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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1929

Page

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Great Council Campfire and Banquet Aimed at Winchester

The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Virginia and the Great Council of the Degree of Pocahontas of Virginia plan their annual convention in Winchester beginning Tuesday with a joint campfire and car tour. An eventful banquet at the George Washington Hotel will feature speeches, musical selections, and official welcomes from city leaders and ingoing councils. Delegates from northern Virginia and visitors from Maryland Pennsylvania and beyond are expected to attend.

Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Virginia Great Council Degree of Pocahontas of Winchester Washington Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania George Washington Hotel S. L. Flickinger Amercia E. T. Clark Amos Shryock W. W. Glass Red Men Frank S Cowan Great Sachem Philomena Laren Chamber of Commerce Andrew Bell Minnehaha Council Virginia W. Simpson Great Wenonah D. of P Addie M. Hamburg Great Pocahontas George Hardesty Mary Cather Worthington P. Wachter Junior Sagamore The Great Council of the United States Harry Cathell Incohenee Margaret Green Red Ramblers Great Council of Imperiod Order Ball Room Farmers and Merchants Bank Rouss Avenue Loudoun Streets Alice Shephred Portsmouth

16 Killed In Ohio Traffic Accidents Over Weekend

The Associated Press reports Ohio saw 16 deaths and 31 injuries from traffic accidents over the weekend. Six teens died and 12 were seriously hurt, as officials opened investigations into crashes including a Sunday morning vehicle collision near Toledo.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Toledo

Maryland Oyster Act Upheld by Supreme Court

The Maryland Oyster act of 1927 requiring packing houses to obtain state licenses and deliver at least 10 percent of oyster shells to the State Conservation Commission was sustained as constitutional by the Supreme Court. A Cambridge, Maryland, company challenged it as conflict with the federal constitution after being denied a license for refusing to deliver shells or pay their value. Nearly one third of Sicily's lemon crop was damaged by last winter's cold.

Associated Press Washington State Conservation Commission To- Jay Supreme Court Cambridge Sicily

Waltonites and Gun Club Clash Saturday

Waltonites and the Izaak Walton League face Winchester Gun Club at 3 pm next Saturday with rifles and shotguns. Handley High School rifle team and American Legion may join. same five shot formats and clay target of 25 per man. Practice meets daily at the rifle range. club house nearing completion and a Friday 8 pm meeting urged for full attendance.

Izaak Walton League Winchester Gun Club Handley High School American Legion

Negroes Named For Navy Academy Fail To Qualify

ANNAPOLIS Md May 13 Results of the entrance examination for the United States Naval Academy show that neither negro youth nominated by Representative Oscar De Priest of Chicago will enter in June for the class of 1933 One did not appear and mental tests indicate neither earned a passing grade Of 1000 cadets taking the exam 802 passed while 182 enlisted men were to be included among the successful ones.

Associated Pries Annapolis United States Naval Academy Oscar de Priest Chicago Lawrence Alexandria Whitefield

Ladies Staff Named for U C V Reunion

Gen Homer Atkinson appoints a ladies residential staff for the thirty ninth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion in Charlotte North Carolina June 4 to 7. Appointees include Mrs Fr R Preston matron of honor granddaughter of Stonewall Jackson Mrs Louis Vreeland and Mrs Preston White chaperones sponsor Miss Cora Annette Harris maids of honor Alice Alexander June Morrison and Elizabeth Allen.

Associated Press Richmond Homer Atkinson Army of Northern Virginia Department of the United Confederate Veterans Charlotte N. C Jo Lane Stern R. Preston Stonewall Jackson Louis Vreeland Preston White Cora Annette Harris Alice Alexander June Morrison Elizabeth Allen

Cotton Mill Strike in Pelzer District Workers Walk Out

Over 500 employees at the New England Southern Manufacturing Company cotton mill No. 4 in Pelzer Greenville walk out in protest of the discharge of a worker for soliciting funds to aid striking Brandi Corporation workers in Greenville.

Associated Press Greenville S. C New England Southern Manufacturing Company Pelzer Brandi Corporation

Patriotic Order To Entertain For Twin State Body

Washington Camp No. 10 of Charles Town hosts Twin-State Association on Tuesday May 14 at 8 o clock. The program features an initiation by the uniformed degree team led by D C Dloley and Roger Manule, with speakers addressing the gathering. Refreshments follow and members are urged to bring families and sweethearts. Ten candidates come from Berryville Camp No 115. meeting presided by W X Auer of Charles Town.

Washington Patriotic Order Sons of America Charles Town W. Va Gore Whitacre Wadesville Winchester Berryville D. C. Dloley Roger Manule W. X. Auer

Two Are Caught In Liquor Raid West of Town

Sheriff Pannett and Officer Boyd raided Gilbert C. Renner’s premises and found eleven half gallon jars of liquor and 20 pints of moonshine. Renner arrested and sent to police court. a test may determine if liquor is medical use for hospital. Wayne Johnson, found with a pint of red colored liquor, fined $68 for illegal possession. Renner’s 1928 Chevrolet coupe confiscated.

Pannett Tom Boyd Gilbert C. Renner Renner Chief Doran Renner Place Wayne Johnson Winchester

Three Sisters Up For Adoption By Local Red Cross

The local Red Cross chapter seeks adoptive homes for three sisters aged five seven and nine. Their father is dead and the mother cannot care for them. Prospective adopters must provide satisfactory references.

The American Red Cross

Child Society To Meet In Richmond May 24

The annual meeting of the Children's Home Society of Virginia will be held in Richmond on May 24. F D Preston, general secretary, announced that the board of directors will be elected for the coming year and officers reports will be submitted.

Associated Press Richmond Children’s Home Society of Virginia F. D. Preston

Blue Ridge Mountain Missionary Work Grows in Virginia

Miss Elizabeth Winegar, business manager of mountain work, addresses the Wo mans Auxiliary of the Episcopal diocese of Virginia detailing the expansion of the Mountain Mission across the state. She recalls the 25th anniversary of the diocese council’s decision to elevate mountain work to archdeaconry status and outlines past progress and future opportunities.

Blue Ridge Mountain Womans Auxiliary Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Miseé Elizabeth Winegar Charlottesville Episcopal Church Miss Winegar Diocese of Christ Church Neve

Weakness Drops Out In Spite of Lower Money

New York May 13. The stock market weakened despite lower renewal rates and call money as rumors spread of higher federal reserve discount rates. Heavy stock and bond finances may drive broker loans and bank rates up. Rails led gains with Boston and Maine up 4 points while motor aviation and radio issues suffered. Total volume around 4.6 million shares.

New York Federal Reserve Financial District Wall Street Rails Boston Maine

Important Changes In Local Markets

Local market quotes updated with wholesale and retail prices. Wholesale Wheat, 1.05. flour 6.50 to 7. bran 1.90. mixed feed 2. middlings 2.10. cracked corn 2.35. screenings 1.80. Retail flour 7.50 to 8. bran 2. mixed feed 2.10. middlings 2.20. cracked corn 2.45. screenings 1.90.

Star

Star to Publish Conquest Serial Tomorrow

The Star will begin serial publication of Mary Im lay Taylor's Conquest tomorrow. The popular story is also being adapted into a Warner Brothers film featuring Monte Blue. Two columns will appear daily in the newspaper.

the Star Mary Imlay Taylor Monte Blue Warner Brothers The Star

Carolina Queen Larne Country Estates in England

Readers note a rising demand for large houses in England with 19 or 12 rooms and land parcels around 40 acres as a novel market trend. The description mixes speculative estate terms with uncertain phrasing.

Larne England Iland

Ground Breaks for Berryville Industrial School Project

Six years after the Colored Training School pageant in Berryville, ground is broken for a new industrial school building. The ceremony on May 17 marks progress with several thousand dollars raised and white and black community support, led by Rev. E. T. Johnson and Mrs. Alma Layton. The ground-breaking starts at 2:30 PM after a noon parade.

Friends of the Colored Training School Berryville Berryville Fair Board of Supervisors Wilh E. T. Johnson Alma _ Layton

Congress Ends Plan for All Summer Recess

Republican leaders abandoned an all summer recess and aim to shape a working majority in Congress for early action on farm relief and tariffs. President Hoover convened scattered forces, inviting Senator Borah to lunch and Senator Fess to dinner at the White House.

Associated Press Washington Congress Hoover Senate Borah Idaho Fess Ohio White House

29 Strikers Arrested in Textile Mill Dispute

ELIZABETHTON Tenn May 13 Twenty nine strikers were arrested today on charges of intimidating workers at the textile mill. They were released by Sheriff J M Moreland a few minutes after being jailed.

Associated Press Elizabethton Tenn J. M. Moreland

Bunioneers Still In the Lone Star

Mineral Wells Texas May 1 The bunion boys faced 55 miles to Breckenridge the next cross country control point. Gustave Umek of Italy placed third in elapsed time in yesterday’s 43 mile leg to Fort Worth and moved within 13 hours of Johnny Salo who was second in elapsed time.

Associated Press Mineral Wells Texas Pyle Bunion Breckenridge Gustave Umek Italy Fort Worth Johnny Salo

S M A Cadets 10 Pitch Camp Here Saturday May 25

Staunton Virginia May 13 The Staunton Military Academy cadets plan encampment in Winchester after final exams. About twelve cadets will depart May 25 to set up tents guard and hospital facilities and begin eight days of practical infantry training. The camp includes rifle and mortar practice and ends with returns for commencement.

Staunton Staunton Military Academy Corps of Cadets Winchester Peter Kelly Baltimore and Ohio Perce” Calhoun

Progress Made On Bridge Work At Berry's Ferry

Construction on the new bridge at Berry's Ferry below Milwood Clarke county advances rapidly with most concrete pier machinery in place. A large workforce is already employed and many more are expected to start soon.

Berry's Ferry Milwood Clarke County

George Stallings Dies After Illness Ends Managerial Career

George Stallings, famed for steering the Boston Braves to the 1914 world baseball championship, died early today at his home near HWADDOCG Ga after several months of illness that ended his tenure as manager of the Montreal Club in the International League.

Associated Press Hwaddocg George Stallings Boston Braves Here Montreal Stallings

Lynching in Mississippi Ends an Aged Negro

In MACON Mississippi on May 13 a 63 year old Negro named Steve Jenkins who stabbed Fred McBrayer at a plantation owner’s site was lynched by a mob. The mob shot Jenkins after McBrayer pursued him to Shuqualak and the fight left McBrayer dead, leaving a widow and two children.

Mississippi Associated Press Macon Miss Steve Jenkins Fred McBrayer Walker McBrayer Shuqualak

Valley Peach Yield Seen In Splendid Shape

Valley reports peach harvest in splendid shape with very promising yields. Southern states indicate poorer yields, affecting market expectations and pricing.

Virginia fruit prospects look good despite early bloom

May 1 reports from the Federal State Crop Reporting Service show Virginia fruit prospects strong, with a notably early season. Peaches promise a large crop statewide, especially in Albemarle, Shenandoah Valley apples fare well, and some districts report losses in southwest areas due to April frosts.

Richmond Virginia Federal Shenandoah Valley York Roanoke Albemarle Georgia North Carolina Arkansas California Associated Press Henry M. Taylor

Moling and Cathers Offer Big Coat Sale

Spring and summer coats heavily reduced at Moling and Cathers, marking a major price slash for latest outerwear. Shoppers can save on seasonal styles across men and women’s selections during the sale.

Moling & Cather's

Winchester Steam Laundry Lace Curtains Ad

Lace curtains done right at Winchester Steam Laundry. Very reasonable prices. Call 28.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Removal Notice for Dr A Swimley Office Move

Dr A Swimley has moved his office from 143 N Loudoun St to 4 N Loudoun St over the Kirson store.

Hollar's Grocery Store opens at 452 N Loudoun St

Notice announces sale of stock and business to Mr and Mrs Lee G Hollar who will operate as Hollar's Grocery Store at 452 North Loudoun Street. Grateful thanks are extended to patrons since the business began.

Lee G Hollar Hollar Loudoun St Batt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Virginia Red Men Degree of Pocahontas Waltonites Handley and Legion H. Kerns Campbell E. Goss Hammond Ritter Jones Austin Seabright W. P. Walker Pitcock Gose Martin L. Haymaker C. Grim A. Seabright A. Haymaker C.orndorff Taylor Dehart Navy Academy ANYON T. Meliwaine Mack Elliott Union Rayon Elliott Child Society Star To Carolina Queen Salem College Mary Johnson Raleigh N.C Bunioneers Lone Star S.M.A. Cadets Calvin Coolidge Manchester Carter Wormley
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