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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1934

Page

5

Prosperity Seen Tied to Spending Power and Policy

Boston economist Edward A. Filene describes 1935 as bright yet dubious, urging cooperation among business and the Supreme Court with the President. He says prosperity hinges on mass buying power, warns against radical legislation and currency inflation, and notes autos are leading recovery while exports lag. War prospects do not improve demand.

Boston Edward A. Filene Filene Supreme Court America Congress Motors Europe

REB RUSSELL WESTERN HEADLINES COLONIAL DOUBLE FEATURE

At the Colonial Theatre this Saturday the double feature includes Reb Russell in Blazing Guns and Fay Wray with Ralph Bellamy in Woman In The Dark. The Western showcases Reb Russell defending a ranch house single handed against a siege of bandits.

Colonial Theatre Reb Russell

Shirley Temple Stars in Bright Eyes at Hable's Palace Tonight

Tonight is the last chance to see Shirley Temple in Bright Eyes at Hable's Palace. The film follows her life with humor and tears as she befriends airmen and faces adoption drama with Loop the ace. Supporting cast includes James Dunn and Lois Wilson, with Dickey Moore in Tomorrow's Youth as main attraction Friday.

Shirley Temple James Dunn Lois Wilson Dickey Moore the Palace Tommy Mickey Mouse Mickey Plays Papa Trapeze Artist

Heavy Water To Feature At Science Meet In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh December 7 heavy water or deuterium oxide the $10000 a quart compound will be a major topic at the five day annual convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Pittsburgh 3000 members will hear about its therapeutic potential age cancer and other uses Einstein is billed as a chief lecturer at the sessions local representatives include Walter S Hough entomologist A B Groves pathologist Winchester Re search Laboratory and Richard F Hatcher a Virginia Tech graduate Blacksburg they are expected to return early next week

Pittsburgh American Association For the Advancement of Science Enstein Albert Einstein Harold Co. Urey Winchester Walter S. Hough A. B. Groves Winchester Research Laboratory Richard F. Hatcher Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg

Velocity of a famous flier and a brain operation in 1920s era text

Noted speed flier James R Wendell rushes 5 month old Sue Trammell from Texas to Baltimore for brain operation by Dr Walter Dandy. President Roosevelt notes a billion dollar deficit in the treasury statement. Below zero weather and blizzards sweep the country. National funeral in Paris for 202 railroad disaster victims at Lagney. Five years ago White House fire destroys executive offices. Mrs E Yost wins outside electric illuminating contest. Virginia prisons hold 3477 convicts. Madison Racey, WWI veteran, dies at 34. NYT praises Virginia markers. Ten years ago Virginia apple output ranking. Coolidge prosperity forecast echoed by bankers. Cantata Christmas at United Brethren Church praised. Baltimore court denies annulment for Solv o and Lamb.

James R. Wendell Sue Trammell Texas Baltimore Walter Dandy Roosevelt Treasury New York Philadelphia Paris Lagney France White House Hoover E. ©. Yost W. Clifford Street American Legion Virginia Madison Racey West Hart Street New York Times Coolidge United Brethren Church Ella Hodges Charles Consolvo, Jr Hotel Belvedere Evelyn Lamb

Red Cross Stamps Aided Tuberculosis Fight Update

Twenty five years ago citizens urged to place Red Cross stickers on packages to raise funds for tuberculosis eradication. Christmas sales rise significantly boosting Winchester business as Byrd pushes a compulsory primary bill in Virginia. Berryville prepares for local option vote on reinstating the saloon after two dry years.

Winchester Richard E. Byrd Virginia Berryville

Old Fort Frederick Restored by CCC Workers Near Williamsport

CCC workers near Williamsport Maryland restore Fort Frederick a sandstone frontier fort built after Braddock's defeat. The site covers one and a half acres with 17 foot walls and a 12 foot portal. The D A R supports ongoing restoration as tablets recount fort history and garrison details.

Williamsport Potomac River Fort Frederick CCC Braddock Horatio Sharpe Baltimore Maryland Assembly Potomac John Dagworthy Maryland Kenley

Can He Stand Huey Promoted to Succeed Jones at LSU

Bernie Moore becomes head football coach at Louisiana State University Baton Rouge after Laurence Jones resigns over Huey Long interference. Moore from Winchester Tennessee has coached track and mentored football under Jones who quit after Long tried addressing the team at halftime against Tulane.

Laurence Biff) Jones Huey Long Bernie Moore Louisiana State University At Baton Rouge Moore Winchester Tenn Jones Tulane

Record Figures Compiled For League A Bowling Standings

League A of the Winchester Bowling League posts high averages led by Fairney 107.55 and Plank 105.7 with Legion players dominating. Top games include Predee 145 and Brubaker 144 while American Legion leads in team high with 557. Individual sets list Sirbaugh 377 Wheeler 371 Brubaker 370 and Yates 360 as top scorers.

Winchester Legion Fairney Plank Revees J. B. Yates Handley Boone Legee, Handley Darlington, Legion Howard, Rotary Brubaker N. Va P. Co Hunter, O'Sullivan Wheeler, O'Sullivan Gearings, Legion Howard Rotary Predee Yates, Handley Oun Legion «Occeliveewe Bishauzh LIONS Acess American Legion Cose Ik Ceruee Eas Sirbaugh, Lions Wheeler, O'Sullivans Beocsc Hunter O'Sullivan

Middletown notes reflect Christmas gatherings across town

Middletown Va December notes list residents visiting kin for Christmas. Families from Washington Martinsburg and Beasley are mentioned with gatherings, illnesses, and homecomings. A basket honoring Clara Joyner graces Grace Methodist altar and multiple residents plan winter visits to relatives.

Middletown J. C. Campbell Lebanon Church Owings Store R. L. Long Campbell Willey James I. Larrick Washington St. Petersburg Fla Helen Conn Dailey Frye Mary Frye William Frye van Haaston Washington, D. C Charles Henson Ethelene George Bywaters Opequon Ben Rogers E. E. Rogers Howard Owings Will Owings Mamie Coffman Leonard Walker George Gordon Keith Beckley W. Va Gordon Keith James Willey Lee Hottel Edna Dinges Mae Ginn Main Street Fannie Smith Clara Smith Joyner Grace Methodist Episcopal Church J. F. Werrick C. C. Rhodes Culpeper W. P. Saunders

Isaac Creek Notes Describes Local Social and Health Items

Mrs. G. E. Clark visits relatives in West Virginia. Isabel Strother and Anna Clark are mentioned with illnesses and holidays. Local residents, including Mr. Nesmith, Mr. Clark, and the Shanholtz and Strother families, appear in brief calls, visits, and health updates.

Russell Fletcher Betty Fletcher Winton Kerns Anna Clark Dorothy Clark Reynolds Store Cecil Shanholtz Winchester Effie Strother Robert MclIlwee Walter Daily George Peacemaker W. A. Strother John Nesmith Elmer Clark W. C. Whitacre Sons Flour Mill Winton

Flying Clipper No. 1 joins Pan American fleet at last

The Martin plant in Baltimore tested the giant Flying Clipper No. 1 last week and it will be added to the Pan American Airways fleet. Valley Airways planes buzzed over the city last Monday as the nation marks the Pace brothers first flight anniversary. Interest grows in wingless autogiros marketed by Kellett Autogiro Corp and Autogiro Company of America with rotor tilting replacing fixed wings. A local student pilot notes shorter trips to races at Charles Town via Valley Airways Taylor Cub and nearby pasture offers a good landing field.

Martin Baltimore Pan American Airways Charles Town Valley Airways

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