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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
5
A Kentucky grid clash highlights a showdown between star players in an upcoming game. Report notes match will feature top talents from rival programs in a high stakes contest set for October.
Washington and Lee aims to upset Kentucky as Monk Mattox and Leigh Williams headline the Generals offense in Lexington. Kelly and Spicer provide Wildcats counterpunches while Nace Collins develops as a dynamic sophomore back for the visitors.
Bill Thomas, Virginia standout, grows tired of praise for defense. He aims to showcase offense in the upcoming game against V M I this Saturday at Sexteen. Thomas has carried the Cavalier attack in four games, gaining fame for his safety play and key tackles against Duke and Pennsylvania.
The Columbus Ohio penitentiary housing 4,800 inmates suffered a large fire with no link to the dry law according to the Virginian Call publication. Nineteen prohibition prisoners were among the inmates at the time of the blaze.
Governor Cooper of Ohio disclosed that the blaze killed 322 prisoners and condemned sensationalist press outlets for exploiting the disaster. He denounced attempts to blame the Columbus fire on constitutional undermining tactics and urged calmer public response.
State Corporation Commission orders hearing for McCoy's Transfer Incorporated to obtain public convenience and necessity certificate to operate motor vehicles in furnishing freight service between Winchester. Hearing set for October 18 at 10:00 AM in Commission courtroom Need. Certified copy served on all common carriers. notice by publication for two weeks.
In the discussion surrounding a fire incident and liquor law violations, figures cited include 19 violators, with totals of 742 murderers 964 burglars 293 rapists 1018 robbers and hold up men 296 forgers and 308 convicted for other offenses. The text questions whether wets advocate repeal of these laws.
Special Commissioners announce a public sale of the northeast land in Frederick near Green Spring Virginia. The property, listed in Book 150, includes eighty four acres and top square, with cash payment day of sale and remainder secured by bonds. sale conducted by J. W. Baker deputy clerk on October 17.
Walter A Cain suffered a left foot injury while working at an apple packing plant last Friday. He remains on crutches but is able to move about, with recovery expected. Also mentions song sparrow having many distinct songs per Nature Magazine.
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