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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1931

Page

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Moving Time for Many Ministers Near in Roanoke

Bishop Mouzon to preside over the Baltimore Annual Conference at Roanoke Virginia from September 29 to October 4. About 53 of 212 active pastors have served four years at their posts and face transfer under church rules. Conference includes eight districts with officers and visiting church representatives from several states and districts.

Baltimore Methodist Mouzon Edwin D. Mouzon North Carolina W. B. Beachamp Richmond C. K. Ray Greene Memorial Church Roanoke Virginia Winchester Maryland West Virginia District of Columbia Bishop Mouzon H. M. Canter Staunton J. Harry Smith Lexington C. R. Curtis Annapolis Jarrettsville C. E. Brandt Aberdeen W. G. Winton Front Royal Mouton E. G. Regester Alexandria T. J. Lambert D. L. Blakemore Lewisburg C. M. Hesser Moorefield W. F. Locke Rockingham J. H. Balthis Washington E. L. Woolf Nashville

Visit the New Zoo at the Winchester Fairgrounds

The new zoo at Winchester Fairgrounds offers elephants, lions, monkeys, and bears with pony rides for children. Open Saturday. Admission 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

Fairgrounds Winchester

Closing Out Stock of Used Trucks

BICESHS MOTOR COMPANY Ford dealer advertises unusual low prices and terms on about a dozen 1929 and 1930 Ford and Chevrolet trucks. Many have dual wheels and several feature long wheel base.

Ford Chevrolet Biceshs Motor Company

Judge Baker Clips Fine For Cripple Defendant At Martinsburg Court

A Martinsburg federal court saw pleas of guilty as Judge W E Baker sent four defendants to Atlanta for prohibition and Mann Act violations, two to Leavenworth for narcotics, one to Atlanta for auto theft, and 21 to jail for liquor offenses. He paid a $1 fine for crippled defendant J Fred Carnell after Carnell could not pay court costs. Health guidance followed for Ulysses Anderson who faced liquor-related issues and liver concerns. Raymond Tharp and Elmer House faced charges over liquor runs from Dargon to Winchester with House pleading guilty. Leo McGowan also named. Jesse Longerbeam received four months and his brother John Longerbeam six months for illegal sale near Harpers Ferry.

W. E. Baker Martinsburg Atlanta Leavenworth J. Fred Carnell Keyser Baker Ulysses Anderson Capon Springs Anderson Raymond Tharp Winchester Elmer House Dargon Washington County House Elkins Leo McGowan Jesse L. Longerbeam Harpers Ferry Jefferson County John L. Longerbeam

Two Automobiles Stolen Here One Recovered

Police report two cars were stolen in Winchester last night, a Ford coupe owned by E. E. Walker recovered by midnight when a Red Bud road resident found it abandoned on a street one mile from Berryville Pike. A Packard sedan owned by Dr. K. W. Adams remained missing as police from nearby cities were asked to search.

E. E. Walker K. W. Adams Winchester Hollis

New Fall Millinery Hats From Ten New York Shops

Hats from ten New York shops arrive at The Newberry Store with no two hats alike. Prices range from $1.00 to $1.98 and a hat for every purse.

New York Newberry

Winchester Fairgrounds Open Saturday for Children’s Drent

At the Fairgrounds in Winchester an event open Saturday invites families with children to enjoy activities. Admission and details are modest with low prices noted.

Pediatrician Dr Thomas Gibson Opens Office in Town

Dr Thomas A Gibson announces the opening of his office at 19 W Boscawen street with a practice limited to infant care and diseases of children.

Thomas A. Gibson W. Boscawen Street

SVA Opens 1931 32 Session With About Seventy Cadets Enrolled

Shenandoah Valley Academy begins its 1931 32 term with roughly 70 cadets from twelve states and several foreign countries. Col B M Roszel notes returning top students, new renovations, intensive training, and a football schedule of eight games under Coach Peyton J Marshall. New cadets include J Duncan Elliott Jr and Winslow Williams among nine first timers.

Shenandoah Valley Academy B. M. Roszel Col. Roszel Col Roszel Peyton J. Marshall Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal E. H. Durell William D. Smith, Jr Lewis N. Barton W. B. Saunders James M. Wiley S. V Virginia Military Institute Sas Walter F. Fraley Davidson College M. le Compte de Montaicu

Miss Molly Lowery Injured by Open Cellar Door Incident

Miss Molly Lowery daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lowery of South Braddock street narrowly escaped serious injuries on Loudoun street. She stepped on a cellar door as a janitor opened it near Hamman s Collar Store and was thrown across the sidewalk. A deep gash cut her right leg calf and she sustained body bruises. She is connected with the People's Drug Store clerical staff and resumed work after treatment at a local doctor's office.

Molly Lowery J. M. Lowery South Braddock Street Loudoun Street Hamman’s Collar Store Miss Lowery

Smock Peaches Best for Table Use at Davis Grocery

Delicious flavor and table quality smock peaches advertised for sale at Davis Grocery. Packaged for immediate use with clear grocery display offering.

Davis Grocery

Man Whipped in Maryland for Wife Beating

Clarence Bell, 40, was given 30 lashes on his bare back in Salisbury Maryland by Sheriff G Murray Phillips. The sentence by Judge Joseph L Bailey followed Bell’s July 16 assault on his wife Priscilla in a woods drive. Bell faced a further three months in jail or a $100 fine for DUI.

Wiee Associated Press Salisbury Clarence Bell G. Murray Phillips Baltimore Joseph L Bailey Wicomico Bailey

Orland Farmer Freed on Statutory Count

Police say the statutory charge against Orland Farmer involving a minor girl was dropped by the girl's parents. He was tried in police court on drunkenness and disorderly conduct, fined $17, and had been jailed since Tuesday pending disposition.

Orland Farmer Farmer

Newberry's Saturday Specials

A brief sale listing reads Newberry's Saturday Specials with items such as fancy fast color dress prints 10c per yard Columbia window shades 29c each leatherette bedroom slippers 39c per pair and men's rayon hose 10c per pair.

Columbia Newberry

Prison Break at New Castle Workhouse Sparks Escape

A guard and a prisoner were shot during a jail break at the New Castle workhouse in Delaware. Authorities say the escape of 14 prisoners followed the blast of a door lock with explosives as 300 inmates gathered for the dining hall.

Associated Press Wilmington Del New Castle Anthony Haden Wilmington Hospital Clarence Cole

Edwards Offers Support To Democratic Nominees

The letter from W Erle Edwards, former candidate for commonwealths attorney, to Burr P Harrison expresses willingness to aid Frederick County Democrats. Edwards notes his party allegiance, pledges help toward the nominees, and invites future campaign assistance.

Mr. Edwards Burr P. Harrison Frederick County W. Erle Edwards Commonwealth Winchester

Four Injured In Crash Caused By Drunken Driver

Four people were injured in a collision on the Northwestern Grade west of Winchester when a drunken driver’s car struck the Sloan vehicle. Rev. J Howard Sloan and his wife Mrs Sloan led the list of injured, with others including Theodore Nicholson and his wife. Nicholson faces intoxicated driving charges after the crash as hospital treatment proceeds and authorities assess the case.

Winchester Memorial Hospital J. Howard Sloan Madison Street Richmond Sloan Theodore Nicholson A Nicholson Winchester Nicholson Francis Funk C. W. Hollis Memorial Hospital James Miller Ohio

Women Push Repeal Effort With Virginia Meet

A Virginia group named the Women’s Organization for Repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment met at Mrs. George Sloan’s Warrenton home. President Mrs. Julian Keith reported rising statewide membership over 2,500 and approved 500 dollars for publicity. A Warrenton mass meeting is planned for October and Miss Charlotte Noland may speak in Winchester.

Virginia Women’s Organization For George Sloan Warrenton Courtney B. Jones Millwood Rose MacDonald Berryville Julian Keith Charlotte Noland Middleburg Winchester Jones

Freight rate debate shows split on economic impact

The Bristol Herald Courier notes a divide between payers and collectors over an increase in freight rates. Opinions differ on the economic effect, reflecting contrasting forecasts for market response and costs.

Bristol Herald Courier

New Building Association Seeks Investors by October 6

Parties interested in taking stock in the New Building Association are asked to call or write by October 6, the pay day for initiation fees and dues. ANSBROUGH and CARTER.

New Building Association Ansbrough & Carter

Scout Campaign to Launch With Evening Meeting

The fourth annual Boy Scout drive begins with a 7 30 p m meeting at Handley Library with Rotary Kiwanis Lions and American Legion. Committee members solicit funds pledges and contributions to support Scout work for 1932 urging public participation and noting life saving Scout feats.

Rotary Kiwanis, Lions American Legion Handley Library Friends Boy Scouts J. P. Hayley Frderick County Frank Taylor Winchester Shenandoah River Strasburg George Haines Capon River Capon Lake Berlin Yancey Stephens City Elizabeth Furnace Boyd Bean Boy Scout

Yorktown Sesquicentennial Program Distributed by Chamber

Yorktown celebrations set for October 16 to 19 with city hotels and area lodging expected to reach full capacity. The Chamber of Commerce has issued 5000 copies of the official program, available at the Chamber office or by phone 362, with details on reserved seats and housing.

Chamber of Commerce Yorktown Handley Library Winchester

Deputized Man Says Officers Abused Drunken Suspect

Earl Fries charged Officers Ben Cline and Jack Bowers with abusing a drunken man after deputizing Fries to assist them. Mayor F A Shryock suspended the officers for five days without pay after a private hearing at City Hall.

Cline and Bowers Shryock Earl Fries Ben Cline Jack Bowers F. A. Shryock Council Chamber Bark C. Fries Cameron Street Cline

Moyle and Allen Plan Hopping To Nome Alaska

Radio from the Soviet steamer Burk reports trans Pacific fliers Don Moyle and C A Allen were to hop to Nome Alaska today from Miano Pilgino a village southwest of Cape Navarin where they were ashore after being found Wednesday by a Russian ship The message says they would travel Nome to Scatt in two hops but does not specify the intermediate stop The monoplane was taken to Miano Pilgino beria by Burial as the fliers were set ashore there

Associated Press ST. Paul Island Bering Sea Burk Don Moyle C. A. Allen trans-Pacific Fliers Nome Alaska Miano Gino Cape Navarin Scatt Miano Pilgino Beria

Also Mentioned on This Page

Southern Methodist Conference Edwin D. Mouton America Scout Organization Warren G. Harding NEW Fall Millinery V.A J. Duncan Elliott, Jr J. D. Elliott Istambul Turkey Winslow Williams Harrison Williams Leesburg William Fotterall Walter Fotterall Radnor Donald Shannon C. M Shennon Mount Jackson Warden Maxwell W. Warden Wardensville W. Va James C. Pryor, Jr J. C. Pryor Chris Lowert Meliwaine Benjamin Collings Stamford Orland Newberry’s Liberty Break Yours Very Truly, W.erle Edwards SCOUT Local Chamber of Commerce Moling & Cather Pries Ray Fries Claude Fogle Raymond Webber Bowen Ter Fries Moyle Allen
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