Indictments in Winchester Court Target Woolen Mills Figures
Grand jury in Winchester handed down multiple indictments against Arthur G Jones former president of the Arthur G Jones Woolen Mills Company and Max Krol former New York representative, detailing falsified stock payments and large-scale embezzlements involving thousands of dollars and shares. The cases allege thefts from Grace Fries L D Grubbs and the company, plus numerous counts of grand larceny and divers times taking funds between 1925 and 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jones
Max Krol
Corporation Court of Winchester
Arthur G.jones
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Company
New York
Jones
Krol
T. A. Copeland
Chicago Wool Company
Chicago
Woolen Mills Company
Copeland
W. L. Irwin
Grace Fries
L. D. Grubbs
Woolen Company
Winchester Band Plays On Court House Lawn
The Winchester Concert Band under Prof. W H McIlwee delighted a large open air audience on Court House lawn last night The program featured King Princess of India Wagner Tannhauser march and Dalby Superba The band plans more summer concerts with weekly rehearsals and growing attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Court House
W. H. McIlwee
India
King
Wagner
Tannahauser
Dalby
Court House Lawn
MclIiwee
Sheriff Seizes Thirteen Slot Machines in County Round-up
Berkeley county officers seized thirteen alleged gambling devices at lunch counters and filling stations. Proprietors were held on $500 bonds as the grand jury weighs action. Sheriff E F Thomas led the drive after weeks of complaints and findings that children used the machines and some operated on Sundays. All machines placed in evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley County
E. F. Thomas
Yard Party at Stephenson July 18 Event Notice
Yard party planned at Stephenson on July 18 with a rain contingency if showers occur the following night. Organizers urge attendance and note weather could affect the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Important Meeting for Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Stockholders
All preferred stockholders are urged to attend a meeting on Tuesday July 23 1929 at 3 oclock in the afternoon at the Jones Woolen Mills. The gathering aims to disclose the actual conditions of the mill and protect stock interests. Affects preferred holders and emphasizes importance for owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Jones
Hail Insurance Offered to Frederick County Fruit Growers
Bryarly and Green advertising hail insurance for Frederick and nearby counties to protect orchards before hail damages. Ready to write policies at 137 North Main Street Winchester Virginia with contact details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Bryarly & Green
N. Main St
Winchester
Special July rate on subscriptions now in effect
The special July rate on subscriptions is now in effect. Pay now and save the discount with carrier delivery at 4.00 dollars per year in advance or mail at 3.00 dollars per year in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Star
Pollard Outlines Counties New Governing Powers
Chatham Va July 17 John Garland Pollard told 300 at Chatham Courthouse six new phases of Virginia's Constitution in reply to Galter Mapp on centralization He cited county self government powers won from state reform including local tax and bond controls and elected school oversight His remarks preview changes in fiscal and legislative duties with governors appointments reduced but budget oversight strengthened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia League of Woman Voters
Adele Clark
Virginia League
Mapp
Walter Mapp
Rosewell Page
John Garland Pollard
Liberal Arts College
South
Accomoc
Democratic Party
Page
Pollard
Mr. Pollard
Chatham
Galter Mapp
Firet
General Assembly
State Board of Education
Board of Trustees
Williamsburg
State
State Board of Censors
Glider and Hammock Sale Supports Benefit School
At Gameboro on Saturday July 20 the COMMITTEE hosts a benefit sale. All Gliders and Porch Hammocks are offered at a big reduction to support the school. R. M. Swimley oversees the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gameboro
Benefit School
R. M. Swimley
Reef Church Benefit Night July 17 at 8 30 PM
Reef Church schedules a Wednesday night benefit service on July 17 at 8 30 PM to support a church project. The event invites community members to attend and contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit
State urged to aid federal law enforcement in Prohibition
New London Conn July 16 Gov Roosevelt read a letter by George W Wickersham head of Hoover s Law Enforcement Commission urging federal state cooperation to enforce Prohibition He proposed a division of authority with the federal government handling importation manufacture and interstate shipment and states enforcing internal regulations He noted the eighteenth amendment gives concurrent jurisdiction but the federal burden has been heavy Roosevelt called for a permanent crime statistics clearinghouse and said there is no crime wave with facts needed to prove otherwise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New London
Conn
Geo. W. Wickersham
President Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Stac
M. Wickersham
United States
Governors’ Conference
Boston
Roosevelt
Baptist Yard Party and Dollar Day Bargains
On church lawn Thursday July 18 church offers yard party with extra value bargains by Moling and Cather on Dollar Days. All refrigerators at big reduction. Wanted buy over sixteen for fountain. Apply Betsy Ross after 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Cather
Fountain
Betsy Ross
Hail Insurance on Apples Offered by Local Agent
Hansbrough and Carter advertise hail insurance for apples with settlements explained. J W Arthur Insurance at 40 Rouss Ave invites interested fruit growers to learn how this policy differs from prior hail coverage and how claims are settled after hail damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
J. W. Arthur
Rouss Ave
Fri and Sat July 19 20 event notice
Be sure to attend the Friday and Saturday gathering advertised for July 19 and 20. The brief note invites readers to join the event and marks it as of interest to the community.
Pay Now Save Discount for July Special
The Evening Star advertises a July only reduced rate with a pay now save discount. Details show a 1p to 11p range in the promo. The notice highlights limited time savings for readers choosing early payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Enormous Crowds At B and B Shows At Winchester Park
Enormous crowds filled Winchester Park last night as the B and B Shows drew large attendance. Traffic lanes opened and free parking expanded to accommodate revelers while rides such as Tilt-a-Whirl and Chair-O-Plane drew cheers. Friday features a baseball game between the B and B Baseball club and J Russell Potts All Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Park Association
J. Russell Potts
Winchester Golf Club intra-club match ends heavy edge for Stone’s team
Ed Stone captained a six man team to a decisive 3 to 1 or 1 to 3% score over Peyton Jo sh led Reds in a Winchester Golf Club intra club match. Close battles marked the event with Kern beating Fay and Stone and Marshall also pairing tight but Stone pulled ahead in the second nine. The club plans a Tri State match at Boyce and a Cumberland return set for next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Golf Club
Ed. Stone
Pachee
Peyton Josh
Stone
H. R. Kern, Jr
Logan R
Fay
Kern
Peyton Marshall
Reds
Paxton
Schneiderhan
Nelson
Perrine
Blies
Marshall
Cumberland
Mr Taylor Barr Returns From Memorial Hospital
Mr Taylor Barr, operated on this week at Memorial Hospital, has returned home in much improved condition today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Barr
Memorial Hospital
Weather Outlook for Thursday Evening
Fair and slightly warmer tonight with partly cloudy skies. Thunder showers likely in extreme west in the afternoon. Light to variable winds, shifting to southerly.
Highland Avenue Yard Party Set for Friday on Gray
The Highland avenue ladies host a yard party on Gray avenue this Friday July 19 with a rain date the next night. Local organizers invite neighbors and friends to attend for socializing and community fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
Gray Avenue
Export Prospects For Farley Apples From Winchester
Prospects for exports of Farley apples are favorable and barrels of apples can be delivered to Winchester Cold Storage for prompt loading into iced cars for shipment to England. George E. Petley, exporter, lists telephone 1073 and office opposite the Post Office in Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
England
George E. Petley
Segregation of Taxes Aimed To Limit Double Levy In Virginia
Governor Harry Byrd outlines a tax simplification plan in Virginia to ensure no property class faces more than one levy. He cites state law real estate and tangible personal property taxed locally and intangible personal property taxed by the state, with projected gains from segregation and calls for a move toward classified property tax to limit local levies on intangibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Harry Byrd
New Londonn
Byrd
United States
Tea Toper Tavern Play at Summit Point
A community event at Summit Point will host a play at the Tea Toper Tavern in the School-house on Wednesday night July 17 at 8 oclock. Admission 25 cents benefits Crime Summit Point M. E. Churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Point
Summit Point M. E
Milk Wanted for Basic Plan Purchases
Job ad seeking milk buyers on basic plan by J. Haldeman. Includes pricing symbols and multiple date markers, indicating ongoing offers and payments in local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haldeman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Como
Timony
Pollard, Page
Women’s Voters’ League
Carper’s Valley Church
Tom Thumb
U. S
Conference of Governors
Baptist Yard Party
the Evening Star
Apple Growers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!