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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1931

Page

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Virginia Apple Growers Sail for London Cargo Voyage

The American steamer Capulin will carry about 21 000 barrels of Virginia apples from Hampton Roads to London with stops at Newport News and Leith. Delegation from Charlottesville and other Virginia towns voyage to promote Virginia fruit markets in Europe.

Capulin American-Hampton Line Hampton Roads Norfolk News News Newport News London Virginia Apple Gee Atewport News Virginia Lynchburg Staunton Winchester Roanoke Leith Dundee United States Shipping Board American Hampton Roads Line Baltimore Lehigh Quaker City City of Flint Charlottesville England Virginia Horticultural Society Chamber of Commerce Virginia State Chamber State Horticultural Society State Port Authority G. S. Ralston The Horticultural Society F. A. Motz United States Department of Agriculture

Local Mill To Produce Fine Grade Corn Meal

The Winchester Milling Corporation has completed a modern corn meal mill for Purified Crystal Corn Meal. General manager Mr. Coffman says they will manufacture on a large scale using grading aspiration and purifying to remove chaff and dirt. The plant is one of the most expensive in Virginia and aims to produce the state’s best corn meal.

Winchester Milling Corporation Coffman The Star Today Virginia

Apples Wanted Sound Drop Yorks Black Twigs

Help wanted ad seeks apples of Yorks and Black Twigs varieties at Graize Packing House located on North Market Street. Contact for supply and pricing details.

Yorks Black Twigs Glaize Packing HOUSE North Market St

Pair Arrested Here Declared to be Burglars

Four Henry county officers brought Roy Lackey and F Franklin to Martinsville to face burglary charges for the Shankers Men’s Shop and Self Motor Company theft at Bassett last Friday. Cargo including men’s wear, tires, and a Buick were seized. Turner escaped.

Henry County Roy Lackey F. Franklin Martinsville Shanker Self Motor Company Bassett Charles Turner Reeves 5 Brown Lackey Franklin Cline and Funk Winchester Turner E. R. Hill J. B. Stegall O. T. McCray W. E. Stultz

Reserve Officers Meeting At Shenandoah Valley Academy

The regular monthly session of Reserve Officers United States Army will be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening at Shenandoah Valley Academy. All Reserve Corps members are expected to attend and others may join. Lieut. Col. Charles B. Moore will lecture on Estimate of the Situation and Combat Order.

United States Army Shenandoah Valley Academy Charles B. Moore George Washington Hotel Winchester Colonial Theatre R. M. Glass Tom Warren Dick Gray Russell Potts Charles Gray Cy Mee H. C. Browne Ben R. Jones

Mr Quarles To Speak At Bryarly League Meeting

The Bryarly Community League holds its monthly meeting at 7 30 Friday evening in the Bryarly school house. Garland R Quarles Handley School superintendent will be guest speaker. Full attendance of members friends and school patrons urged.

Bryarly Community League Bryarly Garland R. Quarles Handley School League

Special Services By Rev. Mr. Goode

Reverend J Goode of Church of Christ announces services at Whitacre on Thursday November 19 at 7 30 p m then Ebenezer Delray and Capon Bridge next Sunday with times 11 a m 3 p m and 7 30 p m The fourth Sunday date replaces the usual third Sunday schedule and attendees are urged to note the change

Whitacre Ss. J. Goode Church of Christ

Baskets for Sale by Valley Co operative Fruit Exchange

Valley Co operative Fruit Exchange in Winchester advertises 200 dozen apple baskets for sale. Readable OCR notes contact details and date line.

Valley Co-Operative Fruit Exchange Winchester

Bazaar and Supper at Basement M E Church Sum mit Point

Basement M E Church Sum mit Point hosts bazaar and supper on Thursday November 19 starting 5 PM. Menu features oysters or chicken for 35 cents with hot vegetables, plus sandwiches cake candy ice cream and greens. Potted plants and fancy articles also available.

M. E. Church Summit Point

Winchester Steam Laundry notice instruction

A dated instruction to call 28 or 29 for proper work completion at Winchester Steam Laundry. The text references a schedule or code line T-13-1p-Mon. Wed. Sat.-tf but no further context or details.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Illegal Hunters Face Court After Attempted Vehicle Run Down

Delmar and Claude Donald of Kernstown were fined ten dollars and jailed for 30 days each after Game Warden F Pingley said they tried to run him over while being arrested for hunting without a license in Frederick County. Asa Smith of Opequon also faced a ten dollar fine with costs for hunting without a license in the season opener.

A. J. Tavenner F. Pingley Frederick County Delmar Donald Claude Kernstown Pingley Delmar Donalds Tavenner Claude Donald Taverner Asa Smith Opequon Smith

Women urged to attend revival service at Braddock Street

Dr. J W Rowland editor of the Richmond Christian Advocate leads a special revival at Braddock Street Methodist Church South inviting all women’s organizations to attend this 8 PM service. He frames the event as a tribute to church stewards and calls for renewed church exhortation and responsibility.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South J. W. Rowland The Richmond Christian Advocate Rowland Stewards of Methodism

Chicken Supper Benefit by Ladies Aid in Centenary Reformed

Centenary Reformed hosts a chicken supper fundraiser on Thursday November 19 from 5 to 8 PM to aid the Ladies Aid. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach with a planned town event.

Ladies Aid

Charity Shows at Winchester Theatres Aid Unemployed

The Palace and Capitol in Winchester present benefit screenings on Thursday night November 19 at 11. Tickets cost regular prices with proceeds aiding the unemployed as local theaters and workers donate services and the press aids with ticket printing. Sue Carol stars at the Palace in Thats My Weakness and Telulah Bank heads My Sin at the Capitol.

Palace Capitol Theatres Winchester Warner Brothers Capitol Herman H. Hable Hable's Palace Winchester Evening Star Capitol Theatre Telulah Bankhead Palace Theatre Sue Carol

Italian Premier Grandi urges world disarmament truce

Dino Grandi told President Hoover at the White House that a practical disarmament solution is overdue and called the truce a demonstration of goodwill. He arrived with a wreath at Arlington and laid it at the American Unknown Soldier memorial before meeting Chief Justice Hughes.

Assoriated Washington Dino Grandi Hoover America Potomac de Martino Italy Fort Myer Grandi Arlington Cemetery Capitol Hughes

Rev William Byrd Lee Dies in Gloucester

Gloucester Va November 17 Friends report the death yesterday in Gloucester of the Rev William Byrd Lee a Clarke County native and longtime Episcopal clergyman. He served as rector of Gloucester Parish for many years and had lived retired in recent years. A brother Rev Charles Lee heads St Simons Island Ga parish and a son Rev William Byrd Lee Jr is also a clergyman. Funeral services will be held in Gloucester tomorrow afternoon.

Millwood Gloucester William Byrd Lee Clarke County Episcopal Church Mr. Lee Gloucester Parish Charles Lee St. Simon's Island Lee Winchester Arkansas Mr Lee

Real Estate Debate in Japan Manchurian Campaign

A satirical take claims Japan’s Manchurian campaign exposes Americans skeptical about real estate value. It frames growth plans and foreign policy as a backdrop to investment optimism versus risk.

Japan

Demurrer argued in Glaize packing house fire suit

Judge Philip Williams heard the demurrer in the Stewart estate suit seeking 30 000 total damages for the deaths of Robert F. Stewart administrator for Roy Stewart his wife Lillian and son Wayne in the Glaize and Hurst packing house fire of November 16 1930 The Stewart side Perrine and Armstrong argued nuisance and wrongful death while Cather and Williams for Glaize contended the declaration lacks grounds for action Decision to be announced in a few days.

Robert F. Stewart Roy Stewart Lillian Wayne Fred L. Glaize Glaize

Union fights Sunday movies in Cumberland theatres

The Cumberland Ministerial Union adopted a resolution condemning next Sunday showings in six Cumberland theatres to aid unemployment relief. It stated sympathy for relief efforts but insisted Sunday movies violate state law and urged authorities to intervene to stop the openings.

Associated Press Cumberland, Mad Cumberland Ministerial Union

Air and Sea Traffic Halted By Heavy Fog

Heavy fog paused air and marine movement across the Chesapeake bay region from Maine to the Virginia capes. Passenger flights between Washington and New York were suspended at Logan Field, with a few mail planes still operating while others were grounded.

Associated Press Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Atlantic Seaboard Maine Virginia Capes Washington New York Logan Field Hert

Frederick County Teachers Elect Delegates for State Meeting

The grammar grade teachers of Frederick County elected delegates to the annual state educational conference in Richmond during Thanksgiving week. W. O. Daniel will represent one and two room schools, Miss Irene Stickley graded schools, and Mrs. Elsie Smallwood the high school.

Frederick County Richmond W. O. Daniel Irene Stickley Elsie Smallwood van Dam Fred. Braithwaite Lemley M. Kern Chrismore Triplett Abshire Barton J. Braithwaite G. Miller Morris Hickerson Milburn Gainesboro Bryarly Greenwood Miss Stickley Reading Health Red Cross R. A. Ayler Fred Braithwaite Elizabeth Dishman Neil Morris Sara Frances Ralston

McLean wife vows action over foreign divorce

Mrs Edward B McLean says if her husband proceeds with a Latvian divorce contrary to a U.S. injunction he does so at his peril. Her counsel claims the District of Columbia Supreme Court has personal jurisdiction and warns of contempt prosecution if he returns to the United States with a foreign decree.

Associated Press Washington Edward B. McLean The Washington Post District of Columbia Preme Court McLean Nelson T. Hartson

Stock Market Rebounds as Wheat Boosts Bulls

After six down days, the stock market steadied and began rising. Gains followed a stronger wheat market and a quicker trading pace. Sterling undched at $3.7834 and call money climbed to 2 1/2 percent as the market rallied.

Associated Press New York Chicago Sterling Cables

Edinburg Auto Dealer William C Painter Dies at 50

William C Painter a prominent Edinburg automobile dealer in Shenandoah county died at Winchester Memorial Hospital at 5 05 pm from a heart attack suffered minutes earlier He was about 50 and had fractured a hip in a car crash near Upperville Fauquier county October 29 He appeared in good spirits earlier yesterday and his funeral arrangements were not announced locally

William C. Painter Edinburg Shenandoah County Winchester Memorial Hospital Painter Upperville Fauquier County Washington Edinburgh Mr. Painter

Youthful Trio Charged In Shoplifting Case

Three youths aged 11 to 15 are docketed at police headquarters on a charge of stealing small articles from the J. G. McCrory Company store Saturday night. Suspects are James Barton 15 of Gainesboro, Kendrall Light, and Randall Gardner 11 and 15, both of Gainesboro. Hearing set for Wednesday.

J. G. McCrory Company James Barton Light Kendall Randall Gardner Gainesboro

Hunters Bag Turkeys In Short Hunt East Of Gore

Harry Butler and John Kern with the Winchester post office staff hunted several hours west of Gore and each brought back a large wild turkey. Local reports say wild turkeys are plentiful in the mountain districts this season.

Harry Butler John Kern Winchester Gore

Silverware Announcements From Hodgson and Brown

Local ad notes revised prices on silverware including Community 1847 Rogers Wallace and other makes. Encourages shoppers to see Hodgson and Brown, silversmiths at their listed shop for pricing before buying.

Community Rogers Wallace Mices Hodgson & Brown

Bazaar and Chicken Supper At Cedar Cliff Church

The event takes place Thursday November 19 from 1 to 10 p m at the home of Miss Dinges near Middletown. Proceeds benefit the Cedar Cliff Church Ladies Aid. Merchandising from Moling and Cather offered at new low prices.

Moling & Cather

Turkey Supper at White Hall School House Nov 20

The Mite Society hosts a turkey supper at the White Hall school house starting at 5 o'clock on November 20. Proceeds go to support society activities and community projects.

White Hall School House THE Mite Society

Open Air Service by Major Mars of Salvation Army

Major Mars of the Salvation Army will conduct open air services with the subject Man Know Thyself. Everyone is invited to attend.

Mars Salvation Army

Chinese Forces Threaten Japanese Right Flank Near Tahsing

Chinese General Mah Chan-Shan’s troops advance to ten miles from Tahsing, threatening the Japanese right flank. Mah submits counter proposals to Honjo while stating he will retreat only if Japan withdraws from the Nanni river sector and guarantees Peng’s safety near Taonan Anganchi Railway. Reinforcements to Manchuria are requested as negotiations reportedly stall.

Mah Chan-Shan Associated Press Tokyo Japanese War Office Tahsing Nanni River Bridge Manchuria Honjo Mukden Anganchi Harbin Mah Nanni River Cenaei Peng Taonan-Anganchi

Freshman Alabama Football Player Dies From Scrimmage Injuries

James Nichols of Fort Wayne Indiana, center on the University of Alabama freshman team, died after injuries from a scrimmage with the varsity on Armistice Day. The death brings football fatalities this fall to 13, with the second in the South, and follows a similar day injury to C. V. Smith of Mississippi College in Florida.

Tuscaloosa Ala James Nichols Fort A Ind University Alabama New York University of Alabama South C. V. Smith Millisaps College Stetson Deland Fla

Bazaar and Oyster Supper Planned by Auxiliary of South End Co

The Women's Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company announces a bazaar and oyster supper for Thursday and Friday December 3 and 4. Proceeds support the company and the event will be at the modern truck house on West Monmouth Street with public patronage urged.

South End Hose Company West Monmouth Street

For Rent Modern 6 Room Residence 415 Fairmont Ave

Portable city rental notice states a modern six room residence at 415 Fairmont Avenue is available for immediate possession. Contact T Bryarly of the city for details.

Fairmont Avenue

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United Kingdom Mr. Quarles Mr. Goode Officer Pingley Donald Brothers Beach Dr. Rowland Gita Theatres Wm. B. Lee Demurrer Io Manchuria Hart South End Co T. Bryarly City
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