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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1930
Page
8
The county ministers express sympathy and support for Rev. Eugene Richardson as he endures illness and the death of his wife Mary Gold Rich. They praise her as a model pastor’s wife and Christian in service to the kingdom and pray God’s blessing on her legacy.
Arrangements are under way for a May 30 parade tied to a carnival running May 26 to June 7 on a Plaza and Reuss avenue. Local concessions will form the carnival with two rides. A benefit is planned with local talent and minstrel acts. The parade features local and tiny companies vying for prizes for best appearing unit longest distance best band most men in line and best local company.
The Scottish Rite Consistory plans the spring reunion in Alxdritria May 26 to 28 with degrees conferred at the Washington Masonic National Memorial Temple. Virginia Valley lodges will attend and P E Clift coordinates the program with talks by prominent Scottish Rite Masons.
Two members of a band robbed the Union Trust Company on Xenia avenue were wounded likely fatally by police guards during the attempted heist. A third bandit was wounded and a bystander girl was hit by a stray bullet as guards, posted since April, opened fire when the bandits approached the cashier.
In the corporation court of Winchester Virginia Lewis N Barton sues Eleanor W Barton for divorce a vinculo and mensa et thera upon desertion seeking general relief. Eleanor is non resident and must appear within ten days after publication of this order. The order requires publication weekly for four weeks in Winchester newspaper and posting at the courthouse front door and mailing to the defendant. Gray Beverley Clerk Harrison and Harrison district attorneys.
Exchange Telegraph reports Pegu, a port town on the Rancoon river, destroyed by earthquake and tidal waves. About 1,000 reported dead and virtually all residents left homeless. in 1921 Pegu hosted 18,769 people.
The body of 40 year old Joseph Musilino of Ambridge was identified from debris of three buildings wrecked by two explosions and a fire in Ambridge. Police probe whether a bomb or gas leak caused the blasts. Firemen estimate about $15 000 in damage as fifty hotel guests fled and 140 hotel windows were broken.
A Dallas News quip notes if a justice must hold a union card, overtime time and a half could follow, reflecting broader debate on labor and judiciary constraints.
Trustees R Gray Williams and James P Reardon announce a public auction of a half acre parcel with a 4 room frame dwelling and outbuildings at the Winchester Front Royal Turnpike intersection now Lee Jackson Highway. Sale May 31 1930 noon in Winchester Virginia with terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years secured by Deed of Trust and bonds bearing 6 percent interest.
The court orders in the Shenandoah National Bank case that a Master Commissioner in Chancery determine real estate ownership of Ella Lockhart, senior liens and priorities, rents and values, and any other pertinent matters. Notice of time and place for execution is published in the Winchester Evening Star and a May 8 1930 date is set at 1000 hours at Harrison & Harrison offices for interested creditors to prove claims.
A Colonial Lines bus struck a parked poultry and egg truck on the Philadelphia road in Northeast Maryland early today injuring six people. The injured were taken to Union Hospital Elkton and identified as Zolpon Gardener John ONeill George Collins Sam Malan Oran Burns and Mrs E D Mitchell. The truck was operated by Joseph W Bryant of Warrenton Virginia Kellner was in charge of the truck.
James P. Reardon trustee offers 100 acre farm at public auction in Winchester Virginia on May 29 1930 at noon. Property includes a large barn and outbuildings and adjoins Haymaker Reardon et al. Terms require one third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years with two promissory notes at 6 percent interest, waiver of homestead exemption, deed of trust security, and insurance on buildings.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction in Frederick County Virginia on May 17 1930 at 11 a m. for four parcels of Harvey Conner land near Ninevah Refuge Church Cedar Creek Station plus a lime kiln plant with extensive equipment. Parcels range 9 75 to 35 acres with improving structures and railway access. Terms: one third cash sale day. balance in two annual installments secured by deeds of trust and bonds. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall. Deputy Clerk I J W Baker confirms bond.
Local Ford dealers report 5 444 new Fords registered in January through March this year in Virginia, compared with 5 064 in the same period last year. Total new car registrations were 12 053, with Fords making up 45 percent, reflecting strong demand for the new body types and a healthy business climate.
Public auction to sell a lot with dwelling on the north side of Clifford Street Winchester Virginia under a 1930 court decree. One third cash day of sale with two thirds due in two annual installments bearing six percent interest secured by trust deeds and fire insurance. R. Gray Williams trustee. Certificate of clerk confirms bond. Also notice of Freder ick County Virginia chancery reference and May 23 1930 execution date.
The fourth U S Civil Service District announces an open competitive exam for the assistant chief nurse instructor vacancy at St. Elizabeth Hospital Washington with a 2000 dollar yearly salary. No eligibles were found last time and qualified persons are urged to apply before May 17. Copy of the announcement and application forms are available from the district secretary or the local Board of Civil Service Examiners at the post office.
By order of a trust dated December 5, 1927 the Frederick County Virginia estate of Miss Fannie E. Smithey will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House at noon. The Brucetown property covers 107 acres with a large residence and near Clearbrook beside the C. W. Railroad. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two annual installments, with two purchaser bonds due in one and two years secured by deed of trust and insured buildings. M. M. Lynch, Trustee. Duvall & Dunn, Auctioneers.
Public auction to sell a lot at 22 feet 4 inches frontage on West Cork Street in Winchester Virginia. The property at No 6 West Cork Street is described in a 1928 deed of trust from John W Hockman and wife to the trustee. Sale set for May 10 1930 at 11 a.m with terms one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy.
In the clerk's office of the circuit court of Frederick County on the 23rd day of May 1930, Citizens Bank of Keedysville files suit against Maryland Mining & Fruit Co. Inc. to attach real and personal property and secure a claim of $7,547.63 plus interest from February 6, 1930. The foreign corporation must appear within ten days after publication, with notices to be posted at the courthouse and mailed to defendants.
In Winchester Virginia a court order directs sale of 126 North Washington Street to identify legatees and heirs of Fannie T Fenton and Ella C Fenton. Nonresident defendants must appear within ten days after publication. The order requires weekly notices for four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star and posting at the courthouse, with copies mailed to defendants.
An oil slick off the New York coast may reveal a clue to the disappearance of student Ralph Jost. Coast guard crews search the area as authorities review flier distribution and potential locations where he was last seen.
A Virginia court case involving H. C. Reynolds and son E. G. Reynolds of Reynolds Store and E. T. Garber & Sons centers on a trade of a traction engine and threshing machine for similar Garber equipment. The court denied Garber claims, ordered Reynolds to return the machinery, and awarded Reynolds $150 plus costs.
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