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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1934

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Hungarians to Sacrifice City in Defense Across Border

Reports from Szeged say Hungary will sacrifice the city to prevent a border attack from Yugoslavia. The defense would rely on a dozen small-caliber guns and a single artillery regiment with few infantry. Officials deny reinforcements, while refugees cross the frontier with aid from citizens. Belgrade asserts no Yugoslav troop involvement in any border demonstration.

Geneva France League of Nations Council Pierre Laval Yugoslavia Council Laval Alexander Szeged Hungary Belgrade Foreign Ministry

McGuire Named to Medical College of Virginia Visiting Board

Governor Peery appoints Dr Hunter H McGuire to the Medical College of Virginia board of visitors to replace Col John W Williams of Pearisburg whose death occurred recently Williams longtime clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates died after an emergency surgical operation The appointment comes with a lifetime term and an official commission signed by the governor The board also lists W T Sanger as president and J R McCauley as secretary with other members named from Richmond and La Crosse Continued on page nine.

Hunter H. McGuire Guernor Peery Board of Visitors Medical College of Virginia John W. Williams Pearisburg Giles County Williams Virginia House of Delegates Richmond McGuire Peery

University Head Hanged In Effigy At Baton Rouge

Dr James M Smith head of Louisiana State University seems to have been hanged in effigy today from a flagpole on the campus central area The body was cut down at 645 am The incident followed his refusal to permit a student meeting to discuss Huey Long censorship of the campus newspaper the Reveille The identity of those involved remains undetermined

Baton Rouge James M. Smith Louisiana State University

An Attack by Ethiopians Provokes Italian Protest

In Rome on December 8 the Italian government protested the assault on the Walal garrison in Italian Somaliland. It marked the second recent instance of Abyssinian hostile actions drawing Italian displeasure.

Rome Walal Italian Somaliland

Attractive Book On Art At Library

The December Literary Guild selection is America and Alfred Stieglitz edited by Waldo Frank and Lewis Mumford. It portrays the modern American art movement through Stieglitz life works and features 120 illustrations by painters and sculptors such as Cezanne Matisse Rodin. The Handley Library copy offers a record of America's artistic impulse.

Literary Guild America Alfred Stieglitz Waldo Frank Lewis Mumford Stieglitz Cezanne Matisse Rodin Handley Library

Call 28 For your Laundry Service

Winchester Steam Laundry advertises its laundry service with a bold call to action and contact emphasis in a compact classified-style notice.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Christmas seal campaign aids tuberculosis fight in Frederick County

In Frederick and Winchester counties 150 volunteers press a Christmas seal drive to fund sanatorium care for tuberculosis patients. A 16 year old county boy awaits approval to enter a state sanatorium as funds remain tight for daily patient costs.

Frederick County Winchester District Nurse Association

Auto Victim Semi conscious After 40 Hours

Thomas Gardner six a Stephens City resident remained semi conscious forty hours after being struck by a car while at play near his home. He is a Memorial Hospital patient with legs broken and head and body injuries. G W Leftwich Columbus Ohio was exonerated of responsibility. the boy reportedly ran from his yard into the car path.

Stephens City Thomas Gardner Memorial Hospital G. W. Leftwich Columbus Ohio W. E. Gardner

Tag Day Planned for TB Fund Next Saturday

December district nurse meeting reports TB fund Tag Day set for December 15 and two donated quilts. Nurses completed 523 visits in November including prenatal postnatal infant and preschool care amid winter illness with whooping cough rising in the community.

District Nurse Association Court House H. D. Fuller Martin Wisecarver D. W .Ritenour Josephine F. Arthur Evelyn C. Dean

Another Plan To Aid Jobless

Washington December 8. Frank C. Walker of New York was named as a possible director of a proposed four billion dollar program to develop land and water resources in a new attack on unemployment. Roosevelt indicated plans were not yet ready to be announced, but experts have suggested the program.

Washington Frank C. Walker New York Roosevelt

Pa police link tragedy to father as killings confirmed

Harrisburg reports Major Lynn G. Adams said the state police investigation of the babes in the wood tragedy shows the father killed his daughters his niece and himself. He noted the party ate two hours before their deaths with ham potatoes cucumber pickles bread and butter at a Pennsylvania farm house.

Harrisburg Lynn G. Adams Pennsylvania Adams

Winter Deepens With 19 Degree Temperatures

Old Man Winter grips the region as early morning thermometers dip to 19 degrees. Forecasters had predicted a low near 20 with Winchester and Frederick county readings slightly off. The Winchester Research Laboratory notes last night as the coldest of the season, with a near miss of 23 to 25 degrees weeks earlier. Weather reports expect a slight warm up today.

Winchester Frederick County Winchester Research Laboratory

Blazing Flue Draws Firemen

A chimney fire at the residence of George Jones No. 503 Fairmont avenue was extinguished this morning with chemicals. The alarm sounded about 9 30 o'clock and was answered by several trucks.

George Jones Fairmont Avenue

Dionne Doctor to Give Address in New York

Dr. A. R. Dafoe, physician to the Dionne quintuplets, sails from Toronto for New York where he will give a public talk on the famous babies. He will spend a few days in New York before visiting Baltimore and Washington.

Toronto A. R. Dafoe New York

Pure Food Store bidders bid on include Delicitus Stayman Grimes

A U S top line notes Delicitus Stayman Grimes or related items valued at 2.35 billion dollars per 75 cent per package. The fragment references a Pure Food Store listing or advertisement with these product names and prices.

Christmas Subscriptions Make Lasting Gifts

Yearly subscriptions to magazines and newspapers are praised as useful gifts. The ad urges readers to arrange subscriptions early to prevent delays in delivery and notes accompanying items such as medicines and toilet sets for home use.

Funeral for Mrs Whitlock Set for 2 30 Tomorrow

The funeral for Mrs W J Whitlock widow of Dr W J Whitlock will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from 1327 Valley Avenue. The Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker and the Rev Dr Luther A Thomas will officiate with burial in Mount Hebron cemetery. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Mrs Whitlock died after paralysis at age 79 following residence in the city and moving from Clarke County. One son O T Ritter survives.

W. J. Whitlock Valley Avenue Hubert Sydenstricker Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Luther A. Thomas Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Mount Hebron Cemetery O. T. Ritter

Girls Nearing New Air Record in Oklahoma City Flight

Jene Larene and Henrietta Sumner close in on the women’s endurance flight record with under 60 hours to go in Oklahoma City. Their manager Kenneth Hunter said they are in good spirits despite cold conditions sweeping into the area yesterday.

Oklahoma City Jene Larene Henrietta Sumner Kenneth Hunter Oklahoma

Fellowship Club Finalizes Master List for Christmas Aid

The Fellowship Club reports over 500 children 160 families and 150 adults lack Christmas visits from Santa. Call to adopt a family or request names from the master list. A toy matinee at Capitol Theatre December 15 asks for used toys new toys clothing or nonperishable food to aid those on the list.

Fellowship Club Santa Claus Capitol Capitol Theatre Management

Four Die As Bronx Tenement Fire Ravages Willis Avenue

Fire swept a five story tenement at 124 126 Willis Avenue in the Bronx killing four residents. A 70 year old crippled woman was severely injured and may die. Victims included Catherine Gibney 36 and her sons John 7 and Lawrence 2 and Minnie Johnson 67.

New York Willis Avenue Bronx Catherine Gibney John Lawrence Minnie Johnson

Perkins to be sentenced in NRA wage case

Harrisburg December 8 The government has secured a sentence for Fred C. Perkins York Pa battery maker who refused to pay NRA wages He will face ten counts of guilty in federal court Monday Perkins who ran his business from a jail cell after 18 days incarceration built the company from a shoe string and now awaits the sentence.

Harrisburg Fred C. Perkins York Perkins

Housing Campaign Promises Room For Winchester

The local Better Housing campaign closed with totals exceeding 125000, passing the second goal after an initial 100000. Chairman Arthur M. Field noted five large new building projects expected in spring worth about 200000, with canvassers reporting ongoing home improvements.

Winchester Arthur M. Field Clifford Grim

Cold Weather Outlook for Week Across Atlantic States

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday covers the north and middle Atlantic states with mostly fair skies, occasional light snow or rain in the southern portion during the first half. Cold in the first half, warmer later in the week.

Washington North Middle Atlantic

Big Dope Raid Leads to Arrest in Baltimore

A Baltimore police raid uncovers a large quantity of drugs as officers arrest a suspect. In related court news, Max Krol's bond forfeiture case is continued to December 17 after a judge grants a continuance. The defense cites medical reasons delaying travel from Chicago, with Krol facing a six year state term if convicted.

Baltimore Corporation Court Max Krol Commonwealths Reardon Krol Harry R. Kern Shepherd Remington Chicago Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation Supreme Court of Appeals Wythenville Supreme Courts

Gillis to serve probation violation term in Michigan jail

Mrs. Helen Gillis widow of gangster Geo Baby Face Nelson was quietly moved from Dane county jail to the Milan federal prison Michigan to serve a year and a day for probation violation. She had pleaded guilty to harboring John Dillinger and Tommy Carroll and was placed on 18 months probation before becoming a fugitive.

Madison Wis Helen Gillis Geo Nelson Dane County Milan Mich Alderson V. Va Patrick T. Stone Gillis John Dillinger Tommy Carroll North Woods Wisconsin Dillinger

Baker Loses Appeal Over Railroad Tie Payment

David B. Baker loses appeal from Frederick County Circuit Court ruling. Judge Philip Williams ordered Baker to pay Clayton Painter 15 dollars and 60 cents as Painter's share of 104 railroad ties taken from the Painter farm last winter. Baker had 10 days to comply.

Trial Justice Court Aid B. Baker Clayton Painter Vaucluse Philip Williams Frederick County Baker Painter Mr. Painter

Injuries Fatal To Grid Player

Clarence N. Legrand, 18, died in a North Adams hospital after injuries from a Thanksgiving Day high school football game. He was struck in the abdomen by an opponent's knee. the incident occurred in NORRI ADAMS, Mass.

Norri Adams Mass Clarence N. Legrand North Adams

Birth Announcement for Hutchins Son James Otis

Mr and Mrs James P Hutchins announce the birth of their son James Otis Hutchins on December 7 Ada monds of this city is the former name of Mrs Hutchins Mr Hutchins is employed with a leading A and P store They reside in the suburbs

James P. Hutchns James Otis Hutchins

COME to Hotel Jack Coffee shop for your Sunday dinner

A brief notice invites patrons to visit Hotel Jack Coffee shop for a Sunday dinner. The phrase promotes a casual dining offering and highlights the event as a community gathering.

Hotel Jack Coffee Shop

Hotel raid exposes narcotics mail order ring in Baltimore

Federal officers raid a Baltimore hotel headquarters of a nation wide mail order narcotics ring. Eight arrested including hotel manager Louis Oppleman wife Florence Oppleman and several hotel employees. Opium morphine and heroin seized labeled as coded orders such as one white dress and one black dress. The raid was led by Harry Anslinger with postal inspectors aiding.

Baltimore United States Commissioner of Narcotics Louis Oppleman Florence Oppleman Daniel J. P Harry J. Anslinger Anslinger Boyd Martin Cea Opplemans Phelan United States

World News At A Glance Headlines From Across The Globe

Reports from Oklahoma City and Sumner set a 60 hour window for a women’s endurance record. A Harrisburg court orders back wages in a National Recovery Act case. A tragedy in Harrisburg links a father to the deaths of his daughters and nieces. LSU president burned in effigy in Baton Rouge. A Virginia town votes against a liquor store by 171 to 112. Geneva resumes central European conflict talks. Hungary faces a strategic sacrifice near Szedeg. Honolulu continues the search for Lieut. Alm and his two campaigns.

Oklahoma City Jenes Es Sumner Washington NRA Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Richlands Geneva France League of Nations Council Szedeg Hungary Honolulu Charles T. P. Alm

Apples for Christmas and Pure Food Store Ad

Fancy Stayman Grimes by and 4 Bond Bros 301 N Phone 187 8 1p 31 Salt Roe Herring 2 for 15c Fat Mackerel Filets 2 for 25c Pure Food Store selling groceries and specials in a local ad.

Grimes Bond Bros

Also Mentioned on This Page

Europe Premier Laval King Alexander Marseilles Back Creek Valley Copper Springs Rock Enon Old Watering Place Wiggington Dr. McGuire Medical College Colonel Williams Warren County Front Royal News Star Today Mercury Dionne U. S. No Delicitus Stayman Aberdeen E. S. Hughes Susquehanna Flats Hughes Aberdeen Proving Grounds Kristmas U.S Michigan David B. Baker Web J. M. Pishpaw Cleveland World News
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