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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1929

Page

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President Hoover Attends Fifth World Series Game

President and Mrs. Hoover attend the fifth World Series game at Shibe Park in Philadelphia with an immense crowd. The Athletics and Cubs prepare for a close matchup under clear autumn skies as Earnshaw or Grove take the mound and the national anthem plays via phonograph.

Philadelphia Shibe Park Hyde P Su Waverest Hoover Athletics Cubs Mack Anrone McCarthy George Earnshaw Grove Distinguished Avenue Shire Park

Athletics Surge In Seventh Inning Rally To Tie Cubs

McCarthy used nearly all his pitching options in a strong seventh inning rally by the Athletics to challenge the Cubs. Mule Haas described by Connie Mack as a great center fielder, 25, homered in the ninth to tie the game scoring Bishop. Simmons and Miller contributed two baggers to drive in the winning run.

McCarthy Athletics Pat Malone Cubs Bishop Simmons Miller

Apple Export Rules Tighten Over Wormy Fruit

The United States imposes export farm certificates for apples bound for British ports. All shipments must show less than 5 percent worms and not over one hundredth grain per pound of arsenic. Effective October 19, ships require an Export Form Certificate.

Great Britain Department of Agriculture International Apple Shippers Asain Wateat Te United States

World Series Fifth Game Play by Play Summary

Fifth game play by play from the World Series describes Cubs Malone pitching with Taylor catching and Athletics Ehmke pitching with Cochrane catching. In the first inning McMillan made an out, English singled on a slow throw by Ehmke, Hornsby popped out after a bat was unintentionally hit, Wilson attempted to steal second but was thrown out by Cochrane. One hit, zero runs, zero errors noted.

Herman H. Hable Cubs Malone Taylor Athletics Ehmke Cochrane CUBS McMillan Foxx English Hornsby

Scrivener Case May Be Reopened for Inquiry

Senate debate calls for reopening the Scrivener detective case after two years since his death in an alley. Senators Hefflin and Blease weigh in as Washington police are accused of bungling the investigation. Local family details and recent social notes accompany the report.

Scrivener Associated Press Washington Arthur Scrivener Senate Hefflin Alabama Blease South Carolina Hearst Scrivenere Scriveners

Death of Mrs. J. A. Miller in Kernstown

Mrs. Margaret Ann Miller widow of Joseph A. Miller died at 9 50 am at her daughter Veronica Miller’s home in Kernstown after months of illness due to rheumatic disorders. Born January 1 1851 in Germany she was 78. Survived by four daughters, one son, and one son E A Miller. Funeral at 10 am Wednesday in Church of the Sacred Heart with requiem mass. Interment in Catholic Cemetery.

Margaret Ann Miller Joseph A. Miller Veronica Miller Kernstown Germany Wildt Miller Harry Lantz Winchester John F. Green, Jr Downingtower Charles F. Lonston E. A. Miller Church of the Sacred Heart Thomas B. Martin

Londoners pause to admire their great airship

London crowds halted as the dirigible R-101 made its first test flight over the city at 2000 feet. Office workers watched the silver craft pass Parliament and follow the Thames before returning to work. The airship then returned safely to its Mooring mast after a trial trip over London and southwestern England.

Associated Press London Amardington Eng England

Chinese Drownings Reported in Amur River Clash

Reuters reports on Mukden that Russian forces captured Lala susu on the Amur River and sank three Chinese gunboats, with about 500 Chinese sailors drowned. Russian casualties were said to be heavy. The clashes stem from the Chinese Eastern Railway dispute and border incursions.

London Reuter Mukden Lalasusu Amur Russia China Moscow

Senate Tariff Conference Breaks Up Without Pact

Washington October 14. The first conference of Senate party leaders seeking to speed up the tariff bill broke up without any understanding on future procedure.

Associated Press Washington Senate

Apples Wanted Glaize Apple Packing House

Quick unloading at the Glaize Apple Packing House in South Winchester seeking apples. The notice lists Wilmer DeHaven as contact for September 26.

Glaize Apple Packing” House South Winchester Wilmer Dehaven

Old Time Square Dance at Crystal Caverns

An Old Time Square Dance will be held at Crystal Caverns near Strasburg on Friday night October 18. Dancing from 9 to 1:30. Good music. Everybody invited. (1p-11) B. F. RITENOUR, Mar.

Crystal Caverns Strasburg B. F. Ritenour Mar

Lindberghs Take Off From Capital

Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh depart from Washington by air with New York City seen as the likely destination.

Lindberghs Associated Press Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Mrs. Lindbergh New York City

Export Your Apples to L and H Williams Co Glasgow

Local representative Thomas Mathews at 5 North Stewart St Winchester handles exports. Contact by phone 82W or 911p tf for inquiries. Also advertises a good home for an Airdale sale puppy with two contact numbers 421 and 41-1.

L. &H. Williams& Co Glasgow Thomas Mathews North Stewart St Winchester Airesale

Heavy barrel fruit supplies seen in Liverpool auction markets

F A Motz reports from Europe that Liverpool auction sales on Wednesday October 9 show strong demand for high grade fruit while barreled apple stocks are ample and boxed fruit is light. Virginia stays robust but Winesap and Stayman vary. prices listed for U S No 1 and Commercial 2½ inch sizes across several varieties. (Continued on Page Six).

Liverpool England F. A. Motz United States Europe Virginia U. S Ben Davis Virginia Staymans U.S Virginia Winesap Gano

Randolph Tomb Dedicates Novel Rock of Ages Memorial

The October Rock of Ages Magazine from Barre Vermont highlights the dedication of Edmund Randolph’s tomb near Millwood Virginia by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Virginia. The marker preserves the original limestone stone in a glass niche, created by G Reginal Haines and Philips and Slack, with the original carved by John Fagan.

Rock of Ages Rock of Ages Corporation Barre Edmund Randolph Old Cheperone County Grand Lodge of Masons Virginia Star Millwood United States Washington Randolph. G. Reginal Haines Valley Marble and Granite Works Winchester Philips and. Slack Northfield Haines John Fagan

Presiding Elder Delivers First Sermon at Winchester Church

Rev. Dr. F. L. Woolf, newly appointed presiding elder, preached Sunday at Brackett Methodist Episcopal Church South after arriving from Roanoke district. Dr. Canter moved to Rockingham district, with background notes on Fauquier county birth. Local pastor Rev. W. O. Talbert spoke last night as Woolf preached in the morning. Pastor Murray P. Mitchell of Braddock Street returns this week from vacation.

Pranaut Birect Methodist Episcopal Church, South F. L. Woolf H. M. Canter Roanoke Dr Canter Rockingham Woolf Fauquier County Stephens City W. 0. Talbert Murray PD. Mitchell Braddock Street Church Winchester

Moonshine Corn Cutting Plans In Sulphur Spring Valley

Farmers near Sulphur Spring Valley and Greenwood announce a Tuesday night corn cutting gathering at 7 p m to harvest damp corn before seeding. The meeting point is the second house on the left on the Millwood Jonal road beyond the schoolhouse. Rev Norris Lineweaver approves the plan on behalf of the Committee of Corn Cutters.

Sulphur Spring Valley Greenwood Clem Gardiner Millwood Jonal Norris “Av Lineweaver Committee of Corn Cutters

Democrats Rally in Staunton Highlighted by Byrd

Staunton and Augusta county Democrats packed Beverley Manor High School for a large rally. Governor Byrd, Congressman Tucker, and state legislators spoke amid strong support. Byrd defended Virginia taxes and election laws while attacking Dr. Brown and Coalition attacks as outdated.

Staunton Augusta County Beverley Manor High School Harry F. Byrd Harry St. George Tucker Tucker Rockbridge Byrd Angell Robert H. Angell Commonwealth Brown Raskob Bill Thompson Chicago King George England Richmond Henry W. Anderson Anderson John Garland Pollard Augusta Dr. Brown John Paul Rockingham Congress Harrison Paul Virginia Delaware Ohio Vermont

Five Residences Broken Into Over the Weekend

Connie Mack, famed Washington catcher turned Athletics manager, breaks into major league history. Born 1866, he led pennants in 1902 1903 1910 1911 1913 1914 1929 and steered teams to world titles over the Cubs and Giants. He is noted as 67 years old.

Connie Mack Washington Athletics Cubs Giants

Footprints Hint At Winchester Burglary Spree

Police pursue clues after multiple Norhern Winchester homes are broken into Sunday morning. A burglar left bare footprints and a skeleton key as a trail, stealing jewelry coins and a revolver from J. S. Haldeman’s home and triggering fears of a recurring crime wave in the area. No arrests have been made as investigators widen inquiries.

Nor Ern Winchester BE. C. Ber Seeeae National Weoe J. 8 Halman Pesh Street Haldeman Paul King Bare Fe East Piccadilly Street Aleo Winkfield

Col Anderson Denounces What He Had Favored

Richmond Virginia October 14 A Governor Byrd statement quotes Col Anderson denouncing the Democratic party over radio and recounts his past calls for reform of Virginia education governance. He proposed abolishing the State Board in favor of a governor appointed board and a state superintendent chosen for fitness.

Richmond Byrd Anderson Democratic Party Virginia General Assembly Superintendent of Public Instruction State Board of Education Norfolk Senate Colonel Anderson Neanle

Apples In Cold Storage Show a Good Increase

United States Department of Agriculture monthly report outlines October 1 1929 cold storage levels. Apples in barrels reach 692000 up from 652000 a year earlier and above the five year average of 590900. Apple boxes total 875000 versus 1854000 last year, with a five year average of 1325000. Pears show 1580000 boxes, down from 2924900 last year, while pears in barrels rise to 178000 from 62000.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture

Fruit for sale from Berryville dealer in Battletown ad

Ben Pavia and Gans apples offered for sale with other varieties by Battletown Fruit Co located in Berryville. Call for orders at 154. CBl p 6t)en.

Berryvile Battletown | Fruit CO CBI

Shorthand Instruction By Expert Stenographer

A concise note on shorthand teaching from an expert stenographer. It mentions beginners classes and student coaching, referencing writing page 282 of a Wisachs ter publication.

Thomas Mathews v Stewart St Winchester dispute filed

Fragmentary OCR shows a legal dispute between Thomas Mathews and Stewart St Winchester with references to a docket number 332-W and firm names Tirner & Co. The readable portions indicate a civil action or notice but lack full court details or dates.

W. MM Tirner &Co Tite and Marchester Thomas .Mathews Stewart St Winchester

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Isnip Tuck The A’s Secret Service Mule Haas Malone Senator Blease Turner A. Scrivener Fairview Avenue Mount Hebron Swanson Glasé Virginia Barnett East Falls Church R. L. McCarty Mary McKenzie Ruth Sheetz Baltimore Notre Dame J. A. Miller America Randolph Upper Valley Coalition Ewo S. Kent St J. H. Lockhart Piccadilly Street Baker Street J. S# man Stranj Ham Fr Kremer Col Anderson Governante Keates
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