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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

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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.

State prepares to try Jones on another charge

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.

Arthur G. Jones Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation Commonwealth James P. Reardon Philip Williams Corporation Court Jones City Hall Williams Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia Harry R. Kern Winchester Aubrey G. Weaver William C. Armstrong Front Royal the Commonwealth Joneson Woolen Mills Corporation Max Krol Krol T. A. Copeland Chicago Wool Company Copeland

Air Flagship Begins Flight To South America

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.

Associated Press Washington Buenos Aires New York Rio Naval Air Station Herbert Hoover Rio de Janeiro

Rexall 1 Cent Sale Tremendous Savings

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.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Large Amount of Fruit Placed in Cold Storage

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.

Re Hable Shenandoah Cumberland Valley Charles Town Martinsburg Roanoke Charlottesville United States Northwest Shenandoah Valley Winchester U. S

Export Apples to L. & H. Williams & Co Glasgow

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.

Maj Mars to Leave Staunton for Winchester Salvation Army

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.

James Mars Salvation Army Winchester Staunton Mars Virginia Petersburg Richmond Lynchburg Newport News Elizabeth Tazelar Hopewell

Local Representative Address Notice for Turner & Co.

To W. M. Turner & Co. Liverpool and Manchester. Local Representative Thomas Mathews, 5 North Stewart St., Winchester. Phone 982-W. (9-21-1p-tf)

W. M. Turner & Co Liverpool Manchester Thomas Mathews North Stewart St Winchester

Apples Wanted at Glaize Packing House in South Winters

Notice seeking apples for quick unloading at the Glaize Apple Packing House located in South Winters. Wilmer Dehaven reports the request from September 26.

Glaize Apple Packing House South Winches

Disciples of Christ Discuss Church Merger at Virginia Convention

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.

Jesse M. Bader Disciples of Christ Virginia Strasburg Bader Washington Northern Baptist Church Ohio Austinville National City Christian Church Thomas Circle Washington R. A. Long Kansas City

Apple Growers and Exporters Seek Storage Insurance

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.

Bryarly & Green

Rexall 4 Cent Sale Ad at Brooks Pharmacy

Rexall 4 cent sale advertised for Friday and Saturday at Brooks Pharmacy. See page 2 for details.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Price to Speak in County Courthouse on Saturday

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.

Jas. H. Price

Welch Memorial Library Dedication At Johns Hopkins

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.

Associated Press Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Welch William H. Welch Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute Hopkins William Holland Wilmer Europe

Garfield Named Head Of Public Domain Commission

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.

Associated Press Washington James R. Garfield Roosevelt Hoover Commission On Conservation and Management of Public Domain Garfield Harry A. Garfilld Williams College White Hillse

Borah Says Tariff Measure May Please Hoover

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.

Associated Press Washington Senator Borah Idaho White House Congress Hoover Idahoan

Scrivener Case Still Open, Capital Police Say

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.

Washington Sergt Arthur B. Scrivener Henry G. Pratt Harry F. Byrd Virginia Byrd Maj. Pratt Scrivener Carrie

Morton Chosen as President Of League Of Cities

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.

Paul Morton Alexandria Petersburg League of Virginia Morton C. B. Borland Harry P. Davis Manassas F. L. Watson Charlottesville Roy S. Braden Hopewell Morton L. Wallerstein Richmond Charles B. Borland Norfolk Roanoke Virginia R. W. Catlin State Highway Department State Highway Commission

Mrs Horsey IT Dies After Pike Auto Crash

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.

Elizabeth Atwell Hors Winchester Funity Berryville Pike Shannon Roy A. Carter Eddy Frederick County Horsey Carter L. M. Allen Dr. Allen Kurtz Ash Hollow Swisher Mrs. Horsey Ling Beret Samuel R. Atwell

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