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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1934

Page

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Grange Installations Highlight Middletown Event

Frederick County Pomona Grange and Middletown Subordinate Grange were installed by Great Falls team led by Mark Turner. County Agent I Fred Stine attended as guest. five state officers observed the ceremony. The program featured debates and songs with officers named for Subordinate and Pomona Granges.

Frederick County Pomona Grange Middletown Great Falls Fairfax County Mark Turner J. M. Sanders I. Fred Stine Virginia State Grange Pomona Great Falls Grange R. H. Hammond Ceres State Grange R. H. Baker Martha Keller Fishers Hill O. V. Carper Fairfax Pomona Grange Mark Turner, Jr

Earl Gent Given 6 Months In Jail

Magistrate A J Tavenner sentenced Earl Gent to six months in jail for assault on a married woman from Green Springs Frederick County. Gent fled then returned last week as officers awaited him. Hugh Coates received thirty days in jail and $25 fine for assault. George Hummer fined $5 for public drunkenness.

A. J.tavenner Earl Gent Green Springs Frederick County Gent Hugh Coates Jenkins George Hummer

Mrs. Alberta Sherman Dies After Influenza Fight

Alberta F. Sherman 67 native of Frederick County and Winchester resident, died at 8 40 pm at her East Germain Street home after heart trouble following a severe influenza attack. Wife of William J. Sherman, she was born October 14 1867 and survived by three daughters, a sister, thirteen grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral at 2 pm Monday in United Brethren Church with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Alberta F. Sherman Frederick County Winchester East Germain Street Sherman William J. Sherman Alfred and Mary Renner Pitcock Kathleen Sherman Oscar Kremer M. F. Newlin Hagerstown Mary Ellen Pitcock Jones Funeral Home

Requiem Mass Held For Late Clarence A. O'Leary

The funeral of Clarence A. O'Leary was held at the Church of the Sacred Heart with a requiem high mass conducted by Rev. Father Paul V. Heller and Rev. Father Robert E. Hannon. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. the Friendship Fire Company bell tolled as the cortege left for the cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Taylor Alfred Foreman Dr. H. I. Pifer W. A. Heine Murrell Adams and Fred Pitcock. Out of town mourners included Bernard O'Leary of Richmond and Maurice O'Leary of Scranton along with Mrs. William Spurr and daughter Mrs. Lillian Brown of Washington.

Clarence A. O'Leary Church of the Sacred Heart Paul V. Heller Robert E. Hannon Mount Hebron Friendship Fire Company William Spurr Lillian Brown Washington, D. C

Rain Probable At First of Week

Weather outlook for the period beginning Monday predicts rain in the Middle Atlantic and likely in the southern North Atlantic states with snow or rain in the northern portion around Tuesday. Generally fair conditions expected until Friday or Saturday when snow or rain again appears. temperatures start above normal, dip Wednesday night and Thursday, then rise toward week’s end.

Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic North Atlantic

Beck Brothers Named Organizers Of Virginia Bakery Firm

The Star reports that Paul Beck is not connected with the new bakery at Waynesboro Virginia. Albert and Charles Beck are the organizers. Paul Beck, once linked to Beck baking interests in Virginia, runs a business in Michigan.

The Star Paul Beck Waynesboro Albert Charles Beck Beck Virginia Michigan

John O Hardesty Appointed Manager at Winchester Milling

Winchester Milling announces John O. Hardesty as manager of flour and feed sales. The appointment covers leadership of the department and its sales operations.

John O. Hardesty Winchester Milling Corporation

Colonial Brick Co Offer Expires January 16 1934

Offer of two dollars cash for 1500 shares or any part thereof at a fixed price of 33 1/3 cents per share is extended with a January 16 1934 deadline. The notice appears from P O Box 130 with a reference code 1-13-1p-21.

Colonial Brick CO P. O

Quantz and Miller to Perform Beethoven Third Symphony

Miss Carolyn Quantz and Mrs. Leo Miller headline the Music Lovers' Club concert at the George Washington Hotel Monday evening January 15 at 8 30. Nelson T Huffman tenor guest artist with Miss Weybright accompanist. Program includes Beethoven Third Symphony in E Op 55 Eroica and several vocal items. Tickets not sold to members. guests pay 25 cents at the door.

Carolyn Quantz Leo Miller Music Lovers’ Club George Washington Hotel Saas Star Nelson T. Huffman Bridgewater College Miss Weybright Winchester Beethoven Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte Johannes Brahms The Ensemble Eroica Marcia Funebra Carolyn Uantz Handel Frank Bibb Rontani Golsen Rogers Huffman Carl Swinson del Riego Curran Dix Deems Taylor Frank Buckley Elizabeth Grimm

Pure Food Store Dutch Lunches Highlight

Local Pure Food Store advertises Switzer Cheese Liverwurst cheese pretzels rye bread and other items for Dutch lunches.

Lpit Pure Food Store

What The C. W. A Is Doing In Winchester

The assistant administrator provided payroll figures for the week ending January 11 totaling 3154.46 with most spent on Town Run due to delays on Berryville and Millwood avenues. 240 men are placed on seven projects including Administration and Re-Employment. Project V297 began cleaning and grubbling Handley School grounds with 1080 man hours. The State Health Department has allotted 910 hours for sanitation in Winchester suburbs and Frederick County to employ seven men for about four and a half weeks, funded entirely by federal funds separate from the state. Reemployment will assign men mid next week and the city seeks the remainder of its allotment for ongoing projects.

F. W. Bailey Star Berryville Millwood Ave State Dept. of Health Richmond Winchester Frederick County

Shrine To Meet Night Before The Inauguration

Acca Temple annual meeting to be held at the Mosque Richmond January 16 at 8 p.m. Reports on temple activities will be presented and officers elected for the term. Representatives to the Imperial Council will be chosen for Minneapolis in June. Attendees may remain in Richmond to witness George C. Peery's inauguration as Virginia governor.

Acca Temple Mystic Shrine Laurel and Main Streets Richmond Imperial Council Minneapolis Minn George C. Peery Virginia

Lost Pointer Dog With White Coat

Lost German pointer described as white and liver colored. Contact phone 1028-1. Reward expected for return.

Special Week of Prayer Services Set for January Week

The Winchester Ministerial Association announces a week of special prayer services under the theme Things We Need To Recover. Meetings run 7 30 p m nightly Monday January 15 through Sunday January 21 at multiple churches with devotions and themed sermons led by local ministers. The association urges full participation and notes no other church activities will occur during the series.

Winchester Ministerial Association Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Campbell S. L. Flickinger Church of Christ E. J. Rohart God Wallace M. Brashears Braddock Street Methodist Church C. H. Anderson Man Robert B. Campbell Market Street Methodist Church Allen Jones County Ministerial Association A. R. VanCleave Grace Lutheran Church W. F. Locke E. T. Clark United Brethren Church Robert B. Nelson Hubert Sydenstricker

Peery Seeks Reset of 1932 School Fund Amid Uncertain Liquor Revenue

Virginia lawmakers face a tight budget as Governor-elect Peery plans to restore school funding possibly to 1932 levels while Governor Pollard pushes executive control over appropriations. Liquor profits remain an uncertain revenue source, complicating 1934 36 budget projections.

Ot Eeee Press Chmond Virginia Peery Pollard Elpec Peery Department of Education

Death of Charles Taper Jr in Oberlin O ends long Winchester ties

Charles Taper Jr 34 native of Winchester died yesterday at his Oberlin home after four months of illness. He leaves wife Marie and daughter Eleanor of Oberlin, six sisters and four brothers, all of Winchester area. Funeral at Oberlin home Monday.

Charles Taper, Jr Winchester Oberlin Charles Lillie Taper Marie Eleanor Mary Beard Copley Hester Mason New York Magnolia Wilkinson Nannie Brown Lillian Brooks Sadie Taper Harry Floyd William Frederick Taper

Farley Says Roosevelt Won’t Favor Inflation or Bow to Banks

Postmaster General James A. Farley told an Cleveland luncheon that President Roosevelt would not retreat to inflationary policy or bow to international bankers. He praised Congress for cooperation and predicted defeat for work‑out styled conservatives in the next election.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio James A. Farley Roosevelt Farley Congress Lhe

Chicago Milk Strikers Charged Under Anti Trust Laws

Glances at News of Day reports Chicago milk strikers faced anti trust charges. Harrisburg announces Jay W Sechter will run for Governor of Pennsylvania. Washington Democrats firm up rank. Hertford reports six killed in boiler explosion with few injured. Cleveland Postmaster General Farley predicts Roosevelt will skip inflation policy. Washington Finance Corp plans a 590 million loan to free frozen bank deposits. Wilkes Barre miners plan district shutdown. DOJ to collect over 8 million in back taxes from denatured alcohol. Senate studies Lindbergh taxes while dropping Ford inquiry. Vienna moves to push Nazis from government.

Chicago Harrisburg Jay W. Sechter Pennsylvania Washington Hertford N. C Cleveland James A. Farley Roosevelt Reconstruction Finance Corporation Wilkes - Barre Department of Justice Senate Col. Lindbergh Ford Motor Company

House Fire East of Reliance Destroys Alfred Steele Home

Information from today reports a dwelling owned by Alfred Steele about a mile and a half east of Reliance on the Front Royal road burned last Tuesday around 6:30 pm. The family was away. cause undetermined. Property valued at 1500 dollars, partly insured.

Alfred Steele Front Royal Road

Tomorrow Morning Official Signal Corps Rotogravure

A rotogravure feature promises authentic World War pictures from the Signal Corps, with the section on sale at all newsstands tomorrow morning.

Official Signal Corps Ite Spee

Denatured Alcohol Diverted To Beverage Use Sued

The Department of Justice filed suit in Baltimore against United States Industrial Alcohol Company and United States Industrial Chemical Company for over eight million dollars in taxes on 1 271955 gallons of denatured alcohol alleged diverted to beverage use. The action signals a wave of similar cases against large taxpayers.

Associated Press Washington Department of Justice Baltimore United States Industrial Alcohol Company United States Industrial Chemical Company Cummings Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh Senate Senate Air Mail Walter F. Brown Herbert Hoover, Jr Treasury Ford Ford Motor Company Supreme Court Edsel Ford

Library Picks: Top Books of 1933

A prominent literary authority selects outstanding books published in 1933 as recommended by the library. Featured titles include British Agent by R H Bruce Lockhart The House of Exile by Nora Waln Jehol City of Emperors by Sven Hedin Looking Forward by Franklin D Roosevelt One More River by John Galsworthy and Little Man What Now by Hans Fallada.

R. H. Bruce Lockhart Nora Waln Jehol City of Emperors Sven Hedin Franklin D. Roosevelt John Galsworthy Hans Fallada

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CWA Ian Stine Myron Brumback Grange Byron O. Brumback Garland Snapp Carrie Lee Glaize Brumback George Baker Kathleen Snapp C. W. Fultz Eldon Brumback E. R. McDonald Charlotte Baker Boyd McDonald Louise Bailey Norma Judy Flora Jean Baker E. M. Funk Katherine Fultz Ashley Brumback Pianhie Ee Carrie Lee Glaize Brumack Mae Fultz Sutphin Boise Idaho W. J. Sherman Mr. O’leary Miss Quantz Mrs. Miller Nelson Huffman Presbyterian Church W. L. Dudley L. A. Thomas City Oberlin, O Alcohol Company Vienna Reliance Colonel Lindbergh Walter Brown
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