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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1929

Page

1

Mrs Dunlap Dies After Stroke During Phone Call

Mrs. Fannie Baker Dunlap 66, wife of Hollis B. Dunlap, died at Memorial Hospital about four hours after a stroke while using the telephone yesterday afternoon. Born March 6, 1864, she lived at Osborne on the Berryville pike and belonged to Grace Lutheran Church. Funeral is Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Berryville pike home, with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Fannie Baker Dunlap Hollis B. Dunlap Memorial Hospital Josiah Alcinda Osborne Hackwood” Farm Angerona Cover Piccadilly Street Dunlap Grace Lutheran Church Man First Brethren Church Berryville Pike W. E. Stahler Norman Cooper Emercon J. Rohart First Brethren, Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearere Charles R. Anderson Bertram Longstreet Mary Bruce Baker Alfred J. Baker Washington Gibson G. Baker Winchester George Goodwin Baker Shenandoah Valley National Bank

We Can Give Prompt and Satisfactory Service

An ad fragment touts prompt and satisfactory service with a phone number, 60, and a Washington garage address at 60 North. The garbled text suggests a local business card style notice with minimal readable details.

Washington Garage

Virginia hunters flock to open season as game plentiful

Bob White and wildlife including pheasant rabbit wild turkey and deer move through Virginia forests as hunting season opens. M D Hart notes 25 000 more licenses expected this year while Conservation Chairman Robertson urges protection and expansion of wild turkeys and release programs to boost supply. Turkeys cost 20 each and 6 204 were killed last year. replacement would require 124 000 without hunter cooperation.

Bob White Virginia M. D. Hart State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Robertson Commission Game Department

Converts To Be Baptized Sunday at Ebenezer Church

Rev. S. J. Goode closed a successful meeting at Ebenezer Church of Christ near Gore with 11 additions. On Sunday November 17 at 5 p m, seven or more will be baptized and received into the church at the 7 30 p m service. Public is cordially invited.

S. J. Goode Ebenezer Church of Christ Gore

Phillips Resigns as Canada Minister to Return to Boston

William Phillips has resigned as minister to Canada and plans to quit the diplomatic service late in December to return to his home in Boston.

William Phillips Canada Boston

City church invites all to attend all services

An enumeration urges residents to attend every service at the local church, emphasizing the preacher's strong personality and the value of his message for the city.

Rotary Club hears Williams on Virginia University

At a George Washington Club meeting R. Gray Williams spoke on the University of Virginia noting Jefferson’s founding principles and praising President Alderman. O H Benson urged Boy Scout support, calling youth guidance crucial to reduce crime and public costs.

George Enaing Tes A Ee Club R. Gray Williams University of Virginia O. H. Benson Boy Scout Executive Headquarters Jefferson Mr. Williams Thomas Jefferson Edwin A. Alderman University DuPont Benson Boy Scouts Boy Scout Movement J. Victor Arthur Club

Americans Win In Detroit Bridge Opening Race

Crowds gathered at the new Ambassador Bridge as early as yesterday to witness the first crossing race between Americans and Canadians. The Americans won by about one minute as traffic began to move at 10.35 a m with customs and immigration holds delaying full opening.

Associated ‘Precé Detroit Ambassador Bridge Etroit Customs and Immigration

Church Revival Proceeds at Braddock Street Methodist

A revival at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South continues next week led by Rev James Billingsley. His engaging sermons have drawn many and nightly services run at 7 30 oclock with open invitation to all city residents.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South James Billingsley Billingsley Billingsley Uys

War Secretary Good Shows Signs of Slight Improvement

Washington reports that for the first time since illness, Secretary Good’s physicians see signs of slight improvement. He remains in critical condition but early morning strength returned somewhat. Doctors warn against complications and monitor for possible pneumonia while praising his vitality. Dirty ad notice appears at end.

Associated Press Washington Good

Supreme Court affirms Hodge case in Richmond ruling

In the Supreme Court of Appeals at Richmond Chief Justice Prentiss upheld the Winchester Corporation Court decision in the case of Lucius Hodge. Hodge was arrested for unlawful sale of ardent spirits on January 12 1929, convicted in police court, fined 100 dollars and jailed 60 days. The high court affirmed the lower court, requiring payment of the fine and service of the sentence.

Supreme Court of Appeals Richmond Robert R. Prentiss Lucius Hodge Corporation Court of Winchester Corporation Court Hodge

Bandits Offer Big Rewards After New York Dinner Party Heist

In Buffalo on November 15 a group of seven armed masked men raided the Carson home during a dinner for a prominent couple. They held 16 guests and staff at gunpoint, stole jewelry valued at about 400 000 dollars, including a pearls necklace worth 250 000 to 300 000 dollars. A reward of 35 000 dollars alive or 70 000 dollars dead was posted for the seven attackers.

Buffalo N. Y John L Carson, Jr Ray van Clif Philip Metz Buffalo Eevening Times Normand FE Mack Bandits Eleanor Cameron Waco Texas Courtland van Clief Miss Cameron Mra Howard Cole Tlying Cameron Wah Clief

Profit Taking Sweeps NYSE as Prices Retreat

Heavy profit taking dominated the late session on the New York Stock Exchange with many issues dropping one to ten dollars from earlier highs though some dividend payers rose two to twenty dollars. Total volume reached 4,399,980 shares while call money renewed at 5 1/2 percent. Separately North American Thrift Association of 578 Madison Avenue filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court.

New York New York Stock Exchange North American Thrift Association Madison Avenue United States District Court

Tax Reductions Seems Probable Before Holidays

Representative Tilson predicted the Treasury tax reduction proposal would pass the House before Christmas. He said a 1 percent cut in individual and corporate rates would face little Senate resistance and that a resolution to carry out the reduction would be referred to the Ways and Means Committee when December session opens.

Associated Press Washington Tilson Connecticut Republican House White House Treasury House Senate Secretary of the Treasury Ways and Means Committee

Trespass Notices Printed for You in The Evening Star

A short notice indicates trespass signs have been issued or posted, referencing The Evening Star and listing the date 11 15. The item summarizes a public notice about trespass restrictions.

Tresepass THE Evening Star

State Baptists Appreciate Courtesies Here

The Virginia Baptist General Association closed its 106th annual session in Winchester with thanks to the Winchester Baptist Church and pastor EB J Clark, cooperating churches, the Chamber of Commerce, The Winchester Evening Star, and citizens who furnished cars for delegates. The Winchester Chamber issued a public note praising loyal citizens for automobile donations and Winchester's hospitality.

Virginia Baptist General Association First Baptist Church Roanoke Winchester Baptist Church EB. JF. Clark Chamber of Commerce Winchester Evening Star Ae Chamber of Commerce Winchester Baptist Association Viattora Virginia Winchester Chamber OF Commerce Ray Robinson Andrew Bell

Episcopal High To Play Academy Here Tomorrow

Episcopal High School meets Shenandoah Valley Academy on Saturday at 2 30 p m in a hard fought battle judged evenly matched.SV A seeks another upset while Episcopal carries a string of victories into the showdown with R M A on Thanksgiving.

Episcopal High Academy Marshall Shenandoah Valley Academy Episcopal High School Episcopal Methodists Front Royal

Charges Filed Against Six Union Industrial Bank Officials

In Flint Michigan on November 15 the prosecuting attorney received a complaint charging six former Union Industrial Bank officers with embezzlement. The named individuals include John S DeCamp Elton D Graham Milton Pollock Ivan P Christiansen March H Kelley and Ruseshl A Ramyan. Misapplications exceeding 3.5 million were found in bank funds amid the stock market collapse with some admitting misuse. Net shortage after recoveries was reported as 2909 00.

Flint Mich Union Industrial Bank Charles D. Beagle John S. DeCamp Elton D. Graham Milton Pollock Ivan P. Christensen March H. Kelley Ruseshl A. Ramyan

Death of Winchester resident after auto crash

Taylor F Hahn, a prominent Winchester citizen, died at Memorial Hospital after being struck by an auto at Valley avenue and the Valleypike Tuesday evening. The driver Wilbur C Cather rushed Hahn to hospital. Hahn, 51, suffered skull and collarbone fractures and internal injuries. He was survived by a wife, three daughters, a son, a brother and two sisters. funeral arrangements set for Sunday at his home.

Taylor F. Hahn Winchester Valley Avenue Valley Pike Memorial Hospital Hahn Wilbur C. Cather Mr. Cather Victor Products Company Mr. Hahn Festus Hahn Mr.Hahn Margaret Hahn Robert Hahn Marion Ohio Joseph Fisher Strasburg Ruel van Horn Clifton Forge South Loudoun Street W .L. Dudley Church of the Disciples of Christ

Plumbing and Heating Repair by L. L. Hockman & Son

Plumbing and heating repair service offered by L. L. Hockman & Son. Call 897 for prompt work and guidance on repairs. Located at 10-24-lp-Thes. & Fri.-tfi.

L. L. Hockman& Son

Store Hours Notice

MY STORE will be open 6.30 p m except Saturday 10 20 p m 11 15 1p 11 R M SWIMLBY.

R. M.swimlby

For Sale 15 Fat Steers by J. Erb

J. Erb lists fifteen fat steers for sale. The small ad notes contact details on the listing page.

Apple Trees See Richards Pros Shen Valley Bank Building

Readable text notes Apple trees linked to Richards Pros and Shen Valley Bank Building with a date code 10 23 Lp tf suggesting a property or business notice.

Richards Shen Val. Bank

Evangelistic Services Highlight Cross as Lifting Power

A large crowd attended Church of Christ services in Chester with Rev John A. Tate of Richmond delivering The Living Power of the Cross of Christ. He stressed that education and social services cannot atone for sin and the cross alone can lift the soul. The coming Sunday promises three services as Tate speaks on The Two Crosses.

Church of Christ Bible School H. H. Jennings P. A. Cave Martinsburg W. Va John A. Tate Richmond Christ Evangelist

Winchester Park Sponsoring Winter Basketball Tryouts

City players desiring to play this winter meet tonight at Handley High School gym for practice. Sponsored by the Winchester Park Association, proceeds fund boys’ physical training in Winchester. H Russell Potts, president, urges strong public support. First practice at 8 o'clock tonight.

Handley High School Winchester Park Association Winchester H. Russell Potts Estar Park Association

Cruiser and Freighter Collide in Fog Near Nantucket

In a fog about 25 miles northeast of Nantucket the U S cruiser Marblehead and the steamer Evansville collided. No damage or injuries occurred. Marblehead was bound to Boston after a cruise, Evansville to New York with a 36 crew aboard, both ships resumed journeys shortly after the incident.

Associated Press Boston Mass Marblehead Evangsville Nantucket Evansville New York Navy Yard M. and J. Tracy Steamship Company New __York

Arthur Page Named Stimson Aide at Arms Conference

Arthur Wilson Page son of the late Walter Hines Page is appointed as personal aide to Secretary Stimson for the upcoming arms conference. The appointment was announced in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Arthur Wilson Page Walter Hines Page Stimson

1929 Oakland and Pontiac Coach sale at dealer cost

Cars not driven will be sold at dealer cost. Two slightly used Pontiac Coaches offered. Winchester Credit Corp. listing dated November 8.

Oakland @bach Pontiac Winchester Credit Corp

Valley Society Plans Publicity Push for Shenandoah Route

Valley Inc reports strong finances and previews a new relief map and circular to promote Shenandoah Valley travel. Plans call for mission advertising and a countywide campaign with faster highway improvements urged by the Highway Commission. The forthcoming map will highlight the Shenandoah Valley route to northern and southern states and is expected to attract tourists to the coast route corridor.

Shenandoah Valley, Inc Virginia Board Staun J. Benchoff Colonel Benchoff Eta The Valley Tia Subectiptic Cenar Benchoff Shenandoah Valley Shenadoah Valley Wight

Funeral Rites For Susan Ann Nixdorf Infant Burial In Sacred Heart Cemetery

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Susan Ann Nixdorf infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nixdorf. Rev Father Martin of Sacred Heart conducted the rites with interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The death occurred Wednesday and was described as sudden and unexpected. She was born earlier this year and was the daughter of Dr and Mrs Stuart Nixdorf formerly Miss Dorothy.

Ann Nixdorf Donald Father Martin The Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Cemetery Nixdorf Dorothy Stuart

Dr Boyd Buys Ancestors Home on Fairmont Avenue

Dr. P. W. Boyd has acquired possession of the Schultz property on Fairmont avenue, the old colonial mansion once home to his parents and ancestors. The sale, by heirs of the late Dr. and Lewis A. Miller, was learned today. Boyd plans to preserve the colonial architecture while making improvements to the property.

P. W. Boyd Fairmont Avenue Schultz Lewis A. Miller Dr. Boyd Réed

City and State Tax Notice for 1979 Taxes Due

Taxpayers are warned that 3 percent penalties apply to taxes unpaid by November 16. An additional 5 percent penalty will be added to state taxes by December 6. Do not wait to pay. contact tax treasurer WM. T. RARR for details.

WM. T. Rarr Tresk

Hunting Notice on Farm Roads Prohibits Trespass Dogs

Trespass warning posted for Molle Road and Vaucluse Farm property. Dog prohibited on the cited lands. Notice appears in Warreny Rice records with reference code 11-14-1p-31.

Molle Road Vaucluse Warrenyrice

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Commission Phillips VA. University Mr. Benson Davis Grocery Hehe State Baptists Flora Jellinick Mr. Tate Arthur Page Stinson Valley Society Shapes Ganization Susan Ann Nixdorf
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