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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1939
Page
9
Berryville Virginia reports visitors and residents at Rose Cottage and nearby homes. Misses Cornelia and Kate Moore host guests from Washington and New Jersey while several locals travel to Richmond Norfolk and Strasburg for visits.
Twenty five persons charged with conspiracy in the Minneapolis strike riots last July were convicted by a federal court jury after deliberating since November 6. The defendants were accused of harassing federal relief clients and picketing at a sewing project in Minneapolis.
Captain K L Johnson wears the new uniform of the U S Army Air Corps for the first time at Glendale California. Sky blue trousers with bine trim and red and bine shoulders describe the plumage.
The article promotes easy fall planting for lilies, noting most varieties tolerate standard care. It advises deep planting and shading, mulch for early frost, and a balanced fertilization schedule. Regal lily highlighted for its pink striped blooms and golden throats among several listed varieties.
The Music Box highlights Duke Ellington’s orchestra and G W Band with mentions of performances at Terrace and Club Del Rio. Local bands Riley Haines G W Clan Kibler Owens and more plan Xmas dates while Luray Johnny Hill orchestra entertained at Mimslyn Hotel.
Troop No. 1 leads the Beaver Patrol with 174 points and Fox Patrol 152 in a patrol contest. Fox wins bandaging with Billy Pifer. Troop No. 9 plans winter recreation and fundraising for Merit Badge pamphlets. Troop No. 21 shows Lion Patrol 27 and Beaver 24 points with new member Charles Braithwaite. Dan O Henry, Scout executive, visits.
Oliver Elliott sues Stella Dunlop Elliott for divorce on grounds of desertion. The court orders publication in the Winchester Evening Star and posting at the courthouse to notify Stella Dunlap Elliott to appear within ten days. The case follows Virginia circuit court procedure with affidavit of nonresidency and mandated notices.
The group held its regular meeting on Friday night at 7 30 with the Scout Law and Flag Salute. Thirteen members attended and dues were collected. The provisional troop reported on the rally and six members attended the rally. standard rating was noted. The meeting closed with the Scout oath and law and the troop attended services at Braddock Street Methodist Church.
Two new members Beverly Jakimier and Sonny Wheeler joined Troop 40 on Friday night. Herbert Schutte and Peyton Marshall earned Second Class, while Roy Unger was elected scribe after a spirited contest. Uniform inspection found no issues and the group sang Dinah and the Poor Old Slave before dismissal. Far From Bombers.
J. B. Wingfield was assessed 14.25 including costs in police court today on charges of selling rabbits shot, in violation of the game code and has noted an appeal to Corporation Court. The only other case tried today was Walter Fincham, drunk, 10.25.
Mrs. Roosevelt went to Annapolis Maryland to lunch with Mrs Wilson Brown before speaking to officers wives at the Naval Academy. She planned to travel to Philadelphia for an Eastern Star award presentation that night.
Free water in December is the annual Christmas present to patrons of the municipal water department. City Manager H L Brown said water running through meters now is free to encourage use on lawns so the city will be more beautiful next summer and better able to endure drought.
Pennsylvania Democratic chairman David L. Lawrence testified he did not receive $5,000 from a grave contractor and disputed a state gravel contract link. Senator Joseph F. Guffey testified to party chiefs discussing gravel contracts at the 1936 Democratic national convention in Philadelphia.
Mrs Verida Brown a former angels of Father Divine testifies in Supreme Court that he claimed omnipotence and omnipresence saying nobody can touch or harm him. She sues Father Divine for recovery of funds she says she turned over.
A German minelayer struck a mine and sank off Langeland in the Danish waters. Only two survivors were found from a crew believed to number about 50. Danish warships conducted an extended search for potential additional survivors.
Dainty Dorothy James hosted film actor William Lundigan at Pennsylvania's executive mansion. Miss James said Lundigan flew in for a short visit after meeting in Syracuse during her radio drama. She denied engagement rumors, noting his holiday visit.
In 1938 the city had one passenger car for every 10.4 persons, close to one car per ten residents.
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