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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1935

Page

6

Plans Formed for Ball on Roosevelt Birthday

Mrs. Wyndham Lee will chair a Warren county committee to plan a Ball for the President on January 30 at Updyke's Hall. A meeting will announce club representatives to drive the event, with 70 percent of proceeds to aid infantile paralysis locally. Bids from orchestras are being sought for the fundraiser.

Front Royal Wyndham Lee Warren County Roosevelt Lee Edgar Updyke Updyke

Carson To Be Guests Of Lions

The Lions Club in Front Royal announces guests for the bi monthly meeting including the Carson testimonial dinner honor guests Mr and Mrs Carson and other listed couples and individuals. The former two club members Wilbur F. Trout and Bryan Stokes will also attend.

Front Royal Lions’ Club Carson W. E. Carson John H. Downing H. H. Bowman E. S. Williams M. B. Turner

Horse's Kick Fatal to W. A. Marlowe

Wash A. Marlowe, 78, prominent Warren county farmer, died at his Browntown home from injuries after a horse kicked him days earlier. Survived by widow, four sons and three daughters. Funeral at Browntown Church at 2 PM with Rev. E. M. Ramsey officiating. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal.

A. Marlowe Warren County Browntown Marlowe Levi Mary Ann Marlowe E. M. Ramsey Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal

Escaped convict J as Dodson nabbed in Fork district arrest

Jas Dodson, an escaped prisoner, was jailed in Front Royal after being arrested at a relative’s home in Fork district by Sergeant Smith Traffic Officer Slaughter and Sergeant Worley of Patrick county. He had been sentenced eight years on three counts of housebreaking and served about two years before escaping two years ago. Dodson is a Warren county native and was tried in the Circuit Court at Front Royal.

Front Royal Jas Dodson Fork Smith Slaughter Worley Patrick County Dod~in Warren County

Respect ed Negro Dies in Front Royal

Snowden Edward Robertson, one of Front Royal’s oldest residents, died at his home yesterday from old age. A respected colored citizen with many friends of both races, funeral arrangements are not yet complete.

Front Royal Snowden Edward Robertson

Cofferdams Enable Underwater Work

A cofferdam is a temporary enclosing dam built in water and pumped dry to allow work below the water level. The passage notes that popularity often comes to those without opinions who can agree with everyone.

Front Royal Social And Personal News Highlights

Front Royal and Warren County items include Lieut. Alexander Stuart on CCC duty at Harmony Hollow spending a month at Fort Geoge Meade, influenza recovery news, visits between Washington and Riverton, and local gatherings. The Front Royal Lodge I O O F plans an initiatory degree, while the Retail Merchants Association meets at the Royal Club Inn.

Front Royal Warren County Jan. T Alexander Stuart Harmony Hollow CCC Fort George Meade Front Royal Retail Merchants Association Royal Club Inn

Golden Rulers' Class Officers Are Installed

Golden Rule Bible Class of Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South installed officers at a Sunday ceremony led by Rev. Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker. Victor Wheeler became president, with a large slate of officers including W. Lee Fisher as secretary and J. G. Chrismore as assistant chorister. The class, noted as Baltimore’s largest men’s organization with Winchester members, continues to grow in influence and membership.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Hubert Sydenstricker Baltimore Bio Nas Winchester Victor Wheeler Emory M. Larrick William G. Hardy T. J Denver Spring Taylor Ball Douglas &. Fisher Harry Keller Woodrow Keller Maurice Shannoltz Paul Carper Louis Renner C. C. Gough George H. Ritter Charles P. McVicar

Prospecting for white gola ivory tusks in cold regions

Prospecting for white gola ivory tusks of hairy mammoths remains lucrative in parts of Alaska and Siberia as traders seek ancient tusks. The activity reflects ongoing demand for prehistoric ivory and related artifacts amid remote mining-like operations.

Alaska Siberia

Last Rites For R. A. Shryock At Stephens City

Russell A. Shryock 58 former Stephens City banker and insurance salesman died recently. Funeral services were held at his home with ministers from local churches and a large group of friends in attendance. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Laura Brucie Shryock son James Russell Shryock and three brothers Webster George and Harry Shryock.

Russell A. Shryock Peoples Bank Stephens City Floyd M. Lucas Methodist Episcopal Church South Snyder Alleman Trinity Lutheran Arch Allen Jones Operon Group Presbyterian Churches Shryock Miller and Anderson Winchester Laura Brucie Shryock James Russell Shryock Northern Virginia Power Company Webster Shryock Ohio George Shryock Canterbury Harry Shryock Jacob N Elizabeth Shryock Frederick County Green Hill Cemetery A. W. Walker Joseph Funk Mason Herrell Edwin Fritz Russell Orndorff Julian Steele

Brothers in Muncie Seek Serum to Halt Ossification

Charles Wagner 16 and his brother William nine of Muncie Indiana race for a serum believed to stop a bone hardening condition that has paralyzed Charles from the waist down and drags William’s leg as he moves.

Charles Wagner William Muncie Ind Charles

Exposure To Cold Almost Fatal To Ottie Rose

Ottie Rose 25 was stranded on North Mountain near Front Royal after wandering in zero weather Friday. He is in critical condition with both feet to be amputated after hours exposed to the cold. a whiskey still was reportedly found on the mountain.

Front Royal Ottie Rose North Mountain Rose B.L. Grubbs Bob Saffrell Grubbs

Grain and wheat quotations from Chicago and Baltimore markets

Grain and cash quotations show futures for wheat corn oats rye and barley with January May July and September ranges. Wheat prices range near 1.00 to 1.10 per bushel with mixed corn around 1.04 and 95 cents, oats from 44 to 54 cents, rye and barley in lower to mid 70s to 80s, and lard bellies around 12.92 to 16.85. Baltimore spot wheat and corn quotes list No 2 red winter at 100 3-4, white and yellow corn around 95 cents to 1.05, and white wheat and spot prices at 96 cents and 1.04 respectively. All quotations based on deliveries at mill.

Chicago Cash Grain Chicago Baltimore Winchester

4 H Clubs In County To Meet

County Agent I Fred Stine outlines four 4 H Club meetings across the county this week. The Pine Hills Club meets tomorrow at 11 in Middletown High School for a program. Branson Club gathers at 2 30 p m for a project session. Gleam Club at Gore holds a project meeting Wednesday January 9 at 1045 a m. Round Hill Club also schedules a project meeting the same day at 4 p m.

I. Fred Stine Pine Hills Club Middletown High School Branson Gleam 4-H Gore Round Hill Club

Santoria Island Phonetic Link to Saint Irene Noted

Archaeologists note Santoria on the Cyclades is a phonetic corruption of Saint Irene. The site reveals many prehistoric dwellings. Nearby Scaros shows a village gradually eroding into the sea.

Santoria Cyclades Saint Irene Scaros

Annual Report of Church of Christ Winchester 1934

The 1934 annual report presented by W. L. Dudley details 92 sermons 77 talks 905 pastoral calls 12 additions including 5 by baptism and 7 by statement 8 marriages 7 funerals with average attendances 67 morning 56 evening 130 Bible school 46 Christ ian Endeavor. Membership 232. Funds raised 2594.95 with 1104.10 on debt and Bible school 389.35. Missions and benevolences 153.20 plus missionary gifts.

Church of Christ Winchester W. L. Dudley Bible School Christian Endeavor

Local Markets Update From The Star

Local markets report correct daily prices though The Star notes possible typographical errors in its market listings and does not assume responsibility for them.

The Star

Local Retail Market Prices and Dairy Feeds Afloat

A scanned list shows prices for Patent Brand feed in various bag weights, corn products, dairy feeds, and livestock sales. Prices are given per hundredweight and per barrel while farm livestock values cover cows, steers, heifers, sheep, lambs, hogs, pork, and veal.

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Radio Program Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup

Tuesday highlights feature Gladys Swarthout on WEAF and a busy WOR lineup with dance orchestras, The Witchs Tale, and Moonbeams Trio. WABC offers Kate Smith Revue and Veronica Wiggins with international party coverage. Leading event at 1:30 includes Edward A. Filene discuss protecting the taxpayer.

WEAF Gladys Swarthout WOR Dance Orchestra WJZ WABC Kate Smith Weaf—Gypsies Orchestra Wabc—Kostelanetz Woor Corinna Mura Wabc—Gluskin Orch Gertrude Niesen Vecsey Weaf—Eastman Orchestra Edward A. Filene Boston

Frederick County School Holds January Meeting

The Frederick County School convenes its regular January meeting in the office of County School Superintendent Leslie D. Kline to review district matters and upcoming agendas.

Frederick County Leslie D. Kline

Baltimore Livestock and Produce Market Report

CATTLE PRICES steady with slight gains across categories. Top steer at 7.50, yearlings at 7.40, cows up to 5.00, calves largely steady with top 8.50 for some lots. Hogs 10 to 60 cents higher. top 8.65 on 250 290 lb. pigs 7.00-9.90. lambs 9.50-10.00 for 90 lb. ewes 2.85-3.25. Philadelphia poultry and eggs noted with mixed prices and ranges for fowls, turkeys, and butter. egg receipts light.

Baltimore Philadelphia Plymouth Rock Old Roosters Capons Northwestern Western Southwestern U. S. Dept

Production Corps Will Meet Tuesday

The Red Cross production corps of Winchester and Frederick county will meet in the sewing room of the John Kerr school building tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. All persons interested in assisting the Red Cross in this work are urged to be present at the meeting.

Red Cross Production Corps Winchester Frederick County John Kerr School Red Cross

Stock prices on the New York Exchange January stock list

At 2 pm the New York Stock Exchange quoted Allied Chemical 140 5 8 American Can 116 1 2 American Smelters 39 3 4 American Tel Tel 105 1 2 Atch Topeka and Santa Fe 55 Bethlehem Steel 34 Chrysler 42 Consol Gas 20 Corn Products 66 General Electric 22 7 8 General Motors 34 Goodyear 26 3 4 Internat Harvester 42 8 Johns Manville 56 7 8 Montgomery Ward 30 New York Central 21 1 2 Penn Railroad 25 Standard Oil N J 43 3 8 Union Pacific 110 U S Steel 39 3 4 Woolworth 54 1 4.

New York New York Stock Exchange Allied Chemical American Can Erican Smelters American Tel. & Tel Atch Topeka Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol Gas N. Y Corn Products General Electric General Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Stand. Oil of N. J Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth

Corn Hog Checks Expected Soon in Virginia Counties

Virginia counties have begun mailing corn hog checks with Frederick County awaiting arrival. County Agent Stine and the allotment committee will travel to Harrisonburg January 10 for 1935 contract instructions, followed by countywide educational meetings. Pruning demonstrations by D A Tucker were arranged for January 17 and 18 in the county.

Washington Virginia Stine Frederick County Miss Tidler Harrisonburg Blacksburg

Icebox Cookies Cut Cleanly With Wet Knife Edge

Bakers wet the knife before slicing dough to prevent ragged edges as icebox cookies are cut, producing smooth cuts and uniform shapes.

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