Norfolk Pastor Receives Presbyterians Call For Winchester Church
The Rev. E. B. McGukin of La Church Winchester is chosen as pastor after a unanimous vote by Norfolk congregation. His youth and work have doubled church membership and earned wide respect from faculty, students, and the community. Continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. McGukin
la Church
Winchester
Frank T. McFadden
Stewart Bell
John S. Scully
J. Henry Moling, Jr
Georgia
Mr. McGukin
Davidson College
Davidson
N. C
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Norfolk
McGukin
Harry Marple Injured In Auto Crash Near Hayfield
Harry Marple was admitted to Memorial Hospital Saturday night after a wreck near Hayfield. He sustained cuts and bruises to the head and a neck injury, with X rays showing no fracture. The machine rolled over several times before stopping in a ditch. Parlett's ambulance transported him to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Marple
Memorial Hospital
Hayfield
Marple
Parlett
City Police Bulletin Bans Sidewalk Roller Skating
Chief of Police C. W. Hollis issues directive to arrest anyone riding bicycles or roller skating on sidewalks. City ordinance bans the practice after an incident where two boys on skates knocked down an elderly man causing injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hollis
McCarty Granted Absolute Divorce in Corporate Court
Judge Philip Williams grants an absolute divorce to Joseph N. McCarty from Retha S. McCarty on desertion grounds. Married December 24, 1921, desertion February 8, 1925. Two children to mother. McCarty to pay $20 monthly child support. Property rights preserved. neither party may remarry within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporaton Court
Philip Williams
Joseph N. McCarty
Retha S. McCarty
McCarty
Ruth Diamond Seeks End to Knife Toll After 28 Surgeries
Ruth Virginia Diamond the 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Diamond of Chaska Beach has endured her twenty eighth operation for a bone ailment. She first faced surgery at age four and recently refused anesthesia in two operations showing remarkable tolerance to medical procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Virginia Diamond
W. M. Diamond
Chaska Beach
Ruth
Four True Bills From City Grand Jury in Corporation Court
A special city grand jury returned four true bills and one not a true bill this morning. Defendants include Wilson L. Evans alias William Evans charged with stealing a Chevrolet from Preston Falls on July 27, 1933, Welby Whitacre on four forgery counts, Ray R. Fletcher for stealing two cars, and Peter James for stealing assorted goods and money totaling 30 dollars. Not a true bill was returned for Charles Ritter. The panel included G. Gibson Baker as foreman and other members. Proceedings aimed to clear cases at this term ending February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Wilson L. Evans
William Evans
Preston Falls
Welby Whitacre
A. M. Whitacre
L. R. Whitacre
Ray R. Fletcher
Reba Robinson
N. H. Carpenter, Jr
Fletcher
Peter James
Lawrence Herrell
Bill
Charles Ritter
Dave Kater
G. Gibson Baker
Herman H. Hable
Grover Clevenger
A. H. Miller, Jr
Allen B. Gray
Stock Market Prices Maintain Firm Steady Tone
New York stock traders opened the week with a firm market and steady tone as rubber metal oil and tobacco shares advanced under differing influences. Activity was modest with occasional profit taking and brief short selling, but the overall list stayed stable. Sterling opened at 4.97 dollars and call money renewed at 1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Sterling
Entertains Friends at Supper Saturday in Middletown
Miss Myrtle Rhodes hosted a supper for intimate friends at her Middletown home last Saturday night. Guests included Elspeth Peyton, Frances Jolliffe, Doris Reid Jolliffe of Boyce. Mr. C Clinton Rhodes. Mrs. Hershel Borden. Robert W. Early of Culpeper. Wilson Borden and Julian Everly of Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Rhodes
Middletown
Elspeth Peyton
Frances Jolliffe
Doris Reid Jolliffe
Boyce
C. Clinton Rhodes
Hershel Borden
Robert W. Early
Culpeper
Wilson Borden
Julian Everly
Public Auction Notice for Warehouse Sale 1934
Public auction scheduled at the warehouse on February 3, 1934 at 2 30 p m. A Whitman 17x22 hay baler offered for cash. C I Brumback Trustee for J Jos Sullivan bankrupt 41 1p 1 26 29 31 and 2 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
C. I. Brumback
J. Jos. Sullivan
Variety of historical costumes set for February fashion show
Tickets on sale at Baker's drug store for a Children's Milk Fund benefit fashion show on February 2. Adults 50 cents, children and colored friends 25 cents. The program features costumes from the Revolution era, including beaver bonnets, wigs, Lafayette meeting coat, court dress, Randolph dress, wedding gowns, Confederate uniforms, and modern outfits. A wedding scene, dances, and songs by Mrs. J Wilmer Reinberg cap the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker's Drug Store
Children’s Milk Fund
Winchester
Marquis Lafayette
Rose MacDonald
Randolph
J. Wilmer Reinberg
Sherman to Open School for Church Workers
Rev Dr Sherman will open a training school tonight at the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Front Royal under the Baltimore Conference Board of Christian Education. The program titled The Spirit and Genius of Methodism runs two weeks on Monday Wednesday and Thursday evenings for church officers Sunday school teachers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Front Royal
H. H. Shermen
Board of Christian Education
Baltimore
America
Various Claims Approved In Frederick County Circuit Court
Judge Philip Williams approved several court expenses for the December term and other bills, totaling multiple payments. Criminal jurors in Moses W. Woodward’s trial received 303.17. witnesses paid 102.32. jailor J. W. Newcome was ordered 430.95 for prisoner care. Sheriff Harry L. McCann was paid 92.98 for arrests and witness summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
Frederick County Circuit Court
Moses W. Woodward
Woodward
J. W. Newcome
Board of Prisoners
Prohibition
Harry L. McCann
Benner and Ward Estates Bond Posted for Appointed Executrices
Ella R. Benner is named executrix of J. H. Benner's will and posts a $8,000 bond with H. S. Benner as surety in the county clerk's office. Emma Ward Barrett qualifies as executrix of Nora Ward's will and posts bond in the county clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella R. Benner
J. H. Benner
H. S. Benner
Emma Ward Barrett
Nora Ward
Square Dance at Appleway Cabin Camp Tuesday Night
Appleway Cabin Camp hosts a square dance on Tuesday night January 30 with music by the Winchester Orchestra. All friends invited. — M. H. Renner.
Law Office Fowle Moves to Bank Building Second Floor
The Law Office of Philip R. Fowle relocates to the second floor of the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building. The move updates correspondence and visiting address for clients and inquires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip R. Fowle
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Best Beers at Lowest Prices With Free Delivery
A local ad promotes top beer choices with free delivery and low prices. The listing highlights affordability and quick service, inviting readers to call for home delivery and take advantage of specials.
Insurance For Unemployed Is Being Advocated
Frances Perkins advocates a nationwide unemployment insurance system within two years to replace bread lines. A federal tax on employers would fund state programs via offsets, with states choosing their own measures and reserves to help unemployed workers during slumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Frances Perkins
Secretary of Labor
Commodore
Congress
Warm blankets highlighted at Kar en Moling and Cather
Cozy blankets are featured at the Kar en Moling and Cather event, emphasizing warmth and comfort for attendees. The presentation showcases soft textures and inviting colors aimed at creating a cozy atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Moling
Cather
Man Caught Rifling Pockets in Virginia House
William Evans twenty four, a former worker at the Armentrout home in Harrisonburg Virginia, was caught in the act by Mr. Armentrout as he searched pockets in a bedroom early Sunday. Evans held until police arrived, now jailed on attempted burglary charges. An untouched car was found parked outside. officers weigh links to a theft. Evans knew the house layout and had entered while others slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Harrisonburg
William Evans
Winchester
Walter H. Armentrout
Virginia Avenue
Gay Street
Weldon W. Berry
Armentrout
Evans
Big Ball Planned at George Washington Hotel
Tickets for a Roosevelt birthday ball at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow night are selling fast. Dancing begins 9:30 with Soddy Haines Orchestra in the main dining room. a 11:15 radio program will include a Roosevelt speech. Tickets are $1 per couple with receipts going to the Roosevelt Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Roosevelt
Soddy Haines
National Committee of the
Roosevelt Foundation For
Several Injured In A Crash On Front Royal Road
Lazarus Jackson a 17 year old colored resident of Front Royal suffered severe facial lacerations after an automobile collision on the Front Royal road at 8 30 last night. He was taken to Memorial Hospital in Friendship ambulance. A companion in the car was uninjured. Charles Cross and son Gratchen and Miss Ethel Dixon in the other vehicle sustained cuts from broken glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarus Jackson
Front Royal
Front Royal Road
Memorial Hospital
Friendship
Jackson
Charles Cross
Gratchen
Ethel Dixon
Fined For Selling Car Without Title In Police Court
Clint Athey was fined 15.25 dollars for selling a car without a title. The serial numbers had been obliterated from the car and the vehicle came from Washington several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Athey
Washington
Fauquier County Woman Dies Here
Mrs. Eunice Owens aged 25 wife of Frank B Owens of near The Plains Fauquier county died in Memorial Hospital last night at 7 o clock. She had been admitted Saturday afternoon. Survived by her husband and several small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Owens
Frank B. Owens
Near the Plains
Fauquier County
Memorial Hospital
Deputy Sheriffs and Miners Clash in Kentucky Mine
A clash at Edgewater Coal Company's Henry Clay mine 16 miles south of Pineville left one man dead and another wounded. County officials enlisted fifteen National Guard Company members as special deputies and sent them to the scene to quell further disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pineville
Edgewater Coal Company
Henry Clay
National Guard Company
New Schedule Of Rehearsals Of Fashion Show
Mrs Clarke Cooper and Mrs George H Smith Jr chair the Civic League Fashion Show rehearsals at Handley High School Auditorium. The Old House Talks feature performs at 4 pm tomorrow with the brides at 5 pm. A general rehearsal is 4 pm Thursday afternoon and a full dress rehearsal 7 pm Thursday. Attendance is important for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Cooper
George H. Smith, Jr
Civic League
Handley High School
Appleway Cabin Camp Concert Jan 30
Tuesday night January 30 features music by the Winchester Orchestra at Appleway Cabin Camp. M. H. Renner invites attendees to come and enjoy the program.
Roosevelt money bill faces only three opposing Democrats
Fresh evidence shows President Roosevelt’s influence in Congress as only three Democrats oppose his money bill. In New York stocks and staples rise amid market optimism. In Pineville Kentucky one man is dead and another wounded after a clash between deputy sheriffs and striking miners. In Fortaleza Brazil an Italian trans Atlantic air mail plane crashes on a beach near Recife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Pineville
Fortaleza
Brazil
Kree
Early Morning Fire At Russell Home In Russell
Firefighters were called at about 9 am to the home of Harry K. Russell on South Stewart street. A fire in the roof originated from a spark, burning a large hole. Crews controlled the blaze quickly, and damage estimates were not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Russell
South Stewart Street
Mr. Russell
Mrs Julia Osburn Dies At Home In Bluemont Loudoun
Mrs Julia Holton Osburn aged 69 wife of merchant C H Osburn of Bluemont died at her home in Loudoun County Saturday evening after illness She leaves no children Funeral services will be held at 1 pm tomorrow at her home conducted by Rev George Peyton Craighill rector of St James Episcopal Leesburg with interment at Ebenezer Cemetery Pallbearers named Bruce McIntosh Shubert Donahoe W W Welsh S L Hershberger Joseph Butler and John Kelley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Holton Osburn
C. H. Osburn
Bluemont
Osburn
E. T. Holton
Loudoun
Clarke Counties
George Peyton Craighill
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Leesburg
Ebenezer Cemetery
Loudoun County
Bruce McIntosh
Shubert Donahoe
W. W. Welsh
L. Hershberger
Joseph Butler
John Kelley
Bergdoll Pardon Plea From Mrs Emma Bergdoll
Mrs Emma Bergdoll, 73, mother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, is pictured at her Philadelphia home scanning a pardon plea to President Roosevelt for her son. She has long pressed for Grover’s pardon, arguing he has already paid for his mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Ma) Bergdoll
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
United States
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Grover
Winter Rides Rough Shod Over Shenandoah Valley
A Sunday warm spell gives way to a severe winter storm across the Shenandoah Valley causing fires and widespread damage. Three lives are reported lost with many injured and property damage running into millions. A portion of Wrightsville Beach front in North Carolina is said to be leveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Wrightsville
N. C
Winter Weather Strikes Winchester and Region
Old Man Winter swept the valley with record cold. Temperatures fell to below zero with 60 degree drops overnight and winds making the cold harsher. Automobile radiators froze as cars steamed and leak over streets while county reports show the mercury dipping well below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Search Laboratory
Devastating Winter Fires Sweep U S Coast to Coast
Gales fan fire outbreaks across multiple states injuring many and causing seven figure damages. In Troy New York a fire at a veterans group hall killed two men and burned a third. A child perished in Hammonton New Jersey as flames consumed the family home. Canarsie Brooklyn also burned along the waterfront with seven firemen hurt. Other blazes hit Apdasion Indiana Fall River Massachusetts Bridgeton New Jersey and Wrightsville Beach North Carolina. A northwest cold wave plunges thermometers to 52 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
North
Troy N. Y
Ial
Veterans of Foreign War
Mary Log
Hammonton
N. J
Canarsie
Jamica Bay
Brooklyn
N. Y
Apdasion
Ind
Contol
Merchants
Fall River
Mass
Percival H. Smith
Bridgeton
Paul Conner
Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington
N. C
Northwest
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F. T. McFaden
Jos. N. McCarty
Beth Diamond
Benefit of Milk Fund
Dr. Sherman
Appleway Cabin
Winchester Orchestra
M. H. Renner
Angin High Finance
John Ballantyne
Detroit Banking Company
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Detroit Organization
Detroit
Ballantyne
Labor
Breadlines
C. R.anderson
Virginia
Russell
Julia Osburn
Emma Bergdo
Gebhardts Genuine M Foods
Pure Food Lp
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