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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1935

Page

3

Local Bar Admits Washington Attorney Two Years Ago

The article notes a Washington attorney admitted to the bar two years ago and advancing to a responsible position. Mr. Cooper traveled to New York City for an interview with the home office and to see points of interest. Mrs. Harry Bowman returned to Baltimore after weekend with her parents at Lebanon Church. Her aunt, Mrs. J. D. Marker, remains ill at Opequon. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Coffman and children visited the Funkhouser home on Sunday in Opequon.

Washington Cooper New York City Home Office Harry Bowman E. D. Funkhouser Lebanon Church Baltimore Bowman J. D. Marker Raymond Cooper Fidelity Casualty Company Washington, D. C Wilkes Barre Handley High School National University Law School

Keffer Improves in Federal Hospital Amid Social News

James E. Keffer, East Piccadilly merchant, is improving at Walter Reed Hospital Washington D C where his wife has just visited. The item also notes visits by Mrs Keffer's mother and granddaughter to relatives in Virginia and lists multiple social visits and upcoming Men’s Athletic Club meeting on West Boscawen street July 11.

James E. Keffer East Piccadilly Street Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D. C Keffer West Boscawen Street

Social calendar of Clarke county events and meetings

Tuesday night dance at Blue Ridge Country Club hosted by Clarke county youths. Wednesday 12 30 luncheon of Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel. Evening choir practices and lodge meetings followed by dances and club luncheons at Winchester venues through Friday. Includes Rotary Lions American Legion and Elks activities.

Clarke County Blue Ridge Country Club Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel United Brethren Young Puples Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church United Brethren Church Winchester Country Club Howlers Social Club Rotary Club Shawnee Garden Club Summer Cottage Eugene Cooper Camp White Rock Men’s Athletic Club West Boscawen Street Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Lions Club

Miss Lucy Burwell Weds Isham Keith In Upperville Church

Social wedding news from Trinity Episcopal Church Upperville details the marriage of Miss Lucy Guy Burwell daughter of the Rev and Mrs Edward Bouldin Burwell to Mr Isham Keith son of Mr Julian Keith and the late Mrs Mary Lapsley Keith of Warrenton The ceremony was conducted by the bride’s father with the rector Rev William Page Dame The couple will reside in New York.

Lucy Guy Burwell Keith Upperville Trinity Episcopal Church Edward Bouldin Burwell Isham Keith Julian Keith Mary Lapsley Keith Warrenton William Page J. Armistead Burwell New York William R. Greggs Julian C. Keith Melville H. Barnes Jr James Hamilton John B. Rose Edward Bouldin Burwell Jr H. Spotswood Burwell William S. C. Burwell A. Ludlow Clark George B. Cochran Richard Bland Lee Fleming Jr Philadelphia

Cloudburst Hits Harrisonburg And Page County

Severe storms swept Virginia and nearby states with heavy rain and lightning. A cloudburst damaged the Appalachian Electric Power Company plant at Narrows, Virginia, costing 100000 to 150000 dollars and affecting two unit operations by midweek. In New York upstate, 30 people died or were missing after floods. relief efforts mobilized by governors and Red Cross. Maryland reported eleven deaths from heat storms and accidents over the weekend.

the Star Associated Press Harrisonburg Albany N. Y Narrows Appalachian Company Virginia Page County Luray Page Valley Nora Kellman Dollar Tazewell West Virginia Maryland New York Bluefield Glen Lyn Appalachian Electric Power Company Wednesss C. K. Thigpen East River Norfolk A.n Q Western Railway W. Va Charleston Wes Virginia White Sulphur Springs Cheraneake and Ohio Railroad Upstate Lehmanr National Guard Elmira Hornell Fluestricken John Mosier Baltimore

Woman Charged With Driving Car In Crash

Amanda Vanersdale faces charges of operating a car illegally after a collision at the East Lane and Piccadilly streets intersection. The car owned by Walter C. Deckman of Washington was damaged. She pleaded not guilty and the hearing was continued to tomorrow. The case involves a car reportedly owned by Alice Dovel and a person named Yash Bie.

East Lane Piccadilly Streets Walter C. Deckman Washington Amanda Vanersdale Alice Dovel Yash Bie

Water survey shows large saving from leaks and usage rise

A water department survey by Lee Grant shows 52 million gallons less pumped from March to June this year versus last year while industrial use rose from 69 million to 95.1 million gallons, boosting revenue by about 1.9 thousand dollars and reducing pumping costs through leak repairs and Pitometer work.

Lee Grant Water Department

Havoc from Maryland cloudburst leaves floods in Havre de Grace

Two cloudbursts flood the Havre de Grace area causing river rises and road washouts. The B&O railroad crossing at Temple road floods, a bridge on U S Route 462 collapses, and traffic halts on several routes. One Havre de Grace store suffers 2000 dollars in damage as Lilly Run overflows its banks.

Baltimore Wilmington Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Temple Road Nathan Smith State Roads Commission Aberdeen Walker’s Corner Elkton Smith Red Mill Philadelphia Swan Creek Havre de Grace L. H. Blair

Three Youths Die In Electric Chair Slaying Trio Executed

Chester Illinois July 9 three youths paid with their lives for the murder of 66 year old street car motorman William C Moss. John Krul 21 Edward Balling 19 and Van Buren Dedman 25 were executed at the southern Illinois penitentiary after being convicted of resisting a robbery February 22.

Chester Southern Illinois Penitentiary John Krul Edward Balling van Buren Dedman William C. Moss

Ferguson Granted Peace Bond After Police Court Plea

In Police Court this morning Ho ward B. Ferguson of 222 South Market street was placed under a bond to keep the peace after pleading guilty to assault and battery on I B Fawcett. The court warned Fawcett to stay away from Ferguson’s house and family as witnesses testified at length.

Howard B. Ferguson South Market Street Ferguson B. Fawcett Fawcett

Welfare Board Seeks Shoes and Bedding for Needy

The Board of Public Welfare in City Hall appeals for a pair of shoes for a five year old girl and a mattress pad for a sick person. Nan Keating says donations of clothing and supplies are welcome for indigent men women and children in Winchester and vicinity.

Board of Public Welfare Nan Keating Winchester

Five Bandits Put To Death

Five members of a bandit gang convicted of ten murders were executed today in Valdosta Georgia while ten others received long prison terms. The gang was alleged to have tortured victims with fire.

Valdivostok

Fire in Hamar wipes out central business district

A blaze started by two boys playing with matches destroyed the central business section of Hamar, Norway. The estimated loss stood at 2,000,000 kronor about 500,000 dollars.

Hamar Norway

Sewer Rats Rally Past Opponents 7 6

The Sewer Rats defeated their rivals 7 to 6 yesterday on a dramatic final inning rally at the Airport field. McKee and Lake delivered key home runs and the deciding tally came on a single and a triple by the first two batters in the seventh. Box score provided.

McKee Lake The Rats

Manassas Battle Picnic Set At Confederate Park Grounds

The annual Manassas Battle field picnic marks the Civil War anniversary on July 20 at Confederate Park. John W. Rust of Fairfax, president, announces a pre Sunday celebration with Major John K. Shawvan giving an illustrated lecture and short speeches. Open to all with picnic lunches requested. The day begins at 11 with refreshments and music.

Manassas Manassas Battlefield Confederate Park John W. Rust Fairfax John K. Shawvan Henry Ho Confedea

Man Fined For Driving Under Influence

Gene Dunlap of Front Royal pike was found guilty of driving a car under the influence yesterday afternoon before Judge Donald Weems. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail. His license was revoked for one year after being arrested Sunday on South Kent street.

Gene Dunlap Front Royal Pike Donald Weems Dunlap South Kent Street

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