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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1930

Page

1

Virginia Apples Sell Well in European Markets

Virginia apples move strongly in European marts as embargo lift boosts demand. New York shipments to British ports remained below normal at 28 113 barrels 52 159 boxes and 519 baskets while English buyers show rising inquiries for York Imperials. Prices for U S No 1 Virginia apples in Liverpool ranged from 4 38 to 6 81 per barrel with Yorks Ben Davis Winesaps Staymans Romes and Black Twigs among varieties in play.

New York Spain Liverpool Fred A. Motz Europe Foreign Service Department of Agriculture Copenhagen Yorks Ben Davis Romes New Hampshire Baldwins U. S Virginia Staymans London Ganos Jonathans

Large Field of Hunters Opens Clarke County Season

Clarke County issued 508 county hunting permits 84 state permits 12 non resident permits and 33 fishing permits for the 1930 season which opened today. Clerk Eugene B Glover said a last minute rush kept the office busy up to closing.

The Star Berryville Eugene B. Glover Clarke County

Recent Transfers Of City Realty

Real estate deeds recently admitted to recording in the Corporation Court clerk's office show transfers including J. B. Beverley Jr to Nelia D Beverley of land and a stucco dwelling on West Clifford Street for nominal consideration. Arlington E Eaton et ux to George W Good of land and appurtenances on Shawnee Avenue for nominal consideration. William M Richards et ux to Garvin J Walter et ux of land in Loudoun Major Addition for nominal consideration. James N Carr to James P Sheetz of a lot in Shawnee Heights Addition for nominal consideration.

Corporation Court Clerk J. B. Beverley, Jr Nelia D. Beverley West Clifford Street Arlington E. Eaton George W. Good Shawnee Avenue William M. Richards Garvin J. Walter Loudoun Major James N. Carr James P. Sheetz Shawnee Heights

Barbecue Stand at Big Springs Remains Open All Winter

The Big Springs barbecue stand will stay open throughout winter serving barbecued meats and country ham sandwiches. Owners thank patrons for continued support and invite customers to visit during the colder season.

Big Springs

Virginia Arts College sites to be studied by commission

A Virginia commission studying a liberal arts women’s college will visit potential sites in Alexandria Fairfax Danville Harrisonburg Petersburg Roanoke and Lynchburg to pick locations more than 30 miles from the University of Virginia The panel was appointed by the 1928 General Assembly and continued this year Judge Don P Halsey chairs the group with Senator George W Layman as vice chair and Adele Clark as secretary

Hee Gliese Arts College For Women Virginia Aldedagro Richmond Alexandria Fairfax Danville Harrisonburg Petersburg Roanoke Lynchburg General Assembly Fredmission University of Virginia Don P. Halsey George W. Layman Adele Clark

Auto Accident Case Taken To Federal Court

A damage suit arising from a Martinsburg area motor car crash is slated for the next term of Federal Court in Elkins. The wreck killed Frank Horton Sr of Winchester when his car collided with a machine driven by James Bucher of Winchester. Horton’s chauffeur was driving, and Bucher’s party included Hazel Dick and Irene Seabright, both of Winchester.

Martinsburg W. Va Winchester Pike Darkesville Frank Horton Winchester Elkins Horton James Bucher Mr. Horton Bucher Hazel Dick Irene Seabright Emory F. Thomas W. C. Huff

Legion To Honor Col Roszel With Dinner Event

Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion will host a dinner at 7 p.m. Friday next week at the George Washington Hotel in honor of Col B. M. Roszel, former commander of the Virginia department. Legionnaires and Auxiliary members may buy tickets from Nelson F. Richards and Clifford D. Grim.

Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Col. B. M. Roszel Virginia Department of the Legion George Washington American Legion Auxiliary Legionarres Rosz

Revival at Bethel A. B. church draws 29 new members

The Rev. S. R. Ludwig of Winchester led evangelistic services at the United Brethren Church in Bethel near Front Royal. Attendance rose and 29 persons united with the church last evening. Services continue tomorrow at 7 p.m. and may run into the coming week.

S. R. Ludwig Winchester United Brethren Church Bethel Front Royal

Coast Guard Seizes Dory with 500 Bottled Liquor

Coast guard patrol captured the open sea dory Patricia in Gravesend Bay early today with its crew of three and 500 bags of bottled liquor valued at 25000 dollars. The seizure followed arrests of 15 men and a woman and the uncovering of liquor worth 116000 dollars in a drive against a radio directed rum running smuggling syndicate.

Associated Press New York Dory Patricia Coast Guard Gravesend Bay

Gems Stolen in Silk Gloved Loop Robbery

New York diamond salesman Jack Salter reported $80,000 in gems stolen in a bold hotel room robbery in Chicago. He said three masked bandits bound him, gagged him with chloroform soaked cloth, and escaped with the jewels after posing as guests. Police pursued the suspects as hotel staff assisted in the investigation.

Associated Press Chicago Jack Salter New York Salter Norbert Salter

Revolution in Madrid streets as workers strike and riot

Rioting strikers clashed with police in Madrid raising a revolution cry. Forty thousand construction and metal workers walked out protesting police brutality while linotypers and pressmen joined the strike leaving no papers today. Five thousand university students reinforced the rioters.

Associated Press Madrid

Rev. Dr. James E. Moffat Dies in Maryland

Cumberland mourns the death of 85 year old Rev. Dr. James E. Moffat pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church He died yesterday afternoon at the manse after years of retirement and twelve weeks bedridden indicating a life of long service in ministry.

Cumberland James E. Moffat First Presbyterian Church Here Moffat

The Early Xmas Shopper at Hodgson & Brown Jewelers

The notice urges early holiday shopping with better selection and a small deposit to hold items. It invites customers to inspect stock, exam quality and prices, announcing Hodgson & Brown Jewelers with the slogan It Pays To Walk.

Hodgson & Brown Jewelers

Federal Fruit Cold Storage Totals From 1930 November

The November 1 1930 cold storage report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics shows apples in 1 567 000 barrels versus 2 189 000 a year earlier with a five year average of 2 794 000. Apples in 14 592 000 boxes versus 11 045 000 a year earlier with a five year average of 10 228 000. Apple baskets 6 404 000 versus 6 379 000 with a five year average of 3 782 000. Pears 2 514 000 boxes versus 2 080 000 a year earlier with a five year average of 1 510 000. Pear baskets 189 000 versus 84 000 with a five year average of 135 008. Frozen fruits 79 913 000 pounds versus 61 752 000 a year earlier with a five year average of 56 319 000.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture

Blue and Gray Not To Change Its Time Table

The Blue and Gray Transit Company of Virginia announced it would not seek a revised timetable between Clarksburg West Virginia and Winchester. It has withdrawn the notice and will keep the existing schedule in force.

Blue and Gray Transit Company of Virginia State Corporation Commission Clarksburg W. V Winchester Return

Thaw Case Reversed by Appellate Court in NY

Harry K Thaw wins reversal as Appellate Division rules verdict against Marcia Estardus for injuries at a 1926 New Year's Eve party was not supported by credible evidence. The original $75 000 award was reduced by two thirds to $25 000 by Justice Levy.

Harry K. Thaw Marcia Estardus New York State Supreme Court Miss Estardus Supreme Court Levy

No Open Season on Ring Necks Corrected

The Star corrects an earlier report stating there was an open season on ring necked pheasants. Game Warden Pingley confirms there is no open season on ring necked pheasants and the correction is published to set the record straight.

The Star Pingley

French Dirigible V-10 Suffers Damaged Landing

In Rochefort France on November 15 the French naval dirigible V-10 S forced landed at Nieulle Sur Seudre during the night and was badly damaged. The commander and several aboard were severely bruised.

Associated Press Rochefort France French ‘Naval Nieulle Sur Seudre

Card Party for South End Hose Co Building Fund

A card party will be held at the South End Hose Co Hall for the building fund Thursday November 20 at 8 p m. Admission is 50 cents per person. Reserve tables by calling Mrs. Lewis Clowser at 1239-1. Prizes and refreshments.

South End Hose Co Lewis Clowser

Probing Firefight Near Memorial Hospital Spars Aprowler

Police fired at a prowler near Memorial Hospital on South Stewart Street as officers chased a figure seen lurking around the nurses home and Cork street end. A nurse reported $20 stolen from her room earlier, thought linked to the same man.

Memorial Hospital South Stewart Street Stewart Street Clifford Street Cork Street Mount

Virginia Would Close Hunting Season Early in Drought Counties

A recommendation to close the Virginia hunting season by December 6 in most drought stricken western and northern counties is outlined in a Handley report. The season normally ends January 31.

Richmond Virginia Charles O. Handley State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries

Premier Hamaguchi Still In Danger After Wounding

Tokyo reports a temperature reading of 100.8 degrees in a bulletin at 10 tonight showing Premier Hamaguchi remains at risk after yesterday’s pistol wound. Foreign Minister Shidehara briefly assumed control while police questioned 18 year old assailant Tomeo Sagoya, linked to the Love Country Organization.

Tokyo Hamaguchi Baron Shidehara Tomeo Sagoya Aikokusha Love 0

Mild Weather To Continue First Half of The Week

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday across the North and Middle Atlantic States calls for mostly cloudy skies with occasional rain and continued mild temperatures in the first half. Expect a warming trend with generally fair skies and much colder conditions by Friday and Saturday.

Associated Press Washington Middle Atlantic

Broken Wire Blamed for Millfield Mine Disaster

A gas explosion at the Millfield mine of the Sunday Creek Coal Company killed 82 miners and officials. Officials report the blast was caused by a broken trolley wire. E. W. Smith, chief of the state division of mining, announced the findings from Columbus Ohio.

Associated Press Columbus, O Millfield Sunday Creek Coal Company E. W. Smith State Division of Mining

Several Meet Death In Crashes Of Automobiles

A Baltimore area crash left Miss Bessie Crapster and her brother Thaddeus Cras ster dead or injured near Ellicott City. An inquest is planned for James E Euler of Catonsville after his skull fracture from a collision.

Baltimore Ellicott City Bessie Crapster Glenwood Thaddeus Crapster James E Euler Catonsville

Day's Advances In Stock Market Moderate

New York November 15 The stock market held steady to end the week extending the rebound from Monday's three year losses for a fifth straight day Gains ranged from one to four points with broad gains at close and a small week end retreat feared in many circles Total shares traded neared 1 710 000 as the market closed firm

Associated Press New York

More Bodies From French Landslide Recovered

Lyons France Nov 15 Two more bodies were taken from the wreckage on Fourviere Hill bringing the total recovered to ten. Engineers extended excavation efforts and adopted new measures to safeguard standing buildings as fresh crevasses appeared in the earth and workmen labored amid ruins.

Associated Press Lyons France Fourviere Hill

Health Officials to Meet Over Uniform Milk Laws

Dr. E B Miller, city meat and milk inspector, plans to attend a Richmond meeting with milk producers and health officers to discuss uniform milk regulations for Virginia cities. Col Keiley expects many attendees. the session will explore standards to allow intercity milk shipment and improve statewide milk quality. The survey team led by Dr Smith covers many Virginia cities to study public health control of milk supplies.

EB. W. Miller Richmond State Dairy and Food Division Col. C. R. Keiley State Health Department Industrial Commission Virginia Health Adyeen Virginia Keiley Health Department Virginia Polytechnic Institute Smith Hugh S. Cumming Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk Hampton Petersburg Newport News Hopewell Roanoke Farmville Danville South Boston Lynchburg Salem Radford Pulaski Bristol Abingdon Norton Charlottesville Staunton Lexington Harrisonburg Winchester Alexandria Fredericksburg

Salvation Army to Use Army Navy Game Proceeds

West Point and Annapolis officials announced the Army Navy game proceeds on December 13 in New York will go to the Salvation Army to aid the unemployed. Tickets start at $5 with details managed by a Salvation Army committee. Proceeds expected to exceed half a million dollars. Yankee Stadium is the likely venue with rent-free field offers.

Associated Press Washington West Point Annapolis Army- Navy New York Salvation Army Fleming Army Liut.Comdr. Reinicke Yankee Stadium Polo Grounds

Body of Prison Sergeant Found in Adirondacks

The body of Herbert Short, sergeant of the guard at Auburn prison, was found in the Boreas river after being lost for over a week while hunting in the Adirondacks. Mr. William H. Spotts lies ill in his room at the City Hotel on North Loudoun Street.

Associated Press Auburn N. Y Herbert Short Auburn Prison Adirondacks Boreas River William H. Spotts City Hotel North Loudoun Street

Arthur Chadwick Inspires Winchester Rotary With Message

London Rotarian Arthur Chadwick spoke to a packed Washington Hotel dining hall about Rotary International's world role and international peace work. He praised high calibre European clubs, noted German membership standards, and urged individual Rotarian responsibility. A death notice for Charles W. Trenary was announced with a committee named to draft resolutions.

George Washington Hotel Arthur Chadwick London Rotary International Chadwick London Club Ece Rotary Great Britaan Ireland Romles Eae Thenbiena France Ana Tee Aeen Rotary World Movement Europe Germany Chicago New York City Winchester Lester Arnold Winchester Club Front Royal Martinsburg Luray Hagerstown Charles W. Trenary C. Vernon Eddy W. Nelson Page R. Gray Williams Woodstock Northern Virginia Shenandoah Valley

Wise People who are always alert call 28 or 29

Winchester Steam Laundry advertisement notes schedule lines for hours and days. It lists likely contact or service points with a fragmentary post date and abbreviations.

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China Fuchow Shanghai Hongkong Hsinpu Kiangsi Kian Toma Clarke City Realty Arts College Legislative Commission Legion To Col Roszel Bethel A. B Coast Patrol Maryland Boss Harry Thaw Slide of Earth Conference OF Health Officials Winchester Steam Laundry
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