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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1934

Page

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Witness Details Krol Fraud Trial and Company Credits

The Commonwealth case against Max Krol opens with witness Carskaden detailing company records and credits. He outlines December 17 1925 mileage credit, 200 shares issued November 7 1925, and annual credits totaling 2670.92 through 1927, with evidence aimed at proving appropriation of funds and intent to steal.

Commonwealth Max Krol W. A. Carskaden Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corp Carskaden Salisbury N. C Krol Corporation Minute Book of Stockholders and Directors Meeting Combination Journal and Cash Books General Ledger the Commonwealth Hoffman Motor Co Arthur G. Jones

Debut Recital Tonight At George Washington Hotel

The Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital presents soprano Susan Reid Williams Stuart in a debut recital at the George Washington Hotel at 8:30 pm despite cold weather. Norfolk violinist Constance DuPont Darden and Norfolk pianist Mary Stearnes Feller accompany. Tickets at the door.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Susan Reid Williams Stuart George Washington Hotel Chas E. Horn Virginia Roper

Ca pone finishes prison term as Capone kin tied to day

Glances at News of Day reports Ralph Capone, elder brother of Scarface Al Capone, completing his prison sentence in Washington. Hugh S Johnson launches an open roundup criticizing the NRA. In Akron Pittsburgh wreck, seven bodies recovered and two feared dead amid four days of disasters causing 85 US deaths. Senate adds 55 million dollars for World War veterans via independent officers bill.

McNeil Island Washington, D. C Ralph Capone Chicago Scarface al Capone Washington Hugh S. Johnson Pittsburgh Akron United States Senate

Heirs Named In Will Of J. K. Luttrell

Heirs listed in the will admitted to probate include Mrs. Nettie A. Luttrell widow and children Mrs. Vernon Lichliter Mrs. Lelia Cooper Arthur A and E B Luttrell of Winchester Mrs Loney Shockey Lee W and Lawrence J Luttrell and Miss Nettie Luttrell all of Washington DC and W O Luttrell of New Market.

J. K. Luttrell Corporation Clerk Nettie A. Luttrell Vernon Lichliter Lelia Cooper Arthur A E. B. Luttrell Winchester Loney Shockey Lee W Lawrence J. Luttrell Nettie Luttrell Washington

Peerys 875000 Bill To Follow In Budget Fight

Richmond February 27 The House of Delegates set the $82,000,009 general appropriations bill for 11:20 a.m. tomorrow with the governor's $875,000 tax bill to follow after the appropriations. The day also saw Norris urging a reduction in division superintendents from 109 to about 50 to save an estimated $125,000 yearly. DeJarnette Hospital bill allows charging patients for care, debated hours. Senate schedules include child labor constitutional amendment and Staples Norris salary bill, with horse racing bills under consideration.

Associated Press Richmond House of Delegates Cather Norris State Board of Education Senate Peery Sidney B. Hall State Superintendent of Public Instruction DeJarnette Hospital Cather-East Staunton House Staples-Norris Commonwealth Revenue Senate Finance Committee

Lenten Services This Week at Christ Church

Christ Church hosts Lenten services this week with noon Thursday talks by Rev. Luther A. Thomas and a Friday 5 pm children’s service. The program outlines God’s purpose across Bible study, church, worship, vocation, home life, civic life, and missions, stressing social justice. Mrs. Constance DuPont Darden of Norfolk, a recital participant, stays with Mrs. Joseph A. Massie.

Luther A. Thomas

Senate action restores veterans benefits amid economy act debate

In Washington on February 27 the Senate approved Steiner McCarran amendments to restore thousands of Spanish American War and World War veterans to higher pension levels. The measures add about 55 million dollars yearly to independent offices pay and require proof of service connection for disabilities. The vote aligned with administration aims, while President Roosevelt warned in a letter to Speaker Rainey that he would veto the Patman bonus bill if passed.

Associated Press Washington Senate Steiner-McCarran Senator Goldsborough Maryland Goldsborough Threa Roosevelt House Steiner Rore McCarram D-Ney Rainey P. C Byrnes D-Sc Shipstead Minnesota Palmer-Laborite

Sale of Property of Mrs Bayliss at Hawkins residence

The personal property of late Mrs Laura M Bayliss will be sold at the residence of H O Hawkins one and a half miles west of Opequon at 2 p.m. Friday. See sale bill on page 5. The notice appears in the personal property sale section of the local newspaper.

Laura M. Bayliss H O. Hawkins Opequon

Train disaster leaves eight dead in Pittsburgh wreck

Akron Pittsburgh train plunges from a bridge into a street. Seven bodies recovered, eight total dead with a missing engineer or fireman. Forty injured, many hospitalized, as wreckage and a demolished building are cleared by heavy equipment. Officials say cause unknown. Identified victims include F R Drovo and W M Shaw.

Associated Press Pittsburgh W. M. Shaw New Castle O. C. Douthitt Youngstown Ohio F. R. Drovo Washington, D. C David A. Ducharme Ansonia

Winchester VFW to elect committee chairmen at bank meeting

Commander Lee Coble urges members of Winchester Post Veterans of Foreign Wars to attend an 8 o clock meeting tomorrow evening at Farmers and Merchants National Bank building. The gathering will announce chairmen for several key committees and conduct other important business.

Winchester Post Lee Coble Farmers and Merchants National Bank

Easter Pageant Planned for April 8 at Trinity Church

The Ladies Bible Class of Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City announced a church supper on April 4 and that an Easter Pageant will be presented Sunday April 8. The pageant aims to mark the Easter celebration with a community gathering at the church.

Ladies Bible Class Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City

Joint Funerals For Three Sisters In North Carolina

Shenandoah county relatives report the triple funeral in Newton North Carolina for sisters Vandelenia Ellen and Laura Dellinger aged 65 70 and 75 who had lived together all their lives. Services were led by Rev. Fred Rockett nephew of the sisters.

Shenandoah County Newton N. C Vandelenia Ellen Laura Dellinger Fred Rockett

Stryker, Staunton, Va, Citizen, Passes at 67

Harry Stryker aged 67 died in Staunton after a long city service spanning almost 50 years. Local undertakers planned to bring the body back for burial. He helped oversee Staunton’s water works with his father, Hugh B. Stryker, and was long a member of the Sarah Zane Fire Company. He left no immediate relatives. his widow, formerly Miss Brown, resides in Staunton.

Harry Stryker Staunton R. T., Jones and Co Mr. Stryker Hugh B. Stryker Father Sarah Zane Sarah Zane Fire Company Margaret Noakes Stryker Clarence "Harcy Arthur Ritter Clatkes Stryker Asheville William Stryker Frontal Ward Carper Clearfield Brown

Open Roundup Begins Criticism Of NRA In Washington

In Washington on February 27 Hugh S Johnson launched his open roundup for NRA criticism with a twelve point plan in the works for code modification. Congress watched as five forums tackled stock market control and consumer issues while Farley signaled Democratic neutrality in campaigns. The House pursued the agriculture supply bill as the grand jury probe into war department contracts continued and the Rules Committee considered Army, airplane and automobile contracts.

Associated Press Washington Hugh Johnson NRA Farley Democratic National Committee Senate Roosevelt Grand Jury House Rules Committee McSwain Military Committee

Apple Way Camp Sale of 14 Acre Improved Property

A 14 acre Apple Way Camp property with residence, store room, dance hall, filling station and three houses is scheduled for sale by noon on Saturday per the sale bill. The listing notes the site includes an improved land parcel ready for development.

Committees Form for County Clean-Up Campaign

County agent I. Fred Stine announces a five district clean-up drive starting Monday March 5. District committees include Opequon J H Funkhouser chair with P H Wakeman and A F Lillard. Stonewall W S Huyett chair with Alfred W Wright and Edward O Carpenter. Gainesboro M J Pease chair with Fred Whitacre and L H Ramey. Shawnee Edwin R Marker chair with P M Funkhouser and Richard A Cooper. Back Creek W O Baker with W J Muse and E A Richard. The effort aims to visit producers not yet under contract to assess corn and hog production. About 150 have signed up. county benefits are projected to exceed.

I. Fred Stine Opequon J. H. Funkhouser P. H. Wakeman A. F. Lillard Stonewall William S. Huyett Alfred W. Wright Edward O. Carpenter Gainesboro M. J. Pease Fred Whitacre L. H. Ramey Shawnee Edwin R. Marker P. M. Funkhouser Richard A. Cooper Back Creek W. O. Baker W. J. Muse A. Richard Frederick County

All Creeds Pay Tribut To Late Rev Dr Ainslie

The death of Rev. Dr. Peter Ainslie in Baltimore ends a 42 year pastorate at Christian Temple. Ainslie led Christian unity efforts, drew young followers, and was esteemed across denominations. A 2000 strong Baltimore funeral honored his memory with governors and officials among pallbearers.

All Creeds Ainslie Church of the Disciples of Christ Peter Ainslie Baltimore Christian Temple Ainslee Virginia United States Ritchie Howard W. Jackson United Ce Simon E. Sobeoff Committee On Christian Unity England Winchester Fort Loudoun Seminary Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church

Basketball Game Here Tonight features Handley double header

The Winchester Moose meet Toms Brook at Handley Court tonight at 5 30. The G A A s versus Purcellville girls game is cancelled and replaced by a Handley High School sextette contest. Moose travel to Berryville tomorrow to face a noted opponent. Berryville already beat the local team. Mrs C E Fisher of Star Tannery is treated at Memorial Hospital.

Winchester Moose Toms Brook Handley Court Purcellville Handley High School Moose Berryville C. E. Fisher Star Tannery Memorial Hospital

Tragedies From Airliner to Tsunami of Winter Deaths

The nation counts at least 85 dead in four days of disasters including an airliner crash near Salt Lake City eight killed, a Pittsburgh train wreck eight, southern tornadoes twenty, blizzards thirty, and a bus crash six. Additional fatalities occur from coal gas asphyxiation and other incidents across the South and Northeast.

Associated Press United States Salt Lake City Pittsburgh Deep South Arizona Darta Tampa Fla Lorain Ohio Bethel Kansas New York Pennsylvania Mercury New England New York City Alabama Georgia Mississippi Louisiana Bowdoin High Point N. C South

Fire damages woodshed on Fairview avenue near National Cemetery

A woodshed on Fairview avenue opposite the National Cemetery caught fire about 2 am. Firemen responded quickly but nearly froze as they fought the flames. The cause of the fire is not known.

Fairview Avenue Ceme

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