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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1935

Page

3

Miller School Organizes Four H Club With Officers

On January 25 Miller School formed a 4 H club electing Clara Carper as president and Mary Boyd as reporter. Officers include vice president Charles Banner secretary treasurer Jane Dick and leader Mary Clowser with cheer leaders Jack Orndorff and song leaders Elbha Elsie Edwards. February meeting to plan clothing and poultry projects. next meeting February 15 for program. Mrs W H Warden of Wardensville visits son in Philadelphia. Patty Walter daughter of Sam and Mrs C H Haines improves after illness in West Virginia.

Miller School Clara Carper Charles Banner Jane Dick Mary Boyd Eva Mary Lonas Mary Clowser Jack Orndorff Elbha Elsie Edwards

Social calendar lists weekly club and church events

The notice lists Wednesday through Tuesday events: Junior choir at United Brethren Church, Elks, Grace Lutheran, Thursday Rotary luncheon at George Washington Hotel, Delphian Society at Handley Library, Sunshine Club at Mrs Sydenstricker’s home, Garden Club at Mrs Larrick’s home, Luttrell debating society event at Armel school house, joint Men’s Athletic Club meeting, American Legion luncheon, Stephens City Senior Class dance, Dick’s School spelling match, Crippled children clinic, Lions Club luncheon, and a Tuesday Lions gathering at George Washington Hotel.

United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club George Vashon Hotel Winchester del Middletown Armel School House West Boscawen Street Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion George Washington Hotel Stephens City Bank Building Dick’s School Whitacre Crippled Children’s Clinic District Nurses Association

Little Garden Club Plans Spring At Mrs Glaize Home

The Little Garden Club met Monday at Mrs Pred L Glaize Jr home on Stonewall avenue to discuss spring planning including seed and plant choices and care. Guest speaker Mrs Edward Gay Butler of The Play Gardens shared new flowers approved by the American Council of Flower Growers and tips on annuals biennials and perennials. The group backed efforts to remove unsightly billboards and urged other clubs to join. Virginians expected to attend the New York Flower Show in early March with Garden Club of America involvement. Mr and Mrs Kenneth F Cather celebrate the birth of a daughter at their West Boscawen Street home.

Little Garden Club F. L. Glaize Pred L. Glaize Stonewall Avenue Edward Gay Butler American Council of Flower Growers Butler New York Garden Clubs Virginia Garden Club of America Cather Kenneth F. Cather West Boscawen Street Lucille Wingfield E. E. Wingfield Mr. Cather W. E. Cather

Ring purchase testimony during Major Shepard murder trial

Mrs. Byron Dawson testified at Major Charles A. Shepard's second murder trial in Topeka Kansas about overcoming his sales resistance to buy a ring for Grace Lee Brandon a Texas stenographer he allegedly favored. She said Miss Brandon wanted only a toilet set and that the Major planned to buy the set.

Charles A. Shepard Byron Dawson Topeka Kas Junction City Shepard Fort Riley Dawson Grace Lee Brandon Texas Brandon

Riots Follow Bloody Tuesday Mass in Paris

Paris amid clashes after a religious service marking the first anniversary of Bloody Tuesday. Youths in uniform clash with police around Notre Dame, shouts against Premier Flandin and Prefect Langeron. Royalists tear down Socialist posters as others retaliate, and mourners lay flowers near the Concorde as red paint marks the 19 deaths.

Paris France Notre Dame Associated Press Notre Dame Cathedral St. Michael Pierre Etienne Flandin Langeron Flandin House of Worship Place St. Michel Sorbonne Place de la Concorde Chamber of Deputies Seine Stavisky

Indecent Films Trigger Maryland Debate and Calls for Federal Regulation

A Winchester resident reports a Baltimore incident where an Irish life film The Man of Arran was followed by a short titled Sodom. Society women left the theater, prompting concern that such material breaches the producers code. A bishop condemns the film as hellish. The piece urges federal production regulation to curb indecent motion pictures.

Winchester Baltimore Arran Ireland Maryland Episcopal Church

Elks Lodge To Honor Past Exalted Rulers Tonight

Winchester Lodge No 867 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks holds its annual past exalted rulers night tonight with Exalted Ruler 5 L Farmer leading opening ceremonies. George B Bushnell, lodge’s first exalted ruler, will receive the meeting. a social session and light lunch follow.

Winchster Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks L. Farmer George B. Bushnell Winchester W. A. Baker Andrew Bell Harry W. Butler W. E. Cather T. Russell Cather E. Bruce Capper M. B. Clowe Warren Eddy C. R. Grubb

S. V. A. Defeats Woodberry Forest In Tight 22-18 Battle

Shenandoah Valley Academy cagers upset Woodberry Forest 22-18 in an overtime thriller after tying the score at 18 late in regulation. Sears nailed the tying basket with 8 seconds left, and S. V. A. added two goals in the extra period to clinch the six win streak with a next game vs Randolph Macon Academy.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Woodberry Forest Orange Hilltoppers Sears Orange County Front Royal Yellow Jackets Randolph Macon Academy

Four Injured During Clashes at Coal Mines

In Luzerne county Pennsylvania clashes among miners in six sectors sent four men to hospitals amid the anthracite strike at Glen Alden Coal Company mines. Police protected groups moving toward the pits as United Mine Workers used a vehicle to breach picket lines, injuring one worker.

Wilkes-Barre Luzerne County Pennsylvania Glen Alden

Mrs Johnson Cleared in Self Defense Verdict

The jury found Mrs Johnson not guilty after a trial in which she claimed self defense while witnesses for the Commonwealth testified she fired the shot as Washington allegedly left her home with liquor he had not paid for. Dr. H I Pifer said the shot came from close range.

McSherry Lupton Alson Scott C. Burton Harry Marvin D. Weaver H. R. Jones P. W. Lockhart William H. Brown Edgar Mason

Great Fluffy Pussy-willows Add Winter Cheer in Gardens

The French pussy-willow Salix caprea is hardy and easy to grow. Plant as individuals or hedges four feet apart. Indoors, force long branches starting in January for buds and catkins to bloom.

February Special Non-Ammonia Perm Wave

An old beauty shop advertises a February special offering a non ammonia permanent wave for seven dollars, with Carnation Beauty Shoppe pricing noted at four to five dollars and the Halliwell Coronet Wave at five dollars. The ad provides the shop name Halliwell Coronet and a phone number 944 for contact.

Carnation Beauty Shoppe

Verdict Expected Next Wednesday in Hauptmann Trial

In Flemington New Jersey a week from today a Hauptmann verdict is due. The eight men and four women jurors sit in the Hunterdon County Court House awaiting decision as deputy Paul Alwatez is likely to pull the bell to announce a verdict. News will reach outside by crowd shout after reporters flash the news.

Flemington N. J Hauptmann Hunterdon County Court House Hunterdon County Paul Alwatez

Revival at Braddock Street Church Draws Congregation

A snowy night brought a large crowd to Braddock Street Church as Rev. Mr. Billingsley preached on Acts 5 42 with the sermon titled The Dynamic of a Growing Church. He urged faithful service and a definite message of salvation through Christ Jesus.

Lord Jesus Christ Christ

Copper Letter Leaves From Houghton House

The Houghton House in Houghton Michigan the copper mining capital offers guests thin copper sheets for stationery. Thomas F Timberlake of this city received a sheet from his brother Richard A Timberlake of Des Moines Iowa who was visiting the Michigan inn. Snow depth at Houghton was five feet seven inches on the level with drifts 15 to 18 feet high.

Houghton House Houghton Mich Thomas F. Timberlake Richard A. Timberlake Des Moines Iowa Michigan

Swordfish Liver Revenue Boost For Portland Fishermen

Swordfish livers once discarded overboard now provide Portland Maine fishermen a new revenue stream as a medicinal ingredient. Uncle Eben contends temper breach can render a man speechless, reflecting local quips amid the unusual discovery.

Portland Maine Uncle Eben

Frugal Amana Folk Embrace Prosperity With Wage Increases

In Amana Iowa 1400 German stock residents shift from communal living as Arthur Barlow of Modern Amana Stock Corp reports a 5 percent bonus totaling 6751 on 1934 wages. Payroll reaches 154342, up nearly 25000 from 1933 despite drought and woolen mill slump. Non members add over 14000 to payroll when workload rises.

Amana Iowa Arthur Barlow Amana Stock Corporation Old Amana United States Germany Buffalo Ebenezer Society West Iowa County Amana Coret America

Glass Ready To Open Fire On New Banking Bill

Senator Carter Glass plans to oppose the Treasury banking bill as Senator Fletcher hints the full banking committee may handle it. Fletcher heads the committee with Glass as a sub panel, and the bill seeks broader Federal Reserve powers, though Roosevelt offers only partial endorsement.

Washington Carter Glass Treasury Virginia Democrat Fletcher Dfla Banking Committee Senate Banking Committee Glass Federal Reserve Board Senate Federal Reserve System and Deposit Insurance Corporation Roosevelt

State Exhibits In Hauptmann Case Closely Guarded

Vigilance was increased over the prosecution exhibits in the Bruno Hauptmann Lindbergh kidnapping trial. General orders renew access only for Detective Lewis J. Bornmann and federal wood expert Arthur J. Koehler to the kidnap ladder. Exhibits guarded in an isolated warden’s quarters room with state troopers on three daily shifts.

Flemington N. J Bruno Hauptmann Lindbergh Lewis J. Bornmann Arthur J. Koehler Hunterdon County

Man Sentenced for Fraud in Baltimore Relief Funds

Joseph Caldart, alleged to have worked at Quantico Virginia for $1.10 an hour, to serve 60 days in jail for obtaining Baltimore Emergency Relief funds under false pretenses. Witnesses said he spent weekdays at Quantico and returned Fridays to draw relief, $153 from the BERC via Shrine of the Little Flower social worker bobbing as key witness.

Baltimore Joseph Caldart Quantico Samuel K. Dennis Caldart BERC Shrine of the Little Flower

Public Sales Directory for Virginia Farms Listed

Public sale notices for Robt Henry Farm on Sat Feb 9 at 1 oclock. Sale at H H Kelley Farm 114 miles south of Bluemont Va on Tue Feb 12. Mrs Blackburn Smith Farm Berryville Va Tue Feb 19 with stock and implements.

Sale Robt Henry Farm H. H. Kelley Bluemont

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Patty Sam Walter C. H. Haines Eee W. Va Lions Club Huntsberry Mrs. Byron Dawson Robert M. Parker Legion OF Decency Brooks’ Pharmacy Elks’ Lodge S.V.A Busbee Ie Senseeeese & Sears Baker Pierce Ween Kite Woodberry Forrest Tp Papy Trett Trates Sd Taylor Clements C Seen Lykes Hooker Winborne Cepa Jones Represenes Esss Mrs. Johnson Philip Williams Commonwealth James P. Reardon J. Sloan Kuykendall Dean Halliday Central Press Garden Braddock St Rel Underwood N. Loudoun St Telephone Lovett’s Loudoun St BANK Shenardoah Valley National Bank Caller Kraut OUR R. M. Swimley Hamman’s Dollar Store VGN
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