Charges filed against Bishop James Cannon Jr
Bishop James Cannon Jr said he is unaware of the charges against him. Four Methodist Episcopal Church South clergymen accused him, alleging irregularities tied to stock market and politics. He awaits a church trial while at sea returning from Brazil and disputes the charges' procedure.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Cannon, Jr
W. N. Ainsworth
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Cannon
United States
Brazil
Bishop Cannon
Fralick
Raymond Bowley Dies After Auto Crash While aiding others
Raymond Bowley died from injuries after a mobile crash while helping a woman and two others from an embankment. Hollis was hurt, Bowley never regained consciousness, and he died at Memorial Hospital. Bowley, a Shenandoah Motor Co employee and Friendship Fire Co member, is survived by his parents and two brothers. funeral is at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with interment at Mount Hebron.
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Informa
The
Star
George
Ham”) Snyder
Hollis
Bowley
Memorial Hospital
E. C. Stuart
Shenandoah Motor Company
Friendship Fire Company
Young Bowley
Wallace A. Bowley
Andrew Lorain
Theodore —— Bowley
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Norris A. Lineweaver
Mount Hebron
Morris Patton
Martin Peters
John North
Kermit Batt
Ralph Copenhaver
Dennis Stine
Lester Forney
Stanley Hawkins
James Thrift
Father Judge Fines His Own Son for No License
John Weems, son of Police Court Judge Donald L Weems, was arrested minutes after a city license plate law took effect. The judge fined his son seven dollars and paid from his son's spending money as a warning to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weems
Donald L Weems
Young Weems
Weems
Funeral for Raymond L. Bawley Called by Friendship Fire Company
All members of the Friendship Fire Company are requested to meet at their hall at 1 30 o clock Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of Raymond L Bawley a fellow member who died at Memorial Hospital last evening The funeral will take place from the Market Street Northern Methodist Church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
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Friendship Fire Company
Raymond L. Bawley
Memorial Hospital
Market Street
Fire Company Members Called to Friday Meeting
The regular meeting of the Rouss Fire Company is set for Friday at 8 o'clock. A large attendance is requested. L. C. Bowers, Secretary.
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Rouss Fire Company
L. C. Bowers
Colonel Smith Thanks Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Col Alfred T. Smith of the Infantry Commanding writes from Fort Eustis Virginia to Secretary Andrew Bell thanking the Winchester Chamber of Commerce and local hosts for their hospitality during a recent visit by his command and band. He recalls the warm reception and the concert praise from several thousand listeners and expresses desire for another visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Alfred 2. Gault
Ion States Army
Fort Aeva
Alnery
Winchester
Rouss
Virginia Home Players Put On Capital Program At Mayflower
The Virginia Home Players performed a nostalgic music program at the Mayflower Hotel ballroom in Washington. On air with WJSV from 5 to 5 15, Harold Sease Alva Wigginton and Lem Lewis entertained a large, delighted audience with violin, banjo and guitar.
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Mayflower Hotel
Washington
WJSV
Virginia Boys
Harold Sease
Alva Wigginton
Lem Lewis
Hoover Ends Cleveland Stop on 3000 Mile Bankers Swing
President Hoover returns to Washington from Cleveland where he spoke to the American Bankers Association. He completes the first leg of a 3000 mile tour through the middle west east and south with three more speeches planned in Boston King's Mountain Battlefield and two major talks in Boston.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Cleveland
American Banker’s Association
Boston
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
King’s Mountain Battlefield
S. C
Improvements At Perfection Links Apply To Course
Improvements at the Perfection Golf Links include new hazards and resurfacing of the entire course, announced today by Manager Doran.
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Perfection Golf Links
Doran
Services Preparatory to Lord's Supper at Presbyterian Church
Services preparatory to the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be held tonight at 7 30 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church. Dr McFaden will speak. All are cordially invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
McFaden
Automobiles Sacrificed At Winchester Credit Corp Sale
All automobiles on hand will be sacrificed with 10 percent off regular price. Parts for any second hand car available. Located at the garage on North Main Street opposite the Fair Grounds. Open evenings until 3 p.m. October 24 notice.
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N. Main
Fair Grounds
Winchester Credit Corp
Police vow arrests for untagged city cars
Chief warns all local owners without city license plates will be arrested. Over 100 delinquent drivers identified, some prominent, with fines to follow if plates are not displayed or purchased but not shown. Police instructed to seize noncompliant vehicles and enforce city tag law.
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Houises Tooe
S V A Squad Opens Football Season Tomorrow
Shenandoah Valley Academy meets Harpers Ferry High School at 3 15 pm on the academy field end of West Cork street in a season opener. S V A brings five holdovers from 1929 and seems ready to perform, while Harpers Ferry claims a strong squad though little is known of them.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Academy
West Cork Street
Late Conveyances Of County Realty
Frederick county deeds admitted to record in the Circuit Court clerk's office. George J Jolay to Walter Moore on Anne E Jolley estate with nominal consideration. Rudy Sawyer to Walter Moore covers 26 acres for 400 dollars. J E Mason to Jessie Kump about four miles southwest of Gore. Hockman to H D Fuller about two miles south of Winchester. Kern trustee to Greenbrier Joint Stock Land Bank Lewisburg W Va parcel on Back Creek for 2000 dollars.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
George J. Joley
Walter Moore
Anne E. Jolley
Rudy W. Sawyer
J. E. Mason
Jessie Kump
Gore
L. L. Hockman
H. D Fuller
Winchester
R. Kern
Greenbrier Joint Stock Land Bank
Lewisburg
W. Va
Back Creek
B. and C. Bread Promises Rich Creamy Flavor
A short advertisement touts B. and C. Bread with a rich creamy flavor and an appealing brown crust. The copy emphasizes tempting taste and texture.
George Snyder Arrested on Manslaughter and Reckless Driving
George Snyder was arrested by local police on charges of manslaughter and reckless driving in the Bowley death and Hollis injury case. He appeared before Police Justice Donald L. Weems and posted 2500 bail pending a preliminary hearing in the coming days.
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George
Ham”) Snyder
Raymond L. Bowley
M. Vincent Hollis
Snyder
Donald L. Weems
Harry R
Montcalm Cancels Call for Assistance at Sea
Station ship Montcalm, based at Guantanamo Bay, cancelled its prior request for Navy aid after two ships proceeded to the Charleston area. The vessel left Guantanamo September 30 for Charleston overhauling and was about 250 miles east of Miami and 450 miles southeast of Charleston at 6 am. The crew included three officers and 42 enlisted men.
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Associated Press
Washington
U S. S
Montcalm
Navy Department
Charles
Guantanamo
Cuba
Charleston
Miami
Mrs Creecy Shows Signs Of Regaining Consciousness
Mrs Louise R Creecy, found near the body of her husband Lieut Col Richard B Creecy of the Marine Corps, in a coma from head wounds, began showing signs of consciousness today. The coroner ruled Colonel Creecy’s death a suicide. Mrs Creecy’s condition remained critical.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louise R. Creecy
Richard B. Creecy
Marine Corps
Colonel Creecy
British Women Missionaries Shot by Reds in China
Reports to the British consulate in Fancher say Edith Nettleton and Eleanor June Harrison, British missionaries seized near Dungan, northern Funkien, last July, were executed. Negotiations failed and a ransom demand of 100000 dollars prompted the act after bandits cut off Miss Nettleton’s finger as a warning.
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Associated Press
Peiping
China
Fancher
Edith Nettleton
Eleanor June Harrison
Dungan
Funkien
Miss Nettleton
AFL Endorsed Scout Movement Twelve Years Ago
Samuel Gompers states he is in hearty accord with the AFL endorsement of the Scout Movement, recalling the decision made twelve years prior.
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American Federation of Labor
Scout Movement
Samuel Gompers
Bids Sought to Carry Strasburg Winchester Mail Route
The Postoffice department invites bids to carry daily mail from Strasburg Virginia to Winchester and back excluding Sundays starting this fall. The 21 mile route requires first class mail newspapers special delivery and handling. Bonds of 1200 required. Bids due by October 28 and information available at Winchester post office.
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Postoffice Department
Strasburg
Winchester
Winchester Postoffice
Washington
Deemes Company
Aged Woman Perishes In An Apartment Fire
An elderly woman died in a Washington fire that damaged two northwest apartment houses at 1419 Chapin Street N W. Jessie Cammack, 75, was killed. about 200 residents lived in the buildings and dozens were injured or burned as flames blocked escape. The cause remained under investigation.
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Associated
Pgs Washington
Washington
Jessie Cammack
Chapin Street
N. W
Origa
Mother Jones Remains Alive By Will To Live
Washington reports 100 year old labor figure Mary Jones remained alive largely due to her will to live. Dr H H Howlett said she grew weaker and would drift to sleep during conversation as nourishment remains minimal yet she survives on will and age.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mary Jones
H. H. Howlett
Pivotal Shares Reflect the More Buoyant Spirit
Investors found encouragement in several sources as pivotal shares generally rose, signaling a more buoyant market. Trading slowed again but many leading stocks gained two points or more while bear selling in mail order and some rails receded by midday. Money rates held at 2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Red Cross Roll Call Chair Named For Local Drive
H. B. McCormac general manager of Virginal Woolen Company was chosen as chairman of the annual Red Cross roll call in the area. At a committee meeting at Mrs. R. T. Barton’s home plans and committees were outlined for the 1930 drive. Attending were Mrs. Barton Mrs. Crawford Mrs. Glaize Miss Stowers Mrs. Melvin M Mr. McCormac Rev Dr Nelson T Clark Vernon Eddy Dr. M. Allen and Walker Bond. Enthusiasm ran high for a quick and successful drive regarded as the most important since the war.
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H. B. McCormac
Virginal Woolen Company
American Red Cross
Red Cross
R. T. Barton
South
Washington Street
McCormac
Aera
Barton
Frank Crawford
Fred Glaize
Martha Stowers
Melvin M
Miss Johnson Hart In Auto Accident
Miss Dorothy Johnson was injured when an automobile struck glass after a collision with Mrs front seat. She was taken to Memorial Hospital but suffered only superficial injuries and returned to duties today.
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Johnson Hart
Dorothy Johnson
Memorial Hospital
Front Seat
Engagement of Royalty Soon To Be Announced
Rome reports the betrothal of Princess Giovanna, 23, daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III, and King Boris of Bulgaria, known as the bachelor king, is confirmed with religious obstacles resolved. Giovanna, born November 13, 1907, is the king's third daughter and fourth child.
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Associated Press
Rome
Giovanna
Italy
Boris
Bulgaria
Victor Emmanuel
Police Release Detroit Doctor Held a Captive
Detroit authorities freed Dr. Frank L. McPhail a Highland Park physician abducted last night and held in a vacant house after he attracted attention by tossing prescription papers from a window. An armed guard was arrested. Police also reported the father Dr. Malcolm McPhail was abducted while arranging ransom at 6 am but released after being driven to the neighborhood.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Frank L. McPhail
Highland Park
Patrons Protest Railroad Cut on Western Maryland Line
Residents along the Hagerstown Baltimore route protest any curtailment of passenger service at a Public Service Commission hearing. The report notes Mr and Mrs J B Ware and their son of Mount Vernon New York as guests at the George Washington Hotel.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Western Maryland Railway
Hagerstown
Public Service Commission
J. B. Ware
Mount Vernon, N. Y
George Washington Hotel
U V A Extension Courses Open Tonight For Wor k Credit
University of Virginia extension courses start this fall and winter for Winchester and Frederick County teachers and others. Two sevene n year courses will be offered, including a State Government class by Prof. R C Dingledine. Each course grants one session hour credit, equivalent to two semester hours, with a nominal fee. Last year three courses covered Colonial History Federal Government and English Poetry.
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Winchester
Frederick County
University of Virginia
Leslie D. Kline
R. C. Dingledine
Two Put To Death For Slaying Guard of Bank
CHICAGO Oct 3 Two negroes were executed in the electric chair early today. Lafon Fisher, partly paralyzed and tubercular, was carried in by four men and died after a lengthy 1900 volt then 900 volt sentence. Leonard Shadlow died following Fisher in the linked bank guard murder case at Franklin Trust and Savings Bank in January 1929. Three accomplices remain serving life terms.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lafon Fisher
Fisher
Leonard Shadlow
Pranklin Trust and Savings Bank
Battling Nelson Dies In Ring In Iowa Stadium
In Cedar Rapids Iowa Battling Nelson from Water loo Iowa died in the fifth round of a Mandell Myers bout after collapsing with his gloves on Three doctors failed to revive him Nelson aged 27 father of four children Kid Leonard from East Moline Illinois is held for inquest Mandell wins a 10 round decision over Myers in the card continuing.
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Associated Press
Opening Grain Prices In Chicago
Chicago opening grain prices show wheat at December 80.34, March 83.75, May 87. Corn at December 82.54, March 84.14, May 86.10. Cerea at March 40.00, May 41.00.
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Chicago
The
Associated Press
Ceara
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Monthly Meeting
The Sarah Zane Fire Company calls its regular monthly meeting for tonight at 8 o clock. All members are requested to attend. Signed by Aro Brown Jr.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
Aro Brown, JR
For Sale 150 HP Stationary Steam Engine
For sale 150 horsepower stationary steam engine in good condition. Reason for selling is need a larger engine. Priced low to avoid storing. Can be seen operating until October 10. Shenandoah Box Board Corp. Winchester Virginia.
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Shenandoah Boxboard Corp
Winchester
Nurses Elect New Officers and Plan Fall Work
Mrs. H. D. Puller was reelected president of the District Nurse Association at the fall meeting. New officers include First Vice President Mrs. Clarence, Second Vice President Mrs. M. Lynch, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Martin Wisecarver. Dr. C. W. Scott of the State Board of Health to hold a chest clinic on Monday October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Scott
State Board of Health
H. D. Puller
District Nurse Association
Court House
Clarence
M. Lynch
Mason PP
Martin Wisecarver
C. W. Scott
Father Martin To Broadcast Service Sunday Morning
The International Federation of Catholic Alumnae will open its annual convention in St. Andrew's Church Roanoke Virginia at 11 o'clock Sunday morning October 5. The services will be broadcast from WRBX Roanoke and many will listen. Father Thomas G. Martin rector of St. Andrew's will celebrate the solemn mass and his voice will be heard over the air. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Ignatius Smith of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae
St. Andrew’s Church
Roanoke
WRBX
Thomas G. Martin
Winchester
Ignatius Smith
Washington
Handley High School
Father Martin
Ma iling and Cather Present Warm Fluffy Blankets
Real values in warm fluffy blankets are shown by Ma iling and Cather, Alp-1, highlighting textile quality and material warmth.
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Mailing & Cather
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Will To
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