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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1930
Page
1
The Question Mark aircraft 10 will be flown back to Paris as soon as its overhaul is completed. Engineers finish work ahead of schedule and prepare for the transfer to the French capital for further testing and use.
Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte landed at Curtiss Field after a 37 hour 18 minute 30 second westward flight from Paris in the scarlet Question Mark. The pair aim to fly back to Paris with Paul Codos and a mechanic after a Dallas stop for a $25 000 prize. Lindbergh greeted the achievement on touchdown amid ceremony.
In Haddox Alley at Minnie Jones home a free for all ended with Lavina Reid, Sam Jones, Henry Dolman, and others fined in police court. Lavina and the men denied knowledge of the stolen money, but all faced penalties as officers searched for the missing funds. Newton Williams was dismissed after witnesses refused to implicate him.
The twelfth annual Virginia Legion gathering will run September 7 to 10 in Harrisonburg with entertainment and business sessions. Delegates will hear from notable speakers led by Commander Roszel, and possible constitutional changes may create regional vice-commanders.
Warner Brothers management abolished the assistant manager post at the Capitol and Colonial theatres. Fred Thomas takes over duties from John L. Miller as resident manager, ending William N. Small’s nine month tenure. Small, from Martinsburg, weighs next steps possibly college, with Winchester colleagues expressing regret.
A juvenile and two adult divisions run at Perfection Golf Course corner Boscawen and Kent streets. Winners receive chromium plated putters. The event ends Wednesday September 10 with the 10 lowest scorers in each class advancing to a match to decide the division champions.
The regular weekly prayer meeting at Market Street M E Church will resume tonight at 7:30. All are invited to attend.
City Sergeant C. Lee Barr seized Osby Broyles of Stanley Virginia who allegedly deserted from the United States Army two years ago from the Fifty Second Ordnance Company at Curtis Bay Maryland. He will be turned over to military authorities in Washington for trial.
Help wanted ad seeks 10 men for sales in Ford car truck department. Experience preferred but not required. Contact Mr Bickers before Thursday noon at Winchester's Ford Dealer. Also promoting Steam Laundry advertising with free savings by calling the listed numbers.
In Stephens City three men in a District of Columbia car attempted to rob Peoples Bank and kidnap cashier Russell Shryock after a directors meeting. Citizens armed with shotguns surrounded the bank, the trio fled, and officials credit the show of force with thwarting the alleged plan.
The C L Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation expands with a new unit on North Cameron Street. The firm, famed for ice production and coal screening, now operates entirely on electricity with 70 tons of ice daily and coal storage for 14 cars. The modernization includes efficient offices and upgraded labor-saving machinery. Continued on Page Five.
Judge John W. Fishburne of Charlottesville, nominee for Congress in the Seventh Virginia district, will meet with the Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee at the Court House tomorrow at 2 p.m. C. R. McCann and A. R. Rinker announced the gathering and attendance. It is expected Fishburne will give a talk.
The police urge every motorist to take cars through Safety Lane next Monday for a thorough inspection of brakes lights horn mirrors wipers and wheel alignment. Cars passing all tests receive an OK certificate to display on the windshield, while those failing receive a card detailing needed adjustments.
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society will pay all prizes from the recent annual exhibition in full within the next two weeks. Treasurer Ren F Arthur Jr notes a thorough check of the premium list will take one to two weeks to prevent errors, after which checks will be mailed. The society aims to meet all obligations promptly and asks claimants to present verifications ready for payment.
Local merchants Hodgson and Brown advertise free engraving for school students with personal name inscriptions. Ink bottles are offered at prices starting at one dollar and up, promoting a ready supply of writing materials and educational supplies.
The annual Alumni Association play will be held in the Parish Hall Boyce on Friday September 5 at 8 p m Admission 25 and 35 cents with proceeds for B A H S.
The Norfolk and Western Railway Company praised the Boyce Scout Fire Department for extinguishing a August 1 fire that threatened a forest, a dwelling, and a barn. The railroad sent a $25 check and a letter of commendation from L. C. Ayers.
City Council declares water restrictions relaxed as ample supply from springs and rainwater continues. Citizens may use water for necessary lawn and garden sprinkling while avoiding waste.
A Farmers Union meeting will be held in the People's Bank building at Stephens City at 8 o'clock Saturday evening September 6. Local members are urged to attend as this is a very important gathering. Orders for fall seeds and fertilizer will be received.
Winchester City Council reorganized electing Fred L. Glaize president for a second term and Frank H. Krebs as clerk. Three new members Marshall Hollis Berger welcomed. Tax deadline set November 15 with five percent penalty. An ordinance to bar soliciting tourists’ patrons passes two readings. A proposal to borrow up to 25000 dollars for current city expenses also advances.
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