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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1935

Page

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Labor Leader Alleges Richberg Conspired Against NRA

John L. Lewis accuses Donald Richberg of secretly conspiring with auto industry leaders to deceive the President and undermine labor. He charges Richberg betrayed the NRA and engaged in deceit and chicanery in negotiations over the auto code renewal.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Donald Richberg Lewis Richberg Argsvican Federation Laben Senate Organized Labor National Recovery Administration Hugh S. Johnson NRA A. F. of L Dr. Richberg

Gas explosion shatters window at Sanitary Grocery

A gas release near Lou Dunn and Piccadilly streets shattered a window of the Sanitary grocery store at about 10 AM. Investigators blamed a defective switch and a short circuit causing a spark from accumulated sewer and illuminating gas due to poor cellar ventilation. No injuries reported though Pastor L A Thomas and Browning were knocked off balance. business resumed after repairs.

Loudoun Piccadilly Sanitary William Browning L. A. Thomas Grace Lutheran Church Mr. Browning Browning J. C. Bayliss C. D Everett Holsinger Garland Anderson Melvin McTlwee

Fire hazards threaten Winchester as threats of wrecking loom

The writer warns that last night's fire shows the danger of ongoing firetraps in Winchester and urges action to eliminate hazards before more buildings burn. They stress that delaying until a major disaster occurs will bring only regrets and call for prompt steps to prevent future blazes.

Winchester

Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags at Star Office

Classified notice seeks large clean cotton rags for Star Office. Round Dance at Hotel Winchester tonight. Ads list 2 to 4 and one dollar per pound rates.

Round Dance Hotel Winchester

Tiness Fatal To J H Farmer W Va Native

James H. Farmer 77 of Winchester died at his daughter’s home 688 North Cameron street at 9 45 this morning He was a Ca pon Springs W Va native born March 2 1857 A carpenter by trade he is survived by widow Ella B Farmer and children Bertha Swanson Mamie Foreman Nettie Pentz Lula Scruggs William and Harry Farmer Also surviving are brothers George of Berryville Asbury of Gainesboro Charles of Winchester and Jennie Orndorff Capon Springs W V A number of grandchildren Funeral services will be conducted at Mrs Pentz home by Rev S J Goode assisted by Luther McFarland of Hayfield Interment follows at La Follette family lot Pallbearers listed. date not announced.

James H. Farmer Winchester Nettie Parmer Pentz North Cameron Street Farmer Capon Springs W. Va Ella B. Farmer Bertha Swanson Mamie Foreman Nettie Pentz Lula Scruggs William Farmer Harry Farmer George Farmer Berryville Asbury Gainesboro Charles Farmer Jennie Orndorff S. J. Goode Luther McFarland Hayfield Pentz la Follettese Oliver Goode Chamberlain John Kern Mark Carper Hunter Goode Mr. McKee

Harry Hanst Jr Progress Report After Sled Accident

Reports from physicians at Memorial Hospital say Harry Hanst Jr 14 son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hanst is making progress after a severe sled spill on Cameron Street. His condition remains serious but stable with no broken ribs and blood transfusion no longer anticipated.

Harry Hanst, Jr Harry Hanst Memorial Hospital Cameron Street

Accident at Cameron and Piccadilly Streets Damages Two Trucks

An accident Saturday evening at Cameron and Piccadilly streets damaged two trucks and trailers. A trailer driven by Roosevelt Allemony, for Novick Transfer, collided with a Mills trailer for the National Fruit Company due to icy pavement. One truck was knocked against a telephone pole. Charges were preferred against neither driver. Accompanying parties were Jackurn and John Barnett Mills.

Cameron Piccadilly Streets Roosevelt Allemony Novick Transfer Gu Y Aes Mills Na Tonal Fruit Company Novick Jackurn John Barnett Mills

All-Time Sunday School Attendance Record Claim At Lou doun Street

Miss Frances Affleck is believed to hold the all denomination record for consecutive Sunday School attendance, having not missed a Sunday in 41 years at Lou doun Street Presbyterian Church. She also teaches the primary class and after services leads an afternoon session and visits shut ins. The Cross and Crown Company notes the unprecedented 41st year bar, while 70 members received perfect attendance pins for the past year.

Frances Affleck Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church W. B. Wagner Miss Affreck The Cross and Crown Company Shutins C J. Swank Kathleen Pierce

Clinic For Young Cripples Set For February 9

A clinic for young people with deformities will be held February 9 at the District Nurse Association offices near the Court House. Free examinations may lead to cures. Dr. Robert Funsten of the University of Virginia will supervise, with hours 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.

District Nurse Association Court House Robert Funsten University of Virginia

Man Loots J C Penney Co Store On Sunday Morning

A male burglar entered the J C Penney Co store at 17 North Loudoun Street by forcing a rear door with a crowbar. He took a mix of items including a woman’s dress men’s underwear shirts ties shoes pants and a suede jacket worth about the loss. The entry occurred early Sunday before business hours and the door remained ajar when the shop opened.

J. C. Penney and Company North Loudoun Street

Fire traps blaze at Braddock Street church grounds

A midnight fire at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South damaged a rear paper storage shed and store fixtures but not the main building. Firefighters kept flare ups in check as trustees plan to raze the structure when weather moderates.

Braddock Street Snapp C. C. Snapp Turner B. Sencindiver Mr. Snapp Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Several Cases Heard Today In Police Court

Police Court heard several cases this morning for drunkenness and assault. Fines included Raymond Grim 10.25 for drunkenness, Perry Smith 10.25 for drunkenness, Sylvester Reed 15.25 for drunkenness and assault, Mrs. M L Woods 10.25 for drunkenness, and Minor Corbin 10.25 for operating a car with no lights and no inspection tag. Hosiery sale notes advertise full fashioned silk hosiery at 69c. Clara V Fultz.

Raymond Grim Perry Smith Slyvester Reed M. L. Woods New York City Corbin East Germain Street Clara V. Fultz

Frederics Vita Tonic Special at Du Four Beauty Shoppe

Frederics Vita Tonic permanent wave spiral and croquig nole offered at seven fifty. Du Four Beauty Shoppe lists price five dollars for related service. Contact phone 976 for details.

Tonic

School Board Endorses Senator Cather for Virginia Senate

Frederick county School Board met in February to discuss the next fiscal year's budget and a new Gainesboro school unit. They endorsed State Senator T Russell Cather for re election, citing his legislative achievements including highway and education bills. The board approved a $500 dental clinic appropriation and instructed truancy enforcement.

Frederick County Leslie Q. Kline Board of Supervisors Gainesboro State Board of Education Richmond Cather T. Russell Cather Virginia General Assembly Senate of Virginia Virginia Department State Senate General Assembly of Virginia J. Fred Thwaite H. Braithwaite Fred J. Larrick Chas A. Millwee A. B. Solenberger

Em ma Copp Dies at 76 in Shenandoah County

Mrs. Emma Frances Copp 76 widow of Silas Copp died at her daughter’s home near Woodstock after several years of illness. Survived by daughters Mrs. Marcellus Boyer and Mrs. J Homer Copp, brother Elder W H Spiggie, and sister Mrs. J H Leedy. Funeral from Maurertown Brethren Church cemetery with Rev Ed L Miller officiating.

Woodstock Shenandoah County Emma Frances Copp Silas Copp Marcellus Boyer J. Homer Copp Strasburg W. H. Spiggie Meadow Mills Middletown This County J. H. Leedy Clifton Station Maurertown Brethren Church Ed. L. Miller

South End Hose Co. Meeting Notice Feb

South End Hose Company calls a business meeting for Monday night February 4. Attendance requested to decide important matters. Secretary notes time and request for members to attend.

South End Hose CO

Simple Funeral Rites For Mrs Conrad Held At Christ Church

Funeral services were conducted at Christ Episcopal Church for Mrs Kathryn Allen Geddes Conrad wife of Col Bryan Conrad following a protracted illness. The rites included hymns and prayer book readings with large floral tributes and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed with several doctors and local figures served. honorary pallbearers included Col H C Pillsbury and other named attendees.

Christ Episcopal Church Kathryn Allen Geddes Conrad Bryan Conrad Robert B. Nelson Mount Hebron Cemetery P. W. Boyd W. A. Baker T. B. Byrd Lee Coble B. B. Dutton Burr Harrison Harry R Eern Donald L. Weems L. M. Allen Shirley Carter E. H. Durrell H. D. Fuller H. H McGuire T W. Harrison T. B Patton H. C. Pillsbury Washington H. K. Russell Col B. M Roszel J. 8. Scully, Jr John Weems

Moling and Cather Fabric Listing Shows Dress Prints

A fragmented textile ad notes dress prints priced at 1s to 22c per yard from Moling and Cather. The readable line suggests fabric goods and a shop name in a historical catalog snippet.

Moling & Cather

Memorial Services Held for Fire Company Members

Charley Rouss and Sarah Zane annual memorial services filled the Capitol Theatre and United Brethren Church. Firemen Edward Diffenderfer J A Richard Charles Brown Samuel Trenary honored. ser­mon by Rev Stover and chaplains present. 175 Rouss members attended.

Charley Rouss Sarah Zane United Brethren Church Sarah Zane Company Sarah Zane Fire Company Company Charley Rouss Fire Company Capitol Theatre Andrew Bell Edward H. Diffenderfer J. A. Richard Charles E. Brown Samuel W. Trenary Hubert Sydenstricker Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Floyd Haines Helen Woore

Court orders Princeton student tied to Lindbergh kidnapping case

A Princeton University student faces court action after a man resembling the accused was seen near the Lindbergh home during the kidnaping eve. A musical friend recounts an evening with a carpenter as investigators pursue leads.

Princeton University Carpenter

Hauptmann murder trial hearing on Lindbergh case details

Paul Vetterle testified Hauptmann was at home at a birthday party on November 26 1933 when Cecile Barr said he preferred a Lindbergh ransom bill. Violet Sharpe linked to a gray blanket seen near the Lindbergh baby kidnap site. she later died by suicide. Witnesses described restaurant sightings, car activity, and disputed photos as the trial entered its sixth week.

William A. Kinney Associated Press Flemington N. J Paul Vetterle Bruno Richard Hauptmann Hauptmann Cecile Barr Violet Flemington Uptmann Lindbe Dwight W. Morrow Violet Sharpe Morrow Peter H. Sommer Hudson River New York Isador Fisch Lindbergh David T. Wilentz Agai Wilentz Sommer New York City Huptmann

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Lewis Charles Richberg National Bituminous Industrial Board Main J. H. Farmer Centerville Bruno Gary Bure Bronx Lynne Fowler Genevieve Fuller Handley High School Don Mr. Quarles Dude India Chow Chow Opal Robinson Man J.C. Penny & Co Ebert Hauptmann Defense Emma Copp Daughter Mrs Conrad Warren County Front Royal News Star Today G. W. Stover Norman Cooper Lee Fisher Richard B. Brown Harry Stryker Henry Willis A. W. Russell Edward O. Kremer Cooper Stover Dr. Sydenstricker Rouss Anna Bonesteel Bulletin
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