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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1929

Page

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Bright prospects for East fruit industry and Virginia apple crop

Rotary Club members heard McSherry Lupton forecast Virginia apple production with Frederick county in Virginia leading the state. He estimated 3,000,000 barrels of Virginia apples this year and highlighted Winchester storage capacity and by product plants. Lupton cited Shenandoah Cumberland district as the future world leader in apple production.

Frederick County Rotary Club Astate Virginia McSherry Lupton Lupton Orchard Service Winchester Washington, D. C Atlanta Baltimore Bright Lupton California United States Blue Ridge Country Shenandoah-Cumberland West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania

Brokers Lose Messenger With $512000 In Securities

New York losen report says Milton Alter, a messenger for Hiscoe and Company brokers, vanished after taking a $400000 check to the bank. He was to return with a clerk escort but disappeared before returning to the office.

Associated Press New York R. V. Histoe and Company Hiscoe Milton Alter Alter

30 Perish When Motor Boat Capsizes in Storm

A special dispatch from Guadalajara reports 30 people drowned near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, after a motor boat capsized in a severe storm. The incident occurred off the coast as heavy seas and winds sank the vessel, with rescue efforts underway.

Associated, Press Mexico City la Prensa Guadalajara Peurto Vallarta Jalisco

Labor organizers seized in McAdenville attempt

Reports from J Louis Engdahl of the International Labor Defense describe an overnight raid by seven automobiles targeting National Textile Workers' Union organizers Taylor Shytle and Charles Summey in McAdenville North Carolina. The men fled after a warning reached them before the house was reached.

Associated Press Charlotte N. C J. Louis Engdahl International Labor Defense National Textile Workers’ Union McAdenville N. Y Engdahl Gastonia Taylor Shytle Charles Summey Shydle Summey Marion Alfred Hoffman United Textile Workers J. Hugh Hall John H. Harwood Hall Gardner

Lindbergh Opens Havana to Camaguey Air Route Leg

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departs Havana at 12 15 p m for Camaguey the second stop on his flight toward South America. An official Havana welcome is extended as the party spends an hour.

Havana Associated Press Miami Fla Charles A. Lindbergh Camaguey Cuba South America Florida Air Mail Paramaribo Dutch Guiana American Airways Camp Columbia Military Flying Field Lindbergh

Riot injures eight in Manila as Chinese crew rebels

Eight people including two Americans a customs inspector and five Chinese were hurt in Manila when Chinese crew from the British steamer Tuscarosa tried to land. Knives and clubs were used before military police and civilian reserves suppressed the riot with no serious injuries.

Associated Press Manila

500 Shots Fired In Lake Ontario Smuggling Clash

In a running machine gun duel off Pultneyville Wayne county on Lake Ontario a coast guard cutter and a rum runner exchanged about 500 shots early today. No injuries were reported the faster smuggler escaped. A motor machinist mate Hollin Velye reported the encounter.

Rochester N. Y Coast Guard Lake Ontario Pultneyville Wayne County Hollin Velye

Mail to post office best for service and speed

Postal officials warn firms against mailing large batches from railway postal cars. Delays occur as cars lack time to weigh and rate heavy letters, causing extra postage and missed connections. Travel and emergency mail accepted, but early posting at the postoffice is advised.

Winchester Winchester City

Lineburg longtime county farmer dies at 58

Benjamin F. Lineburg a noted farmer and fruit tree expert of the county died suddenly at his Albin home yesterday afternoon from heart disease. He had been in Winchester earlier, returned home, and suffered a final attack at 5:20. Born December 5 1870 at Mount Williams he spent his life in the county, moving to Albin about thirty years ago. He is survived by his wife Laura L Roach two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services at Bethel Lutheran Church Albin with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester.

Benjamin F. Lineburg Albin Mr. Lineburg Winchester Lineburg Mount Williams Philip and Julia (Pitcock) Lineburg Laura L. Roach Wardensville W. Va Harvey Lineburg Barney Lineburg Nora Orndorfé Lillie Pitcock C. F. Crim M. S. Glaize D. A. Fries W. W. Baker Perry Purcell Holmes Yeakley

Purchase Jump Sunday Afternoon By Mrs. Shryock

Mrs. Evelyn W. Shryock will leap from an airplane at Bowles Field next Sunday afternoon in a six hundred foot delayed drop before opening her chute. If successful, she will then display her parachute and spectators will see Roy W. Richards perform aerial stunts with Shenandoah Flying Service. Flights over the city offered with Sunday price reductions.

Evelyn W. Shryock Bowles Field

Buses Found Defective Across Maryland Inspectors Say

Public Service Commission of Maryland began statewide inspection of nine companies after a Washington Boulevard collision injured two. Investigators found most buses failed Maryland bus regulations including missing permits, no identification marks, faulty speedometers, broken emergency exits, and blocked egress.

Washington Boulevard Public Service Commission of Maryland Commission Maryland Blue Blue Ridge Transportation Potomac Edison Company Winchester Ning Lin Kingesen

Ship builders funded observer to 1927 Geneva talks

Clinton L. Bardo testified that three American shipbuilding firms arranged for naval propagandist William B. Shearer to attend the 1927 Geneva conference as an observer. The plan, formed in March 1927 in New York, paid Shearer 25000 dollars split among the firms. Other attendees included F. T. Palen and S. W. Wakeman with Hunter assisting as counsel.

Washington Senate Clinton L. Bardo New York Ship Building Corporation Willam B. Shearer Geneva Bardo New York Shearer

Mrs Haun in Serious Condition After Operation

Mrs Haun underwent a delicate operation at Memorial Hospital this week and remains in serious condition. Friends are anxious about her outcome as the hospital reports her status today.

J.C. Haun Memorial Hospital

Notice of survey and stakes protection at Winchester Park

Baseball diamond at Rouss Spring has been surveyed and improvements will begin at once. Anyone moving or destroying surveyor stakes will be prosecuted. Winchester Park Assn. H Russell Potts, President. Hy Seal Jr., Secretary.

Rouss Spring Winchester Park H. Russell Potts HY Seal, JR

American Legion Post Installs New Officer List

Robert Y. Conrad Post members gathered at the George Washington Hotel for the installation of officers. Col. B. M. Roszel administered the ceremony as Virginia state commander, greeting local legionnaires warmly. Nelson P. Richards became commander with Frank Lovett as first vice commander and other posts filled by longtime adjutant Lawrence C. Hollis and Clifford D. Grim in several roles. The group highlighted goals for the year including raising membership to 200 and a social hour followed the business session.

Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion George Washington Hotel American Legion Auxiliary Col B. M. Roszel Winchester Post Virginia Department Petersburg Roszel Ers Nelson I’. Richards Clifford D. Grim Frank Lovett Edmund Cc. Lupton Lawrence C. Hollis Edward C. Goss T. Russell Cather Nelson F., Richards James Loy B. B. Dutton Hugh Clark H. I. Pifer L. M. Afden Bryan Conrad E. T. Clark R. B. Nelson B. M. Nan Angox Richards

Two Local People Before U. S. Courts On Liquor Charges

Hugh S. Carpenter of Winchester pleaded guilty in Baltimore before Judge Morris A. Soper to illegal possession and transportation of liquor and was sentenced to three months from July 24. He has been jailed in Hagerstown. Wayne Johnson, also from Winchester, faces trial in Martinsburg for similar charges and has attorney Luttrell of Martinsburg retained to defend him.

United States Court Baltimore Morris A. Soper Hugh S. Carpenter Winchester Carpenter Hagerstown Wayne Johnson Martinsburg Itig Luttrell

Pace Low Bidder On Clark Road Project

The Pace Construction Company of Roanoke was named the lowest bidder for the Clarke county project to build approaches to the bridge over the Shenandoah River. Announcement followed bid tabulation by the State Highway Department in Richmond Virginia.

Assorlatae Press Richmond Mi Shenandoah River Clarke County State Highway Department Pace Construction ‘Company Roanoke

Record bid in flight refuelling attempt by Flamingo monoplane

In Indianapolis on September 20 Lieuts. Walter Peck and Laurence Genaro launched from a local airfield in the Flamingo monoplane to make a second world record attempt for air fuel refuelling. Their first flight ended with a forced landing near Knightstown, Indiana, last Tuesday.

Associated Press Indianapolis Walter Peck Laurence Genaro Knightstown Ind

Suction Sale House hold Goods at Fairfax Lane

Wanted great home for a young Airedale is sought as part of a community sale listing. The notice advertises household goods for sale on Saturday September 21 at 1 p m with contact by phone 421.

W. Fairfax Lane Goor Yang

Virginia WCTU to Hold Annual State Meeting in Charlottesville

The Virginia Woman's Christian Temperance Union schedules its annual gathering in Charlottesville from October 7 to 10 with delegates from all sections of Virginia and national officials. Officers include Mrs. Howard M. Hoge as president and Mrs. Lillian A. Shepherd as vice president.

Charlottesville Virginia Woman's Christian Temperance Union Old Dominion Howard M. Hoge Lincoln Virginia Amy Weech Kemma Howland W. Cc.t. U Lillian A. Shepherd Norfolk Evelyn Peterson Pamplin Elizabeth R. Stricker Roanoke Mtg Ella A. Boole Brooklyn N. Y Woman's Christian Temperance Union Mia Seea Association Against the Department of

Long Haired Girl Receives Free Rides At Fauquier Fair

Margery L. Vaughan a girl with long light hair at the Fauquier County Fair in Marshall Virginia was given free rides all day after the ticket taker noticed her hair. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O B Vaughan of Reliance and one of four long haired sisters.

Marshall Fair Reliance Margery L. Vaughan Marshall Margery O. B. Vaughan

Shrine Nobles To Meet In Toronto Next June

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North America will hold their fifty sixth annual convention in Toronto Ontario next June. Judge Clyde S. Webster imperial captain of the guards of the Imperial Council announced the plan in Detroit.

Associated Press Detroit Mystic Shrine of North

Three Ford Ton Trucks Offered by Auto PartsCorp

Auto PartsCorp advertises three Ford ton trucks in good condition with eight speed auto transmissions. Listing notes reliable service history and availability for immediate sale.

Auto Partscorp

Special sale on nine used upright pianos at Brawner's Music

Tomorrow nine used upright pianos in A-1 condition available at Brawner's Music Store on S E Piccadilly Street. Two player pianos included. Prices range from 100 to 200 dollars with easy terms arranged.

Eas Brawner’s Music Store S.E. Piccadilly St

Detroit Fire Tragedy Claims Dozens At Study Club Nightspot

A blaze at the Study Club on Detroit's east Vernor highway killed 16 people and injured nearly 100 as guests and staff rushed to escape. Fire started in the dining room on the upper floor, with flames spreading rapidly through inflammable decor. Authorities order a strict probe into fire code violations and possible causes, with proprietor Cohen held for investigation.

Associated Press Detroit Mid Study Club East Vernor Highway Marter’ Cohen Duncan McCrea Res Gabriel Doieentee Ion Florence Parker Utica N. A Bubbles” Parker John J. Kaufman Laurence Luther Highland Park Mich Derrick Brown Walter Kreuger Grand Morrison

Definite Trend Seen In Stock Dealings Reported

New York stock market moved with no clear trend as mixed activity persisted on September 20. Industrial leaders showed weakness while several issues reached new highs, and about six dropped to new yearly lows. call money closed at 8 percent and total volume neared 4.5 million shares.

New York

Life Insurance Proceeds Paid in Swiniley Estate

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank as executor received 8355.22 from Atlantic Life Insurance Company of Richmond through local agent Lawrence C Hollis. The policy is part of about 50000 in life insurance holdings for Dr A C Swiniley, who died recently.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank A. C. Swimley Atlantic Life Insurance Company Richmond Lawrence C. Hollis

Civil Legion Names Sheriff Pannett as Delegate

Sheriff Luther Pannett of Virginia is named a delegate to the Ohlee Legion convention in Washington D C at the Mayflower Hotel on November 8 and 9. He will attend both days of the gathering.

Luther Pannett Virginia Ohlee Legion Mayflower Washington, D. C Pannett

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