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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1934

Page

7

You Can Sew This Yourself Pattern 9030 Ad

An old pattern promotion shows how to make a smart little girl’s frock with a contrasting yoke and sleeves. It offers fabric options, size 10 to 20, yardage needs, and a 15 cent pattern order plus 15 cent book price. Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department advertises the Summer Edition of the Marian Martin Pattern Book for sewing guidance.

Jersey Marian Martin Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department 18Th St New York N. Y

Marines Return From Haiti Ends U S Intervention Era

The Marines will depart Port au Prince by August 15 signaling the end of American intervention in Haiti after 19 years. Roosevelt’s July visit sped withdrawal two months early as Haiti regains sovereignty and the United States winds down customs control and military support.

Associated Press Washington Haiti Latin America Port Au Prince Uncle Sam America Roosevelt Republic United States Caco

Million Daily In Corn-Hog Checks Now Going Out

Washington officials say corn-hog benefit checks are issued at about 1 million dollars daily. The system can process roughly 65,000 checks per day, aiming to complete initial payments by September 15 under contracts to reduce production.

Associated Press Washington A. G. Black

Scalp of Chief Sunny Sky Rescued by Towson Police

A Baltimore Sun account says Chief Sunny Sky, a full blooded Indian, fled Towson but was saved from a threatening group by Patrolman James Covahey. He was detained at the station with other entertainers selling Alligator Oil, and a peace conference ensued over unpaid wages. The chief left Towson after a five dollar per person claim and a division of about 3.18 dollars each.

Sunny Sky Srate Negro Group Police Towson Baltimore Sun Winchester Joppa Dulang Valley James Covahey Covahey Cavahey Rezin Hobbs Hobbs

Life of Vergie Winters at Capitol Theatre

Warner Bros presents The Life of Vergie Winters at the Capitol in a three day run. John Boles stars with a supporting cast that includes Helen Vinson Molly O Day Wesley Barry and others in a sweeping drama from 1910 to 1932 praised as distinguished poignant and gripping. Also showing are McNamee News and a two reel Thelma Todd comedy Three Chumps Ahead.

Ann Harding John Boles Vergie Winters Capitol Theatre RKO Radio Helen Vin

Gold Rush Romance Dazzles At Palace With Star Cast

The 1934 film Wild Gold opens at the Palace Theatre starring John Boles Claire Trevor and Harry Green. The revived Red Rock town set frames glamour drama and human comedy amid a modern bonanza ghost town revival. Extended run ends tonight.

John Boles Palace Palace Theatre Claire Trevor Harry Green Ruth Gillette Red Rock Suzanne Kaaren Wini Shaw Bianca Vischer Elsie Larson Gloria Roy Myra Bratton

Third of Gem Robbery Suspects Is Under Arrest

Frederick Moultroup, 21, arrested in Rochester on a $400 jewelry store robbery in Leesburg with two companions Robert Hughes, 19, and John Spinks, 21. Case to go before a special grand jury. The trio also linked to a Berryville Jewel theft. Rings credited to the group were discarded. one suspect reportedly disposed bath articles in Goose Creek.

The Star Leesburg Rochester E. S. Adrian Frederick Moultroup Fairfax County Goose Creek

Local Library Hosts L. Neil Woods Exhibit of Civil War and Colonial Scenes

The Winchester Historical Association presents a two group display at Handley Library featuring L. Neil Woods drawings. The colonial era and Civil War subjects include Col. George Washington with the Coldstream Guards and Morgan’s scouts, a Lincoln portrait, Stonewall Jackson on Old Sorrel, and a Confederate sharpshooter. The color pictures emphasize local Virginia history with Wood’s precision and local context.

L. Neil Woods Evening Star Handley Library Winchester Historical Association Abraham Lincoln Virginia George Washington Coldstream Guards Braddock Road Frederick County Daniel Morgan Wildernes Morgan Continental Army Johnny Red Pipe Jackson Foot Cavalry Stonewall Jackson Kernstown Ashby’s Gap Blue Ridge

Harley Ineligible To Enter Senate Race in Virginia

Patrick J. Harley former Secretary of War says he is not eligible for Virginia Senate nomination. He is a Tulsa Ohio citizen and voter and does not hold state citizenship, despite being urged by Loudoun County Republicans and a southern Virginia Republican. He noted a Virginia resident also discussed the matter with him.

Associated Press Washington Patrick J. Harley Virginia Tulsa Ohlo Loudoun County

Miss Burgraeve Tracks New Style Montgomery Ward Washer

Miss Mildred Burgraeve notes a redesigned electrical washer by Montgomery Ward heading to 500 retail stores. The new unit signals a shift in home appliance styling and sales strategy for the chain.

Mildred Burgraeve Montgomery Ward

Smith Brings Thoroughbreds To Farnley Estate

Eastern horsemen visited Farnley Estate to view blueblood thoroughbred draft horses imported to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. Alexander Mackay Smith owns the Clarke county breeding farm and recently bought four Cleveland type horses in Yorkshire England. The herd includes a six year old stallion two mares aged two and three and a yearling.

Escapes Injury After Car Leaves Martinsburg Pike

Mrs. B. F. Sager escaped serious injury when her car went off the Martinsburg Pike near York's Filling Station and crashed through a wire fence. She was taken home in the Friendship ambulance suffering from shock and remained in a nervous condition the next morning. The automobile was not seriously damaged. The accident occurred about 8 15 p m and no reason was given for leaving the highway.

B. F. Sager Martinsburg Pike York Friendshi

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