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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1935
Page
6
Royal Virginia December 10 report says attorney W F Trout will stand trial for the shooting death of Harvey Slick Saffell, longtime Front Royal All Star figure. Trial moved to Masonic Hall due to courthouse delay, Weaver and Armstrong represent Trout, possible Commonwealth’s Attorney assistant undecided.
Sperryville High School in Pahannock County will receive a new auditorium and gym under a PWA grant awarded some time ago. All indoor athletics currently use Washington High School in Washington, Virginia, seen as inconvenient. Work on the addition is expected to start soon.
The Warren County liquor law case of H. Miller and Haywood Wines moved to the Federal District Court in Harrisonburg, likely for March. Richard Costello released by the commissioner. Hubert Manuel found guilty of illegal ardent spirits possession and sale, fined $50 and $10.25 costs, six months jail suspended on good behavior. William Kidwell fined $50 and $10.25 costs for possession and transport of 4 gallons of illegal ardent spirits, six months jail suspended. Fathead Jones, colored, fined $25 and costs, 12 months jail on the road for assault, sentence suspended. Claude Green and Hubert McDonald fined $5 and costs for intoxication.
Front Royal report says the Lions Club hosts a Ladies Night at the Royal Inn at 7 pm with about 60 attendees. Eleanor Haley is soloist and the Royal Troubadours provide part of the musical program.
Heavy offerings from the Far East flooded the London market on December 10 and suspended all dealings as brokers crowded the exchange. The price fell below 29 shillings per ounce for the first time since April amid speculation that the United States may end Roosevelt era silver purchases.
Mrs Willard Sonner visits Washington with sister Miss Mary King. Miss Pet Renalds joins parents the Renalds for golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Smith Thompson. Front Royal Glee Club performs at Ran Coolph Macon Academy tonight. Sheriff Roy Collins moves family to Manor avenue home. Golden wedding attendees include Martinsburg pair and a Roanoke resident. Local clubs host meetings and degree conferrals at Lodge 374 I Co. O F tonight. various residents travel, visit, or conduct business in nearby towns.
A meeting is scheduled to take place with a social hour to follow, inviting attendees to stay for conversation and networking after the session.
Roy Cameron of Front Royal was found guilty of operating a truck while under the influence yesterday afternoon by Trial Justice A J Tavenner. He received one month in jail a $100 fine and costs and noted an appeal to the Circuit Court. Cameron was arrested November 15 by State policeman George F Miller after a wreck on the Front Royal pike. He admitted driving the truck but denied intoxication and two local witnesses testified he had not been drinking hours before the crash. Officer Miller found him walking near the wrecked truck about two hours after the incident.
The body of Mrs. Mary Taylor Randolph widow of Isham Randolph will be buried in the family lot at Old Chapel at 11 tomorrow morning. The committal service will be led by Rev. Robert Goodwin. Pallbearers include Robert Smith George Burwell Benjamin Randolph Percy Randolph Henry P. Mitchell William Meade and Gwynn Page Jones.
Archibald Bolling Shepperson praises Admiral Byrd's Discovery for clear science, adventure, and human interest. The review notes 450000 square miles added to maps, new life forms, seismic ice depth, extended meteorology, and polar research across twenty two science branches.
Oceanids were nymph daughters of Oceanus and Tethys totaling 3000 in number with an equal number of brothers. The group represents a vast, intertwined lineage within Greek mythological characterizations.
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