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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

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Handley Wins Second Annual Military Drill Title

Thousand gathered as Handley High School defeats Massanutten Military Academy 114.5 to 102 in a field drill judged by U S Army officers. Thurman Mason wins the Fred Ritter medal after an elimination contest among Handley cadets.

Massanutten Military Academy Woostock Handley High School Handley Handley Company Fred. Ritter Thurman Mason William Clevenger George Snider Vincent Hollis Chalmers Bageant Mason Avery G. Mason L. E. Goodier Fred W. Adams Massanutten C. W. Trompe William A. Horst Robert W Grace Gathman Edwards Apple Morrison Cuomo Schmelling Lando An Eote Mirth Symons Taylor Dindot Walker Guryan Tom Kremre, Jr Lenwood Fultz William Goode William B. Kern William Huyett John Fisher Harold Lucas Leroy Pullard Robert Kerlin Melvin Eckley Wiliam Clevenger Sam Hansbrough Edward Koons Winchester War Department Herbert L. Taylor Infantry Staunton Military Academy Staunton Frederick W. Adams Virginia Military Institute Lexington

Japanese Pastor to Speak at Grace Lutheran Church

The Rev. H. Inadomi, Japanese native educated in America, will preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. He studied at Roanoke College and Southern Lutheran Seminary, served as a pastor in Japan, and will attend the Lutheran World Conference in Copenhagen. The public is invited.

H. Inadomi Japan America Grace Lutheran Church Roanoke College Southern Lutheran Seminary Copenhagen Lewis Miller Grace Church Inadami Winchester

Orchard and Combination Farm for Sale 392 Acres

392 acre orchard and combination farm in Limestone with 3,500 hearing apples, 200 imber, $30,000 improvements, personal property and crops. Price $23,000. Details from W. T. Birmingham at 35 W Water St Winchester Va.

Birmingham Water St Winchester

Notice of Shop Closure After Father's Death

Owing to my father s death the shop will be closed until Monday Turner Sencindiver.

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Safety urged as motorists urged to pull off road for repairs

C T Owen Shenandoah division manager of the American Automobile Association warns drivers to move a car fully off highways when changing a tire or making repairs. He notes many states require this, and urges individual responsibility as speeds rise and a new travel season begins.

C. T. Owen Shenandoah American Automobile’ Association Mr. Owen American Automobile Association

Winchester baker Ebersole dies after brief illness

Tom L. Ebersole of Winchester dies at 69 after a short paralysis illness at his home 44 South Cameron Street He was born in Pennsylvania September 12 1860 and spent his life in Winchester Survived by his widow four daughters two sons and two sisters funeral services to be held at 3 pm Saturday at the family home with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Tom L. Phersole Maa Winchester Heitigen South Cameron Street Mr. Ebersole Martinsburg W. Va Ebersole George W. Oyler Peensylvania Winchester Beck Baking Corporation Josephine Bohrer Shippensburg Ernest C. Sloat Washington Louis H. Grimm This City William K. Routt, Jr Waynesboro Josephine Ebersole Harry Ebersole Paul Ebersole

Women Smokers Rapped By Church Missionary Group

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Reformed Church in the United States adopted a resolution at its Hickory North Carolina meeting condemning cigarette smoking by women in public and private. It urged better advertising practices condemning misleading campaigns and noted Cleveland Ohio will host the 1930 convention.

Associated Press Hickory N. C Woman's Missionary Society of the Reformed Church United States Cleveland Colege

O'Brian to Assist Attorney General in Anti-Trust

John Lord O'Brian of Buffalo New York has agreed to serve as an assistant to the attorney general handling anti-trust and commerce cases. A 55 year old lawyer, he has practiced in Buffalo since 1898 and was U S district attorney for western New York from 1909 to 1914 and special assistant to the attorney general for war work from 1917 to 1919. He has represented the United States in numerous anti-trust cases.

Associated Press Washington John Lord O'Brian Buffalo N. Y O'Brian United States Western District New York

Ministers Urged Away From Tobacco Use by U S Brethren

In Lancaster Pennsylvania May 23 the United Brethren General Conference elected Rev. T Weaver and Rev. C Rose to the home mission and church extension board. The body also ruled that no United Brethren minister should use tobacco. A related change moved election of Bonebrake Seminary president to the seminary board. The Willing Workers Society of the First Baptist meets tonight at Mrs. W B Grove’s home with Mrs. May Miller hosting.

Associated Press Lancaster T. Weaver Wilkinsburg C. ¢. Rose Onley Ill Home Mission and Church Extension Board of Trustees United Brethres Bonebrake Theological Seminary Dayton Ohio General Conference United Brethren Willing Workers’ Society of the First Baptist Church W. B. Grove Loudoun Street May Miller

Stock Market Rebounds After Slump In New York

Stock prices rebounded sharply in New York as call money eased and the Fed announced no rediscount rate change until after the close. The council had recommended a 5 to 6 percent increase previously, wiping out over a million in quoted values. Recoveries ranged one to eight points across many issues with about 3.9 million shares traded.

Associated Press New York New York Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Council

Collegians to Host Interwoven Club in Saturday Baseball

The Winchester Collegians inaugurate home play at Kenandoah Valley Academy diamond on Saturday May 25 at 3 o clock. They face the Interwoven Athletic Club of Martinsburg West Virginia, billed as city champions with seasoned veterans. Local youths form the Collegians solid lineup after four out of town games with two wins. Mrs John G Colurn and Miss Justin Colurn of Lewiston Maine are guests at the George Washington Hotel.

Winchester Collegians Kenandoah Valley Academy Martinsburg W. Va John G. Colurn Mise Justin Colurn Lewiston, Me George Washington Hosent

Death’s summons comes suddenly in Frederick county

Turner B. Sencindiver Sr. of Welltown dies at 69 from a cerebral hemorrhage after visiting neighbors. He leaves widow Fannie Belle Hott and six children including Charles M. and Turner B. Jr. Survivors span Winchester Martinsburg Charlottesville and Berkeley County. Funeral services Saturday at 11 at the United Brethren Church Winchester with interment Mount Hebron. pallbearers named.

Turner B. Sencindiver Frederick County Welltown Berkeley County Mr. Sencindiver Samuel F Nancy Sencindiver Darkesville W. Va Fred Sencindiver Winchester Fannie Belle Hott David and Rachel Hott Charles M David H Turner B. Jr Samuel S. Sencindiver Charlottesville Allen Pittsnogle Martinsburg Harry W. Ebert Charles Sencindiver Secindiver United Brethren Church Pleasant Valley Southern Methodist Church J. D. Russell Brucetown C. J. Racey

Childrens Fire Injury At North Lou doun Street

Mrs Mary Bruce Price burned about the feet when her daughter Martha aged three ignited newspapers in a hallway. Price stamped out the flames with help from bystanders and firemen arriving with the Sarah Zane Truck to extinguish the fire.

Mary Bruce Price J. Delano Price Frank Plank North Loudoun Street

Brooks' Pharmacy Ad Sells One Cent Sale and Event Note

Rexall One Cent Sale runs Thursday to Saturday with tremendous savings. Also advertised is the Livestock and Implement Sale of J L and J W Jolliffe on May 28 at 1 PM near Stephenson Virginia with Brooks Pharmacy involvement.

Brooks’ Pharmacy J. L J. W. Jolliffe Stephenson

Movietone to film S A encampment at Staunton academy

Staunton Military Academy cadets prepare for Winchester encampment with Fox Movietone sound motion pictures. Cadets will perform dress and battlefield scenes as a camera crew records training, tents, and detrainment with officials expected to attend including General Summerall and Gov Byrd.

Staunton Staunton Military Academy Winchester Fox Movietone Fox Thomas H. Russell Fts Charles P. Summerall Sladen Third Corps Harry F. Byrd Comdr Richard B. Byrd Roy Bryant North Pole South Polar Byrd Carroll Foster

Navy validates submarine escape device the lung at 302 feet

The Navy announced tests in a Washington navy yard tank using the S-4 crew and the escape device known as the lung proved pressure could be matched to water pressure at 302 feet. All officers reported no ill effects during the submerged test.

Associated Press Washington Navy Navy Department Washington Navy Yard

New Trials Denied in York County Witchcraft Case

Associated Press reports in York Pennsylvania that John Blymer and John Curry had new trials denied. Both were sentenced to life in prison for their roles in the murder of Nelson D. Rehmeyer. Gilbert G. Hess, aged 14, received a term of 10 to 20 years for second degree murder.

Associated Press York, Pa John Blymer John Curry Nelson D. Rehmeyer Farmer York County Gilbert G. Hess Hess

Passengers Ready for Graf Zeppelin Homeward Flight

In Toulon France May 24 all Graf Zeppelin passengers left for Cyers to prepare for departure to Friedrichshafen this evening. Commander Hugo Eckener announced passengers must be at the airfield by 7 20 p m for an 8 o clock start. J B Haldeman returned from Black Mountain North Carolina where he attended a Presbyterian General Assembly as a commissioner from Winchester Presbytery.

Taulon France Cyers Friedrichshafen Hugo Eckener Toulon Air Fieldu Haldeman Black Mountain N. C General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Winchester Presbytery

Tax Returns Due By June First in Virginia

Virginia tax officials warn that June 1 is the last day to file state intangible personal property and individual income tax returns without penalty. Local revenue offices distribute forms, but failure to receive a form does not excuse filing. Returns go to the Department of Taxation for audit and cross checks. delinquents face penalties to equalize the tax burden.

Richmond C. H. Morriesett Commissioners of the Revenue Commissioner of the Revenue Department of Taxation Morrissett

Social Notes Spiral through D.C. Visitors and Local Guests

Local society notes list residents and visitors in Washington and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Harry Pingley Mrs. Bruce Tabler and son Bruce Takoma Park Mrs. Elder Trenary Mr. H T Smith Canton Ohio Mr. Martin Urner Potomac Edison Co Hagerstown Md Mr T Russell Cather Winchester bar R J Boykin Washington Miss Anna Driver Baltimore F L Buckley Hotel Jack E W Armstrong Docp Weather Stripping Co Samuel B O Neal Vaucluse Mrs Fanny Fries John S Brown South Kent St George H Burwell Millwood Miss Annie Massie Miss Nannie Triplett Miss Minnie Beamer John H Campbell Kernestown Rev James A Johnston Keyser W Va Burton S Rush Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road J B Reynolds Hagerstown Victor Product Co Hotel Jack multiple guests and business travelers noted.

Annie Massie Nannie Triplett Minnie Beamer John H. Campbell Keyser W. Va James A Johnston Southern Methodist Church Kernestown

Discrimination Debate Over Press Access To Senate Floor

Washington May 23. The Associated Press reports a clash over press access after the rules committee withdrew the United Press due to a secret roll call. Senator Lafollette proposes extending floor visiting privileges to press associations. The dispute centers on enforcing Senate rules against newspapers and whether to expel reporters for confidential information.

Associated Press Washington Associated Prees Curt Senate Rules Committee United Press Lafollette Republican Wisconsin United Prees Association Senate Rules Committee The Oor Aoe Lafolletté Johnson Calif Irvine Lenroot Court of Customs and Patent Appeals Reed Glenn Ilinois Caraway Arkansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winchester School Woodstock Turner Sencindiver Alava R Eason Church Missionary Group O’brian U. S Collegians Interwovens Death Sencindiver Rexall S.A Cadet Corps Commissioners of Revenue Carter Wormeley Harry Pingley Bruce Tabler Bruce Takoma Park Pingley Bunker Hill Tabler Elder Trenary H. T. Smith Canton, Ohio George Washington Hotel Martin Urner Potomac Edison Company Hagerstown, Md T. Russell Cather R. J. Boykin Anna Driver Baltimore E. W. Browning F. L. Buckley Hotel Jack E. W. Armatrong Docp Weather Stripping Company Samuel B. O'Neal Vaucluse Fanny Fries John S. Brown South Kent, Street Diyton George H. Burwell Millwond Burton S. Rush Baltimore and Ohio Railroad J. B. Reyold Hagerstown Victor Product Company Jack Toress Association LA Follette Borah Idaho Lenair Blease South Carolina Coolidge Lentroot
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