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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1934

Page

3

Omps Celebrates Seventieth Birthday With Family

Mr. Omps marked his seventieth birthday at home with relatives including R L Omps M J Pease H M Gano C B Daw son R A Omps L R Omps C E Omps Paul Slonaker Ora Hottle Lena Omps Minnie Slonaker Rev J C Spindler E L Luttrell and Douglas Purtlebaugh. A large dinner featured roast turkey and chicken and a grand birthday cake. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening and long goodbyes.

Mr. Omps R. L. Omps M .J. Pease H. M. Gano C. B. Dawson R. A. Omps L. R. Omps C. E. Omps Paul Slonaker Ora Hottle Lena Omps Minnie Slonaker J. C. Spindler E. L. Luttrell Douglas Purtlebaugh

Senior Class Dance in Stephens City to Feature Virginians

Stephens City Senior Class plans a Christmas season dance at the bank building on Friday night from 9 30 to 1 30 with music by Virginians. Decorations aim to create a holiday atmosphere for the dance.

Stephens City Stephens City High School Bank

Social calendar items for various local clubs and churches

Friday events include chicken and oyster supper at Emmanuel Chapel Boyce 5 30 to 8 00 p m rehearsal for Snowbound on Christmas Eve at United Brethren Church 7 30 p m silver tea Highland Avenue Presbyterian Mrs Robert B Campbell host 8 00 p m American Association of University Women meeting at Mrs John W Rosenberger 210 West Germain St 3 00 p m Tuesday Lions Club lunch at George Washington Hotel 12 30 p m Camp 15 510 Modern Woodmen of America meeting at 136 North Loudoun St 8 00 p m installation and initiation promised 8 15 p m Grace Lutheran Adult Choir weekly meeting 8 15 p m Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel 12 45 p m Saturday American Legion weekly meeting 1 00 p m

Emmanuel Episcopal Chapel Boyce United Brethren Church Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Robert B. Campbell American Association of University of Women John W. Rosenberger West Germain Street Virginia Barr Lions Club George Washington Hotel Modern Woodmen of America North Loudoun Street Kiwanis Club Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club

Better Films Council Discusses Child Programs and Censorship

The Better Films Council met at Handley Library to review child friendly programs and film quality since last August. Discussion favored state censorship only as a last resort and export film censorship, with no full quorum to vote on black booking or government control. Mrs. J S Zebroski welcomes a son named Lawrence Sylvester at 916 East Baker Street. Mrs. Zebroski was formerly Miss H Hoover.

Better Films Council Handley Library D. J. Howard Chicago Art Institute Stewart Elting State Department J .S. Zebroski East Baker Street Lawrence Sylvester Zebroski H. Hoover

Miss Edith Miller Arrives for Winter Visit in Edinburg

Miss Edith Miller of Edinburg Virginia arrives to spend the remainder of the winter with Mrs. Ella Miller at 434 West Leicester Avenue.

Edith Miller Edinburg, Va Ella Miller West Leicester Street

New Life Signs Springing Up In Steel Industry

Pittsburgh report from December notes rising activity in steel including open hearths and finishing mills. Executives from A. R. Kennedy Pittsburgh Steel Company and Carnegie Steel Company predict capacity gains and a 15 percent quarter rise in business, with Weirton and Folansbee mills resuming and rehiring workers.

Pittsburgh Steel Ohio River A. R. Kennedy Pittsburgh Steel Company General Steel Carnegie Steel Company United States Steel Wheeling and Weirton Steel Corporation Folansbee Brothers American Sheet and Tin Plates Weirton Follawsbee Wheeling W. Va Steubenville Yorkville Toronto Martins Ferry

Prosecution relies on victim Doris Rogers in Kennamer case

Doris Rogers, 21, fiancée of John Gorrell and dental student victim, is expected to play a key role in prosecuting Philip Kennamer, son of a federal judge, as he faces trial after Rogers confronted him in Oklahoma. Rogers lives in Pittsburg Kansas. Kennamer’s motive and ties are under scrutiny.

Doris Rogers John Gorrell Kansas City Philip Kennamer Miss Rogers Pittsburg Kas Kennamer Tulsa Okla Phil John

Police Chief Kidnapping Ends In Release Near Oklahoma

Art Calkins, chief of police at Herington Kansas, was kidnapped yesterday by two gunmen while attempting to question one about revolver ammunition. After 14 hours in a cow barn hideout and a crossing of state lines, he was released four miles east of Kildare Oklahoma and refused to name his captors. A large posse and American Legion units searched the area, with officials suggesting the same pair may be linked to a Bellville Kansas car-theft terror incident.

Kansas City Kas Art Calkins Herington Calkins Kildare Okla William Case Topeka Case American Legion Bellville

Washington boom amid relief rolls and New Deal growth

A Central Press analysis argues Washington’s apparent boom hides high relief dependency, rapid federal hiring, and swelling building activity driven by government programs. It contrasts local prosperity with broader national spending and questions future private investment and tax structures.

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