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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1932

Page

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Doctor C R Anderson Wins City Democratic Mayoral Nomination

Prominent physician Dr C R Anderson leads F A Shryock by 136 votes and secures a council seat in the city primary. The vacancy committee names J H Henry and Herman H Hable to return for two years, while Percy Miller C H Harper W Nelson Page and W A Sale are chosen as successors in the lawmaking body.

C. R. Anderson J. H. Henry Herman H. Hable Percy Miller C. H. Harper W. Nelson Page W. A. Sale

The Ticket For Mayor and Common Council

The ticket lists mayoral candidate C. R. Anderson. For Common Council the First Ward slate includes J. H. Henry H. Hable and P. D Miller while the Second Ward slate lists C. H. Harper W. N. Page and W. A. Sale.

C. R. Anderson J. H. Henry H. H. Hable P. D Miller C. H. Harper W.N. Page W. A. Sale

Winchester Democrats Nominate Anderson For Mayor In City Primary

Democrats of Winchester held a primary nominating Dr. Charles R. Anderson for mayor and candidates for the Common Council for the June spring election. About 1,400 ballots were cast across four precincts with strong participation by women. Dr. Anderson defeated incumbent Mayor F. A. Shryock by 136 votes, 446 to 610, with results varying by precinct. Shryock led in Sarah Zane and Reuss precincts, while Anderson won Friendship City Hall and others. The city charter now gives the mayor a seat but not veto power. appeals of ordinances go to the court. (Continued on Page 6.)

Democrats Winchester W. Andrew Sale Common Council Mr. Sale Democratic Executive Committee Anderson Charles R. Anderson F. A. Shryock Frederick County Gore Shryock Dr. Anderson Friendship and City Hall Sarah Zane Reuss Engine House Reuss Sara Zane

Honolulu courtroom clashes over Kahahawai case during Massie trial

In Honolulu on April 6 the Massie Fortescue case featured courtroom clashes as jurors were selected for the murder trial of Mrs Granville Fortescue and three navy men. Defense lawyer Darrow argued juror questions about Kahahawai’s pending hearing were improper while prosecutors pressed for jurors to consider guilt regardless of the defendants actions.

Associated Press Honolulu Joseph Kahahawai Thomas H. Massie Granville Fortescue Navy Charles 8S Davis Washington Richardson Senate Fortescue Hawaii Massie Joseph Kahahawai Thalia Massie Barry Ulrich Darrow Law Ulrich Shadford’ Waterhouse George S. Davis

Fifteen Years Since America Entered World War War Story

A historical recap notes 15 years since the U S declaration of war on Germany. It recalls April 2 1917 when President Wilson convened Congress after German submarine attacks, the Flood Martin resolution, and the drive to mobilize 500 000 volunteers. Winchester guards prepared for conflict and citizens united in relief efforts.

United States Germany Winchester Woodrow Wilson Congress Thomas R. Marshall Wilson All America Voles States Army Navy Marine Virginia War Relief Association House of Representatives Miss Rankin Montana

Clinic For Cripples Saturday At District Nurse Office

A free examination clinic for cripples and other deformities will be held Saturday April 9 from 10 to 12 and 2 to 3:30 pm under the District Nurse Association at the office adjoining the county clerk. Dr. C W Smith of the University of Virginia Hospital will supervise examinations and provide expert advice.

District Nurse Association C. W. Smith University of Virginia Hospital

Winchester Steam Laundry Service Call Days

Call 28 or 29 for service at Winchester Steam Laundry with hours Monday Wednesday Saturday and Saturday.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Fresh orange and grapefruit truck arrives at Orange Store

Fresh truck load of oranges and grapefruit arrives Saturday night direct from tree to you. Best grade keeping quality for three weeks or more. Thin skin, full of juice and sweet. 154 N Main St, two doors above Crystal.

N. Main St Crystal

Renner Goes 10 Trial For Day Law Violation

Gilbert Renner faces a Frederick County Circuit Court trial on an indictment alleging possession of 66 gallons of liquor on December 30 1929 and a prior conviction within the prohibited period. Judge Williams presided with attorney J Sloan Kuykendall for Renner and Commonwealth Attorney Burr P Harrison prosecuting.

Gilbert Renner Frederick County J. Sloan Kuykendall Renner Philip Williams Commonwealth Burr P. Harrison Williams David C. Utta Loudoun County Arthur Smith Circuit Court Jas. Rosenberger Frank Johnson

Sheriff Pannett Finds 2 Stills in Frederick County

A searching party led by Sheriff Luther Pannett found two large stills late yesterday in Frederick County. A 75 gallon still with six barrels of mash was located near Mountain Falls, with no occupants found nearby. In the Ebenezer Church section a 50 gallon still with cap and worm was hidden in bushes.

Luther Pannett Frederick County Mountain Falls Ebenezeer Church

Reward offer for arrest in Kernstown boxwood theft

Reward of $50.00 for the arrest and conviction of the person who removed a boxwood plant from my property at Kernstown Virginia near M. E. Church South. 4-6-1p-51 Susan C. Lantz.

Kernstown M. E. Church, South Susan C. Lantz

Optimism Persists At Lindbergh Home Amid Hopes Of Return

Hope remains high in Hopewell New Jersey as residents await the Lindbergh baby. Authorities deny a special reason for the sense of progress though lights glowed in the nursery and Col Schwarzkopf notes no unusual activity. Col Lindbergh helped fight a brush fire nearby while two mysterious flights are cited by some as possible contact with kidnapper agents.

Associated Press Hopewell N. J Aee Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh Sourland Hills Paris H. Norman Schwarzkopf Air of Hope Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Norfolk John Hughes Curtis Schwarzkopf

Message of thanks from council candidate Henry

J Henkel Henry thanks supporters after winning the election with the largest vote for a council candidate. He frames the win as endorsement of an electric plant project to supply electricity and water, and as a protest against higher taxes. He notes a requested straw vote was refused and taxpayers spoke clearly.

Mrs. Bessie Hottel Dies After Illness in Winchester

Mrs. Bessie Bell Hottel widow of Wiliam F. Hottel died at the Cooper home on North Braddock street after more than three months of illness. She was 74, born October 7, 1857, and had lived in Winchester since 1891. Survived by her son William H. Hottel of St. Louis. Funeral at Grace Church Friday at 3 pm, Rev Dr Luther A. Thomas officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Bessie Bell Hottel Wiliam F. Hottel Winchester Norman E. Cooper North Braddock Street William H. Hottel St. Louis Transcontinental and Western Airways Harrisburg

Apply Now For Seed Loans For Farmers and Growers

Farmers and fruit growers may apply for a USDA crop production loan by meeting W. R. Legge at the Court House on Saturday April 9 at 2 o'clock.

United States Department of Agriculture W. R. Legge Court House

Death summons comes to A sale after election victory

Shenandoah festival officials race to locate the royal crown of the Apple Blossom Festival after it vanishes from its usual safe place. Director General Nelson F. Richards conducts a citywide search and questions all involved, with a surprising clue pointing to a Manassas Dairy Festival borrow.

Thompson Welch W. Va Richards Shenandoah Dynasty Nelson F. Richards An An Hs Aoa Manassey Manassas

Winchester Council Candidate William A. Sale Dies After Indigestion

William A. Sale, 52, a Winchester civic business and church figure and elected Democratic Common Council candidate from the second ward, collapsed from acute indigestion about to return home from the Winchester Woolen Company. He died shortly after at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born November 1879 in Amherst County, Va., Sale had lived in Winchester for 27 years and served as general manager of the Woolen Company.

William A. Sale Winchester Woolen Company Sale Winchester Mr. Sale Amherst County Margaret Duncan Sale

Fire destroys three buildings at Blackwells Hollow mission plant

An afternoon fire driven by a west wind wrecked the mission plant at Blackwells Hollow near Boonesville. The Patter son Memorial School House likely overheated triggering the blaze that damaged the mission home garage bell tower and St John’s Church. Archdeacon W Roy Mason estimates losses around 10000 dollars with Chinese art among the destroyed items. In separate Virginia notes life insurance reports show small declines in automobile deaths for early year months with leap day affecting comparisons.

Charlottesville Yva Blackwells Hollow Boonesville Blue Ridge Patterson Memorial St. John's Church Episcopal Church W. Roy Mason

House lands committee backs Mount Vernon purchase terms

A resolution to let the Interior Secretary set conditions for federal purchase of Mount Vernon was approved by the House lands committee. The secretary would confer with the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association on sale terms and whether the ladies would participate in caring for the property under federal supervision for years.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Mount Vernon House Lands Committee

Mrs Snyder Returns From New York Buying Trip

Mrs Charles Snider of Emmerts returns from a several day trip to New York where she purchased ladies apparel for the Emmerts Stores.

Charles Snider Emmerts New York

Dancing Lessons Mr Stafford Pemberton

For information call 1387 1 2 8 1p mon wed tf. For rent by month a house and lot with two gardens at Hayfield VA. Will furnish firewood. Possession at once. M H Rosenberger Hayfield Va. 4 6 1p 2t.

Stafford Pemberton Hayfield M. H. Rosenberger

Fredericksburg Officers to Face Murder Trial at Spotsylvania

Fredericksburg Virginia constables W Lacy White and J P Cramer are set for trial at Spotsylvania Courthouse on May 11 for the shooting death of Morris Thurman during an attempt to arrest him on an operating while intoxicated charge. The grand jury indicted them for murder though the coroner’s verdict declared the shooting justifiable homicide. Burlington Vermont eight boys from Colchester plan to present President Hoover with a maple sugar gift as they tour.

Frederiksburg W. Lacy White J. P. Cramer Spotsylvania Courthouse Morris Thurman Burlington, Vt Hoover

SEE SEE Kraft Cheese Display at Fay Pure Food Store

Kraft cheese display promotion shown at Fay Pure Food Store. The 1p-11 sign indicates a limited window for shoppers to view the display and perhaps collect samples or coupons. The event highlights Kraft products featured in the store’s advertising scan.

Harper thanks voters in Second Ward primary

Charles H. Harper expresses gratitude to the voters of the Second Ward for their support in the recent primary election. The brief notice emphasizes sincere appreciation and respectful regard for the electorate.

Supeport Charles H. Harper

Ruby Jackson Shop to display at Geo Washington Gift Shop

Hagerstown Maryland based Ruby Jackson Shop will display at the Geo Washington Gift Shop located in the George Washington Hotel Building on Thursday April 7. The collection includes frocks for all occasions knitted suits afternoon and dinner ensembles coats and accessories for misses and women. Inez McKinster is the proprietor.

Hagerstown Geo. Washington Geo. Washington Hotel Inez McKinster

JUDGE PAUL TO ADDRESS U. VA. ALUMNI

Richmond Judge John Paul of the Western District of Virginia will be the guest of honor and chief speaker at the Richmond Chapter of the University of Virginia Alumni Association monthly meeting. The Westmoreland Club hosts. Archibald G. Robertson is chapter president.

Richmond, Ward John Paul United States District Court For Western District of Virginia Richmond University of Virginia Alumni Association Westmoreland Club Archibald G. Robertson

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America Orange Atta Pannett Great Britain Westminster Abbey London Fountain’s St. Mary’s of York Tintern Kirkstall Rievaulx Sourland Mountain Mansion J. Henkel Henry W.F. Hottel A. Sale Ruby Jackson Paul U. VA Chicago Nix Joseph Sychowski Kagachi India Sherridan Manitoba Lizzie Zakopane Poland Verona Italy Rice Growers
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