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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1935

Page

5

Kenneth Gilpin Asked To Judge At Middleburg

Middleburg two day meet lists judges and stewards including William du Pont Jr and J Kney. Dozen events schedule four timber four brush three flat one hurdle with Wanquepin moved to hurdle on day two and Middleburg Hunt Cup feature. Entries close April 6 and stabling planned for a large entry list.

Craven National Echase Hunt William du Pont, Jr Plunkett Stewart John Kney Duvaler A. G. Crump Duncan Read Ll Ward Paul Adams Furr M. C Scales Edward J. Brennan C. Sands Dion K. Kerr Courtland H. Smith W. A. Metzger el C. Sands Jacker Louis C. Leith Wilam du Pont Sunnybank Rose Hill Glenwood Little River Groveton

Eastern sporting section previews crowded races and community guest待遇

Crowds are expected at the races with many entries and guest accommodations announced by Exter in America as part of an effort to make the event a formidable affair in the eastern region.

Exter America

West Virginia Officials to Attend Virginia Water Works School

Ten officials from municipalities in West Virginia will attend the zone school for water works officials opening Thursday in Winchester Virginia. The two day program includes technical talks round table discussions and tours of Winchester water and sewage facilities presiding over the session is Major Richard Messer of Richmond.

West Virginia Water Works Virginia Winchester Richard Messer Richmond

March Arrests in City Include Drunk in Public

Winchester police reported 130 arrests in March. Of these, 29 were for being drunk in public, 22 for disorderliness, nine for illegal possession, and four for driving while intoxicated.

Winchester

Potomac River Control Sought By Maryland Body

The Maryland Senate passed a bill to create an upper Potomac river commission with power to construct a dam in Garrett County to regulate river flow. The measure allows Garrett County to levy taxes for operation and would place a $200,000 capital expenditure referendum before voters. The commission would have three members with a governor appointee as chairman.

Annapolis Senate Potomac River E. W. H. Baer Allegany Garrett County Allegany County River Commission Garrett Andlegacy Ars

Roadside Beauty Is Defended In Court Decision

Massachusetts Supreme Court upholds 1924 highway setback rules for billboards on private property. Court states travel safety and scenery preservation justify restricting outdoor advertising to protect public welfare. Garden Club of Virginia notes far reaching impact on national advertising regulation.

Horticulture Massachusetts State of Public Works and Outdoor Massachusetts Highway Department Massachusetts Supreme Court Committee of the Garden Club of Virginia

Dog Bites Nurse On Mercy Errand

Mrs. Bertha Hicks, secretary of the Winchester Frederick county American Red Cross, was bitten by an Airdale dog at a rural home. The dog attacked as she entered the yard, grazing her ankle area before the bite was treated and not deemed serious after physician exam.

Airdale Bertha Hicks Winchester-Frederick County American Red Cross Hicks

FLASHES OF LIFE and misc items from cities

Philadelphia rescue as pranksters mislead at zoo switchboard. Camden house stolen piece by piece. five men charged. Chicago woman aged sixteen rises after near death to discuss a dancing career. Pittsburgh man reports car wiped by a stranger using abrasive for paint removal. police seek suspect.

Camden N. J Central Avenue Hale Street Pittsburgh B. Crabb Crabb

Not So Prompt Skidmore Carrier Learns Clock Broken

For six months Pearl Taylor, a county newspaper carrier, believed he was the promptest man in the region arriving at 5 27 p m sharp each evening. A resident told him the post office clock had not run since last summer exposing his boast as false.

Skidmore Pearl Taylor

Grand jury in Charlestown reports no murder cases ahead

In Charlestown West Virginia the grand jury has no murder cases before it for the first time in over three decades. Former Judge Henry K Black notes his 32 years on the bench without a year lacking at least one homicide to probe.

Charlestown W. Va Henry K. Black

Middletown Notes Highlights From Local Life

Middletown VA residents share travels family visits and health updates. Local delegates prepare for district conference in Strasburg and church leadership roles noted. A minstrel show raised about 62 dollars for the Athletic Association and several townsfolk are reported recovering from recent illnesses or operations.

Stratosphere Hop To Be Broadcast

A 1935 stratosphere flight will be outlined on WJZ NBC by pilot Captain Albert Stevens and National Geographic Society president Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor. The program airs Wednesday night in New York.

New York Wjz-Nbc Albert Stevens Gilbert Grosvenor National Geographic Society

Congress Debates Food Drug Labor and Public Works

Senate continues debate on food drug measures while the Munitions Committee urges stricter arms limits. The Labor Committee studies Wagner labor relations, and the Agriculture subcommittee reviews farm credit. House works on private bills and social security, with Indians subcommittee on administration matters. Conference opens on work relief, and a $4.88 billion public works relief bill is sent back. Soil erosion control passes as AAA amendments are reconsidered.

The Associated Press Senate Labor Wagner Agriculture Frazier House Ways and Means Bee Agriculture Committee

Local Mailmen To Attend Meet In Roanoke Va

A meeting in Roanoke Virginia on April 13 aims to form a southwest Virginia district association of the Letter Carriers Association of Virginia. H C Manuel publicist for the northern association leads organizing efforts with national figure Edward J Gainor Clemens E Rivers and Charles E Krantz to speak. About three hundred letter carriers and their wives are expected.

Roanoke Southwest Virginia Letter Carriers Association of Virginia H. Cc. Manuel Northern Association Edward J. Gainor Washington, D. C National Association Charles E. Krantz Virginia Association Clemens E. Rivers Hampton

Wounded Man In Cumberland Shooting Identified

Marshall Harness of Peters burg West Virginia was admitted last Thursday to Memorial Hospital in Cumberland with a gun shot wound in the abdomen and returned home yesterday. Harness said he did not know his assailant and believes he was struck while crossing an open field while fishing by an unidentified person.

Marshall Harness Petersburg W. Va Memorial Hospital Cumberland Harness

Woman injured in car crash sent back to hospital

A woman and her husband were riding with William Sharretts when their car struck a telephone pole. She sustained facial throat hand and leg lacerations and was returned to the hospital after nineteen weeks of treatment.

William Sharretts

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