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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1931

Page

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D A R Chapter Plans Flag Dedication at Washington Headquarters

Mount Vernon flag from Fort Loudoun staff to be unfurled at 4 30 p m Wednesday at the George Washington headquarters lot corner of Braddock and Cork streets. The event honors Old Glory with a program including bugle calls band, flag ceremonies and a presentation to Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R by Mrs H R Greene and judge Philip Williams accepting for the George Washington Office and City of Winchester.

Mount Vernon Fort Loudoun George Washington Braddock and Cork Streets General Washington Potomac Robert D. Johnston Clarke County Board of Regents of Committee On Boy Scout Stars and Stripes Handley High School Robert Nelson F. B. Crawford Boyd R. Richards B. M. Roszel Howard Cather, Jr Ruth Fayley Massey Anne Hatcher R. D. Johnston Virginia Mount Vernon Association H. R. Greene George Washington Office Board City Veterans of Foreign Wars George H. Grimm Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy Herbert S. Larrick Shenandoah Valley Academy Durell Lawrence Augustine Washington Children of the American Revolution Wm. P. Massey

Feud Over Public Road Ends In Fatal Shooting

In Silver Run near the Pennsylvania line a dispute over a road ends with Herman Copenhaver killed and Roger Leppo wounded. Sheriff Miller says Irvin Miller shot, charged with murder. Flickinger and Flickinger’s employee tied to the incident as a feud between the Copen havers and Flickingers stretches back years.

Associated Press Silver Run Pennsylvania Line Herman Copenhaver Roger Leppo Hanover Irvin Miller Edward Flickinger Wilmer Erb Eric Flickinger Yohn Copenhaver Leppo Copershavers Copenhavers

Bomb blasts terrorize Denver as police probe six explosions

Six bombs struck Denver and suburbs overnight, destroying one home and sparking panic as fifty church school youths fled in fear. A separate chase ended with James Valentine of Baltimore under arrest for stealing a 1930 Ford Roadster, after a long pursuit along the Northwestern Pike.

Associated Press Denver Col Oriental Theatre Barnum James Valentine Baltimore Raymond Bayliss Valentine Northwestern Pike Romney W. Va Strickler and Wagner Winchester Strickler & Wagner South Carolina Hollis Burns

Miss Neville 15 Now in Hospital at Washington

Edna Neville 19 daughter of William P. Neville of Washington D C was moved from Winchester Memorial Hospital to Garfield Hospital Washington after a skull fracture from a Lee Jackson Highway crash. She has regained some consciousness and is listed as satisfactorily improving, with a long recovery ahead.

Miss Neville Washington Edna Neville William P. Neville Seventh Street D. C Garfield Hospital Winchester Memorial Hospital Lee-Jackson Highway Clarke County Washington Hospital Mr. Neville Earle Kiefer, Jr Lawrence Parker Elizabeth Cather Zula. Smith Neville Hichly Memorial Hospital Business Department of Labor

Anniversary Roll Call of the Red Cross

May 2 1931 marked the Red Cross fiftieth anniversary noting growth to over 4 000 000 senior members 7 000 000 juniors with 3 600 chapters. It highlights disaster relief aid since 1881 and WWI service plus ongoing work in safety first aid and youth programs.

American Red Cross Red Cross Clara Barton United States Junior Red Cross National Red Cross Winchester Red Cross

No Clues Yet In Clarke County Death Near Millwood

Clarke county authorities search for the driver in a suspected hit and run that killed Frank Tomblin a 45 year old farm hand near Providence Chapel. Some think an accident may have caused the death, authorities finding a liquor bottle and a temple wound. Tomblin left a wife and eight children. The body was turned to John H. Enders and Son for burial preparations in Berryville.

Millwood Clarke County Frank Tomblin Providence Chapel Winchester- Washington Highway Here Tomblin Virginia District of Columbia C. H. Iden Tomblings Sai Providence Loudoun County John H. Enders

Handley Band to Feature in West Virginia Forest Fete

The Handley High School Band under Prof McThwee plans a 45 piece trip to Elkins West Virginia for the Mountain State Forest Festival. They attend coronation of Queen Sylvia II and perform in a concert before entering the festival contests. The event runs October 1 to 3 with parades and boxing bouts on the schedule.

Sylvia II Haney H W. H. Wee Elkins Winchester West Virginia Ins McThwee Handley Band Freign Oakland Mountain State Forest Nelson F. R W. W. Glass Monongahela National Forest Rich A Tlefield Roger ' Seneca West, Virginia Miews Elkins High Victory High Forest Romance Silvia Exere Davis-Elkins College South Dakota Wesleyan University Davis Field

First Frost Here Seen Early Today in Winchester

The first frost of autumn appeared in Winchester this morning but was light and caused no damage. Frost has occurred in low lying areas for several mornings. The forecast calls for warmer weather for several days. Wanted good home for a nice young male Airedale dog. Phone 421.

Winchester Airdale

Notice to Water Users Restricts Lawn Sprinkling Until Further Notice

Water Committee warns no sprinkling of lawns or similar use from this date until further notice issued by the Water Committee.

League Sets Armistice Plan Amid Manchuria War Talks

The twelfth assembly of the League of Nations adjourned after initiating an armament truce beginning November 1. The council stayed to review the China Japan conflict in Manchuria and urged a successful disarmament conference next February. Members praised US cooperation and thanked Secretary Stimson for his peace efforts.

Associated Press Geneva Assembly League of Nations League Council Manchuria United States League Henry L. Stimson

Investigation Of Fire Menacing Baltimore Jail

A double inquiry was begun by Warden Harry C. Martin and Milton W. Gatch into the city jail fire that swept yesterday. Fire appeared on two floors, counter to the wiring blame, as 900 inmates faced fear while guards and riot police secured the facility.

Associated Baltimore Harry C. Martin Milton W. Gatch

Friendship Fire Company to Hold October Meeting

Regular monthly meeting set for Thursday night October 1 at 8 o'clock. Business of importance to be transacted. Fred W. Forney, Captain.

Friendship Fire Company Fred W. Forney

Coopering sought to make barrels at Butler's Packing House

Greensboro Ga Herald Journal notes Henry Fora requires all employees to have three garden spots. This policy leads to expectation of a bumper weed crop.

Coopers Butler’s Packing House Henry Fora Greensboro (Ga Herald-Journal

Eight Workmen Injured By Falling Wall

The roof and rear wall of a tenement at Second Avenue and Thirteenth Street collapsed during renovation in New York. Eight workers were injured, two seriously, as rescue squads and police retrieved victims from the debris. A man buried up to his head and shoulders was freed and hospitalized at Bellevue. About 12 workers were in the building. several escaped after hearing the crash around 9 am.

Associated Press New York Second Avenue Thirteenth Street Fire Department Bellevue Hospital

Plans Shaped For Campaign Of The Red Cross

Red Cross women captains met at the First Baptist Church office with full attendance. Nelson Page chaired the drive planning a home canvass, territory coverage, and house to house work to recruit members and meet incoming winter needs in Winchester.

Red Cross First Baptist Church Nelson Page E. T. Clark Winchester Red Cross Society The

Film Actress Virginia Doyle Dies in Auto Crash

Hollywood report says Virginia Doyle a 24 year old actress with Warner Brothers First National studios was killed when her car collided with a freight train near Hollywood California early today.

Associated Press Hollywood Calif Virginia Doyle Warner Brothers First National Studios Here

SALE OF ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY HOME ON WOODS MILL ROAD

The William Grady property a 30 acre tract with a brick house on Woods Mill Road near Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike will be sold at noon Saturday October 3 in front of the Court House. Gloves The Glove Shop reminds readers of fall sale events.

William Grady Woods Mill Road Winchester Winchester and Martinsburg Court House

Bear Seen Prowling North Frederick Near Winchester

Reported sighting of a bear in Flint Ridge area near Albin three miles north of Winchester spreads fear. The animal, said to have escaped Walter L. Main Circus winter quarters at the local fair grounds, startled residents and prompted gunfire but caused no injury to the bear.

Frederick County Flint Ridge Albin Winchester Walter L. Main Circus Brain

Local Scouts Assist At Flag Ceremony

Local Boy Scouts report in uniform to the George Washington Headquarters at Cork and Braddock streets at 4 PM on Wednesday to assist the Daughters of American Revolution in a patriotic flag ceremony. An American Flag from Mt. Vernon will be raised. the Fort Loudoun pine flag will be lowered.

George Washington Cork and Braddock Streets Daughters of American Revolution Mt. Vernon Fort Loudoun Handley Band Winchester

Wanted Delicious Apples by Crate for Fred L. Glaize

Advert asks for crates of apples in clean condition with at least 25 percent good color. Contact Fred L. Glaize for arrangements.

Fred L. Glaize

Another Body Found At Eatons Neck In Murder Case

The body of a man washed ashore at Eatons Neck near Long Island Sound, close to where Benjamin P. Collings was killed by pirates. Officials investigating the Collings case investigated the sighting amid reports of a wounded man who was with the slayers when they boarded the Collings cruiser.

Associated Press Mineola N. Y Long Island Sound Eatons Neck Benjamin P. Collings Stamford Collings

Coffman lauds scouting authoring social theory work

President Lotus D. Coffman of the University of Minnesota extols scouting as superior to any other contribution in social theory and practice of his era. He views it as a defining achievement of his generation within the field.

Lotus D. Coff

Chicken Salad Supper at Reformed Church Web

Suppers held at the Reformed Church in Web on September 30 from 5 30 to 8 00 pm priced at 50 cents. Proceeds support church activities.

Reformed Church

Pattie musical set by Girls' Athletic Association

Rehearsals underway for Pattie the musical laughfest to be staged October 13 at the Colonial Theatre by the John B. Rogers Producing Company under the Girls' Athletic Association auspices. Director John W. Judd leads the production with a large committee handling talent, tickets, publicity, and properties.

Rogers Patricia Pattie) Monroe Chum Ida Fisher Lycett Virginia Rehill Harrell Mary Sullivan

Jersey cattle sale at Weems farm near Winchester

An auction is set for October 6 at 1 p m offering 40 head of registered Jersey cattle. Sale managed by J L Jolliffe and J W Jolliffe for L E and E W Weems at the Weems farm near Winchester.

Weem Winchester J. L L. E E. W. Weems

Big Winchester Roof Sign Aids Flyers

A large eight by twelve foot sign reading Winchester adorns the roof of the George Washington Hotel. Aviators flying over Virginia can now plainly see the town and find Byrd Airport with an arrow pointing the way. The project was a joint effort of the George Washington Hotel Corporation and the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to help pilots locate Winchester.

Virginia Winchester George Washington Hotel Byrd Airport George Washington Hotel Corporation Winchester Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Mrs. Hugh Showalter Hurt In Auto Wreck

A correction notes that Mrs. Hugh Showalter was injured in an automobile accident in Middletown last week, not Mrs. J W Beatty as previously reported. It also corrects that Mrs Claytor and Mrs Showalter are from Reliance, not near Nineveh.

Hugh Showalter al Armstrong Middletown J. W. Beatty Star Claytor Showalter Reliance Nineveh

Dividend Notice Shenandoah Valley National Bank

The board declares a quarterly dividend of 4 percent for stockholders of record September 30 1931. Dividend checks will be mailed on September 30 1931. WM. G. Hardy cashier.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia

Western Union Links With RCA For Global Land and Radio Traffic

Western Union Telegraph Co and RCA Communications Inc announce a working arrangement to integrate land lines with radio across 30 nations. RCA gains complete terminal facilities in the United States, while Western Union gains RCA radio circuits to Europe Africa the Americas and the West Indies to handle growing traffic via its 25 000 offices.

United States Western Union Telegraph Company R. C. A. Communications, Inc Western Union Europe Africa Central South America West Indies R. C. A. Communications Incc Radio Marine Corporation of America

Butler's Packing House Notice on Limited Apple Supplies

Will not buy any more apples this season and will pack as ship for your account. See us at once as can only handle limited amount. Butler's Packing House.

Butler’s Packing House

Moling and Cather Offer Rugs and Blankets at New Low Prices

Moling and Cather advertise rugs blankets and other merchandise at new low prices on page 11. The notice promotes a sale with reduced goods and attractively priced home items from the retailer.

Moling & Cather

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Vernon Carrll County Bayliss W.va. Forest Campaign of the Red Cross North Frederick Man University” of Minnesota Girls’ Club Pattie WM. G. Hardy
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