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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1930

Page

3

Public meeting set as Dr. Gaines to speak at conference

The Virginia organization holds its thirty fourth conference with Dr. Renee Pendleton Gaines new president of Washington and Lee University slated to speak on Monday evening. A possible resolution backing world peace may be discussed by Virginia delegates, with sessions including reports, memorial service, and a luncheon at Smith Memorial building.

Renee Pendleton Gaines Washington and Lee University Lynchburg Virginia Virginia Organization Nathaniel Beaman Norfolk M. B Porter Richmond J. R. Kyle Sweet Briar

Birthday Party Honors Gretna Patton At Home

Mrs George W Patton hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday gathering for her daughter Gretna Patton who turned six. Pink and white decorations set a festive tone as guests included Jeane Nixon Mary Carr and others plus Patton siblings Masters Kenneth and Harold. Endeavorers to host a Halloween masquerade at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church for church members and Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets with games songs and ghost stories around the fireplace. Marriage licenses issued locally list Andrew Stanley and Ethel Smith of Winchester among others with ties to Charlottesville and Wheeling.

George W. Patton Gretna Patton Jeane Mary Carr Betty Jean Nixon Mary Cooper Marguerite Vivian Lafollette Wydell Catherine Emma Fay Madeline Patton Kenneth and Harold Patton Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Hallowe’en Shenandoah Valley Academy William Gibson John S. Field Andrew Stanley Charlottesville Ethel Smith Winchester Wheeling W. Va Thomas Stanley Hisbride George Smith

Entertains Friends At Hallowe'en Party In Winchester

Misses Mabel and Ida Mae Copenhaver hosted about 25 friends at the home of their parents in Clearbrook for a Hallowe en party in honor of Pauline Reese of Pennsylvania visiting relatives. The evening featured games and refreshments with black and orange decorations.

Hallowe’en Mabel Ida Mae Copenhaver Clearbrook Pauline Reese Pennsylvania Buck Reese Winchester

From Fishing Trip On the Bay Near Point Lookout Md

Harry H Woodward and Dougall Fogle returned to their Beek abo with about 10 pounds of trout from a short Bay fishing trip at Point Lookout MD. Monthly meetings and local social items follow, noting hospital auxiliary activities and numerous visits, parties, and upcoming football games.

Harry H. Woodward Oond Dougall Fogle Point Lookout

Ballet Expert Not Recalled In Campbell Trial

The prosecution rested with the Chicago criminologist and Dr. Wilmer Souder testifying as the government’s case against the Virginia real estate dealer proceeds. The defense anticipated an acquittal as Goddard would not be recalled and no rebuttal witnesses were to be called.

Chicago Wilmer Souder Bureau of Virginia Campbell Goddard Pisces Cution

Fort McHenry not to be used as a U S jail

The Department of Justice announced that the bureau of prisons dropped plans to turn Fort McHenry near Baltimore into a federal jail. An investigation found obstacles to using the building as a state prison, and Maryland opposition helped spur the decision not to pursue the plan.

Associated Press Washington Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Fort McHenry Baltimore Maryland Department

Stock market sinks to new lows as trading stalls

NEW YORK, Oct. 31. The stock market slipped further today, touching bottom levels from ten days earlier. The decline met some resistance at the recent lows, but trading remained sluggish, with bears concentrating on independent soft spots. Call money held at 2 percent.

Associated Press New York Bears Call

Another Quake Strikes Stricken Region Near Ancona

ITALY Oct 31 region shaken again after tremors yesterday killed many and damaged property. Death toll expected near 50 with 35 dead at Senigallia and about 300 injured. Ancona reports more serious injuries dying overnight. Additional casualties anticipated in nearby villages.

Associated Press Ancona Italy Senigallia

Wild Oil Well Threatens Oklahoma City With Flooding Flow

The oil gusher in southeast Oklahoma City pushed output toward 110000 barrels daily and forced fire departments to enforce no fire rules. The blaze, blowing for 12 hours, prompted school closings as gas pockets and nearby streets were shut down. Authorities prepared to install a massive iron device nicknamed a Christmas tree to control the well.

Associated Oklahoma Oklahoma City Seventh Street Mary Sudick

Freezing Weather Report From Deep South Matches Frost

New Orleans dispatch notes freezing conditions in extreme northern Louisiana and Mississippi. Heavy frost extended to the Mississippi coast with cold air reaching as far south as New Orleans, sparking Weather Bureau notices.

Associated Press New Orleans Louisiana Msippi Mississippi United States Weather Bureau

Judge blocks Modern Woodmen from boosting rates

Nashville Illinois, October 31. Judge Silas Cook of Washington County Circuit Court granted a temporary injunction preventing the Modern Woodmen of America from collecting the higher insurance rates set at the Chicago head camp meeting in June 1929. The injunction followed a request by four members of the fraternal society.

Associated Press Nashville Ill Silas Cook Washington County Ameica Chicago

Executors Sale Of A Desirable House And Lot

Public auction in Winchester Virginia on November 15 1930 at noon offers a four acre lot with a six room house and openings edged by Jack Benner land, one mile west from Burnt Factory along the Stephenson to Burnt Factory road. Immediate possession. terms require one third cash and two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance policy. M M Lynch executor of Robert Dunn deceased Duvall and Dunn auctioneers.

Court House Winchester Prederick Burnt Factory Stephenson Jack Benner Robert Dunn M. M. Lynch Duvall & Dunn

Frederick County Foreclosure Notice in Winchester VA

The suit in Frederick County seeks to enforce judgment liens against L. J. Hook lands and allies with lenders including The Federal Land Bank of Baltimore and Panther Oil. Non residents named Creel Brothers and others must appear within ten days after publication, with notices posted at the courthouse front door in Winchester Virginia.

Maryland Virginia Evening Star Winchester J. W. Baker Circuit Court Frederick County H. C. Wiliams, Inc L. J. Hook Federal Land Bank of Baltimore H. S. Larrick Western Frederick Bank Gore, Va T. Russell Cather Winchester Credit Corporation Henry ©. McKee Panther Oil & Grease Mfg Creek Brothers, Motor Tool Specialty Company Duco Company A B. Farquhar Company Kelloge Mfg Geiser Mfg Company Robert C. Rogers Company Commercial Credit Company Ernest Reich & Company Panther Oil & Grease Mfg. Company Warren Rice

Two Are Shot To Death In a New York Cafe

In a New York cabaret on Thirty fourth Street a door burst open and a volley of bullets killed two patrons, Charles Greco age 28 and Lawrence Viscordi age 29, injuring a musician. Police could not determine the attackers number or motive. Iscordi is described as an east-side gunman. Greco had prior arrests.

Associated Press New York Thirtyfourth Street Charles Greco Lawrence Viscordi Iscordi Greco

Resignation Demands Shake Parliament Leader Baldwin

Conservative members press for the resignation of former British Premier Stanley Baldwin, a major political sensation of the year, with Baldwin as their leader drawing sharp scrutiny.

Stanley Baldwin Great Britain

Prince of Wales Plans To Visit South America

London dispatch notes the Prince of Wales will undertake a major tour of South America early next year, visiting Argentina Brazil Chile Peru and Cuba. The full itinerary and departure date remain undecided as plans develop under royal supervision.

Prince of Wales South America Associated Press London Old England Hoover Godfrey Brazil Chile Peru Cuba

Chicago Grain Closing Prices on the Chicago Board of Trade

Prices for cereals on the Chicago Board of Trade fell from yesterday with a weak opening. Corn and wheat opened about a half cent under last night’s close, commissions selling and limited support. December and March futures for corn and oats and rye showed mixed declines or inactivity in new sale quotes.

Chicago Board of Trade New York Stock Exchange

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