Winchester mayor replies to Observing Wet letter
Mayor F Amos Shryock denounces the anonymous Observing Wet piece on Winchester liquor enforcement as ignorant and false. He challenges The Sun to reveal the writer’s name and invites reporters to visit Winchester to verify conditions in the Shenandoah Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Winchester
F. Amos Shryock
the Sun
Shenandoah
Shryock
Sun
Observing Wet
of the Sun
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Apple Belt
Woodcock
Richmond
The
Sun Today
Episcopal Bishop Freeman Talks National Cathedral Plan
Bishop James E. Freeman of the Pro Episcopal Diocese of Washington speaks at Scaleby in Boyce showing pictures of the Washington Cathedral progress. Gen. William Mitchell will attend. Mrs. George Barnett introduces them. fundraiser efforts are led by Clarke county activists and national women’s committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Freeman
Washington
Scaleby
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Boyce
Washington Catheon
Winchester
Ilpin
William Mitchell
Middleburg
Freeman
Washington Cathedral
Bishop Freeman
Mitchell
George Barnett
Wakefeild Manor
Virginia
Gilpin
Clarke County
George Washington
L’enfant
Congress
Episcopal Church
Herbert Hoover
National Women's Committee
William Adams Brown
New York
American Ball Players Lionized By Japanese
Fourteen major and minor league baseball stars from the United States arrived in Tokyo for a barnstorming tour. A special train from Shanghai brought them. crowds greeted them, mayor met them, and traffic jams formed as police cleared the way to their hotel. Notable major leaguers included Lefty Grove Frank Frisch Micky Cochran and Al Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokyo
America
Empire
Shanghai
Lefty Grove
Frank Frisch
Micky Cochran
al Simmons
Harvard Professor Cites Hungary’s Farming Labor Force
Prof E M East of Harvard notes 150000 births daily and 100000 deaths daily while more than 4 million people work directly in soil cultivation in Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Winchester Mayor Proclaims October 27 1931
A column notes F A Shayock as mayor in Winchester Virginia with a city message dated October 27 1931. The piece presents official wording and the department’s depiction as part of a local civic report.
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Lice
F. A. Shayock
Winchester
Mrs Kremer Renounces Husband's Will to Seek One Third
Mrs Nannie H Kremer widow of George W Kremer renounces her husband s will and asks the court to grant her a one third share of the estate by law. The will had provided an equal division among wife children and two grandchildren. The renunciation follows Virginia law guaranteeing a one third interest in personal property. The estate consists of cash in bank and after debts and a $500 bequest to Luther Kremer the remainder remains in bank until dower is assigned. Kremer died December 15 last.
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Corporation Clerk's Office
Nannie H. Kremer
George W. Kremer
Virginia
Luther C. Kremer
Four Children Die in Oil Fire At Home
Independence Missouri October 29 Ed ith Fern Wright 11 died today as the fourth child fatally burned while attempting to start a cook stove with kerosene. Twin sister Ella Jane 11 and siblings Kathleen 9 and Thomas Roy 6 also died and neighbor Thomas Brown 11 died in the blaze.
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Associated Press
Independence
Edith Fern Wright
Ella Jane
Edith
Tommy Brown
Wright
Thomas Roy Wright
Kathleen Wright
Thomas Brown
Rescue Crews Press On For Entombed Miners
In Wilkes Barre on October 29 rescue teams entered a fifth day of digging at the West End Coal Company mine in Monacagua after a gas explosion caused a cave in. Six men remain entombed as officials hold out hope, though experts say survival chances are slim.
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Associated Press
Wilkes Barre
West
Wanted apples and new house rental listings
Wanted in crates clean apples 25 percent good red color at South End of Glaize's Packing House behind Virginia Apple Storage. F A Read Jr. New house for rent well built modern and attractive Strickler Wagner. Phone 1299.
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York and
Stayman Apples
Glaize
Virginia
F. A. Read, JR
Strickler & Wagner
Used Car Show At McCrory’s Store Saturday October 31
Invitation to a used car show held at the back of McCrory's Five and Ten-Cent Store on Saturday October 31 1931. Event features real values in coats for ladies and children shown by Moline & Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline & Cather
National Bond and Investment Case Seeks Zoo Assets
A notice of motion for judgment totaling about 450 dollars was filed in the Corporation Court by the National Bond and Investment Company as assignee of the Jefferson Motor Sales Company against Jas Herron. The suit may lead to attachment and sale of three cars and animals including lions tigers and elephants at Walter L Main Circus zoo wintering at the Winchester Fair Grounds. The case could force winter care of the animals if sale of the autos suffices to pay the judgment. Sheriff Pannett served the notice due to illness of City Sergeant Barr and to require Herron to appear on the second Monday in November.
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National Bond and Investment Company
Chicago
Jefferson Motor Sales Company
Jas. Herron
Walter
Sheriff Pannett
Mr. Herron
C. Lee Barr
Edison Leaves Bulk of Estate to Two Sons
The will of Thomas A. Edison, filed in Newark on October 29, leaves most of his estate to his two sons from his second marriage. The widow receives nothing. Executors and residuary legatees are Edison’s sons Charles and Theodore. Small bequests go to William Meadowcraft and John Ott, Fred Ott.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Charles Edison
Theodore Edison
Edison
William H. Meadowcraft
John 8. Ott
Fred P. Ott
Justice Holmes Feared By Friends To Be Failing
Washington October 29 The absence of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes from the Supreme Court session this week has caused concern among close friends that he may be unable to continue his duties through the term ending in June. He is 90 last March and appears diminished in vitality since last summer. Since October 5 he has shown difficulty rising and no longer holds his usual erect bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court
Duryea inventor operates first US gasoline auto
In 1892 C A Duryea drove the first gasoline powered automobile in the United States and later won the first American automobile contest held in Chicago in November 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
C. A. Duryea
Chicago
Rain Aids Effort To Contain West Virginia Mountain Fire
Last night’s rain helped quell a large forest fire near Yellow Springs West Virginia as winds stayed calm. Residents had refused to fight the blaze earlier due to unpaid warrants and land posted against hunters, with local hunter livelihoods affected by land access restrictions. R L Dunlap, not from Dutt Hollow, reportedly resigned as local game warden after county failed to pay crews last year.
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Yellow Springs
W. Va
Hampshire County
R. L. Dunlap
Dutt Hollow
Capon Springs Valley
Mr. Dunlap
More Lawyers Hired to Fight Churchman Cannon Case
Washington October 29 additional legal talent is being marshalled for the defense of Bishop Cannon Jr who faces trial for wilfully violating the federal corrupt practices law during the 1928 presidential campaign Robert H McNeill will head the defense and Ada L Burroughs treasurer of the anti Smith Democrats joined with other counsel delaying arraignment from tomorrow to Monday McNeill declined to name the attorneys The bishop attended the Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Lynchburg and faced recognition in a brief session with Bishop Mouzon Not speaking after being recognized Bishop Cannon had been an honorary Virginia Conference member
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Associated Press
Washington
Bishop Cannon, Jr
Presidentiaa
Robert H. McNeill
Southern Methodist
Ada L. Burroughs
Richmond
anti-Smith Democrats
McNeill
Virginia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Lynchburg
James Cannon, Jr
Mouton
Bishop Mouzon
Virginia Southern Methodist Conference
Bishop Cannon
Man Born Here 106 Years Ago Is Dead
Washington Court House dispatch reports John Taylor a longtime resident of the area died at his home near Washington. Born in Winchester Virginia on March 10 1825 he was said to be the oldest resident in this section. He leaves four children the eldest 80 years old.
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Washington
Court House
John Taylor
Winchester
Closed legal holiday announced for November 3
Public notice states a legal holiday closing on Tuesday November 3. It lists Loan & Thrift Corp and A Hott as secretary and merchant in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loan & Thrift Corp A. Hott, Sec
Mer
Leave Your Order For Hard Crust Rolls
An advertisement for Pure Food Store urges readers to place orders for hard crust rolls. The notice repeats the phrase Leave Your Order and references the store location or timing in concise promotional copy.
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Pure Food Store
Used Car Show Back of McCrorys Store Oct 31 1931
Cars will be displayed at a used car show behind McCrorys Five and Ten Cent Store on Saturday October 31 1931. The event lists various makes and models for potential buyers.
Cake Sale at Solenberger's for Sacred Heart Church
A cake sale is planned at Solenberger's on Saturday October 31 to benefit Sacred Heart Church. Proceeds go to church needs and community aid.
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Solenberger
Benefit of Sacred Heart Church
W V A Barber Faces Trial On Varied Charges
J C Garvin a Ridgely barber, said to be from Pennsylvania, was arrested for operating a car under the influence and removing barber tools from his employer M L Hoke. He returns to Keyser to stand trial on multiple counts in Mineral County West Virginia.
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J. C. Garvin
Ridgely
W. Va
Keyser
Mineral County
Garvin
M. L. Hoke
Hoke
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Miberal Nty
Shenandoah Valley seen as future advertising field
Fred High urged Winchester Kiwanis Club to promote the Shenandoah Valley's vast resources and natural wonders to attract tourism and business. He highlighted water power, mineral deposits, agriculture, natural caverns and the Blue Ridge views as drivers of a prosperous era. The club outlined plans for a Ladies Night and prepared for District Convention in Baltimore with local officers and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Fred High
Chicago
Winchester Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Mr. High
High
Blue Ridge Chain of Mountains
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Kiwanians
Me Bordén
Woodstock
J. Benchoff
Cogmna
Prof
Borden
Paul Dunbar
Pittsburgh
Herbert C. Taylor
Richmond
J. Victor Arthur
Russell Cather
Jarland R. Quarles
Ansell Solenberger
D. E. Stultz
O. L. Jamison
J. K. Richard
C. I. Brumback
Arthur Robinson
H. C. Sheetz
Nelson F. Richards
Baltimore
Winchester Club
George G. Snarr
Andrew Bell
Winchester
Improvement plan for Sarah Zane Fire Hall in Leesburg
The executive committee of the Sarah Zane Fire Company on North Loudoun Street approved plans to upgrade the hall with new furniture for both levels and to add a rest and club room on the lower floor. They ordered new chairs tables coats and boots for volunteers and considered purchasing a siren to alert the town during fires. Remodeling and painting were completed last spring and a substantial payment was made on adjoining property acquired years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Loudoun Street
Richard B. Brown
H. Russell Potts
James N. Moling
Loryn Crabill
George Sumption
W. Lee Fisher
George Barr
Messrs
Moling
Potts
Barr
Messrs. Potts
Crabill
Edinburg dealer W C Painter Hurt in Fauquier Crash
William C Painter of Edinburg a Ford dealer was injured at 1 30 this morning near Paris Fauquier county when his car collided with a heavy truck. He suffered a fractured right hip and body lacerations and was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital with his condition described as favorable.
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William C. Painter
Ford
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
Paris
Fauquier County
Washington
Sale of Camillus Copen haver Home Set for Saturday
The home of the late Camillus Copen haver at 16 West Monmouth Street will be sold in front of the Court House at noon this Saturday. Navy. 7th. 1p-26-4t
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Camillus Copenhaver
West
Monmouth Street
Court House
Navy
Used Car Show at Five and Ten Back of McCrory’s
A used car show will be held at the back of McCrory's Five and Ten Cent Store on Saturday October 31 1931. The event highlights available vehicles and local buyer interest.
Market Makes Feeble Effort To Stage A Rally
The stock market showed a listless mid session rally attempt in New York with later narrow fluctuations. Jersey Central dividends paused an upturn in rails while steels were well supported and the German bond issue remained weak. Wheat found solid support and sterling exchange opened at 3.86 dollars, down about four cents.
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Associated Press
New York
Jersey Central
Sterling Exchange
Baltimore bookmaker sentenced in plea to jail
Judge Eugene O Dunne sentenced James Scarbeck a confessed bookmaker to 21 days in jail after offering a choice of 30 days or a $500 fine. The judge noted many bookmakers have moved to Anne Arundel county due to penalties.
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Assoriated Press
Baltimore
Eugene O’dunne
James Scarbeck
Anne Arundel County
Scarbeck
O’dunne
New garbage routes outlined by city manager office
The city explains next week's shift to new garbage collection districts with daily areas defined for Monday through Saturday. Residents are urged to share details with neighbors, expect clearer routes, and contact the city manager at 388 for information.
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Loudoun
Cameron
Market
Kent Streets
Boscawen
Water Street
Loudoun Street
Kent Street
Kent
Ent
Water
Woodstock Lane
City
Boscawen Street
Amherst
Clifford Street
Pat
Pennsylvania Railroad
Waeon Ae Eeene Nor le
Amherst Street
Plank
Irene Rich Divorce Filing Soon After Separation
The Times reports that actress Irene Rich and her husband David Blankenhorn have separated and plan divorce filings. Rich cites a rift over money as a key cause, saying their views on financial matters differ markedly.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
the Times
Irene Rich
David Blankenhorn
Miss Rich
Apple packing house seeks workers for night shifts
Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange calls men and women to apply for night work at the apple packing house on North Kent Street. Also in classified: sale of a cider press at 435 Fairmont Ave with telephone contact 128-w. Local 1p-26,27,29-31 listings.
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Apple Packing House
Valley Co-Operative Fruit Exchange
North Kent Street
Cider Press
Fairmont Ave
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James £. Freeman
Will Wealo
E. M. East
Harvard University
McCrory
Justice Holmes Fearde
Cannon
Mouzon
High Pictures
Sarah Zane
W. C. Painter
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