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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1934

Page

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Bowlers Banquet After City Bowling Season

In a closing banquet at the George Washington Hotel eight city bowling teams celebrated the season with a four course meal and entertainment. Frank Gearing was re elected president, officers were named, and a rules committee from each team was formed to draft next season's framework. Prizes went to winning team members Darlington Fahrney Plank Boone Gearing.

George Washington Hotel Frank Gearing League J. B. Yates American Legion D. J. Howard Rotary A. C. Halvass O'Sullivan Mifflin Clowe Kiwanis Persell Plank Legion Dr. Hawthorne Lions David Hawthorne Coca Cola Handley Peery Northern Virginia Darlington Fahrney Plank Boone Gearing Hunter Sirbaugh Roscoe Funk Ollie Taylor George Jones West Virginia Robert Legge Benjamin Puller Keller Brothers Kenneth Windle Bruce Shade Cecilia Miller Evva Stouffer H. C. Stouffer Mary Stryker

Roosevelt Welcomed Back as Congress Hailed Parade

President Roosevelt returns from Florida to a 200 strong congressional welcome at Union Station led by Vice President Garner and Speaker Rainey. Mrs Roosevelt and family join aboard as the band plays Hail to the Chief. He jokes about fish and adjournment while thanking Congress for coming.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Florida Congress Garner Rainey Union Station Capitol Marine Band Anna Dall James Roosevelt Elliott Senate House James C#isress Wirt

Be Kind To Animals Week Gains National Church and Civic Support

The Be Kind To Animals Week runs April 15 to 21, marking twenty years under the American Humane Association. Humane groups across the nation plan daily events with Humane Sunday observed by thousands of churches. Over 500,000 individuals are expected to participate, with 150 radio stations offering free airtime and broad newspaper and club involvement.

American Humane Association United States Word Humane Association Albany Humane

Lee Coble Enters June Council Race from Second Ward

Lee Coble filed as an independent Democrat candidate for the second ward in the June 12 election. A day clerk at the George Washington Hotel for nine years, he is commander of Winchester Post 2123 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served with Company I in World War I. The ticket includes four second ward contenders with the top three elected.

Lee Coble Coble George Washington Winchester Robert Y. Conrad Twenty-ninth France St. Mihiel Argonne Nancy-Lee Coble Shenandoah Valley Academy R. Frank Barr Ralph B. Snapp J. E. Keffer Fred W. Forney Peyt J. Marshall Lawrence C. Hollis

Noted Religious Editor To Speak At Braddock St Church

The Rev. Dr. Harry Earl Woolever editor of the International Religious Press will speak at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South at 8 pm next Wednesday April 18. Winchester Ministerial Association sponsors the meeting as a replacement for weekly prayer services.

Braddock St. Church Harry Earl Woolever International Religious Press Washington Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South H. E. Woolever D. D Winchester Christian Raga New York City National Methodist Press Woolever

Lawyers clash at trial of Bishop Cannon over $5000 find

During the trial of Bishop James Cannon Jr. lawyers battled over testimony about a $5000 sum found in 1931. Government agent Lee P. Oliver testified the clergyman recounted finding the money at a conference. Defense demanded to enter a transcript of the statement.

Washington James Cannon, Jr Lee P. Oliver Justice Department Robert H. McNeill Peyton Gordon

Annual Meeting Notice of Back Creek Religious Body

The secretary calls attention to the annual meeting of the executive committee in the director's room at Union Bank Winchester on Saturday April 21 at 10 o clock. Superintendents and officers of the schools should attend as tentative plans and a program for the annual convention will be outlined. J B Snapp chairs with H A Snapp and C M Rosenberger as vice chairs.

Associated Press Washington Philadelphia Connecticut Gloversville N. Y Viscose Company Lewistown Lake Carriers’ Association Nash Motor Company Kenosha, Wis Detroit Electric Autolite Toledo Ohio Glove Cutters’ Union Cleveland Federated Automobile Workers of America Buffalo Back Creek Council of Religious Education Union Bank Winchester J. B. Snapp H.A. Snapp C. M. Rosenberger

Friendship Fire Company Holds Annual Banquet

More than 200 members and guests gathered at the Friendship firehouse hall for the annual banquet. Wilbur C. Hall of Leesburg and State Senator T. Russell Cather spoke praising volunteer firemen and urging public service over personal gain.

Friendship Fire Company Fire Company Hall Wilbur C. Hall Leesburg House of Delegates Loudoun County T. Russell Cather Hall Cather State Senate

Beauty Nook Ad and Lost Dog Notice

MRS. de VONDE offers permanent waving and hair tinting at Beauty Nook 129 S Loudoun Street. Advertisement proclaims reputation as the best. Found a young black female shepherd-type dog. owner contact 629-J. If unclaimed, SPCA seeks a home.

Mrs. de Vonde Beauty Nook S. Loudoun Street

Mrs McCormac Heads Campaign For Virginia's Children

Mrs H B McCormac chairs Winchester and Frederick County in the state wide drive for the Children's Home Society of Virginia. The April 29 to May 20 campaign seeks funds to rescue and care for homeless children as the society, founded 33 years ago, has cared for over 5 000 youngsters but faces funding shortages.

H. B. McCormac Winchester Frederick County Children’s Home Society of Virginia E. Randolph Williams Richmond Children's Home Society

Chicken Supper Benefit for Rest Church Planned

Framed as a Friday event at 44 E Piccadilly Street The Virginia restaurant hosts a chicken supper from 5 to 9 pm to benefit Rest Church The ad promotes ice cold beer and a low price noting Ridgeway resident M S Snapp as associated contact or sponsor.

E. Piccadilly Street Ridgeway Benefit Rest Church

Application of Pre Pink Spray Due Next Monday

Plant Pathologist A. B. Groves from Winchester Research Laboratory urges an extra pre blossom spray to guard against scab and scale. Begin at first pink in center blossom bud, around April 16 for early varieties, applying to scab susceptible types plus the regular pink spray. Continuous spraying through pre pink to first blossoms advised if weather favors scab development. Lime sulfur 10 quarts per 100 gallons is recommended. arsenate of lead is unnecessary.

A. B. Groves Winchester Research Laboratory Delicious Ben Davis Stayman Winesap McIntosh York Grimes and Duchess

Park Concession Bids Sought by Winchester Park Association

The Winchester Park Association invites bids for park privileges including refreshment stands and the dancing pavilion. Bids must reach treasurer J William Stryker by Saturday and be accompanied by a certified check or cash of 50 dollars. Licenses must be obtained by the awarded bidders.

Winchester Park J. William Stryker

Auction Sale at Court House April 14 1934

Auction at front of court house Saturday April 14 1934 at 10 a m selling a Ford Standard Coupe Model V 8 with about 6000 miles. Terms cash. Garland Williams executor of Harrison R Deahl.

Court House Garland Williams Harrison R. Deahl

Apple Blossom Festival prize list and teachers meeting set

Prizes for artistic and commercial floats include 100 and 50 dollars with a 400 dollar grand award for veterans. A meeting for Frederick county teachers led by J Pinckney Arthur is planned for tomorrow at 1 30 pm to outline their parade roles and distribution of pupil participation letters. The festival is billed as the county’s top advertising vehicle for the apple industry and benefits to homes.

Lynch Col. B. M. Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy W. W. Glass Col. Roszel Glass Menu Arthur J. Pinckney Arthur American Legion Drum Bugle Corps Veterans Freak Ibera Total Frederick County Leslie D. Kline States

Dillinger Seen Again In Warsaw Machine Gun Raid

An AP report states John Dillinger led a machine gun raid on the Warsaw police station, slugged Officer Jud Pittingey, and stole four bulletproof vests and two revolvers. Homer Van Meter was identified as the other leader. the raid was the mob's third in Indiana cities, heightening police and bank fears.

Associated Press Warsaw Ind John Dillinger Dillinger Indiana Pittinger Sec

Bank Cold Storage Stocks Auction Details

Auction set for Saturday April 14 at 12 o'clock in the Court House. 100 shares Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Trust Co. offered in blocks of twenty five. 15 shares Virginia Apple Storage offered in blocks of five. Dunn and Duvall, Auctioneers. 4-12-1p-2%

Court House Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Trust Co Virginia Apple Storage Dunn and Duvall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Geo. Washington Hotel Nash Winchester Steam National Humane Associa Lee Cobl Bishop Cannon Back Creek Record Delegate Hall M. M. Lynch General Assembly The Friendship, Fire Co Handley Schools Bennie Davis George W. Banks Kentucky Methodist Episcopal Church, South Memorial Hospital Banks Adamsvile Tenn McTyiere College McKensie Memphis Collierville Paducah Western Virginia Charleton W. Va Kentucky Wesleyan College Mr. Banks Charleston Carrollton Kentucky Conference Mary A. Ott Lexington DR. Banks Kentucky Methodist Conference Mrs. McCormac Friends of Society Bethven Girls’ Athletic Association
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