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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1931

Page

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Prohibition Reform Talk Draws Winchester Audience

A large crowd gathered at Handley Library to hear Miss Charlotte Noland of Middleburg discuss Prohibition Reform under the Women’s National Organization for Prohibition Reform. Col B M Roszel and Rev Campbell Mayers spoke on temperance with emphasis on regulation and youth protection.

Winchester Handley Library Charlotte Noland Middleburg Women’s National Organization For Prohibition Reform Col. B. M. Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy United States Miss Noland Beverley Brown Front Royal Campbell Mayers Prohibition Noland Trenary Roszel Brown Hawaii Philippines Friends of Prohibition Temperance Mayers Con

Desirable Property of Camillus Cop enhaver to be Sold

The late Camillus Cop enhaver's home at No 16 West Monmouth Street will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday November 7. Prospective buyers urged to see the sale bill.

Camillus Copenhaver West Monmouth Street Court House

Two Cars collide injure Mrs. E. Blosser Haines

Mrs. E Blosser Haines widow of John B Haines suffered a badly lacerated scalp and nervous shock when her Ford collided with a Nash driven by John Harris son of Dr J E Harris at South Loudoun and Clifford streets. She was taken to Memorial Hospital in the Friendship ambulance and treated. Police said no action would be taken pending her condition.

E. Blosser Haines John B. Haines John Harris J. E. Harris South Loudoun Clifford Streets Haines Clifford Street Harris Nash Loudoun Street Young Harris

Winchester Faces Acute Water Shortage Urged Economies

The Water Committee of the Common Council warned this afternoon that Winchester's water situation is more acute than ever. It urged the severest economies from every citizen to avoid a complete famine.

the Common Council Winchester

Sarah Zane Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company will be held at 8 o clock Friday evening November 6. George Barr, Secretary. The note also includes thanks for support in an election and congratulations to Mr. C. I. Brumback. Lee J. Cave advertises Shenandoah Mutual fire and lightning insurance for Frederick and Warren counties. Stephens City.

Sarah Zane Fire Company George Barr C. I. Brumback Lee J. Cave Frederick Warren Counties Shenandoah Mutual

Navy League backs Gardiner attack on Hoover naval policy

The Navy League executive committee issued a statement supporting William Howard Gardiner's charges against President Hoover's naval policy with one dissenting vote. The group offered records for impartial investigation and pledged to pursue its founding aims. Gardiner and league leaders attended the session as Hoover appointees began their probe.

Associated Press Washington William Howard Gardiner The Navy League Hoover League Navy League Executive Committee Gardiner Navy Walter Bruce Howe Howe White House

Funeral Rites Held For Helen Ambrose

Relatives and friends gathered at the Ambrose home on Valley Pike for the funeral of 14 year old Helen Rachel Ambrose daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose. Rev George W Stover officiated and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were P E Campbell Isaac Ebert Owen Holliday Lee Hollar Edward Heine and J A Hinkle. Helen a Handley High School junior was ill since March from influenza and heart weakness, underwent several operations but did not survive with her faith and patience noted by mourners.

J. M. Ambrose Valley Pike Helen Rachel Ambrose Lee Hollar Edward Heine J. A. Hinkle Miss Ambrose Handley High School

Victor Ransom Caught by Police in Harrisburg Flight

Victor Ransom, a black man wanted by Harrisburg and Hagerstown authorities for robberies, was captured at Philpot Street after fleeing toward a railroad and wounding the arrest by gunpoint. He is held for Harrisburg officials who arrive today to take custody.

Victor Ransom Harrisburg Hagerstown Ransom Hollywood Philpot Street Punk Bowers Victor

Former Guard Commander Shot in Kentucky Governor Race

Kentucky voters favored circuit judge Ruby Laffoon in the governor race according to returns from 36 counties and 1,609 to 4,178 precincts. The article also notes a shooting involving H H Denhardt, a former adjutant general, and reports on A Harri Moore’s New Jersey victory with a 239,379 plurality and Democratic Assembly gains.

Loussville Ruby Laffoon Madisonville Kentucky William B. Harrison Louisville Kentucky Counnties Messaa Winchester Washington Laffoon Eee Bowling Green H. H. Denhardt Kentucky National Guard Denhardt W. K. Dent Dent Newark N. J New Jersey A. Harri Moore Moore Davis Baird, Jr Dwight W. Morrow Larson State Assembly

Hugh Markwood Attends Mother's Funeral in Akron

Hugh Markwood of this city was summoned to Akron Ohio due to the death of his mother Mrs Markwood who died at her home there a few days ago.

Hugh Markwood Akron Ohio Markwood

Friendship Fire Company to Meet Tonight at 8

The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the hall on East Cork street. A large amount of important business is expected and full attendance is requested. Captain Fred W. Forney urges all members to attend.

The Friendship Fire Company East Cork Street Fred W. Forney

Natural Gas Coming From Kentucky Into Virginia Area

A Staunton News Leader report notes gas in Augusta county’s 20 inch line now comes from Floyd county Kentucky. The Columbia Gas and Electric Company repaired a Waynesboro leak after testing the Kentucky pipeline that serves Virginia. Local utilities head Carl Riddleberger suggests Waynesboro may soon receive natural gas, replacing artificial gas, with Winchester Staunton Harrisonburg among high rate cities.

Staunton News-Leader Waynesboro Augusta County Columbia Gas and Electric Company Floyd County Kentucky Carl Riddlebarger Consumers Utilities Chamber of Commerce West Virginia Virginia Lexington Blue Ridge O ’ Rs Sewanee Carl Riddleberger Maager Winchester Harrisonburg Staunton

Condition of Mrs Carroll Still Critical After Crash

Mrs Carrie Carroll of Berryville remains in critical condition at King's Daughters Hospital Mar tensburg after a collision three miles south of the city when her husband William Carroll swerved to avoid another car. Also treated were Miss Helen Bromley and Bruce Bromley of Berryville, children of J H Bromley, not Mr and Mrs William Bromley as earlier reported.

Carrie Carroll Berryville Martinsburg King’s Daughters Hospital William Carroll Carrolls Helen Bromley Bruce Bromley J. H. Bromley William Bromley The Star

Personal effects stolen from Virginia home

Mr and Mrs James Hart of Virginia Avenue reported a daytime break in Tuesday with several items taken including a ring with initials J W H a large cameo necklace two dresses knives and forks meat and baked goods.

James Hart Virginia Avenue

Benefit night at Round Hill School with refreshments and music

Round Hill School hosts a Friday event on November 6 featuring refreshments and music to raise funds for the school. Local residents invited to attend and support the fundraiser.

Round Hill

Rexall 1 Cent Sale at Brook's Pharmacy

Brook's Pharmacy advertises a Rexall 1 cent sale inviting customers to save on a selection of items. The notice presents a sales event likely for limited time with emphasis on low price.

Rexall Brook’s Pharmacy

Rouss Fire Company Plans November Meeting

The Rouss Fire Company announces its regular monthly meeting on Friday night November 6 at eight o’clock. Secretary L. C. Bowers reports the call to members for the formal gathering.

Rouss Fire Company

Flower Garden Supplies and Evergreens for Reasonable Prices

Local supplier R. B. Kater offers flower garden plants and well rotted barnyard manure plus boxwoods and evergreens at reasonable prices. Phone 802. Address appears in the ad dated November 4.

Water supply in Rouss Spring gradually failing

City Manager P P Pilcher reports at council meeting that Rouss Spring pumpage fell from 56 122 000 to 49 855 000 gallons in October and the spring is failing as the big pump runs only about 6 hours daily. Shawnee Spring remains steady.

P. P. Pilcher Uss Spring Greystone Terrace Rouss Spring Shawnee Spring Meredith State Department of Health Leicester Street Stewart and Loudoun Streets Hart Street Loudoun Street

State Library Association To Hold Convention

The Virginia Library Association will hold its annual convention tomorrow and Saturday in Newport News with about 50 library officials attending. C Vernon Eddy of Handley Library will chair a round table, with Miss Teresa Hodges presiding. Mayor Harry Reynor and Mrs Walter B Livezey will deliver the welcome.

Virginia Library Association Newport News Winchester C. Vernon Eddy Handley Library Eddy Teresa Hodges W. R. McKenny Petersburg Harry Reynor Walter B. Livezey Newport News Public Library

Stock Market Fails to Pace Commodities Today

New York stock trades opened mixed with uncertain swings as grains and silver attracted early buying but rails and steels dragged. Sterling slipped from yesterday’s rise and opened at 3.75 dollars while overall market movement remained narrow and wearied by recent stimulus.

Associated Press New York Sterling

War Department Budget Cut Reported for 1933

Secretary Hurley announced in Washington that the War Department budget for 1933 would be reduced by about 44 million dollars below the current fiscal year appropriation. The report highlights a tightening of defense spending amid ongoing fiscal concerns.

Associated Sea Washington War Department Hurley

Tribute for Mrs. Edmonia Martin Buried in Mount Hebron

The body of the late Mrs. Edmonia Martin was brought from Romney West Virginia to Winchester for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by a brother J Mowery Martinsburg a sister Mrs Betty Arvin Clarksburg and several half siblings. The service at Romney was led by Rev Morgan Cilley and Rev Charles R Bailey with family and friends from Winchester and Frederick County attending. Mrs Martin died suddenly after illness believed by doctors to be angina pectoris.

Edmonia Martin Romney W. Va Winchester Mount Hebron Frederick County Martin Morgan Cilley St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Charles R. Bailey Presbyterian Church Nain Burnt Church Peron + frames J. Mowery Martinsburg Betty Arvin Clarksburg Claude Mowery Moorefield Laura Smith Lebanon Church

Winchester Pool Opens Tonight For Boy Scouts Night

Tonight at 7:30 the Winchester pool hosts Boy Scouts offering beginner through life saving tests including 50 yard first class and merit badge swimming. The pool and room will be heated and instruction provided for non swimmers. Troops with unpaid dues must settle at the Scout office this week.

Winchester Boy Scouts of Boy Scouts

Lions Invite to Lonaconing Meet and Charter

The Winchester Lions Club will attend a Lonaconing Maryland meeting on November 9 as a new Lions club is formed and chartered for Lions International. Cumberland Maryland sponsors the entertainment program and several Winchester members plan to attend.

Winchester Lions’ Club Winchester Club George Washington Hotel Herbert S. Larrick Hinks E. G. Gill Roanoke H. S. Myerly P. R. Diehl Frederick Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South Mr. Diehl Ridgeley W. Va Cumberland

Wanted Good Home for Two Pretty Kittens

At once a good home is needed for two pretty kittens. Call 4lel for details and contact information.

Weaver Wins Large Majority In Shenandoah Senate Race

Complete unofficial returns from the Shenandoah district show Aubrey G. Weaver Democrat of Front Royal defeating John W. Morrison Republican by a substantial margin as long-ticket ballots delayed counts. In county races Fawley, Earman, Estep, and Harrison won key positions as Democrats sweep county offices while Shenandoah and neighboring counties report broad Democratic gains.

Harrisonburg Rockingham Page Warren Aubrey G. Weaver Front Royal John W. Morrison Page County Morrison Weaver Has House of Delegates J. Owen Beard Howard Zigler Wails Board of Supervisors Fawley Charles R. Fawley Aeoakcrat W. T. Shippiet D. Wampler Earman Repubican Sheffey L. Devier Charles 8. Estep Larick M. H. Harrison J. A. Breneman John Miller S. C. Heltzel Paul Rhinehart Sheriff Rhiplett Harrison Cats Brewerton Commissioner OF Revenue Estep Zirl Woodstock Shenandoah County Lester L. Hottel Price John O'Neal Hutcheson

Card of Thanks to Frederick County Voters

I thank the voters of Frederick county for their royal support in Tuesday's election. Four percent will serve the people to the best of my ability reepechages / SEE N. WHITACRE.

Frederick County N. Whitacre

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Ladies Jon Auxiliary Tokus Opequon Jennie May Manuel Richard Griffith Valley of Virginia the Legion Auxiliary Bryan Conrad Sarah Zane Fire CO Stephens City Helen Ambrose Democrats. OF Judge Laffoon Harry Moore Jersey Ruby Lapfoon Moling & Cather Fordson and Cleatrac Lupton Orchard Service Company Columbia Company Valley Field L. C. Bowers R. B. Kater Pilcher State Library Association Mrs. Martin Lions Lonaconing, Md Senate Shenandoah Weaver Morrison Warren Peeesees Rockingham and Hardty
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