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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1932

Page

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Democrats 10 Speak On Air Tonight In Major Broadcast

Roosevelt at Albany and Byrd among speakers planned for a New York air program. Democrats 10 will participate in the broadcast presenting party viewpoints and platform highlights.

Democrats To Speak Tonight On Presidential Campaign

Democrats will have radio speeches tonight to urge support for campaign finances. Governor Roosevelt will speak from Albany at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, with Harry F. Byrd and James A. Farley delivering talks in New York City and Evans Woolen speaking from Indianapolis.

New York Roosevelt Albany New York City Harry F. Byrd Virginia Finance Committee James A. Farley Evans Woolen Indianapolis

Roosevelt Plans Major Speeches and Campaign Push

New York August 24 govern or Roosevelt will deliver ten to twelve major speeches as part of his bid for the presidency. Campaign manager James A Farley says a prohibition broadside will be fired Saturday at a Sea Girl reception. Farley defends New York as crucial with 47 electoral votes and plans to finish at Madison Square Garden. Colby and Gerry pledge support as Kentucky hopes for a strong Democratic majority, while Farley and finance chiefs discuss party funds in a New England meeting.

New York Roosevelt James A. Farley Sea Girl Chicago Massachusetts N. Y Madison Square Garden New York City Farley F. Trubee Davison New York State Davison Roosevelt-Garner Bainbridge Colby Wilson Youngstown Ohio Smith Peter G. Gerry Rhode Island Kentucky Sam Gonnor Finance Committee Executive Campaign Finance Committee Harry F. Byrd Virginia New England

Alleged Chicken Thieves Meld For Investigation

Policemen Boyd and Bowers arrested four men in an automobile on suspicion of being part of a county chicken stealing gang. Two chickens and roasting ear corm were found. The men John Dorsey Alonzo Dorsey Oscar Myers and Perry Dorsey were remanded to jail for investigation. Reports of county chicken thefts run into thousands as authorities pursue organized bands before winter.

Boyd and Bowers John Dorsey Alonzo Dorsey Oscar Myers Perry Dorsey

Merchant Loy Sentenced in Liquor Driving Case

In police court yesterday justice Weems sentenced A. R. Loy a merchant to 30 days in jail and a $123 fine for operating an automobile while intoxicated. Loy backed his car into a porch on East Lane, and his license was revoked for one year.

Orndorff Reports To Prosecutor In Murder Case

Kermit Orndorff, jailed for months awaiting trial on the December 1931 murder charge of his wife Frances Nichols Orndorff, was taken to Burr P. Harrison Frederick County commonwealth attorney to discuss a possible statement. Sheriff Pannett escorted him. Harrison could not be reached for comment. Police and officials gathered outside the attorney’s office.

Frances Nichols Orndorff Burr P. Harrison Commonwealth Frederick Orndorff Mr. Harrison Pannett Harrison

Pairings Announced for Winchester Gold Club Ladies Tourney

The Winchester Gold Club announces the championship flight pairings for its annual ladies tournament with two byes. Matches include Elting versus Harrison and Bosserman against Gaylord, plus Funkhouser facing Baker and Arthur meeting Walker among others. The second flight sets Petley versus Steck and Williams versus Glaize with several byes.

Winchester Gold Club

Church Members Rally as Debt Receives Additions

United Brethren Church members, amid a sluggish economy, raised funds toward reducing the church debt. The North Braddock Street church marked its tenth anniversary with services last Sunday and collected 3383.40 in cash and new subscriptions, including 1238.25 cash on anniversary Sunday and 2145.25 in subscriptions to be paid over months, with more expected before the Virginia Conference annual meeting next month.

United Brethren Church North Braddock Street Virginia

Grangers To Hold Annual Picnic

The Shenandoah Valley Grange will hold its annual picnic at Middletown this county on Saturday. Farmers and others are invited to bring a dinner basket and attend. Speakers include Louis J. Taber national master of the Grange and Harry F. Byrd of Winchester. An entertaining program has been planned.

Shenandoah Valley Grange Middletown Louis J. Taber The Grange Harry F. Byrd Winchester Middletown Grange

Outlook A e but dont get 100 optimistic

Dr. H N Young of Virginia Tech spoke in Blacksburg noting a recent rise in prices for cotton, grain, eggs, and dairy while livestock softened. Farm price levels improved to 57 percent of prewar and purchasing power rose to 52 percent. He urged caution about optimism amid election timing and uneven industrial signals.

Associated Press Blacksburg H. N. Young Virginia Polytechnic Institute Young

Park to Meet Middleburg at Home Saturday

The strong Middleburg Virginia nine visits Park for a Saturday game. Woodring a former Blue Ridge League catcher and Brad Shaw ex Hose Company No 5 ace will handle the battery. Hoffman Chevrolets return Sunday seeking revenge after Park edged them 4 3 earlier this season.

Middleburg Woodring Bradshaw Hose Company No. 5 Hoffman Chevrolets

Veterans' Sons Meet Tonight at Chamber Office

Turner Ashby Camp No. 218 Sons of Confederate Veterans asks all members to meet at the Chamber of Commerce office tonight August 25 at 8 o'clock. Six official ladies and two delegates will be appointed for the Radford Va encampment September 6-8. Eligible sons or grandsons of Confederate soldiers are invited to join.

Turner Ashby Camp Sons of Chamber of Commerce Radford Co. P. McVicar Andrew Bell

Harlequin Blocks Ice Cream at Woodward’s Stand

Jack Frost novelty ice cream offered in three flavors for five cents. The Woodward’s stall at 18 S Main St, Split, promotes the latest sweet treat. Located at 2042 S Braddock Ave.

Harlequin Woodward S. Main Jack Frost S. Braddock Bt

Kiwanis Club Hosts Fine Summer Music Program

The Kiwanis Club at the George Washington Hotel featured a music program led by E. J. Snapp with Philomena Laren singing two numbers and Elizabeth Grim at the piano. Kenneth Windle performed accordion pieces and George Kalbaugh played saxophone with Windle at the piano. The group also planned a September 5 anniversary event for the Winchester Club with hopes of inviting Roe Fulkerson to speak at the September 7 meeting.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel George G. Snarr Kiwanian E. J. Snapp Philomena Laren Miss Laren Elizabeth Grim Kenneth Windle George Kalbaugh Mr. Windle Winchester Capitol Roe Fulkerson Kiwanis Magazine Laer

Cacapon Water Declared Safe For Swimming

Ruth Brill of Intermont collected Capon Lake water and sent a sample to the West Virginia Hygeic Laboratory. Chemist J. B. Harrington reported the water is safe for swimming but not suitable for drinking, clarifying rumors from Winchester and elsewhere.

Winchester Capon Lake Intermont W. Va West Virginia Hycee Laboratory Charleston W.a Ruth Brill Cacapon River J. B. Harrington Luther F. Sutton

Knight Adds Or thodontia Specialization

Dr. B M Knight Sr broadens practice to orthodontia specializing in straightening teeth. Note references to a special tub sale by R M Swimley on page 3.

B. M. Knight R. M. SwImley

Sale of dwelling and filling station notice

Attention sale of dwelling and filling station scheduled for Saturday noon at the front courthouse. Refer to the advertisement for details. Jas P. Reardon, 25-1p-21, Trustee.

Front Court House AD. Jas. P. Reardon Brown & Fisher Jas. P. Reardon

Young People Show Interest In Life Saving

Excellent progress has been made in teaching life saving tests at the American Legion pool in cooperation with the Red Cross. Twenty two beginners, all small children, have learned to swim at least fifty feet with others more experienced. Tests are offered Tuesdays 10 am to 1 pm and Fridays 6:30 to 9 pm with no charge and open to juniors and seniors.

Andrew Bell Frank Horton Raymond Sheetz American Legion Pool American Red Cross Service

Drivers Exams To Be Held Tomorrow

The police department announces an examination of automobile drivers ages 14 to 16 and those with physical defects to be held Friday August 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at police headquarters. Report to Traffic Officer Francis Funk. Examinations are in compliance with State law.

Francis Funk

Thieves Steal 14 Chickens and Potatoes

Mr Stat Hawkins near Chambersville reports thieves took 14 chickens and about 3 12 bushels of potatoes freshly dug from his ground. They left several bushels behind, indicating they could not haul more.

Stat Hawkins Chambersville

Ford Open Air Auto Show Attracts Local Visitors

The Ford Open Air Auto Show opens on a vacant Loudoun Cork lot under Bickers Motor Co. displays include Ford cars trucks and motion pictures. Experts explain the V eight engine double drop frame synchronized transmission and new wheels while visitors can test ride and see cutaway chassis demonstrations.

Ford Loudoun Cork Bickers Motor Company

Death Sentence For Sacanello

Madrid August 25 The Associated Press reports Jose San Juro Sacanello a famed Spanish general and commander was sentenced to death by a mixed civil and military tribunal of the supreme court for rebellion against the republic after a 24 hour deliberation.

Associated Press Madrid Spain Jose San Juro Sacanello Supreme Court

Pickers' Tickets Ready for All Demands

We are now ready to take care of all demands for pickers tickets. Any style. STAR OFFICE.

Miners Clash With Deputies on Illinois Mine Invasion

A caravan of about 15 000 striking miners from North and Central Illinois tried to close Franklin county mines under a $5 daily wage. Gunfire targeted cars and trucks. two miners were wounded and many were injured. Deputies and armed citizens defended Benton area as the march surged toward Williamson and Franklin counties.

Christopher Ill Illinois Franklin County Benton Franklin Williamson Browning Robinson Robinson Mt. Vernon Here Pinckneyville Peoria Danville Belleville Springfield Staunton Gillespie

Missionary To Show Pictures At Jubilee Church

The Rev. John R. Hart missionary of the Pentecostal Church to Africa on furlough will show stereopticon views at 8 o'clock Saturday evening August 27 at Jubilee Church on the Front Royal road. Hart, a native of the county, has spent four years in Africa plus one year in Egypt and one year in Siberia, with many views from those regions. The public is cordially invited.

John R. Hart Pentecostal Church Africa Front Royal Road Mr. Hart Egypt Siberia

Fliers Resume Flight Toward Oslo from Harbor Grace Norway

Aboard from Harbor Grace at 5.31 a.m. EST Clyde Lee and John Bochkon set off for Oslo with 37 hours of fuel aiming to cover 3150 miles in about 30 hours via Ireland England and Cuxhaven Their destination Kjeller Field Hautchinsons On Way reported along the route. Amelia Earhart Putnam becomes first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and non stop coast to coast in Newark flight with 19 hours 4 minutes total time and long duration. Continued on Page 12.

Associated Press Harbor Grace Newfoundland Clyde Lee John Bochkon Oslo Norway Ireland England Cuxhaven Germany Kjeller Field Hautchinsons Fort Menier Anticosts Island Quebec Ofutchinsons New York London Greenland George Hutchinson St. Johns New Brunswick Flo Labrador Amelia Newark N. J Amelia Earhart Putnam Atlantic Capt Prank _ ste Tasteecific

Reynolds Jr Seeks Justice Over Brother's Death

R J Reynolds Jr heir to the tobacco fortune says his brother Smith was murdered but will leave the case to the regular authorities. He spoke after a 12,000 mile trip from the Canary Islands where he was cruising when he learned of the oath.

Associated Press Winston-Salem N. C R. J. Reynolds, Jr Smith Reynolds Canary Islands

Services Sunday at Stephens City

Preaching services will be held Sunday August 28 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City. The Rev Luther Strickler pastor of First Lutheran Church Norfolk Virginia will preach to a public audience.

Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Luther Strickler First Lutheran Church of Norfolk, Va

Radio tube replacement offer by Miller and Anderson

Radio news announces 10 cents per old tube replaced with a Philco high efficiency tube for all makes. Tubes tested free and service man visits available. This week only at Miller & Anderson, 22-1p-5t.

Philco

Log journey paused for new craft as Wisconsin cedar sought

Across the Mississippi Tom Connelly plans to resume travel on a log from New Rich Mond after the original boat between Grand Rapids and New Orleans was battered. He will use Wisconsin cedar for the new log and hopes to finish the journey by Thanksgiving in New Orleans.

South ST. Paul Minn Tom Connelly Mississippi Grand Rapids New Richmond Wisconsin New Orleans

Mouse escapes after trapped in street light globe

In Penn Yan a mouse climbed a street light pole and became imprisoned in the inverted globe. Crowd gathered as the creature struggled, then a municipal employee released it at the request of the Humane Society.

Penn Yan N. Y the Humane Society

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Byrd Orndorte Kermit Orndorff Dorff Law Engle M. V. Steck Hayey H. D. Robinson Carolyn Carson V. T. Boyd Grangers Park Veterans’ Sons Franklin D. Roosevelt Seagirt Buffalo, N. Y Cacapon John MacMillan John Gandy Dick Smith John Berry Allen Franks Bobby Boyd Billy Forney Brown Lovett, Jr Lawrence Fries William Stuitz Robert Stover Kenneth Heine Winifred Yost Wilfred Mowrey Lois Yost William Bennett Wesley Morris Millard Swinson Margy Massey Gene Shiner Forrest Jones Betty Gearing George Guthridge Halford Baker Ralph Shafer Mildred Fauver Lawrence Fauver Clee Mudd Mary Mountsberry Charlotte Stover Ra Sheetz Oscar Zigler William Glaize Frank Taylor Grace E. Bosserman Rosalie Nelson Earle Sheetz Darrel Triplett Sacanello Star Office Radio News Joe Cristea Christea Milan Italy Pennfield Ridge N. B Jim Armstrong J. A. Mollison Armstrong Denver, Cole Denver & Rio Grande Western Saperino Lake City Colo
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