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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1930

Page

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Athletics by Cardinals in World Series clash at Shibe Park

In Philadelphia the Athletics beat the Cardinals 6 to 1 as Cochrane Simmons and Foxx led a quick 2-0 start. George Mack supplied early thunder with a homer, Watkins added a second homer for St Louis, and a string of timely hits by the A’s extended their lead.

Shibe Park Philadelphia Athletics Cardinals George of Mack Watkins Ray Blades Rhem Pig Cochrane Simmons Douthit Adams Frisch Bottomley Hatey Mancuse Gelbert al Simmons Hass Bishop Foxx Miller Hafey Mancuso Haas Boley Frankie Frisch Earnshaw Simons Ahem Lindsey Fisher Johnson St. Louis A’s

Kiwanis Back Handley Library Fund Drive

Winchester Kiwanis Club approves a resolution praising Handley Library and calls for proper city funding. C Vernon Eddy outlines past and future library work, with Judge Williams and Mayor Shryock backing the measure. Resolution urges Common Council to provide financial support for a representative Winchester institution.

Winchester Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Handley Library C. Vernon Eddy Kiwanians Handley Institution D. E. Stultz Williams Philip Williams Corporation and Circuit Courts F. A. Shryock Winchester John Handley Kiwanis Chi Winches Common Council of Fort Common Council

Keating Daughter Named Administratrix of Estate

In the Corporation Court yesterday Miss Helen Keating qualified as administratrix on the estate of her father the late William Keating. She gave bond for 6000 dollars. Keating was a longtime businessman on Loudoun street whose death occurred suddenly a few weeks ago.

Corporation Court Helen Keating William Keating

Young Bowly Reported Gravely Ill At Hospital

Raymond L. Bowly, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Bowly, was in critical condition after being struck by an automobile north of town early Tuesday. He suffers a skull fracture and other injuries. Vincent Hollis, injured in the same incident, was reported improving with less serious injuries.

Rhem Relieved as Athletics Dominate World Series Game Two

St Louis pitcher Flint Rhem failed to slow Philadelphia's slugging offense in game two. With the Phillies leading 6 to 1, Rhem was lifted and Lindsey took over pitching duties.

Flint Rhem St. Louis Philadelphia Rhem Lindsey

Opening Prices In Grain Market

Opening Wheat and Corn prices listed by the Associated Press. Wheat December 81 1/2, March 85 1/2, May 87 1/2. Corn December 83 1/4, March 84 1/2, May 86. Oats December 39 1/2, March 42 1/2, May 42 3/4.

Associated Press Chicago

Pollard Bride-To-Be Suzanne Pollard to Wed Herbert Boatwright Jr

Announcement from the Executive Mansion states Suzanne Pollard daughter of Governor John Garland Pollard and Virginia's official hostess will marry Herbert Lee Boatwright Jr. this fall or winter. Boatwright, of Danville and Washington, is with a legal firm, Princeton and UVA law trained. The marriage location was not specified. the Old Dominion society anticipates a grand social event.

Suzanne Pollard John Garland Pollard Virginia Herbert Lee Boatwright, Jr Danville Washington Capitol Square Society of the Old Dominion Mr. Boatwright Herbert Lee Boatwright Princeton University Miss Pollard Shenandoah Winchester

All Quiet On The Western Front At Capitol Theatre

Universal presents All Quiet On The Western Front based on Erich Maria Remarque. The film opens Monday at the Capitol Theatre with Tuesday showings and features authentic war scenes, a romantic interlude, and a portrait of schoolboys enlisting and facing loss while honoring human comradeship.

Universal Erich Maria Remarque Capitol Theatre Remarque Paul

Civic League Opens Fall Meetings at Mrs Barton Home

The Woman's Civic League holds its first fall meeting at 3 30 Friday afternoon at Mrs R T Barton’s residence on South Washington Street. Full attendance is urged.

Woman’s Civic League R. T. Barton South Washington Street

Labor Leader Backs Scout Movement Endorsement

Samuel Gompers expresses hearty accord with the American Federation of Labor’s twelve year old endorsement of the Scout Movement, reaffirming support for the youth program.

American Federation of Labor Scout Movement Samuel Gompers

Voters Must Register Before October 4 for November Election

All residents wishing to vote in November must register by October 4 as registration closes 30 days before the election. Voters moving between precincts must request name transfers, and those qualified but inactive may have their names entered at any time this week.

Sale of Fletcher Property Postponed to Oct Fourth

The sale of the Fletcher property is postponed to Saturday October 4 1930. The residence is described as a desirable small home offered under advertisement by Herbert S Larrick with notice running September 26 October 2 and 11.

Herbert S. Larrick

Wanted Load Return from Clifton Forge or Lexington

Market notice seeks a return load from Clifton Forge or Lexington Tuesday. Contact G. W. Clowser for details. Also listing women wanted at Glaze Packing House, South Winchester, with specific job terms.

Clifton Forge Lexington G. W. Clowser Glaize Packing ‘House South Winchester

Rite-Way Cleaners Rugs Curtains Draperies Ad

Full service dry cleaning offered for rugs curtains and draperies by Rite-Way Cleaners. Phone 335. Advertisement features dates and pricing segments from the era.

Firemen to Meet in Rouss Fire Company Session

The regular meeting of members of the Rouss Fire Company will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock. A large attendance is desired. L. C. Bowers, Secretary.

Rouss Fire Company L. C. Bowers

For Sale 150 hp stationary steam engine

For sale a 150 horsepower stationary steam engine in good condition. Reason for selling is to acquire a larger engine. Priced low to avoid storage. Can be seen operating until October 10. Shenandoah Boxboard Corp., Winchester, Virginia.

Shenandoah Boxboard Corp Winchester

Firemen Urge Local Ads For Winchester Booklet

The Winchester Fire Department launches National Fire Prevention Week as a campaign to fund the Virginia State Firemen’s Association and Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association event next year. Local merchants are asked to buy space in the official Winchester booklet, prepared by the local advertising committee, to draw Virginia and nearby states’ fire crews and boost Winchester business.

Winchester Fire Department Virginia State Firemen’s Association Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Winchester Convention Advertising Committee H. Clay Manuel H. Russell Potts John H. Sealand Frank Brown

Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company is held tonight at 8 o'clock in Friendship Hall. All members are urged to attend. Fred W. Forney, Captain.

The Friendship Fire Company Friendship Hall Fred W. Forney

Winchester FiremenAnnounce Committees for 1932 Conventions

Winchester firefighters announced committees to organize the Cumberland Valley and Virginia State Firemen’s Association conventions in 1932. A mass meeting is set for October 10 at 8 p.m. in the Court Room, City Mall, with about two thousand volunteers expected.

Winchester Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Virginia State Firemen's Association Corporation Court Room City Mall Cumberland Valley Volunteer, Firemen’s Association Winchester Fire Department H. H. Hable Joseph Dupuy H. H. Willis L. N .Woods Andrew Bell Ross Kremer George R. Barr Charles W. Buhl N F. Richards Lawrence C. Hollis H. T. Smithr K. W.adams J . N. Woods, Jr C. Douglas Ett John H. Dunn C. B. Carr Frank H. Krebs W. Lee Fisher Harold C. March John Shine Forrest Fansler Earl Grim Richard B. Brown Marvin Shank Richard Boxwell Gordon Aiken Persell Plank Marion Anderson Carlton Manuel John Seal, Jr Marvin Gore Lester Forney Claude Grim George Sumption C. R. Wilson Robert Eagle Frank Foreman James S. Ritter Oscar H. Lewis William C. Perry Gus Haines Lee Brown F. T. McFaden James P. Reardon R. E Perrine Norman Cooper Fred W. Forney H Clay Manuel Frank Brown Walter Huntsberry Floyd Haines C. Douglas Barnett John A. Anderson C. Douglass Brown

Apple Markets Shipments and Fruit Prices to British Ports

Shipments from New York to Liverpool London Southampton Glasgow and Cardiff for the week ending September 27 1930 totaled 26699 barrels exships 53249 boxes. Prices for York apples Bonums Jonathans Grimes Golden Kings David and more quoted with exchange rate 24c per shilling. G R Cooper Harnden Co Liverpool reports cargoes Laconia and Baltic with fruit in ordinary stowage overripe and strong demand for well colored fruit.

New York Brls Exs Bskts Liverpool London Southampton Glasgow Cardiff Yorks Grimes Golden Genes King David G. R. Cooper Harnden & CO APPLE

Velati Caramels Irwin Drug Co

Irwin Drug Co reports Velati Caramels as a featured product with distinctive packaging and retail display in its pharmacy lineup. The note highlights Velati Caramels as a consumer item available in the store during the period.

Velati Caramels Irwin Drug CO

Elks' Club seeks eight room house on West Piccadilly

Eight room dwelling with a large sleeping porch available on West Piccadilly street adjoining the Elks' Home. Listing signed by Edwin T. Snider secretary. Apply at Elks' Club for details and inquiries.

West Piccadilly Street Elks Edwin T. Snider Elks’ Club

Weather control chief seeks rain to aid fox hunts in Fauquier

In Warrenton Virginia Dr G A L M Sykes head of the Weather Control Bureau wagers $3000 if rain is produced but risks $1000 if not as drought dries Fauquier County soil hindering fox hunts. His team set up a 700 foot antenna at the Plains to spark moisture while weather at Belmont races had earlier been influenced.

Warrenton G. A. L M. Sykes Weather Control Bureau York Siete “Dorapo Fauquier County Shake Doll Lars Dr. Sykes New York Bureau Plaine Plains Federal Radio. Commission

Autmobiles for sale at bargain prices downtown

Winchester Credit Corp advertises used automobiles with no charges and 10 percent off regular price. Includes parts for any second hand car. Located on North Main Street near Fair Grounds. Open evenings till 9 p m.

N. Main St Fair Grounds Winchester Credit Corp

Garber Campaign Urges Registration to Vote

Political ad urging residents to register by October 4 to vote for Congressman J A Garber. The piece extols Garber as able, active and fearless and promotes him as a good efficient representative for the district.

Peat Garber Congress

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Mack Champions Jams Park Kiwanis Young Bowly Queen University of Virginia Pollard Executive Mansion Civic League Meeting Fletcher Friendship Fire CO N.Y Fauquier Weather Bureau J. A. Garber
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