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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1935

Page

5

Grand American Trap Tournament Opens In Vandalia

The thirty sixth Grand American program opens at Vandalia home of the American Trapshooting Association with nearly 1,000 entrants from states, Canal Zone and Canada. L. G. Dana, Walter Beaver, Gra American winner, and Mrs. Lela Hall lead a strong field as 200 targets per entrant determine national class and state team honors.

Vandalia American Trapshooting Association Union Canal Zone Canada L. G. Dana Oil City Walter Beaver Berwyn Lela Hall Fast Lynee

Winchester Skeet Club Represented at National Meet

C. J. Tony Renner and Willis F. Anderson of the Winchester Skeet and Gun Club depart for the national tournament in Vandalia Ohio this week. Both shooters have strong records with the club and the Virginia State Trapshooters Association and have won several championship events in recent years.

Winchester Vandalia Ohio C. J Tony”) Renner Willis F. Anderson Messrs. Renner Anderson Virginia State Trapshooters’ Association

Solberg Sees Greenland Route as Possible Trans Atlantic Path

Bergen reports Thor Solberg and radio operator Paul Oscanyan landed after a 29 day flight from New York. Solberg hopes the feat proves a Greenland route to Norway as the eastern terminus, noting it would be the easiest with first-class machines, harbors, and weather service. he plans to visit his mother at Floroe after celebration with seven siblings.

Bergen Norway Thor Solberg America Greenland Solberg Paul Oscanyan New York Floroe Leif Eriksen

Coffee Shop To Be Open Late

The Hotel Jack Coffee Shop will stay open until midnight starting tonight announced by manager Mrs. F L Buckley who has led the shop for about a year The shop will open at 6 a m Mrs Buckley thanked patrons for support and pledged continued quality service

F. L. Buckley

Appreciative of Tested Friendship

The Heflin family near Gettysburg, whose home burned, express deep gratitude to former Hayfield neighbors for a large donation of provisions, clothing, furniture, kitchen items, and cash, sent in a truckload days after the fire. They call good friends consoling and uplifting in distress.

Hayfield Heflin Gettysburg Evening Star

Close Call For Federal Sleuth

Seattle report details a late night call about an intoxicated man attempting to climb a telephone pole. Two patrolmen investigated and noted the man was not intoxicated, but a federal Treasury Department investigator.

Seattle Federal Treasury Department

Regulars and National Guard Play War Games

Washington reports over 300 000 soldiers in summer drills as the first army begins large scale maneuvers. About 50 000 regulars and national guard troops gather at Pine Camp New York and Mount Gretna Pennsylvania under Major General Dennis E. Noland. Training spans summer with regional divisions and paper war games transitioning to live field exercises in New Jersey and Fort Lewis Washington later in September.

Washington First Army Pine Camp N. Y Mount Gretna National Guard Dennis E. Noland War Department New Jersey New England Atlantic Seaboard Pacific Coast Fort Lewis Wash Ninth Corps Far West

Funeral rites held for Holt Hottle in Middletown Va

A large turnout attended the funeral of James William Holt Hottle, 65, at his Middletown home. Rev F B Sapp led services with three hymns. Interment followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Relatives came from Newport News Lynchburg Winchester Washington DC Strasburg Meadow Mills and nearby areas.

Middletown James William Holt Hottle F. B. Sapp Walnut Springs Christian Church Mount Carmel Cemetery W. A. Everly Park Everly Fred Kline W. P. Spiggle John E. Legge J. H. Fisher Davids. Rhodes W. B. Little E. R. Sperry Lucy Lee Henkel Newport News Casper Henkel Lynchburg Catherine Worsely Winchester Lee Hottle Washington, D. C McInturff Strasburg Meadow Mills

Orchids To You Featured At Hable's Palace Today

John Boles and Jean Muir headline the Fox film Orchids To You at Hable's Palace today and Tuesday with Butterworth also in the cast. The romance on screen blends a clever ploy by Boles as a witty attorney with charm, while the production promises a mix of music and light novelty in a popular Fox release.

John Boles Jean Muir Fox Boles Butterworth

The Irish In Us shines at Capitol with Cagney trio

The Capitol Theatre hosted the local premiere of The Irish In Us starring James Cagney Pat O'Brien and Frank McHugh. The three veterans deliver varied performances while Mary GordonSteps into a standout mother role transforming a familiar setup into a memorable screen event.

James Cagney Pat O’brien Frank McHugh Devil Dogs Capitol Theatre O’brien McHugh Pat Mary Gordon Hollywood

Policy Holders To Meet Aug. 23 In Shenandoah

Shenandoah Farmers Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company will hold its biennial meeting on Friday August 23 at 10 o’clock in the Woodstock courthouse. President Gilbert Pence of Woodstock notes the company holds $10,000,000 in fire insurance in force and posted a low loss rate of $9,386.97 for the past year, or nine cents per every $100 of coverage. Secretary Treasurer E L Campbell reports losses were heavier June 1 1933 to June 1 1934, then $9,386.97 from June 1 1934 to June 1 1935, with a surplus around $11,000 as of April 1. Campbell reviews fire loss prevention tips including chimney repairs and safe handling of ashes and lanterns.

Shenandoah Farmers’ Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company Woodstock Gilbert Pence Home Mutual Fire Insurance Virginia E. L. Campbell Campbell

Bible Pageant at Massanetta Shown as Grand Outdoor Spectacle

Harrisonburg article describes Massanetta Springs outdoor pageant an immense musical dramatic production retelling Old Testament tales from Noah to Moses. It features a 150 voice choir, hundreds of costumed characters, a gold calf procession, and a climactic delivery of the Ten Commandments followed by an epilogue with The Inflammatus.

Harrisonburg Massanetta Springs Noah Moses Lot Abraham Jacob Rachel Esau Laban Egypt Aaron Elijah Gold

Life of Massanetta program deepens church mission

Massanetta Springs featured three services with Bishop Arthur J. Moore delivering the main sermon on church needs amid present difficulties. The schedule highlighted Methodist Day with ministers addressed by Dr. S. K. Cockrell and Bishop Moore, plus afternoon recreation and evening talks by Dr. H. A. Tronside and the Massanetta Quartet.

Bishop Moore Fannie Lupton Arthur J. Moore George F. Krueger LoRean Hodapp Wm. Evans S. K. Cockrell Staunton Virginia Massanetta Quartet Nelson Huffman LoRean Hoapp H. A. Tronside Chicago Ill Harrisonburg Massanetta Springs F. Berry Plummer Hagerstown United Brethren Joseph A. Vance Detroit Northern Presbyterian Church Albert W. Beaven Rochester N. Y America I. T. Jacobs Massanetta H. A. Ironside Moody Memorial Church John McDowell New York General Assembly J. L. Mauze Kansas City Dr. Moore Peter Jesus Methodist Wesley Methodist Church Twerue Moore

Preachers urged bold faith and fiery church mission

Dr William Evans praised courage and conquest in sermons urging Christians to resist fear and preach with conviction. He contrasted modern timidity with early church zeal, calling for generous giving and missions while criticizing reliance on wealth and delaying action for church needs.

Wm. Evans Church of Christ Moody Oxford England Paul

Hitch Hiker Is Fatally Injured in Maryland

Quintman T. Loller a 37 year old Birmingham Alabama hitch hiker was killed after being struck near Aberdeen Maryland by a Havre De Grace man Robert Widdelkind. Loller died at Havre De Grace Hospital from his injuries.

Baltimore Quintman T. Loller Birmingham Ala Aberdeen Loller Robert Widdekind Havre de Grace

Osmium Iridium and Rhodium Outshine Gold in Value

Osmium and iridium command higher prices than gold while rhodium tops jewelry plating costs. Used in niche roles such as tipping fountain pens and precision bearings, these metals prove more valuable per ounce.

Will Rogers and Wiley Post Honored in Oklahoma

Oklahoma memorials emerge for Will Rogers and Wiley Post after their Alaska crash. The Oklahoma Philatelic Society urged a commemorative stamp. Tulsa seeks Will Rogers Highway. Claremore names airports and plans memorials. Post burial set for Memorial Park in Oklahoma City. Rogers burial possible in Chelsea.

Oklahoma City Will Rogers Wiley Post The Oklahoma Philatelic Society Roosevelt Farley Oklahoma Tulsa J. B. Underwood Chelsea Claremore

Efficiency at 3 A M Sparks Quick Town Rescue

Des Moines winterbottom wakes at 315 AM to start as bakery truck driver and smells smoke from a neighbor building. He rouses Dr. F J Norman and reports for work on time. Norman’s daughter is rescued from smoke and unharmed. Nearby, a gunpoint robbery in Aurora draws police to gunshots as John Bodish is arrested. Chicago rails at a rubbish receptacle design contest with first prize of 100 dollars for beautified trash bins.

Des Moines Herbert G. Winterbottom F. J. Norman Credit Aurora Ill John Bodish Pontiac Reformatory Carl Lindquist Bodish Chicago Park District

Freckle Contest Awards Cup to John Mc Cann

Philadelphia judges award a silver cup to John Mc Cann aged 11 for the most freckles per square inch, ending a lengthy counting effort.

Philadelphia John McCann

Aurora police squad arrest marksman in robbery case

In Aurora Illinois a police squad arrested a suspect described as a marksman in connection with a robbery. Police did not disclose a specific name or location beyond the city. Investigators continue to seek details and motives behind the incident.

Forty dogs escape Fairmont pound after boy opens gate

A rabies scare prompted a roundup in Fairmont West Virginia, but forty dogs fled when a small boy pried the pound gate lock to free his own hound. Local authorities pursued and recaptured many dogs as residents reacted to the incident.

Fairmont W. Va

Rich Lace Embellishes Marian Martin Afternoon Dress Pattern 9511

Attractive afternoon frock for the larger woman features a deeply pointed V neck and saddle-shoulder sleeves. Oblique seams slim the hips. uses satin-back crepe or crepe. diagramed Lew Chart included. Send fifteen cents for pattern and book, write name address style number and size. Book and pattern together twenty five cents. Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department.

Marian Martin Lew Marian Martin

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