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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

1

Inland Utilities adds eleven ice and cold storage plants

Inland Utilities Inc announces acquisition of eleven ice and cold storage and fuel plants across Virginia and nearby states. J M Rothwell of Charlottesville will head the apple storage division, joining Cassco operations to oversee expanded distribution and storage capabilities for Virginia apple growers.

Virginia Inland Utilities, Inc Inland Winchester Central Atlantic States Service Corporation Cassco New Jersey Inland Utilities,Inc H. EB. Bester Ice Company Terminal Ice Company Terminal Ice and Storage Company Hageretown Ice Company Federal Milling and Refrigerating Company Hagerstown Nelson County Cold Storage Company Shipman, Va Rothwell-Garrell Company Files Brothers Company, Inc Martinsburg W. Va Biglerville Cold Storage Company Biglerville National Ice and Fuel Company R. E. Smith Company Fredericksburg Rothwell Storage and Ice Company Charlottesville Rothwell Bismarck King Casseb J. M. Rothwell Central Atlantic States

Captain Hawks Aims for Three Flight Records

Captain Frank Hawks launched from Roosevelt Field at 5 12 a m on a round trip to Los Angeles. He seeks records for east to west and west to east flights and a nonstop Pacific coast run, aiming to beat 24 hours 51 minutes. he already set a west to east record of 18 hours 21 minutes. After a 3 hour refuel stop, he will head back, with the aircraft capable of 185 miles an hour.

Associated Press Roosevelt Field N. Y Frank M. Hawks Los Angeles Pacific Coast C. B. D. Collyer Harry Tucker Hawks

Auction sale at Market Street Church and home goods

Come and try your luck at the Market Street M. E. Church Friday night June 28. An auction sale of household and kitchen furniture is scheduled for Saturday June 28 at 10 a.m. at 944 Market Street.

Market Street M. E Market St

Opening of M. B. Clowe's Jewelry Store Tonight

The jeweler M. B. Clowe invites the public to the store opening this evening at 7 p m. Souvenirs will be given to all attendees.

M. B. Clowe

Apples Wanted Early Apples At Packing House

Will receive early apples at our packing house starting Thursday June 27. Deal name to be H. W. Butler & Bro. announced for the year. Issued as a local notice seeking apple deliveries and business terms.

H. W. Butler. & Bro

Game Warden Tells of Fide and Game Laws

Open bass season runs July 1 to March 15 statewide. Fifteen bass at least ten inches may be taken daily, 150 per season. Residents over sixteen must have a license when fishing beyond their lands. Violations bring fines up to 250 dollars, jail up to thirty days, license revocation, and seizure of gear. Possession of fish suggests guilt. certain fishing methods remain unlawful west of the Blue Ridge. Hand nets allowed for legally caught fish. six foot square nets for minnows. Combination licenses sold by local clerks for 1929 1930. Warns hunters and dog owners about pre season violations and penalties. Dogs over four months require licenses. unlicensed dogs risk fines from 7.75 to 105.25 dollars per offense. Signed by F. W. Pingley, Game Warden.

Blue Ridge

President halts use of schools for prohibition literature

President Hoover intervened to stop a Treasury plan that would use public schools to disseminate prohibition pamphlets. He learned of the plan from newspapers and immediately signaled his disapproval to officials who claimed ignorance of the proposal.

Washington Hoover Prohibition Unit Treasury

Saving Grandson's Grandmother Dies After Heroic Act

Baltimore June 27 Mrs Pauline Bogel 77 died after saving her three year old grandson Frederick Bogel from injuries of June 6. She pushed him from an oncoming automobile driven by Thomas James of Baltimore.

Associated Press Baltimore Pauline Bogel Frederick Bogel

Mrs. Charles Stakely Dies in Alabama

Mrs Charles Stakely 68 former chaplain of the Daughters of American Revolution and president of the Women s Union of the Southern Baptist Convention died in Montgomery Alabama today. She was daughter of Peter Jones founder of Petersburg Virginia.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala Charles Stakely The Daughters of American Revolution Women's Union of the Southern Baptist Convention Peter Jones Petersburg

Horace McDavid Elected Kiwanis International President

Horace McDavid of Decatur Illinois was chosen to lead Kiwanis International as president at the close of the thirteenth annual Kiwanis convention held in Milwaukee on June 27.

Associated Press Milwaukee Horace McDavid Decatur Ilc Kiwanis International

Hoover Offers Farm Board Seat To Lege

President Hoover invites Alexander H. Lege of the International Harvester Company to join the Federal Farm Board. The offer was reported from Washington on June 27 by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Washington Federal Farm Board Hoover Alexander H. Lege International Harvester Company

Yard Party at Greenway Church to Benefit Ladies Aid

A yard party at Greenway Church on June 29 benefits the Ladies Aid Society. Proceeds support church missions and community service projects.

Greenway Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Pay Now Save Discount for July Special Offer

The Evening Star notes a special reduced rate for the month of July, urging readers to pay now to receive the discount. The short promotion appears as an epécial reduced rate for July only.

THE Evening Star

Alleged insane man causes trouble for officers in Winchester

Arnold E. Bayer a 29 year old New York man terrorized Whitacre area days earlier. He was jailed after incoherent behavior including eating soap and a bar of laundry soap. He hung feet up in his cell and grew violent, prompting medical care and further confinement. His mother in New York wired $40, officials consider sending him home with an officer rather than hospitalizing him.

Arnold E. Bayer New York Frederick Co Fe “Ce Bayer Whitacre Winchester New York City Virginia

Trading Brisk Volume Marks Stock Market Recovery

The New York market advanced on June 27 with brisk trading after open gains despite no rise in federal reserve brokers loans. Broad buying spanned utilities chemicals electric equipment merchandising and rail shares while oil stocks drew renewed interest. Call money stayed at 10 percent.

Associated Press New York Federal Reserve

Wanted Laborers at Paper Mill Construction Site

Help sought for labor positions at a paper mill under the supervision of construction superintendent J. Ww. Newcome. Applicants directed to apply at the site.

J. Ww. Newcome

Bryarly School House Schedule Forthcoming Event Note

A note from the committee lists Bryarly School House events for Thursday evening July 4 with a rain plan for Friday evening. The fragment indicates a scheduled community gathering with contingency for bad weather.

Bryarly School House

Death summons Louis Nixdorff former resident

Word was received of the death of Louis Nixdorff fifty eight about several days after a stroke. He lived in Winchester for years and worked in life insurance. Survived by his second wife and son Donald Nixdorff of Winchester and by Miss Georgia McDonald now Mrs Albert Baker and her son. Funeral set for Cook Funeral Home Baltimore, burial in Frederick Maryland.

Louis Semetas Cimore Biteod Winchester Frederick Louis M. Nixdorff Maryland Georgia McDonald Albert L. Baker Nixdorff

Aubrey Weaver Presides Over Virginia Bar Exams

About 225 students from various Virginia sections took the state bar examination in Roanoke this week, continuing through Wednesday. Aubrey G. Weaver of Front Royal led the exam as chairman of the State Board of Law Examiners with several assistants. John B. Minor of Richmond served as board president, ill at home.

Virginia Roanoke Board of Examiners Aubrey G. Weaver Front Royal State Board of Law Examiners John B. Minor Richmond

Hoover Interested in Protecting Domestic Sugar Industry

Stephen H. Love, president of the United States Beet and Sugar Association, testified before the Senate finance sub-committee that President Hoover, within the last three months, expressed strong interest in protecting the domestic sugar industry. Love recalled Hoover sharing views in Utah during the last campaign and in Washington since his election. Mrs. Esther Smith departed this morning for Washington to visit her daughter.

Associated Press Washington Hoover Senate Finance Stephen H. Love United States Beet and Sugar Association Love Utah

Public Sale of Household and Kitchen Furniture

Household and kitchen furniture to be sold at public auction on Saturday June 29 at 1 30 p m. The sale will be held at 632 North Main Street.

N. Main St

Emma Cooper Dies After Paralytic Stroke in Winchester

Mrs Emma Sophia Cooper 67 wife of Cornelius N Cooper a Kernstown farmer died at home from a stroke suffered in Winchester less than a week earlier She collapsed in the F W Woolworth store on North Loudoun street and was taken home for care Funeral services will be at 3 pm Sunday at her Kernstown home with Rev O D Lambert and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester.

Emma Sophia Cooper Cornelius N. Cooper Kernstown Winchester Loudoun Street Cooper Chambersville Harrison Baylies Frederick County Methoist Episcopal Church Ollie C Stanley L Hunter N Graham E. Cooper Samuel J. Cooper Martinsburg W. Va Ethel Coverstone Misa Viola Per Hunter Bayliss Arthur Bayliss Annie Ramey Hayfield O. D. Lambert Kernstown Church Mount Hebron

Suspect Arrested After $800 Bank Hold-Up Near Hagerstown

State police and county officers arrested a youth about 25 in connection with the June 27 robbery at the Maugansville branch of the Hagerstown Bank and Trust Company. He was taken to the state's attorney for questioning and later to be confronted by bank cashier C. E. Riggs, the robbery’s victim.

Associated Press Hagerstown Maugansville Hagerstown Bank and Trust Company Harper E. Ballentine C. E. Riggs

Virginians To Gift Hoover Fishing Rod At White House

The Orange County Izaak Walton League plans to present President Hoover with a fly rod and reel in a White House ceremony at noon on July 17. The event follows Hoover's Rapidan River fishing trips and will be arranged by George J. Browning and Max Fleisher.

Hoover Orange County Izaak Walton White House Browning Orange Madison Washington Charlottesville Pyrd Porter A. Willis Roberteer Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Gordoneville Volunteer Fire Company Byrd Virginia Ladies Auxiliary

Special July Rates Offered for Subscriptions

Advertisement notes July rates of $3 per year in advance by Matt and $4 per year in advance by carrier with a prompt pay discount to save.

Matt THE Evening Star

Rain Delays End as Tennis Tourney Resumes Play

After days of rain delays the men's tennis tournament resumes with first round action and several second round matches. Notables include Edmonds defeating Finley 1-6 7-5 9-7 to face Fowle, and Harold Sheetz upsetting J Taylor 6-2 7-5. Frances Page handles entry details for the ladies tournament slated for July 4.

Mies Frances Page Omma Gina Baker Edmonds J. N. G. Finley Fowle H. K. Green Fred Glaize, Jr John Rodman Ryland Washington J. M. Steck, Jr Seabury Davies Steck Nelson Page Way

Local Ball Club To Play Hose Co Here Saturday

The Winchester baseball team meets Hose Company No. 4 of Martinsburg West Virginia at Rouss Spring grounds Saturday at 3 pm. It is designated ladies day with free admission for women and a complimentary event, funded by a pass-the-hat collection from men. The Martinsburg team is expected to be tough but Winchester aims to win.

Hose Co Winchester Hose Company No. 4 Martinsburg W. Va Rouss West Virginians

Nation To Honor Pulaski Memory Observance Set For Oct 11

President Hoover proclaimed October 11 1929 as a day to commemorate Brig Gen Casimer Pulaski Revolutionary War general who was killed at Savannah Georgia marking the 150th anniversary of his death and honoring his memory.

Associated Press Washington Hoover Casimer Pulaski Savannah

Large Increase Expected in Fishing Permits Demand

The State Commodities reports 160 165 hunting trapping and fishing licenses mailed for 1929 30 to counties and cities, the largest total yet and about 20 000 more than last year. The new license year starts July 1 with one badge per license and 10 000 reserve licenses kept. Distribution includes 118 350 county licenses 37 125 state licenses 4 140 non resident licenses and 1 250 non resident fishing licensees. Richmond city received 5 410 licenses while Augusta County leads with 3 205.

State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Commonwealth Commission Richmond City Augusta

Smoot Weighs Sliding Scale Plan In Senate

Chairman Smoot of the Senate finance committee said today he is not certain a sliding scale plan can be worked out satisfactorily. He spoke during remarks from Washington amid ongoing budget discussions.

Associated Press Washington Smoot Senate Finance Committee

Brown Nominated Republican Governor Candidate in Virginia

Dr William Mosley Brown a former Democrat until 1928 was named Republican nominee for Virginia governor at ACCA Temple in Alexandria The coalition ticket unites anti Smith and Republican forces to challenge the Democratic ticket in the August 6 primary Dickerson of Russell County was named for Newton governor with other nominations by Roy V Wolf and S Berkeley noted The scene highlighted a rising Republican anti Smith momentum in state politics

Associated Presa Acca Temple Mond William Mosley Brown Virginia Brown Roanoke Base Com Slemp National Repubican Vireginia Dr. Brown Themence Dickerson R. Walter Dickerson Russell County Neuton Scott Ty Wright Oes Berkeley anti-Smith Lankford A. W. Brittingham Hampton

Leviathan Condemned over Alleged Liquor Sales at Sea

Assistant Secretary Lowman announced an immediate investigation into reports that the Leviathan sold liquor on eastbound trips from New York. The New York Herald Tribune claimed liquor was sold aboard on both east and westbound voyages.

Associated Press Washington Lowman Leviathan New York New York Herald-Tribune

U. S. Surplus May Reach 70 Million

Secretary Mellon said the latest estimate projects a government surplus of 160 million to 170 million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, as of June 27.

Associated Press Washington Mellon

Ambassadors Debate Naval Disarmament Approach

In London on Tuesday Ambassador Dawes and Ambassador Gibson discussed methods for tackling the naval disarmament problem with Premier Ramsay MacDonald but reached no definite agreement. Dawes announced this at a press conference today.

Associated Press London Ambassador Dawes Gibson Ramsey MacDonald Dawes

Swedish Airman Returns To Iceland

Captain Albin Annenberg, Swedish flyer, returned to Reykjavik after earlier departure for Ivigtut Greenland while attempting a trans Atlantic flight to the United States in his plane the Sverige.

Associated Press Reykjavik Iceland Albin Annenberg United States Sverige Ivigtut Greenland

Wealthy Farmer Is Found Slain in Salisbury

John Livingston a 53 year old wealthy Wicomico farmer was found dead by his son Clyde 17 with bullet holes behind each ear. Coroner S T White and officials Bailey Duffy investigated and would not say if it was murder or self inflicted.

Associated Preas Salisbury John Livingston Wicomico Clyde S. T. White Levin C. Bailey Ralph C. Duffy

Dividend Notice From The Commercial & Savings Bank

The Directors have declared the usual semi annual dividend of three percent payable July 1 1929. Checks will be mailed. John I Sloat cashier signs the notice dated 6 26 16 21.

The Commercial & Savings Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Martinsburg, W. Va Apple Storage Division Editor Star F. W. Pingley oGeine the Assoctiated Press Chas. Stakely Alabama Kiwanis Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Old Dominion Paul Scarborough Franklin Allen J. Saville C €. O'Connor Godrick E. Lee Trinkle H. B. McCormac Arnold Bayer Louis Nixdorf Aubrey Weaver U.S. Sugar Industry Interests President Esther Smith Emma Cooper Bank Virginians Pulaski C. Bascom Slemp U. S John I, Sloat
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