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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1931

Page

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Rege Improvements Made at Clarke Golf Grounds

Clarke golf course improvements described by Mr. John Finley and Courtney B Jones include reseeding greens and replacing bent stolons. Watering resumed in spring and fairways praised as near perfect with a successful season and growing interest in golf spurred by pro Royie Carter.

Millwood John Finley Richmond Blue Ridge Country Club Courtney B. Jones Eee Royie Car of Cha , Tenn Ford Daily News Athletic Association Vancourtland Park New York Rutherford Ann Jacqueline Smith Robert Randolph Smith Wickliffe Garfield Hospital Washington Lake Side Hospital Cleveland Ohio Miss Smith Polly Cary Randolph Margaret Evans Hugh M. Nelson Long Branch Baltimore Union Memorial Hospital Courtney Byrd Jones Johns Hopkins Hospital Ewart Johnston Clay Hill Scott Thropp William H. Wilmer, Jr George Washington Hotel Winchester William Beverley Grayson Dashiell George H. Burwell, Jr Roland G. Mitchell George H. Burwell Shenandoah River J. W Noble Brooksville N. Y

Canadian fruit crop outlook shows larger apples and peaches

A September 1 report from foreign agricultural service notes Canada will have a 6.5 percent larger apple crop and 21 percent larger peach crop this year, with pears about 6 percent smaller. Eastern Canada drives apple gains, while Nova Scotia and Ontario show varied changes. Continental Europe generally favorable for apples and pears, England weaker. other nations report varied yields and projections across France Belgium Germany and beyond.

Foreign Agricultural Service Bureau of Agricultural Economics Fruit Canadian Department of Agriculture England Empire Canada Ontario British Columbia Fairwell Europe France Belgium Netherlands Germany Italy Austria Styria Vorarlberg Tyrol Hungary Switzerland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Bulgaria Norway Portugal Denmark Sweden Russia

Kiwanis Club Dinner Highlights Address by Berry Plummer

The Winchester Kiwanis Club hosted 15 teachers from Handley High as Berry Plummer spoke on America and its present ideals. He warned of a social revolution affecting religion education business and government, urged voter participation, and described Kiwanis aims of applying the Golden Rule and promoting sound citizenship.

Winchester Berry Plummer Red Bailey Collegians R. Mac. Glass Mr. Plummer America Plummer Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Roger Babson

Whitacre school house hosts church services on Oct 1

Special services held at Whitacre school house on Thursday October 1 at 7 30 p m. Rev S J Goode of the rural Churches of Christ leads. Exit wash day call 28 or 29 Winchester Steam Laundry.

Whitacre School House S. J. Goode Churches of Christ Winchester Steam Laundry

Men Organize for Their Part of R. G. Drive

An enthusiastic meeting of men leaders planned the Red Cross drive starting Monday. H B McCormac Nelson Page Rev E T Clark and others attended. Luncheon set for Monday at noon in the George Washington Hotel gold room.

Red Cross Bap H. B. McCormac Nelson Page E. T. Clark Charles P. McVicar E. C. Goss Melvin Green Clark Smith A. T. Hawthorne Walker Bond Percy Miller George Washington Hotel McCormac Green Miss Stowers Stonewall White Hall Anderson Lodge Crim

Coroner Reiterates Belief Mrs Kane Died By Murder

Hampton Virginia September 30 Coroner Vanderslice reaffirmed the belief that Mrs Jenny Graham Kane was murdered when testifying at the preliminary hearing for Elisha Kent Kane University of Tennessee professor accused of drowning his wife in Chesapeake Bay No autopsy was performed and a second death certificate listed homicide Fishermen heard screams but witnesses described a loud beach scene linked to drunken parties Mrs Kane's mother fainted on the stand while recounting the morning of the drowning prior to departure for the dining room on the day of the tragedy

Associated Press Hampton George EK. Vanderslice Jenny Graham Kane Elisha Kent Kane University of Tennessee Chesapeake Bay Vanderslice Tennessee W. C. Graham Graham

Notice to Water Users Restricts Lawn Sprinkling Until Further Notice

Water Committee warns no sprinkling of lawns and related use from this date forward until government approval or new order. Public advisory appears in local notice column.

Miller's offers dry goods and medical supplies

Dry goods and medical items advertised including rubber aprons 35c, rubber gloves 29 39 and 43c, syringes hot water bottles medicines and other sick room needs at Miller's.

Miller’s

Friendship Fire Company October meeting announced

Regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held Thursday night October 1 at 8 o'clock. Business of importance to be transacted. FR W FORNEY Captain.

The Friendship Fire Company W. Forney

Special Thursday truck and 1930 Model A Phaeton sale

A Chevrolet closed cab truck with special apple handling body is offered for 200 dollars. Also, a 1930 Deluxe Model A Phaeton with chrome tire cover mud guards trunk rack two fender mirrors radiator screen and extras is listed as a steal at 385 dollars. Bicker's Motor Co. advertises the items.

Chevrolet

Apple Market Shipments and Fresh Lot Prices Advise

Shipments from New York to British ports for the week ending September 26 1931 show Liverpool London Southampton Newcastle Glasgow Hull totals 64839 barrels and 43482 exs with 1005 baskets. Prices for varieties Cedric La conia Jonathans and other apples are listed with current exchange rates affecting realized values.

New York Exs Bskts Liverpool London Southampton Newcastle Glasgow Hull

Wanted Apples by crate with color and quality

Classified note seeks crates of apples in good color with at least 25 percent acceptable color. Item cites Fred L. Giaze as contact.

Fred L. Glaize

Newsboys Band from Orlando Fails to Perform in Winchester

The Reporter Star of Orlando explains the Newsboys Band could not perform at the Winchester courthouse lawn on September 12 due to funds running out while en route to Canada. Band members were back home in Orlando when the concert was cancelled after a large local audience waited.

Orlando Florida Courthouse Lawn Winchester Evening Reporter-Star Andrew Bell Winchester Chamber of Commerce Winchester Star J. Clement Brossier Reporter-Star Chatauqua New York Canada Brossier Reporter-Star Newsboys Chautauqua Friends of the Star

Court approves settlement in restaurant case

Decree sets John Dillis as executor to receive 2300 dollars from James Choucleris less half the costs to close Nick Dillis estate claims for the White Palace Restaurant on North Loudoun Street. Choucleris to pay all appellate costs. prior insurance settlement of 1100 dollars completes 15000 policy dispute. The court holds Choucleris estopped from further claims against the estate.

Corporation Nick Dillis James Choucleris John Dillis Choucleris Dillis White Palace Loudoun Street Chauderis Supreme Court of Virginia Belance Life Insurance Company Nick Ss

Annual Call Seeks New Garments for Needy

The Needlework Guild of America asks for new garments to aid the Red Cross and District Nurse Association. Needed items include sheets towels warm under clothing stockings sweaters and dresses with babies’ clothing in demand. Bring donations to president Mrs. Grover C. Rose at 11 North Loudoun Street on Tuesday October 13 at 3 PM.

Needlework Guild of America Red Cross District Nurse Association Winchester Guild Grover C. Rose North Loudoun Street

Scout Movement as Religious Service, Blessing by Rabbi Hirsh

Rabbi Emil G. Hirsh declares the Boy Scout movement a religious service to God and a wholesome force for good, praising its inauguration and the fruits it has borne. He emphasizes service as its core and sees divine blessing on its emergence and impact.

Boy Scout Movement Rabbi Emil G. Hirsh

Sarah Zane Fire Co Monthly Meeting Notice

The Sarah Zane Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting Friday night October 2 at 8 pm. George Barr secretary.

Sarah Zane Fire CO George Barr

Good Demand In Liverpool For Quality Fruit

Liverpool auction reports strong demand for good fruit while poorer quality fruit sold weakly. Cargoes arrived in heated condition on steamers Cedric and Laconia. Prices quoted in English shillings include Grimes 6 to 17, Bomams 10 to 24, Jonathans 12 to 28, Ben Davis 18 to 23-6, Ganos 18 to 23-6, Delicious 14 to 26, Yorks 20 to 27-6.

G. R. Cooper Harnden & Company Liverpool Cedric Grimes Bonums Jonathans Ben Davis Ganos Delicious Yorks England Scotland Eng Harnden and Company Bomams

Large Barn Destroyed on Baker Farm near Stephens City

A large barn at the Baker place near Stephens City was destroyed by fire, now owned by Smith Guard. The barn and contents were a complete loss and the fire's origin is undetermined.

Baker Place Stephens City Smith Guard

Sale of Jersey cattle at Weems farm near Winchester

Attend the sale October 6 at 1 p m featuring 40 head of registered Jersey cattle from the Weems farm near Winchester. J L and J W Jolliffe manage for L FE and E W Weems. Also wanted cooperage help at Butler's Packing House.

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

Damages Sought in Hollis Auto Crash Civil Suit

In Corporation Court M. Vincent Hollis by guardian Emma Hollis sues John H. Snyder and son George for 20000 damages over an auto crash near Jordan White Sulphur Springs. Hollis suffered a broken leg. Bowly heir previously awarded 1000 in a related civil case. The motion for judgment is returnable October 19.

Corporation Court M. Vincent Hollis Emma J. Hollis John H. Snyder George M. Snyder Vincent Hollis P. M. Snyder George Snyder Jordan White Sulphur Springs Snyder Raymond Bowly Young Hollis Bowly Hollis

Rev Lambert Leaves for Baltimore Annual Conference Roanoke

Rev E A Lambert pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South travels to Roanoke Virginia for the 147th Baltimore Annual Conference. He serves as secretary of Gaithersburg Home for the Aged board and presides as Baltimore Conference Hospital Board president. The church budget overpayment totals 15788 dollars and all obligations are met.

E. A. Lambert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Baltimore Roanoke Baltimore Conference Hospital Board Conference Commission On M. Lambert West End Methods Episcopal Church Braddock Street

Businessman Breckinridge Flies Into Byrd Airport

Henry Breckinridge a notable New York City businessman arrived at Admiral Byrd Airport from his hometown by air. He traveled on a plane once used by Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh while she trained with her husband the famous aviator The Lone Eagle. Byrd greeted him and hosted him at Rosemont near Berryville for the night.

Henry Breckinridge New York City Admiral Byrd Airport Charles A. Lindbergh America Lee-Jackson Highway Breckinridge Harry F. Byrd

Dividend Declared by Shenandoah Valley National Bank

The Board of Directors declares a quarterly dividend of 4 percent payable to 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

Mrs Scott Fuller Dies After Brief Illness in Winchester

Mrs Elizabeth Grant Puller longtime Winchester resident died at 1:00 am at 23 East Monmouth Street after a yearlong decline from asthma. Survived by five daughters and a sister and brother, service set for Saturday at East Monmouth Street residence with Rev EB Lambert and Rev W O Talbert. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Elizabeth ‘Grant Puller East Monmouth Street Fuller Frederick ‘County Winchester J. Scott Puller William L. Hollis Charles Hewitt Roy Gearing Mamie de Rouville Albany New York Louise Chaney Washington, D. C Jacob Rudolph Robert Lee Grant el Rey Feemens California Tor Puller East Mocser Street EB. A. Lambert

Rally Day at Stines Chapel Sunday Morning

A Rally Day program marks completion of renovations at Stines Chapel on Pughtown Road. The event starts 10:30 Sunday morning with talks by local figures, songs by the Sunday School, solos, and prayers, under the supervision of R C Newlin.

Stine’s Chapel Pughtown Road Little House of Worship R. C. Newlin Walker Bond E. J. Snapp Leslie Fries I. N William C. Miller Emmett Dettra Avalon Orndorff William Cochran Improvement Fund Bryan Stotler

Butler's Packing House Notice

Notice from Butler's Packing House stating they will not buy more apples this season and will pack and ship for accounts. limited capacity available and request customers to come in at once.

Butler’s Packing House

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Clarke Golf Grounds Isabelle Cameron Fort Valley Handley High R. G. Drive Kane Bicker's Motor CO APPLE Airdale Newsboys Winchester Evening Star Jas. Choucleris HURTS John H. Snyder and Son Geo. M. Snyder MR. Lambert WM. G. Hardy Scott Fuller Roger W. Babson
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