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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1929
Page
1
Noise reported at J. F. Massey and Son grocery at Cameron and Monmouth streets drew police and the Massey brothers to the store. Lights revealed the culprit a large trapped rat escaping from a trap. The alarm proved a prank mistake and officers returned to the station.
Police found a man dead and a woman dying in a Birmingham hotel room after shots were heard. The couple registered as Mr and Mrs John Shelby of Massillon Ohio. Officials believe the death may be self inflicted after an attempted murder.
In Baltimore on May 14 Mrs Dorothy Blanchard Jacobson of Melbourne Australia and Oscar Hammerstein II were married in the Belvedere Hotel bridal suite. The ceremony was conducted by Rev William A Melvin. They plan a New York departure Friday night for a European honeymoon and will return in summer for rehearsals of Hammerstein’s new production Just the Other.
J J Newberry Company plans a Winchester branch occupying 143 145 North Loudoun street with a 10 000 square foot main floor. Herman H. Hable announces a August 1 possession and a June vacate by current renter Mifflin B. Clowe. The store will feature modern front, two entrances, three show windows, basement merchandising, and offices on upper floors.
Over 250 strikers were arrested in Plizabethton Tennessee escorted to the courthouse by national guardsmen. The jail was too small to hold them, provoked a noisy demonstration along the march route. Some detainees threatened to proceed to Elizabethton unguarded amid tense patrols.
Charles W. DeHaven, 83, a native of Frederick County Virginia and a Confederate soldier in Mosby's battalion, died at his daughter's home near Johnsonstown after two years of paralysis. He led a sawmill before retirement and earned the nickname Fighting Charlie for his Civil War skirmish valor. He left 6 children, 32 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral rites were held at Pine Grove Church in Frederick County, Virginia, conducted by Rev. L. C. Messick.
The General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church will convene at 11 o'clock Thursday morning in Montreat North Carolina. Rev. Dr Harris B Kirk of Baltimore will deliver the opening sermon. Delegates J Hoge Smith of Stephens City and J S Haldeman of Winchester attend from the local area, elected at the recent Winchester Presbytery meeting.
Governor Huey P. Long appeared at the State Senate bar to answer impeachment charges of crime and misdemeanor. He was accompanied by nine attorneys.
American champion Glenna Collett advanced to three rounds in the British women's golf championship by defeating Maude Bryant of Ashford Manor Club near London 3-2 at St Andrews Scotland on May 14.
President Hoover announced he would promulgate tariff increases on flaxseed milk cream and window glass as recommended by the Tariff Commission. Flaxseed up to 56 cents per bushel milk up to 3 1/2 cents per gallon cream to 30 cents and window glass from 5 1/8 to 1 1/2 cents per pound depending on size. The move accompanies ongoing scrutiny of the House tariff bill by administration aides amid disapproval of the measure.
At Lancaster Pennsylvania the General Conference discusses a proposed merger of the United Brethren Church with the Reformed Church and Evangelical Synod of North America. Opposition and cautious support emerge as committee decisions loom for a future quadrennial. Bishop W M Bell opens the conference with an annual address amid talks on eastern district leadership.
Clinton Gosner was killed and Miss Helen Wills of Covington seriously injured in a Baltimore automobile accident. The wreck occurred when the car driven by Frank I. Wells was forced against a curb by a second car that fled the scene. Both victims lived in Baltimore.
Auction set for Saturday May 18 as listed by commissioner Jas V. Reardon. Sale location and terms provided per public notice recorded at 5-14-1p-31.
Representative J A Garber in the Seventh district warns about the upcoming deadline for adjusted service certificates known as the bonus. He cites roughly 400000 veterans who have not filed and notes widows dependents and veteran families may file on the veteran’s behalf if the veteran died before or after the law. Garber invites inquiries and requests for application blanks.
Anne Nichols failed in a $3 million damage suit claiming Universal Pictures Carl Laemmle and Harry Pollack copied her play Abie's Irish Rose for The Cohens and Kellys. Judge M Henry Goddard ruled there was no substantial resemblance and ideas are public domain.
Jesse Willey a baggage master at the Baltimore and Ohio station and freight yard slipped at the freight place yesterday afternoon and injured his chin. He was taken home at 308 Smithfield avenue where he received medical attention. Claude Massey will attend to passenger station duties.
Amarillo police say Mrs. L. Stallworth shot and killed Mrs. Grace Morrison of Plainview late yesterday. Stallworth surrendered to officers and said Morrison was a rival for her husband’s affections.
Troop 3, Boy Scouts of America, awarded numerous merit badges including Automobiling and Civics to members Herman Bly Douglas Fisher John Hawse and George Haines. First class badges were earned by Bly Fisher Garber Hawse Haines and Hayley. second class by Shull McVay Bly Tripfett Sartelle Rusk Darlington. Tenderfoot pins to Palmer Hartman Sutton and Sutton. Meetings are held Fridays at 7 30 PM at 116 North Braddock Street.
Hoover says no further disarmament action until naval powers advance study of the American proposal. Geneva conference results praised earlier. Gibson's suggestion now under study by naval powers. Winchester Steam Laundry advertises lace curtains at reasonable prices.
Washington May 13 President Hoover seeks to unite Senate Republicans amid a farm relief bill dispute. Senator Brookhart Iowan revolts against the administration plan labeling rivals as pseudo Republicans while Fass criticizes the factionalism. Brookhart defends the administration faith bill and concentrates on agricultural issues as Fess clarifies the phrase origin.
Handley High School presents a joint concert by the Handley High School Band and Orchestra at the Handley School Auditorium Friday at 8 pm. Soloists Mary Lousse Sartelle and Mapneth Windle headline with favorites The American Patrol and Victor Herbert selections. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children. box office opens early.
Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21 holds its regular monthly meeting at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple on North Loudoun Street. William M Brown of Lexington grand junior deacon of the Grand Lodge of Virginia will speak on What Freemasonry Meant to Me. Brown faculty member at Washington and Lee University also active in Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar. A large gathering of local and visiting Masons is expected and visiting Masons are invited.
The Democratic Executive Committee decided on August 6 as the primary date for nominating city officers including treasurer, commissioner of revenue, clerk of court, Commonwealth's attorney, and city sergeant. Nomination fees range from 5 to 25 dollars, payable to the city treasurer with receipts attached to candidacy declarations. The fees cover primary election expenses.
The Shenandoah Valley Funeral Directors Club will hold its annual convention at the Bradley establishment in Lur as Page County next Wednesday May 22. The session begins at 10 o clock and will continue for most of the day.
Local notice announces May 5 as official Straw Hat Day with a special sale at low prices. Frank Keckley signs the item urging readers to view the new stock and take advantage of bargains.
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who stole a Willys Knight sedan from the carnival grounds in Harrisonburg Virginia Saturday night. Notify Police Department or B. T. Denton.
Dr. A C Swiniley has moved his office from 143 N Loudoun Street to 4 N Loudoun Street above Kirson store. The notice marks the relocation details and new address for patients and correspondence.
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