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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1930

Page

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Apple Blossom Festival Draws Brunswick Children in Parade

Hundreds of Brunswick Maryland schoolchildren will take part in the first day parade of the Seventh Annual Apple Blossom Festival. Superintendent Palmer of Brunswick and Prof Garland R Quarles of Handley High School coordinated participation by rail with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Brunswick Palmer Garland R. Quarles Handley High School Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Maryland School Brunswick Aggregation

Many Entries Coming For Apple Fete Parade

Hundreds of school children likely to march on first day as more than 20 schools return entry planks. A special $10 prize will be awarded to the first 30 schools that send in blanks. Miss M Frieda Koontz plans broad junior league participation and helped organize floats for second day events.

Quarles Koontz M. Frieda Koontz Virginia Educational and Cooperative Association Virginia The Educational Association Miss Koontz

Spring Display by Lansddowne Co at George Washington Hotel

The Lansddowne Co importers of New York present a spring display of drapery dress material household linens novelties and bridge prizes. The event runs March 20 from 1 to 6 pm with local representative Gene E Pennypacker.

Lansddowne Co New York George Washington Hotel Gene E Pennypacker

Pope Protests Against Soviet Mocking Church

Soviet authorities denounced the pope as religious services abroad rally Catholics while Moscow prepares anti God events. In Russia anti religious meetings and a large atheist congress are planned with thousands marching at the Planetarium. The pope led a huge Mass at St Peter's Basilica with 70 000 in attendance.

St. Peter St. Peter's Bascilla Moscow Russia Soviet Union Society of Militant Athlests Moscow Planetarium

Funeral Services At Stephens City For Mrs. Young

Mrs. Ann Ophelia Young widow of Alfred H. Young of Stephens City died at her daughter’s Huntington home Sunday afternoon. She was 85 and survived by one daughter, several grandchildren, and a great granddaughter. Interment followed Monday at Green Hill Cemetery with services by Rev. Snyder Alleman of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Stephens City Ann Ophelia Young Alfred H. Young E. C. Cadwallader Huntington W. Va George and Emily Guard Cadwallader Frank and Alfred Cadwall Green Hill Cemetery Snyder Alleman Trinity Lutheran Church

Doheny Defense Concludes Giving Of Its Evidence

The Edward Doheny bribery trial for Elk Hills lease ends its defense testimony as prosecutors prepare for jury deliberation. Investigators focus on former Doheny officers to show he had no role in negotiations that won the Elk Hills naval reserve lease.

Doheny Associated Press Washington Edward L. Doheny Elk Hills Elk Bee Celony Albert B. Fall Angries of Interior Cal Naval Reserve Doheny Com

For Sale Sow and Pigs in Grimes Va

For sale a sow with piglets remaining on farm in Grimes Virginia listed as A3 18 lp 21 details sparse but item tag indicates livestock sale by Glenn Allamong location Grimes Virginia buyer to respond to contact.

Glenn Allamong Grimes

Americans press talks at Naval Conference amid parity deadlock

The American delegation met to discuss the Franco Italian parity stalemate at the Naval Conference. Amb. Morrow and Cmdr. Harold Train submitted ideas, aiming to spark discussion with France and Italy. If stalemate lasts to Sunday, a limited five power treaty among the United States Great Britain Japan is anticipated as a possible outcome.

Ted Press London Morrow Harold Train The Daily Express France Italy Tardieu MacDonald Great Britain United States Great Britain Japan

Officers Chosen By Local S P C A Branch

The annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals elected officers for the coming year at the secretary's home. New president is Dr. L. M. Allen with M M Lynch as first vice president and Mrs. Frank H. Krebs as second vice president. Frances P. Page becomes treasurer and Mrs. Robert M. Ward secretary. Executive board includes Augusta Conrad Clarence Hard D W Lupton L M Allen Harry F. Byrd. Persell D. Plank named agent with Dr. E W Miller as veterinarian and Herbert S. Larrick as counsel.

Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Robert M. Ward South Washington Street L. M. Allen M. M. Lynch Frank H. Krebs Frances P. Page Augusta Conrad Clarence

Bill to Strip Diplomats of Immunity Sparks Debate

Senator McKellar with Democratic support introduced a bill to repeal immunity for foreign diplomats in traffic cases. The move follows a Washington injury crash involving a Chilean embassy driver, Commander Joan Poulch, and rail worker Paul Edmond Hammond who was badly injured after the diplomat allegedly ran a red light. Witnesses say the diplomat’s car ran a red light before the collision.

Associated Press Washington McKeller Tennesse McKellar Joan Poulch Paul Edmond Hammond Hammond

Woman Dies After Fire at 531 Highland Avenue

Mrs. Joanna Glenn, an elderly resident, was found ablaze in her home on Highland Avenue after attempting to light a lamp. She died shortly after arrival at Memorial Hospital as investigators consider self-ignition while lighting the lamp.

Joanna Glenn Memorial Hospital Lee Barr Charles Taylor Taylor Roland Ashley Sam Gibbs

Thurman Ramey Dies After Short Illness in Boyce

Thurman Ramey, 45, of Boyce, died early today at Memorial Hospital after a brief heart illness that began earlier this week. He was brought to the hospital last night. Survived by his wife and seven children. Body to Boyce home. funeral arrangements not learned at press time.

Thurman Ramey Boyce Memorial Hospital Mr Ramey

Urges Clarke County to Aid Stratford Fund

Miss Agnes R. Page chair men the Stratford fund for Greenway and Chapel districts in Clarke county asks Clarke county residents to donate to preserve Robert E. Lee’s Stratford home as a memorial. Contributions sent to Miss Agnes R. Page in Boyce.

Clarke County Stratford Agnes R. Page Stratford Fund Greenway Chapel Chapel and Virginia Robert E. Lee Connecticut Boyce

Admiral Byrd Honors Captain Scott At Oamaru Prize

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd paid tribute to Captain Robert F. Scott, the Antarctic explorer who died in 1912, while presenting a prize to winners of Scott memorial essays at Oamaru High School. Byrd said his expedition members deeply respected Scott, calling him the hero of heroes.

Associated Press Oamaru New Zealand Richard E. Byrd Robert F. Scott Antarctic Scott Oamaru High School Byrd

Virginia Adopts Speed Limit Change Amid Debate

Richmond March 18 two major highway bills passed during the recent General Assembly session raise the speed limit to 45 miles per hour and bar inspectors from collecting fees for prosecutions. Debate centers on whether the new 45 mph limit is an actual fixed limit or merely leniency in the old act.

Richmond General Assembly Virginia T. McCall Frazier Division of Motor Vehicles

Taft Quote Flags Glorious Dry Law Support

Prohibition advocates cite former President Taft in a House judiciary hearing, recalling his 1928 note that the dry law’s result was glorious. Horace Taft read the letter to Prof Irving Fisher, urging continued public pressure to enforce Prohibition amid two thirds majorities in Congress.

Associated Press Washington Friends of Prohibition House Judiciary Committee William Howard Taft Irving Fisher Yale Horace Taft Taft School For Connecticut Congress

Postal Employes Hold Convention In Chambersburg

The Cumberland Valley Postal Employes Association met at Penn Hall School Chambersburg with over 350 post office workers attending a banquet. Speakers included Superintendent Fitch and Representative Beers. Winchester delegation included Postmaster H. C. Stouffer and colleagues.

Winchester Cumberland Valley Postal Employes’ Association Penn Hall Chambersburg M. Fleming Fitch Postoffice Service Division Beers Congress Capitol Theatre H. C. Stouffer Robert Grim T. O. Warren J. H. Seal, Jr Gus Haines Joseph Miller A. R. Conner H. C. Manuel E. E. Peer Herman Lee Lloyd Darr

Huston to Testify Again in Lobby Probe

Claudius H. Huston, chairman of the Republican National Committee, is recalled to testify about $36,100 from Union Carbide for the Tennessee River Improvement Association. Records show two checks deposited by Huston. one for $22,000 and another for $14,100 used to buy stocks. Huston says he turned the funds over to the Improvement Association and did not distinguish deposits after giving the money, with the account records subpoenaed by the Senate lobby committee.

Associated Press Washington Senate Lobby Committee Blythe and Bonner New York Claudius H. Huston Republican National Committee Tennessee River Improvement Association Charles A. Kricks Huston Improvement Association Tennessee River Improvment Association Blythe Muscle Shoals Karl K. Krickel

Chest Clinic To Be Held March 21 By District Nurse

The District Nurse Association will sponsor a chest clinic at its rooms in the county rest room building near the county clerk’s office on Friday March 21 from 9 30 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm. Dr C W Scott of the State Board of Health Richmond will oversee. Free examinations offered for TB symptoms or suspicions. children under 14 need a written request from a family physician.

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

Reverend Walk to Speak at Christ Church Noon Service

The Rev Dr Walk will be the speaker at a special noon service tomorrow at Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester. Rector Rev Robert B Nelson urges all to attend, praising Walk as a great preacher with a meaningful message.

Dr. Walk Christ Church Christ Episcopal Church Robert B. Nelson Winchester

City Park Board Urges Planting of Shade Trees

The Winchester Park Commission urges residents to plant shade trees on their lawns following the planting of 150 by the board. They note council funding of 400 dollars yearly for street trees and provide home planting and maintenance guidance, stressing watering, fertilizing below surface, and avoiding surface watering.

City Park Board Winchester Park Commission J. M. Steck W. R. Legge C. Vernon Eddy Park Board Haddox Terrace the Park Commission

Funeral of Slater W. Allen Attorney Held Near Stephensons

The funeral for Slater W. Allen, prominent attorney in Johnstown, Pa., who died yesterday at his home near Stephensons, will be at 11 oclock tomorrow from his residence with Rev. Dr. F T McFadden officiating. Burial will be in Mount Jebron Cemetery in this city. Allen had moved to Frederick County and was noted for his legal skill in a famed local murder case.

Slater W. Allen Stephensons F. T. McFadden Mount Jebron Frederick County Allen Johnstown

Legion Auxiliary Dinner Highlights War Objectives

Ex service men at a Legion auxiliary dinner in Staunton Virginia outlined main goals including rehabilitation of injured veterans education for soldiers’ children and hospital care with a push for a Virginia hospital. The event featured singing and remarks by Commander Roszel and local leaders as well as performances by cadets and the Black quartet.

Rica B. M. Rosa Winchester Rosael Legion Virginia Roszel B. Cameron Ofburg Gion Eux N Tery George H. Powell Powell Citizens Staunton Augusta County Clemmer-McGuffin Harry C. White Reese T. Grubert H. L. Opie R.M Jan M. W.rner J. J. Kiv G. M. Gilkeson Fred 8

Many Stocks Rise as Call Money Rates Drop

Bullish trading lifts numerous issues in early session as call money falls to 2 percent. Stocks advance one to five points with select specialties up 6 to 16. tobacco and merchandising issues soften amid profit taking. First two hours volumes near 2,000,000 shares, above yesterday.

Associated Press New York

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