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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1930
Page
1
A powerful hurricane rips through Santo Domingo causing widespread destruction. Reports indicate about 300 dead and more than 900 injured as nearly every building is demolished. Emergency services race to assist survivors amid ruined streets and collapsed structures.
The All America Cables office reports about 300 killed and 900 injured from yesterday's hurricane. Dominica and Haiti also suffer severe damage as Santo Domingo city is described as almost totally destroyed with widespread ruin and looting. Red Cross pledges $15,000 and dispatches aid while officials seek emergency food and medical supplies.
C Arthur Robinson converted the Clark home opposite Fort Loudoun into a model apartment house on North Loudoun Street. The large historic residence now features family and bachelor suites, remolded in modernistic style after purchase months ago.
Herman R. Doyle 34, owner of Carroll Orchards near Westminster Maryland, was found dead in a meadow with throat cut and shotgun wound. A razor shotgun and poison possible were found nearby and a note in his kitchen stated it was self inflicted. Family cites illness and financial troubles as causes.
Downers Grove Sept 4 Lottie Holman O Neill first woman legislator in Illinois announces entry into the U S Senate race as an Independent candidate opposing Ruth Hanna McCormick Republican and James Hamilton Lewis Democrat. She cites protest by organized dry element against the Republican state convention on the prohibition issue.
Miss Gertrude Miller invites families to the kindergarten opening on September eight at Centenary Reformed Church. Phone contact is 812 during weekday hours.
After threading the storm center the Porto Rico liner Coamo escaped annihilation. Captain Thomas Evans and crew faced seven hours of raging seas with wireless down and engines strained. The ship avoided disaster near Santo Domingo with no loss of life and only minor passenger injuries.
Hundreds honor Winchester businessman William Keating at the Church of the Sacred Heart. A 10 o'clock Requiem Mass featured four priests led by Rev. Father William J. Meredith with choir and organist Miss Elizabeth Grim. Flower tributes filled the chancel before burial at Catholic Cemetery.
Local fans will meet tomorrow night at Sign-Kraft Service on East Boscawen Street to organize a Winchester football squad for the 1930 season. A cr iciron squad is planned from Winchester talent to compete with peers from towns of similar size. The meeting starts at 7 30 oclock and all interested are invited.
Appleway Barbecue offers improved service in barbecue and Mexican sandwiches after purchasing equipment from E S Cash and the Dodd Super Service Station. The venture operates at the Appleway Tourist Camp.
The Jordon Springs swimming pool is reserved from 1 to 6 pm for use by Edison Employees.
Classified notice seeking a tire shrinker named George Punk from route 1 Middletown Virginia. Item lists contact path Ip-1t and location details for the search.
William J. B. Brown of Frederick County, once held in a Virginia prison for murdering his father John W. Brown in 1915, has been pardoned after 14 years and six months. He shot his father twice after luring him to a secluded spot, then buried the body. pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty. Governor Pollard granted clemency following extensive appeals.
Winchester banks announce Saturday night hours from 7 to 9 pm starting this Saturday. After a summer closure period the banks will again be open on Saturdays for business transactions.
A lease recorded in the Court Clerk’s office shows J. G. McCrory Stores Corporation leasing the Colonial Theatre on North Loudoun Street to Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation for three years starting October 1 1930 at a rental of 300 dollars per month.
The DeFour Beauty Shoppe will be closed until September 8 while Migs Dean attends the National Hairdressers' Convention. Segetp 2ty-.
Rouss Fire Company will hold its regular meeting Friday night at eight o'clock. President M. Lamp will preside. The notice is dated September 4.
The August report to the Winchester City Council notes residents used 49,496,000 gallons, down from 60,228,000 a year earlier, due to leaks repairs and water-use restrictions. Building permits dropped to 326,520 for eight months, while new water lines and sewer extensions were begun. A new filtration plant cost 14,932.84 and is being prepared for full operation. Police logged 33 arrests in August with fines of 1,085, 525 collected.
Van Lear Black Jr. faces a $50 000 trust cut in the will of his father the Baltimore publisher and world flyer His reply on contesting the will was I have nothing to say as yet The will admitted to probate followed testimony from yacht crew and a valet about the publisher's disappearance at sea The estate is valued in the millions and the widow and three children are left to share the residuary estate
The Frederick County Sunday School Association met at First Baptist Church to rename itself the Frederick County Council of Religious Education. Leaders outlined aims aligning with state shifts and expanding child and youth programs, with sessions on Bible school methods and denominational cooperation.
In New York on September 4 speculative activity failed to move prices significantly. The session saw a narrow, irregular day with early gains fading through dull trading. Stocks edged up briefly on low priced shares, then fell in the final hour as call money rose to 2 1 4 percent and total volume reached about 1.4 million shares.
Claude Michaels and Miss Louise Virginia Crone of Morgan county West Virginia were married yesterday afternoon at the United Brethren Church on North avenue by Rev. George W Stover. The couple’s parents Mr and Mrs George E Michaels and Mr and Mrs Peter Crone attended.
At 9 o'clock tonight a colored miniature golf team from Martinsburg West Virginia will meet two local squads at the North End Golf Course 518 North Kent Street to determine the superior team of the two cities.
Regular meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company set for Friday September 5 at 8 oclock. Captain R. B. Brown will preside.
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o clock in Friendship Hall. All members are requested to be present. Fred W. Forney, Captain.
Square dance event at Opequon Lake Park scheduled for Friday September 5 from 1 p m to 11 p m with likely call and music for attendees.
A Democratic Executive Committee meeting is set for Friday September 5 at 2 PM in the Court House. Co. R. McCANN serves as Chairman A. R. RINKER as Secretary with notices on file.
James B. Russell, prominent Winchester financier and ex Confederate soldier, marks his eighty ninth birthday. He spent the day quietly, received well wishes from friends and relatives, and remains vigorous enough to drive between home and office. Russell served in the Civil War and witnessed Lee's surrender at Appomattox.
More than 100 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were treated by physicians on return from an Annapolis encampment. Illness diagnosed as ptomaine poisoning followed a picnic lunch at the Naval Academy. Sufferers blamed crabs and ice cream for their condition. The encampment drew several thousand veterans and auxiliary members to Baltimore.
The Winchester Park Association announces two first class baseball games at Rouss Springs Park on Sunday. At 1:30 p m the locals meet Martinsburg Athletic Club of West Virginia, followed by a night game against the Magginsville Maryland club. Park officials expect a large crowd after Labor Day turnout.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Aiken returned yesterday from a several days trip to Rockledge On Capon cottage of Mr Charles Aiken. The cottage is occupied this summer by Mrs Maybel Aikin and her mother Mrs John W Nail of this city. Mrs Nail was ill for weeks but is now improving rapidly and friends here are glad to hear.
Five dollars in prizes will be awarded tonight at the Appleway Miniature Golf Course between 9 and 11 o'clock.
Opequon Lake Park hosts Friday sale by W. B. Snider & Sons featuring stone jars ranging from 1 gallon to 20 gallons. Includes one page one ticket promotion.
Cyril Mee announces E S Cash formerly of the Dodd Service Station has joined the staff of the Hotel Winchester.
Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte flew from New York to Dallas to claim a 25 000 prize for the first Paris to Dallas trans Atlantic flight. The Ques tion Mark preceded by Rene Racover left Valley Stream at 6 55 a m with Coste’s American representative aboard.
Sanitary Grocery Company announces a new branch store to be housed in the former Grove Brothers building at North Loudoun and Piccadilly streets. The Maryland and District of Columbia operator emphasizes groceries and related items along with occasional fancy goods.
Baltimore dispatch reports 16 year old Kenneth Thompson confessed to police that he killed his employer Herbert G. Witters, 51, on August 1. Witters’ body was found in a barrel at a west end perfume and soap factory, after Thompson allegedly forged to fund a lifestyle of luxury. Thompson was ordered held pending an inquest.
Trieste Italy Sep 4 Francesco Marusic a terrorist on trial testified that an attempt was planned to kill Premier Mussolini by hiding a bomb in his car Luigi Valencio another defendant who confessed yesterday was to have hidden the infernal machine
Government and civil disobedience leaders including Mahatma Gandhi and the Nehrus ended peace overtures in Bombay as negotiations broke down today.
Grain market closing prices today show wheat for September at 8 11 1 2 cents, December 8 74 4, March 9 13 9, May 9 41 4. Corn lists September 9 81 4, December 9 25, March 9 45 3, May 9 61 5.
There will be a preaching service Friday evening September 6 at Fairview United Brethren Church led by Rev. C. J. Racey. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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