29 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
1
Hoover calls for immediate action to identify and arrest those who attacked Washington police officers. officials demand swift justice for the assault and prompt accountability for the rioters.
Large crowd from Winchester and beyond gathers at 110 Peyton Street to honor William T. Barr former city treasurer and churchman. Services at home and Mt. Hebron Cemetery feature readings by Rev. E A Lambert and other ministers. Attendees include Union Bank directors and area officials. relatives travel from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington for the rites.
Governor Pollard and Adjutant General Waller prepare measures to turn back potential bonus marchers. Veterans reportedly pass through Maryland after the burning of a camp as part of efforts to seek shelter in Virginia.
President Hoover in a letter to the District of Columbia commissioners demanded immediate action to identify the instigators of the riot against police and bring them to justice. The call comes in the aftermath of yesterday's disturbance in Washington.
A federal grand jury is to be convened under Hoover after violent confrontations between police and bonus march veterans and later between federal troops and squatters on federal property. Policeman George Scott remains in serious condition with a fractured skull from a brick. Walter Waters plans to form a veteran national organization as groups head toward Johnstown after night vigils and border escorts.
Lexington Virginia July 29 An estate valued at 147 615 dollars was left by Representative Henry St George Tucker who died at his home. The will probated before County Clerk A T Shields names John Randolph Tucker as executor. Real estate in Lexington and Westhampton valued at 30 750 dollars. Mrs Tucker gains a life interest in 100 000 dollars with principal to be divided among their six children. Westhampton real estate left for life to John Randolph Tucker and the residue including the Lexington home goes to the children.
Arrogant World War veterans refuse to leave billeting spots in Washington. Carloads from Winchester travel 70 miles to observe protests as tanks and infantry quell unrest. Tear gas drifts through Pennsylvania Avenue while veterans compare events to wartime maneuvers. Many returning to Winchester amid lingering rumors and scattered vehicles marked Bonus Army head toward Washington. Mrs Isaacs remains ill at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Point of Rocks Maryland for John J. McCabe district trainmaster of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad who died Wednesday after a long illness. Remains were taken to Baltimore for interment. Attending from this section were J C Fosbrink E D Calvert William T Colbert of Winchester and S P Lichliter and Capt John Bowers of Harrisonburg. McCabe supported the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and a wreath was sent by W E Cooper festival executive chairman.
Dr C B Harloe will teach the Open Door Bible Class at 9 45 Sunday morning at Lou doun Street Presbyterian Church. Special music features a solo by Miss Helen Virginia Jones of Oakland Md with piano by Miss Louise Glass. All class members urged to attend. strangers and visitors welcome.
Mrs Engle's Kindergarten will reopen in September. Parents are urged to enroll now. Call 812 (7-29-1p-21).
The bodies of six year old Helen Pugh of Richmond Virginia and Marcia Bowen of Janesville North Carolina were recovered in Stony Creek near Baltimore. They had vanished from a picnic party earlier and were found with their hands clasped together. The girls were visiting Mrs. Helen Jordan and Mrs. Minnie Berry respectively.
In Jerome near Johnstown two miners died and two were burned in an explosion at Hillman Coal and Coke Company mines. The victims are Harry Cirillo 39 and Frank Lawrence 40. Four men were in a small room when the blast occurred. officials are investigating the cause.
New York July 29 Senator Felix Hebert of Rhode Island will manage the eastern campaign of the Republican party Everett Sanders Republican national chairman announced today.
Col Leigh A Puller United States Army retired died of a heart ailment at Fort Ontario Oswego New York. He will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington at 10 30 tomorrow after funeral services at Fort Ontario.
Five persons have professed conversion since the opening of the revival at Galilee Disciples' Church Grimes under Rev F B Sapp The revival will continue next week with day morning and night sermons and special music led by Charles E McVay directing an adult chorus Everyone is invited.
Elder A. J. Garland of Clarendon Virginia cancels a Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church gathering. No service Sunday July 31 nor the preceding Saturday afternoon due to illness of an attendee or leader.
The Virginia Tech president presented a certificate of merit to Judge Frank Stacy Tavenner of Woodstock at Blacksburg during the Institute of Rural Affairs opening session. Dr. Burruss praised his legal and scientific impact on Virginia agriculture, including cedar rust legislation and apple and peach cultivation advances.
Park Nine meets Front Royal All-Stars at Rouss Spring Park tomorrow at 3 p m in what is billed as the season’s toughest baseball game. Both strong teams promise a fierce showdown with admission priced at 25 cents.
Large brown leather wallet lost containing papers valuable to owner. Reward offered. Notice includes address 29 S. Market Street. Adjacent ad promotes Durable Luggage at attractive prices by Moling and Cather.
South End Hose Co. calls a business meeting for Monday night August 1. The Essex Terra Plane is advertised with a ride and marvel promise priced at $425 fob Shenandoah Motor Co Inc.
Local ad lists cut flowers Gladiolus and Roses in Hurst with phone numbers 819 and 1058. Also promotes Jack Frost for home made ice cream at 201% S Braddock St offering 25 cent quarts. Includes date stamps and small-town business tone.
Large crowd packs Rouss Park for opening of the lawn festival to raise funds for Winchester Park Association activities. Event features refreshments stands and a bright lighting display, with a rifle exhibition, fatmen’s race, and special heats planned for tonight and tomorrow.
Saturday evening event at Shady Rest Service Station on route 50 one mile west of Gore. Dance listed for July 30 at 5 p m with route reference and page citation.
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