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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1929

Page

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Demand for Small Apples Grows in Europe

Special to The Star reports changes in European apple demand, noting preference for small sizes in Scandinavian and British markets, while Germany and nearby markets favor medium sizes. Paris and Antwerp buyers influence trends. packing methods and direct Pacific Coast shipments to continental ports are discussed with emphasis on cost and quality.

The Star Washington Foreign Service Bureau of Agricultural Economics Edwin Smith Bureau London Europe Germany Paris Rotterdam Hamburg America New York United States France Pacific Coast Continental Antwerp Cologne Havre French

South End Hose Company to Hold April Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the South End Hose Company is set for Monday night, April 1 at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to attend.

South End Hose Company

Spray Oil Emulsion and Nicotine Oddities at Butler's Packing

A brief item notes the use or mention of spray oil emulsion and nicotine in connection with Butler's Packing House. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the clipping references product formulations or treatments used by the facility.

Butler's Packing House Butler’s Packing House

Charges at Morrow denied by U S officials

In Washington on March 30 the State department rejected charges by General Escobar that Ambassador Morrow is invading Mexican sovereignty or acting as a propaganda agent. The U S government will not receive the revolutionists or recognize them as belligerents. A rebel train near Naco was reported with 12,000 Indian troops joining toward the federal garrison.

Associated Press Washington General Escobar Morrow Mexico City United States Ngarte Stimson White House Merrow America Mexico State Department Naco Sonora San Jose Mountain Raymon Yucupicos Fausto Topete

Rainy Start Then Fair Outlook for Week in Northeast

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday covers the North and Middle Atlantic States. Rain Monday and Tuesday with possible snow in northern New York and northern New England. Then generally fair until Friday or Saturday when showers are likely. Temperatures near normal early, colder midweek, warmer by weekend.

Associated Press Washington Oi Mondaa North Middle Atlantic New York New England

Venerable Mother Of Lewis Pearson Dies In England

Harriet Pearson, aged mother of Winchester contractor Lewis Pearson, died in Hastings England on Sunday March 17. Widow of Richard Pearson she was in her eighty ninth year with ten children five daughters and three sons surviving. Survivors in the United States include Lewis Pearson of Winchester and Richard Pearson of Philadelphia. One son was killed while serving in the British Army during World War I.

Harriet Pearson Lewis Pearson Winchester Hasting Eng Pearson Richard Pearson England

Meyer elected president of Southern Society of Philosophy and Psychology

Dr. Mack Meyer, previously temporarily relieved of duty at the University of Missouri after distributing a sex questionnaire, was unanimously elected president at the Southern Society of Philosophy and Psychology annual session held at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

Associated Press Leingtoxn Mack Meyer University of Missouri Southern Society of Philosophy and Psychology University of Kentucky

Morning Pennsylvania Train Delayed By Connection

The Pennsylvania Railroad mail train from Harrisburg failed to arrive at 8:45 a m. and reached at 10:30 a m due to waiting for connections with No 3 from New York and Philadelphia carrying many passengers bound for points south of Harrisburg.

Pennsylvania Railroad Harrisburg New York Philadelphia

Deacon Dubbs Admission Details At Bryarly School

An April 3rd and 4th program at Bryarly School lists admission prices of 15 and 25 cents. The notice reads like a short community event announcement for a school activity titled Deacon Dubbs and includes venue timing.

Dp. m. Bryarly School

Weather Upends Hoover Plans for Easter Trip

President Hoover's Easter plans canceled as sleet and cold rain threaten. He intended a 90 mile mountain trip with Mrs. Hoover and officials to view the Rapidan River trout preserve in Madison County Virginia, but inclement weather interrupted the outing.

Associated Press Washington Hoover Wilbur Lawrence Richey Virginia Rapidan River Madison County Atlantic Georgia Ohio Arctic Minnesota

Woman Admits He Was Cruel

Alma City, Minnesota reported that Mrs. Joseph Lust, 31, mother of five, confessed to shooting and killing her crippled husband as he sat in a chair. She cited years of cruelty toward her and the children aged 3 to 12, and told County Attorney Turner she planned the act after a severe beating of a child.

Associatted Press Alma City Minn Joseph Lust Lust Turner

Rev Talbert To Answer Darrow On Soul Immortality

In Literary Digest Clarence Darrow argues the soul is not immortal. Rev W O Talbert of Braddock Street M E Church South will counter on Easter Sunday morning using non biblical evidences. His Margaret Collins Denny Bible Class has about 110 women and expects a large turnout at 9 39 tomorrow morning.

Literary Clarence Darrow W. O. Talbert Margaret Collins Denny Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Darrow Winchester

Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Offers Washing at 16c Lb

Local laundry advertises complete washing service priced at 16 cents per pound. Contact number provided for orders and inquiries.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Killed Stepson For Persisting In Tuning the Radio

In Watertown South Dakota on March 30 R W Wiseman shot his stepson G Eil Ellis wounding Tim Ellis after the boy persisted in tuning in the radio. Doctors said Tim Ellis lost an arm at the wrist but survived after mother’s bandage. Wiseman told an attorney he was enraged by disobedience and retrieved a shotgun. Officers noted the slain youth ran a moving picture machine.

Associated Press Watertown S. D R. W. Wiseman G. Eil Ellis Tim Ellis Wiseman Haynes

Remains of Old Vessel Unearthed in Norfolk

Contractors digging for a six story cold storage warehouse uncovered the remains of an ancient vessel about 20 feet underground near Fast Main and Water streets by Union station. The ship likely sank over a century ago when the Elizabeth river area was flooded and busy with shipping. Also listed: "WANTED Good homes for two pet kittens" with contact.

Norfolk Fast Main Water Streets Union Station Elizabeth River

Easter Spring Chicken Dinner at National Parks Restaurant

Easter spring chicken dinner offered at National Parks Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Limited seating available. guests urged to arrive early and enjoy a festive menu featuring classics and seasonal sides.

National Parks Restaurant

Dynamite found under Berryville N and W RY depot

Berryville authorities arrest C B Fortnight a Norfolk and Western signalman as 300 pounds of dynamite are found under the local passenger station. Three Front Royal men James Dodson Laurence Hall and Paul Ruffner implicated in sugar theft aided the arrest leading to more charges.

Berryville C. B. Fostnight Norfolk and Western Railway Front Royal James Dodson Laurence Hall Paul Ruffner Old Virginia Packing Company Fortnight Millwood George C. Ramsey Mr. Ramsey George S. Meadows Boyce Meadows American Railway Express Company

Expresses Doubt Quarry Holds Boy Body

In Baltimore on March 30 doubt arose that Stanley Borman's body lay in the abandoned quarry hole behind Pimlico race track as tons of ashes and rubbish were shoveled from the hole. Engineer C A Warren and the boy's mother voiced doubt while Vincent Poole, his playmate, waited two weeks to reveal that the boy was drowned.

Associated Press Baltimore Stanley Borman Pimlico Race Track C. A. Warren Vincent Poole Stanley

Four Girls Drowned When Car Plunges Into Creek

In Mount Gilead Ohio four girls died when their car left a road and entered a small creek near the town. Identified victims include Ruth Lukens from Middletown Ada Michener of Waynesville Hilda Lehman and Elizabeth Mumgan of Columbus. Coroner's inquest rules accidental drowning as cause. All were teachers en route home for Easter vacation.

Associated Press Mount Gilead Ohio Here Ruth Lukens Middletown Ada Michener Waynesville Hilda L. Lehman Elizabeth Mumgan Columbus Misa Lehman Chagrin Falls Mumgan Leavitsburgh Lukens Michener Cuyahoga Falls

Mrs. Alice Stottler Dies in Berkeley Springs at 73

Mrs. Alice Stottler widow of George H. Stottler known as Aunt Alice died last week at age seventy four while staying with her brother S Unger at Springs. Funeral services were held at Bethel Church. She was affiliated with the Methodist Church and survived by two brothers a sister and many nieces and nephews in Berkeley Springs and nearby areas.

DeHaven Berkeley Springs West Virginia

Congress Member Arrest Ordered On Liquor Charge

United States Marshal ordered the arrest of Congressman M. A. Machaelson in Chicago. A warrant issued yesterday requires him to post a $2,000 bond pending a hearing on removal to Florida for alleged dry laws violations. Indicted in Jacksonville six months ago after two Havana trunks leaked at a station.

St Oes Associated Press Chicago M. A. Machaelson United States Henry Lauderheimer Florida Machaelson Jacksonville Fla Havana

Governor Long Publishes Own Newspaper To Fight Impeachment

In Baton Rouge on Good Friday Gov. Huey P Long directs a self produced bulletin to rally support against 19 impeachment charges. The governor denounces political enemies and the Standard Oil crowd while state editors urge new impeachment resolutions.

Baton Rouge Huey BP. Long State House of Representatives Standard Oil Baton Rouge State Times Standard Oil Company

Homes For Nearly Half Secured At Apple Blogcom Festival

Readiness grows as schools file applications for the annual spring festival. New princesses are announced for the royal court by elected officials and local committees seek homes for invited guests, with prizes offered for early applications.

Apple Blogcom Festival Beryl Frances Lughlin Grace E H. Loughlin Chevy Chase District of Columbia Proctor L. Dougherty Board of District Commissioners Lucy Scott Wiliam and Mary College W. A. Scott Tazewell 8. J. Thompson Claire Goode Ryland Goode Ac Mount Robert J. Noell Marguerite Derr Madox Shepherd College B. B. Madox Engle Frank B. Robinson Jefferson County W. Va Frances Ruebush C. W. Ruebush Benna Vista Harrisonburg Ssncunell Miller School Evendale Bryarly Valley Round Hill Kernstown Stephens City Duffey Prine John F. Rodman, Jr Frances Page Queen’s Court General Housing Comm Andrew Bell the Star

Bevins Injured In Plane Crash Near Bland Missouri

Bevins seriously injured when his Lockheed plane crashed into a tree during an attempted take-off from Amos Smith’s farm near Bland Missouri. He suffered deep head wounds and fractures to both legs and was transported to a St. Louis hospital.

Bland Oken

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