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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1931

Page

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Akron Makes Bow at Capitol as Mrs Hoover Views Flight

The U S S Akron and the Los Angeles airships led a Washington visit with a 9 50 a m pass over the White House. Mrs Hoover watched from the mansion roof while the Akron saluted the Unknown Soldier at Arlington and circled for a final pass.

Associated Press Washington Akron Hoover Navy White House Executive Mansion Potomac Arlington Cemetery Los Angeles Jahncke Baltimore

Three Held After Police Capture liquor Laden Car

Dukes Campbell and brother Hubert Campbell and Jim Amick of Freemont Street are held after police seized an automobile on Senseney Road believed to carry 42 gallons of liquor. Amick was arrested with the car. one Campbell fled during the arrest. Police say all three had involvement with the cargo and will be held for a hearing. The liquor was dumped on the road and recovered in a burlap bag, with a half pint drained at headquarters for use as evidence.

Dukes Campbell Hubert Campbell Jim Amick Freemont Street Senseney Road Amick Campbells Dukes Hubert

Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Notice

Laundry service advertises easy scheduling urging customers to call for work. Mentions specific days Mon Wed Sat and a code 7 13 l p M on page. Includes persuasive prompt to let the service handle chores.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Wanted Apples Will Buy All Varieties

Butler's Packing advertises purchasing all apple varieties with a prompt buy offer and references a pricing note.

Butler’s

Sheep Killed by Dogs Prompt County Claims

County supervisors discuss many sheep death claims due to dogs. Untaxed homeless dogs roam, attack stock on farms, and are killed on sight. The county pays assessed tax value for sheep killed if owners report them for taxation. no reporting yields no compensation.

Board of Supervisors Co County

Reception for Premier Laval Sets Record in Paris

Premier Laval drew a record greeting on his return from Washington. A crowd filled the railway station and streets on All Souls Day as the premier, aided by his daughter Mlle Josee, fought through gendarmes to the waiting room. Josee recalled a warm welcome in New York and praised American hospitality and Annapolis midshipmen who hosted her.

Associated Press Paris Laval Washington Mademoiselle Josee Annapolis Naval Academy

Audley Rider Flung From Horse With Brain Concussion

Audley Farms rider James Watts near Berryville Clarke county was thrown headfirst when his horse balked at a motor truck. He was unconscious on impact but later stabilized at Memorial Hospital after X rays showed no skull fracture and doctors diagnosed concussion. Dr. F Tappan treated him at the scene and transported him to the hospital. Watts was slowly regaining consciousness by noon.

James Watts Audley Farms Berryville Clarke County Watts F. Tappan Memorial Hospital J. E. Harris

Halloween 5 Observed Quietly in Winchester

Halloween night in Winchester passed with little organized festivity and few pranks reported. Police handled heavy traffic as locals and out-of-towners filled streets, while a 19 year old Sperryville youth Dennis Dodson was stabbed by a passerby who jumped from a Pennsylvania registered car and fled.

Hallowe'en Winchester Winchester Memorial Hospi J. T. Boyd Dennis Dodson Sperryville Rap Ppahannock County East Piccadilly North Cameron Streets Pennsylvania Dodson H. S. Pifer Memorial Hospital

Williams Dies After Jaw Infection Battle at Winchester

Buford Williams of Stephens City died at 8:50 PM in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a jaw infection traced to a tooth socket. He was 31, married, son of Crockett and Mrs Williams, born in Riverton Warren County. Transfusions and hospital care failed to save him. Funeral plans were not announced by press time.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Buford Williams Stephens City Williams Memorial Hospital Mr. Williams

Banks Closed Tuesday in Winchester on Election Day

Banks in Winchester will be closed next Tuesday, November 3, Election Day. Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co with J. H. Yost as cashier, Shenandoah Valley National Bank led by Wm. G. Hardy, Commercial & Savings Bank under John I. Sloat, and Union Bank of Winchester with Geo. H. Bushnell as cashier.

Banks of Winchester Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co J. H. Yost Shenandoah Valley Nat'l. Bank Wm. G. Hardy Commercial & Savings Bank John I. Sloat Union Bank of Winchester Geo. H. Bushnell

Secret hearing clears Headley of bribery charge

Frederick county electoral board ruled charges that Old Forge precinct election judge John W. Headley offered a $2 bribe to a young lady were unfounded and dismissed. The case, brought by H. E. Shull, centered on alleged bribery before the August Democratic primary and was conducted as a secret ex parte proceeding.

Electoral Board Frederick County Eharges John W. Headley Old Forge Mr. Headley H. E. Shull Headley Old Fore Grand Jury County Electoral Board J. W. Headley Marlboro Lastugust

Miss Ambrose Dies After Lingering Illness at 14

Miss Helen Rachel Ambrose daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ambrose died at her parents home on the Valley pike at 1.15 this morning after a lingering endocarditis illness. She was born July 22 1917 aged 14 years three months. She is survived by her parents and one sister Miss Martha Ann Ambrose. Funeral from the home at 3 o'clock Wednesday with Rev. George W. Stover of the United Brethren Church. Pallbearers P E Campbell Isaac Ebert S M Davis Owen Holliday Lee Hollar Edward Heine.

Helen Rachel Ambrose J. M. Ambrose Valley Pike Martha Ann Ambrose George W. Stover United Brethren Church P. E. Campbell Isaac Ebert S. M. Davis Owen Holliday Lee Hollar Edward Heine

Republicans to Select Site for 1932 Convention

Chairman Fess called the Republican National Committee to meet in Washington on December 15 to select a city for the 1932 party convention. The Associated Press report notes the plan and dates for the decision.

Associated Press Washington Fess Republican National Committee

Troop 5 Boy Scouts to Form Rifle Team Tonight

Troop No. 5 Boy Scouts meet at 7 PM in the Episcopal Church Sunday school room to form a rifle team under Capt. Paul Hartman. Also notes an unrelated quote on currency improvement and a local ad for Carter’s undergarments at Moling & Cather’s.

Episcopal Church Paul Hartman Carter Moling & Cather's

Candidacy Drives Final Pleas as Election Nears in Winchester

Voters in Winchester and Frederick County face polls opening at 6 34 a m and closing at 5 05 p m Independent opposition boosts expected turnout countywide while city races show lighter competition. Key races include T Russell Cather and John G Bowman for State Senate and Joseph S Denny for House of Delegates with other county posts contested or unopposed.

Winchester Frederick County T. Russell Cather State Senate John G. Bowman Joseph 8. Denny House of Delegates Clarke Frederick Democratic Executive Committee Luther Pannett Democrats Roy P.ean H. Moore

Financier and Philanthropist Mandelbaum Dies in Baltimore

Seymour Mandelbaum a financier and longtime Baltimore philanthropist died yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Belvedere. He helped form the Fidelity and Deposit Trust Company and served as director or officer of several banks and insurance firms. Funeral services are set for 2.30 p.m. tomorrow in the Belvedere Blue Room with rabbinic conduct.

Seymour Mandelbaum Fidelity and Posit Company Hotel Belvedere Baltimore Mandelbaum Mr. Mandelbaum Goetz Minnie Mela Mandelbaum Winchester Henry Sonneborn & Co Moss Sarah Sonneborn Henry Sonneborn Nellie Gray Maryland Jockey Club Surety Company H. Crawford Black Clinton P. Payne Robert Ober Joseph R. Stonebreaker Edwin Warfield Fidelity and Deposite Trust Company Sonneborn National Mechanics Bank Maryland Trust Company Maryland Casualty Company United Railways Arundel Corporation Lowndes Lyric Phoenix William Rosenau Eutaw Place Temple Oheb Shalom Joseph Schuman Mr Mandelbaum

Child Struck By Auto Suffers Bruises and Lacerations

Five year old Roger Mahoney was badly bruised and cut on the legs when he darted into the street and was struck by a car driven by T. J. Orndorff at the Rouss avenue and North Loudoun street intersection. The car wheel passed over one leg. Capt. Grim removed the bow from beneath the vehicle and took the boy to Dr Charles R. Anderson, who found no broken bones.

Roger Mahoney James Mahoney T. J. Orndorff Rouss Avenue Loudoun Street Mahoney George H. Grim Charles R. Anderson Anderson Young Mahoney Orndorff

Hear Bowman for State Senate Debate at Courthouse

Campaign ad for Bowman invites voters to a State Senate debate at the courthouse at 8 pm with challenger Cather and Harrison called to join and discuss election issues.

State Senate Messrs Cather Harrison

National Has Record Apple Pile At Plant

The Winchester plant of National Fruit Product Company reports about 6,000,000 pounds of apples stored on grounds and in crates. Last Saturday the plant received 1,250,000 pounds, the busiest single day since operations began 17 years ago. Apples are processed into vinegar canned fruit apple butter and apple sauce.

Winchester National Fruit Product Company

Rumor of Arthur G. Jones Pardoned in Embezzlement Case Denied

The Star reports no foundation to rumors that Arthur G. Jones former head of the Arthur G Jones Woolen Company was freed and living in Janesville Wisconsin. Governor Pollard declined a pardon after Commonwealth's Attorney Reardon advised against it noting Jones served three years for embezzling over 50000 dollars in wool mill funds.

Arthur G. Jones Arthur G Jones Woolen Company Virginia State Penitentiary Janesville Wis The Star Jones John Gatland Pollard Commonwealth J. P. Reardon Pollard Reardon

Japan rejects plan for direct talks on Manchurian issue

Tokyo dispatches report Japan cannot accept China's proposal for direct negotiations under the League of Nations council resolution. Tokyo says five fundamental points must be recognized before any withdrawal of troops from Manchuria. Meanwhile Japanese troops advance deeper into western and northern Manchuria and Mongolia amid rumors of Russian aid through secret pacts with China. The United States is said to be examining Russian mobilization reports and sent a consul-general to Harbin to investigate.

Associated Press London Tokyo Manchuria Mongolia China Moscow George Hanson Harbin

Frederick County Four-H Club Achievement Day Report

Frederick County Four-H clubs and community groups showcased yearlong efforts at the first Achievement Day held in Christ Episcopal Church chapel with about 400 attendees. Miss Elizabeth Farrar the home demonstration agent received praise for her work, while the Whitacre Four-H club won the banner for best overall work and larger attendance and strong reports on foods and gardening were noted.

Frederick County Chapel of Christ Episcopal Church West Boscawen Street Elizabeth Farrar Margaret Larrick Round Hill Regina Bates

Demurrer of Cannon Set for November 20

Justice Proctor schedules Friday November 20 for arguments before the District of Columbia Supreme Court on Bishop James Cannon Jr.'s demurrer to a corrupt practices indictment. The case centers on a challenge to the act's constitutionality. Cannon and Ada L. Burroughs posted $1,000 bonds each.

Associated Press Washington James Proctor District of Columbia Supreme Court James Cannon, Jr John Wilson Southern Methodist Robert H. McNeill Cannon Ada L. Burroughs Anti- Smith Democratic Committees

Minstrel Show Planned for Winchester Post Benefit

H. M. Strouse of New York arrives in Winchester to organize a locally produced minstrel and musical show for the Winches ter Post Veterans of Foreign Wars. The event, likely mid November, aims to raise funds with all local talent. Strouse to confer with post officers tonight.

H. M. Strouse New York Winchester Winchester Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Mr. Strouse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Queen OF Navy Capital Premier Laval Daughter Audley Butler Rico Shull Bulletin Miss Ambrose Boy Scouts Prof E. W. Kammerer Joseph S. Denny B. P. Harrison Robert S. Smith Roy P. Duvall Commission of Revenue Lee N. Whitacre H. C. Moore Opequon C. I. Brumback L. J. Cave Stonewall Scott Grant Shawnee W. H. Branner Gainsboro E. W Adams Back Creek C. M. Rosenberger J. A. Parker W. D. Parker Phil C. Bowman A. J. Taverner Neffstown Hunter Stine Clark Hardesty David Hottel J. C. Sherman L. F Dorsey Brucetown W. B. Timberlake John Jonitte William Huyett National AG. Jones Japan Nation League Miss Farrar Star Tannery Whitacre Paxe
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