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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1929

Page

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Pollard Accepts Democratic Nomination for Virginia Governor

John Garland Pollard was formally notified as the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor. He pledges to defend the party record, contrasts democratic and nonrepresentative conventions, and highlights Virginia's fiscal reforms, tax cuts, and centralized purchasing achievements under Democratic administrations.

Star Williamsburg John Garland Pollard Democrats of Virginia Follard America Jefferson Democratic Party College of William and Mary Institute of Public Affairs University of Virginia Righter Commonwealth South Carolina

Trucks Banished From Main Street For The Future

The Winchester city manager moves to ban heavy trucks and freight vehicles from Loudoun Street between Cork and Piccadilly. Signs will warn that Main Street between Cork and Piccadilly is closed to trucks except for delivery to stores and pickup of goods. The rule aims to curb congestion and prevent heavy vehicles from impeding other traffic.

Loudoun Street Main Street Cork, Water Boscawen Piccadilly Streets Rouss Avenue Main Or Cork Winchester Piccadilly

Christian Endeavor Plans Vesper Service Sunday

The Christian Endeavor Societies of the city will hold a vesper service Sunday at 6 pm on the lawn of the Quaker Church West Piccadilly street. President Miss Eloise Caldwell will lead with Miss Margaret Richards recounting a Kansas City trip. Floyd Haines directs the song service. Plans for the coming year and officer elections will follow. The invitation extends to all young people and the public.

Christian Endeavor Societies of City Quaker Church West Piccadilly Street Eloise Caldwell Margaret’ Richards Kansas City Floyd Haines

Readjustment of Market Situation Now Under Way

New York traders faced an irregular close as weekend readjustment stirred speculative activity. Prices edged higher on balanced buying while fears of next week credit stringency weighed on sentiment. Total U.S. stock sales neared two million shares amid wide shifts and unanswered questions.

Associated Press New York

Death takes May Best Hesseltine of Brucetown

Mrs. May Best Hesseltine of Brucetown Frederick county died in a Alexandria Virginia hospital after several months illness She was 70 and widow of William Hesseltine Survived by son Prof William Best Hesseltine sister Mrs Gertrude Yates brother Frank Best and two grandchildren Funeral plans call for Alexandria services with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester.

May Best Hesseltine Brucetown Frederick County Alexandria Ethel Moulden Gertrude Yates R. J. Yates Winchester Mount Hebron W. J. Best Hesseltine William J. Best Old The Star

B and O R R May Operate the Road to Wardensville

A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad may take over operation of the Winchester and Western line from Winchester to Wardensville. No confirmation yet as reports circulate earlier without proof. Stockholders meet in Rom ney on October 24 to vote on renaming to Winchester and Wardensville Railroad Company and potential B and O control.

Winchester Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Winchester and Western Railroad Wardensville W. Va Romney Winchester and Western Company Winchester and Baltimore and Ohio

Protect Your Hands and Clothing When Canning

An advertisement from GEO. F. MILLER'S SONS Medicines and sick room supplies sells rubber gloves and rubber aprons for canning or preserving, highlighting protective gear for hands and clothing.

GEO. F. Miller’s Sons

Unlawful to Sprinkle Lawns Urges City Water Order

City Water Committee issues order restricting sprinkling on streets and gardens until further notice. The notice cites an official restriction effective immediately and directs residents to conserve water resources amid ongoing concerns.

City Water Committee

Auction Sale of National Fruit Product 7 Preferred Stock

Auction sale scheduled in Virginia at noon on Saturday September 14 for 30 shares of National Fruit Product 7 preferred stock with quarterly dividends. Non taxable. Duvall & Dunn listed. Mr J C Keene and party of Boston are guests at Hotel Jack.

National Fruit Product Duvall & Dunn Mr. J. C Keene Boston Jack

Death summons John J. Woodward retired farmer

John J. Woodward a well known retired farmer of Frederick and Jefferson counties died late last night at Memorial Hospital after weeks of treatment for complications of advanced age. He was 82 years old native of Jefferson county West Virginia and later managed the W Roy Stephenson farm near Stephenson before retirement. He leaves a daughter Mrs Frank W. Snyder and three grandchildren J Elwood Snyder Turner Sencindiver Jr and Garland Lee Snyder along with several great grandchildren. Funeral from granddaughter Mrs Sencindiver’s home on North Loudoun street extended at 2 pm Sunday then to Charles Town West Virginia for interment beside his wife.

John J. Woodware Frederick Jefferson Counties Memorial Hospital Mr. Woodward Jefferson County W. Va Frederick County W. Roy Stephenson Stephenson Fannie Miller Frank W. Snyder City J. Elwood Snyder Winchester Turner Sencindiver, Jr Garland Lee Snyder Rest This County Jesse C. Woodward Baltimore Senciadiver North Loudoun Street Charles Town

Cable Used By Rum Smugglers On Detroit River

Detroit News reports a submarine cable used by rum runners to move liquor from Canada to the United States. Border patrol inspectors discovered and dismantled the 590 foot cable from Mid Island in the Detroit river to Ecorse on the American shore. The operation carried 15 to 20 cases per trip while crews watched from the riverfront.

The Associates Press Detroit Mich Detroit News Today Canada United States Border Patrol Mid Island Detroit River Ecorse Elect

Ammunition and Powder Blow Up At Naval Depot

Fire at the St. Julien's Creek naval ammunition depot near Norfolk Va destroys nearly two and a half million rounds of small arms ammunition and a large quantity of powder. Fire departments protect surrounding buildings as this condemned material is reported lost with an unofficial damage estimate of 25000 to 30000 dollars.

Associated Press Norfolk St. Julien’s Creek Thre Naval Yard Craddock

Riley enters Lynchburg College for new session

Juanita Riley left yesterday for Lynchburg Virginia to begin the new college session. She was accompanied by Mesers Hoy and Chester Riley who will spend the weekend in Lynchburg as guests of a friend.

Mise Juanita Riley Lynchburg Mesers. Hoy Chester Riley

MRS S D MCDONALD DIES AFTER Brief Illness in Winchester

Mrs Sydney J McDonald wife of Stephen D McDonald dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital at 12 50 this morning after acute appendicitis following a brief illness. Funeral Monday at 3 from 377 National Ave with Rev Murray D Mitchell officiating burial Mount Hebron. Survived by husband and many children and a stepdaughter. long active in Southern Methodist Church and local Rebekah lodge.

Sydney J. McDonald Stephen D. McDonald Frederick County Winchester Memorial Hospital McDonald Mr. McDonald Cody C. McDonald A. L. Baker Winchester C.W. Tittle New York City C.W. Morrison Martinsburg W. Va Co. F. McDonald Wilmington

Baltimore Plane Abandons Transcontinental Flight

The monoplane City of Baltimore began a Los Angeles endurance flight from Wichita but could not attain safe altitude. After reaching Las Vegas New Mexico, the pilots returned to Wichita and announced the cross country attempt likely abandoned.

Associated Press Wichita Kan Baltimore Los Angeles Las Vegas N. M

Three Killed and Ahlstroms Hurt in Crossing Crash

In Magnolia Illinois a New York Central locomotive struck an automobile. PheoReer Nelson 36 Violet Ahlstrom 12 Floyd Ahlstrom 13 died. Ada Verne Ahlstrom 8 was dying. The mother and three other children were seriously injured. All victims were Magnolia residents.

Associated Press Peru Til New York Central Magnolia PheoReer Nelson Violet Ahlstrom Floyd Ahlstrom Adaverne Ahlstrom

Mr. Frank Owens Guest at Hotel Jack in Manchester Ohio

Mr Frank Owens of Manchester Ohio is listed as a guest at Hotel Jack. The brief item notes his stay without further details.

Frank Owens Manchester, Ohio Jack

Inquest Declared Unnecessary After Fatal Train Crash

John A Kendig of Bedington West Virginia dies in Winchester hospital after a truck in a Bartonville traffic crash was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio line passenger train. The victim, 52, suffered crushed chest and leg, lung injury and exhaustion. His funeral will be in Bedington with interment at Broad Fording. D. Harry Anthony, prominent livestock dealer and former Washington County Maryland commissioner, also died in the incident earlier. Frederick County authorities ruled no inquest needed. Anthony was a farmer auctioneer and co operative promoter with deep county involvement. survived by widow Margaret and several children.

John A. Kendig Bedington W. Va Bartonville D. Harry Anthony Washington County Baltimore and Ohio Winchester Memorial Hospital Kendig Geant W. Va Lancaster County Berkeley County Falina Anthony Kendig Margaret Chloe Kendig Mary E. Shepherd Anne Ledane Parlett Frigade T Methodist Episcopal Church Charles le Few David Petrie Church of the Brethren Broad Fording Hagerstown Anthony Frederick County Messie David Anne Anthony Co-Operative Plan of Farmers’ Co-operative Company Margaret Martin Anthony M. D. Anthony Baltimore Paul Anthony John Kendig

For Sale Four Hampshire Cams

Four Hampshire cams offered by Mrs. Charles Hodgson. Item description appears in partial OCR with a sale notice and contact reference.

Hampshire Cams Charles “Hodgson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pollard Department of Rural and Social Economics University of North Carolina Union Maryland West Virginia North Carolina General Assembly de Sire Shenandoah Ricumon N. A. Metiwaine Christian Societies John B. Hardy C. P. Hardy Blacksburg Alexandria, Va B. and John J. Woodward Naval Depot S.D. M'Donald
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