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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1938
Page
2
A special committee may invite more residents to tonight’s meeting to discuss a bond issue financing water system improvements. Winchster Park Association backs funding for a municipal swimming pool alongside street upgrades. The council awaits Alexander Potter’s water report, which may urge a filtration plant and softened supply.
Grand Jury to consider indictments including John H. Cameron 48 for manslaughter in the death of 9 year old James Corbin who was struck by Cameron’s truck on Christmas Eve. Cameron free on $3,000 bond. other bills include forgery by Jason Lantz and assault by Zachariah McDaniels.
A 41 year old Hastings Minnesota grandmother Beatrice Johnke faces a state charge of poisoning her husband to gain freedom for a younger admirer. The Central Press report outlines the alleged crime and motive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Millison Herrell 68 resident at 1200 C Street Northeast Washington were held at the residence. Burial followed at Front Royal Virginia. Surviving are three sisters Mrs Susie Mason Mrs T A Mason and Mrs Stewart Forney another sister Mrs Emma N Turner of Baltimore four sons Hardy F Aubrey N and Hubert S Herrell all of Washington Chester A Herrell of New York a daughter Mrs Nealy Breenwell of Washington. Her husband a carpenter and contractor died 32 years ago.
Winchester Lions Club to host annual Ladies Night with a dinner dance at 8 o clock. Ford Barry of People's Drug Company welcomed as newest member. Dr Allen Hawthorne notes 13 pairs of glasses provided to children, exams free. Fun festival at Sarah Zane hall opens March 1 for five nights with Sarah Zane Company as co sponsor.
The Rev C Worthington Lowe pastor of Grace Lutheran Church announced a six week religious education program in Winchester to celebrate the 20th anniversary appeal of the United Lutheran Church in America. A rally on February 5 will feature Rev Franklin C Fry of Akron Ohio with a massed choir and a 45 minute sound motion picture made for United Lutheran congregations across the US and Canada in 1938.
Mrs. Lena Newlin Brown wife of George L. Brown died at her home on South Braddock street after months of illness. Born October 29 1888 she was in her 50th year. Survived by husband two sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Kurtz Funeral Home at 2 pm Wednesday with burial at Lamps. pallbearers named.
The Central Relief Association elected four directors to three year terms: Mrs. George Snarr Dr. Allen T Hawthorne Sam D Preston and Marvin D Weaver. J Pinckney Arthur was nominated for the remaining vacancy. Arthur M Field was re elected secretary and W A Baker treasurer for the coming year. An executive committee was formed including the president A M Field Harold Brown Garland Quarles and Mrs James Miller. Campaign dates for funds set for February 2028.
Chicago wheat futures ease amid Kansas dust storm reports and weaker export demand. May and July quotations show declines while corn and oats hold firm. cash grain prices in Chicago and Baltimore reflect varied spot values for wheat, corn, and soybeans with no dramatic shifts reported.
Charles P. McVivar, chairman of the Shenandoah Area Council central district committee of the Boy Scouts of America, announces a 7:30 PM Friday meeting at Handley Library and asks all committee members to attend.
Oma ee Perkinson, supervisor of construction on Virginia air ports, reports progress on a new hangar at Winchester municipal field with start by March 12 and completion in about three months. The project aims to enable regular passenger service to Roanoke, linking with Washington routes, pending funding. The hangar, a $6000 State City project, will be steel and galvanized with 66 foot span, six doors, and extensive steel work.
Market report notes unchanged produce and mixed livestock prices across Baltimore Chicago and Philadelphia. Cattle calves hogs sheep and poultry prices shown with ranges and changes, including weights and grade distinctions.
New York Jan 18 Stocks retreat slowly amid mixed signals with raillen Erie reorganization weighing on markets. Rearmament optimism supports aviation and defense shares while traders await the president’s message on national defense. 2 p m quotes show wide swings across major issues and commodity prices.
Short patent en 98 lb bags per DbL 5.60. 48 lb bags per bbly 5.70. 24 lb bags per bbly 5.70. 12 lb bags per bbly 5.90. Patent brand 98 lb bags per DbL 5.10. Listing notes possible geographic errors in daily market data.
Madison Lodge No 6 I O O F held an Old Timers Rally on East Boscawen street. Veterans occupied chairs. members joined since 1897 to 1916. J Daniel Colvin initiated. E W Mason spoke on Thomas Wildey founder 1819. C B Woodhead and Claude Stickley addressed I O O F work. Delegations from Edinburg Middletown and Stephens City attended. Invitation extended for Tri-County Odd Fellows meeting February 4.
Manassas Virginia January 18 Sheriff J B Kerlin said Wash Bradfield age 35 killed himself with a shotgun today after stabbing his father George Bradfield aged 75. The elder Bradfield in critical condition at his farm home four miles southeast of Manassas. Reports indicate the stabbing occurred last night with few details available. The younger Bradfield's wife was living with her family at Clifton Virginia.
At a county courthouse meeting Frederick farmers heard B H Hummel of Blacksburg discuss crop and soil surveys and policy recommendations. The program runs through January and February with supervisors and staff from Stine Shenandoah and Rural Rehabilitations assisting at multiple towns including Winchester Stephens City Middletown White Hall Mt Airy Gainesboro Gore Star Tannery. Hummel urged cutting idle land from 10000 to 1500 acres boosting fruit by 2600 acres and shifting crop acreage toward barley while reducing wheat oats and rye.
In Charlottesville Virginia Judge Lemuel F Smith sustains the creditors claim that the Chaloner estate including Merry Mills and two other Albemarle parcels belonged to Chaloner. The ruling holds that Joseph F Kosman used Chaloners funds to buy the property on a deed of trust in October 1931. Creditor interest totals about 140000 dollars.
In Richmond Virginia on January 18 the Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of error to G W Spicer in a case against Hartfort Fire Insurance Company. The Culpeper County Circuit Court jury had awarded Spicer 1639.41 for a dwelling claim, which the judge later set aside.
Hunter Leigh Drewery aged 59 a longtime guard at the U S Capitol died today in a Martinsburg hospital. He was a Petersburg Virginia native and brother of Representative Patrick H Drewery of Virginia. He had been a Martinsburg businessman for 30 years.
The apnetgy eng era of Letter Carriers installed officers with A R Conner as president and Carl ll as vice president. Ladies Auxiliary officers include Mrs Mamie Kline as president and Mrs A R Conner as secretary. Chester Postoffice defeated Arlington Postoffice in bowling before a banquet where Conner presided. The National Association has 63000 members and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in Milwaukee in 1939.
The Winchester Eagles Club faces Wardensville, W. Va., in tonight's opener at Handley gym starting at 8 p.m. The Eagles, led by captain Harold Campbell, feature a mix of local stars and new players in a 25 cent admission game.
Snow began mid morning and continued into the afternoon in the lower Shenandoah Valley. The cold east wind pushed temperatures down as forecasts had teased snow for days. While travel dislikes snowy weather, farmers welcome the white blanket as a protective agent for wheat and other grains.
Boston reports temperatures plunge to the lowest in over two years with readings near thirty below zero in some areas after a second storm in a week. The weather bureau chief warns zero readings likely tonight and the cold to continue.
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