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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1931
Page
1
Winchester police court remains in continuous session with 18 persons held on liquor and traffic counts. Five intoxicated drivers faced the docket as officers raided two northeast houses, confiscating about 400 beers and detaining suspects.
Eleven men were rescued by 25 Milwaukee firemen from a flooded 100 foot tunnel and 37 foot shaft after heavy rain. They escaped into two compression chambers and were later brought to hospital in good condition. Pumps operated for nearly six hours draining thousands of gallons as a dyke failed at the shaft mouth. City officials confirmed the successful rescue and no serious injuries were reported.
At Winchester Park yesterday afternoon the Winchester Park team won 12 to 1 over the Hagerstown Cabbies in a one sided game. Lafollette and Hockman starred for Winchester with Lafollette allowing two hits and coming from Timber Ridge to join the team.
Capt. Paul Hartman announced that the rifle team from Company I of the One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard is ordered to Fort Eustis Virginia July 26 to compete in international elimination matches. The team previously won the regimental trophy at indoor rifle matches several months earlier.
Attorney J P Allen returned yesterday from Camp Holabird Maryland where he spent two weeks at the annual Officers Reserve Corps camp. The report notes the trip brought relief to modern purists though a New York judge remarks that lousy ain't no lie.
Yard party at Atton Chapel Thursday night July 23 features factory ice cream service and music by Gravel Springs Band. Cake walk and other amusements noted.
Yard party and supper announced for Tuesday and Wednesday the 21st and 22nd at the Catholic Church yard. Proceeds go to church needs. Community event invites all parishioners and neighbors to attend.
The Frederick county Board of Supervisors met to settle accounts with County Treasurer R S Smith for the fiscal year ending June 30. The board audited the general county fund receipts and disbursements and found all expenditures properly vouched. A resolution praised Smith for careful record keeping including segregating tax funds and ordered printing of the tax report. The June 30 balance and a partial receipts list are shown with taxes from real estate personal property and various utilities.
In the county magistrate's court last week, several boys from the Kerns town neighborhood faced charges for throwing two lit firecrackers into an automobile carrying Mr. Harry F. Womeldorph, his wife and two children. A cracker exploded near Mrs. Womeldorph after she laid the infant on the back seat. she fainted but she and the children were unharmed. The youths were to be sent to Reform School, but were released on the plea of the father pending good behavior.
Firemen's Association lawn party continues tonight on East Cork street between Loudoun and Cameron streets due to requests from citizens who could not attend. The event will close after tonight with usual attractions and a chance for attendees to enjoy the evening.
The Lutheran Training School and Conference for Church Workers opens this evening at Massanetta Springs and runs through the week. Attending from Winchester are Rev L A Thomas Mrs E Barr Miss Rebecca Paris Ruth Jones Mildred Jones Sarah Margaret Lupton Coleene Over Nancy Ashwood Marie Estes Louise Galloday Helen Woore Ruth Cochran Grace Thomas Madeline Miller Patsie Sartelle Nancy Howard Ethel Bywaters Elizabeth Bywaters Luther Thomas Harrison Keckley Bennie Davis Rudolph Crisman and Dr. Thomas will be an instructor.
Joy Butler allegedly posed as a dealer in antique furniture in Winchester. He collected 30 dollars from an Amherst Street housewife and 7 dollars from a Pall Mall Street resident then bought an old automobile for 35 dollars and headed toward New Market. Chief Hollis and Sheriff Sheetz coordinated on the arrest and investigation.
Charlotte Helsley daughter of Mr and Mrs Rodney Helsley of 121 East Germain street was struck by an automobile driven by Paul Massey. She suffered bruises and lacerations and was admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital in not serious condition after the Saturday afternoon incident.
A lightning bolt struck the 35 by 24 foot barn on the Pingley farm near Gainesboro while threshers worked Friday afternoon. The blaze destroyed the barn and contents including newly threshed wheat. Horses were stunned and threshing gear was moved to safety. Clarence E. Omps owned the engine. others present were Edward Bayliss Nat Ritter and Clifford Price. Loss around 1000 with partial insurance.
A brief notice from Winchester Steam Laundry titled Washday Worries reports consumer complaints about phone lines 28 and 29 and service delays. The item presents a local business issue with a skeptical tone and calls for customer patience and remedies.
Special to The Star Elkton Virginia July 20 The body found in the Shenandoah river below Elkton Friday night was identified Saturday as Mrs Josephine C Frazier 71 widow of James K Polk Frazier lifelong East Point resident Her daughter Lycinius Frazier identified the body She is believed to have fallen into the river while walking from Elkton to East Point Monday morning An examination showed a broken neck and authorities say no inquest is needed pending continued investigation
Eleven prisoners were captured Saturday night but the local jail was full. Sheriff Pannett moved twelve state prisoners and one federal prisoner to Berryville jail in three automobiles to free space. The overcrowded jail now houses 37 inmates of various ages and backgrounds.
County truck farmer H. D. Shuller displayed a 13 inch cucumber at The Star office and brought about five bushels to town. He reported steady demand and good prices for the giant produce this season.
L. J. Hook Chrysler and Plymouth Agency offers a reduction on a new 1931 Ford 2 door sedan. Summer bargains sale continues all this week at Moling and Cahler's.
The Winchester Fair racing program September 8 to 11 promises the best in years. Daily racing features, with Troop E United States Cavalry exhibitions from Fort Myer, Va, plus local trotting races, mule races, and Friday automobile contests.
Arthur Thomas, a skilled painter, was jailed weeks ago for illegal liquor possession and fined. He served 30 days and began decorating county courthouse interiors in lieu of the fine, with his sentence suspended. He was released Saturday and by night had another liquor charge, facing four months total to be served in the municipal quarry under a wage arrangement to resume courthouse work.
This column celebrates bright activities in Winchester and Frederick County along the Shenandoah Valley. It invites contributions of events that spread good cheer and community spirit.
Market notes describe a mild upward drift in egg prices across cities including Baltimore due to heat deterioration lowering the supply of high grade eggs. The out of storage movement in the past week exceeds the inward flow, unusual for this season, signaling tighter availability.
Grand jury returned nine indictments in the Corporation Court today including Larceny of a Studebaker valued at 1000 from Boyd Hammond Joe Butler carnal knowledge H L Brown two for forgery Daley Orndorff larceny of brake linings Abe Novick from Philip Fowle’s garage John Ward larceny of 16 10 from Earl Fries and William B Hannis forgery George Parker pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a small quantity of liquor fined 50 and costs plus a 30 day jail sentence suspended.
The 4 H Club garden tour led by the home agent drew many club boys and girls across the county. Visitors toured gardens poultry houses the Lovett demonstration garden and several dairy barns truck farm and lime plant at Stephens City. They saw egg plant swiss chard cauliflower and kohl rabi growing for the first time.
Secretary Mellon is set to depart promptly for the London conference, following directions from the department.
J. W. Baker seeks ownership interest in the stock of a commercial and savings bank. Offer details not provided.
Amb Davis and Senator Morrow review situation with President Hoover as London hosts seven power talks. Overnight no major developments reported. Paris meetings on Germany France economic relief cited as key to European rehabilitation and American farm interests.
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