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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
6
Daily local state and sports column offered for publication. Provides brief updates on games teams standings and notable athletic events. Includes upcoming schedules scores and player highlights for readers.
American League scores show Philadelphia Athletics beating Cleveland 4 to 2 as Wes Ferrell won his 7th, Jamieson returned with three doubles. Yankees beat Washington 5 to 2 in the opener, Ruth homered in the lone win. Giants beat Reds 6 to 4 on Bennie Frey Day in Jackson Michigan. Braves edged Cubs 3 to 2. Robins toppled Pirates 9 to 6 as Babe Herman homered twice. Cardinals swept a doubleheader from Phillies 12 to 3 and 9 to 3 with Fisher homer in game two.
In Claflin Kansas a car stopped two runaway horses after a runaway incident near the town. In Oklahoma City the Credit Men's Association removes the word Men’s from its name reflecting more women in business.
San Francisco resident Joseph R. Powell, 84, survived a tornado that damaged his home in Walker County for years. Frank Miller, an oil worker from Eldorado, Kas., traveled 230 miles to aid his wife Cal, who has lived in the same farm house for 75 years. Gregged, from Manila, reassessed travel between San Francisco and Manila.
Thomas S. Gates, a Philadelphia banker, is appointed as the new president of the University of Pennsylvania replacing the outgoing leader.
Philadelphia based Ott Engraving Co advertises hand engraved wedding invitations and imitation styles at five dollars per hundred Visiting cards priced at one dollar. Includes invitation samples and mailwrite for more info.
Many southern cities revise building codes to cope with the termite, an ant that devours wood beams, reflecting a rising concern over structural damage and the need for stronger construction standards.
The Winchester Park Association beat Martinsburg's Interwoven Hose Company 6 to 4 at Rouss Springs on Saturday, then lost 10 to 7 to Front Royal in eight innings on Sunday. The game was called early so attendees could join Thanksgiving services for Rear Admiral Evelyn Byrd at Handley stadium.
J F Ledbetter aged 84 announces his candidacy for the sheriff of Muskogee county Oklahoma. He aims to bring experience and stability to the county law enforcement as he enters the race.
Urmila K Parekh, a Hindu woman living in Bombay, received her class A pilot license becoming the first Hindu woman to do so. She is pictured at a Bombay airport with her instructor Major Vetch.
Public sale in Frederick County Virginia at 11 A M on Saturday July 5 1930 in front of the County Court House Winchester. Tract about 200 acres in Vance's Cove on Paddy Run conveyed to James R Vance and died seized. One half cash. balance in 9 12 and 18 months with 6 percent interest. bonds and deed of trust required. timber not to be cut without trustees consent. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall. Special commissioners Brumback Williams Kern.
Newark police seized suspect John D. Galvoa for questioning in two New York slayings by a maniac who has written letters threatening to kill 13 more.
North Carolina proxy Frank Graham a professor of history at North Carolina University elected president succeeding Harry W. Chase who becomes head of the University of Illinois.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester in vacation on June 9 1930 the case of Mary Elizabeth Hoover versus George D Hoover is for divorce from bed and board on grounds of desertion. Since the defendant is not a resident the order requires his appearance within ten days after publication. The order to be published weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star and posted at the courthouse door and mailed to the defendant. CORRINE BARNETT Deputy Clerk and W R Attorney.
County Virginia date June 12 1930 the case asks to declare null a marriage on grounds Marshall Smith hereditary epileptic It states defendant not resident and must appear within ten days after publication and orders posting at courthouse and mailing to address in affidavit
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