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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1930

Page

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Unemployment Day Protests Clash With Police Nationwide

Demonstrations on International Unemployment Day trigger arrests in several cities including Washington New York and Berlin. Tear gas used at the White House fronting the Capitol leads to a quick dispersal as six leaders are seized and others flee amid clashes with police.

Associated Press United States Europe Washington London Berlin White House Waterbury Worcester Mass Union Square New York America Moscow Pravda Izvestia Paris Neukoellin Warsaw Munich Bavaria Bert Lawrence Pennsylvania Avenue Hoover Lawrence

Winchester Voter Census Shows 3612 Eligible Residents

A survey ordered by the Secretary of the Commonwealth lists 3612 eligible voters in Winchester. It notes 120 registered colored voters confined to three of four precincts, with detailed ward by ward breakdown and color distribution. The second precinct in the first ward has 1124 voters, while the largest colored block is 66 in the first precinct of the second ward.

Winchester Zane Engine House Alsc Secretary of the Commonwealth J. Gray Beverley Corporation Court

Appeals From Fine For No Tag In Frederick County

Luther Mowrey was fined 35.25 by Justice Tavenner for driving without a license plate. He appealed to the Circuit Court, saying he planned to move to West Virginia and had applied for a WV license, arguing reciprocity and late delivery. He admitted using the car on three days and was fined 10 for each day.

Luther Mowrey Justine Tavenner Mowrey Frederick County West Virginia Virginia Justice Tavenner

Local Scouts Play Tonight At Martinsburg

The Troop 1 Boy Scouts of America basketball team travels to Martinsburg to face Troop 5 cagers. Troop 1 holds an undefeated season record and Troop 5 also sports a strong record, promising an exciting matchup.

Martinsburg Troop 1 Boy Scouts of America Troop 5

Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice

Regular monthly meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Co will be held Friday night February 7 at 8 p m Matters of importance to be discussed H C Manuel Secretary

Sarah Zane Fire Co

Little Theatre Movement Grows in Winchester Community

The piece notes a surge in Little Theatre groups across the United States driven by desires beyond mere entertainment. It highlights aims to develop individuals, foster interest in drama, and provide community opportunities, with financial success possible through well-run organizations. Winchester forms a group planning its first performance soon.

United States Little Theatre Winchester

Richards appoints DuShane to lead Apple Blossom parade

Nelson F Richards director general of the seventh Apple Blossom Festival names James R DuShane as parade director with Grover H Schlack W A Baker Harry W Butler and Alva C Richards assisting In Richmond Richards notes the role's exacting duties and the need for early plans as entries and inquiries pour in from across states for the Winchester event.

Nelson F. Richards James R. DuShane Richards DuShane Grover H. Schlack W. A. Baker Harry W. Butler Alva C. Richards du Shane

Prelate Denies Prohibition Five Failure In U S

A report from Washington notes Catholic advocates denying that prohibition worsened farmers conditions in North Dakota. Representative Business refutes barley demand claims, while anti prohibition arguments stress prosperity and cleaner environments under the dry law before the House judiciary committee.

Associated Press Washington Callahan Bright North Dakota Business Pierce Blevant

French delegation sails to London after ovation for Tardieu

Paris of March 6 reports Aristide Briand leading the French delegation to the London conference. M. Tardieu received a cheering sendoff at the railroad station as he bade them farewell. The cabinet of Andre Tardieu endured a tough session in the Chamber, but won a 53 vote confidence margin.

Paris London Aristide Briand Andre Tardieu M. Tardieu Chamber of Deputies Tardieu

Field Fire on Pughtown Road Delays Fire Response

An alarm reported a field fire about three miles from the county on the Pughtown pike. The caller refused to guarantee costs, so the fire department would not respond, citing a rule that aid beyond city limits must be paid for due to equipment wear and time.

Pughtown Pike

Natex Regular and 85c Special at People s Service Drug Store

A local drug store advertises Natex Regular at 1.25 regular price with a 85 cent special, inviting shoppers to visit People s Service Drug Store for the deal. The notice appears as a compact classified advertisement likely from an early 20th century issue.

Rouss Fire Co Calls March Meeting Attendance Requested

Rouss Fire Co. will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday night March 7 at 8 o'clock. A large attendance is requested. Signed LEE M Lamp.

Lee M, Lamp

Mrs Barley Rest Beside Husband in Mount Hebron Cemetery

The funeral of Mrs Belle B Barley widow of Captain Lewis D Barley formerly of Winchester occurred in Harpers Ferry West Virginia. The service was at Camp Hill Harpers Ferry and the remains were to be interred beside her husband in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester. Survivors include two sons Thomas Barley Newark New Jersey Marvin Barley Philadelphia one daughter Mrs J B Quisenberry New York and five sisters.

Belle B. Barley Lewis D. Barley Winchester Harpers Ferry W. Va Camp Hill H. Carroll Burkins Mount Hebron

Stephens City Principal Denies School Gambling Report

R E Aylor principal of Stephens City High School in Virginia rejects a front page Frederick County article alleging gambling gun toting and cigarette smoking in area schools. He argues the piece is unfounded and notes limited incidents and efforts to foster honor and trust. He cites cross‑paper spread and defends Stephens City High School against widespread hype.

Frederick County Stephens City High School G. W. Ropp Middletown Stephens City

Police Court Fines Total in Disorderly Conduct and DUI

Police Judge Weems issued fines to Silas Lineburg Bob Stuart and Sarah Brannon for disorderly conduct at Sunday morning arrest by Officers Boyd and Strosnider each fined 17 dollars. L Curtis Bowers paid 3 dollars for overtime parking on North Loudoun Street. Joe Hayes and A Thompson faced 68 and 30 days jail respectively for illegal liquor possession with suspended sentences. Leo Herrell received 113 dollars fine 30 days jail and one year license revocation for driving under the influence. J W Madigan and W A Stultz faced 14 dollars fine for reckless driving after a wreck at Loudoun and Cork. No injuries resulted.

Weems Silas Lineburg Bob Stuart Sarah Brannon Boyd and Strosnider L. Curtis Bowers North Loudoun Street Boscawen Piccadilly Joe Hayes A. Thompson Leo Herrell J. W. Madigan W. A. Stultz Loudoun Cork Streets

Re Appointed as Electoral Board Member in Winchester

By order of the Corporation Court of Winchester A R Breckenridge is re appointed to the city electoral board for a three year term He has served on the board for years and has long chaired it.

City of Winchester Corporation Court of Winchester A. R. Breckenridge Mr. Breckenridge

Friendship Fire Co Meeting Scheduled for March 6

The Friendship Fire Company announces its regular monthly meeting at Friendship Hall on Thursday evening March 6 at 8 o'clock. Preliminary plans for the annual banquet will be discussed along with other important business.

The Friendship Fire Company Friendship Hall

Senate Defeats Measure to Punish Treasurer

A Senate measure to punish a treasurer for failing to report delinquent accounts was defeated. The report details a shooting that seriously wounded 14 year old Marvin Mitchell of Buckton Virginia, who suffered a left-side wound puncturing the large intestine and remains in Memorial Hospital in serious condition. The bullet's location is unknown as doctors await X-rays while Warren County authorities seek clues to the attackers identity.

Marvin Mitchell Susie Mitchell Buckton Memorial Hospital Warren County Henry Wright Ms. Susie. Mitchell Hs Ie Warren Courtly

Grundy Denies Tariff League Office In Senate

In a Senate cross examination Senator Grundy Republican of Pennsylvania denied that any official of the American Tariff League occupied his Senate office building offices. Senate rules chair Moses said he had investigated reports of league offices in Grundy space and found they were used by the senator s personal employees. Faubel Lerch and Doane were named in the probe as possible occupiers of rooms in the building.

Associated Press Washington Senate Grundy Pensylvania American Tariff League Moses Senate Rules Committee League Senator Grundy Arthur L. Faubel New York Senate Lobby Committee Pennsylvania Walsh Montana Faubel John Lerch Warren F. Doane Philadelphia The Penn

A and P Spends $13 471 000 For Virginia Goods

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company says in 1929 it spent $13,471,900 on Virginia products sold in its stores across 34 states. Virginia purchases covered fresh produce and raw materials totaling $3.8 million, tobacco products about $7 million, and peanuts about $500,000.

Associated Press Washington Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Virginia Old Dominion

Virginia Senate Tangles With Tax Bills And Indemnity Plan

The Virginia Senate postponed Hall's malfeasance bill on delinquent tax reporting and approved dental code and obstruction laws. The House concurred with Buchanan tax exemptions with a five year local tax break for new industries, and created a commission to study state indemnity insurance for claims. Continued discussion on salary increases and other measures expected tomorrow.

Raymond Sisson Lancaster Richmond House Gilliam Pollard James A. Bear Roanoke City Assembly Buchanan House of Delegates Virginia Moffett Staunton Senate McCauley Roanoke Virginia General Assembly

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Baltimore H. C. Manuel Sect Apple Blossom U. S Mgr. Foley House Committee Henry Ford Thomas A. Edison Samuel Crowther Bayside L. L Lenna Lowe Youst Woman's Christian Temperance Union Capital Pughtown Road Natex People's Service Drug Store Rouss Fire CO Mrs. Barley Husband Mt. Hele Editor Star W. Forney Tariff League A. and Lower Branch Hall Kisling Chakney Wise
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