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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
3
ACS NAR A PERSONAL and Miss Hedrick sent entries including Triple Bar and two horses shown at Upperville Berryville and other shows in recent years. Madrigal Tom, a handsome chestnut sorrel, competed in classes 85 handicap touch out and middle weight hunters and hurdlers.
A weekend calendar lists multiple anniversaries reunions and club gatherings across the region. Stone Church hosts an annual reunion near Teenspring while Woodman's Park hosts the Modern Woodmen of America picnic near Middletown. Other reunions occur at Fishers Hill Cross Junction Greenspring Angers Store and Dick homestead. Civic groups meet at George Washington Hotel First Baptist Church and various churches host choirs and lodge sessions.
Two young couples obtained county clerk marriage licenses with parental consent. Beulah Crismore, 15, and Harry Hickerson, 17, from Winchester route No 3, signed by both sets of parents. Agatha Johnson, 16, and Ralph Johnson, 30, of Cross Junction and Whitacre, had the bride's father sign as required. The second couple also mentions the bride’s father’s consent. Lane Selton Beamer born to Otho and Eleanor Beamer in Washington D C at Garfield Hospital. Lane’s mother, formerly Eleanor Hedrick, is daughter of Dr and Mrs Henry Hedrick of Washington. Beamer is a medical student at Kirksville College in Missouri. Mrs Beamer’s father was with Aberdeen ordnance proving grounds. her mother works with the United States Panel Observatory in Washington. Anna Hedrick, a Clarendon attorney, spent the weekend at Hedrick estate, Hayfield, preparing horses for the Charles Town horse and colt show. Hedrick, an experienced horsewoman, has had notable show ring success.
Miss Agatha C Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton R Johnson of Loom West Virginia, married Ralph E Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson of Whitacre in a ceremony at the United Brethren Church on North Avenue yesterday afternoon. The couple plans to reside in Whitacre where Johnson farms.
London reports a tentative 1934 35 wheat export quota of 10 000 000 bushels for the United States while Argentina is set at 150 000 000 bushels. Canada and Australia figures unclear though likely around 270 000 000 and 140 000 000 bushels respectively. Washington notes the U S will export zero next year as drought and AAA payments shape policy.
Belgian scientist Max Cosyns plans a dawn balloon ascent into the stratosphere, a second anniversary flight following his earlier Cosyns Piccard ascent with Prof. Auguste Piccard. The piece notes Cosyns as a stratosphere pioneer and mentions the Mt Izaru Costa Rica vantage claim regarding ocean views from the summit.
A broad soaking rain covered the Atlantic seaboard and moved into the Alleghenies, delivering 2.30 inches in just over 24 hours. The month totals 4.46 inches, well above the 21 year August average of 3.29 inches. Farmers report corn revival, pastures recovering, and apples set for maturation barring more storms.
Funeral services for William E. Henry 78 were conducted at Mount Hebron Cemetery Chapel at 2 pm Thursday. The Rev. Stanley McFarland nephew of the deceased led hymns by William C. and Godfrey Miller. Henry born September 2 1956 was the son of Robert and Lydia Henry natives of Strasburg who moved to the city young. Pallbearers included Dr. A. D. Henkel Sydney Curl John Collins Albert Smallwood James Johnson and Joseph O’Leary. Relatives from Franklin Pa Morgantown W Va and Washington DC attended, including his widow Mrs. William E. Henry and many children.
Evangeline Booth, head of the Salvation Army in the United States, arrived at Plymouth England from the United States. She said she comes with an open mind to discuss questions to be considered by the army council at sessions starting August 28.
Evangelistic services begin at Kernstown Methodist Church at 8 tonight and continue through the week with Vacation Bible School starting the 24th. A Bible School picnic will be held at Opequon Presbyterian Church at noon Thursday.
Rufus F. Chapin of Chicago banker has served Rotary International treasurer since 1912 and was reelected at the Detroit convention chaired by President D. J. Howard of the Winchester Club. Chapin is a longtime Chicago Rotary member and prominent host of friends worldwide. Mrs. J. H. Henry and family lease a Shenandoah River cabin near Charles Town West Virginia for a two week stay.
Election surprise as McMahon wins re election by acclamation after insurgent backing. Executive council expands from nine to 17. Morris E George loses bid. Emil Rieve presides, interrupts Bernard Herman as delegates boo and heckle during the exchange over Viscose strike policy.
At Little America Antarctica on August 16 a radioed report from Dr Thomas C Poulter details Rear Admiral Richard Byrds severe illness during his four and a half month vigil. Byrd feared his relief party would arrive too late yet showed improvement, staying true to the polar code as he endured relapses in June and July before slowly recovering strength.
A June 15 dated note describes letters and their locations. Observers remark on a complete scientific data set and a continuous temperature record despite a broken thermometer. The note was hidden as the party entered the shack.
Mrs Harris on sighting her rival at a grocery counter fired, saying her husband flaunted relations with Mrs Hawthorne in her face. Police report notes motive tied to marital affairs as the shooting occurred before witnesses including Betty Hawthorne and Mrs Harrison.
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