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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1931

Page

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Imposition of Countervailing Duties Abroad and at Home

Immediate countervailing duties were prepared to equalize US and British tariffs on numerous imported goods. The US Treasury and Commerce chose 50 percent value-based rates on items including metal furniture cutlery woolen goods silk stockings paper and perfumery. In London the 50 percent anti dumping duties on similar articles take effect next Wednesday under the recent act.

Washington United States Treasury Department of Commerce London Britain

Walnut Springs Evangelistic Meetings Continue

Excellent attendance marks the Walnut Springs Church gatherings led by Pastor Rev. B F Sapp. A different preacher has spoken each service and Charles E McVay of Winchester directs the singing. Meetings run nightly next week with the pastor preaching except Monday when Rev Warren Baldwin of Sau Ne Va speaks. no services Saturday evenings.

Walnut Springs Church B. F. Sapp Charles E. McVay Winchester Warren Baldwin Sau Ne Va

For Rent Heated office near town by J H Henry

Classified item notes a heated office for rent and a modern home nearby. Listing is placed by J H Henry and appears in a local newspaper page.

J. H. Henry

Message to all young people from Rev Dr Rowland in Winchester

The Rev Dr J M Rowland preached to a full Braddock Street Methodist Church in Winchester urging young people to view life as a privilege not a problem. He warned against the devil’s threefold approach of insinuation prevarication and exploitation and urged support against liquor tobacco and other powers harming youth. He announced plans for two services Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm.

J. M. Rowland Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Garden of Eden Dr. Rowland Satan Tobacco Trust Movie Trust Rowland Winchester

ICC Approves Unification of Buffalo Lines with B and O

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the unification of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway with the Buffalo and Susquehana Railroad, then approved operation of both by the Baltimore and Ohio. The B and O controls stock in both lines, aiming for more economical operation.

Associated Press Washington Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company Buffalo and Susquehana Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Buffalo Susquehana Buffalo, Rochester Pittsburgh

Prominent Rail Executive Dies at Home in New York

Albert, chairman of the executive committee of the New York Central Railroad, died of a heart attack at his New York home. The death on November 21 191? or 192? is reported as sudden and unexpected.

New York Albert New York Central Railroad

Home Agent Elizabeth Farrar Announces Week Schedule

Miss Elizabeth Farrar the Frederick County home demonstration agent will resume her visiting schedule next week after completing her annual report. Key meetings include Star Tannery 4 H Club reorganizing Monday morning, Mountain Falls Monday afternoon, Welltown 4 H Tuesday morning, Stonewall group Tuesday afternoon, and Games 4 H Wednesday morning with food work support. No meetings are planned Thursday through Saturday due to Thanksgiving holiday.

Elizabeth Farrar Frederick County Miss Farrar Star Tannery Mountain Falls Club Welltown Stonewall L. O. Dick J. W. Rees

Auxiliary Given Citation For Its Excellent Work

Berryville Virginia November 21 At the monthly meeting of the auxiliary to the Lloyd Williams Post American Legion Mrs T W Whitaker president announced the unit had received a citation for earning 12 points and two silk flags for ordering poppies. Proceeds from poppy sales totaled 93.15 while 108.60 remained on hand. A department president letter urged increased regional membership and a Thanksgiving Day basket was sent to a veteran family in need.

Berryville Lloyd Williams American Legion Harold Scheuer T. W. Whitaker State Legion Charles Cort B. N Roszel Winchester Charles Coart John B. Neill F. M. Wray Harold Schener C.H

Powers Claims He Was Given Degree 11 Hours

Powers testifies at change of venue hearing he endured eleven hours of alleged torture after his arrest on August 28 in the county jail. He points to ankle scars to support claims of third degree methods used to force confessions regarding the killings of Mrs. Dorothy Pressler Lemke and Mrs. Asta Buick Eicher and her three children.

Associated Press Clarksburg W. Va Harry F. Powers Powers Harrison County Criminal Court John C. Southern Dorothy Pressler Lemke Northboro Mass Asta Buick Eicher Park Ridge Ill

Learn to Dance at Washington Hotel Thursdays

Ballroom class every Thursday at the Washington Hotel with top instruction by Mr. Pemberton. Evening sessions start at 8 p m with a 7 30 p m preview and lesson in dance basics.

Washington Hotel Pemberton

Chinese Troop Concentration Reported in Manchuria

Japanese army headquarters in Mukden reported a new concentration of Chinese troops in southwest Manchuria including a brigade of cavalry and infantry forces. Tokyo noted possible armistice terms conditional on stopping anti Japanese activity in China. A Japanese proposal urged a League commission to assess the situation while Japan seeks withdrawal when safe. Debuchi stated Japan would pull troops from Tsitsihar soon, with some already moved to Chencha tanz, and Soviet concerns seen as minimal.

Associated Press Mukden Manchuria Tokyo China Paris Kenkichi Yoshizawa Council The League of Nation League Manchura Japan Washington Tsitsihar Debuchi Stimson Toyko Chenchatanz

Apple Pictures Spur Advertising Debate in Papers

The Rose Cliff Orchard's James Craig reports a Wisconsin reader sent a news photo of a "Mountain of Virginia Apples" shot at the National Fruit Product Company plant in Winchester. The image shows two men shoveling apples into a crate as others publish similar action pictures nationwide via AP and other agencies.

Waynesboro Wisconsin National Fruit Product Company Winchester Associated Press

Winchester Faces Walbrooke A. C. at Rouss Park

Football game scheduled Sunday November 22 1981 between Winchester and Walbrooke Athletic Club of Baltimore at Rouss Park with kickoff at 2 30 p m.

Winchester Walbrooke A. C Baltimore Rouss Park

Three Burned To Death In A Roaring Blaze

In San Francisco three men died in a fire aboard the Standard Oil tanker Charlie Watson after three explosions. A fourth man, who fell from a dock piling, was fatally injured. The incident stemmed from a leaking pump line delivering gasoline. The victims are Chief Officer B. C. Rippy of Richmond California, Third Mate John Gannon of Point Richmond, California, and Henry Jorgensen of San Francisco. Spectator Stanley Dudvick of North Tonawanda New York died from a back fracture hours later.

Associated Press San Francisco Calif Standard Charlie Watson B. C. Rippy Richmond John Gannon Point Richmond Henry Jorgensen Pumpman Stanley Dudvick North Tonawanda N. Y

Rev Dr Miller To Preach Sunday at Loudoun Street Church

The pulpit of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will be occupied tomorrow morning by Rev Dr Lewis S G Miller visiting from Japan. He is connected with the Japanese mission work of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in this city and staying with Mr and Mrs Stewart Bell.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Lewis S. G. Miller Japan Stewart Bell Miller Evangelical Lutheran Church

Thanksgiving Day publication notice from The Star

The Star will not be published on Thursday November 26 Thanksgiving Day. The Evening Star indicates a national holiday closure affecting subscribers and advertisers.

Star Evening Star

Wanted Staymancanners 2 3 inch mini mum

Robinson Cold Storage advertises a need for Staymancanners with a 2 3 inch minimum for unspecified work. The notice appears in a classified or help wanted column dated November 21.

Robinson Cold Storage

Heinz Plant Expansion Reported for Winchester Virginia

An Associated Press dispatch notes Heinz orders for year to date exceed last year. The Manufacturers' Record details Winchester Virginia plant expansion including a generator building storage tanks and aging capacity reaching about 1 000 000 gallons annually. The Winchester plant will potentially add a bottling unit and ships vinegar and other products to Pittsburgh for packaging and sale.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pittsburgh H. J. Heinz Company Heinz Company Exparts Winchester Manufacturers’ Record Baltimore Heinz Shenandoah Valley Valley

Stock Market Attempts Recovery After Selloff

The New York stock market opened with a modest rally in rail shares but United States Steel renewed pressure later, leaving the session a mixed mix of small gains and losses. Turnover for the two hour session ran about 909000 shares as Sterling exchange opened weak at 3.73 dollars per pound.

Associated Press New York United States Steel Sterling Exchange

Fralinger's Salt Water Taffy Advertises 69¢ Pound

Local ad notes Fralinger’s salt water taffy priced at 69 cents per pound. Also mentions Irwin Drug Co contact numbers and Winchester Steam Laundry services with schedule hints.

Pollard Orders Action Over Beach Gambling Rebellion

Governor Pollard declared open rebellion against gambling laws at Virginia Beach after a grand jury found no gambling houses. He warned of state intervention and removal of officers failing to enforce the law, citing his letters to local officials and prior investigations.

Richmond Pollard Virginia Beach Commonwealth Princess Anne County Virginia Edwin J. Smith Smith Charles E. Barco Virnia Beach Barco Generan Norfolk

Lupton Nearing Auto Course Completion

Winfred W. Lupton of Kerns town has attended the Nashville Automobile College for several weeks in a general auto mechanic course and expects to finish about December 5 before returning to Kerns town.

Winfred W. Lupton Kernstown Nashville Automobile College Nashville

For Rent Moder 6 Room Residence on Fairmont Ave

Rent notice for a six room residence at 415 Fairmont Avenue with immediate possession. Contact R. T. Bryarly in City. November 17.

Fairmont Avenue R. T. Bryarly City

Notice to Parents on Returning Children After Illness

Parents are reminded that children out of school due to contagious diseases such as measles mumps whooping cough and scarlet fever must present a doctor's statement confirming no contagion before returning. No child should return until this statement is secured.

Blizzard Howls As Mercury Drops Out West

Eastern Washington, Idaho and nearby sections were hit by a severe cold wave with blizzards and high winds. Four deaths were reported along with hundreds of accidents, unaccounted workers, and extensive property damage including downed wires and blocked routes.

Mercury Washington Idaho Associated Press Spokane Wash Canada Montana Oregon Cascade Mountains Pacific Monetana Seattle Cascade Mountain Wallace Colorado Charles O. Smith Colville William J. Steiner Davenport Norhern Pacific Missoula Mont Lookout Pass

Not Involved In Any Thieving V G Santmier Statement

The Star states on behalf of V G Santmier that he was not involved in any theft. Two young men were arrested early Monday near his South Loudoun Street home for possessing a stolen car and merchandise. Santmier says he was called for questioning but knew nothing of the case and had never seen the men before.

V. G. Santmier The Star South Loudoun Street

Amelia Allamong Property to Sell at Court House Sale

Land sale notice states 6 acres of fine land with an eight room residence and a never failing well near Stephenson. Sale is at noon on Saturday November 28 in front of the Court House. See sale bills for details.

Court House Stephenson

Sale of Estate Stocks at Court House in November

Forty two? The readable line shows 62 shares of Shenandoah Valley Farmers and Merchants and Union Bank stock from the estate of late Charles M. Ebert to be sold in front of the Court House at 11 o clock on Saturday November 28. A sale bill is on the fourth page.

Shenandoah Valley, Farmers and Merchants Union Bank Charles M. Ebert Court House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richmund George Cane Stickel Great Britain Walter Runciman Ade House of Commons Walnut Springs Meeting Sound Drop Yorks Black Twigs Glaize Packing House North Market St Apple Odd Fellows of Lower Valley Stephens City Stephens City Lodge Tri-County Odd Fellows Association Front Royal Claude F. Carper Middletown W. G. Dearing Marian Watson Dorothy Bean Hicks L. J. Wright Odd Fellowship F. L. Flynn Odd Fellows Claude Stickley Vaucluse Dr. Miller Fralinger Irwin Drug CO Winchester Steam Laundry Amelia Allamong
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