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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1936

Page

5

Warren Rifles To Host County Veterans Dinner

Royal January 14 report that the Warren Rifles will host a county veterans dinner on Saturday January 18 in the Front Street social room at noon. Emory Trainham pastor will give the principal address with special music. Four Confederate veterans live in Warren county: Thornton V. Leach 88 Philip Rudacille 90 Jus Compton 90 and William T. Kerfoot 93.

Want Royal Warren County Emory Trainham Baptist Church Thornton V. Leach Philip Rudacille Limeton Jus Compton Browntown William T. Kerfoot Mr. Kerfoot Clarke County

Amateurs To Be Heard On Radio Front Royal

Lions Club amateur contest winners will be broadcast on WSVA in February as part of Front Royal’s regular program. More than 20 entries listed with about ten tentative, entries from Warren County teams Sperryville and Fappahannock. The event features short sketches and the motion picture Two for Tonight at Murphy Theatre with one show at 7 30 PM on Wednesday January 22.

Front Royal Lions Club L. Loewner WSVA Harrisonburg Saeseer Sperryville War Fappahannock County Overit Notire Warren Murphy Theatre

Valley Leaguers to Get Chance With Faster Company

Three Front Royal All-Star players plan March departure for Florida spring training with major league clubs. Bobby Cassell joins pitching duty, Ray Baker signs with Albany in the International League and eyes Harrisburg in the New York Pennsylvania League, while Chick Curry leaves to join the Cincinnati Reds. Joe Stankus, sought by majors, will serve in a U S Government post in the Virgin Islands.

Ront Royal Front Royal Florida Bobby Cassell Ray Baker Albany Harrisburg Chick Curry Cincinnatti Reds Joe Stankus U. S Virgin Islands

Bankers Hold Annual Sessions

FRONT ROYAL January 14 stockholders of the Bank of Warren met at 2 o clock in the directors room. At 3 o clock this afternoon stockholders of Citizens National Bank meet in the bank directors room.

Front Royal Bank of Warren Citizens National Bank

Condition of Rivers North River High and Muddy

River reports indicate North River High and Muddy are in poor condition with elevated turbidity and flow congestion. South River High and Muddy also show high turbidity and unstable flow, impacting downstream drainage and local fisheries.

Local Notices and Social Visits In Front Royal Area

Front Royal residents report medical, social, and travel notes. C C Shepherd underwent an operation in Winchester. R L Sowers and Harry Martin visited Lancaster Pennsylvania for business. Billy Symons of Washington spent the weekend with his mother Mrs W E Rudacille. Norris Royster of Marshall visited Bent on Stickley home. Mabel Rice, county health nurse, underwent appendicitis surgery in Memorial hospital Winchester. Mrs F H Slaughter slipped at home fracturing her right wrist and spraining left. Slaughter is mother of Traffic Officer Turner Slaughter. W J Farrell and James Kramer visited Winchester. Thomas Harrison and children visited Strasburg with her parents. Charlie Johnson returned to Hot Springs after visiting J J Gore and George Johnson.

F. H. Slaughter

Marriage of Elizabeth Hausenfluck and Grover Christian

The Rev. E. T. Clark – pastor of the First Baptist Church – officiated at the wedding of Elizabeth Virginia Hausenfluck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hausenfluck, and Grover Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Christian of Lantz Mills Shenandoah County. The groom is employed by the state.

First Baptist Church Elizabeth Virginia Hausenfluck Digital Tan Ae Eevy Grover ‘Christian John J. Christian Lantz Mills Shenandoah County

Detroit Patient Refuses Amputation to Reach Chinese Heaven

Chan Hong Jim, 62, former restaurant owner and laundryman, lies in a Detroit hospital with gangrene poisoning after traveling thousands of miles from his ancestors and refusing foot amputation to avoid mutilation for the afterlife in his Chinese heaven.

Chan Hong Jim Detroit Jim

Dances Highlight Social Program in Front Royal

Miss Selma Shearer and Navada Sonner hosted a dance at the Royal Inn in Front Royal on Saturday night with about 30 young members attending. Miss Theresa Carroll plans a birthday dance at her parents home tonight with several out of town guests expected.

Front Royal Selma Shearer Navada Sonner the Royal Inn Theresa Carroll A. N. Carroll

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock and Market Prices Report

Markets in Baltimore and Chicago show mixed livestock activity with cattle and calves mostly steady to down, hogs generally lower, and sheep steady. Grain and feed prices listed alongside butter and egg mash values reflect fluctuations in the US department of agriculture market report.

Baltimore Maine U. S New York Baltimore Livestock U. S. Dept. Agri Chicago Livestock Chicago

Local Markets Update From The Star

Daily market rundown notes prices and shifts in local listings. The Star limits responsibility for any typographical errors while presenting price movements and market items for readers.

Star

Local Retail Market Flour and Grain Prices

The notice lists prices for short patent flour by bag weight and brand, including Crystal Brand 98 lb bags at 6.40 per barrel and 48 lb bags at 6.50 per barrel. It also shows patent Magnolia bags, cracked corn, shelled corn, feed mixes, and various butter and poultry goods with assorted prices.

Tessa Cues Kasco Tate

Market in stocks mixed as oils firm, bonds uneven

New York January 14 stocks closed modestly higher on firmer oils and ties with profit taking limiting gains in late trades. Commodities were listless and foreign currencies moved little while the list of representative issues showed small advances and some losses.

New York France

Grain futures move higher while May slow for wheat

Chicago and Baltimore market notes show new crop wheat July and September advancing modestly while May contracts lag. Export demand remains light, domestic flour demand weak, and oats and provisions slide. Prices quoted for May July September futures and cash grains reflect mixed but cautious activity.

Chicago Lord Baltimore

City G. O. P. To Hold First Meet On February 12

Winchester Republican executive committee invites all Republicans and interested citizens to a February 12 meeting on Lincoln’s birthday. Speakers from national figures discuss campaign plans for 1936, with delegates to Cleveland and district conventions to be named. The gathering also covers mayoral and council races and organizers plan a spring G. O. P. banquet.

Winchester Republican Executive Committee Winchester Republicans U. S Lincoln New York City Chicago Washington Philadelphia Abraham Lincoln H. Russell Potts Henry P. Fletcher Cleveland Hamilton Fish New York L. J. Dickinson Iowa Winchester Martinsburg Herbert Hoover California Ogden Mills Theodore Roosevelt Hoover Roosevelt H. B. McCormac State Committee The Nations Beiziz John Morrison U.S. Senate Young Republican Club Virginia P. O. Box

Dr Charles R Anderson Seeks renomination as mayor

Dr Charles R Anderson filed a petition for renomination as mayor in the Democratic primary to be held in April. Noble C Pierce, chair of the Democratic Executive Committee, said no other mayor or Council petitions were on file. Filing deadline for mayor or council hopefuls is February 7.

Charles R. Anderson Noble C. Pierce Democratic Executive Committee Pierce Anderson Winchester

Death notices and services for Hetzel Wolfe

X ray pictures of Hetzel Wolfe have been made and funeral details follow. Burial will be in Green Lane cemetery at Delray with service conductors not yet decided.

Hetzel Wolfe Deat Green Lane Delray

Three Speakers Lead Lions Club Luncheon Program

Lions Club members presented three talks at today’s luncheon. Speakers included Stanley Barr on Capitol Theatre publicity and weekly feature films, Ben Belchie on motor transportation and new rate schedules, and Brannon on his 29 years in public life and court clerking. A safety camp is set for February 3 and a directors meeting is planned for January 17.

Lions’ Club Oae Stanley Barr Ben Belchie Brannon Barr Capitol Theatre Hhe Dawemnoet Belchie Lion Gas Sam Preston West Leicestertreet Lion Charles Shewbridge Frank Naddeo Joe Newlin Lions

County Supervisors Debate Salaries and Red Cross Request

The Frederick County Board discussed salaries for supervisors and a Red Cross request for budget funds to hire a nurse. Sheriff H L McCann was ordered to issue a distress warrant for back rent by John Bowman at the hitching yard. Delegates led by Walker McC Bond urged support, but no action was taken.

Morgan Denies Neutrality of 1915 Violation Discussion

In a Senate session, Thomas W. Lamont of Morgan Banking House argues private banks in America maintain relations with European banks, contending debate over whether the Federal Reserve is private or government is lengthy and session pauses for a noon recess as Senator Clark leaves.

America Thomas W. Lamont Morgan Banking House Federal Reserve Clark D-Mo

Writ Sought as Hauptmann Faces Clemency Decision

Governor, in New York days after Hauptmann’s plea for clemency, weighs reprieve fate. Pen expert Samuel Small arrives from New York with theory Hauptmann could not have penned ransom notes. Governor’s office silent on meetings and clemency timing as 1936 legislature convenes.

Hauptmann New York Death House Samuel Small J. J. Faulkner Small

Funeral for R. S. Stimmel Set for Thursday

Richard B. Stimmel 80 died after a fall at Mrs. Thomas Hancher’s home on Fairmont Avenue. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Thursday at Parlett funeral home on North Braddock Street with Rev. E. C. Stickley officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He was born September 30, 1856, a farmer and blacksmith, survived by a daughter, son, sister, granddaughter, and great granddaughter.

Richard 8 Mount Hebron Summel William A Elizabeth Brown White Hall Frederick County Green Spring Methodist Episcopal Church South Hale Bertie Hancher Bertella Abshire Lewis H. Summel Largent W. Va Hancher

Another Decline In Pork Prices

Wholesale pork prices fell 3 1 2 to 4 1 2 cents a pound as AAA processing taxes including hog levies were struck down by the Supreme Court. Retail pork prices moved lower in many stores, marking the sharpest drop in months.

Chicago AAA Tee Ée United States Supreme Court Cits

Motor Vehicle Changes Proposed in Virginia Report

Governor's advisory council released a plan to reform Virginia motor vehicle laws to cut highway accidents and fatalities. The recommendations were made public just before a General Assembly bill introducing the changes.

Richmond Governor’s Advisory Council General Assembly

Laval Free to Pursue Policy and Maneuvers

The Laval cabinet granted Premier Pierre Laval discretion to adopt a wait and see policy toward Italy and Geneva and to conduct political maneuvers to keep his government intact.

Stanio Pierre Laval Italy Geneva Oime

Judge Delivers Sentences as South Is Blamed

In Philadelphia on January 14 a county judge sentenced three African American men to ten to twenty years for robbing a finance company. The judge declared that the south would not dump its criminals on the area and noted the defendants came from Petersburg, Virginia, two months earlier.

Philadelphia Raymond Macnellie Petersburg

New Farm Program Predicted For Consideration By Week's End

Senator Robinson of Arkansas after a Roosevelt luncheon predicted a new farm program to replace AAA would be ready for congressional consideration by the end of the week. The statement reflects early White House plans to address agricultural policy and farm income in the upcoming session.

Washington Senator Robinson Arkansas Roosevelt AAA

Inquiry into Old Age Cost Bill Seen in Session Debates

Delegates Frank Moore J T Coleman and Maitland Bustard push a bill abolishing causes of action for criminal conversation alienation of affections and breach of promises as part of a broader inquiry into costs relating to old age and social welfare.

Frank Moore J. T. Coleman Maitland Bustard

Securities Act Will Be Tested

Washington January 14 The government agreed to a Supreme Court test of the Securities Act of 1933 at the request of J Edward Jones New York oil broker The case challenges the act as applied to his dealings and raises issues of federal power and interstate commerce.

Washington Supreme Court J. Edward Jones New York City

New Municipal Band Organized By Prof McIlwee

Winchester forms a new municipal band under Prof W H McIlwee. Meeting at Rouss Fire Company hall discussed plans with 54 members already joined and a first practice set for next Monday at Rouss hall. Officers to be elected later. city council supports a high quality band.

W. H. McIlwee Winchester The Rouss Fire Company Prof. McIlwee Rouss Hall Prof. M McKnee Lely Handley School Keyser W. Va McIlwee

Labor Director Flags Flaws in Jobless Law Objections

Labor Director faults unemployment compensation procedures as overly complex. Council urges Virginia to enact a state act mirroring federal law and to suspend the state measure if federal law becomes inoperative. Administration would be by a board including the labor commissioner, an industrial rep, and a public chairman named by the governor.

Labor Department Virginia Commissioner of Labor

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