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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1940
Page
2
In Stephens City Virginia Fred F Beeties of Strasburg directs community well drilling to supply water for fire and domestic use. A bond issue of 9000 dollars was floated weeks ago with work to finish in about 30 days. The 8 inch bore may reach 300 feet for a yield of 0 to 75 gallons per minute.
Federal inspectors report 394 cars or more than 6 000 ships inspected at shipping points in the fiscal year ending last month, with agricultural services noting higher totals than the prior twelve months.
Forty seven freight cars derailed near Frederick Junction Maryland spilling more than 2000 tons of coal. The 104 car train from the Pennsylvania coal fields to Baltimore and Philadelphia was halted by engineer J W Houff. No injuries reported. A cleanup crew of 70 worked to reopen the line, with cause under investigation and a broken rail suspected. conductor R L Crabill of Brunswick assisted.
Jack O Neal 24 of near Vaucluse is held for armed robbery of two Winchester filling stations. The hearing in Police Court Monday follows his arrest at Stephens City last Monday and ongoing jail detention. Police report he did not confess, claims innocence, and was identified by station attendants. He bears a slash on the left hand from a knife struggle during a Shawnee Station robbery attempt.
E E Rogers started 18th year as station agent at Middletown following his father who served 48 years and retired in 1931. The pair total 65 years at Middletown. Nearby Summit Point notes T H Farnsworth with 16 years as agent succeeding T W Farnsworth who served about 55 years.
Frederick county details chronicling Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider Co from 1910. Founders Robinson and Llewellyn Jackson started in a small frame plant, expanded by 1918 to Route 7, now spanning multiple buildings. Current output near 1,000,000 gallons annually with 1,000,000 cans of apples and apple sauce. Key officials listed include Fred Thwaite president, Ray Robinson secretary treasurer, and J Pinckney Arthur sales manager.
The Associated Press reports a easing of severe cold in the Midwest though temperatures remain well below freezing. Snow ranges from flurries to 10 inches across the east and central regions with a southwest snow storm. Nebraska sees strong winds and drifting snow while Denver hospitals treat ice incidents. Williston North Dakota records 25 below as Pittsburgh river traffic slows and Indiana Kentucky endure zero weather.
The case against Raymond Campbell charged with assault and battery was continued to next Thursday at 10 am in Police Court. Complainant Wilmer Shryock testified to a dispute with Campbell near Friendship Fire Hall on Thursday night. Campbell posted 25 dollars for his appearance.
George Lowther the third known as Romeo and Eileen Herrick wed in New York and honeymoon in the White Mountains. The couple, protected by parental objections and habeas corpus actions, plan a later return to New York to set up a home likely in the fifties era apartment, possibly a southern honeymoon to Nassau.
Frederick county farm discussion meetings are announced by county agent I Fred Stine. Speakers include W R Legge on fertilizer and barnyard manure in Winchester Monday at 7 30 p m at the court house and White Hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Gore hosts Wednesday at 2 p m with liming materials by W H Byrne and speaker W P L. Middletown hosts Wednesday at 7 30 p m on fertilizer and manure with Byrne. Mr Airy speaks Thursday at 2 p m at H T Snapp’s home.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church will meet January 8 at 1 PM in the North ern Virginia Power Company home service room for a luncheon. Miss Evelyn Early will demonstrate the electric range use in the parish house new equipment. President Mrs. Herbert Larrick expects about 50 attendees.
Warrenton Virginia January 6 1939 a correction shows Fauquier county issued 1569 marriage licenses not 4000 previously reported. The error mixed Warrenton with Winchester Gretna Green for elopers. The 1938 Warrenton total was 235, while 1939 rose about sixfold.
MIAMI FL Jan 6 Aero nautical United States of the future showcased with Mr and Mrs America at the controls of lowpriced airplanes. More than 300 flivver type planes prepared for the all American maneuvers second day. Prize money totaling 8250 posted by Barnarr MacFadden. Fourteen pilots slated for the MacFadden trophy race. two started ahead after a postponement.
The Winchester Junior Board of Trade urges the City Council to push the Winchester armory project toward earliest possible completion. The group also volunteers to raise funds for the Apple Blossom Festival and sponsors the President's Birthday Ball benefiting Infantile Paralysis. President J T Kremer names assistants and notes prior event successes.
The case of George Massey and Clayton Golightly charged with stealing two stoves from Robert Kremer was continued to next Saturday at 10 o clock in Trial Justice A J Tavenner's Court. Defense counsel could not be present this morning.
Support grew for a joint Senate and House inquiry into defense budgeting. Senator Borah joined Democrats in urging a formal study of past expenditures and new appropriations, with time constraints noted as leaders plan 14 bills in 14 weeks. Harrison argued the plan would speed, not delay, final action.
Workmen have been engaged for days to renovate two rooms at police headquarters to accommodate radio and teletype gear. The machines will be placed in the current receiving office. The former State police office will house non patrol personnel.
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