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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
6
Morris, Trum K Epard and Robert Holmes were indicted in the Evans barber shop case. Holmes is held on housebreaking charges. Epard is accused of selling stolen items. Trials date not set.
Front Royal Virginia reports a community tree program by the King’s Daughters to aid Warren County families. Clothing, food and toys are welcome as Christmas cheer is shared. A community Christmas service is planned at the courthouse tonight at 6.45.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Murray was awarded 222.16 in a collision suit against Samuel Cabell of Cedarville. The accident on Front Royal-Winchester road involved a yearling heifer driven by Wilbert Lawson. Jury members were W. A. Henson G. Morrison J. A. Silman Edgar Hockman and F B Morgan.
A well balanced and well managed Warren County farm products exhibit was held in the Front Royal High School auditorium. More than 50 entries competed across eight classes with keen competition. J J Foster and Chas Haynie Jr led the event as judges and organizers.
Police official T A Slaughter warns motorists about laws against driving with one headlight and the requirement to carry extra bulbs. Offenders will be promptly brought into court.
Mrs. T. S. Melton, chairman of Warren County Tuberculosis Committee, expresses gratitude to those who helped the committee share in proceeds from Christmas dances. The statement is signed by Mrs. T. S. Melton.
Charles B. Samuels of Front Royal spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon about the new road system surrounding Front Royal. He highlighted the East Side Highway Skyline Drive and John Highway and urged concerted effort to seize local opportunities.
Mr Richard Cannon a retired Pittsburgh business man is guest of Mr Christopher Ganes in this city. Cannon who has traveled widely will remain here for three months. He arrived from a visit to At-
Front Royal Virginia social notes list visits by Newell Chadwick and Mildred Sowers among local residents and visitors. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Thomason’s silver anniversary, a county high school dance, and several students and teachers spending Christmas holidays at home or with relatives. Rooms and addresses omitted.
Police action to curb liquor in Shelbyville is announced with civic booster notes praising the city. Circulars urge Bedford County residents to visit Shelbyville for Christmas shopping and pledge a hearty welcome and a merry Christmas.
The division of intelligence of the national guard reports shots heard at night were fired into air from moving cars. John F. Gibson states soldiers saved his area, saying without them boys would have been slaughtered. He notes a mob was repulsed at the courthouse attempting to seize E. K. Harris. four men were killed during the incident.
The Nye committee and a Roosevelt executive panel plan rival approaches to curb war profits. Nye worries about funding and lapsed momentum while Baruch aims to submit recommendations as soon as Congress reconvenes. The piece also notes Olson’s ascent as a Minnesota governor pushing broader social reforms and public ownership ideas. It covers potential political alignments and policy planks likely to shape 1940 debates.
New York trading ends with uneven session as Cross currents of buying and selling limit gains. Specialties lead activity while utilities resist, cotton and grains hold, most commodities lack a clear trend and Sterling rises against the dollar. closing levels show mixed results across major issues.
Dr Peter A Carmichael of the Labor Concilia tion Board in Washington met with county school superintendent Leslie D Kline and Emergency Education assistant W O McDaniel. A noted historian professor and author, he has taught at the University of Virginia Converse College and William and Mary and wrote on mountain people of North Carolina.
Washington December 22 news says coal men expect stricter government control of the soft coal industry as the NRA plan to curb price cutting moves forward.
The Star lists daily local wholesale and retail market prices for grain, corn, feeds, butter, eggs, and live stock. Prices cover patent and general brands, bag sizes from 12 to 98 pounds, and items such as shelled corn, cracked corn, middlings, scratch feed, corn meal, dairy feeds, egg mash, butter, and meats with regional variations.
Market data for cattle calves hogs sheep and lambs with price ranges and trends. Includes Philadelphia live poultry butter eggs and stock status with quotes and weights for various categories.
Closing grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley with Dec old and new contract figures. Lard bellies and Chicago cash grain state allocations for No 2 and No 3 white and yellow corn varieties and assorted Nos. of wheat. Market notes from December 22.
Witnesses describe Lester Kerns’s fast driving and alcohol questions. Hook says he offered to drive and left the scene dazed. Woodrow Kerns corroborates, court stenographer records testimony. judge Tavenner to rule next week.
Catherine M. Greene, 18, colored, a former local resident, died early Thursday night in Columbia Hospital Washington D C from a complication of troubles. She was the daughter of the late James Greene and Maria Robinson Greene of this city. She leaves her mother and a brother Leonard Greene and a sister Frances Greene, all of this city.
The body has been brought to Company Street for viewing by relatives and close friends until the funeral. Funeral services will be conducted from Heart Cala Church, city, tomorrow at 12 o'clock noon. Rev. Pather R. E. Hannon will officiate. The funeral party will meet at the undertaker's home before going to the church. Interment will be in Orrick Cemetery, this city.
Four deaths were attributed today to a London blackout fog that blanketed most of England. The fog caused hazardous conditions leading to multiple fatalities across the country.
Daily Philco radio lineup lists stations WEAF WABC WJZ WOR and others with 6:35 to 11:20 p.m. programs. Features include piano organ duos, heat waves trio, master builder, beauty segments, religion in the news, sports resumes, musical variety, and holiday week cross section of U. S. activities.
A local store thanks customers for 1934 marking twenty three years serving since 1911 and wishes a Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year. The advertisement hints at a gala Christmas sale featuring radios.
A detailed list of holiday broadcasting across networks WJZ WEAF WMCA WABC CBS and NBC for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 1942 including choir performances Benedictine services Christmas carols and concerts with times and stations. Cast includes National Capitol Choir Marine Band and Bethlehem Cantata among others.
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