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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1929

Page

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Carson urges South to retain historical sites and markers

Virginia official William Carson told the Maryland Historical Society that preserving historical sites supports economic growth through tourism. He urged state backing for roadside markers and bureaus, arguing Virginia must fund permanent records of historic spots for future youth.

MR Carson SOUTH William Carson Virginia State Commission On Conservation and Development Maryland Historical Society Baltimore Carson Virginia The Conservation Commission

Old Injury To Lindbergh Gives Flyer Trouble

Englewood New Jersey November 19 Authorities at Englewood Hospital said X ray photographs showed a dislocation of Col. Charles A. Lindberghs shoulder from a Mexico crash last winter had snapped out again The shoulder was reset by Dr Walter Phillips and the flier suffered no ill effects The X ray plates were made Sunday Lindbergh has been staying with his wife at the home of her father Dwight W Morrow ambassador to Mexico

Associated Press Englewood N. J Englewood Hospital Charles A. Lindbergh Mexico Walter Phillips Lindbergh Dwight W. Morrow

Court Order Issued in Detroit Mayoralty Case

Circuit Judge Alfred J. Murphy signed a temporary restraining order and order to co call canvassers to prevent the certification of Charles Bowles as mayor of Detroit. John W. Smith, defeated candidate, sought the writ alleging fraud in the November 5 election. Bowles led by 8,462 votes after a final recount. The writ returnable in one week will trigger arguments on a temporary injunction.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Alfred J. Murphy Board of City Charles Bowles Delr John W. Smith Murphy Smith Bowles

For Sale 1929 Oakland and Pontiac Coaches

Winchester Credit Corp offers two 1929 coaches and two Pontiac coaches not driven, sold at dealer cost price. Sale advertised as бы in notice with date reference.

Oakland Pontiac Winchester Credit Corp

Gas Range For Sale At 18 E Fork Street

For sale gas range located at 18 East Fork Street. Contact seller for details and price.

E. Fork St

Virginian farms offered standardized rural electricity plan

Seventeen power companies in Virginia including the Northern Virginia Power Co propose to finance extension lines to farms and rural settlements. Under four year contracts farmers pay a minimum monthly rate tied to investment, with city rates applying to farm use. Smaller companies not part of the plan face financial hurdles to extend service.

Virginia Northern Virginia Power Company Winchester State Corporation Commission Commission Byrd Rural Electrification Committee Winchester Company Corporation Commission Governor Joint Agricultural Power Committee

Thanksgiving Day Service By Winchester Churches

The Winchester Ministerial Association schedules a 10:30 a m Thanksgiving service on November 28 at the Church of the Disciples of Christ West Cork street. Rev Edward T Clark of First Baptist will preach. City pastors lead the service and the offering benefits Memorial Hospital.

Winchester Ministerial Association Church of the Disciples of Christ West Cork Street Edward T. Clark First Baptist Church Memorial Hospital

Maryland May Merge Parish Farms

Governor Ritchie announced two commissions to study regional almshouse feasibility. The legislature authorized a central almshouse on the eastern shore and another on the western shore with one representative from each county appointed by the governor.

Associated Press Annapolis Ritchie

Infant Dies at Memorial Hospital

Betty Anne Ritter infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence D Ritter died yesterday afternoon at Memorial Hospital about three hours after birth. The body was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery after a brief service conducted by Rev F T McFaden pastor of the Presbyterian church.

Betty Anne Ritter Lawrence D. Ritter Memorial Hospital Mount Hebron F. T. McFaden

Thanksgiving at the Family Hearthstone

A nostalgic note about returning to the old home for Thanksgiving with emphasis on the cookstove and roast turkey as the pull guiding family gathering.

Jurors Excluded As Jones Embezzlement Trial Progresses

In Richmond a second venire panel for Arthur G. Jones former Jones Woolen Mills head accused of embezzlement was exhausted after many were sick or unavailable. A third panel of 15 was summoned as 17 jurors remained in consideration at recess. Two jurors, Keeler and Brown, were questioned and Keeler was excused for discussing the prior trial.

Corporation Court Arthur G. Jones Jones Woolen Mills Company Chas. R. Keeler Frank Brown Keeler Ritenour Daniel Lupton Mr. Keeler Jones Williams

Ladies' Auxiliary to Run Firemen Bazaar and Oyster Supper

The Friendship Fire Company Ladies' Auxiliary met to plan the annual bazar and oyster supper in the upper hall on East Cork Street starting December 4 for ten evenings. Committees were named to solicit cash and in kind donations. a citywide home supper delivery service will begin with 75 cent charges per meal.

The Friendship Fire Company East Cork Street

Mrs Isa belle Waters Weisel Dies of Heart Trouble

Mrs G O Miller learns by telephone in Washington that her aunt Mrs Isa belle Waters Weisel widow of Major Daniel Weisel medical corps US Army died at home in Washington DC from heart trouble. She was eighty eight and will be interred at Arlington. her son Major Edward Weisel died in Walter Reed last year. Survived by daughter Miss Hattie Weisel.

G. O. Miller Washington Isabelle Waters Weisel Daniel Weisel United States Army Nineteenth Street Northwest Washington, D. C Arlington National Cemetery Miller Weisel Mr. Waters Georgetown Woodley Cleveland Edward Weisel Walter Reed Hospital

Congressman Dennison Indicted on Liquor Charge

Washington November 19 Representative Edward E Dennison of Illinois and his secretary John Layne were indicted by a federal grand jury for possession of liquor. The trunk found at Union Station contained whiskey and gin, with a label addressed to Layne care of Dennison. Dennison denied ownership and said the trunk was misdelivered. He has long supported prohibition and was surprised by the indictment.

Associated Press Washington Edward E. Dennison Illinois John Layne Union Station Rover Layne Dennison New York Twenty Marion Ill

Woman killed by gun in husband’s hands in Clarke county

Funeral services were held for Annie F. Smallwood 79 of Berryville Clarke county after she was killed Friday at home when a shotgun exploded in her husband John F. Smallwood’s hands as he wiped the barrel. She died instantly. Survived by husband three sons Iran M C Horace and three daughters Mervin Shackelford Lillian Carroll Edith Carroll.

Berryville Clarke County Annie F. Smallwood John F. Smallwood Berrys Ferry That County Marvin Shackelford L. A. Parker The Baptist Church Green Hill Cemetery John. T J. W. Lindsey T. S. Lee John Reese Lloyd Glen Burch Iran, Smallwood Kernstown This County M. C. Smallwood Horace Smallwood Millwood Mervin Shackelford Lillian Carroll Edith Carroll

Fruit Growers To Meet At Library In Frederick County

A countywide meeting of all Frederick County fruit growers is scheduled for 7:30 p m next Monday evening November 25 at Handley Library. The discussion will cover rearrangement of apple grading rules and regulations. Phil H Gold president of the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association urges all apple growers to attend regardless of membership.

Frederick County Handley Library Phil H. Gold Fredrick County Fruit Growers’ Association

Italian Brokerage Firm Bankrupt After Wall Street Crash

In Rome on November 19, Banco Bom belli led by Commendatore Giuseppe Jorio was declared bankrupt for about half a million dollars. The event marks Italy's first major reaction to the Wall Street crash and sparks commentary on wealth and its access.

Associated Press Rome Italy Wall Street Banco Bombelli Giuseppe Jorio

Nation to honor James W. Good at White House services

President Hoover and officials will attend a White House ceremony in Washington to pay final respects to James W. Good secretary of war who died after a battle with blood poisoning. Public admission is barred with viewing limited to War Department staff and family. He will be buried in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Washington White House Hoover James W. Good Curtiss Diplomatic Corps House Senate War Department Union Station Cedar Rapids Iowa Jamy W. Good Walter Reed Hospital Mr. Good

Train Passengers Held By Bandits Near Hong Kong

In Hongkong Chihba on November 19, two guards were killed and about 70 passengers kidnapped with $20,000 stolen in renewed pirate attacks near the city. The captives are held for ransom, believed linked to troop removals in Kwangtung.

Associated Press Hongkong Chihba Kwangtung

Tunney to sail for United States from Naples

Gene Tunney former heavyweight champion and his wife Polly Latder plan to sail from Naples on the steamship Alcantara for the United States Thursday. They recently returned from Germany where Mrs Tunney had her appendix removed after an operation.

Associated Press Brioni Italy Gene Tunney Tunney Polly Latder United States Naples the Alcania

Surgeons Operate On Adolphe Menjou

Paris November 19 Adolphe Menjou American film star underwent an operation for appendicitis today. Dr Charles Above who operated said it was entirely successful and the patient’s condition was good.

Associated Press Paris Adolphe Menjou Charles Above

Follies of 1929 Offered Tonight for the Firemen

The Sarah Zane Follies of 1929 plays the Colonial Theatre tonight for the Sarah Zane Fire Company building fund. Proceeds aid a new hall on North Loudoun Street. tickets 50 75 cents and 1 dollar at Brown and Fisher's or the Colonial Theatre.

Sarah Zane Follies Colonial Theatre Sarah Zane Fire Company Winchester Loudoun Street Brown and Fisher Jack Mullane Washington Colonial Barney Rainbow Trio Norton and Peery Lou Hollis Bob Carbaugh Ethel Adrian Capitol Earl Carbaugh Ivy Stevens Doin the Raccoon Virginia Rehill Mary Sullivan Dorthy Anderson Helen Ritter Elsie Mathews Sue Schlack Taylor Barr Harl Grim Jack Blackburn James Snider Eddie Ross Jean Ross al Norton Misses Molly Wightman Margaret Snyder Irene Sinkabine Dorothy Kremer Thelma Brown Laurence Cooper Lester Shatzer Wilbur Jenkins William H. Brown Diana

Second Juror Is Obtained In McManus Trial

In New York on November 19 the trial of George A. McManus for the murder of Arnold Rothstein added a second juror, Herman T. Sherman, a sales manager, who will serve as foreman. Sherman joined after court opened, replacing ill health excuse Mark H. Simmons, a stock broker. He sits with Eugene A. Riker, a salesman, who was selected yesterday.

Associated Press New York Herman T. Sherman George A. McManus Arnold Rothstein Sherman Mark H. Simmons Eugene A. Riker

Prosecutor Held As a Law Breaker

MAULTON Wisconsin November 19 District attorney Clinton G Price of Juneau county was arrested after a grand jury indicted him for conspiracy to violate the federal prohibition law by Deputy United States marshal.

Associated Press Maulton Wis Clinton G. Price Juneau County United States

Chicken and Oyster Supper by Summit Point Ladies Aid

A Ladies' Aid Society sale and supper is planned for Thursday evening November 21 in the dining room of the MJ E Church South at Summit Point. Public is invited to attend.

Ladies’ Aid Society Summit Point MJ E. Church South

Two Fruit Societies Meet Jointly In Roanoke Event

Roanoke Virginia hosts a joint meeting of the Virginia State Horticultural Society and American Pomological Society December 3 to 5 at Hotel Roanoke with Gov Harry Byrd and agr culture expert William Harper Dean as speakers. Dr W S Hough of Winchester Research Laboratory will participate on the technical program along with multiple state and federal extension specialists.

W. S. Hough Winchester Research Laboratory Associated Press Roanoke Harry F. Byrd Virginia William Harper Dean United 8 Chamber of Commerce Waston Virginia State Horticultural Society American Polorial Society Hotel Roanok Byrd Dean United Staartment New Jersey Delaware Canavania New York Washington Iinois Massachusetts A. J. Farley Horsticulturiet B. F. Moomaw Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Horticultural Society Tom B. Byrd Winchester Foldo J. C. B. Agricultural College Stearns Delaware Experiment Newark B. &. Auchter States Department of Agriculture

Child Falls Into Scalding Tub at Home

16 month old Ray Ashwood, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ashwood of 610 South Main street, toppled into a tub of hot water yesterday afternoon and suffered severe back scalds. Dr Dutton attended and the child is expected to recover.

Ray . Ashwood Charles Ashwood South Main Street Dr. Dutton

Next Free Chest Clinic Scheduled For November 22

The District Nurse Association sponsors a free chest clinic at its office near the C House on Friday November 22 from 9 30 a m to noon and 2 to 4 p m Dr C W Scott of the Virginia State Board of Health and local nurses will supervise. Persons with coughs or TB symptoms are invited for expert advice. Children under 14 will not be examined unless a physician requests.

District Nurée Association C House C. W. Scott Virginia State Board of Health

Money To Lend On Real Estate Security

Ward and Larrick announce funds available for real estate secured loans. Offices in Shenandoah and Richards Brothers building. Terms offered to approved borrowers.

Ward & Larrick Attys

Titus Nursery Co announces trees for sale in Waynesboro

Titus Nursery Co of Waynesboro Virginia advertises peach and apple trees for sale with a usual supply this year. Orders are being booked for leading varieties and the trees are grown away from Japanese beetle and Oriental moth areas.

Titus W. T. Darnell N. Main St Titus Nursery CO Waynesboro

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Conservation and Development Commission Church of Christ Maryland Parish Farms Evening Star Richmond Ladies’ Auxiliary Son South Pole Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr Executive Richard E. Byrd Harry Flood Byrd Ruth Dadourian H. M. Dadourian Trinity College J. F. Smallwood James W.good East Room Mrs. Good Adams Davis Tunney and Wife U. S McManus APPLE Richards Bros. Shen Val Bank
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