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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

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Churches Seek Homes for Virginia Fellowship Convention Delegates

The Christian Endeavor societies urge area families to host about 400 delegates arriving for the Virginia Fellowship Christian Endeavor Convention in Winchester June. Hosts provide lodging and breakfast with simple Sunday dinner. other meals by delegates. Miss Margaret Richards solicits intentions at 423 South Washington Street. The event will feature 38 conferences, banquets, prayers, and outdoor services.

Christian Endeavor Societies Virginia Virginia Fellowship Christian Enen Margaret Richards South Washington Street Winchester Shenandoah Bathing Beach H. L. Crabill George Washington Hotel Baptist Church Terrace Norris A. Lineweaver S. L. Flickinger Floyd Haines

Funeral Services Here On Friday For Mrs Kneeling

The funeral of Frances Cline Kneeling wife of Carl F Kneeling formerly of this city who died May 31 in Clermont Florida will be held at 11 a m Friday from the Cline home on North Braddock street Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery Mr Kneeling to arrive tomorrow with the body Survived by sisters Miss Beulah Cline Mrs Cockrell and Miss Carrie Cline and brother Alfred Cline

Frances Cline Carl F. Kneeling Clermont Fla Cline North Braddock Street Mount Hebron Beulah Cline City Cockrell S. K. Cockrell Methodist Episcopal Church South Roanoke Corrie Cline Leesburg Alfred Cline Winchester

Mrs. Fultz to Open Ladies' Shop at West Boscawen Street

Mrs. Clara Fultz leases the storeroom at No. 10 West Boscawen Street, former James E. Hardy shoe maker, to open a shop for ladies wear including silk lingerie hosiery and Modart corset agency assisted by Miss Wilda Sapper who will run the Knitbac silk stocking service.

Clara Fultz West Boscawen Street James E. Hardy Fultz Wilda Sapper Knitbac

Mary Jane Cookies Delights and Young Stenographer Seeks Post

A local ad features Mary Jane Cookies and a young stenographer seeking an office job. She offers references and lists P O Box 217 Winchester as contact.

Winchester

Next spray in apple orchards due June 8 13

Based on cooling moth development the next spray should be applied between June 8 and 13. If more than five days are needed start June 4 or 5. if only three or four days are needed begin June 8. The spray must finish by end of next week for best control.

W. 8. Hough Winchester

Winchester Park Association Baseball Schedule and Practice

All members are urged to attend practice at 5 30 p m at Rouse Springs Park this afternoon. Two weekend games are planned with strong clubs: Saturday at 3 00 p m against Charles Town Athletic Club of Charles Town W Va, at Rouss Springs Park, and Sunday at 3 00 p m versus Paramount Cabbies of Hagerstown Md at the same venue.

Winchester Park Association Rouse Springs Park Park Boys Charles Town W. Va Athletic Club Rouss Springs Park Paramount Cabbies Hagerstown

Combination Compass and Dial Exhibit At The Star Office

John W. Winkfield exhibited a novel compass and sundial enclosed in a German silver case. It belonged to his aunt the late Miss Julia B. Abbott. The device has seen many years of use and remains in good repair. The sundial is mounted on the glass face of the case.

John W. Winkfield Star Office Julia B. Abbott

Stocks Spring Up Suddenly In Late Dealings

In New York on June 3 stocks surged on an afternoon rally driven by short covering. Banks cut margin requirements on broker loans, triggering a market rebound with gains of three to six points in leading shares and over 3,000,000 shares traded. Call money rose to 12 percent.

New York

Berryville High School Grants Diplomas and Honors

Twenty Berryville High seniors received diplomas at commencement held in the school auditorium before about 900 attendees. Prof. D. G. Cooley presided as Rev. J. McLair opened the program. Mary Elizabeth Newcomb delivered the salutatory. a chorus sang A Garden Lullaby. eleven perfect attendance certificates were awarded.

Berryville Berryville High School D. G. Cooley J. McLair Berryville Presbyterian Church Mary Elizabeth Edgar Shenk William Wagner Frances Rutherford Rosebud Wageley Eugene Alexander Grace Edna William Cutterer Cooley Albert Warner Woman's’ Christian Temperance Union R. L Eutsler Berryville Methodist Church South Mary Elizabeth Newcomb Wilbur Gaunt Billy Barnett Lloyd Parker Harry Hearn Berryville High School Alumni Association Superintendent of Schools

Bishop Cannon Sues Tinkham For $500 000 Damages

Bishop James Cannon Jr. sues Representative Tinkham in DC Supreme Court for libel over a June 19 1930 article. The suit claims Tinkham charged him with violating the federal corrupt practices act and failing to account for 48300 of a 65000 fund from E C Jameson used to oppose former Governor Smith’s presidential bid.

Associated Press Washington James Cannon, Jr District of Columbia Supreme Court Today Tinkham Republican Massachusetts Cannon Southern Methodist E. C. Jameson New York Smith

Notice to Public on Glen Burnie Estate Trespass

Owing to repeated acts of depredation by trespassers on the Glen Burnie Estate in Winchester area a notice proclaims that all trespassers will be prosecuted. It supersedes any prior permission for others to walk on the property and revokes such permissions. Estate of W. W. Glass by Hugh Brill manager.

Glen Burnie Winchester W. W. Glass Hugh Brill

United Brethren to Move Theater Church in Stephens City

The United Brethren congregation of Stephens City buys the town theater to remodel and use as a church with a larger Sunday school. Sunrise Church members join, projections to dedicate the remodeled house on August 16 led by Rev. Eugene Richardson. A former Mount Zion United Brethren Church at Fawcett Gap will be sold June 5 to fund Stephens City church work.

United Brethren Stephens City People’s Bank Odd Fellows’ Hall Sunrise Church Old Church Board of Conference Church Extension Mount Zion United Brethren Church Fawcett Gap Stephens City Church William Sargent Crowell Gardner E. J. Hicks J. C. Hiser Luther Williams Batdorff Harrisburg Eugene Richardson Relance

Charles Boyce Retired Farmer Dies After Illness

Charles Matthew Boyce 83 a Frederick county farmer died at his Martinsburg pike home after weeks of illness including two strokes. He is survived by two sons Lee and Harry, two daughters Lula and Lillie, a brother James, and three grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 pm with Rev. Lambert and Rev. Clark officiating. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Charles Matthew Boyce Frederick County Martinsburg Pike Mr. Boyce Sarah Lowrenia Newlin Lee Harry Boyce Lula Lillie Boyce James Boyce Raymond Boyce Williamsport Mildred Boyce Robert Boyce Winchester O. D. Lambert Stephens City C. J. Clark Brucetown The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Mount Hebron Cemetery J. S. Grant John Bromley Alvin Shade Leonard Miller L. J. Hartman John M. Fishpaw

South Observes Jefferson Davis Birthday Holiday

The South observes Jefferson Davis birthday as a legal holiday with Virginia banks closed. Confederate flags decorate store windows and a large flag hangs from Gray and Sheetz in North Loudoun Street. Davis, born in Todd County Kentucky, served as a soldier and statesman before the Civil War, with a statue to be unveiled in the U.S. Capitol Statuary Hall.

Jefferson Davis Confederate States South Virginia Confederacy Gray and Sheetz North Loudoun Street Mr. Davis Todd County

Sunday School to Hold Celebration at West Methodist Church

The Sunday School of West Methodist Church observes Sunday School Day with a special program at 8 p m on Sunday June 7. A pageant titled The Ocean of Life will be presented and all are invited to attend.

West Methodist Church

Virginia apple ad campaign gains pledges for 600000 barrels

Virginia apple growers plan a two year advertising drive funded by 600000 pledged barrels with goal to reach 1,000,000. The effort covers American and foreign markets and includes southern reclaims to restore Virginia as the region’s natural supplier. Governor Pollard to appoint foreign representative. expenses covered by contributing growers.

Virginia Harry F. Byrd Virginia State Horticultural Society Byrd State Society Staunton South Pacific Northwest Guv Pollard

Boy Scout Hurt When Automobile Strikes Reader

George L. Baker and Benjamin S. Moore were struck by an automobile on Wisconsin Avenue near 1500 block while waiting for a street car. Baker suffered a broken leg and bruises. Moore broke an arm. Driver Everett C. Cooper cited limited visibility. Baker remained under doctor care. he belongs to Troop No. 1 Boy Scouts.

George Lee Baker Albert L. Baker Loudoun Street Washington Wisconsin Avenue Benjamin S. Moore Everett C. Cooper Everly White Cooper Mr. Baker Troop No. 1 Boy Scouts

Funeral Rites For Mr Summers Held Friday

Funeral services for the late Charles J. Summers, who died yesterday, will be at 4 PM at 444 Fairmont avenue Whitey. Rev. Robert B Nelson will officiate. burial in Mount Hebron. Summers spent 31 years at Union Bank of Winchester and served 12 years as cashier.

Charles J. Summers Bam Daniel W. Lupton J. Foster «Gray George Bushnell Harry M. Sartelle Herman H. Hable Harry K. Russell James B. Russell Perry Funkhouser Jacob H. Yost H Dougtas Fuller William G. Hardy

Buick Eight Sedan Discount At Packard Agency

Brand new Buick Eight Sedan advertised with four hundred dollars off list price. Deal appears through Packard Agency dated April 29.

Packard Agency

Yard Party at Stephens City High School

C F A hosts a yard party on Saturday night June 6 in the high school building with music and neighborhood guests.

Stephens City High School Bld

Save your apple orchards by bridge grafting

R. B. Kater outlines bridge grafting as a method to save apple orchards. The note appears in a 1928 issue with brief agricultural guidance and dates.

R. B. Kater

Confederate Memorial Day Obse rvance to Honor Dead in Winchester

The sixty sixth annual Confederate Memorial Day in Winchester will be held June six with Major Robert T Barton as speaker. A stonewall Cemetery marker by the Daughters of the Confederacy will be unveiled after the address. The parade forms at ten and moves at eleven from City Hall to Stonewall Cemetery, with band, prayers, and several speeches scheduled.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Winchester Stonewall Cemetery City Hall Daughters of the Confederacy Robert T Barton Richmond Masjor Barton Cameron Street E. A Lambert Bradock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Commonwealth J P. Reardon Major Barton F. T. McFaden Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church James Howard Cather Harlan Pare Tabb McNeill'’s Rangers Ann Dunbar Williams John J. Williams Philip Williams Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church W. H. Mcllwee Turner Ashby Confederate Veterans Stonewall Memorial Association

Death summons Mrs. Keckley at home in county

Mrs. Mario V. Keckley aged 30 wife of Clyde J. Keckley died at her Mount Williams area home after several weeks illness. She leaves husband one daughter Patsy Love Keckley mother Annie M. Orndorff three sisters and two brothers. Relatives will meet at the house Thursday at 9 a.m. and proceed to St. John’s Church for 10 a.m. service with interment in the church cemetery.

Mario V. Keckley Clyde J. Keckley Mount Williams James Orndorf Frederick County Keckley Patsy Love Keckley Annie M. Orndorff Della Brewer Emma Wallace Lena Wolvertin Winchester Clyde Orndorff Meadow Mills Chas. Orndorff St. John’s Church C. FE. Seastrunk Ichurch

May Police Report Details 41 Arrests and Festival Relief

The Winchester Common Council received the May police report by Chief C. W. Hollis. It notes 41 arrests, one robbery, two stolen cars recovered, and a busy Apple Blossom Festival with few incidents. Assistance came from Baltimore Ohio Railroad officers and Virginia State Police. lodging was provided for 97 people, including 3 women and 2 children. Traffic management remains a focus with plans to improve operations.

Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Railroad The and Ohio Railroad Virginia C. W. Hollis

City Council Tackles Water, Traffic and Noise Issues

June session sees discussion on water access for private line users along Martinsburg pike, drainage repairs in Harris Addition, and traffic noise controls. The council referred water line disputes to the water committee, sewer issues to the sanitary inspector, and office supervision to the city manager. Ventilator install at the filtration plant approved up to 50 dollars.

F. H. Harper L. C. Holle PH Marshall P. D. Miller W. N. Page William Beverley F. W. Forney R. F. Barr W. A. Sale L. M. Allen J. H. Rosenberger Lee Grant Julian W. Baker Martinsburg Pike Corporation Beverley Sale Water Committee W A Inga Harris Addition Harris Utveattipa Rou A Council Forney Sewer Committee Harper Thal Marshall Pilcher Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shawnee Springs Council Barr Fairmont Avenue Angerona Terrace Page Miller Roy

Robber Uses Skylight to Loot Highland Park Bank

In Chattanooga Tennessee a gunman robbed the Highland Park branch of Hamilton National Bank of 6600 dollars this morning. He entered through a skylight, detained staff as they arrived, forced assistant cashier Paul Northern to open the vault, and fled in an automobile.

Rees Chattanooga Tenn Highland Park Hamilton National Bank Paul Northern

Bank President Wallace Davis Sentenced to Prison

Wallace B. Davis, former president of the defunct Central Bank and Trust Company in Asheville, was sentenced to five to seven years in state prison for violation of banking laws. An appeal to the state Supreme Court was filed and bond set at ten thousand dollars.

Associated Press Asheville N.C Wallace B. Davis Central Bank and Trust Company Councillor Davis Supreme Court

Winchester Traffic Law Enforcement Notice

The Common Council orders strict enforcement of all traffic laws in Winchester. Police must act to prosecute violators, with special focus on speeding, open cutouts, horn blowing, double parking, and failure to stop at signs. Bus drivers blowing horns between midnight and 7 a m are to be apprehended.

Common Council Winchester

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C.S HIG Bishop Cannon U.B. Church Charles Boyce George L. Baker Mr. Summers Daughters of Confederacy Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Na‘ons Guard Gen. Turner Sons of Confederate Veterans Wandley High School Rand Thomas Edison
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