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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
1
Public notice urges strong attendance for the S. M. A. boys at the Handley School Auditorium Thursday night. The message asks for hearty support and applause to ensure a delightful evening.
The Blackfriars of Staunton Military Academy present the dramatic comedy Putting It Over at the Handley School Auditorium. An engineering plot in Arizona features Tom Browne and rival Jack Stewart with witty lines and a professional feel. Cast includes Cadets LaGorce Lannon Sheridan Taylor Lane McDermott Carter Golan Rendell Ditmore. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children. reserved seats 75 cents adults 35 cents children. Reserved seats at Baker's drug store until 6 pm Thursday.
The annual closing recital by Handley High School piano students under Miss Kathleen Mc Cartney will be at 8 PM Friday in the Handley School Auditorium with free admission. The program features solos duos and four piano Oberon by twelve girls.
White Plains New York May 29 Continued improvement was reported today in the condition of Miss Evangeline Booth commander of the Salvation Army of America who was injured when thrown against the top of her automobile last Friday by an Associated Press report from the scene.
The proposed 2.4 cent per pound sugar tariff would raise annual costs for Winchester citizens to about 36 900 dollars, with local impact of roughly 12 500 dollars a year. The American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages estimate broader national effects totaling about 443 million dollars to consumers, funded by higher prices for sugar and soft drinks.
The Frederick city council held a special session with the Frederick county Board of Supervisors to discuss jail improvements. They considered adding six rooms in the rail yard rather than altering the main building and instructed the public and local improvements committee to seek cost estimates and report back.
The Associated Press reports that at least 25 people were killed and many more injured in forest fires in the Tometaka region west of Odomari, Saghalien. The fires continued with communications disrupted.
Strasburg Virginia hosts its first homecoming since water works dedication with parades athletic games and carnival features planned for June 17 to 22. Visiting fire companies from Winchester Martinsburg Harrisonburg Staunton Alexandria Front Royal New Market Woodstock and Edinburg compete for prizes including 50 for best visiting company and 75 for reel races. The Shenandoah Valley firemen parade and reel races on Friday cap the week along with Boy Scout jamboree foot races baseball games and a town carnival.
The Sherman home near Chambersville was struck by lightning during a storm, igniting attic bed coverings hung on a wire. Family members noticed the fire, which was fed by a chimney strike and a clothes line crossfire, and extinguished it before major damage. Miss Mary Sherman was stunned and felt ill for hours.
A mob of about 100 men seized Joe Boxley from Crockett county jail and hanged him near Alamo for an alleged attack on a justice of the peace's wife. The crime prompted earlier jail break attempts in Trenton and Gibson county as officers rushed to protect the suspect.
In Leyte province the death toll from last Friday's typhoon reached 112 as communications were restored. Earlier reports from the area had listed 10 deaths, with officials updating the figure as rescue and assessment continued.
The May 29 attempt by French and American monoplanes to fly the Atlantic from Old Orchard failed. Green Flash wrecked on take-off, Yellow Bird's seam opened after a 20 minute climb, and both planes were not ready for a second attempt. Flyers eyed tomorrow for a daylight start.
Final decrees entered in two divorce actions. Nora Anderson gains custody and may resume Nora Carper name with six month restraining remarriage. George V Lutz granted absolute divorce. remains married to no one for six months. Neither party remarries within six months. Funeral attendance noted for Robert Sibert.
Admiral Louis M. Nulton of Winchester receives a special telegram from Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion praising his promotion to full admiral aboard the U S S California at San Pedro on May 21 1929. Commander Clifford D Grim and Nulton exchange letters of thanks.
The annual National Decoration Day memorials at the National Cemetery begin at 2 30 pm with participation from the Ladies National Memorial Association and Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion. Volunteers will decorate over 5000 U S graves with flowers and flags. Rev J R Collis of Inwood West Virginia will deliver the principal address with American Legion members playing a larger role. Public attendance is invited and banks and post office observe holiday hours.
New York May 29 Renewed weakness in farm implement shares sparked worry of a further market reaction as investors sold railroad and public utilities stock. Trading was moderate with limited commitments amid concerns over potential credit developments. Call money held at 6 percent. The close was irregular with around 3.1 million shares traded.
Rotary International delegates at Dallas discuss presidential candidates M Eugene Newsom of Durham and Raymond J Knoeppel of New York City also nominating seven directors five US clubs one Canadian and one from Great Britain and Ireland Sydney Pacell of London selected as the British and Irish nominee subject to confirmation.
In Rockingham County Virginia anti-Smith Democrats refuse to join a requested county convention. Only nine attend and no meeting is held. George N. Conrad says local views diverge from Hawkins backed plan and hints at a possible Rockingham conven tion to consider Roanoke convention delegates. Republicans oppose coalitions and push for a strong local ticket with Jacob A. Garber as a candidate.
The Winchester Frederick Clarke district Democratic committee decides to name six delegates and holds August 6 as the primary date. W. Nelson Page C. R. McCann and Frank Wray lead the committee. Candidates must file declarations petitions and receipts by June 6 with chairman C. R. McCann. Local Winchester nominations also go via the August 6 primary with papers filed to chairman W. Nelson Page.
Holly McCoy of Winchester died yesterday at his brother Walter I McCoy's home in Brunswick Maryland at age forty three after a two week illness. He worked as a trainman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and was unmarried. Survived by two brothers Douglas of Cumberland and Walter L of Brunswick and one sister Mrs Earl Dodnon of Winchester. Funeral set for Friday at 3 pm in United Brethren Church with Rev George W Stover officiating and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Baseball game set for 3 o clock Thursday May 30 at S V A grounds between Winchester Elks and Potomac Edison Company of Hagerstown. Also summer rugs and cretonne on display by Moling and Cather at 1p1t.
Clark M. Smith announces his bid for Clerk of the Corporation Court in Winchester. The run is for the general election in November. No further details provided.
The sixth annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester closed with a $14.81 bank balance, reported by treasurer Clifford D. Grim after all bills were paid. The executive committee praised finance staff for strong fundraising and noted 1929 plans with a $15,000 total expenses and larger prizes. An election for next year’s director-general was set for a later meeting led by W. E. Cooper.
Memorial services will be held at Orrick Cemetery on Thursday May 30 at 3 o clock. The Minister's Alliance led by Rev E Spriggs presiding and Rev D Borpe as principal speaker. Opening prayer by Rev J H Qulfett scripture by Rev H A Johnson with choirs. Fraternal orders expected to attend and participate. Rev H A Johnson to lead the flower strewing procession. Public invited.
Victory Council No. 47 of the Fraternal Americans met in Stephens City at Odd Fellows hall for a regular session. President Howard R. Evans presided as members learned of Bro. Thomas Hawes serious accident. State organizer I. W. Dick spoke on Patriotism and Lampert gave a forcible sermon. The Reds Whites and Blues teams held a luncheon for the winning Blues. The council, five months old with 45 members, plans a yard party at Double Churches on June 15 with an orchestra.
Republican mass meeting of city and county Republicans to be held Friday May 31 at 8 p m at Lupton's office Rouse Ave. Endorsement of city officers for November election and arrangements for the State Convention at Richmond. Everyone welcome. H R Potts Secretary.
Winchester Wholesale Gro Corp seeks potatoes for purchase as part of its May supply needs. Quantity unspecified, terms not detailed.
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