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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
6
A preventive and curable outlook on cancer urges early diagnosis and patient involvement. It cites 24 448 cured individuals over 5 to 25 years and over 1 000 cancer patients alive five years after treatment at Memorial Hospital New York, stressing patient doctor partnership and education.
John W. Rosenberger of this city attends the District of Columbia Supreme Court as a defense witness in the Cannon Burroughs case. He chaired the local Anti-Smith committee in 1928. The pair face conspiracy charges over campaign expenditures. Virginia anti-Smith leaders are also summoned as witnesses.
FAWCETT GAP Va April 12 The Mount Airy Grange held a regular closed session with home demonstration agent Miss Farrar and state worker Miss Hodsden present They discussed Poultry Raising for Farmers and a short program followed by R H Hammond state deputy speech The next meeting is set for April 24 at 8 o clock in the evening.
The article notes fickle spring weather across the lower Shenandoah Valley with an April afternoon thunderstorm bringing hail in Blue Ridge areas, lighter hail near Winchester, Berryville, and Front Royal, a 34 degree temperature reading at Winchester Research Lab, a morning snow squall, then clearer skies and a forecast of light to heavy frost in exposed places.
Constance Bennett stars in Moulin Rouge at Hable's Palace for the last time tonight. The musical comedy features two song numbers Coffee in the Morning and Boulevard of Broken Dreams and showcases Bennett's singing. Franchot Tone and Tullio Carminati co star with The Boswell Sisters in the lighthearted Hollywood musical.
First National production of Wonder Bar premieres at the Capitol Theatre to a storm of spontaneous applause. Kay Francis Al Jolson Dolores Del Rio Dick Powell and others headline a six star cast in a lavish uniquely new drama. Show runs today tomorrow and Saturday with a large enthusiastic audience.
Raymond V. Long, state architect for the State Board of Education, is due to submit completed plans for proposed consolidated school buildings at the north edge of the city and in Gainesboro district, with additions planned for Mountain View White Hall and Kernstown. If approved by local officials, bids will be called. The Frederick County School Board seeks funds from the Virginia Literary Fund, borrows three quarters from it and hopes to cover the rest locally.
The Winchester Gun Club will stage a shooting match at Rouss Park grounds at 1 PM Saturday featuring prize offerings. Events include both still and clay target shooting. Miss Rosalie Nelson hosted the Junior Century Club gathering at The Rectory on West Boscawen Street with Mrs James A. Miller presiding.
The trial reveals ledger details and deposits tied to Cannon and Miss Ada Burroughs as prosecutors seek to prove conspired reporting violations under the Federal corrupt practices act. Jameson’s February 1929 letter lists a $172,800 total contributions across multiple parties, with $65,300 to Bishop Cannon and allocations to Virginia and Indiana committees.
A party from Campbell local Presbyterians traveled to Lexington for the 11 o clock service at Washington and Lee University Chapel. Participants included Rev. E B McGukin Stewart Bell Sr Frank B Crawford J H Moling Sr William C Miller and Stewart Bell Jr. Dr Campbell was father to Rev Robert B Campbell pastor of Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church.
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