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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1929

Page

1

Arthur G. Jones Faces New Jury on 14 000 Theft Count

Arthur G. Jones former president and general manager of the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation goes on trial Monday at 10 in Corporation Court on larceny charges involving 14 000. The case includes ten counts alleging unauthorized commissions with Max Krol and other related charges.

Arthur G. Jones Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation Commonwealth James P. Reardon T. W. Harrison Burr P. Harrison Harry R. Kern Winchester Weaver and Armstrong Front Royal Philip Williams Veniremen Jones Williams Aubrey G. Weaver Board of Directors Fairmont W. Va Max Krol New York Jones, Krol T. A. Copeland Chicago Wool Company

Expense Statement Required By Law

Candidates listed on the ticket in the recent general election must file a formal expense statement by December 5. State election laws require filings within 30 days after the election, and a person elected to office cannot qualify until expenditures are reported.

Sarah Zane Follies of 1929 at CITIES SERVICE Market

Advertisement notes the Sarah Zane Follies of 1929 event. It lists CITIES SERVICE market closing at 30,000 price and selling until 9 A.M. Monday. H. H. Willis is named agent with phone contact 842. End of notice.

H. H. Willis Agt

Howell Plans 10 Attack Again in Dry Tourney

Washington dispatch reports Senator Howell, a Nebraska signer of tariff bills, planning another push against prohibition enforcement after stirring remarks. The senator, a teetotaler advocate, missed one dry vote due to a late gym run but vows more speeches and charges against Wall Street booze parties.

Howell White House Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Wall Street Prospe Ny Senate Chamber

Commander Byrd To Hear Mother By Radio Tonight

Governor Harry F. Byrd announced a radio hookup to let Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr speak to Commander Richard E. Byrd at Little America Antarctica. The broadcast connects from the Virginia governor's mansion to the General Electric station in Schenectady New York at 11 40 p m eastern standard time. Secretary of the Navy Charles Frances Adams will greet Byrd for the navy from Washington.

Associated Press Richmond Harry F. Byrd Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr Richard E. Byrd Byrd Little America Antarctic General Electric Broadcasting Schenectady N Y Buffalo Evening News Charles Frances Adams Washington Navy New York America New York Times

Community invited to attend all listed services

Offhand notice invites readers to attend a series of services on specified dates. The fragment lists times and a monetary annotation and references multiple services coordinated by a local church or organization.

Tragedy on Opening Day Ends in Death of Fisher

Virgil R Fishel of Hardy county West Virginia dies from buckshot wounds on the first day of the game season near De Haven. Roy Webber remains seriously wounded as details vary. Fisher’s funeral set for Sunday in White Hall with burial in Wardensville.

Virgil R. Fishel Hardy County W. Va William Fisher White Hall de Haven Roy E. Webber Paul Adams Webber Fisher Memorial Hospital Herbert Fries Adams Fishel West Virginia Young Fisher Parlett’s Morgue Miss. Bessinebrre Thomas Shoemaker Wardensville Clarence Godlove Ralph Robinson Curtis Robinson Clearbrook John Braithwaite John Reese

Will Speak In County Church

The Rev. R. J. Wolfe secretary of the Intermediate Luther League will deliver an address on the work at Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. All are cordially invited to attend the service.

R. J. Wolfe Intermediate Luther League Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City

For Sale No 212 East Lane Avenue in Bath

Gas and lights the good buy at 3500. B M Sullivan offers the property located between Piccadilly Street and Nanres Avenue in Bath. Listing date November 14, 1916. Auction or sale details include address and price.

East Lane Avenue Piccadilly Street Nanres Avenue Bath

Firemen Contain Blazing Dance Hall Fire

Firemen quickly controlled a noon blaze in the dance hall of Frank Patton on South Loudoun Street south of Gerard Street. The one story frame building suffered heavy damage to the west side and two instruments were destroyed. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars with no insurance. Cause undetermined, likely starting near the orchestra platform.

Frank Patton Loudoun Street Gerard Street

Balloon Released at Winchester Fair Becomes Letter Find

W Benton Snider of this city released a toy balloon at the Winchester Fair on August 30 with a finder card. He recently received a letter from C E Fisher of High Rock York County Pennsylvania stating he found the balloon November 4 between Alive and Muddy Creek in York County. Airville lies about 23 miles from York.

W. Benton Snider Winchester Fair Mr. Snider C. E. Fisher High Rock York County Pennsylvania Airville York, Pa

Red Cross Worker Gertrude Lamont Active in Annual Appeal

Gertrude Lamont, daughter of the secretary of commerce and Washington debutante, is an enthusiastic worker in the annual Red Cross campaign.

Gertrude Lamont Secretary of Commerce Washington Red Cross Coll Cally

Mack Brooks Dies of Heart Attack in Winchester

Mack Brooks a well known colored nurse in Winchester died at 3 am at his home 116 East Pall Mall Street after a brief illness. The 72 year old native of White Post Clarke county is survived by his son Frank Brooke. The body will lie at Jones morgue until Monday noon then take to White Post for 2 pm service with interment there.

Mack Brooks Winchester East Pall Mall Street Susan Strange Frank Brooke Mack White Post Clarke County Jones’ Morgue Loudoun Street

Lost collie dog seen roaming Shawnee Heights fields

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports a shy collie seen wandering near the city reservoir at Shawnee Heights for a week. The dog bears dark fur with white spots and has a collar tag uncollected. No one has yet caught it to read the number.

Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animale Shawnee Heights City Reservoir

Mrs Mary Jenkins Called By Death in Strasburg

Mrs Mary Etta Jenkins widow of John Jenkins of Strasburg died Wednesday. Funeral set for 2.30 pm tomorrow at Strasburg Christian Church with burial in River Hill Cemetery. She was mother of Thomas Jenkins, a Pennsylvania Railroad employee of this city.

Mary Etta Jenkins John Jenkins Strasburg

Notice of Temporary Closure After Death of Husband's Father

Notice states business will be closed until Tuesday morning due to death of the wife’s father. Reading appears on page 1 with CHAS W. BUHL listed among notices.

Chas W. Buhl

Winchester Shrine Club Meeting Notices

Winchester Shrine Club announces a Monday evening gathering at 6 30 p m in the Eastern Star room with an oyster supper by ladies. Key business concerns the Acca Temple Mosque at Richmond. Every member expected. W M Shade, Sec.

Star ‘Room Acca - Temple Richmond W. M Shade

Education Week Observed in Winchester Public Schools

Next week Winchester Public Schools will celebrate Education Week with parent visits and an evening session at Handley building for grades six through twelve. The event has long drawn public interest and will feature Mrs Bell's Opportunity Class with a new Thursday program and a 9 o clock auditorium presentation.

Winchester Parentea Star Handley Building Sarah Zane Fire Company

Friendship Ladies' Auxiliary to Meet for Bazaar Plans

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Company will hold a Monday evening meeting on November 18 at S o'clock to finalize arrangements for the company bazaar. G. R. Haines serves as chairman.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Friendship Fire Company S’clock G. R. Haines

Red Cross Roll Call Nearing Goal at Grace Lutheran

An enthusiastic Red Cross roll call meeting at Grace Lutheran Church reported a total of 3080 in cash and pledges toward a 4000 goal for next year. Mrs. R T Barton praised volunteers and thanked solicitors, churches, schools, businesses, and banks for support as the drive continues to Thanksgiving Day.

Red Cross Grace Lutheran Church R. T. Barton Barton Handley School Corkey Melvin Green George EB. Faneler Capitol Colonial Theatres Rose Grim Frances P. Page F.L. Harris B. F. Arthur, Jr Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Emma Robinson Betty Jackson Nelson Page Joseph Hodgson Frank Reynolds Cy Mee City Hall

Winchester business man joins Home Life Insurance as special representative

Charles R. Keeler, a noted Winchester merchant, becomes special representative of the Home Life Insurance Company of New York. Local representation is Bryarly and Green with H. R. Bryarly and Brother as general agents. Keeler had prior ties to insurance here and previously worked as a traveling salesman for a large flour firm.

Charles R. Keeler Winchester The Home Life Insurance Company New York Bryarly and Green H. R. Bryarly and Brother Washington Keeler

Auction of 1929 Pontiac Coach at dealer cost

Winchester Credit Corp advertises two unused 1929 Pontiac Coaches for sale at dealer cost. Also offers two slightly used Pontiac Coaches and notes both cars have not been driven. Sale appears in the 11-8-1p-tt listing.

Oakland Pontiac Winchester Credit Corp

D A L R Protest Removal of Morgan Remains in Arlington

Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a meeting as it discusses restoring Wakefield Stratford and supporting a Washington and Lee garden project. A letter from Mrs Josephine Callahan requests details on General Daniel Morgan’s remains in Winchester and Arlington.

Fort Loudoun Louis B. Rice Afria Guston J George Mason Hertle Morgan Roseald MacDonald Executive Board Washington, D.C Rose MacDoncael Regent London Josephine Neulle Callahan Daniel Morgan Daniels Winchester Arlington National Cemetery Mor A. R Callahan Quartermaster-General John T. Harris Q. M. Corps C. Morgan Daniel the Daughters of the American Revolution

Free Chest Clinic Scheduled by District Nurse Association

The District Nurse Association announces a free chest clinic at its offices near the Court House on Friday November 22 from 9 30 a m to noon and from 2 30 to 4 30 p m. Dr W Scott of the State Board of Health and local nurses will supervise. Those with tuberculosis symptoms or lingering coughs are invited to attend for expert advice. No children under 14 will be examined without a physician's written request.

District Nurse Association Court House W. Scott Vii State Board of Health

Hunting Notice Prohibits Trespass on Warren Rice Farm

Notice warns trespass is forbidden on the Warren Rice farm located on Middle Road and at Vaucluse. The advisory names a man and dog as prohibited within the property boundary.

Middle Road Vaucluse Guy Warren Rice

Trespass Notices Noted in Evening Star

Public record item notes existing trespass signs printed in The Evening Star dated November 15, 1p. notices reference permission restrictions for property access and enforcement by local authorities.

the Evening Star

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Woolen Company Colonial Theatre Brown & Fisher’s Nebraska National Robert —B._Howell Annapolis Robert B- Howell Commander Byrd Richards Shen Val Bank James Billingsley Charge Companion Lewis P. Barber Alexandria Columbia University Fresh Mail Mary Jenkins Winchester Shrine Club Handley Proto Alvin Thomas George McManus Arnold Rothstein C. R. Keller Home Life Company D.alr War Department Arlington Washington and Lee
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