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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1930

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Farrar Concert Brings Eastern Cities to Winchester

Miss Farrar, famed operatic star now focusing on lieder, will perform in Winchester with a voice praised for purity and rich timbre. Critics note her mastery of German French Italian and English diction and her subtle dramatic timing. Reserved seats from $1 to $2 go on sale Monday at Baker's Drug Store.

Nything Sh Miss Farrar Miss Yarrar Winchester Baltimore Washington Farrar Baker’s Drug Store

Lancaster to participate in Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

Director-General Nelson F Richards reports Lancaster Pa will join plans for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. E H Vogel of Blossom Hill Fruit Farm has been named chairman to coordinate Lancaster participation with Adams Franklin Cumberland counties. A mass meeting in Chambersburg will align plans and the festival attracts nationwide inquiries about dates and routes to Shenandoah Valley and Winchester.

Messrs. Richards DuShane and Glass Chambersburg Franklin Adams Cumberland Nelson F. Richards E. H. Vogel Blossom Hill Fruit Farm Lancaster Shenandoah Vogel Pennsylvania Glass DuShane United States Shenandoah Valley Winchester

Square Dance At Friendship Hall Tonight

Announced by Ryland Jenner and Jack Bowers, an old time square dance at Friendship Fire Company hall begins at 8 p m tonight. Excellent music will be provided and a large crowd is hoped for. Proceeds go to the Friendship Company.

Ryland Jenner Jack Bowers Friendship Fire Company Friendship Company

Last Joint Hunt Meet in Clarke County Marks Long Day

Golden Bridge Hunt Club of New York joins Blue Ridge and Middlebury hunts near Millwood in Clarke County for an all day chase toward the Shenandoah. Masters Langhorne Gibson D C Sante and Jenmeberaes led the clubs as the fox evaded the dogs, ending with a hunt breakfast at Carter Hall.

Old Clarke County Golden Bridge Hunt Club New York Blue Ridge Cleburg Hunt Springsbury Shenandoah River Chapel Hill Ralph Richardson Berryville

New Denaturant For Alcohol Is Petroleum Dinapthalene

The prohibition bureau reports a new petroleum denaturant for alcohol that is harmless yet highly odorous and tastes unpleasant and cannot be removed from the alcohol. W. V. Linder leads tests to see if it affects denatured alcohol in various uses. the denaturant is described as petroleum dinapthalene with the key benefit that it cannot be separated from the alcohol.

Associated Press Washington Prohibition Bureau W. V. Linder

Saint Patrick Topic to Be Heard at Cen tenary Church

At tomorrow evening service the Rev. Dr. S L Flickinger will discuss Saint Patrick. The pastor has studied the life of the patron saint of Ireland and lectured widely on the subject.

Centenary Reformed Church S. L. Flickinger Saint Patrick

Virginia cities may retire maturing bonds under new act

A Virginia legislature session bill lets any city or town issue bonds to fund refund and retire existing obligations. Introduced by Hov Joseph S. Denny of Winchester and Frederick and Clarke counties, the act authorizes councils to fund or refund and issue new bonds with required printing or engraving on the bonds.

Virginia Hov Joseph S. Denny Winchester Frederick Clarke Counties

Strong Stock Market Support Lifts Prices In New York

Strong buying interest entered the New York market after an early session of heaviness. Short covering by professionals who had sold heavily earlier helped push closing prices higher. Pools marked up to near year highs as money concerns loomed. Total volume around 150000 shares.

Associated Press New York

Work Suspended On Six Parrots

Washington march 15 with three new psittacosis cases the hygienic laboratory of the Public Health Service temporarily suspends work with six parrots to seek a cure for the tropical disease.

Associated Press Washington The United States Public Health Service

Flames Destroy Thirteen Planes at Hadley Field

Thirteen airplanes were destroyed in a fire that consumed the hangar of New York Air Terminals Inc at Hadley field in South Plainfield New Jersey. The estimated loss is 200000 dollars.

Associated Press South Plainfield N. J New York Air Terminals, Inc Hadley Field

Robi Campbell Native of County Dies in Kansas

Robert Madison Campbell of Stony Mead county La Fontaine Kansas dies March 6 at home aged 85. He married Elizabeth Harber in 1874 and is survived by eight children seven or more grandchildren and sisters Mrs. Nannie Glass and Mrs. Emma Maupin and brother Allan Campbell.

la Fontaine Kansas Robert Madison Campbell Nannie R. Glass Ien Campbell Elizabeth Allen Harber LaFayette County Missouri Robert Madison Rebecca Anne Campbell Stony Mead Glass Emma C. Maupin Prairie Arkansas Allan Walton Campbell Nowata Oklahoma

Emma Weaver 81 Dies at Stephens City in Frederick Co

Miss Emma Weaver of a prominent Frederick County family died at her sister Annie Weaver’s home in Stephens City from complications. She was 81 and survived by two sisters Mrs. L A Adams and Mrs. Jennie Nanger. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from Stephens City Methodist Church with Rev. O D Lambert officiating. Green Hill Cemetery interment. Pallbearers named Carver Boyer William McLeod John Hinkins Assell Shryock Maurice McDonald Mack Carbaugh.

Emma Weaver Frederick County Annie Weaver Stephens City Miss Weaver Old Home Place L. A. Adams Jennie Nanger Methodist Episcopal Church, South Rev O. D. Lambert Green Hill Cemetery Carver Boyer William McLeod John Hinkins Assell Shryock Maurice McDonald Mack Carbaugh

Mrs William Reed Dies Near Boyce

Mrs William Reed died at her home near Boyce on Thursday morning after a period of declining health. She was aged and survived by her husband William Reed three daughters Ida Reed Annie Swartz and Mrs George Hilliard and a son John Reed. Funeral service was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church South White Post with burial beside the church. Pallbearers included Holly Pipher William Pipher Frank Stuart Charles Stuart Col Romine and Clarence Thompson.

Boyce William Reed Here John Reed Methodist Episcopal Church South White Post Holly Pipher William Pipher Frank Stuart Charles Stuart Col. Romine Clarence Thompson

Gore High School Debate Declares Prohibition A Failure

A packed Gore crowd heard Gore High School defeat Winchester Debating Society in a 3 to 2 decision. The affirmative cited prohibition failure with Luttrell Goode and Luttrell. the negative, Davis Clemons and Anderson, argued it succeeded.

Sheetz Joe Ridge Schoolhouse Gore

Plan to split B&O merger adds two lines to independents

Philadelphia trade groups filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission urging moderation of the railroad consolidation. The plan would make the Reading and Jersey Central railroads the basis of an independent system while the two lines would join the Baltimore and Ohio network.

The Associated Press Ashington Reading Jersey Central Interstate Commerce Commission Trade Organizations of Philadelphia L. H. Graff Commercial Exchange of Philadelphia Baltimore and Ohio

Chest Clinic To Be Held March 21 By District Nurse

The District Nurse Association sponsors a chest clinic in the association rooms at the county rest room building near the county clerk's office on Friday March 21 from 9 30 a m to noon and from 2 to 4 p m. Dr C W Scott of the State Board of Health Richmond will supervise free chest examinations for TB symptoms or suspicions. Children under 14 will not be examined without a written request from their family physician.

District Nurse Association C. W. Scott State Board of Health Richmond

Little One's Funeral for Baby Lewis Anderson in West Virginia

The ten month old Lewis Edward Anderson, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson of Yellow Springs, W Va, died Thursday from heart trouble after a five minute illness. Funeral conducted at Hebron Luterance Church by Rev C H And n. burial beside the church. Three great grandmothers Ella Séchrist Emma Anderson and Alice Mason attended along with two living great grandfathers.

Lewis Edward Anderson Lee Anderson Yellow Springs W. Va Hebron Lutherance C. H. and Ella Séchrist Emma Anderson Alice Mason

Young Tom Ryan Seriously Injured In Auto Accident

In Sheridan Wyoming March 15 Thomas Fortune Ryan grandson of the late New York financier was hospitalized after an auto crash last night He suffered a possible skull fracture and neck cuts but regained consciousness and was expected to recover He drove his car into a gravel truck and a tree concerns John Barry Ryan of Newark

Associated Press Sheridan Wyo Thomas Fortune Ryan New York Ryan John Barry Ryan Newark

DeHavens In Temporary Home After Gainesboro Fire

Mr and Mrs Mack DeHaven and their children lost their Gainesboro home to a recent fire and have moved into a nearby Whitacre estate house. They thank the Gainesboro Community League and Winchester Fire Company for aid and praise friends and neighbors for support.

Mack DeHaven Gainesboro Whitacre

Child Scalded By Coffee In Clarke County Incident

Melvin Crismore, 19 months old, son of Mrs. Eva Crismore, formerly of Winchester now living in Wadesville Clarke County, pulled a pot of hot coffee from the stove Thursday morning spilling it over his body injuring the right arm and side of the face and burning one eye.

Melvin Crismore Eva Crismore Winchester Wadesville Clarke County

Firemen Thank Winchester Community for Bazaar Support

The Sarah Zane Fire Company expresses gratitude to citizens of Winchester and surrounding country for liberal bazar contributions and to all who assisted in making it a success. Signed by Captain R. B. Brown and Bazaar Committee members George Sumption Loryn Crabill Clay Manuel.

Sarah Zane Fire Company Winchester R. B. Brown George Sumption Loryn Crabill Clay Manuel

Man Convicted of Possession as Officers Break In

City officers break into Theodore Campbell home on a search warrant. Campbell found guilty of illegal possession after officers claimed moonshine was poured into a tub. An appeal is set for Corporation Court Monday with jury members listed.

C. Lee Barr Corporation Court Theodore Campbell L. D. Ritter Carlin Gray Lewis Armel M. Lohr Capper E. Blair Keetz D. H. Sincendiver Hugh Grim Campbell Lee Barr Tom Boyd Amon Strosnider Victor Ransom Martinsburg W. Va

Kaufman Buys The Style Shoppe In Winchester

Leo Kaufman, formerly of New York and Pennsylvania ladies wear businesses, has purchased the Style Shoppe on North Loudoun Street from David Miller. He will operate as Kaufman's offering all new stock and up to date styles at good prices. He leaves for New York to buy spring merchandise and aims to serve Winchester with fashionable, affordable women’s apparel. He is son in law of N Shearer of Romney West Virginia and is a known local businessman.

Leo Kaufman New York Johnstown Altoona Loudoun Street David Miller Kaufman Winchester N. Shearer Romney W. Va

Annual Sermon To South End Firemen Tomorrow Night

The South End Hose Company plans its annual sermon at First Baptist Church next Sunday night March 16 at 7 30. Firemen will assemble at 7 on West Monmouth Street and march to the church. Two chaplains Rev E T Clark and Rev E J Rohart will speak brief talks with special music. the public is invited and every member is expected to attend on time.

South End Hose Company First Baptist Church West Monmouth Street E. T. Clark E. J. Rohart First Brethren Church

Robert Showalter Critically Ill With Pneumonia

Robert Showalter age is critically ill at his parents' home 442 South Main Street with pneumonia. He recently moved to Pennsylvania for a new position but fell ill Monday night and was brought home as his condition worsened under a physician's care.

Robert Showalter William Showalter South Main Street Young Showalter Pennsylvania Robert

Naval conference shows united front among three powers

London dispatch reports 100 percent agreement among the United States Great Britain and Japan on the naval settlement as delegates move closer to a final solution. Clinton Stimson seeks jurists Root and Moore opinions on a piracy clause for submarine disarmament.

United States Great Britain Japan Associated Press London Henry Stimson America Elihu Root John Bassett Moore Root Moore Wekend

Virginia Supreme Court voids Layman act on venue change

The Virginia State Supreme Court of Appeals held the Layman act unconstitutional for granting a change of venue only to a limited class of officers charged with crimes. The ruling denied mandamus to William A. Farmer and W. O. Smith to compel Lynchburg Corporation Court to grant a venue change.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia State Supreme Court of Appeals William A. Farmer W. O. Smith Corporation Court of Lynchburg Supreme Court

Showers and Cool Spell Mark Week Ahead

The outlook from Washington forecasts showers in the North and Middle Atlantic states early week with a warmer Monday and Tuesday followed by a cooler spell on Wednesday or Thursday. Temperatures to run near or slightly below normal thereafter.

Washington Middle Atlantic

Cake Sale and Supper at Sacred Heart Sunday School

Sacred Heart announces a cake sale and supper in the Sunday School room on Monday March 17 with supper starting at 5:06 p.m. and seating for 16. Proceeds support church activities and maintenance.

Sacred Heart Sunday School Mon

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Handley Orchard Vegtare Pennsylvania City Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Friendship Hall Clarke Middleburg Golden Bridge Blue Ridge New Petroleum Robi. Campbell County Gore School Little One Young Tom Ryan DeHavens Charles Evans Liberty New Jersey Trenton South End Reed Matsudaira
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