Orndorffs Sought on Fresh Shooting Charges in Frederick
Warrants issued in Frederick county court for H Blanton Orndorff and son Woodrow Orndorff charging them with shooting at Mrs Lafayette Henry and her son Maynard Henry. The pair had been previously acquitted of the matricide of Blanton’s wife. Cows grazed near their mountaintop home blamed for the latest incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tavenner
H. Blanton Orndorff
Woodrow Orndorff
Lafayette Henry
Maynard Henry
T. R. Cather
Henry
Orndorffs
Pannett
Blanton Orndorff
Mount Williams
Winchester
Blanton
Woodrow
Herbert
Precious Orndorff
Orndorff
Pageant
Chester Hockman
George Pingley
Frederick County
Driver Injured as Van Overturns on Lée Jackson Highway
At about 3 a.m. a Novick's Transfer newsprint van left the road on a curve near Hilltop Inn and overturned down a 15 foot embankment, injuring driver Boyd Hinton who was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Austin White and officer statements imply a Greyhound bus forced the van off the highway. state police continue investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novick
Lée Jackson Highway
Winchester
Boyd Hinton
Friendship
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Charles R. Anderson
Hinton
Austin White
J. T. Boyd
Hilltop Inn
Carper’s Valley
Boyd
Cline
Bowers
Greyhound
David O. Crilley
Raymond Bayliss
Moose Silver Jubilee Celebration At Loyal Order Of Moose
The Loyal Order of Moose marks its silver jubilee nationwide with a local lodge celebration this evening. Members are urged to attend the business meeting followed by a social session. Speakers include P A McGreevy, representative of the department of organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose
United States
P. A. McGreevy
Department of Organization
Denny Announces Gas Tax Distribution Changes for Counties
Joseph S Denny states the new gasoline tax plan will change county distributions. Clarke County will lose about 4 000 yearly while Frederick gains 6 920 59 with a net 3 000 yearly improvement for both counties. He cites treasurers and Comptroller Gombs as proof and endorses tax reduction aligned with constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Frederick
Robi. Smith
Frederick County
W. A. Bradford
Gombs
Winchester Park Association Banquet Highlights 35 Members
The Winchester Park Association held its annual banquet at Battlefield Inn hosted by Mr and Mrs 8S M Chiles in Kernstown with 35 members present. Toastmaster W R Legge spoke on sportsmanship as Ryland Conner summarized club plans and Chris Hockman praised loyal supporters. A game is planned August 13 with proceeds to the firemen's convention and a night game at Hagerstown with bus options from local shops. tickets are 25 cents, bus fare 1, reservations needed. Funks town Md will play here Saturday and Lovettsville teams visit Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
Battlefield Inn
Sandy Baker
Hagerstown
Grim
Henry
South End
Funkstown, Md
Lovettsville
Court Orders Full Evidence in Capone Prohibition Case
Judge James H. Wilkerson ordered both government and defense to present full evidence in the Capone case on July 30 in Chicago. Al Capone arrived with no bodyguard, crowds gathered, and the judge stressed the need for complete questioning while noting no binding bargain could override the court. Capone’s plea was not finalized, fueling speculation of a possible change to a trial if leniency is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
James H. Wilkerson
Scarface
Alphonse Capone
Federal Building
Wilkerson
Capone
William McLean Publisher Dies in Philadelphia
William L. McLean publisher of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin and former Associated Press director died today in Philadelphia after illness. His son Robert McLean had succeeded him as AP director seven years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
William L. McLean
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Asee Press
McLean
Robert McLean
Alexandria Fire Chief seeks parade entry at Winchester meet
James M. Duncan Jr of the Alexandria Fire Department asks G Reginald Haines of Winchester Fire Department for permission to enter the Virginia State Firemen’s Association parade in Winchester next month without competing for prizes. He notes Alexandria’s annual funding and requests guidance on whether their department can participate as a unit with band auxiliary rescue squad ambulance and drum corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Winchester
G. Reginald Haines
Winchester Fire Department
Haines
James M. Duncan, Jr
Alexandria Fire Department
Cannon seeks to halt 1928 funds inquiry
Bishop James Cannon Jr. through attorney Robert H. McNeill filed in the DC Supreme Court a writ to stop the Senate campaign funds committee from probing his 1928 activities against Alfred E. Smith. Justice Proctor delayed ruling, ordering notice to Senator Nye and the committee. The petition challenges the panel's authority over about 65,500 dollars from E. C. Jameson used against Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Robert H. McNeill
James Cannon, Jr
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Alfred E. Smith
Justice Proctor
Senate
McNeill
Nye
North Dakota
Southern Methodist
Senate Committee
E. C. Jameson
New York
Smith
For Sale Items and Motorcycle Notice
Garbled classified style item lists summer materials and rugs at Moling and Cather. Also advertises a Harley Davidson motorcycle for sale in good condition and a tea for cash buyer. Apply Friendship Engine House. tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Cather’s
Friendship Engine House
Prisoners Stricken By Heat At Winchester Jail
Three city workers at the municipal stone quarry fainted from extreme heat yesterday. Overcrowding worsens as 42 inmates fill a jail built for twenty, with 15 moved to Berryville to make room. State camps refuse prisoners amid overcrowding. local courts keep sending inmates, awaiting a larger facility or funds to relieve conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Winchester
Miss Helen Hahn Is Laid To Rest At Mount Hebron
Estelle Hahn youngest daughter of Mrs. Taylor F Hahn and the late Mr Hahn was laid to rest yesterday afternoon in Mount Hebron Cemetery following funeral services at her mother s home 823 South Loudoun street She died from peritonitis at Winchester Memorial Hospital Saturday Rev Dr Frank T McFaden and Rev Wallace M Brashears presided Three hymns were sung at the service and committal rites conducted at the grave Pallbearers were Hoye L Riley Dr G C Kindig John Noh Lawrence Womeldorf Marshall Kremer and Paul Massey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Estelle Hahn
Taylor F. Hahn
Mr. Hahn
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Miss Hahn
Winchester Memorial Hospital
South
Loudoun Street
Mount Hebron
Frank T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Wallace M. Brashears
Market Street
Dr. G. C. Kindig
John Noh
Lawrence Womeldorf
Marshall Kremer
Paul Massey
Argentine training ship Presidente Sarmiento arrives in New York harbor
The Argentine naval training ship Presidente Sarmiento arrived in New York harbor with 47 cadets 18 officers and a crew of 250 on July 30 to remain until August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Presidente Sarmiento
New York Harbor
Restaurant Man Appeals Higher Court Over Estate Dispute
A decree in the Corporation Court finds James Choucleris estopped from further claims against Nick Dillis estate. Dillis and Choucleris were partners in a restaurant. Dillis died shortly after taking out a $10,000 life policy for the partnership’s benefit. The court affirmed the dissolution date as May 27, 1930, denied three exceptions, and ordered $100 to Pete Michakos for labor. Choucleris will appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court. the decree is suspended for 30 days on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
John Dillis
Nick Dillis
James Choucleris
Choucleris
Dillis
Chauderis
Pete Michakos
Supreme Court of Virginia
Winchester Fair to Feature Major Carnival and Military Acts
The Winchester Fair announces a leading carnival organization will join events September 8 to 11. Troop E of the Third United States Cavalry from Fort Myer will perform daily drills and horsemanship feats. Contests like hog calling and rolling pin throwing draw crowds, with movietone films of contestants shown nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For
Troop E
Third
United States Cavalry
Fort Myer
Winchester Fair
Literary Digest
James Sellman Killed In Crash
Word arrived of the death of James Archer Sellman yesterday afternoon in an automobile accident at Delaware Water Gap Pennsylvania. Details of the accident were not given. He was the son of Mrs Annie Kiger and James L Sellman. He was a nephew of Mrs J C Van Fossen and Mrs M L Tapscott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Archer Sellman
Delaware Water Gap
Mr. Sellman
Annie Kiger
Winchester
James L. Sellman
J. C. van Fossen
City
M. L. Tapscott
Berryville
Yard Party at Ridgeway Fridnight July Thirty First
Yard party scheduled at Paynes Chapel Sunday School with Ridgeway and Fridnight on July 31. Event details are partial from OCR with date likely in a local church notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Fridnight
Paynes Chapel
Winchester column of cheerful Shenandoah Valley events
Bright Winchester and Frederick county Shenandoah Valley column highlights upbeat community activities. Readers are invited to share positive events and good news from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Vocational Agriculture Student Has Good Record
George C. Wright of Stephens City completed high school in vocational agriculture with an 89 average. He served on the judging team for three years, won high individual honors at Winchester Fair contests for two years, held nine offices, and presided over his FFA chapter for two years. He has $750 in savings, runs a Guernsey dairy with his father, plans to keep purebred registered cows, and has $805 invested in livestock. He intends to pursue farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America Organization
Frederick County
George C. Wright
Stephens City
Winchester Fair
Guernsey
Stocks Heavy In Late Trading
In New York on July 30 stocks moved into heavy activity late, after earlier gains. United States Steel and American Can pared their advances while Bethlehem Steel fell back from the prior close. Volume reached about 1.2 million shares and call money rose to 1 1/4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
U. S. Steel
American Can
Bethlehem
Graf Returns To Home Port After Arctic Cruise
The Graf Zeppelin, back from its Arctic cruise, circled Tempelhof Airdome at 6.20 a.m. today and landed 18 minutes later after departing Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graf
Berlin
Tempelhof Airdome
Boardman and Polan Complete Flight New York to Istanbul
The aviators Boardman and Polan completed a nonstop flight from New York to Istanbul in 48 hours 20 minutes setting a bold endurance record. The journey showcased their endurance and navigation skill across the Atlantic and over regional airspaces with reflections on weather and routing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Istanbul
Turkey
Foggy Atlantic Flight Sets Transatlantic Nonstop Record
Russell Boardman and John Polando landed Cape Cod in Instanbul after a 70 hour 20 minute flight from New York, claiming the world nonstop distance record. The men reported heavy fog aboard the final leg over the Atlantic and said the Alps posed the hardest challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Boardman
John Polando
Cape Cod
Floyd Bennett Fir
New York
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Joseph “D. Grew
Istanbul
Boardman
Associated Press
Alps
Atlantic Passage
Ocean
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Joseph’ S, Denny
William McLean
Alexandria, Va
Cannon
Helen Hahn
the Evening Star
Restaurant
Bond
Fixes
James Sellman
New World
Weer
Rte
Aésanoes
Virginia
Pangborn
Herndon
Wales
Post and
Gatty
Moscow
Instanbul
Polando
Hoover
Mustapha Kemal
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