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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1934

Page

8

Baby dies after fall from second story window in city hospital

Baltimore April 4 A two year old, Betty Lee Kovack, fell from a second story window and died. The hospital clash centers on Maryland General and Baltimore City Hospital with Coroner Bernard Herzog and lawyer Louis N. Ashman calling for investigations while Milton W. Gatch defends the hospital saying the child received all possible care and was moved promptly.

Associated Press Baltimore Louis N. Ashman Atorney Law Maryland General Hospital Bernard P. Herzog Milton W. Gatch

Death of Maria Marshall Offered As Local Notice From Orange Virginia

Relatives in this city learn of the death of Miss Maria Marshall 67 at her Orange Virginia home last night The Episcopal Church mission worker was daughter of the late Fielding Lewis Marshall prominent Orange family She leaves brothers and sisters Evelyn Marshall J Newton Marshall Walton H Marshall J Randolph Marshall Mrs Harry Taliferro Mrs John A Reid Mrs Robinson Nelson Funeral plans pending likely Friday

Orange Maria Marshall Miss Marshall J. M. Steck Episcopal Church Fielding Lewis Marshall Virginia Evelyn Marshall J. Newton Marshall Walton H. Marshall New York J. Randolph Marshall Scarsdale N. Y Harry Taliferro White Plains John A.reid Roanoke Robinson Nelson Richmond

Chicago and Baltimore Wheat Prices Today

Closing quotations in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets are listed with May, July, and Sept futures and spot prices. Chicago futures quoted at 86 for May and 86 for July, 87 for September. Baltimore spot wheat at 91. Winchester spot at 90 with Chicago corn futures at 48.33 for May, 50.34 for July, and 52.42 for Sept.

Chicago Baltimore the Star Winchester Milling Corporation Sticker Sales Corporation North Washington Street Hagerstown

Dillinger Gang Man Taken After Gun Battle

Federal agents wounded and captured Eugene Green during a raid on a Dillinger hideout in Minnesota. A woman, possibly Evelyn Frechette, was detained. Green admitted he fired in Saturday’s police trap, and authorities found a machine gun butt at his apartment.

Associated Press ST. Paul Minn John Dillinger Eugene Green Evelyn Frechetti Dillinger Green Frechetti W. A. Rover Edward G. Bremer Rover

History division to be big feature of fete parade

Historical floats depict Shenandoah Valley events from 1716 to 1885 with figures like Joist Hite Col George Washington and Daniel Morgan. Elaborate tableaux show Indian groups, early settlers, surveyors, Fairfax, Wood, Lee and Jackson, and the Stonewall Memorial founders.

Shenandoah Valley Shawnee Spring Joist Hite Hite Winchester James Wood Operion Frederickstown House of Burgesses England Lord Fairfax Thomas Lord Fairfax Cameron Scotland George Washington Fort Loudoun Handley Library Col Virginia House of Burgesses Frederick County Daniel Morgan Quebec Robert E. Lee Stonewall’ Jackson Turner Ashby Stonewall Memorial Association Philip Williams Mary Dunbar A. H. Boyd Tillie Russell Mary Kurtz

Winners Named in Fourth Week of Misspelled Word Contest

The Star announces the final week winners with first prize to Harry Ridgeway of Ridgeway West Virginia and second to Miss Mary E Boyles of 505 North Loudoun Street. Third prize goes to George W O'Rear of 513 North Loudoun Street. Fourth to eighth prizes award theatre tickets to several local residents.

The Star Harry Ridgeway Ridgeway W. Va Mary E. Boyles North Loudoun Street George W. O’rear Capitol Theatre Ruth McCann Eula Shipe G. L. Craig John C. Lee David Boles Milldale Caterpillar Lupton Orchard Gas Co Opportunity J. W. Arthur Cammer Tire Co Win Ebert Air Condi’n Braddock Motor Golden Glow Montgomery Ward C. & S. Bank Haldeman Gerrard

First Thunder Shower Of Spring In Valley

The lower Shenandoah Valley welcomed spring with a vivid lightning display and rain. By late forenoon the weather cleared in the afternoon with sun breaking through, and a forecast of cooler conditions tonight and tomorrow. Snakes and frogs reacted to the storm as seasonal signs.

Shenandoah Valley

Moose Lodge To Elect Officers At Evening Meeting

The Winchester lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose will hold a meeting at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening to elect officers for the ensuing year. A social gathering with refreshments will follow. All lodge members are asked to attend. Mrs. J. M. Gore of Clearbrook is listed as a Memorial Hospital patient.

Winchester

Sixth of June feature recalls Confederate memorial day in Winchester

Chairman Glass seeks public input for a historical division feature on Confederate Memorial Day in Winchester and Frederick County. He invites contributions such as horse drawn vehicles, preserved old clothing, and episodes from past observances including fire apparatus bands, fife and drum corps, horseback riders with companions, and a variety of era specific items.

Feaure Winchester Glass Frederick County

M. E. Conference in Session at Berryville Virginia

The Winchester District M E Conference opens at Duncan Memorial Church Berryville with 27 of 29 ministers present. Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker preaches on The Lord s Supper As a Memorial of Christ and a Holy Communion follows. Lay delegates will be elected tomorrow closing the district session.

Berryville Winchester Duncan Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South W. F. Locke Hubert Sydenstricker J. H. Blathis Woodstock Harry V. Wheeler Martinsburg W. Va John W. Rosenberger Charles Town R. B. Clagett Front Royal Baltimore Reba Riley Methodist Church Front Royal M.E. Church

Projects Officer To Succeed CWA Administrator

Information shows new Works Division projects will be under a projects officer who will report to the local CWA administrator. Former CWA payrolls through April 5 will be certified by the administrator. State officials have not appointed the local projects officer yet. Local former CWA projects are being transferred to FERA and will continue only if approved.

F. W. Bailey CWA Walter M. Shade State Emergency Relief Administration Shade FERA

Local Card Party Sets Benefit for Memorial Hospital

A large number of reservations has been made for a card party tomorrow evening at the George Washington Hotel to aid Memorial Hospital. Those who wish to reserve can contact Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire by tomorrow morning. Tickets are 50 cents per person or 2 dollars for a table of four, with refreshments provided. Local merchants have donated prizes for winners. the event is sponsored by the hospital's Woman's Auxiliary and aims for strong attendance.

George Washington Woman's Auxiliary

Rebuilding血 and Health with a Blood Tonic

An ad touts S.S.S. as a blood and body tonic to boost hemoglobin, appetite, color, and energy. It cites recovery from low blood percentage and claims easy restoration of strength and clear skin through a tonic used at drug stores in two sizes.

S.S S.S.S U.S.S

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