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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1934
Page
6
Royal Virginia reports Front Royal will remit 25 cents of the 1934 real estate and personal property taxes, payable by July 1 1935. The town cites owning its electric plant and prompt payments by residents as reasons for repeated discounts.
Front Royal Lions Club met at the Royal Club Inn to discuss charitable buttons and aid for the needy. The group voted to pay hospital costs for at least two months for a Front Royal youth with advanced tuberculosis and appropriated 25 to buy baskets for local families. The club plans to coordinate with county organizations to eliminate duplication while maintaining full attendance aside from one member home with a severe cold.
Secretary Hull announced negotiations for a reciprocal trade agreement with Finland. Hearings on the proposed pact are to begin, with Finland noted for paying war debt installments to the United States in full and on time.
Betty Catlett 78, daughter of Santmyers, died at home in Fork District after years of declining health. Survived by four sons Sam Earl Frank and Robert of this vicinity and daughter Bertha Hufman of Detroit. Husband John Catlett died November 24, 1933. Affiliated with United Brethren Church of Bethel. funeral Friday at 2 PM.
The Warren County T B Committee led by Mrs Cc L Melton reports 94 suspicious tuberculosis cases in Warren County with 20 cured by December 18. There are 91 remaining cases, 574 contacts, and 92 suspicious cases. The drive aims to raise 417 dollars, or 5 cents per person, to aid the relief effort.
Sergeant E. C. Smith canvasses merchants for the annual community Christmas tree donations and reports this year's contributions exceed all prior years. Indications point to every needy Front Royal family having stockings filled with food clothing and toys on Christmas morning when Santa Claus departs.
Beckley West Virginia December 19 two men charged with the murder of Deputy Sheriff Leamon Martin were captured after a posseman attempted to escape into the woods Emil Taylor 23 and Vernon Lilly 22 Lilly was shot in the left hand as he fled from the house where the men were trapped Martin's body was found yesterday by hunters near Ghent he had been beaten shot and his throat cut
Senator A G Weaver spends day in Washington on business. Residents and visitors attend events and travel to Baltimore Charleston Town Richmond and Pittsburgh. Carol Lee and others battle illnesses while family members plan Christmas visits and trips.
A large crowd gathered for a P T A meeting with Mrs Mary A Burrus presiding. Milk for 171 students was reported, Lena Barman chairs the milk committee, and the group approved a $5 bond for the tuberculosis association. Mrs Burrus displayed the 1934 banner. a second banner is anticipated. The program featured Lottie W Whitehurst directing a Junior High choir and a one act Christmas play by the Junior League, to be repeated Friday.
Washington reports the public works program shows lower than expected unemployment. Direct construction employment on December 1 totaled 426,528 dollars, about 50,000 below the earlier PWA forecast for that date.
Markets list wholesale and retail flour prices with per barrel and bag sizes for Short Patent and Patent brands, plus shelled and cracked corn, feed mixes, screenings, butter and dairy products, sheep, hogs, and poultry items. The column cites price points for various bag weights and product types in a period-typical rural market listing.
At a Winchester Frederick County Red Cross committee meeting the resignation of Miss Margaret Hurst as executive secretary was accepted and Mrs Bertha Hicks was named her successor. Mrs Hicks has served as acting executive secretary for a year while Miss Hurst handled welfare and federal relief duties. Mrs Rose A Grim resigned as production chair after years of service. Mayme Collins was appointed to lead the production committee. Frank Horton reported on first aid and the council renewed a 500 dollar annual appropriation.
Rear Admiral Robin C. Dalglish, 54, commander of the Royal Australian Navy, died in Woolverstone, England, on December 19. The Australian navy announced his death and extended condolences to his family.
Miss Mariam Sizer announces a Christmas program by Mount Williams School children in the school Friday at 7 30 pm. Everyone is invited and refreshments will be served.
Livestock and produce market in Baltimore lists cattle with varied grades and prices 4.25 to 8.00 plus calves, hogs with weight bands 140 to 290 pounds and prices 5.20 to 6.30, packing sows and pigs, and sheep and lambs with ranges down to 1.50. Philadelphia market notes dressed poultry eggs butter and prices across Delaware Maryland Virginia and nearby regions.
Indictments charge Roy Gray and three others with kidnapping Cuban editor Dr Claret on December 9 to force a $16,000 ransom. All four pleaded guilty before Circuit Judge H F Atkinson as detectives and Dr Claret testified. Accused include Gray's brother Fred Gray and W R Millard plus Sam Garellick of Bayonne New Jersey.
Mrs Mary Harri Rumsey dies from injuries after a fall while riding with Piedmont hounds near Middleburg on November 17. She headed the Consumers Council of the NRA and founded the Junior League. Funeral today in Washington at St Thomas Church with burial in Arden New York Thursday.
Railway trains enter the Connaught tunnel just before Glacier station in British Columbia. The five mile tunnel pierces Mt. Macdonald and the line remains straight enough that the exits stay in view from the portals.
Chicago and Baltimore markets report closing grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley with futures quotes for December May and July contracts. Lard and bellies futures also listed along with cash grain bids in Chicago and spot prices in Baltimore and Winchester markets.
The weight of ordinary soft coal varies with quality and ranges from 75 to 94 pounds per cubic foot, contrasted with the heaviest dry woods. Osage orange and California oak weigh about 54 pounds per cubic foot.
Charles R. Trotman, 23, died saving Pollyanna Hillar, 16, from falling over a cliff during a mountain hike near San Pracisco. Foret Adcock accompanied them as Hillar slipped on ice near the incline. Trotman pushed her to safety but lost his footing and plunged 50 feet.
KINGWOOD West Virginia December 19 Arthur Raymond Teets twenty of Morgantown was convicted today of murder for the slaying of Jimmy Gillis Terra Alta landowner The jury deliberated two hours and five minutes and recommended mercy with a mandatory life sentence Teets did not testify and was charged with killing Gillis at his Terra Alta home on November 20 with the intent to rob him
Alvin L. Wenzel owner of Lee Jackson Service Station announces appearance before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on December 28 1934 to seek a license to retail beer and ale above 3.2 percent at Corner U S Route 50 No 3 in Winchester Virginia to be consumed on the premises and lists his address R 1 Winchester VA.
Shelbyville Tennessee December 19 Following a mob attempt to storm the courthouse where a Negro is being tried for an assault on a white girl the crowd dispersed after gas was used. The defense attorney K Harris was in Nashville jail for safety and returned under protection of guardsmen. He was moved to Nashville after the alleged attack when groups gathered at the jail following reports of his arrest.
The Senate Munitions Committee heard a clash over whether government manufacture reduces costs. A 1928 survey claimed private production averaged 30.90 per unit, versus 23.18 to the government arsenal at Frankfort. Senator Clark warned the War Department’s war time bills could grant absolute press control.
Funeral services for Esther O. Smith 67 widow of W Ray Smith will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from Kurtz funeral home North Cameron Street the Rev Dr Luther A Thomas will conduct burial is in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers include Dr George H Heist William Lupton Thomas F Kremer Madison Spurr C Vernon Eddy and Henry Moling Sr Mrs Smith is survived by two daughters and a sister
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