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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1931

Page

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Kiwanis Meet Highlights Education And Service

The Winchester Kiwanis Club hosted a joint meeting with Arlington County Kiwanis at the George Washington Hotel in Washington yesterday. Speakers including Harry G. Kimball and Father Edward H. Roach outlined Kiwanis aims and three year plans to train leaders and foster service, citizenship, and community betterment.

Winchester Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club Arlington County Washington, D. C George Washington Hotel Winchester Edwin F. Hill Washington Club Kiwanis Education Capital Robert McC. Glass Winchester Club Lawrence C. Hollis Kiwanis International Harry G. Kimball Fred East William F. Raymond Edward H. Roach St. Matthews Catholic Church Washington Father Roach Pimper Charles W. Pimper Nathan Weill Z. D. Blackistone William N. Breeman George H. Winslow Kimball International Organization Kiwanis

Game official warns hunters to obtain licenses

Frederick County game warden F. W. Pingley urges landowners to aid dove season checks and warns that hunting without a license carries fines from ten to one hundred dollars plus costs. He notes the squirrel season ends October 15 and emphasizes responsible hunting and trespass laws.

F. W. Pingley Winchester Frederick County

Farmer John Rowland On Trial For Neighbor’s Slaying

John H. Rowland a 74 year old farmer from St James Washington county went on trial in Frederick Maryland charged with the murder of neighbor Robert G Irving 24 The defense claims the April 21 shooting at Rowland’s home was accidental Irving’s two year old son’s supposed trespass sparked the dispute Rowland has been jailed in Hagerstown pending trial

Associated Press Frederick John H. Rowland St. James Washington County Robert G. Irving Irving Rowland Hagerstown

Apple Week Urged By Society For National Observance

National Apple Week runs October 31 to November 6 this year. R G Phillips secretary of the International Apple Association urges states regions and agencies to tailor plans to local conditions. Emphasis is on helping needy communities and school children and those in institutions. A Reverend quotes Gandhi and global references conclude the piece.

R. G. Phillips International Apple Association Phillips

United States Seeks Neutral Role in Manchuria League Talks

Washington outlines to Ambassador Debuchi that the U S representative in Geneva would be an observer. not part of league covenants to avert war. Tokyo protests insist America and the league cannot work together in the Manchuria tangle. Officials say the U S position aims to prevent war while Japan and China handle the crisis.

Associated Press Washington Japan League of Nations For Manchuria Stimson Debuchi Prentiss Gilbert Geneva League Gilbert U. S Tokyo E of Nations Council Foreign Ministry Foreign Office America China Hoover Aiea

Labor Again Asks For Beer

The American Federation of Labor reaffirmed its support for legalizing 2.75 percent beer at the next Congress session. Two motions to back repeal of the Volstead Act and the Eighteenth Amendment were defeated. The executive council’s beer recommendation was adopted without debate.

Associated Press Vancouver British Columbia American Federation of Labor Executive Council

Notable Beginnings and Returns Highlight Social Page

Dr and Mrs Hunter H McGuire left for Philadelphia for several days. Miss Zelma Carper has returned to her Telegraph office after illness at home. Mr Samuel Mitterhoff of Newark NJ visits this week on business. A playful line about show girls and millionaires adds a lighter note to the page.

Hunter H. McGuire Philadelphia Zelma Carper Loudoun Street Western Union Telegraph Company Samuel Mitterhoff Newark, N. J

Dr Flickinger to attend Yorktown Sesquicentennial service

The Rev Dr S L Flickinger of Centenary Reformed Church is invited by the U S Commission to participate in the union religious service at Yorktown on Sunday October 18. He will join Bishop Freeman of Washington Diocese in the 10 30 a m rite with music by the United States Marine Band and will speak alongside other church representatives from Lutheran Presbyterian Episcopal Baptist and Jewish communities.

S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church United States Commission Yorktown Lord Cornwallis Flickinger Bishop Freeman Episcopal Diocese of United States Marine Band Ch Presbyterian Church Baptist Church

Stock Market Rebounds as Rail Shares Lead Advance

New York stock traders saw a renewed courage as prices moved up before last week’s peak reaction. Rail shares led the gain with brokerage circles expecting an early Washington plan to stabilize railroad bonds. Sterling cables opened at 3.88 dollars, down one cent. Call money rose to 2 percent.

Associated Press New York Wall Street Washington Administration Sterling Cables

Prices On Apples Reported By U S Market Service

Prices on apples in the U S Market Service report show steady demand with slow wire inquiry. Carloads from Winchester Virginia to Martinsburg span Yorks Staymans Delicious and Rhode Island Greenings with f o b terms and varying inches up and prices. Rochester New York notes dull market with some stock entering cold storage and wholesale barrels and tub prices listed for several varieties.

Winchester Martinsburg Shenandoah -Cumberland - Potomac U. S Yorks U New York Rhode Island Greenings Kings U. S Rhode Island Greenings U. S. Utility

Capone Lost Heavily On Races In Tax Case Testimony

Chicago witnesses testified at the income tax trial that Al Capone lost thousands at the races and always paid, with defense lawyers arguing gambling losses were deductible from income. The bookies said Capone was a consistent loser who owed tax on little income.

Chicago al Capone Capone Michael Ahern Albert King

VFW Urges Immediate Cash Payment of WWI Bonuses

Washington October 15. Darold D. DeCoe commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars asked President Hoover for immediate cash payments of adjusted World War I compensation certificates. He outlined the VFW legislative program opposing the President's views and said the group has started a drive to collect 10,000,000 signatures evidencing public support for full cash payment.

Associated Press Washington Hoover Darold D. Decoe Veterans of Foreign Wars Decce Foreign Wars Veterans

Navy trims budget to meet Hoover demand by about 61 million

The Navy submitted a revised budget to the House cutting the 1933 appropriation by nearly 61 million at President Hoover's request. Secretary Adams confirmed the reduction but declined to discuss details, noting the original ask was 401 million dollars.

Associated Press Washington Hoover Navy House Adams

Recent Transfers Of City Realty

Real estate deeds admitted to record include Clarence A. Carper and others selling two lots on South Kent Street and one on aamen Street to John W. Brown. Other transfers include rights of way for electric transmission lines to Northern Virginia Power Company with nominal consideration and several nominal property transfers on Woodland Avenue Highane Avenue and North Loudoun Street.

Corporation Clerk Clarence A. Carper John W. Brown South Kent Street Aeamen Street Ralph B. Snapp Elizabeth Tanquary Als George R. Barr B. M. Knight Gilbert M. DeHaven Northern Virginia Power Company Susan Miller Lillie Lavinia Elliott Woodland Avenue Florence Estelle Miller Beulah Miller Highane Avenue Mary Susan Mills Herbert S. Larrick Charles R. Anderson North Loudoun Street George W. Jenkins E. N Hardy Fairview Avenue E. N. Hardy North Cameron Street M. L. Capper Conley F. Dunlap North Cameron East Baker Streets

Virginia Apple Program On Air

The Virginia Horticultural Society presents a Friday night radio program about Virginia apples. WHAS Louisville and WJAX Jacksonville carry the show from 7 54 to 8 oclock FE S T during October and November.

Virginia Virginia Horticultural Society WHAS Louisville WJAX Jacksonville Fla FE. S. T

Officials Optimistic On Economic Outlook Amid Quiet White House Move

Washington officials voiced cheer over business confidence as Under-Secretary Mills cited the National Credit Corporation's impact. Secretary Lamont left the White House without comment amid ongoing talks with President Hoover. A possible major White House action was anticipated but not disclosed.

Associated Press Washington Mills The Treasury National Credit Corporation Lamont Hoover White House Secretary of Commerce J’. W. Woolworth American Telephone and Telegraph Co Census Bureau Seymour Lowman the Treasury Boston New England

Raskob Donates $100,000 to Democratic Campaign Fund

John J. Raskob, chair of the Democratic National Committee, contributed $100,000 to the party’s $1.5 million 1932 campaign fund. John W. Davis announced the gift and published Raskob’s note calling it his full and final contribution, given in belief in the cause.

Associated Press New York John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee John W. Davis Davis Raskob

Wanted Stayman Apples by Crate for Fred L. Glaize

Local advertisement seeks Stayman apples by crate. Goods must be clean and show at least 25 percent good color. Contact Fred L. Glaize with offers and pricing details.

Stayman Fred L. Glaize

Water Rationing Notice and Holiday Coat Sale

Water notice restricts sprinkling to 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM until further notice issued by the Water Committee. Separate item advertises real bargains in ladies and misses coats shown by Moling & Cather.

Moling & Cather

Palace Theatre Nears Opening With Elaborate Finish

Hable's Palace Theatre in Winchester reaches final preparations for tonight’s debut at 7 15 with additional shows at 9 and 10 45 to handle overflow. Herman Hable pledges comfortable, affordable entertainment and a refined venue run by the Hable Amusement Company.

Hable Palace Theatre Herman H. Hable Winchester Loudoun Street Hable Amusement Company

Edison Near Coma As Death Looms For Edison

Edison in a deep stupor and edging toward coma with his pulse weakening. Dr. Hubert S. Howe, his physician, said Edison showed signs of deteriorating condition and would be monitored closely at the West Orange home.

Associated Press West Orange N. J Thomas A. Edison Hubert S. Howe Edison

Bethlehem and Youngstown Deal Is Declared Off

Bethlehem Steel president Eugene G. Grace announced that the merger contract between Bethlehem and Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company has been cancelled due to changed conditions. The contract, extended several times since March 1930, was declared impracticable to carry out and Bethlehem exercised its option to cancel.

Associated Press New York Eugene G. Grace Bethlehem Steel Corporation Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Grace

Tomatoes And Apples Canned For Red Cross

The Stephens City group of the county home economics organization met at Mrs. H. P. Lovett’s home and canned 50 quarts of tomatoes and 20 quarts of apples for the Red Cross to distribute among the poor this winter. The meeting was largely attended.

Stephens City The County Home Economics Organization H. P. Lovett Red Cross

Cold Storage Space Offered at Reasonable Rates

Cold Storage Co offers available cold storage space with reasonable rates and good service. Apply at once to Beverley Commonmire, Manager.

Commonigere Beverley

Verdun Hero Pétain Welcomed by Notables in Yorktown Visit

Marshal Henri Pétain arrives in Virginia aboard Suffren and Duquesne for the Yorktown Sesquicentennial. Notables including Pershing McArthur Pollard greet him as Hoover plans a nationwide unemployment relief drive from Fort Monroe. The president will address Yorktown and launch a five week fundraising effort ending November 25.

Associated Press Old Point Comfort Suffren Duquesne Marshal Henri Petain France Yorktown Attelogne Gilletta Hampton Roads Warren D. Robbins State Department Army Navy Marshal Petain John J. Pershing Hoover Pollard Washington Virginia Fortress Monroe White House Walter 8. Gifford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arlington County Club Principles OF Kiwanis Game Official United States Russia Gandhi Rev. L. A. Edelblute U.S William Raymond Eee Washington Hotel Yesteray Dr. Flickinger City Realty New National Credit Corporation Democratic Fund H. H. Hable Youngstown Hero Verdun President Hoover Annapolis Arkansas Chesapeake Bay Jefferson Davis Stanley D. Endick
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