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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1933

Page

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Cold Wave Claims Dozens Across The Nation

The blizzard and extreme cold kill over eighty people nationwide with many more in the Midwest and West. Chicago records twenty two deaths as readings drop to 14 below zero. Wisconsin Michigan Iowa and New Jersey report multiple fatalities amid widespread fires and traffic crashes.

Chicago Iowa Michigan Nee Peninsula Mis Wisconsin New Jersey Kentucky Pennsylvania North Carol Minnesota Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Oregon Kansas Montana Idaho California Goose Island Pittsburgh Middle West Associated Press Atlantic West Midlands Appalachians Seaboard Maine Florida Buffalo N. Y Midwest Northwest Rockies Canada Omaha Neb Hurley Wis

Noted German Banker Carl Fuerstenberg Dies at 82

Berlin reports prominent German banker Carl Fuerstenberg died of pneumonia at age 82. The Associated Press notes his death on February 10.

Associated Press Berlin Carl Fuerstenberg

Open Door Bible Class Plans Lincoln Poem Reading

Miss Helen Knight will read a Lincoln poem at 9 45 Sunday morning in Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Open Door Bible Class. The poem precedes Prof. R L Sticke's address to the class. Members and visiting guests are urged to attend.

Abraham Lincoln Helen Knight Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Miss Knight R. L. Sticke

Capitol Gold Co Offers Cash for Old Jewelry Tonight

Discarded jewelry buyers pay nine to twelve dollars per ounce. Capitol Gold Co at 406 North Loudoun near Ft. Loudoun closes tonight at 10 p.m. Tuesday is the last day to cash in. Also advertised bed spreads at Moling & es.

Capitol Gold Co North Loudoun Loudoun

Death summons Fred Hottel at Hot Springs

Fred V. Hottel of Frederick County died Wednesday evening at St Josephs Hospital Hot Springs Ark after traveling from Winchester. He was about 65, born at Rouss Spring, and operated the Berryville pike mill with his brother W T Hottel and later on his own. Funeral is planned for Monday.

Fred. V. Hottel Frederick County Hot Springs Ark Mr. Hottel Winchester Maurertown Shenandoah County C. L. Clanahan W. T. Hottel

Heroine Absents Delays Play At Martinsburg Church

The Red headed Step Child play by the Southern Methodist Young People’s League in Martinsburg was postponed after the heroine and two cast members failed to arrive. Winchester League entertained 200-plus spectators with recitals and music before delaying the performance to Monday February 13 at 7 30 p m in the Braddock Street Church Sunday School building. An unavoidable delay at Pikeside kept the missing actor from reaching Martinsburg.

Young People’s League Southern Methodist Church Martinsburg Braddock Street Methodist Church Winchester League Martinsburg League Helen Ritter Evelyn Creswell Helen Baker Pauline Peer E. A. Lambert Godfrey Prelip Page Louderback John Hawse Kenneth Strobridge Pikeside

Mrs Hawkins Granted Absolute Divorce in Local Court

Eloise S Hawkins awarded an absolute divorce from Harry E Hawkins in Corporation Court on desertion grounds, finalizing a prior bed and board decree. The ruling bars remarriage for six months, allows her to resume the maiden name Spillman, and protects property rights of both parties.

Eloise S. Hawkins Corporation Court Harry E. Hawkins

Stage Is Set For Lions Club Spelling Bee Tonight

The Lions Club spelling bee at Handley High School will start at 7 30 with the school childrens competition followed by a free for all for adults. Winners will be titled champion speller of Winchester for 1933 and proceeds aid unemployed residents of the city.

Lions Club Handley High School Readiley Frog Hollow Emma Stronghart Silas Risky Jonah

Colored Orchestra To Perform Before Handley Game

Goldie Brown and His Orchestra, a lively local group, is engaged to perform a 45 minute concert tomorrow evening at Handley High School before the basketball game between the New York Nationals and the Dixie Collegians. The extra attraction aims to enliven the local event.

Goldie Brown New York Nationals Dixie Collegians Handley High School

Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Specials

Florida direct produce on offer with tree ripened oranges grapefruit and tangerines celery peaches apples and more. Prices include 5c celery 15c to 39c per dozen citrus 6 for 25c 9 for 26c and 12 for 25c and peppers 2 for 5c tomatoes 10c lb beans 3 lb 21c. Free delivery and regular Florida truck runs claim oldest fruit store in Winchester with same management.

Florida Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Union Bank Winchester lJp

Soft voiced detective triggers confession in kidnapping case

Los Angeles police say a soft spoken lecture led to confessions by Luella Hammer and W P Howard in the kidnapping of 65 year old Mrs Mary Skeele. Howard claimed the plan to abduct Isobel Smith was also confessed before their arrest on kidnapping charges.

Los Angeles Calif Mary B. Skeele Luella Pearl Hammer W. P. Howard San Quentin Joe Taylor Howard Miss Hammer Music College Skeele

Indefinite Postponement Of $10,000 Suit In Frederick

The $10,000 damage suit of Mrs. F E McComas against I H Zinn in Frederick County Circuit Court was postponed due to the illness of Attorney W C Armstrong of Front Royal. The hearing had been set previously and rescheduled to today to allow defense counsel T Russell Cather time to file a bill of justification. Other counsel for McComas include Aubrey G Weaver of Front Royal and Harrison and Harrison of Winchester.

W. C. Armstrong Front Royal F.E. McComas I. H. Zinn Frederick County T. Russell Cather

Reward Offered for Return of Columbia Bicycle

Reward offered for information leading to the return of a red and white Columbia bicycle stolen from Web. Contact Web at phone 427-W with any tips.

Columbia W. Lp

Church Workers Train in Special Service at Braddock Street

A Standard Training School for Christian workers will be held at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South from February 26 to March 3. The Winchester district leads the annual series with 134 attending last year as courses include Teaching Children Building the Program For Young People and New Testament Survey led by Dr E L Woolf and Rev J J Rives.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Winchester Frederick E. L. Woolf J. J. Rives D. D Woolf Conference Board of Religious Education Rives Emory Methodist Church Washington, D. C Southern Methodist Church

Gilbert Dehav en Farm sale near Gainsboro

About 228 acres one mile east of Gainsboro along N F Turnpike will be sold in front of Court House at 11 o'clock Saturday February 11. Timber includes a portion of fine pine. Auction notice for 7 tp 4t.

Gainsboro N. F. Turnpike Court House

Homer Math Property at Kernstown Sale Notice

At Kernstown, six acres of land eight room residence gas station repair shop and other outbuildings will be sold in front of Court House at 12 o clock Saturday February 11. Auction action listed in public sale notice.

Kernstown Court House

L R Smith Store Opens for Inspection in Russell Building

The new L R Smith Inc store in the Russell building on North Loudoun street opened for an inspection at 7 30 this evening. Music by Soddy Haines and His Orchestra accompanied the event as staff welcomed visitors to view spring wear and newly relocated millinery on the first floor.

Bickers Motor Company Ford Dealers North Braddock Street Ford Fitee ‘ Orthy L. R. Smith, Inc Russell Building Loudoun Street Smith Soddy Haines Emmett Charles Snider Henrietta Puller Sallie Forney Annie Grim Marl Hannum Luvella Anderson Gertrude Schneider Trene Sinkabine Agnes Moeler Morris Seeta Hardeee Powesa Emmert Martinsburg W. Va Philadelphia

Speakers For Rouss Banquet Announced By Committee

Two speakers are set to address Charley Rouss Fire Company members at the annual banquet Monday evening February 13 announced by committee chair Harry C Stouffer. Lieut Gov James H Price of Richmond and Sir Frederick McGill of Philadelphia will speak with H B McCormac of Winchester presiding. A high class quartet Herman Hipsley and His Own and Soddy Haines and His Happy Ten Orchestra will perform. Tickets are $1 at Ben and Brown.

Charley Rouss Fire Company Harry C. Stouffer H. B. McCormac Winchester James H. Price Richmond Va Frederick McGill Philadelphia America Herman Hipsley Martinsburg W. Va Soddy Haines Happy Ten Ben and Brown

Two Clem Brothers Convicted of Stealing Oil

Justice A J Tavenner in County Magistrate Court fined Russell and Erin Clem of Marlboro 100 dollars each and imposed one year in jail on each after they were found guilty of stealing two large drums of lubricating oil from Edgar McDonald west of Middletown. The brothers denied guilt but were convicted after hearing evidence.

A. J. Tavenner Russell Erin Clem Marlboro Edgar McDonald Middletown Clem

Officer Barr Delays Winchester Extradition of Max Krol

City Sergeant C Lee Barr did not arrive with Max Krol in Mineola to Winchester as expected for embezzlement charges. Governor Leitman signed papers for extradition after a Albany hearing. Krol, treasurer of Arthur G Jones Woolen Co of Winchester, faces five indictments totaling about 50000 dollars. Grubbs accompanies the officer amid severe winter weather delaying the trip.

C. Lee Barr Mineola N. Y Winchester Max Krol James Reardon Barr Krol L. D. Grubbs Albany New York Nassau Coun Virginia

Funeral Rites for Mrs Holliday in Upperville

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Katherine Bollidas Holliday who died Monday afternoon in Upperville Virginia. The Rev. L S Clark and Rev. E A Lambert led the rites at the Fletcher home with hymn singing by Mrs. R B Griffith and William and Godfrey Miller. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers B B Dutton Dr E C Stuart Dr Hugh Clark Jack Ambrose Arthur Dunlap and Leonard Miller.

Katherine Bollidas Poadder Mons Joshua Fletcher Upperville Valley Pike T Clark First Baptist Church E. A. Lambert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Jesus R. B. Griffith William and Godfrey Miller Mount, Hebron Cemetery B. B. Dutton E. C. Stuart Hugh Clark Jack Ambrose Arthur Dunlap Leonard Miller

Back Fire Sets Blaze To Car In Private Garage

Charles Brannon of 108 East Gerrard street suffered about 150 dollars damage to his Auburn sedan when back firing engine started a fire in his private garage. Local firemen acted quickly and extinguished the blaze before major damage occurred.

Charles Brannon East Gerrard Street Auburn Brannon

Lux Offers Opening Day Theater Pass With Lux Soap

Lux Soap sales tied to the opening of the L R Smith store. For every ten cakes bought tomorrow and Monday, customers receive a pass to see Employees Entrance at the Capitol Theatre matinees Monday or Tuesday. Ten cakes priced at 69 cents during the sale.

Edward G. Hermann Lever Bros Lux Capitol Theatre L. R. Smith Capitol Alice White Lux Soap

Federal charge placed against Roanoke youths

Roanoke Va Feb 10 Assistant District Attorney T X announced federal warrants issued for principals in a $50,000 extortion attempt against Col Charles A Lindberg and his son. Joe Bryant Norman Harvey Parsons and a DOJ agent are named as key figures in the case. Federal Bureau of Investigation Joins inquiry under J Hoover.

Roanoke T. X Charles A. Lindberg Ssen Oo Department of Justice Dace Bryant Har- Lina Kergh Washi Bureau of Investigation J. Hoover Bureau John M. Keith Washington District Cais

Drunken Drivers Denied State Pardons by Governor Pollard

Richmond February 9 Governor Pollard said he will not grant pardons for drunken driving cases. He noted over 100 pardon applications are pending as 544 Virginians had their licenses suspended for careless driving linked to alcohol. He stressed the offense carries too much risk to the public.

Richmond Rersons Pollard

Charge Senate Probers Protect Wall Street

Washington February 9 A senate investigating committee faces charges of whitewashing the stock exchange and calls for an inquiry into the committee. Investigator David A Olson resigned in protest claiming tactics aimed at upholding Wall Street practices as blameless. The demand came from the New York Stock Exchange Reform Committee linked to the exchange.

Washington Senate Stock Exchange Nolan South Dakota David A. Olson Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Reform Committee The Little Knowle

Club Thankful For Milk Funds Gifts Highlight Douglas School

The Busy Bee Sewing Club thanks the Civic League for 25 dollars and Dr J W Brown for 10 dollars to support the milk fund for under nourished children at the Douglas School. Jennie May Manuel announced the donations and appreciation.

Busy Bee Sewing Club Civic League Douglas School J. W. Brown Jennie May Manuel

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Lincoln Moling & Es P-Lt Death Fred Hottel Arkansas Tomorrim Stephens City Irene Fogle Frances Luttrell John Clevenger Aleatha Yates Mildred Clevenger Earl Beaver Alice Katherine Lemley Leslie Peery Charlotte Lemley Savilla Herbaugh Kath Jobe Gandy Jota Gorman Reuel Madigan Mary Sandy James Sandy Hel Harry Sherman Wade Rothgeb Hilda Boyd Katherine Sandy Beatrice Painter Walker Shryock Anna Virginia Campbell Hockman Frank Bhipe Billy At Hottle Judy Margaret Jane Willey John Derrick Jean Baker Round Hill Raymond Carpenter Nelson Carpenter Susie Glass Strider Pauline Taylor Betsy Rice Jane Scully Levi Fries Max Lewis Frank B. Crawford Herbert Larrick Mary Skeele Cal Braddock Street Church Gilbert Dehaven Homer L.R. Smith Rouss Sergeant Barr Mrs. Holliday New Smith
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