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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1933

Page

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Program of Real Merit Shaped For Band's Concert

A winter concert series at the Palace Theatre features a program curated by Prof. W. H. McIlwee. The first performance at 2 30 Sunday afternoon offers sacred and high quality pieces with Euphonium solo by J. F. Hoover and works by Gounod Ganne and Schlepegrell. The venue is donated by Herman H. Hable and admission invites all.

W. H. MclIlwee Palace Theatre Herman H. Hable Prof. McIlwee J. F. Hoover Ganne Grand Providence Schlepegrell March Defenddem Briegal

Eight Years for Kidnapping In McElroy Case

Clarence Click was convicted by a jury in Kansas City Missouri of participating in the kidnapping of Miss Mary McElroy daughter of City Manager Henry S McElroy and was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Associated Press Kansas City, Mo Clarence Click Mary McElroy Henrys. McElroy

Bickers Co Shows New Ford V-8s Saturday

Bickers Motor Company on North Braddock street to display the 1934 Ford V-8 for the first time with a two door and four door sedan and possibly more models. Ford announces price increases on passenger cars from five to 35 dollars with commercial cars reduced by 10 to 25 dollars. Engineers tout dual down draft carburetor and intake manifold boosting power and smoother, economical operation.

Bickers Motor Company North Braddock Street Bickers M. B. Bickers Washington Ford Dealers Associated Press Detroit Ford Motor Company W. C. Cowling Ford Henry Ford Edsel Ford

Federal Relief Agency Buys Hogs for Relief Effort

The Federal Surplus Relief Corporation announced it is buying 6,050 hogs on markets nationwide. President Harry L. Hopkins said they had purchased 14,068 head in recent days and would continue purchases as long as pork was needed for relief purposes.

Associated Press Washington Federal Surplus Relief Corporation Harry L. Hopkins

Stocks Sag But Support Appears

Profits tempted speculators in stocks and staples as prices sag moderately before support. Equity reactions were mild and sentiment remained optimistic with business news boosting shares. Sterling opened at 5.12 dollars and call money renewed at 1 percent.

Associated Press New York

The Star Christmas Subscription Offer

A Christmas pitch offers The Star subscription as a gift for 1934 and into 1935. The ad promotes carrier delivery from now through January 1, 1935 for four dollars, suitable for the whole family.

Mob shoots man and burns body in Texas arrest clash

Glances at News of Day reports an arrestee killed by a mob in Kountz Texas after resisting arrest for a crime. The mob drags the body and burns it at a stake, removing vital organs, while other items note tax receipts in Annapolis, a Notre Dame coaching change in South Bend, a Kansas City kidnapper’s prison sentence, and broader market and international notes.

Associated Press Kountz Tex Davia Gregory Kountze Mellie Williams Brockman Silsbee Miles Jordan Hardin Couny Silsbe Annapolis South Bend Ind Elmer Layden Hunk” Anderson Notre Dame Kansas City Clarence Click Mary McEvoy Washington

Mayor Tightens Auto Enforcement Across City

Chief Hollis, under orders from Mayor Anderson, enforces all traffic rules with no favoritism. Police arrest violators for parking over time and double parking, with fines of 3 dollars in police court and one speed case totaling 12 dollars. Names of cited individuals include Sanitary Laundry, J. E. Royston, C. F. Anderson, C. R. Grubbs, E. Blackburn Moore, Walter M Shade, and Perry Masot.

C. R. Anderson C. W. Hollis Anderson Police Department Reuss Avenue Cameron Street Cameron Donald L. Weems J. E. Royston C. F. Anderson C. R. Grubbs E. Blackburn Moore Berryville Walter M Shade Perry Masot

Odd Fellows To Attend Thanksgiving Service Sunday

Madison Lodge No. 6 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will hold its annual Thanksgiving service at the Church of the Disciples of Christ on West Cork Street. The lodge meets at 7 and processes to the 7:30 service led by Rev W L Dudley. visitors and the public are welcome.

Madison Lodge Order of Odd Fellows

Exchange Needle Work Event At 14 South Washington

Community exchange offers embroidery hook ed rugs tatting and Christmas cards. Located at 14 South Washington from 2 to 8. Local shoppers mingle with crafters.

South Washington

Acres Burned In Frederick County Mountain Lands

More than 2 000 acres of hill lands near Mountain Falls in Frederick county burned over in the past two weeks. Incendiary origins are suspected as fires occurred on several occasions while hunters watched nearby with guns. A four point buck was found killed by a pack of dogs, with gunshot marks noted on the neck. No hunter was identified and there is no deer hunting season in Frederick county.

Frederick County Mountain Falls Francis W. Pincley Pingley

Bailey Approved for Winchester CWA Assistant Administrator

Frank W. Bailey has been confirmed by the Richmond office as assistant administrator of Civil Works Administration funds for Winchester. He will oversee CWA projects including the town run diversion and Berryville and Millwood avenues improvements. Minor repairs to Handley Library were also submitted for funding.

Frank W. Bailey Civil Works Administration Winchester Richmond Bailey Berryville Millwood Avenue Handley Library

Bauserman Estate Settles Auto Collision Suit

The $10,000 damages sought by Martha Bauserman as administratrix for George W. Bauserman, deceased, against Monroe D. Robinson of New York, were settled out of court for $6,500 in Clarke County Circuit Court. The suit stemmed from an automobile crash that killed Bauserman when struck by a car said to be driven by Robinson. The hearing had been set for Berryville Circuit Court last Friday.

Martha Bauserman George W. Bauserman Monroe D. Robinson New York Bauserman Clarke County Robinson Berryville

Layden Named Notre Dame Football Coach in Shake-Up

Elmer Layden one of the Four Horsemen will replace Hartley Anderson as head football coach at Notre Dame next fall and likely serve as athletic director. Jesse Harper will retire as athletics director with a successor expected within two weeks. Layden currently coaches at Duquesne and will depart to assume Notre Dame duties and begin practice in 1934.

Associated Press South Bend Ind Elmer Layden Four Horsemen Hartley Hunk

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Stock Auction Set for December 9

Public sale scheduled for Saturday December 9 at 11 a m features Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock. Duvall Dunn auctioneers listed as organizers.

Shenandoah Valley Nat A. m. Duvall& Dunn

Haven Saturday Night Round Dance Promises Holiday Cheer

Rite-Way Cleaners advertises holiday season promotion with round dance night on Haven Saturday. Cleaning services highlighted for dresses and suits, phone number provided.

Haven Rite-Way

Man Convicted Of Perjury Gets Term In Prison

Edward Steele of near Middletown was found guilty of perjury in Frederick County Circuit Court and sentenced to two and a half years in the penitentiary. The trial followed testimony that Steele and Coffelt conspired to perjure themselves to aid Steele’s freedom. Additional witnesses confirmed the theft of chickens and their sale, with Coffelt admitting the false testimony. The defense appealed for a new trial, but the judge denied the request and sentenced Steele.

Edward Steele Middletown Frederick County Steele Williams Coffelt Circuit Court Lawrence Coffelt Coffelfelt Lucy Cooley Robert L. Campbell Lomax Parker Stephens City Sherriff Harry L. McCann Floyd Brill Barry Harrison The Commonwealth J. E. Pitman Clay Rogers Vernon Unger Milton Williams Charles E. Cochran Whitacre H. R. Butler L. H

Federal committee urges higher liquor taxes in plan

The President’s interdepartmental alcohol committee urged Congress to tax distilled spirits at $2.60 per gallon up from $1.10 and set beer at $5 per barrel. Wines would vary by alcohol content with higher rates for stronger drinks. The plan adds 16 cents per gallon on blended and rectified spirits and maintains other existing taxes.

Associated Press Washington Inter-Departmental Alcohol Committee Congress

Prof De Masters And Wife To Play Second Symphony

The Music Lovers Club plans eight Beethoven symphonies with pairs of local performers starting Monday at the George Washington Hotel. Prof Lee de Masters and his wife perform the second. tickets are 25 cents at the door for non members.

Music Lovers Club George Washington Hotel Lee de Masters de Masters Carolyn Quantz Leo Miller J P. Hayley Eugene Cooper Russell Virginia Russell Greene Winchester Vocaliss Music Lover’s Club

Kidnapers of Police Boat Crew Made Prisoners

Royal Canadian Mounted Police report that four crew members of the police cutter Stumble Inn were abducted from the Kromhout and landed safely at St Pierre on the Newfoundland coast. The Kromhout crew captured the assailants and were arrested. four seamen were overpowered and towed away before escaping.

Halifax Royal Canadian Mounted Police St. Pierre Newfoundland Kromhout

Reprieve Granted Man Awaiting Turn In Chair

Luther D. Jackson faced the electric chair at Tucker State Prison Farm Alabama when a last minute reprieve halted the triple execution. Governor Lutrell granted a 30 day reprieve pending review of new evidence about the slaying of Philip Wynedecker a North Little Rock grocer by Jackson's defense.

Associated Press Tucke State Prison Farm Ala Luther D. Jackson J. C. Banks Len McDanieels A G. Stedman H. G. McCall Lutrell Jackson Philip Wynedecker North Little Rock

Seven Die In Saulte Ste Marie House Fire

A fire in Saulte Ste. Marie Michigan killed seven people as they slept in a home. The victims include Mrs. Genevieve Hibblen and her four children aged 2 to 8, and Mrs. Earline Orr and her 18 month old daughter. Investigators say an overheated stove likely started the blaze.

Associated Press Saule Ste. Marie Mich Genevieve Hibblen Earline Orr

No Love for Huey in Hammond Election

Residents express disgust at a Huey P. Long sponsored machine after the 6th Louisiana district race. A photo shows a hanging of Long in effigy as Mrs. Bolivar E Kemp won the congressional seat unopposed and offered to resign to trigger a new election for fair competition.

Hammond Huey P. Long Bolivar E. Kemp Congress Louisiana Senator Long

Byrd protests wide difference in gas charges

Senator H F Byrd telegraphed Governor Pollard in Richmond urging a prompt investigation into alleged gas price discrimination. He cited local reports that wholesalers charge about three cents less in West Virginia than in Virginia for wholesale and consumer sells near Winchester.

Byrd H. F. Byrd Pollard Richmond Winchester West Virginia The Star Virginia

Lindbergh Hints At Amazon Jungles Mission Tomorrow

Reports from PARA Brazil say Charles A. Lindbergh plans a month long expedition into the Amazon headwaters with speculation on his wife Mrs. Lindbergh. The couple earlier traveled from Natal and were seen flying toward Fortaleza. preparations and route through Para with Pan American ties noted.

Countness Press Para Brazil Charles A. Lindbergh Pan-American Airways Rio DE Janiero Amazon Fortaleza Cera Natal Miami Henstone West Africa Lindbergh Col. Lindbergh United States Iry Natal Belem New York South Atlantic Bathurst Filer Atlantic Mario Camara Interventor

Professional Notice on Dr Ralph Snapp Office Move

Dr Ralph Snapp announces relocation of his medical office to 201 Fairmont Ave. Also notes Ford 1934 ordering at Bickers Motor Co and Ford Factory deals. A Wanted ad seeks a young female collie in good home and Moling & Cather advertise usable gifts at reasonable prices.

Ralph Snapp Fairmont Ave

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Texas Dave Gregory Botha Beaumont Victor U.S No. 1 Federal Relief Agency Fla N. S Odd Fellows W. Bailey Layden the Associates Press Huey Kemp E. J. Snapp N. Market St Amazon River Margaret L. Hodgson Bickers Motor Co Moling & Cather
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