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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1929

Page

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Portuguese Ship Reports No Trace Of Missing Flyers

Madrid and Portu guesse sources report no wreckage location confirmed for the Dornier Wahl plane carrying Major Ramon Franco and three companions. A Spanish seizure of radio messages and sightings suggests possible debris 100 miles off the Azores, with officials seeking ship communications and renewed contact.

Associated Press Point Delgoda Portugal Madrid Azores Ramon Franco Portugese Maggales Grelden Cartagena Spain

Dr. Snook Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge

In Columbus Ohio on June 24 Dr James H Snook former Ohio State University professor and alleged slayer of student Theodora Hix pleaded not guilty to a first degree murder indictment at Criminal Court arraignment. A trial date of July 22 was set. He spoke clearly answering not guilty.

Columbus Ohio James H. Snook Theodora Hix Ohio State University Snook

Smithsburg Man Once Known as Boy Mayor Fatally Shot

John Ferguson 46 Smithsburg magistrate was found dead in his bedroom in Smithsburg Md a shotgun nearby. He had been despondent his wife said. Ferguson was elected mayor at 21 and earned the nickname boy mayor later reelected several times leaving a widow and seven children.

Associated Press Hagerstown John Ferguson Smithsburg

Red Men to Name Officers Tomorrow Night

Shawnee Tribe Independent Order of Red Men will elect officers at their wigwam on Reuss avenue at 8 o'clock tomorrow night with full attendance requested. Mr and Mrs Alexander Hamilton St Hegtcieras, wife suse he and Mrs W Lee Fisher were guests at their Valley pike home yesterday. They were accompanied by Mr John sher who will stay there as their guest.

Independent Order of Red Men Reuss Avenue Alexander Hamilton St Hegtcieras Suse He W. Lee Fisher The Valley Pike Johnsher

Harrison denies consent to 1924 Blenheim postmaster pick

In Winchester dispatch Judge Thomas W. Harrison asserts he was not consulted over the Blenheim postmaster appointment in Albemarle county in 1924 and had no role under Republican administrations. He accuses Rep J A Garber of misleading statements about the selection process and says there was no justification for the appointment.

Harrisonburg Daily News Record Winchester Thomas W. Harrison Blenheim Albemarle County J. A. Garber Nightingale Harrison

Utility Advisory Commission Meeting Set in Court Room

The Chamber of Commerce announces a public hearing of the Transportation and Public Utility Advisory Commission in the Corporation Court room at City Hall at 9:30 tomorrow morning. Merchants and shippers within 50 miles are invited to attend to discuss freight rate problems. Members include Mason Mangham, H J Wagner, H V C Wade and others as listed.

Chamber of Commerce Transportation and Public Utility Advisory Commission Corporation Court H. B. McCormac Virginia Woolen Company Shenandoah Valley Byrd Virginia Mason Mangham H. J. Wagner H. V. C. Wade T. G. Burch Martinsville Robert W. Daniel Brandon Thomas B. Glascock Upperville C. B. Harvey Clifton Forge Winchester C. B. Neel Norton HE. G. Nininger Roanoke Walter S. Pinder Richmond W. Hardy Taylor Ionley

Service Schools May Resume Relations

Secretary Good announced negotiations with Secretary Adams to resume football relations between West Point and Annapolis. Details on eligibility rules causing the disruption in service school games have been asked of the general staff.

Associated Press Washington Good Adams West Point Annapolis

Red Men to Elect Officers Tomorrow Night

Shawnee Tribe 6 calls members to meeting Tuesday at 8 p m to elect officers for the coming year. Rain or shine the session proceeds as planned with important leadership choices on the agenda.

Winchester Tennis Tourney Opens With Close Matches

The Winchester tennis tournament to pick a team to represent the town began last week with several first round matches. Seeded players Sandy Baker and Nelson Page appeared in the lower half. byes were granted. Upper-bracket leader Ron Shields directs the action as elimination play unfolds with close three set results and several matches still to decide. Players are urged to complete fixtures quickly, with match details posted at the Golf Club courts.

Winchester Sandy Baker Nelson Page Ron Shields Co. BE. Babb Floyd Haines Hugh Green Jack Crowl Bob Glaize Caps Houshour Bob Rielly John Glaize W. H. Bosserman, Jr John Warren Rice Harold Sheetz J. H. Taylor Washington Wendell Goode Annother Fred Glaize, Jr John Rodman Fowle Jack Blackburn J. N. G. Finley Garner Edmonds L Green

Stolen Ford Roadster Recovered in Clearbrook

A Ford roadster belonging to O. F. Snapp of Clearbrook was stolen Saturday night, used, parked on South Braddock Street, and later found and returned to Snapp.

O. F. Snapp Clearbrook County South Braddock Street

Traffic Court Fines Levy Small Violations

Maynard Kendall paid 27 dollars in police court for failing to stop after an accident and tender aid. Crisman paid 3 dollars for double parking on Loudoun Street. Philip Glaize fined 14 dollars for reckless driving after his car collided with J. C. Herd’s vehicle at Washington and Cork streets. Glaize’s car overturned but no injuries. Herd had right of way.

Maynard Kendall Crisman Loudoun Street Philip Glaize J.C. Herd Washington and Cork Streets Glaize Herd Ieee

Three Men Fined for Street Singing Disorderly Conduct

Henry Jackson Rayfield Jackson and Joe Jackson, all colored, were fined $5 and costs in police court today for disorderly conduct. They sang on the streets yesterday afternoon disturbing several citizens who protested the noise and called it singing.

Henry Jackson Rayfield Jackson Joe Jackson

Brought Here On Non-Support Charge

Basil Moore, a former city resident, was arrested in Baltimore on a warrant by his wife Margar et Moore for desertion and non support. He waived extradition and was brought back Saturday night by City Sergeant C Lee Barr. A hearing is set this afternoon before Justice Weems in the Domestic Relations Court. The alleged desertion occurred on June 1. Mrs Moore lives in Winchester.

Basil Moore Baltimore Margaret Moore C. Lee .Barr Justice Weems Moore Winchester

Pay Now Save Discount Offer For July

The Evening Star reports a special reduced rate promotion for the month of July encouraging customers to pay now and save. The notice highlights a one month window and urges action to secure the discount.

THE Evening Star

Winchester Beats Front Royal 6 2 at Rouss Park

Winchester defeats Front Royal 6 to 2 before about 1 000 fans at Rouss Park. Riddick starred for Warren County with sharp fielding and timely hitting. Kinsey pitched seven strong innings with seven strikeouts while Legge and Lunsford contributed key hits and solid defense.

Winchester Front Royal Rouss Park Riddick Warren County Grounds Balle Legge Lunsford Johnson Kinsey Patton Lewis Plank Eastman Crowl Carper Harris Wipshastesee Wes

Out of Jail Back Again for 60 Days

Millard Cain was released for about three hours yesterday then re-arrested and today sentenced to 60 days in jail. A policeman asked if he wanted his old jail quarters and supper, and Cain said he likely would need both as he appeared ready for trouble, getting intoxicated and causing a disturbance before returning to his cell.

Millard Cain Cain

Man Fined for Assault on Street Altercation

Ernest Lonas paid $12 fine and costs in police court on a charge of assaulting Harry Cooper yesterday afternoon. He allegedly tried to pull Cooper's trousers off during a street altercation over Cooper's attentions to Lonas's young daughter.

Ernest Lonas Harry Cooper Cooper Lonas

Defending Lineburg Fined After Police Court Fight

Silas Lineburg was deemed the aggressor in a recent fight with Reginald Fentner. Lineburg paid a fine of 15 dollars and 25 cents plus court costs after a police court hearing last week.

Silas Lineburg Reginald Fentner Lineburg

Apples Wanted at Pacing House Teplines

Advertises early apples wanted with delivery by Thereday June 27 at the Pacing house. H. W. Butler & Bro. handling the deal. listing appears as a yearly arrangement with date notation and contact.

Special July Rate Offer for Subscriptions

Special July rate on subscriptions advertised by The Evening Star. Honstess in cost Par Noan Sava the Discount. Carrier price four dollars per year in advance. Mail subscription three dollars per year in advance.

Honstess THE Evening Star

Mrs. Rose Grubbs Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mrs. Rose Katherine Grubbs widow of Winchester merchant Christopher R. Grubbs died at home on the Senseney road after years of declining health. Born August 9 1877 in Strasburg she lived here since marriage and is survived by her husband two adopted sons four sisters and three brothers. Funeral from the family residence at 10 o'clock Wednesday with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Rose Katherine Grubbs Christopher R. Grubbs Winchester Senseney Road Mr. Grubbs Winchester Lodge Protective Order Strasburg Grubbs Misa Stover James T Hattie V. Stover Shenandoah County Howard John Grubbs City George Marshall Charles’ Stark Harry Miller John Koontz S‘rank Charles Stover Cora Stover Alexandria Grace Mount Hebron Cemetery Charles Fries BE. Miller Streit George Miller Adam DeHart Clyde DeHart Arthur Luttrell

Great Tribute Paid General Booth By London People

Ten thousand people with bared heads lined London streets as General William Bramwell Booth’s funeral cortège moved from Salvation Army headquarters to Abney Park Cemetery. The body rode in the same car that carried him on campaigns of soul saving, marking one of the greatest popular outpourings in English history.

Associated Press London William Bramwell Both Salvation Army Abney Park Cemetery Financial Center

Weather unsettled for intercollegiate regatta in Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie on June 24 the forecast predicted good water for the intercollegiate regatta where 22 crews from 9 colleges were set to race this afternoon. High humidity and warm water greeted attendees as weather experts warned of possible heavy afternoon showers.

Associated Press Poughkeepsie N. Y

Wealthy Chicago Couple Held Up

Chicago dispatch reports Mrs Benja min Bogeaus wife of a wealthy real estate man was robbed of jewelry valued at 30000 as she and husband were held up by two gunmen outside their home after an evening at a cabaret Ethling Terry the former star of Rio Rita was identified as the wife.

Associated Press Chicago Benjamin Bogeaus

One-Stop Round Trip Flight Planned From New York to Los Angeles

Capt. Frank Hawks arrived at Metropolitan Airport in Los Angeles at 1 a m to begin a one-stop round trip flight from New York to Los Angeles and back. He will depart New York Wednesday at 4 am EDT, with mechanic Peter Clawser preparing the Lockheed Vega monoplane for the return trip.

Eeatpace Press Metropolitan Airport Los Angeles Cal Frank Hawks New York City New York Peter Clawser

Laymen Move to Keep Politics Out of Virginia Methodist Church

Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch reports Virginia Conference laymen plan a resolution and a memorial to separate church ministers from political activity. The move targets bishops and ministers linked to Bishop Cannon and his lieutenants, citing opposition to injecting the church into politics over Hoover’s prohibition stance and fears of a party split. Bishop Collins Denny’s remarks on potential divisions fuel the effort.

Virginia Methodist Episcopal Church, South Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Democratic Party Bishop Cannon James Cannon, Jr Cannon Norfolk Collins Denny Richmond Hoover Denny Southern Methodist Church

New Valley Cave Opened to Public by Colonel Brown

The Blue Grottoes near Harrisonburg Virginia opened recently by Col. B T Brown and Maj. Edward M Brown showcase Civil War era inscriptions by Confederate and Union soldiers from Ohio Iowa Indiana Illinois Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia. The Browns have invested over 100000 developing six caverns in Shenandoah Valley, with more than 1 million spent on similar sites including Endless Caverns Natural Chimneys and Sapphire Pool. The cave features thousands of veteran names on walls and multicolored formations formed over millennia, plus a natural 84 foot tunnel and preserved soldiers stairs. A large federal payroll rumored to be buried adds local intrigue to the site’s history.

Ohio Iowa Indiana Illinois Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia Col B. T. Brown Maj Edward M. Brown Shenandoah Valley Brown Interests New Market Mount Solon Harrisonburg Valley Pike Moore Farm E Soldiers

Virginia plan praised as model for Georgia road funding

Atlanta reports Virginia’s pay-as-you-go highway program has built 24 counties of roads, improved main arteries, and attracted new industry. Governor Byrd credits the method with avoiding bonds, expanding farm to market roads, and paying off old bonds, urging Georgia to follow Virginia’s example amid bond opposition.

Atlanta Virginia Georgia Old Dominion Atlanta Journal Richmond

Bodies of Stone Father and Son Dug Up At Night

In Havre de Grace Maryland Edward Stone and his son Edgar were exhumed at 3 a m and their viscera sent to Baltimore for poison tests as part of the case involving Mrs Hattie Stone jailed for the murder of her youngest son George Stone who died June 4 under similar circumstances Sheriff Dewey Bowman witnessed the exhumation The Emma Stone mother in law was not disturbed.

Associated Presse Havre DE Grace Edward Stone Edgar Stone Baltimore Hattie Stone George Stone Angel Hill Dewey Bowman Hartford County Stone George Emma Stone Mrs. Stone

SPECIAL JULY RATES FOR SUBSCRIPTION OFFER

In advance by mail three dollars per year and by carrier thirty four dollars per year. Pay now. Saye tie Dmncoum. The Evening Star notes Miss Hilda Summers spending time in Baltimore with a friend.

the Evening Star Hilda Summers Baltimore

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