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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1933

Page

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Jehol Bombing Reports Spur Chinese and Japanese Moves

Bombing reports from eastern Jehol claim Chaoyang and other towns were hit by Japanese planes as Chinese and Japanese forces clash in Manchuria. Tokyo warns of steps to protect nationals, while ambassadors in major powers are informed of policy toward Peiping Tientsin amid planned actions in Jehol.

Associated Press Changchun Manchuria Chang Hai- Peng Manchukuo Jehol Shanghai Chaoyang Peiping Peipino Peipiao Kailu Key City Shanhai Joho United States England France Italy Germany Japan Peiping-Tientsin Nebo Peiping Walter S. Drysdale China Jafra

Taps Sound For Noted U. S. Army Officer

Col. William W. Forsyth United States Army retired died at his Lexington Virginia home after a long illness. He served 35 years worldwide including China during the Boxer Rebellion action. His wife died about two years ago and he is survived by three daughters.

Associated Press Washington William W. Forsyth United States Army Lexington China

Sibley to Preach During Presbyterian Special Services

Rev Dr F T McFaden will be assisted by Rev Dr Julian Sibley at the Presbyterian Church as a series of services starts Sunday February 26. Sibley arrives February 27 and speaks that night with services nightly at 7 45 except Saturday. Sibley, formerly pastor at a Shelbyville Tenn church, now resides in Charlotte N C and evangelistic work. Public invitation extended.

Presbyterian Church F. T. McFaden Julian S. Sibley United Kent Loudoun Streets Sibley Shelbyville Tenn Charlotte N. C

Public Sale of Antiques at Martinsburg Street

Public sale of antiques listed for March 1 at 15 East Burke street Martinsburg West Virginia. Auction notice identifies location date and property involved. Terms and additional items not fully readable.

Burke Street Martinsburg W. Va

Baked Food Sale At Keller's Home Store

Lat morning at Circle No 4 Market Street M E Church Keller's Home Store hosts a baked foods sale. Proceeds go to church circle activities and community outreach.

Keller’s _Home Circle No Market Street M. E. Church

Jury Deliberations Delayed In Berryville Auto Injury Suit

Mrs. Della Malone of Berryville sues Herman Hable of Winchester for 30000 over injuries from a March 31 auto crash on the Berryville pike. With 10 plaintiff witnesses heard and 15 defense witnesses remaining, instructions to the jury and closing arguments set for after both sides present their cases. The trial is in Corporation Court before Judge Philip Williams.

Della Malone Berryville Herman H. Hable Winchester Corporation Court Williams John P. Allen Jude Malone Taverner Woodstock R. Gray Williams James P. Reardon John J. Williams Hable

State Children’s Society Sets Drive for 73000

The Virginia Children’s Home Society reelects Major R. T. Barton as general counsel and Albert Sidney Johnstone as president at its Richmond annual meeting. The group outlines a May financial campaign to raise 73000 statewide to cover a 1933 deficit after placing 105 children and caring for 1011, with 13244 visits by case workers and 44 new placements.

R. T. Barton Winchester Richmond Children’s Home Society of Virginia Albert Sidney Johnstone F. D. Preston Roanoke

Brisk Wall Street Selloff Fades After Noon Slide

New York February 23 A brisk selling flurry swept the stock market around noon but subsided as several prominent issues lost one to three points. Mid week business statistics failed to move volume though railroad car loadings were favorable. Sterling cables opened at 3.41 and call money stood at 1 percent.

Associated Press New York Sterling Call

Square Dance at the Apple Way Tonight

A square dance event is listed at the Apple Way tonight with admission 50 cents.

Jolliffe Rites Mark End Of Long Frederick County Life

Joseph John Jolliffe, aged 82, prominent Frederick county resident and longtime Republican judge of elections, died peacefully at his Clearbrook home after years of declining health. Born October 30 1851 at Swarthmore he lived on a large local farm and was a devoted Quaker. He survived by two sons Edith M Jolliffe and a daughter and two sisters with funeral services by the Society of Friends at Hopewell Meeting House.

Joseph John Jolliffe Frederick County Clearbrook Mr. Jolliffe Mix Freath Swarthmore Joseph N Sarah Janney Jolliffee Hopewell Meeting House Arm Republican Party Brucetown Society of Friends Joseph Lupton Jolliffe John W. Jolliffe Edith M. Jolliffe Susan B. Hoge Fredericksburg D. Arthur Robinson Walker Jolliffe Frederick, Md Martin Urner Hugh W. Lupton Richard S. Jolliffe Lawrence V. Jolliffe Albert G. Robinson Daniel W. Lupton Lewis Pidgeon

Funeral Rites Held For Late Mrs J C Lowrey

The funeral of Laura B. Lowrey wife of J Oliver Lowrey was held at Jones funeral parlors with Rev S L Flickinger officiating. Hymns were sung and floral tributes placed on the casket. Interment followed in Gerrardstown West Virginia where she was born. Pallbearers included G Reginald Haines Edward C Goss John M Miller O L Jamison Samuel Crisman and Lloyd C Carper.

Laura B. Lowrey J. Oliver Lowrey South Kent Street Jones S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church Godfrey William C. Miller Jesus Gerrardstown W. Va

Square Dance At Owl's Hall Friday Night

Square dance event at Owl's Hall held at the Millwood and Front Royal pike intersection on Friday night February 24. Admission is 50 cents for 1 partner 1 dance.

Owl's Hall Millwood Front Royal Pike

Oliver moved to State Hospital for observation

Fairfax Fairfax County charged with attempting to kill his estranged wife Lewis Oliver was moved from the county jail to the State Hospital for Criminal Insane at Marion for observation defense counsel argued he was not fleeing threats. Barbara Ritchie Oliver wife of Lewis Oliver remained hospitalized with serious head and shoulder wounds, slightly improved at Georgetown Hospital.

Ean Fairfax Commonwealth Wilson M. Farr Lewis Oliver Fairfax County State Hospital Marion Frank L. Bell Oliver Farr Georgetown Hospital Washington Barbara Ritchie Oliver

Death of Brucetown resident Mrs Kate Samuels at 85

Mrs Kate Samuels longtime Brucetown resident Frederick county died yesterday at her home after about a week of illness. She was 85, a Baltimore native, survived by one sister Mrs Charlotte Paule and many nephews and nieces. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at Brucetown Methodist Episcopal Church South with Rev C J Clark officiating. interment in Brucetown Cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Kate Samuels Brucetown Frederick County Robert Smith John Hayslett John Snapp Ray Russell Frank Swimley Carroll Snapp

Sarah Zane Fire Company Plans Sunday Church Service

The Sarah Zane Fire Company will attend services at United Brethren Church on Sunday February 26 at 7 30 pm with Rev George W Stover delivering the annal sermon and Rev Norman E Cooper assisting A memorial for deceased members will be observed during the service Music and hymns will be provided All members are urged to attend Firemen will meet at their hall at 7 pm and march to the church Other city fire crews are invited to join.

Sarah Zane Fire Company United Brethren Church George W. Stover Norman E. Cooper Sarah Zane Company

West Virginia lawmakers push dormitory jobs plan

Charleston reports a new administration bill to borrow from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and issue revenue bonds to fund college dormitories and provide jobs for the jobless. The House kept the measure on the calendar 73 to 11 as debates touched Governor-elect Kump and other budget issues.

Charleston W. Va House Hiner Reconstruction Corporation West Virginia Senate Kump Washington

Fire damages exterior of Winchester Billiard Parlor

Fire of undetermined origin at about 2 30 this morning damaged the exterior of the Winchester Billiard Parlor with losses around $100. The blaze started on an outside staircase and spread before the local fire department arrived, but officers quickly controlled it preventing damage to nearby properties.

Winchester Loudoun Street

Oranges Grapefruit Direct From Florida at $1 Per Bushel

Tree ripened fruit sold direct from Florida finds and is advertised by Austin White. Winchester Cold Storage tn 91-214:23 shows the price and listing details for purchase.

Florida Austin Winchester

Byrd Seen as Likely to Name Pollard for Senate Seat

Richmond report says former Governor Marty Byrd is virtually certain to appoint Pollard to the U S Senate to replace Claude Swanson with possible cabinet ties in Roosevelt era plans. Pollard debates Washington’s birthday observance remarks and Virginia political leaders foresee Byrd’s continued Senate role.

Associated Press Richmond Marty Flood Byrd United States Virginia Claude A. Swanson Navy Department Roosevelt Pollard Fredericksburg Washington Byrd Senate Carter Glass Treasury Department Swanson

Jersey Threatens Retaliation Over Truck Registration War

Jersey officials deny a truck war with Maryland but warn retaliation if Maryland requires New Jersey trucks to register under public service rules. Harold G Huffman says New Jersey could respond if Maryland enforces the interpretation. NJ truckmen report Maryland registration demands amid legal reinterpretation.

Trenton N. J Harold G. Huffman Maryland New Jersey Public Service Public Service Commission Hoffman Maryland Automobile Clubs

Mrs Nicholson Wins Fight To Note Appeal In Md Case

Mrs Jesse W Nicholson, president of the National Women's Democratic Law Enforcement League, won a temporary victory to appeal a Montgomery County building ordinance fine. She had been jailed briefly during habeas corpus proceedings, which were withdrawn as Judge DeLashmutt increased the fine from $10 to $11, permitting an appeal after conviction for adding to a Montrose filling station.

Rockville Jesse W. Nicholson National Women’s Democratic Law Enforcement League Montgomery County Prohibition Donald C. DeLachmutt Circuit Court Montrose DeLashmutt

Braddock Street Church Choir Plans Tomorrow Meeting

The regular weekly meeting and practice of the Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South young peoples choir will be held tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock in the church auditorium.

Young People's Choir Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Citizens Will Meet Tonight to Discuss Apple Blossom

Winchester residents gather at 8 o'clock tonight in the George Washington Hotel to hear plans for this spring's Apple Blossom Festival. Director general J Pinckney Arthur will outline already discussed plans with W E Cooper overseeing the meeting, and railroad officials are expected to attend.

Winchester George Washington J. Pinckney Arthur

Four Die As Pike Crash Toll Rises

Special to The Star from Harrisonburg Virginia reports the death toll of the Eastside Highway wreck rose to four with May McDonald 25 of New Market dying at Rockingham Memorial Hospital after skull fractures. Survivors S W Harris 33 of Staunton and P F Carper were injured and undergoing treatment as investigation continues. Funeral services were held for Carper Trobaugh and Royer, with Royer one of Shenandoah City’s largest funerals.

The Star Harrisonburg Grove Hill Eastside May McDonald New Market Rockingham Memorial Hospital W. Harris Staunton Mr. Harris Shenandoah City Miller Hoyer Luray Harris Carper Harris Page Strasburg Methodist Church Miss Trobaugh Valley Pike Royer Shenandoah City Methodist Church Raymond Musser Samuel Royer Norfolk & Western Railway

Emergency Loan Authorized for Virginia Counties

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation authorized an emergency relief loan of $28,011 to Virginia. The loan covers four counties in February and one county in March to support relief efforts.

Associated Press Washington Reconstruction Finance Corporation Virnia Virginia

Hitler Out for Peace That Will Envelope World

Berlin reports Chancellor Adolf Hitler pledging universal disarmament with equal standards for all and proposing to scrap armies if others do the same. He discusses debts, U.S. relations, the world economic conference, and argues compulsory labor serves national defense and bridges class antagonism.

Associated Press Berlin Adolf Hitler Germany Hitler America United States

Apple Market Shipments to British Ports February 18 1933

G R Cooper Harnden & Co report shipments from New York to Liverpool London Southampton Cardiff for the week ending Feb 18 1933. Totals show 15099 boxes of Good and 6011 boxes of active demand U S No 1 apples with prices quoted for several varieties including Winesaps Stayman and Ben Davis. Admiralty cargo Adriatic notes strong demand and stable exchange rates.

New York G R. Cooper Harnden & Co Liverpool Cargo Adriatic Notre Ise Ce Yorks Ben Davis

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Tokyo Tientsin Defense State Children’s Society Wall Street Appleway Bickers Motor Coo Sunn Rse J. J. Jolliffe J. C. Lowrey West VA Solons Moiese Ak Wie S. Senate Senator Swanson Chicago National Democratic Party Jersey Mrs. Nicholson Pike R. F.C APPLE G. R Cooper Harnden & CO Scotland
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