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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
6
Randolph-Macon Academy hosts a basketball finale at 3 pm against Fishburne Military Academy in the R M A gym. A swimming meet with Augusta Military Academy follows in the R M A pool with Soddy Haines and his Winchester orchestra providing music.
H G Shirley chairman of the Virginia Highway Commission will visit Front Royal Tuesday to discuss the entrance of the John Marshall Highway. L B Dutrow says the highway commission favors an entrance other than via Main street after a recent letter from Shirley.
Three colored boys named Brown Cave and Broaddus from Page County were arrested by Sergeant E G Smith in Front Royal on theft warrants. Ages 12 to 15 they had been staying in Front Royal days and reportedly shoplifted before being turned over to Page County authorities.
Mrs. Robert Souls 63 died after a three year illness at her son Joseph Souls home near Linden Warren County. Survived by three sons and four daughters including Joseph George, Charles Louis in Linden Emma Smith Remount Depot Arthur Smith Warren County Chester Souls Alexandria and Mrs Herbert Brown Calverton. Funeral from the late home Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal.
Marvin Rawls of near Bentonville was jailed in Warren County on a meat theft charge. He was taken into custody late Wednesday night after the incident.
F A Read is named director of the 1935 Apple Blossom Festival as other positions are filled by a committee chaired by Dr L M Allen. The festival, central to the Shenandoah Valley, gains national recognition through film and press, drawing visitors and boosting local revenue as the area markets itself to the country.
Mrs Voilette Collins visits in Washington D C. Mrs Gus King hosts a bridge luncheon at the Royal Club Inn. R L Lee of Harrisburg PA visits. Marie Morrison of Boston visits Front Royal. M S Canter transfers to W E R A area office at Hotel Royal. Margaret Hurst and Thurman Ritenour visit from Winchester. Warren County high school basketball hosts Washington VA at Randolph Macon gym. Miss Alice Sowers and Miss Doris Tuttle visit Rockland. Mrs John Quick and daughter return to Winchester. Phillip H Cammer and Audrey Cammer visit Winchester. Rotary club meets at Afton Inn. River ton Methodist Church youths present George Washington program. Evelyn Franklin visits Riverton. Mrs A C Machir visits in Rockland. Charl W Carson of Staunton visits. Thomas M Johnson Jr of Randolph Macon College will weekend with Johnston family. Bryan Duncan confined to home with mealies. Wilson Tennett aloud to out after sprained ankle. Fulton G Venable in Strasburg. Ruth Wall ill at home on Carron Street. Mr and Mrs C N Shepard host at Rockland.
The Apple Blossom Festival committee in Winchester names John F. Rodman Jr. to lead a broad subscription drive to fund an improved festival this year. The group intends to perpetuate the event as a civic tradition and thanks William E. Cooper and Clifford D. Grim for long service.
Washington action centers on tax relief for unemployment and public works. The Ways and Means panel would exempt churches and schools from a proposed 3 percent payroll tax. Ickes said $238 million in Navy public works funds were allocated by executive order without his approval. House rules stalled on de prositizing war and expanding the Army until Roosevelt’s stance is clear. Senator-elect Holt urged Guffey bill aid for coal as a public utility. Resolutions seek a federal department for public ownership and federal ownership of telephone systems.
States were adopted unanimously at the ninth biennial conference of the Public Ownership League of America. Copies of the resolutions will be sent to Congress and to President Roosevelt.
The Market column lists patent brand bag prices for various bag sizes, shelled and cracked corn, mixed feed, and dairy feeds with figures in dollars per bag or per cwt. It also shows live hogs, dressed pork, veal, butter, and butterfat prices, plus regional phrases and a note about Rochester New York’s nickname change from Flour City to Flower City.
One hundred fifty farm doors open to welcome families from coal regions to Red House West Virginia. The subsistence center uses federal funds, offering 150 garden plots, orchards, a community farm, and probation for a year. If successful, 100 more cottages and space for 2,000 people follow with total government investment expected at about 1 million dollars.
All members of the Men s Athletic Club basketball team are to meet at the West Boscawen street club rooms soon after six. They will depart for Martinsburg West Virginia between 6 30 and 6 45 tonight to play the Royal Grill team. A Sunday afternoon passing practice is set for 3 o clock to prepare for three stiff games next week in the club rooms.
A motion to confirm the sale of Turkey Knob Orchards in Shenandoah County, bought January 22 by the Artemus Ward estate for $101,000, was postponed by Judge Philip Williams to February 27. Hearing occurred in chambers under a Frederick County circuit court order from January 4 last year.
Baltimore market summary reports steady cattle hogs calves and sheep values. Slaughter steers range 7.25 to 10.25 with other grades listed. hogs 140 to 290 pounds priced from 7.55 to 9.65. sheep and lambs mostly 5.00 to 9.50. cows and calves shown with varied quality bands.
Auction notice for February 26 1935 at Wallihan's Stables Front Royal Virginia listing 50 head of horses and mules including draft mares heavy weights and good farm stock. Includes 1 pair of mares 1500 lbs 25 Virginia horses 2750 pair of farm mules 2500 lbs and a black Percheron stud with foal potential. Sale promises largest lot of the year and proceeds cash. C I Brumback serves as auctioneer.
At the weekly Rotary meeting Scout Forest Jones linked Rotary ideals to Scouting be prepared to render service before self. Lawrence Jones spoke on leaders’ and scouts’ viewpoints during the 30th anniversary observance. Mrs. Melvin Green urged billboard advertising restrictions on Virginia highways. The club announces a Ladies Night dinner on February 28 with music by the Pennsylvania Railroad Quartet and a guest humorist.
A large crowd was expected for a wrestling match at Handley High School gym between the Hagerstown YMCA Grunters and Growlers and the Men's Athletic Club. The eight class card starts at 8 pm and both teams boast strong recent performances including Marylanders and Winchester throwers returning from Fort Defiance.
Burma lies east of India and borders China and Siam. Rangoon, the capital, hosts the Shwe Dagon pagoda drawing many pilgrims. Northward are Mandalay and Magok, a ruby mining center between Mandalay and Bhamo.
Reports say a large airplane was possibly forced down on Great North Mountain west of Gore during a Wednesday snow squall. W R Whitacre and nearby residents reported sighting yellow body and white wings near power line clearing, but no wreckage was found after a local search.
In New York on February 22 the crew of the S. S. Trade was rescued at 10:30 a.m. by the S.8. Galea after SOS signals from three Italian freighters. Caterina Madre reported propeller loss and sought a tug. Juventus said a crew member was swept overboard. The Taide’s status remained unclear after its SOS went dead.
Berlin February 22 Reich bishop Ludwig Mueller rejected urges to resign after Nazi Christian leadership urged harmony reforms. He insisted he would quit only if resignation eased tension but would stay while Hitler backs him. Critics accuse him of arbitrary suspensions and evangelical departures from Nazi doctrine.
The Black Hawk passenger train from St Louis to Chicago struck a motor car at a grade crossing near Roxana on February 22 at 1:44 am, derailing the engine and four coaches. No injuries were reported. occupants of the car were not identified.
The sawfish ranks among the gulf’s most interesting fishes with a strong flat blade protruding from its head and teeth on both sides. Fishermen often detach the blade as a souvenir.
China's oldest museum on record was founded in Nanking in the Fifth century AD by the son of an emperor, marking an early imperial effort to preserve artifacts and cultural heritage.
In Trenton on February 22, Hauptmann is reported in a cheerful mood after a death house conference. Attorney Pope says a writ of error delays the March 18 execution to possibly May or October term, as counsel unite to seek reversal. Anna Hauptmann notes his innocence and resilience.
Rep Rich of Pennsylvania sparked near bedlam in the House during Washingtons birthday observance when he attacked patronage claims tied to Civilian Conservation Corps jobs. Democrats booed as debate over job distribution and party influence amplified, ending when the gavel signaled the end of Richs time.
Virginia Feed mill was entered twice this month, with cash stolen. Feb 5 loss was 3.28 dollars and a recent break in led to a rear window damage and 4 dollars taken. The last complaint came from M. S. Seldon.
A naval board attributes the Macon disaster to a design defect in the upper forward fin not withstanding no one is held responsible. Commander T L Gatch notes the flaw could inform future airship construction as Lieut Commander Herbert Wiley urges immediate building of another airship for scouting value.
Senate subcommittee heard a plea to amend the Guffey bill to cover anthracite as a public utility. Charles F. Hosford Jr. of Pittsburgh, for the Coal Control Association of Western Pennsylvania, argued anthracite and bituminous coal compete, with 55 million tons vs 90 million tons yearly in Pennsylvania. Support from West Virginia figures and Rush D. Holt was noted. Representative Doland warned action if industry does not self regulate.
Final preparations complete for the Elks Ball at the George Washington Hotel tonight. Tickets sold out and available at the door. Seddy Haines and his orchestra will play as guests travel from Martinsburg Front Royal and Berryville for this charity Washington's Birthday event expected to be well attended. Tickets are 1.50 a couple.
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