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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1934

Page

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State Assembly Faces Fiscal Changes Ahead

Virginia legislators open debate on raising revenue and trimming costs as they prepare to tackle criminal costs county consolidations and parole reforms. The commission on indeterminate sentences and county government plans is advancing, with social welfare groups backing parole systems to save funds and boost rehabilitation.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia General Assembly Assembly County Government Commission Rice M. Youell State Penitentiary State Department of Public Welfare Commonwealth Lovell Bixby Virginia

Park Association Elects New Officers Tonight

Winchester Park Association members vote tonight at 8 at Kurtz furniture store to elect officers for the new year. The constitution requires annual officer elections and full attendance is urged to ensure a complete expression of the association.

Winchester Park Association Kurtz Furniture

Seeks Airport Site Near Here In Shenandoah County

Representatives from the Bureau of Aeronautics and American Airways inspect Shenandoah County sites for a possible airport. James S. Moran and C. M. Kee reportedly favor a site contingent on a five year lease.

Bureau of Aeronautics U. S. Department of Commerce Shenandoah County James S. Moran Bureau C. M. Kee American Airways

Death Summons Mrs. C. C. Finfrock Very Suddenly

Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Finfrock wife of C. C. Finfrock died suddenly from a heart attack at 448 North Loudoun street while with family. Age 71 born June 3 1863 widow of 55 years, survived by husband two sons and seven daughters plus siblings and relatives. Funeral will be Wednesday at 3 PM from the Loudoun home with Rev. Brashears and Rev. Crim officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Anna Elizabeth Finfrock C. C. Finfrock North Loudoun Street Savannah Ellis T. Finfrock Cleveland Ohio Garfield Sheare B.T Manning Elizabethtown C. A. Wallingford Ashland Kansas J. T. Nuckles Shenandoah Junction W. Va S. A. Slaughter Fred C. Whetzell J. Howard Taylor Goff Clark Lou Crim Inwood Harry McDonald Edward John McDonald Urbanna Finfrock North Loudoun Street Wallace M. Brashears Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Harry M. Crim Presbyterian Church of Nelson C. Hensell Leslie Fries Edward W. Grant John TI. Sloat John Hubbard William McKown B. F. Hubbard Stewart Whetzell Edgar I. Smoke J. Henry Moling, Sr

Supervisors Hear Cedar Cutting and Funding Requests

Frederick County Board of Supervisors convened in January to hear delegations on cedar tree cutting and applications for P W A funds for school buildings linking with the C W A program along with federal relief funds and other issues. No definite decisions were reported at press time.

Board of Supervisors Frederick County

Taking a Vote On Bond Issue Front Royal Va

Warren county voters face a Jan 8 election to decide borrowing 50000 dollars of PWA funds for courthouse improvements and 38000 dollars for two new school buildings Judge Philip Williams ordered the election amid a tight countywide vote. Businessmen split on the courthouse plan dominate the contest while school supporters run a quiet campaign and expect approval.

Front Royal Warren County PWA County Board of Supervisors Philip Williams Circuit Court

Court Directs Sale of Turkey Knob Orchard

The Circuit Court of Frederick County declares Turkey Knob Orchard Company insolvent and appoints special receivers to sell its real and personal property. Lessor H. F. and T. B. Byrd report season net proceeds near fifteen thousand dollars. Receivers’ certificates totaling twenty five thousand dollars are secured as a first lien against assets.

Frederick County Turkey Knob Orchard Company, Inc Mt. Jackson Shenandoah County Philip Williams Artemus Ward Et Als C. E Frank 5S. Tavenner Woodstock Herbert S. Larrick Winchester Turkey Knob Orchard Corporation Struthers Zeigler Co

Public works partnership boosts Winchester jobs under Civil Works

The federal government and City of Winchester run a joint Civil Works program with 231 workers on site plus office staff. Payroll surpasses $2,000 weekly early on and is expected to average around $3,200, with total annual local payroll near $228,000 including CWA and Civil Works Service projects.

Uncle Sam City of Winchester Winchester Mr. Hopkins W.W. A. Smith Staunton Miss Hurst Frank W. Hailey Anderson Glaize Harper Messrs. Barr Dellinger Hable Henry Hollis Marshall Miller Page Rosenberger Forney P. P. Pilcher W. C. Hodge Civil Works Administration Millwood Avenue Berryville Avenue Handley Library Civil Works Civil Works Administrator Civil Works Service United States

Admiral Byrd to Be Honored by Trade Board

President Roosevelt will attend the Washington Board of Trade mid winter dinner on February 8 at the Willard Hotel. Admiral Byrd will be the sole speaker with a radio greeting from his ship. The theme is The Land of the Midnight Sun. The event will feature Cabinet members, the Diplomatic Corps, Congress and civic leaders.

Roosevelt Washington Board of Trade Admiral Byrd Willard Hotel Claude W. Owen Board of Trade Congress Trade Board Robert J. Cottrell Byrd Land of the Ward Preston W. Perkinson New York James B. Edmunds President Roosevelt Cabinet Diplomatic Corps Granville Gude Perkinson Mr. Edmunds Wallace B. Robinson Ben T. Webster Mr. Owen F. George Clendaniel Albert J. Sardo Henry S. Owens Herman F. Carl Dillar B. Groff E. M. Graham Axc.ith Edward Stase

Goodrich Co to Hold Sales Meet in Philadelphia

B F Goodrich Company announces its annual sales conference in Philadelphia January 10 and 11 at the Penn Athletic Club led by F R Campbell with L C Meerloo and S B Robertson among attendees. A large party from Winchester departs to attend the conference and a ten reel talking picture on sales policies will be shown.

Goodrich Co Philadelphia B. F. Goodrich Company Penn Athletic Club F. R. Campbell Washington L. C. Meerloo B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company Goodrich Winchester S. B. Robertson Akron Ohio Silvertown

Coast Guard Searches for Missing Duck Hunters

The coast guard cutter Apache deployed from Baltimore to Poole's Island to locate two duck hunters missing since Thursday. Dundalk men Philip Ehrbaker, 23, and Fred Spencer, 40, left in an 18 foot motor boat with ample gasoline and provisions, Spencer well acquainted with the water.

Associated Press Baltimore Coast Guard Apache Poole's Island Philip Ehrbaker Fred Spencer Dundalk Spencer

Akron staff to host film production continuity conferences

C B O Connor general tire sales manager with Mr. Robertson and Akron staff will conduct conferences during fadeouts at various intervals of the picture when living actors make their appearances and carry on the continuity.

C. B. O'Connor General Tire Mr. Robertson Akron

Ernest L. Green Dies In Martinsburg Hospital

Ernest L. Green aged about 45, native of Winchester, died last Saturday afternoon in City Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia after several days illness from acute complications. He was a former meat market worker in this city and Martinsburg and is survived by his widow Nannie Green and four brothers. Funeral from his South Water Street home will be at 1 pm tomorrow followed by burial at Lebanon Church.

Ernest L. Green Winchester Martinsburg W. Va Eagle and Grubbs E. H. Weller Green Nannie Green Bowman Lebanon Church Charles Green Cumberland Richard Green Pennsylvania Railroad Company Hagerstown Douglas and John Green South Water Street

German Pastors Face Suspension Over Pulpit Protests

One hundred pastors who protested from their pulpits Sunday against a suppressive decree may face suspension for insubordination, Reichbishop Mueller stated today. The event occurred in Berlin on January 8.

Associated Press Berlin Germany Reichbishop Mueller

Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Reopens After Remodeling

The Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church reopened after five weeks of interior remodeling led by Rev. Franklin G. Senger. The ceremony featured a rededication sermon by Rev. A. P. Havermale, special music, and a regathered congregation. Total project cost reached 557.21 with offerings of 84 dollars to address remaining deficits.

Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Franklin G. Senger Harold Barrett S. D. Skelton A. P. Havermale H. K. Dick Ada Smith Fremont Dick Loring Smith Treva Senger Phyliss Fries F. G. Senger Anna Karicofe D. A. Smith J. W. Hancher J.M. Hott W. H. Crim A. §. Fries George W. Stover

British Centre on Shaping of Nation's Policies

Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon began work on Britain's disarmament policy to keep peace in Europe. Many believe Britain may back a plan to rearm Germany to break the Franco German deadlock as France rejects arms proposals from Hitler.

Associated Press London Ramsay MacDonald John Simon Great Britain Europe Britain Germany Hitler

Ades Appeals For Suspension Of Barring Order

Bernard Ades a Communist attorney filed a motion in U S District Court seeking to set aside Judge William C Coleman’s suspension order and reinstate him to the federal bar He argues the court lacked jurisdiction as he was not told the specific charges and denied a hearing before suspension.

Associated Press Baltimore Bernard Ades United States District Court William C. Coleman Coleman

Contract Bridge Tourney Opens In New York

More than 106 top players begin the pair championship of the United States Bridge Association at the Hotel Pierre with the first rounds underway.

Associated Press New York United States Bridge Association Hotel Pierre

Two Put To Death For Murder

Bellefonte, Pa Jan 8 Frank Stabinski and Anthony Getrosky were electrocuted today for the slaying of 18 year old Mary Malinowski during a robbery in her home near Wilkes Barre over a year ago.

Associated Press Bellefonte Frank Stabinski Anthony Tetrosky Mary Malinowski Wilkes-Barre

First Aid Classes Formed For C W A Workers

Safety supervisor Taylor Barr and Red Cross instructors will train one man from each city and county project plus Shenandoah participants in Winchester. The program runs 9 to 12 daily at the County Court House with practice and inspections to reduce hazards for workers on C W A projects.

Winchester Frederick County Red Cross County Court House Shenandoah County Margaret A. Hurst American Red Cross Frank W. Bailey W. E. Edwards W. A Frank R. Horton The Walter M. Shade Taylor Barr W. J. Fennston National Red Cross Washington, D. C Barr South End Fire Company

Glances At News of Day Highlights Political Scandals

Summary of daily items from cities nationwide including Los Angeles on C W A mismanagement as public scandal New York opening tourney for over 100 bridge players Washington tax rise of 62000000 in 1933 and bills on liquor policy Berlin pastors facing suspension London talks to avert European war with McDonald and Simon coordinating steps York Pa ice jam threatens homes Baltimore seeks reinstatement for communist attorney Bernard Ades American Legion four point program for Congress

Los Angeles New York Washington Senate House American Federation of Labor York Susquehanna Baltimore Bernard Ades Washington—American Legion Congress

Moling and Cather's Offer January Sale Values

Pure Beef and pork sausage advertised by Moling and Cather's store as January sale values. Product names include Finest Western Beef and Pure Pork Sausage with 15db. Banners highlight limited stock and low prices for shoppers.

Moling and Cather's

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Assembly Park Association Mrs. C. C. Finfrock C. E. Gudebrod Supreme Court F. D. Senger Pleasant Valley Ades C.w.al McDonald Sir John Simon
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