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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1934

Page

6

Why Loans Are Retarded in Agricultural Lands Bank

Charles S. Jackson, president of the Federal Land Bank Baltimore district, explains delays in closing land bank and commissioner loans. He cites applicant inexperience and paperwork hassles as major hindrances while noting overall loan closings increase and Farm Credit Administration oversight.

Charless. Jackson Federal Land Bank of Baltimore District Land Bank Commissioner Land Bank Jackson Farm Credit Administration Farmers’ New Credit-Banking Syste Federal Land Bank

Backward Step Taken by Cupid in the Past Year

The article surveys marriage licenses and divorce records in the past year. It notes ages of brides and grooms in the corporation and county offices, with many mixed-age pairings and several young brides. it also reports fifteen divorces in the corporation court and eight in the county court, mostly on desertion grounds.

Cupid Apple Corporation Corporation Clerk’s Pame Wiely

Fine response to appeal of fellowship club

Investigation by Red Cross and District Nurse Association identified 130 families totaling 700 children and 83 aged dependents. Toys went to every third family and baskets of food to 130 families and 383 dependents. Some cases hidden need, others may abuse aid, and grumble when desires unmet. Contact and records were made for each situation.

Red Cross District Nurse Association

Christmas Toy Drive Reflects Shared Spirit of Giving

The article notes broad public cooperation ensuring many children received at least a toy for Christmas. It highlights that while some may not deserve aid, every child deserves happiness and the Fellowship Club expects continued efficiency from its efforts. It also reports on a bogus $100 check tied to an alleged factory promoter, which was not cashed and caused no loss.

Fellowship Club E. H. Stanley

Dr William A King Dies at Warren Springs Hotel

Dr William Allen King noted eye specialist and Warren White Sulphur Springs owner died at his Warren Springs home after a long illness. He practiced in Waynesboro, Bristol, Wilmington Ohio, and Fredericksburg and once ran a hotel in Waynesboro. Survived by widow Mary, two sons James and Russell, daughter Mrs W Scott Reid, and two brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from his home with Rev R B Claggett officiating. interment Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal.

William Allen King Warren White Sulphur Springs Warren County King Warren Springs Fredericksburg Virginia Waynesboro Bristol Wilmington Ohio

Court Records Revision at City Hall Under Red Cross Supervision

Eight women and a supervisor began work this morning at City Hall to revise and update old vault records. Funded by federal emergency relief and coordinated by the Winchester Frederick County Red Cross under Miss Margaret Hurst, the project is led by supervisor J. W. Baker and slated to run until February 15.

City Hall Winchester- Frederick County The American Red Cross Margaret Hurst J. W. Baker

Newark Man Plans Appeal to Save Walter Reppin

Herbert Reppin of Newark New Jersey brother of 18 year old Walter Reppin who has been sentenced to die in Canon City Colorado for murder seeks a Colorado Supreme Court appeal. He is aided by New Jersey Senator Hamilton F Kean and Newark Mayor Meyer C Ellenstein who have joined the fight to save Walter's life.

Herbert Reppin Newark N. J Walter Reppin Colorado Canon City Colorado State Supreme Court Walter Herbert Hamilton F. Kean New Jersey Meyer C. Ellenstein

Free Trial Promises Relief for High Blood Pressure

A vintage advertisement offers a free trial for a Dr Hayes prescription claiming to relieve high blood pressure dizziness and sleep issues. It promises post paid treatment at no cost unless significant improvement occurs and asks readers to send $1 if not improved.

Hayes Ass Coates Kansas Ray Mo

Rainfall in 1933 Exceeds Normal by Four Inches

Winchester researchers report 1933 rainfall at 38.40 inches, 3.87 inches above the 20 year average of 34.53. First nine months hinted higher totals, October and November suffered drought, December below average. By 1934, springs run freely, undersoil soaked, wells and cisterns well watered.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Court Revokes Driving Permit After DUI Collision

Clarence Snapp, operator of a local repair shop, was jailed one month and fined 124.25 dollars after being convicted of driving under the influence. His driving license was revoked for one year following a collision with Cecil Baker on the Northwestern grade near Pingleys filling station. Judge Donald L. Weems imposed the penalties in police court.

Clarence Snapp Snapp Cecil Baker Pingley’s

Local Offenders Arrested For Vehicle Vandalism And Drunken Driving

This morning Earl Hood van Ordery conduct faced charges for stripping a windshield from a car. Floyd Campbell and John Fries of Stanley Page County received three months in jail. Conrad Sirbaugh noted as drunk with $10.75 fine. Amos Wilkerson cited for reckless driving with collateral forfeited.

Earl Hood Floyd Campbell John Fries Stanley Page County Conrad Sirbaugh Amos Wilkerson

In Memoriam Elsie L McFarland Two Years Gone

In sad remembrance of Elsie L McFarland who departed this life January 2 1932 two years ago. The verse recalls a loving daughter sister and niece with memories of her smiling face gentle footsteps and willing hand. Her family asks tribute while expressing longing to meet again in heaven. By her father sisters and aunt, It

Elsie L. McFarland Laurie March Beth Marmee Meg Hannah Amy Aunt March

Death of James R. Reed in Loudoun County

James R. Reed 81 of Lovettsville Loudoun county died at 445 AM at his home following a long illness. He was a deacon and longtime member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church. Surviving: wife Mary Smith Reed, two sons Owen and J Harvey Reed, two daughters Mrs Efe Everhart and Mrs Walter H Bush, 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 PM Thursday at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Lovettsville with Rev Tobley officiating.

Walter H. Bush James R. Reed Lovettsville Loudoun County New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Mr. Reed Mary Smith Owen Hart Lovetteville Winchester Sallie Potts, Carpenter

Little Theatre Meeting Postponed Until Further Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Little Theatre scheduled for this evening at 7 at the Handley Library has been postponed until further notice.

Little Theatre Handley Lib

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Wm. A. King Warren Springs Hotel Donald L. Weems Odern Chesapeake and Potomac Uous Telehone Bell System Chapter New York Bhaer Shakespeare Loudoun J. P. Stevens Silvania Prints National Sales Co
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