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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1932
Page
1
The Democratic Executive Committee urged all Democrats to participate in the upcoming primary next Tuesday to nominate a mayoral candidate and six Common Council candidates, three from each ward. It urged voters to express their sentiments and vote accordingly.
Edwin Clarence Jordan 74 longtime Frederick county figure and owner of Jordan White Sulphur Springs near Stephenson died in Riverside Hospital Newport News Virginia. Funeral Monday in Newport News then 4 pm service at Christ Episcopal Winchester. Interment Mount Hebron. He served in Virginia House of Delegates 1898 1904 and was active in oyster legislation. He was married twice and survived by five sons one daughter a sister and six grandchildren.
The bi monthly gathering at the Frederick Tea Room drew many members. Guests heard Dr Grant of the State Health Department discuss public health progress against hook worm and malaria, praising Ennion Williams and noting Virginia’s drop in typhoid cases. The group planned a tree planting and parade float prep, with next meeting at Greenway Court.
Notice that Valley Veterinary Hospital on S Main St is discontinuing as a storefront practice. The doctors will continue to practice as partners from their residences Dr E W Miller and Dr F I McClure cited with contact numbers 756 and 629 1 4 1 1p 3t.
H B McCormac Jr protests a March 31 1932 Star report mis portraying a police court fine. The record shows a $10 fine and costs for speeding and muffler issue, with no finding of a more serious offense. he urges fair treatment in April 1932 correspondence.
Dr Cyrus M Gingrich a noted Baltimore dental specialist died Thursday in Memorial Hospital after a stroke while recovering at Kernstown home of Mr and Mrs S M Chiles The 2 pm funeral was at Christ Episcopal Church with Rev Powell and Rev Robert B Nelson officiating Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers were former students from Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and University of Maryland Drs E C Yost Ralph B Snapp B M Knight Jr Walter D Myers Rod Sartelle and B M Knight Sr
The piece urges Winchester voters to consider water security and potential epidemic impacts if the town spring fails and industries close. It appeals to common sense as the community marks its straw ballot on water supply.
The Geo. Washington Hotel Barber Shop announces new management in Denver. Spring 4-2-1p-31, manager invites patronage and notes the change in ownership.
Three Norfolk men who kept faith in their efforts waited for updates in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. Rear Admiral Guy H. Burrage, spokesman for the mediators, said a new development had emerged since Thursday morning but offered no details and declined further comment.
David C. Utta of near Leesburg Loudoun county was held for the grand jury in Frederick County Circuit Court on two warrants for manslaughter and hit and run in the fatal injury of Arthur Smith. He confessed to Sheriff Luther Pannett that his car struck Smith. Judge Williams appointed Attorney Allen to defend him. A special grand jury will meet Monday in Circuit Court.
Speaker Garner said Congress could adjourn by June 10 if the Senate shares the will after the tax bill is disposed of. He noted the Republican convention opens June 14 in Chicago and Ninety percent of the House favors adjournment before the convention.
Tokyo reports the Japanese government has ordered a new unannounced strength expedition to Manchuria to aid in suppressing a rebellion against the federation under Henry Pu Yi. A note cites ex service men and merchants pressing for a veterans bonus bill mentioned by Congressman Wright Patman.
The Handley High School senior class opened its spring program with the play Watch Your Step in the school auditorium before a large audience. The cast impressed, with Miss Charlotte Campbell as Hillside Annie and Denis Hayley as Operator 99 delivering strong performances amid mystery and wit.
Judge Philip Williams appoints John W. Harper to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William E. Smith. Harper will serve the unexpired term ending February 28, 1933, as Gore’s longtime electoral board chairman was.
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows rain in the south and rain or snow in the northern portion around Tuesday, with another rain event Thursday or Friday. Temperatures start below normal but are expected to rise above normal for most of the week.
The funeral for Howard A. Whetzell of Frederick County will be held at 2 PM tomorrow in the chapel at Mount Hebron Cemetery following his death recently in Arizona.
A petition filed in Frederick County Circuit Court asks for E W Grant and John M Fishpan to be named administrators of the late Scott Grant estate. The filing notes a prior will amendment revoked by a 1931 document and sets April 8 for a hearing amid an ongoing police inquiry into Grant’s March 16 death in Winchester.
Lee Whetzel of Toms Brook Shenandoah county stole a car and headed north. Near Strasburg he crashed over a bank and was injured. State Policeman Raymond Bayliss arrested him at Winchester Memorial Hospital on auto theft charges. Shenandoah county authorities awaited to return him to Woodstock.
The Winchester Cold Storage Company announces it is able to redeem a limited quantity of its bonds at par plus interest upon application. Contact manager William Beverley to arrange redemption. Also ad for Winchester Steam Laundry offering garment care and wrinkle removal services with contact phone numbers.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce straw vote shows the bond issue for an additional water supply leading four to one. Of 1,104 ballots returned by noon, 869 favor, 221 oppose, 14 incomplete, with nearly half of 2,463 total tickets mailed.
James K. Boyles 83, a longtime farmer near Gerrardstown, West Virginia, died at his home after a weeklong illness from bronchial trouble. Born October 29, 1849, in Morgan County, he is survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, a twin sister, a half sister, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at his home on Tuesday April 5 at 10 AM, with burial in Mount He Cemetery family lot.
South End Hose Company calls a business meeting Monday night April 4 with full attendance desired. An important meeting of the executive committee is announced with secretary details listed.
In Staunton Virginia police arrest John Myers and William Smith both ages mid twenties on charges of giving Lacy R Ashby poison on March 21 Myer s wife Lena Myers surrendered as a material witness bond set at 2500 dollars Myers Ashby grocery store worker sickened March 21 hospitalized a week later authorities say three hospital statements by Ashby formed the basis for warrants
In Charles Town West Virginia farmers retreat from tractors as grain and livestock prices rise. With high operating costs horses reclaim field duties and break ground for spring crops. Feeds stay cheap while gasoline costs compare unfavorably to wheat and corn values.
Luray Virginia reports E N Hershberger named president of the First National Bank of Luray under its permanent reorganization plan. The bank, closed October 6, reopened February 1932 with 50000 capital and 25000 surplus. Other officers named include W L Rhodes vice president and directors Carroll Spitler Joseph Buracker Loring Hammer Dr E G Brumback Lynn Wanton Huffman Buford Maudk.
Ellis Dodson was convicted of second degree murder in Madison County Court for killing Brooks Jenkins at a dance at Dodson’s home. A four hour jury deliberation led Judge Lemuel F. Smith to deny a first degree verdict. The sentence was suspended for 60 days pending appeal to the Supreme Court. Bail set at $3,000.
A farm near Morgantown West Virginia birthed a lamb with a single eye centered on its head. The animal otherwise appears normal and has attracted local curiosity.
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