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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1939

Page

2

Judges Battle Warren High Tonight In Home Court Clash

The Handley Judges aim to beat Warren County High School on their home floor at 7 30. Coach Maddox is out ill and Coach Ochs will direct the team with Sutton Whiteth as likely starters and Patton Rowe in reserve. Admission is 25 cents. Tuesday features Charles Town at home.

Warren County High School Martinsburg Bricers Thes Warren Sutton Whithéth Himel Stewart Ritter Yeakle Cather Patton Rowe W. R. Seage Maddox Ochs Charles Town

Rifle Target For Second Time In Virginia

W Neardenburg manager of Senator Byrd apple interests in Clarke county again targeted by unknown shooter. An air rifle pellet lodged in his car door after he passed along Route 50. a previous incident years ago involved a .22 caliber rifle bullet through his windshield.

Berryville W. Neardenburg H. F. Byrd Clarke County Seyeema Everal Hils

Respected Colored Man Dies In Clarke

Jacob B. Holmes of Clarke, 52, died last evening after a brief illness from paralysis. He was a longtime community servant, son of Isaac Holmes and Violet Burns Holmes. Survived by wife Querinne Holmes, two children Walter and Alice, brother Isaac, and three sisters Fanny Dixon and Dixon. Funeral from Three Will Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at three, Rev. E. T. Johnson officiating.

Berryville Jacob B. Holmes Isaac Holmes Violet Burns Holmes Querinne Holmes Walter Alice Holmes Isaac Johnson Fanny Dixon Dixon

Mrs Jacobs Injured After Spill at Blue Ridge Hounds Meet

Mrs Burwell Jacobs suffered a concussion after her horse slipped on thawing ground during the New Year meet at Woodley, home of Mr and Mrs Graham Dougherty. She was thrown clear and taken home by automobile to recover.

Berryville Burwell Jacobs Blue Ridge Hounds Woodley Graham Dougherty

Dozen Clarke Farms Picked for TVA Demonstrations

Clarke county selects twelve farm unit demonstration farms in cooperation with the Tennessee Valley Authority to run five years. Projects cover soil and water conservation with alfalfa clover pure bred sires and electric fences and use approved lime and fertilizer programs. TVA supplies 35 pounds of 66 percent super phosphate per acre. farmers pay only freight. A county committee headed by Sam S. Thomas and Wilbur M. Gaunt will oversee the plan and farms not yet accepted include Richard B. Smith Irvine Price J. Wilmer Carpenter Montie Payne and others.

Berryville C. C. Finkhouser Tennessee Valley Authority Clarke County TVA Sam 5S. Thomas Battletown Wilbur M. Gaunt Longmarsh William M. Fenton Chapel A. C. Buckley Greenway Richard B. Smith Clifton Price W. L. Costello Irvine Price J. Wilmer Carpenter Montie Payne Alex Jolliffe J. T. Royston H. L. Fishpaw M. W. Jones H. A. Clevenger

Commercial Apple Recipes Published By Bakers Review

The January issue of the Bakers Review showcases commercial apple use in bread, pies, and cakes. It reproduces four tested recipes from the National Apple Institute including Apple Bread, Apple Crumb Pie, and an apple brown loaf, with precise proportions and baking steps for commercial bakers.

Bakers Review New York Plymouth Rock National Apple Institute

Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Hear Budget and Relief Moves

On Capitol Hill the House appropriations subcommittee begins hearings on a proposed 875 million dollar relief fund while the Senate unemployment committee reviews relief recommendations. Yesterday the Senate and House heard the President's budget and relief messages as well. President nominated Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court. House Democrats filled four vacancies on the Ways and Means Committee.

The Associated Press Senate House House Appropriations Senate Unemployment Committee Felix Frankfurter Supreme Court Senate Appropriations Committee Adams

Night Work: Farmer Remaley Jailed Days Only

John P. Remaley of Allentown Pennsylvania must serve one month in jail for a drunken driving charge but will stay on his farm. He is permitted to leave the jail at 6 a.m. to work and return at 7 p.m. each day to continue farm duties.

Allentown John P. Remaley Remaley

Death Takes A J Kimmell Clarke farmer dies in Washington

Andrew Jackson Kimmell 86 longtime Clarke county Virginia farmer died this morning in a Washington hospital where he had been living. He was survived by daughter Regina Kimmell and his wife Gertrude Pierce predeceased him. Funeral services Monday at 2 p m at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville conducted by Rev Bird.

Dudley P. Pierce South Stewart Street Andrew Jackson Kimmell Clarke County Washington, D. C Kimmell Regina Kimmell Washington Gertrude Pierce Mr. Kimmell Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Bird

TVA Demonstration Program On 15 Farms in Frederick County

The year report by County Agent Stine shows 15 farm unit demonstrations across Frederick County tied to the Tennessee Valley Authority. The program claims 4 470 total acres, 1 521 as TVA phosphate, 15 farm account books, 15 demonstrators reporting, 10 assisted with changes, 15 farms visited, and 4 800 dollars estimated value to demonstrators and county.

Frederick County Tennessee Valley Authority Stine TVA

Apples and Pears Prices and Arrivals in London Market

Dominion apple arrivals near 450000 barrels with moderate pear demand and fair sales. Apple prices averaged 1.49 a bushel in London, pears 2.88 a box. U.S. shipments expected next week. London price ranges listed for barrels and boxes, with several noted varieties and recent comparisons.

Scotia United States London Virginia York Imperial Nova Scotia Stark Ben Davis Gano Baldwin California Newtown Oregon Washington U.S United Kingdom U. S

Hungerford Proposes $2 Million Maryland Conservation Bond

Arthur E. Hungerford urged Maryland to issue a 2 million dollar conservation bond to fund state forests and parks and to rehabilitate Chesapeake Bay fisheries. He spoke at a Frederick conference of chamber presidents and local citizens about linking Blue Ridge parks with national park systems and restoring the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal from Cumberland to Washington.

Frederick Maryland Arthur E. Hungerford National Emergency Council Hungerford Chesapeake Bay Chambers of Commerce Hagerstown Williamsport Francis Scott Key Blue Ridge Mountains Pennsylvania Maryland Heights Potomac River Harpers Ferry Great Smoky and Shenandoah National Parks Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Cumberland Washington, D. C

Increased Revenue In Clarke Predicted By Thomas For 1939

Clarke county commissioner Sam Thomas predicts higher 1939 revenue driven by income tax gains from 1936 to 1938 totaling 440 646 and intangible income up 702 552 despite a reduced levy. He cites Hunt Country newcomers with valuable property and Real estate reassessments after Equalization Board review as factors and notes slot machines loss, foreseeing increased real estate revenue as well.

Clarke Thomas the Star Berryville Sam Thomas Clarke County Tomas Equalization Board

Lemley Reappointed Town Sergeant in Stephens City

Stephens City Va January 6 Mayor W Lomax Parker announced at Tuesday night council meeting the reappointment of Harry Lemley as town sergeant. The council voted to collect delinquent taxes and improve back streets with crushed stone and wider ditches. A possible special meeting may be held next week to review other matters.

Would Curb Speeders

Middletown council in Virginia met to assess town police powers to address speeding. Officials will seek county guidance on enforcement and discuss a spring beautification plan including shrubbery and grass along highway shoulders. Citizens will be invited to propose improvements at a future meeting.

Congress Eyes Relief Funds and Committee Shifts

The House holds, while the Senate plans cuts to the $875,000,000 relief request as President warns WPA funds run out this month. Byrnes and Woodrum push for regional fairness, Dies committee probes continue amid Democratic splits. House reorganizes Ways and Means with four new members aligned with the administration.

Byrnes Rep Woodrum D. Va House Senate Dies Committee Ways and Means

Bill Hopes Bad Things Do Not Come In Threes

Ten years ago a 22 caliber bullet pierced a Berryville windshield narrowly missing William Neudenberg and his wife. Last Sunday a similar incident in Millwood involved an air rifle firing a hole near the driver's seat. Neudenberg, foreman at Byrd orchard in Clarke county, fears the pattern as Friday January 13 approaches.

Berryville William Neudenberg Mr. Neudenberg Millwood Marie Billy Neudenberg Byrd Clarke County

Parish Church Schedule and Reorganization Plans

Stephens City Parish led by Rev. F. L. Roof lists St Pauls Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Luther League activities. Trinity Church offers Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. with sermon "Examining Our selves" by the pastor. Council meeting at 2 p.m. and Luther League at 6 30 p.m.

Stephens City F. L. Roof St. Pauls Luther League Trinity

Local Truck Crash Leaves Driver Charged with Reckless Driving

Scott Lockhart 20 of Front Royal skidded about 200 feet and crashed into a Valley Ford Co. truck on the Valley Turnpike at Fishers Hill two miles south of Strasburg. Sheriff Gochenour and Policeman Pangle arrested him for reckless driving. passengers Giles and Clyde Henry, cousins, were in the car. Lockhart sustained minor facial cuts and was treated in Woodstock. The car and truck both suffered heavy damage.

Scott Lockhart Front Royal Valley Ford Company Winchester Valley Turnpike Fishers Hill Strasburg Lockhart Carl Gochenour Frank Pangle Giles Clyde Henry Woodstock

Notables Train For Grand Circuit

Orlando Florida January six. Three renowned champions are among 125 horses being trained at Seminole Driving Park for the grand circuit harness racing season. Greyhound arrived from Indianapolis with Sep Palin, who rode behind the horse owned by E. J. Baker of St. Charles Illinois when the horse broke his own mile trotting record at Lexington Kentucky last summer. The other two champions are Rosalind and Her Ladyship.

Orlando Fila Seminole Here Greyhound Indianapolis Sep Palin E. J. Baker St. Charles Ill Lexington Rosalind Ladyship

Cut In Gate Receipts Favored By Alumni Board

Spokane address shows the Spokane Alumni Association of Washington State College endorses a budget provision for adequate compensation to football players. The executive board passed the resolution urging repayment to boost football competitiveness and support athletic facilities for all students.

Spokane Wash Spokane Alumni Association Washington State College

Treasury Status Figures for January 4 1939

The Treasury reports receipts of 7 225 752 dollars and 00 cents and expenditures of 19 375 577 dollars and 42 cents for January 4 1939. The gross debt stands at 39 488 273 613 49 dollars an increase of 572 753 41 over the previous day.

Washington The Treasury

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