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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1935

Page

5

Retiring Chief is Honored By Local Firemen

Front Royal Virginia February 8 1935 Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department meets with full attendance The meeting honors retiring chief J H Shiner who received a gold watch from George Buck The department approves space in a new municipal building to be erected on Royal Avenue The auditing committee of A N Carroll W Henry and William Boyd will report next meeting Engine drivers for 1935 were named William Boyd John H Williams Lacy McFall Harry Keyser W H Striker Jr Ray Jones and Jackson Corder

Front Royal Shiner George Buck A. N. Carroll W. Henry William Boyd John H. Williams Lacy McFall Harry Keyser W. H. Striker, Jr Ray Jones Jackson Corder

1935 Auto Tags Have Arrived in Front Royal Virginia

The 1935 Virginia automobile license tags arrived yesterday through Front Royal distributor Leroy Carron. The new tag matches the 1934 size with black figures on white. A sample is in Carron’s East Main Street window, with local passenger car numbers 128-701 to 130-150. Tags go on sale March 15.

Front Royvad Virginia Leroy Carron Front Royal Warren County Carron East Main Street

Ambitions at 102 seek American citizenship

Miss Sophia Zove of Marianna Pennsylvania, age 102, born in Austria in 1832, has filed for her first papers in Pittsburgh to pursue American citizenship.

Sophia Zove Marianna Miss Zove Austria Pittsburgh

Never Treat A Cough Lightly Emulsion Ad

An advertisement urges adults to buy Bronchuline Emulsion, claiming it cures stubborn coughs, unlike syrupy remedies. It promises quick relief without habit forming drugs and a restful night, targeting consumers with druggist words and persuasive health claims.

Adv

Social And Personal News Of Front Royal And Warren County

Front Royal and Warren County social items note Carron travels to Warrenton, D Gasque improving after influenza, Elizabeth Clark ill at home, Daniel Bowers visiting Washington, Mrs James Simpson visiting Luray, J C Trice recovering from flu, Frank Gibb and guests with Harold Merriman visiting Duncan Gibb at UVA, L B Stern Jr and L S Stone of Richmond registered at Royal Club Inn, John Williams operated on for venous issues at Walter Reed, T W Tayloe and Mrs Tayloe guests of Wall in Washington.

L. B. Stern, Jr Mr. L.S. Stone Richmond Royal Club Inn

No Regrets For Slaying, Frechette Says He Did It

Clarence Frechette, 25, confessed but showed no remorse for killing Robert Brown, 24, of Kalamazoo, and moving the body to California. He described a crime spree from Salt Lake City to Kalamazoo, including robberies for “expense money,” while awaiting extradition.

Michigan Frechette Nevada City Calif Clarence Frechette California Pola Robert Brown Kalamazoo Joseph Blake State Highway Patrol Brown Salt Lake City Elko Nevada Roy Brown Mich Robert Livingston County Cheriff Carl J. Tobiasse

Dizzy Dean Ends Holdout With Cardinals In 1935 Pact

Dizzy Dean and the St. Louis Cardinals settled their 1935 contract dispute after a brief standoff. Dean signed an agreement for an estimated 17,500 to 19,000 dollars, asserting 25 victories for himself and 45 for Paul in the coming season. Paul Dean has not yet finalized his deal but is reportedly content.

Dizzy Sam Breadon Me 'N Paul Paul Cardinal Cardinals

Scouts Court of Honor Held Tonight Here

The Boy Scouts court of honor convenes at 7:30 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel with General Mitchell as guest speaker. Jack Smith of Kernstown receives the Charles R. Anderson Jr. award. Troop 40 Scouts receive Dan Beard medals for reforestation. Lions Club donates a new American flag to Winchester Cub Pack.

Boy Scouts Court of Honor George Washing Hotel A. Cobb Mitchell Charles R. Anderson, Jr Jack Smith Kernstown Winchester Lions’ Club Dan Beard Coble William F. Locke Do. R. Anderson Shenandoah Area Charles R. Anderson Jtjimedal United States White House Boy Scouts of America Miller and Anderson Philco

Doctor Testifies On Hauptmann Case In Fingerprint Study

Dr. E M Hudson, a New York physician, testified in Flemington New Jersey that Bruno Hauptmann could not have made the kidnapper's ladder or used it to abduct the Lindbergh baby. On the stand for the defense, Hudson said fingerprinting is a hobby of his.

E. M. Hudson New York Flemington, N. J Bruno Hauptmann Hudson

Church News in Winchester and Nearby Towns

In Winchester at the pastor's church services start at 10 a.m. followed by Sunday school at 11:45 a.m. Senior Christian Endeavor meets at 7:15 p.m. with Ray Fries presiding and a sermon on Religion and Education by the pastor with special music led by Miss Phyllis. Social gathering planned at 7:30 p.m. at the Fries home. Mt Pleasant Lund School led by G L Crim holds services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Senior Endeavor led by Mrs Blanche Cooper at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Red Bud reports Junior and Senior Endeavors at 2 p.m. Sunday School with Esther McDonald at 2:45 p.m. Ladies' Aid meeting announced for Thursday at an unspecified location.

G. Senger Pireeaarteee Ae C. H National Avenue Winchester Mt. Pleasant Lund School G. L. Crim Jessie McCarty Blanche Cooper Christian Endeavor Social C. B. Dawson Red Bud Esther McDonald Ladies’ Aid

Timber Ridge Church Service Schedule for February 17

Timber Ridge Christian Church announces regular Sunday schedule with morning and evening preaching, Sunday School at 10 a.m., and Christian Endeavor Society at 7 p.m. Rev. Ivan R. Smith serves as pastor.

Ivan R. Smith Christian Endeavor Society

Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate Rev C B Seastrune

Pastor C B Seastrune leads Sunday services at Bethel Albin St Johns Mt Williams Gravel Springs Star Tannery and St James Zepp. Sunday School timings vary from 10 a m to 2 p m with divine service at 3 p m or 11 a m depending on church. We are welcome to these services.

Gravel Springs C. B. Seastrune Bethel Albin St. John’s Mt. Williams Star Tannery St. James Zepp

Opequon Group Presbyterian Sunday services notice

The Opequon Group Presbyterian invites attendance at Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Sunday School at 9 30 a m supervised by F Estes Kline. Preaching at 11 a m by Rev Allen Jones. Round Hill Sunday School at 10 a m supervised by J E Lupton. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m by the pastor.

Allen Jones Cedar Cliff Vaucluse F. Estes Kline Round Hill J. E. Lupton Christian Endeavor

Galilee Church of Christ Service Schedule

The Galilee Church of Christ at Welltown Road invites all to Bible School at 10 a.m. followed by communion. Sermon at 11 a.m. by Rev. F. B. Sapp. Youth meeting at 7 p.m. led by Miss Margaret Kerns with a second sermon at 7:30 p.m. by the minister.

Welltown Road F. B. Sapp Charles E. McVay Bible School Young People’s Meeting Margaret Kerns

Middletown M. E. Church Weekly Service Schedule

Rev. W. P. Saunders, pastor leads church services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m overseen by W A Everly. Morning worship and sermon at 11 a m on the theme Saving What’s Left. Young people service and short talk at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Epworth Sunday School at 2 p m Preaching at 3 p m.

W. P. Saunders A. Everly Epworth

Brucetown Circuit M E Church Schedule and Sermons

The Brucetown circuit M E Church announces Sunday worship at 11 with sermon, Sunday School at 10 led by R Duvall, young people's service at 7, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at Mrs S J Swimley. Stephenson, Welltown, and Crums also list Sunday School times and superintendents. A note urges parental example to protect children from bad environments and invites worship.

Thomas Morgan Burnt Factory R. R. Duvall Brucetown J. R. Smith S. J. Swimley S. Stephenson J. H. Ashwood Young People’s Service Welltown—Church School Geo. T. Yeakley

Reliance United Brethren Church Services and Schedules

Rev H E Richardson preaches at Friendship Stephens City Reliance with morning and afternoon topics Temperance. Literature distributed. Sunday Schools at Reliance Greenway Ridings Stephens City times. Endeavor at Greenway Ridings Reliance. Ladies Aid Society Thursday at Mrs Howard White with each member bringing a hen. Prayer meeting continues.

H. E. Richardson Friendship Stephens City Reliance Temperance Greenway Ridings Endeavor Ladies’ Aid Society

Attendance Expected at Reliance Event

A note indicates full attendance is expected at Reliance at Mrs. Der flinger's, with gathering details implying a community meeting or event.

Reliance

Bunker Hill M. E. Circuit Services Update

Bunker Hill M E Circuit announces Sunday services at White Hall Little Mountain and Bunker Hill locations with Sunday School at 10 a m Little Mountain 2 p m, preaching 3 p m, Epworth League 6 30 p m, Bunker Hill 10 a m, Epworth League 6 30 p m, preaching 7 30 p m Special music at each service members and friends urged to attend in bad weather to show loyalty

Bunker Hill W. VA Rey Luck White Hall Little Mountain

Hockman Held For Grand Jury In 5 Robberies

Howard Hockman, 29, was held for the grand jury of Corporation Court in a string of five robberies spanning months. He confessed to breaking into the J C Penny store and is charged with thefts from a Lancaster IL area locker site, an ice cream parlor, and a Pennsylvania railroad freight station, plus three carloads of cigarettes. Police report a long criminal record dating to 1910s burglary and auto thefts, with the latest case tied to the Penny Store heist during the preceding weekend.

Howard Hockman Corporation Court J. C. Penny and Company Hockman Winchester Park Association Francis Punk Ritter A. Sprinkles Pennsylvania Lee Garber Garber East Piccadilly Street O'Sullivan Rubber Company Penney Say Station Pennsylvania Railroad Penney Store

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