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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1931

Page

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Lindberghs Resume Goodbye To Kin Before Tokyo Flight

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh prepared for their Tokyo trip with a final radio equipment test at North Beach Airport New York. They plan to depart for North Haven Maine then Ottawa Ontario before continuing toward Tokyo as European interest centers on the trans Atlantic flights.

Associated Press North Beach N. Y Charles A. Lindbergh North Haven Maine Tokyo Lindberghs Washington North Ha Morrow Estate Ottawa Ontario Ireland Dublin Irish Free State Press Association Hugh Herndon, Jr Clyde Pangborn Moscow London America New York Europe Turkey Russell Boardman John Polando Amy Johnson England Points East Arctic

Valley Baptists Meet for Shenandoah Association in Front Royal

Baptist churchmen from the Valley of Virginia and eastern panhandle counties of West Virginia gather in Front Royal for the Shenandoah Baptist Association annual meeting. Dr. L. A. Parker presides with E. T. Clark as secretary treasurer. sessions cover local work, state missions, and cooperative programs.

Valley of Virginia Panhandle West Virginia Front Royal Shenandoah Baptist Association L. A. Parker Berryville E. T. Clark Winchester Parker State Mission Board J. B. Hill Richmond Mr. Clark G. W. Sadler Foreign Missionary Board Sadler Africa State Board of Missions and Education John Ward Brown Martinsburg Jack Hardy George C. Stephens, Jr Waynesboro E. J. Wright First Baptist Church Stanley J. L. Slaughter Leigh Street Baptist Church E. J. Richardson J. W. Cammack Averett College For Girls Danville W. S. Royall Lynchburg The Baptist Hospital R. F. Hough Baptist Orphanage Salem, Va

Lutheran Church Reunion Draws Attention at End Less Caverns

The twelfth annual Lutheran Church of the Shenandoah Valley reunion will be held on the grounds at End less Caverns near New Market tomorrow. Weather may affect attendance as a shower forecast enters. Winchester and Frederick county residents plan to drive in. The Mount Jackson Band will play and a full program features hymns, scripture, prayers, two addresses, and the New Market High School Orchestra with lunch to follow.

Lutheran Church of the

Stock market recovers slowly after early steel drop

After a sharp morning fall tied to United States Steel earnings and dividends, stocks recovered slowly in New York. The market remained dull in the afternoon as steel common losses narrowed from 75 to 84 percent to about six percent. Trading surpassed 1.5 million shares as money rates renewed at one percent.

Associated Press New York United States Steel Steel Common

Personal notices and social updates from Blue Ridge to Roanoke

Mrs. Harry C. Stouffer and daughters plan a summer cottage stay at Blue Ridge Summit. Elks hold a regular meeting tonight. Miss Jamnita Riley visits Hagerstown guests. Miss Mary Capper to stay with Mrs. W. H. Irwin near Strasburg. Miss Winifred Bailey returns from Girl Scout camp Capon Bridge. L. H. Resseguie and F. L. Lord depart for Roanoke on business for the apple season.

Harry C. Stouffer Jane, Gray Dorothy Evva Helen Stouffer Blue Ridge Summit Mary Capper Washington Annapolis Brunswick Miss Capper W. H. Irwin Shenandoah River Strasburg Winifred Bailey Capon Bridge L. H. Resseguie F. L. Lord Boston Mass Roanoke

For Sale Harley Davidson Motorcycle In Good Condition

Motorcycle in good condition offered for cash sale. Apply Friendship Engine House for details. tf.

Friendship Engine House

Yard Party at Ridgeway Fridnight July 31

Paynes Chapel Sunday School notices a yard party event on July 31 with details limited to the Ridgeway Fridnight listing and the cryptic code 1-28-1p-21- remains.

Ridgeway Fridnight Paynes Chapel

Denny Amendment Reduces Clarke Loss in Gas Tax Debate

An editorial defends Joseph S. Denny of Clarke County against claims he sought to harm Clarke by a gasoline tax bill. It notes an amendment limiting Clarke’s loss to 15 percent of prior year receipts and shows Frederick County gains of about seven thousand dollars annually, totaling nearly three thousand yearly for the district.

The Star Joseph S. Denny Clarke County Richards Denny Denny Redu Clarke J. Denny Frederick County Clarke Frederick and

Adolph Richards Buys Father's Farm in Frederick County

The Cir cuit Court of Frederick county confirmed a land sale in Stonewall District for 5370 dollars. The tract from the late A. B. Richards estate was sold at public sale to L. Adolph Richards.

Stonewall District L. Adolph Richards Circuit Court Frederick County A. B. Richards

New Golf Ball Dropped By U S G A Headline

Fragmentary notice notes a U S G A headline about a new golf ball. The text hints at price concerns and a possible near-bounce event, referencing Winchester Steam Laundry and a dated publication.

Keeping Found Property Same as Stealing It

Justice Tavenner of the county magistrate's court heard a case where a country boy found a pocketbook with money, spent it, and was found guilty of stealing. He was ordered to work to repay the amount. The judge denounced treasure trove laws and warned that keeping found property is theft, urging advertisement or surrender to authorities until a rightful owner is proven.

Tavenner

Three Prisoners Plead Guilty In Corporation Court

Yesterday in Corporation Court three of four indicted defendants pled guilty to reduce trial costs. John Ward received one year for breaking into Earl Fries store. Lewis Walker got three months for auto theft. George Folks was dismissed. William Burr Hannis drew six months for forging Rebecca Johnson’s check of $11.75 and must repay it plus costs. All earned credit for time served.

Corporation Court John Ward Earl Fries Lewis Walker Hamman George Folks Walker William Burr Hannis Rebecca Johnson

Clarke County Sees Savings in Primary Poll Officials

Clarke County will cut polling costs for the August 4 Democratic primary by using three officials per polling place instead of the usual five. Precinct officers named include White Post George R Green and others across Lindsey's Store Millwood Shenandoah and Mount Airy. Voters total 1 463 with many registered and urged to complete registration by Monday for Tuesday’s vote.

Berryville Treasury of Clarke County Electoral Board Code of Virginia White Post George R. Green Benjamin Romine L.S. Haymaker Lindsey’s T. C. Russell M. Dove Dorsett Russell Millwood George L. Jones Clarke Lloyd E. K. Meade Morgan's Mill L. Carroll William Trussell W. W. Carroll Shenandoah Irvin Price Howard Huff George Johnson Jack Rutherford Thomas S. Shepherd Landon Kackley Pierce I. K. Ae Joseph Shenk E. Ag Mount Airy J. C. Tapscott A. Bell Thomas Sheperd Lucy F. Meade W. E. Dearmont Maude N. Hansucker Morgan’s Mill J. E. Carroll Thomas Locke Russell’s Denzil Kackley Pierce’s Russell G. Kaplan Annie Stribling David Bell

Cochran Court Grants Temporary Adoption of Infant Jean Williams

An order in Frederick County Circuit Court grants Charles E. Cochran and Ruth V. Cochran temporary rights to adopt Jean Williams for one year. If conditions are met, a permanent adoption may be entered, making the child for all intents the heir-at-law of the Cochran couple from the date of the order.

Circuit Court of Frederick County Charles E. Cochran Ruth V. Cochran Jean Williams

Fries Will Probated In Local Court

The will of G. Casper Fries, retired merchant of this city, died July 22 after a long illness and has been admitted to probate. Dated February 9, 1922, it leaves 25000 to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church for a chapel and Sunday school, with 17000 advanced in lifetime to be deducted. A 100 gift goes to William W. Cobourn of Baltimore, and the balance to son Charles W. Fries, executor. A March 2, 1928 codicil leaves 1000 to the Lutheran Orphans Home in Salem Virginia. The estate is valued at 75000 to 100000, Fries aided much of northeast Winchester development and belonged to Grace Lutheran church.

G. Casper Fries Corporation Court Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Fries William W Winchester Eera Grace Lutheran Arch

Harlem gun attack kills child as beer racketeers hunt

Five children aged 3 to 14 were shot on East One Hundred Seventh Street in Harlem as a touring car sprayed bullets at the Helmar Social Club. Michael Vengali, 5, died from wounds. four others were wounded and hospitalized. Police pressed a statewide hunt for beer racketeers involved in the shooting.

Associated Press New York Harlem Michael Vengali Mulrooney East One Hundred and Seventh Street Helmar Salvatore Michael Bevilaqua Samuel Devine Florence D’amello

Lloyd George Undergoes Kidney Operation at Home

David Lloyd George former prime minister and Liberal leader was operated on in his London home for a kidney ailment. Early reports said the operation was successful and he was going on satisfactorily this afternoon. The procedure was viewed as serious by medical circles.

Associated Press London David Lloyd George Liberal Party

State Aid Urged for Rural Roads and Schools

At a Virginia Homemakers Association conference Dr. W E Garnett urged the state to take a larger share of funding for roads and schools to balance rural-urban tax burdens. Economist R A Ballinger backed a higher income tax yield and a six cent gasoline tax with exemptions raised to 1000 for singles and 2000 for married couples. Public works contracts nationwide total 50 million with Virginia signing a water system and paving projects.

Virginia Homemakers Association W. E. Garnett Virginia Polytechnic Institute R. A. Ballinger Institute William H. Stauffer State Tax Department Conference Board Virginia Falls Church Poe

Injunction Granted Against Admin of Hammack Estate

The Circuit Court of Frederick County granted an injunction to Indemnity Insurance Co of North America against Ruby Hammack as administrator of the J. A. Hammack estate. It restrains her from distributing disposing of any estate until further court order and directs a copy of the injunction to be served on the administratrix.

Circuit Court Frederick County Indemnity Insurance Company of North America Ruby Hammack J. A. Hammack

Epworth League Benefit at Relief M. E. Church

A Relief M. E. Church benefit event by the Epworth League is planned for Thursday night July 30 with rain expected the next night. The program features ample eats and music at the event.

M. E Epworth League Plenty Eats

Stone's Chapel Benefit by Ladies Aid event

Stone's Chapel hosts a Thursday night benefit by the Ladies Aid on July 30 to raise funds for church activities and local needs.

Stone's Chapel Benefit Ladies Aid

Glasses for Convention Draw 47 Fire Companies

A Virginia state convention invites 47 fire companies to enter judging for parade decor and prizes. Awards include top band and best appearing company with cash rewards up to 300 and a state cup. Additional contests cover reel race and organized veterans events with substantial prizes.

E State Firemen Virginia State Cameberkand Valley Virginia G. Reginald Haines Edinburg Martinsburg W. Va Wythe, District Pire Company Pton Gordonsville Firepartment Gordonsville South Norfolk Volunteer Fire Company South Norfolk Strasburg Fire Department Strasburg Culpeper Pire Company Culpeper Boyce Fire Company Boyce Citizens’ Fire Company Clifton Fore Fire Company Clifton Fo Washington Company Nody Mechanerate Easecompany M Urg Annapolis

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Kin Od A Valley Baptist Association Lutheran of Valley Geo. S. Derrick Oodstock A. R. Shumate Mount Jackson F. B. Lingle H. L. Snyder Shepherdstown New Market O King Eternal W. J. Finck D. D Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Jamnita Riley Hagerstown Buddy Hensell Judith Martin Father Winchester Steam Laundry Stanarchites Alte Armenia Humorist Germany Chas. Cochran Evening Star Lutheran Church Child Lloyd George Shenandoah Valley Children's Bureau Department of Labor Fred C. Croxton Admx
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