasburg Junction and Winchester and left a strong railroad telegraph service record. Survived by mother two sisters and a brother. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Loudoun street home. Interment planned.
Funeral services were held yesterday in Martinsburg West Virginia for Walter Weaver 29 recently of Florida who was instantly killed Friday evening while at work in a local limestone quarry when he picked up a charged electric wire to repair it after it had been severed by a small truck he was riding Robert Grove fellow employee was slightly injured when he tried to lift the body and was hurled to the ground by the charge The dead man was a son of Mrs Jesse Dix of Winchester by former marriage He was married and the father of one child.
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