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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1934

Page

2

Front Royal Social Notes and Local Visitors

Front Royal residents and visitors figure in a roundup of social events. Families and guests travel between Washington D C Charlottesville and Fauquier counties with appearances at luncheon visits and weekend gatherings. Local residents Mrs C W Burner and others recover from injuries while extended visits to Harrisburg Atlantic City and New York are noted.

Sara Montz Charlottesville Front Royal Fauquier County W. G. Strickler

Growth of Children Better Than Any Time in History

Dr. Logan Clendening argues modern nutrition and housing improve child growth. He notes growth curves steady to age ten, reduced impact of famine, and the role of nutritional reserves. He cites San Francisco general strike obsolescence and housing as health policy, with pamphlets available from the author.

Logan Clendening M. D San Francisco Karl Marx United States England France

Wild Waterfowl Hunters Must Buy $1 Stamp

Congress requires a $1 federal migratory bird hunting stamp for all waterfowl hunters starting September 28. The uncancelled stamp must be affixed to the hunter's license and worn at all times. Funds fund wild waterfowl protection.

Police seek Fleischer over Labatt kidnapping case

Fingerprints found on the abandoned car used in the John Labatt kidnapping led Canadian and Detroit authorities to pursue Harry Fleischer. The reported suspect, once tied to the Lindbergh baby case, was being questioned by police as the investigation unfolded.

John Labatt London Ontario Brewer Detroit Harry Fleischer Fleischer

Baseball Standings and Schedule Today

American League team leaders Detroit and New York hold top records with Cleveland Boston and Washington following. In the National League New York and Chicago lead with St Louis Boston and Pittsburgh close behind. Yesterday results include New York defeating Cincinnati 7 to 4 and Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 2. Today’s matchups include Detroit at Boston and New York at Cincinnati.

Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago St.Louis W. L. Pet Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati

Worsley Wins Medal at Camp Meade for Efficiency

Robert M. Worsley formerly of Shenandoah now living with his grandmother Mrs. B. Larrick Winchester received a medal at the Citizen's Military Training camp at Fort George C. Meade Md in 1934. A special board of officers cited his military conduct and efficiency after tests showing his superiority among trainees of his grade and organization.

Robert M. Worsley Third Street Shenandoah B. Larrick South Main Street Winchester Fort George C. Meade Worsley

Equipment Needed for County Sewing Room Opens Soon

The Emergency Relief Administration and Winchester Frederick County welfare leaders seek sewing machines to staff a Safe Fedge sewing room. The program offers employment to unemployed women and promises well maintained machines returned after use. Those with spares should call 1351.

Board of Public Welfare Emergency Relief Administration Margaret Hurst Gertrude W. Barton Winchester Frederick County Ttelephone

Records broken for race entries at Cumberland fair

Cumberland Md August 21 records shattered for horse and jockey entries as five day Maryland fall racing season opens at Cumberland fair. Stables near the fair grounds filled to capacity with about 250 thoroughbreds and 32 jockeys and apprentices. many horses turned away yesterday. Seven contests with pari mutuel betting on today's card each with eight entrants and a $300 purse.

Cumberland Maryland

Stephens City Social Notes Update

Miss Oneita Henkel of Winchester and Miss Mary Frances Barr of Strasburg visit Mr and Mrs Gervis E Lemley. Mrs Fred Parker visits sister in law Mrs A W Doggett. John Ward and family of Leesburg visit William Lemley. Miss Cecil Ambrose of Middletown stays with Mr and Mrs Frank Barley. Mr and Mrs E R Campbell spend Sunday in Winchester with Mr and Mrs Earl Hildebrand. Mrs Altha Steele is ill at home. Mr and Mrs John Painter and

Frank Barley E. R. Campbell Winchester Earl Hildebrand Altha Steele John

Canadian Kidnapping Drama Grips Labatt Family

The story details the abduction of John Labatt, wealthy Canadian brewer, as he travels from his Sarnia summer home to London. Kidnappers demand 150000 dollars ransom while Detroit police suspect gang involvement. Hugh Labatt, the victim’s brother, travels to Toronto with the ransom funds and waits at the Royal York hotel for updates.

John Labatt London Ontario Brewer Sarnia Ont Labatt Detroit Volved Hugh Labatt Toronto Royal York Hotel

Grim Family Sojourn to Toms Brook Sunday

Mr and Mrs Calvin Grim and their young daughter Jane traveled by car to Toms Brook on Sunday for a family outing.

Mrs. Calvin Grim Jane Toms Brook

Local Chiropractor Dr Carter Opens Fully Equipped Office

Dr. Fred L. Carter, a three year Palmer chiropractic graduate, has opened at 137 North Loudoun Street with the latest scientific equipment. He is said to be the only authorized neurocalometer technician in Winchester and trained under Dr. B. J. Palmer. The science, still new, limits practitioners, but Winchester residents can now access scientific chiropractic care.

Fred L. Carter Palmer North Loudoun Street Winchester Carter Palmer School of Chiropractic B. J. Palmer

Laughing Boy and Charlie Chan double feature at Palace

Ramon Navarro and Lupe Velez star in Laughing Boy shown last night at the Palace Theatre with supplementary Scrappy cartoon Hulu Honeymoon and Fox’s Charlie Chan's Courage with Warner Oland. Drue Leyton Donald Woods co star as Buster Keaton appears in Allez Oop with Fox Movietone News.

Ramon Navarro Lupe Velez Palace Theatre Warner Oland Charlie Chan Fox Film Chan Drue Leyton Donald Woods Buster Keaton Allez Oop Fox Movietone News

Funeral Rites Held for Edgar Romine at White Post

The funeral for Edgar Lee Romine known as Colly was conducted at his Boyce White Post road home on Saturday August 18 at 2 p.m. by Rev. W. W. Stevens and Rev. Rowland. Interment followed in the White Post family lot. He leaves two brothers Arthur R. and Bennie T. Romine and sister Grace A. Romine. Born February 14, 1879 he was 55 years six months and one day old. Active pallbearers were first cousins Hector B. Ritter James Clevenger Thomas L. Clark Holmes Cadwallader Leslie Carper and John Kater. Honorary pallbearers included W F. Locke F. M. Stuart Herman Reid Benjamin F. Romine and others.

Edgar Lee Romine Arthur R Bennie T. Romine Grace A. Romine Benjamin and Helen Romine Clarke County Hector B. Ritter James Clevenger Thomas L. Clark Holmes Cadwallader

Local Social Notes and Rural News From Reliance

Residents host relatives visit from Washington D C and nearby towns. Guests include Ms Ilene Dovell Mrs Mary McQuay Miss Janette Bowen and Mr Clark Dovell Mr Clifton Lakey and Mrs Layey. Wheat sales rise to one dollar per bushel as communities share events at Bluemont Winchester and Stephens City.

Reliance M. Dyke Ilene Dovell Mary McQuay Clark, Edlin Ene Dovell Washington Clifton Lakey D. C Marguerite Pence Shuler Luray Louise Stickley Winchester E. E. Baker D. N. Grover Bluemont H. E. Richardson

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