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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1931
Page
10
Dr. Ruel Ebersole, hospitalized in Norfolk, filed suit in Memphis against former secretary Mrs. Mabel Freudenberg for 18 831.25 he says was entrusted to her in 1928 while he ran the United States Marine Hospital in Memphis. He is a Winchester native and grandson of the late Jacob Ebersole.
Mrs Laura Householder wife of George Householder died yesterday at her Keyser West Virginia home after a decade of illness. Funeral at 2 30 pm Thursday from Disciples Church Rockenon with Rev S J Goode officiating. Burial in cemetery beside the church. She was about 55 and a daughter of B F Kerns of Rockenon. Survived by husband three sisters and two brothers.
The Star corrects a former report naming Paul Campbell in the Roy Armstrong robbery. It was Hubert Campbell charged with complicity, not Paul. The two are brothers and Paul was not charged. The Star regrets the error.
Mrs. Reine Colfelt phoned The Star to say she and her son did not spend the weekend at Raymond Swartz s Kernstown home. The Star regrets the error. The Indianapolis News notes the Washington political center aim during Congress off year.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall of 0.08 inch and May to date total of 5.60 inches. It compares 18 year averages to 1931 rainfall for January through April, listing specific amounts for each month and a five month total.
Rev E D Witherspoon of Greensboro has accepted a call to Highland Avenue Presbyterian Chapel. Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion plans memorial services May 30. Memorial Hospital graduates 11 nurses at commencement in Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. The Sarah Zane Fire Company begins its benefit carnival on Frederick Plaza tonight. Miss Henrietta King Page of Boyce wed John Henderson Farrar of Pittsburgh.
Five years ago on May 27, 1926 Shenandoah Valley Academy announced finals to be held June 2 3 and 4. The Apple Blossom Festival Buick coupe stolen from attorney Harry R Kern has been found at Lexington. Girls Athletic Association opened summer social season with a Shawnee Inn dance. Friendship Fire Company annual banquet planned for tonight at their engine hall. Dr William Moseley Brown of Washington and Lee University to deliver commencement address at Boyce High School.
Fifteen years ago on May 27, 1916 Nemo says a man need not be great in size to be a big lover. Fort Loudoun Seminary music recitals begin as part of finals week activities at the Empire Theatre tomorrow. Shawnee District Sunday School Association holds annual meeting at Kernstown Methodist Episcopal Church. Winchester City Council to investigate alleged water waste. H K Green and Brother offer children's wash dresses from 50 cents to $1.25.
Martinsburg Evening Journal reports police court actions in Winchester Virginia. Fahnestock a Winchester drunken driver forfeited 102.60 after being caught Saturday night. An accompanying Winchester man also forfeited 102.60 with liquor on him. Mrs Nora Oliver a liquor violator forfeited 160.60 choosing to lose the money instead of standing trial.
Chicago law enforcement gains aim by treating crime as dangerous as parking by a fire hydrant. The Louisville Times notes the push while the Boston Herald praises reformers who cheer, urging decisive action.
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