Roby Thompson Chosen Commander of Virginia Legion
Abingdon attorney Roby C. Thompson was elected department commander at Harrisonburg ending Col Roszel's term. Clifton Forge won the 1931 convention site amid calls for more aid to disabled veterans and boxing legalization in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nburg
Virginia Legionnaires
Harrisonburg
Roby C. Thompson
Abingdon
Clifton Forge
National Guard
Old Dominion
American Legion
Legion
B. M Roszel
Winchester
Thompson
Col
Roszel
Mitchell
William Mitchell
Leesburg
U. S. Army Air Corps
Bryan Conrad
M. E. Bristow
Banking and Insurance
Richmond
Norfolk
Alleghany
Legionnaires
Tidewater
Infantry Outfit Sent Out As Experiment
About 250 officers and men of the Thirty-fourth United States Infantry will camp overnight at Rouss Spring Park guided by Capt C C F Johnson and Andrew Bell. The unit from Fort Eustis Va will travel by five motor and touring cars in an experimental motorized drill visiting Ashland Fort Humphreys Fort Meade Gettysburg Carlisle Martinsburg Winchester and back to Fort Eustis over roughly 670 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-fourth United States Infantry
Rouss Spring Park
Cc. F. Johnson
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson
Service Comny
Fort Eustis
Washington
Gettysburg
Ashland
Fort Humphreys
Fort Meade
Carlisle Barracks
Front Royal Nine To Play Here Sunday
The Winchester Park Association baseball squad hosts the Front Royal All-Stars in a double header at Rouss Springs Sunday afternoon. First game starts at 1 30. Front Royal recently beat Ralston Va All-Stars and Martinsburg Hose Company No 5. The locals won two games last Sunday, defeating Martinsburg Athletic Club and Mauginsville Md nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
Front Royal All-Stars
Rouss Springs
Front Royal
Ralston
Martinsburg Hose Company No. 5
Martinsburg Athletic Club
Mauginsville, Md
Prices Ease In Stock Market as Busy Week Winds Down
The market paused after gains earlier in the week as trading slumped and prices eased. Sporadic bidding kept a spotty look among specialties while the closing zone remained heavy. Total volume around 1.7 million shares and call money at 2 1/4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Grain Prices In Chicago Market
Grain prices in Chicago on September 11 show wheat at September 0.822, December 0.874 and March 0.907 with corn at September 0.951 and December 0.905 and March 0.923 and May 0.942. Oats run 0.385 at September 0.422 December and 0.444 March and May.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Chinese Fire On American Vessels
Repeated attacks with trench mortars machine guns and rifles against American naval and merchant vessels moving up the Yangtse river were reported to the State department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Yangtse River
State Department
Apple Canning Station Seeks Hand Picked Fruit
National Fruit Products seeks ready suppliers for hand picked apples from tree runs, 24 inches up, plus good drops. Contracts available as plants are open. Call 346 for details.
Medical Office Opens in Boyce by Dr H T Smith
Dr H T Smith a longtime Williamson W Va physician has moved to Boyce Va and opened a general medical practice in the Lowe home. He trained at the Medical College of Virginia interned at Memorial Hospital and studied at Johns Hopkins Mayo Clinic and University of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
H. T. Smith
Williamson
W. Va
A. L. Lowe
Johns Hopkins University
University of Chicago
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Williamsson
Smith
Valley
Virginia
Jane Jolliffe
Thelma Robinson
Strasburg
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Miss Jolliffe
Miss Robinson
Boyce Agricultural High School
Edward Tavenner
Harris Tavenner
Pennsylvania
Berrys
Mildred Wilson
Lebanon
Elizabeth Hume
Leesburg
Grace Johnston
Winchester
Clay Carr
Oscar Car
Bowling Green, Va
Arthur L. Lowe
Luray
Ashby Sprint Among Buyers of Berkeley Springs Storage Plant
The Berkeley Springs Ice and Cold Storage Co at Berkeley Springs West Virginia was purchased by H C Warden Berryville J Ashby Sprint Martinsburg and J F Wilson Martinsburg The personnel will include Warden as president Sprint as vice president and Wilson as secretary and treasurer The Berkeley Springs plant has a 65000 barrel capacity and is ready to receive apple consignments for cold storage.
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Berkeley Springs
Three Local Boys Fined for Illegal Hunting Near Berryville
Robert Ritter Richard Ritter and Franklin Cain residents of this city were arrested by Game Warden Charles Levi Berryville for hunting without permission on John T Lindsey's property near Berryville along the Shenandoah River. They were tried by Mayor L H Bell Berryville and fined 12 50 plus costs with a 30 day suspended jail term. Robert Ritter received an extra 25 fine and costs on an additional charge not detailed.
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Robert Ritter
Richard Ritter
Franklin Cain
Charles T. Levi
Berryville
John T. Lindsey
Berrys
Shenandoah River
L. H Bell
Columbia Plane Seizure Quashed by Canada Court
Montreal Canada September 11 Chief Justice Greenshields ordered the release of the Bellanco mono plane Columbia. Capt J Errold Boyd of Toronto and Lieut Harry P Conner American navigator will fly from Montreal to Harbor Grace Newfoundland for refueling and continue toward London across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montreal
Can
Greenshields
J. Errold Boyd
Toronto
Harry P. Conner
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Lonon
Warrenton Show Draws Record Crowd In Opening Day
Warrenton Virginia on September 11 saw a record crowd at the Warrenton show with a strong start. Orange County hunt pack won the blue ribbon and bowl in the fox hound class. Gray Night ridden by Miss Mary Altimus claimed the thoroughbred hunter class while Jouett Todd rode Skool to win in the ladies’ hunters. A new family hunt teams class drew praise with the Nesbit team taking blue and a Stevenson unit finishing second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Orange County Hunt Pack
D. B. Smith
Mary Altimus
Stevenson
Lee Rock Arden
Jouett Todd
Charlottesville
Skool
Ellie Wood
Page Keith
Joyce
Danger Boy
Nesbit
Elizabeth Nesbit
Edith Nesbit
Scot
Robert ¢. Winmill
Kern A
Chilton Farms
Gray Night
John Mills and Wife Narrowly Escape Fatal Mishap
Mr and Mrs John H Mills formerly of this city now of Washington escaped serious injury when their car plunged 25 feet off an embankment in Rock Creek Park near Beach Drive and Wise Road Mrs W H Blackburne with them was scratched, Mills son of Kate Mills and late James Mills works at the Zoological Park.
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John H. Mills
Washington
Rock Creek Park
Beach Drive
Wise Road
W. H. Blackburne
Tech Zoological Park
Washington Post
Mills
More Men Are Wanted At Local Football Practice
The Winchester football squad invites players to attend daily practice at Handley grounds at 5 p m this week. The promotion committee for the gridiron sport calls for men who know the game and wish to earn a berth on the local lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Handley Grounds
Infant Dies of Pneumonia in Local Home
Infant Eugene Mahlon Good, son of Mr and Mrs John D Good, died of pneumonia at about 10 am at 219 East Baker. Born July 4, he is survived by parents two sisters Joyce and Wenda and brother Wilmer. Mrs Good was formerly Miss Nannie Laird.
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Eugene Mahlon Good
John D. Good
East
Baker Street
Joyce
Wenda Good
Wilmer Good
Manic Maryland defendant sued for love and losses
Baltimore sept 11 Bert W Weiskettel famed for a second marriage party faces three lawsuits at once. A woman claims 100000 for breach of promise and a widow also seeks 100000 heart balm. He and Francis A Weiskettel seek receivership for A Weiskettel and Sons Company amid family estate disputes and alleged mismanagement since Anton Weiskettel's 1925 death.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Herbert W. Weiskettel
Weiskettel No
Weiskettel
A. Weiskettel and Sons Company
Weisbettel
No 1
Baltimore County
Pearl T. Bisson
Francis A. Weiskettel
Anton Weiskettel
Harry T. Weiskettel
Anton
Democrats of Connecticut Nominate Wilbur Cross for Governor
Dr. Wilbur L. Cross, retired Yale graduate school dean, was nominated by acclamation at the Democratic state convention in Eastern Point. The platform urged repeal of the eighteenth amendment and Volstead Act and said the state should be ruled by its people, not by an invisible machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Eastern Point
Conn
Wilbur L. Cross
Yale Graduate School
Chicago Murder Recorded As Heartless and Unprovoked
Chicago on September 11 reports a drug store robbery where 40 year old William Fiddelke was shot after two customers were restrained. The killer demanded money and claimed the victim would not require it, then escaped with an accomplice. The second item notes Mrs Lily Knox death at Seaside Hospital in Atlantic City.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Fiddelke
Fiddelke
P. C. Knox
Seaside
Atlantic
City
Lily Knox
Philander Knox
Pennsylvania
City Hospital
Quote from Woodrow Wilson on Boy Scouts impact
The former US president Woodrow Wilson says that any effort to improve the Boy Scouts of America genuinely serves the nation's welfare. He asserts the organization contributes to national well being through its programs and activities.
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Boy Scouts of America
Mrs Brantz M Roszel Heads Virginia Legion Auxiliary
Mrs Brantz M Roszel of Winchester was elected president of the Virginia American Legion Auxiliary at its ninth annual convention in Harrisonburg. New officers include first vice president Mrs Charles K Brown, second vice president Mrs W P Matthews, historian Mrs H W Beattie, and others. Delegates named and districts chosen. units across multiple towns cited for meritorious service. poppy citations announced.
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Harrisonburg
Brantz M. Roszel
Winchester
Virginia American Legion Auxiliary
W. P. Matthews
Richmond
H. W. Beattie
Clarendon
Margaret Lloyd
Suffolk
W. K. Vance
Roanoke
Cameron
Robert T. Barton
Roszel
Frances Beverley
W. P. Sadler
Warrenton
W. W. Townes, Jr
Petersburg
Chaplin
Boston
Charles K. Brown
Staunton
Barton
Beverly
Matthews
Amny Franklin
Erker
Janet English
Scott
Mind
Mae FP. McKinney
Clifton
Forge
Ernest Fishburne
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Culpeper
Radford
Luray
Charlottesville
Appalachia
Clifton Forge
Covington
Waynesboro
Felix Parker
C. H. McKinney
Clifton Orgs
Franklin
Fredericksburg
Alexandria
South Boston
Rion-Bowman Post
W. F
Pollard Attends Mock Funeral On Virginia Shore
Governor John Garland Pollard departs Richmond to take part in a mock sea funeral for Old Man Groom and his daughter Miss Fortune. The event, sponsored by Norfolk businessmen, will be staged mid afternoon in Chesapeake Bay between Norfolk and Virginia's Eastern Shore as part of a goodwill tour.
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Associated Press
Richmond
John Garland Pollard
Groom
Miss Fortune
Virginia
Norfolk
Chesapeake Bay
Lost Navy Blue Coat Bell Boy Reward
A navy blue poirer twill coat with belt and black buckle is missing since Monday night. Reward offered by Star Office for its return.
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Star Office
Moling and Cather Advertise Special Values in Merchandise
Local ad from STAR OFFICE notes Moling and Cather offer dependable merchandise at special values. It requests clean cotton tags and appears in the 19710-1p-2t listing.
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Moling & Cather
Volcano Eruption on Stromboli Island Kills and Injures Many
Messina reports a volcanic eruption on Stromboli with one death and many injuries. Lava and burning rocks devastated San Bartolo and surrounding villages as authorities sent ships for aid. The quake struck during the blast and later activity subsided.
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Messina
Italy
Stromboli
Stromboli Island
Aeolian
San Bartolo
Naples
Lepari
Aeolia Islands
Ginestra
San Bartelo
Michigan GOP Governor Nomination Won by Brucker
Attorney General Wilber M. Brucker won the Republican nomination for Michigan governor over former Governor Alexander J. Groesbeck by about 5 000 votes after tallying votes from all but seven precincts. A recount was discussed as Wayne County precincts still showed Groesbeck narrowing the lead.
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Associated Press
Oit
Mich
Sept
Wilber M. Brucker
Attornee
Michigan
Alexander J. Groesbeck
Detroit
Alexander J. Grosbeck
Wayne County
Grosbeck
Brucker
Wayne
Week of Sept 15 To Hold Interest For Air Minds
A three day aviation themed program begins September 15 at Capitol Theatre with The Dawn Patrol starring Richard Barthelmess. Handbills air over the city offering free passes to the Capitol Theatre and ten free rides from Henley Flying Service to attract attendees.
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Dawn Patrol
Richard Barthelmess
Capitol Theatre
Air Service
Henley Flying Service
World Series Opens October First
The 1930 world series will begin October 1 in the park of the American League pennant winner, likely Philadelphia. Games one and two will be at the AL champion's home, with games three to five at the NL champion's park, and if needed games six and seven at the AL winner's park. ticket applications start September 15.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Landis
Necssary
Arthur G Jones not paroled at Va State Prison
Winchester reports dispute over Arthur G Jones parole status from Virginia State Penitentiary where he served terms for embezzlement from his own woolen company. Officials say Jones not paroled and will not be. receivers operate the firm amid hopes losses may be recovered.
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Arthur G. Jones
VA. State
Winchester
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Company
Virginia State Penitentiary
Emneria
Richmond
Jones
Corporation
Virginia
Health Prison Hospital
Eternta
Max Krol
T. A. Copeland
Chicago Wool Company
Krol
Copeland
New York
The
Star
Burr P. Harrison
W. C. Armstrong
Front Royal
Henry C. McDowell
United States District Court
Jealous Husband Confesses Slaying of Wife
Norfolk detective bureau said Solomon D. Carter also known as Clyde Carter confessed to killing his wife Mabel B. Carter. Her mutilated body was found in a woods between Broad Bay and Long Creek near Norfolk. Carter claimed the shooting followed a domestic quarrel on September 4 during a drive in their car. He said his wife threatened to leave him for another man whose name was not released.
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Norfolk
Solomon D. Carter
Clyde Carter
Mabel B. Carter
Broad Bay
Long Creek
Here
Carter
Winchester Steam Laundry Telephone Ad
Just telephone 28 or 2 for prompt service. Winchester Steam Laundry advertises hours Monday Wednesday Saturday with 1 pm to 2 pm during the week.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
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Roszells
National Fruit
Virginia Institution
Ashby Sprint
Columbia
Canada
John Mills
Mian
Connecticut
New
Woodrow Wilson
B.M. Roszel
Hilda White
Maxey
N. D. Cole
Edwards
Paytus
Hite
George W. Floyd
Felton
Page Williams
J. M. Beidler
Harshbarger
D. W. Kelley
Trow
Minnie Harmon
N. O. Akers
Henrietta Dunlap
Kate Collins
Gov. Pollard
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