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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1931
Page
2
Conductor Arturo Toscanini was ordered to leave Bologna after refusing to play the fascist anthem at a concert. He was struck and escorted to his hotel amid protests as officials of the Fascist regime demanded compliance.
In Taun near Insien district a combined force of Punjabis and military police attacked a rebel camp. Thirty rebels were killed and two AIbS were wounded.
The Upperville Colt and Horse Show will mail prize lists for its June 11 and 12 exhibit at Grafton Farm near Upperville. Entries close June 2. Officers include President W G Pletcher and Secretary R S Peach. board of directors and judges for hunter, pony, draft, and thoroughbred classes are named. Forty five classes, including hunters and jumpers, are listed with prizes by W L Goodwin.
The South End Sunday School announces closure this Sunday due to events at the ball park and airport parachute stunts. They thank supporters and cite biblical quotes to encourage and warn readers as three months of seed-sowing proceed and ask what the harvest will be.
Cambridge Md May 16 Under heavy guard 14 men arrested near here this week in the cleanup of a Chesapeake bay rum smuggling base left yesterday for Baltimore where a formal hearing before United States Commissioner Frank J Supplee was scheduled. Federal deputy marshals and prohibition and customs agents led the arrests and seized two high powered express cruisers three motor trucks and 650 gallons of whiskey.
The Rev A D R Hancher D D of Jacksonville Florida will preach at Grace Lutheran Church tomorrow morning and evening. He formerly led the Lutheran Church in Staunton Virginia and is regarded as a prominent Lutheran minister. An invitation is extended to the community to hear him.
A resolution urging the Soviet government to fully recognize and grant to all citizens the indefeasible right of conscience in all matters of religion was presented to the Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham Alabama and referred to the resolutions committee.
Several thousand freshly dug apple trees available at reduced prices in varieties including Rome Beauty McIntosh Jonathan Wealthy and Delicious. A man will be at storage all day Saturday May 16 and the following week. W L Darnell agent for Titus Nursery Co. phone 884-Wa.
Ve. May 16. Mr. and Mrs. A. Marco district manager of the Chevrolet Motor Company Portland Maine have been spending the past two days in the Grimes area visiting friends and inspecting local facilities.
Distress warrant sale list for May 23, 1931 at 33 W Piccadilly St. items include desks chairs benches stands heatrola shelves files coats hat tree and more with cash terms. Sale by Lee Barr Sergeant Winchester Virginia.
Weeks spent at Rose Hill farm with Mr and Mrs Ernest B Clevenger and Mrs Marco before marriage Miss Lela Brent Clevenger. They now reside there after a motor trip. Mrs Clarence Russell has been indisposed for several days.
The notice invites everyone to the Galilee Sunday school with children encouraged to attend. It notes residents’ activities including attendance at the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester and reports on local residents such as Mrs. Clark Purcell of Winchester and Miss Marie Bockey visiting from Harrisburg PA. Timber work is starting on the Jacob Randall farm, recently purchased by Samuel Mason of Bunker Hill WV, who plans a saw mill.
Lions Clubs of Virginia wrapped up their two day annual session in Danville on May 16 and announced plans to meet next year in Bristol. Herbert Larrick served as the second deputy during the proceedings.
Officers elected were EB Gill of Roanoke district governor succeeding Robert R Brock of Farmville J B Pinner Suffolk first deputy Herbert Larrick Winchester second deputy B F Sheffey Lynchburg reelected secretary and R B Torbett Bristol treasurer A motion to cut member fees 60 percent this year was withdrawn after debate The Lions support the national safety movement as a major activity this year A college professor notes the world is made up of protons photons and electrons.
The ad sale promises the greatest selection of used cars in the Valley with prices a fourth lower than competitors. Listings include a 1980 Ford Sedan with 5000 miles and several Buicks from the late 1920s and early 1930s, plus a 1926 Studebaker Touring priced at 200 dollars.
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