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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1936
Page
5
The bulletin notes the North River and Muddy conditions both listed as high and muddy while the South River also runs high and muddy. Local monitors advise caution for waterways and boating activities today.
Mrs John L DeWitt returned from Washington visiting agents Mr and Mrs Dorsett Rev and Mrs Fox of Ocean City N J were guests at Randolph Maconemy yesterday Mr and Mrs John H Downing visited in Richmond Judge and Mrs Walter G Olmstead returned from Washington Baltimore and Richmond visiting son in law and daughter Lynn de Lashmutt Mr Eeee of Washington to spend weekend here Mr and Mrs Freeman Kennedy Staunton at Mrs Kennedy's mothers home Mrs Lillian Humphrey to spend weekend with her son Frank Humphrey Washington Mrs A C Carson to entertain Tuesday Bridge Club Barrett Berryville visitor Raymond Bumgardner Winchester filling in at Atlantic and Pacific Store after Sam Winsboro injured leg ill at Clarendon James Fox son of Cab Fox seriously ill in Front Royal Helen Weaver staying with Mae Lehew during mother away in Richmond.
Zero weather remains in Front Royal Virginia with both forks of the Shenandoah River completely frozen this morning. The cold snap tightens its grip on the town and surrounding areas.
Warren County high school girls will face Luray girls following the Randolph-Macon Academy game between Luray boys and Randolph-Momac in Front Royal Virginia.
A Frederick County circuit court suit seeks court appointment of appraisers to condemn land owned by Samuel C. Nicodemus and others for widening the Martinsburg pike. The filing aims to confirm an earlier agreement with the State Highway Commission awarding 379 dollars for .29 acre and 26 apple trees and 764 dollars for 1.06 acres and 46 apple trees.
Robert Baltimore, colored, died from exposure after being found near Hume in Fauquier county. He lived near Orlean and was unable to reach shelter during the coldest night of winter. The Fauquier coroner ruled the death due to exposure. officers believe intoxication left him unable to find shelter.
The city clerk admits deeds of M. M. Lynch and O. T. Ritter as executors to Sarah E. Grove for Lot No 2 Valley avenue price 820 and to Hilda M. Startzman for Lot 19 Miller street price 240, with Dr. W. J. Wick and Dr. W. J. Whitlock referenced as deceased grantors.
In Front Royal on January 25 Warren County high school girls fell 8 to 7 to Woodstock. Regulars Miss Martin and Miss Rush played unusually well marking their first loss of the season. The boys followed with a 38 to 6 defeat as Woodstock outclassed the locals with strong passing.
Ott W. Borden fell on icy Manor avenue while cranking his car and broke both bones in his left leg. He was taken by Fire Department ambulance to Memorial Hospital in Winchester. B D Adlesberger also fell near his business on Virginia avenue, breaking two bones in his left arm and resting well at home.
Front Royal January 25 Aubrey Johnson of Strasburg and Russell Yates of Strasburg left for Florida to join Bill Terry's training camp for young baseball players. The camp opens February 1 and runs through March. Both boys are noted as good ball players.
Arthur Lofton died at his sister's home in Brunswick Maryland. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 o'clock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Father Charles Comaskey to lead. Pallbearers named. Virginia National Guard Company I will fire a funeral volley.
Richmond, Jan. 25. Highway Commissioner Henry Shirley reports cold and snow in upper counties and floods in southern streams have nearly halted road construction and maintenance. Chief Engineer C. B. Mullen notes widespread inundation along the southern tier, with Route 460 under overflow from the Mockwell River at Zuni and ice breaking up on the upper Rappahannock near Remington.
The will of Mary J. Davis was admitted to record in the Corporation Court. Catherine M. Ritter of Winchester is named executrix without security with a 5000 dollar bond. Provisions include 100 dollars to Christian Church trustees for burial plot expenses, and the remainder to Julius C. Davis for his life, with investments from vacant lots and a niece Mary Catherine Ritter bequeathed an heiroom.
In Washington two prominent figures faced charges in a campaign against speeders. Mrs J Borden Harriman, a civic leader, and Mrs John Hay Whitney, noted sportswoman, were charged with using an expired driver's permit and speeding on key routes. Harriman posted bond and was released on recognizance.
Twenty-two persons were examined yesterday at the chest clinic sponsored by the District Nurses Association. Dr. Anderson of the Catawba Sanatorium was clinician. Twelve received X ray exams at Memorial Hospital and one was recommended for the sanatorium. The clinic was considered successful despite the weather.
The Washington Star reports E Pluribus Unum Chapter D A R met at 2400 16th St with hostesses including Mrs Contee Ficklen and Miss E Cecil Traband. A Hindman School Kentucky scholarship was given in honor of ex-regent Mrs William B Sinnott.
Lynchburg Virginia January 25 Approximately one thousand delegates and visitors are expected February 10 to 13 as the Baptist General Association of Virginia holds its 112th annual meeting.
A mother, Annie Greathouse of Oxford West Virginia, writes of worry for her son Lawson who left to find work by hitchhiking. She begs him to write and say he is OK, fearing cold nights with no bed or food and awaiting a line to ease her fears.
A short verse speaks of a God given reason for life’s somber shades in art. It compares hardening paint to divine purpose and the balance of colors in a dreamlike image. The poem emphasizes beauty arising from contrast and timing.
The article outlines upcoming sessions by the School of Fruit Growers focusing on pruning, soil analyses, erosion, cover crops, and tree selection. W. S. Campfield of the Virginia State Horticultural Society is expected to speak on advertising methods. Additional programs are planned for April, June, and September covering sprays thinning and apple maturity, with fertilizer demonstrations and experimental plots year round.
Senate leaders expect the 2.491 billion bonus bill to pass by a wide margin with the two thirds threshold. Tax funding remains debated as some lawmakers doubt new levies will be sought in a campaign year while vets may hold bonds for 3 percent interest. The House earlier approved a related baby bond measure, and the bill faces a presidential veto with possible minimal votes to sustain.
The one hundred seventh annual convention of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Roanoke. President Dr. J. J. Scherer Jr. of Richmond notes sessions from January 28 to 31. Delegates include Rev. L. A. Thomas, Rev. C. E. Seastrunk, Rev. Snyder Alleman, Rev. F. B. Cadwalder, William Edmonson, and others from Stephens City and nearby parishes.
Miss Osburn of Mount Jackson Virginia dies after long illness. Survived by R T Osburn and sister Mrs Maurice Castleman. Funeral from Mrs Price home at 11 am Monday with interment in family lot near Purcellville in Loudoun county. Pallbearers named Irvin Price Shirley Price Lawrence Castleman Harold Castleman Robert Stickley Paul Haldeman.
Superintendent of bridge work for the division is in charge. Continued extreme cold weather may postpone the anticipated date, it was learned today.
Benjamin Herbert Ashby, 56, a Clarke county native and longtime foreman at Court Manor near New Market, died at Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Survived by widow Ella Huff Ashby, two sons Amos W. and James H. Ashby, four daughters, a brother Hollie W. Ashby, a sister Mrs James Pine, and half sister Mrs Ida Revell. Funeral arrangements pending with burial at Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville.
An air disaster near Luke Field kills six officers after two bombers fail to pull out from formation. Private Lanigan and Lt Fisher bail out. others perish. Falls occur 500 to 1,200 feet. flames threaten nearby naval base and Waikiki. All planes in Echelon formation.
Muse criticizes Governor Peery in Virginia for old age assistance plans saying they fail to reach most aged citizens and would not provide the promised pensions. He notes the bills propose modest appropriations of 375000 in year one and 500000 in year two, urging frank truth.
The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles is advised of the appreciation of the office. The Governor will receive a copy of this communication. This accomplishment will be added to your efficiency report and forwarded to the War Department.
Baltimore and Chicago market notes show cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep trading with gains and losses across classes. Storm and weather influences, higher beef bids, and lighter runs affected prices, with fat lambs and yearlings trading up while underweights and sows rose modestly. Local produce and retail prices accompany the livestock figures.
The Star reports daily market data across local exchanges with standard caveats over typographical errors. Readers are advised to verify figures before trading as the newspaper disclaims responsibility for misspellings or misprints.
Wheat futures rose to the highest in over two weeks with May at 1.02 and Chicago cash grain quotes show No. 3 red wheat at 1.04 and corn around 60 cents a bushel. Baltimore wheat quoted at 1.023 to 1.024 with yellow corn 60 cents and barrel prices at 3.00 to 3.25.
Fire discovered about 11 o’clock Thursday night caused extensive damage to the Clinton Johnson residence a mile east of Whitacre. The blaze, blamed on a defective flue, woke the family as smoke filled the rooms. Mr Johnson sustained badly frozen and blistered feet after running barefoot to carry water to help extinguish the flames.
The New York market steadied after an early drop caused by higher Federal Reserve margin requirements. Declines were modest and led to a largely firm close with about 1.55 million shares traded. Foreign exchange mixed as sterling rose to $5.00 5/8 and the franc firmed to 6.67 1/4 cents. Major issues shown with mixed gains and losses.
A fire was brought under control before neighbors reached the scene. Exact damage amount has not yet been determined.
The listed scouting leaders include President Elmer D. Seibert from Martinsburg, Vice President Rev. Jonathan Edwards of Woodstock, Commissioner C. S. Hartman of Winchester, Treasurer S. D. McFadden of Winchester, National Council Representative John Scully Jr., and Scout Executive Frank R. Horton of Winchester. The Court of Honor record will appear in The Star on Monday.
State police official R L Bayliss notes that under five percent of drivers involved in accidents hold permits issued before testing. Many holders obtained permits before exams were required. No comparison data for the two classes is available.
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