Wilpnitly Jail Lobr Ster Story Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a jail labor story involving a person named Wil and a partner or role labeled Ster. The exact details, context, and full names are unclear from the fragment.
17 Oct 1929
Page 1
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a jail labor story involving a person named Wil and a partner or role labeled Ster. The exact details, context, and full names are unclear from the fragment.
Eight true bills returned by jury. Commonwealth's Attorney James P. Reardon plans to summon another jury to try Jones on one of seven remaining indictments if the court denies a new trial. Jones, ex-president of Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills, faced embezzlement charges and bond was set at 15000. Copeland and Krol are involved in related indictments. Krol is a fugitive.
The flying boat Buenos Aires from the New York Rio and Buenos Aires line took off from the naval air station in Washington before 6 am for the first leg toward its final goal in Buenos Aires. The 20 passenger craft carries four company officials and extra gear and aims for a tentative November 10 arrival.
Brooks' Pharmacy advertises a Rexall 1 Cent Sale with bold pricing and bargain emphasis. The snippet highlights programmed discounts and strong value messaging in a period newspaper style.
Indications show an unusually high proportion of the local apple crop going into cold storage. Storage space in the Shenandoah Cumberland Valley belt is reported fully contracted and filled from Charles Town to Charlottesville. A shorter crop plus heavy storage suggests a higher cold storage percentage this year, with the valley likely to benefit if growers ship to Winchester storages.
Trade notice directing shipments of apples to L. H. Williams & Co in Glasgow with local rep Thomas Mathews at 5 North Stewart Street Winchester and contact 982 W. for arrangements.
After 15 months in Staunton Major James Mars and his wife depart for Winchester to continue Salvation Army work. They led Easter revival with 125 conversions, aided transients, found employment, and helped plan a future building project. Captain Tazelar will take over, with Mr. and Mrs. Howard leaving for Brookville Maryland.
To W. M. Turner & Co. Liverpool and Manchester. Local Representative Thomas Mathews, 5 North Stewart St., Winchester. Phone 982-W. (9-21-1p-tf)
Notice seeking apples for quick unloading at the Glaize Apple Packing House located in South Winters. Wilmer Dehaven reports the request from September 26.
Dr. Jesse M. Bader outlined Pentecost preparations and a four fold church emphasis as the Disciples of Christ aim to deepen spiritual life for 1,629,000 members. The talk covered church growth, evangelistic effort in 8,000 churches, a 1,750,000 member goal by June 8, 1930, and unity talks with the Northern Baptist Church. Virginia delegates will attend the August 1930 Ohio meeting in Austinville with 25,000 delegates expected. The National City Christian Church at Thomas Circle, funded partly by R. A. Long, nears dedication.
Apple growers and exporters report facilities offering storage insurance on apples in three storage warehouses. Bryarly & Green, phone 389, located at 137 N Main St, are listed contacts.
Rexall 4 cent sale advertised for Friday and Saturday at Brooks Pharmacy. See page 2 for details.
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Jas H. Price will address attendees at the County Courthouse Saturday at 3 p m. The event invites both ladies and gentlemen to attend.
Johns Hopkins University officials and international scientists dedicate the Welch Memorial Library, honoring Dr. William H. Welch, with the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute also celebrated. The library contains volumes Welch collected during an 18 month European stay, including editions by renowned medical figures.
President Hoover designated James R. Garfield secretary of interior to chair the commission on conservation and management of public domain. Earlier hints pointed to his brother Harry A. Garfield. White House says this was erroneous. The president will name the rest of the panel soon.
Senator Borah of Idaho after a White House call said the tariff bill could pass Congress in a form acceptable to President Hoover. He is part of a Republican independent group opposing the bill as issued and did not state if it could pass at the special session.
Major Pratt told Governor Byrd the Scrivener death remains listed as murder on police records and continues under investigation. He said no evidence has identified the slayer and the department will pursue any new leads, noting a newspaper report about a possible associate.
Paul Morton former Alexandria city manager and now Petersburg city manager was elected president of the League of Virginia Municipalities at its twenty fourth annual Alexandria convention. The group selected officers including Harry P. Davis and F. L. Watson with Roy S. Braden and Morton L. Wallerstein in executive roles. A resolution to work with the State Highway Commission on updating road laws affecting smaller towns was adopted.
Elizabeth Atwell Horsy, daughter of Winchester’s prominent family and philanthropist, was struck on Berryville pike near Shannon and died in Dr. L. M. Allen’s arms. Roy A. Carter, driver of the car, faced no manslaughter charges after sheriff’s investigation.
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