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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

Page

6

Mrs Brinton's Class Excels In Spring Recital

Winchester attendees praised Mrs Peter Yates Brinton's vocal recital featuring granola selections from Mignon Carmen and Don Giovanni. Mary Greenway Russell Kathryn McFadden Yost Virginia Cover Russell and others delivered polished numbers with notable contrasts and elegant costumes.

Winchester United States George Washington Hotel Peter Yates Brinton Granolma Mary Greenway Kathryn McPadden Yost Virginia Cover Russell Mignon Mary Greenway Russell Arditi Lucretia Bori Metropolitan Opera Company Yost Katherine Childs Mozart Mary Greenway _ Russell Lucia di Brinton Elizabeth Crawford Margaret Kelchner Martha Cuthbert Anita Lanahan Meta Kline Eloise Caldwell Marie Swinson Marshall Kline Kathryn McFadden Yost Helen Miller Browne

Stock Market Undecided In Day's Dealings

The stock market was indecisive with small price changes as traders waited. Grains remained soft after an early decline while silver and rubber rose and cotton followed cereals. Foreign currencies showed renewed strength against the dollar as bonds stayed firm. The pound opened in London at 5.144 dollars and call money returned at 1 percent.

Associated Press New York City London

Bank President Slain In Hold-Up

Springfield Ohio April 20 A bandit shot and killed H M Saylor president of the Farmers Deposit Bank of New Vienna during an attempted bank hold up in the village east of the city.

Bank Associated Press Springfield Ohio H. M. Saylor Farmers Deposit Bank of New Vienna Here

Beauty Pageant Tonight Draws Big Crowd at Handley High

A large audience is expected at the American Legion beauty pageant tonight at Handley High School Auditorium. Pre sold tickets admit holders through a separate door to avoid lines. general admission waits. Dance after the program features Soddy Haines Virginians and other acts by Miss Winifred Whitlock and Sadie Winkelstein with the Blue and Gold Orchestra directed by George W. Jones. Sponsors include The Little Theatre Shenandoah Valley Academy J E Murnan and A P Store among others.

Handley High School George Washington Hotel Soddy Haines Earl J. Clowser John 38. Miller Hardware Company Sargent Harry Hanst Winifred Whitlock Sadie Winkelstein Blue and Gold Orchestra George W. Jones Irvan O’connell Mary Louise Ritenour Jane Bickers Helen Chauderis Bee Keeler Pauline Hodge Helen Rice Hatcher Cathryn Mae Garber Helen Cather the Little Theatre Shenandoah Valley Academy the Little School J. E. Murnan The Southern Inn E. W. J. Hearty, Inc Apple Brokers Virginia Glass Land Co Winchester Whelesale Grocery Corp George W. Kurtz Crawford Clothing Co Novick Transfer and Storage C. Largent Bunker Hill Orchards

Senate Banking Committee Approves Wall Street Bill

The revised stock market control bill won Senate banking committee approval by 11 to 8 after a two year probe into Wall Street practices. The measure, described as having “teeth” to curb abuses, moves to the Senate with President Roosevelt’s backing ensuring early action.

Associated Press Washington Senate Banking Committee Wall Street Senate Ferdinand Pecora Roosevelt

Seamen Seek Talks With Relief Officials in Washington

Baltimore sailors who marched to Washington to press grievances met with federal relief administration officials. They were offered shelter and meals as talks were arranged this afternoon to protest actions affecting a shelter they occupy and its management.

Associated Press Washington Baltimore Federal Relief Administration

Salvation Army Plans Special Services at Court House Hall

Captain Tritton of the Baltimore Salvation Army will conduct special services at 8 o clock tomorrow evening and preach there at 8 o clock day evening. Major Mars, officer in charge, extends everyone a cordial invitation to attend.

Tritton Baltimore Salvation Army Court House Hall Mars

Murder Charge Filed In Case Of Claude H Krout

Washington county grand jury in Hagerstown Maryland indicted Claude H Krout restaurant owner 47 for the fatal April 7 shooting of Owen D Shirley in the Vivian Hotel lobby Shirley a native of the county was 61 and died three hours after being wounded Krout told police the shooting followed a rent dispute and planned to shoot himself after wounding Shirley He was disarmed by two hotel guests. Shirley is survived by his widow a daughter Vivian and four siblings.

Washington Mty Grand Jury Hagerstown Claude H. Krout Owen D. Shirley Shirley Vivian Hotel Krout Frederick County Miss Vivian Shirley Alonzo Shirley Darkesville W. Va Albert Snapp Washington, D. C Carrie Barrett Fredericks County Nannie Taylor Kokomo Ind J. R. Eversole Altoona

Renovation Plan Aims at Small Home Upgrades Nationwide

Administration outlines a vehicle to fund renovation of small homes with subsidies from 200 to 2000 dollars totaling up to 1.5 million. The program shifts from mass home building to targeted upgrades and mortgage loan guarantees. A nationwide publicity drive will urge homeowners to report needs while Congress may authorize a government backed mortgage guarantee operation to back private lending.

Associated Press Washington White House Roosevelt Congress

Branch Office Of Troy Laundry Burglarized

The Winchester branch of the Hagerstown Troy Laundry on West Boscawen Street was entered last night by burglars. A broken glass pane allowed access. the cash register was opened but no money was taken and no items left in the care of the establishment were stolen. Manager H A Green found the scene on arriving to work and believed the robbers sought money only.

Winchester Hagerstown Troy West Boscawen Street H. A. Green Green Greiner Nana Satin Mimi Paris Grenner

Chicago Grain Market Prices Today

Closing quotations in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets show Chicago prices at 75 38 for today with July at 75 7/8 and September at 77, while Baltimore spot wheat stands at 81 12 and Winchester spot at 77. Corn quotations list July at 47 and September at 47, delivered at Winchester at 55 bushels per shel and $2.75 per barrel.

Chicago Baltimore The Star Inchester Milling Corporation Stickell Sales Corporation North Washington Street Hagerstown

Slander Suit In Progress In Circuit Court

Continued testimony details a plaintiff and witnesses about alleged derogatory statements by Zinn. The plaintiff’s case proceeds, with the court expected to hear remaining testimony later today and into tomorrow as the trial advances.

Zinn

Vacancies In Federal Service Open Examinations Announced

The United States Civil Service Commission announces competitive examinations for vacancies including store keeper gauger junior forester rubber stamp maker and others. Apply to J. H. Taylor secretary of the local board Winchester post office for complete information.

United States Civil Service Commission Bureau of Industrial Alcohol J. H. Taylor Winchester

Curtain At Eight at the Palace Tonight

Palace feature presenting Curtain At Eight starring Dorothy Mackaill and C Aubrey Smith with Paul Cavanagh in a mystery drama. Also Mystery Squadron with Bob Steele and Shanghaid Mickey. Saturday shows Ghost Valley with Tom Keene. Kiddies receive one free ice cream cone from 10 am to 6 pm courtesy of Garbers Ice Cream Co.

Dorothy Mackaill Palace Majestic Palace Theatre C. Aubrey Smith Paul Cavanagh Marion Shilling Sam Hardy Russell Hopton Natalie Moorhead Anthelma Stevens Bob Steele Mickey Mouse Tom Keene Ghost Valley Garbers

Riptide runs three days at Capitol with Norma Shearer

Norma Shearer finishes a three day Capitol Theatre run in Riptide with Herbert Marshall as her husband and Robert Montgomery as her lover. The program includes The Evolution of the Waltz organ advertisement and a big Saturday lineup featuring I Like It That Way Puss In Boots Leon Errol Buddys Garage Looney Tune and a 65 child musical version.

Warner Bros. Capitol Norma Shearer Norman Shearer Capitol Theatre Herbert Marshall Robert Montgomery Billy Barne Capitol Leon Errol P. T. A. Woman's Organizations Billy Barnes

Ridin Thru and Pirate Treasure pace Colonial program

The Colonial Theatre shows Tom Tyler western Ridin Thru featuring horse stealing and high action, plus chapter 2 of Richard Talmadge serial Pirate Treasure and a Vitaphone comedy Girl Trouble. The program promises two-fisted fights and notable horsemanship.

Tom Tyler Colonial Theatre Richard Talmadge

Registered Nurse Drama Comes to Capitol Theatre

First National release “Registered Nurse” features Bebe Daniels as a nurse in a metropolitan hospital. The romantic drama follows the love life of nurses and doctors with a new twist based on Florence John and Wilton Lackaye Jr. stories.

Capitol Theatre Florence John Wilton Lackaye, Jr Metropolitan Bebe Daniels

Church notices invite attendance at multiple communities

Church listings for Thomas Morgan Brucetown Burnt Factory Stephenson Welltown Crums show Sunday School times, youth services, preaching and midweek prayer meetings. An editorial paragraph urges churchgoers and nonattenders alike to support churches and welfare groups, emphasizing community welfare.

Thomas Morgan Brucetown Lillian Carter Wadesville Burnt Factory Stephenson Welltown

Epworth League Meeting Invites All Members

The a m Epworth League at 7 20 p m extends a cordial invitation to all members and friends to attend the gathering.

A. m. Epworth League

Burroughs Receives Anti Smith Funds in Citizens Account

Fragments indicate payments labeled anti Smith work were placed in The Citizens account while other sums were given to Miss Burroughs.

Citizens Miss Burroughs

Revival Services Announced Across Three Churches

Rural Methodist Episcopal reports revival services led by Evangelist Mr Stewart at Little Mountain Church with schedule at Bunker Hill White Hall and Little Mountain including Sunday School Epworth League and evening preachings. Radio singers from Hagerstown to accompany revival.

Frederick and Area M E Church Schedule Announces Service Changes

The notice lists Sunday services at Frederick, South Frederick, Macedonia, Round Hill and Carpers Valley churches. It notes Paxtons and Relief schedules adjusted to accommodate a funeral and extends a cordial welcome to all congregants.

Macedonia Round Hill Carpers Valley Paxtons

County Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Sunday School at Cedar Creek Marlboro 10 a.m. led by J. M. Boggs. Morning sermon at 11 by Rev. Allen Jones. Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Sunday School 9:30 a.m. superintendent F Estes Kline. Evening sermon 7:30 p.m. Odd Fellows of Stephens City will attend. Public invited.

Allen Jones Cedar Creek Marlboro J. M. Boggs Cedar Clift Vaucluse F .Estes Kline Odd Fellows Stephens City

Galilee Church of Christ Announces July Revival

Galilee Church of Christ on Welltown Road announces a revival meeting starting July 29 led by Evang list H. D. Coffey Buckner Va state evangelist of the Church of Christ. Bible School at 10 a m Communion at 11 a m Children Day service June 17. Everyone is welcome.

Welltown Road F. B. Sapp H. D. Coffey Buckner Church of Christ

Opequon Group Rev G M Morrow Services

The Opequon Group led by Rev G M Morrow schedules Sunday services at multiple churches. Opequon Memorial in Kernstown hosts Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with evening events at 7 p m and 8 p m. Round Hill Burnt Church and Opequon Chapel also list Sunday School hours and Christian Endeavor meetings. Stine's Chapel has preaching at 10 a m and Sunday School at 11 a m.

G. M. Morrow Opequon Memorial Kernstown Round Hill Christian Endeavor Burnt Church Opequon Chapel Stine’s Chapel

Gainesboro M E Church Service Schedule

Pine Grove Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m. Old as ae School hosts 10 a m preaching at 8 p m. Gainesville? church listing incomplete with several unreadable lines.

C. G. Russell Pine Grove Geinhsvors

Campaign fund denies responsibility in anti-Smith group

In court, James Cannon Jr. and aides claim they organized the headquarters committee and used checks signed by the committee and countersigned by Ada L. Burroughs. Cannon describes considering a European trip for health and mentions discussing the corrupt practices act and reporting plans for the South headquarters. He cites ill and dead colleagues who supported anti-Smith actions.

Rate One Headquarters Committee American National Bank Anti-Smith Democrats James Cannon, Jr Ada L. Burroughs South Cannon J. Sidney Peters Newport News J. W. Hough Norfolk George N. Conrad S. D. Woodson R. B. Howard Europe

Reliance United Brethren Church Announces Lectures and Schedules

Rev H E Richardson of Reliance United Brethren Church lists a Japan lecture at 8 p m Saturday April 21 and Philippines lectures October nights at Ridings Chapel Friendship Reliance Greenway with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 3 30 p m in Reliance Stephens City and related times for several locations.

H. E Richardson Japan Reliance Stephens City Philippines Ridings Chapel Friendship Reliancé Greenway

Virginia Editor Reflects on Campaign Letters

A leader recalls postmarked letters urging support for or against Virginia candidates. The remarks describe citizens urging a stance on Old Virginia and a wave of messages about voting choices.

Special Employment Ad for Married Women in Fashion Frocks

National fashion firm seeks married women for a paid role offering $15 weekly and free dresses. No canvassing or investment required. Send dress size to Fashion Frocks, Dept. P-1380, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati Ohio

Auction for Col. Murphy Home Goods in Jefferson County

Public auction at Claymont Court the former Col. Murphy home 32 miles southwest of Charles Town Jefferson County West Virginia begins at 9 a m. Collectible antique and modern furniture plus Haviland china and glassware. Write auctioneer Mrs R H Fletcher agent for heirs for large offered bill Charles Town West Virginia April 20 1911

Claymont Court Col. Murphy Charles Town Jefferson County W. Va Summit Point Haviland

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Legion Salvation Army Special Services Troy Laundary Ovmetnes Cal Haple Warner Bros. Colonial Church News Brucetown Circuit M. E. Church Valley Airways Flying School Rural Methodist Episcopal J. D Russell County Presbyterian Galilee Opequon Group Gainesboro Reliance United Brethren Church Virginia Smith Hoover R. H. Fletcher C. Preston Engle W. Moore Apollo George Muffat Amitten Bordenave Fate Ike George Moffat George Mariselle Old Greiner Nioe John S. Miller & Co C. I. Brumback’s
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