District Nurse Association appeals for funds in Winchester
Mrs. H. D. Fuller and Mrs. Martin Wisecarver urge Winchester to donate to the District Nurse Association. They note increased need due to low mood and epidemics and ask for $800 to $1,000, highlighting support already given by the City Council and clinics they sponsor. Each penny funds care, medicine, and disease prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Fuller
Martin Wisecarver
Winchester
District Nurse Association
The
Star
Savings Are Stolen as Family Robbery Shocks Hamp shire Farm
The Danvier family, leading Hamp shire county farmer household, had guarded a fortune at home after bank withdrawals during earlier panic. The Davis residence was rifled of cash, prompting police to probe thefts across Hampshire and neighboring counties. No arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvier
Hampshire County
Davis
United States
Congress
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
West Virginia
Hampshire
Card of Thanks for Annie Jefferson
I thank my neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of my wife Annie Jefferson for the floral tributes and use of the cars. 7-10-11. John Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jefferson
We Pay Cash for Empty Beer Bottles
Baker's Service Station at Braddock and Amherst Street offers cash for empty beer bottles during the week of 7 10 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker’s Service Station
Cor. Braddock and
Amherst St
Notice to Appear for ABC Beer License Hearing
On July 20 1934 the undersigned will appear before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for a license to retail beer ale and wine over 3.2 percent alcohol content. Winches ter Post 21 23 W F W 110 N Loudoun street Winchester Va 9 10 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Winchester Post
N. Loudoun Street
Winchester
In Defense of Girl Preacher And Her Mission
The Star column condemns unfounded criticisms of Betty Weakland the Market Street M E Church evangelist. The writer, present at most services, rejects claims of impropriety and praises her scriptural sermons and the crucifixion portrayal. He argues for fair treatment and notes her memory and knowledge of scripture. July 10 1934 Winchester VA. EDGAR A McGLATHERY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Market Street M. E
Betty Weakland
Betty
Jacob
Bethel
God
Jeremiah
Peter
Joppa
Edgar A. McGlathery
Winchester
Public Sale of Valuable Orchard in Frederick County
The Trustee under a March 30 1929 deed of trust will sell at public auction in front of Winchester Virginia Courthouse on Saturday August 5 1934 at 11 o clock A M a tract of land of 76 acres near Kernstown Depot Frederick County bounded by Omps property and local roads. The site includes a small barn and an orchard. Terms: one third cash with balance in two equal payments due in one and two years with 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and a buildings insurance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Kernstown Depot
Omps
Middle Road
J. W. Baker
G O P Leaders Huddle With Fletcher In Chicago
Republican leaders meet in Chicago to map fall strategy in the Midwest farm states. Henry Fletcher national chairman foresees 50 to 75 House pickups. Chester Bolton predicts gains while stressing opposition to “unconstitutional” legislation. Farley counters Democrats with constitutional issues and schedules western speaking tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Repub- Mcan
Henry P. Fletcher
G. OO. P
Stock Dealing Shows Quite a Lively Pick Up
New York stock market shows life in early trading with advances of one to three points as traders debate causes. Some attribution to inflationary psychology, others to hopes of upturn in trade and industry. U S Steel reports strong June shipments boosting sentiment. June finished product shipments total 985000 tons, up from May 145000 and June last year 603937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
Another Deaths Spark New Crisis in Coast Strike
The Associated Press reports a rising maritime dispute on the Pacific coast as a federal board seeks armistice. Gunfire in Seattle wounded a deputy sheriff, Steven S. Watson, 48, who died. Union action in Portland and Oakland threatens broad strikes, with San Francisco under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Stevens
Watson
Seattle
Ivan Gill
Portland
Oakland
General Board
Jewish Appeal Urges Immediate Funds For German Refugees
Simon J. Levin, campaign director for the Seaboard Region, visits Winchester to urge local leaders to raise $3,000,000 for the United Jewish Appeal to aid German Jewish refugees and settle thousands in Palestine. Rabbi Edward L. Israel asks pre-visit contributions to speed relief amid growing Nazi persecution. Dr. S Parkes Cadman notes Christians aid a portion of refugees. Winchester expected to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon J. Levin
Seaboard Region
Baltimore
Winchester
United Jewish Appeal
Germany
Palestine
Levin
Edward L. Israel
Hitler
S. Parkes Cadman
American Christian Committee For
Hitler to Call Reichstag Into Session Friday
Berlin reports indicate Hitler plans a Reichstag session Friday as the regime seeks to maintain the apparatus of the people's representation while government action moves forward without reliance on the Reichstag. Foreign observers weigh Hess's statements and Goebbels planned address amid questions of isolation and appeasement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichstag
Hitler
Paul Joseph Goebbles
Associated Press
Berlin
Rudolph Hess
Hess
Louis Barthou
Franz von Papen
Hermann Wilhelm Coering
Goebbels
Two Washington men held on attempted assault charge in Md
Oliver L. DeCatur and Raymond Edward Zell were bound over without bail after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate H. R. Reich on charges of attempted criminal assault against Miss Jean Kearns and her escort Herbert P. Newman. The pair allegedly invited the women to ride in their car near North Beach and diverted to a side road toward La Plata where the attack occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
LA Plata
H. R. Reich
Washington
Charles County
Hancock
Oliver L. DeCatur
Raymond Edward Zell
Jean Kearns
Kearns
Herbert P. Newman
Reich
Miss Kearns
Newman
North Beach
Chesapeake Bay
Colonial Beach
DeCatur
Zell
Maryland
Roosevelt Arrives in Cartagena on Historic South American Visit
President Roosevelt reaches Cartagena harbor aboard the USS Houston after a Caribbean cruise. Two Colombian destroyers greet the American battleship as the first U.S. president to visit South America plans meetings with the Colombian president and follows a calm voyage with steady weather and a longshoremen strike in San Francisco shaping readings from the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartagena
Columbia
Roosevelt
South America
USS
Gilmer
South American
Carrbbean
Houston
Colombia
White House
San Francisco
Bids Set For Last Stretch Of Skyline Drive Luray
Bids for the final ten mile stretch of Skyline Drive from Panorama to Front Royal will be let tomorrow with work starting soon. W M Austin of the Bureau of Public Roads says the extension to Front Royal will cost about one million dollars and face tougher construction and paving. About 200 men are already on the first 20 miles from Front Royal. The low bidder will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Front Royal
Will Prosecute In Stale Bread Cases To Limit Prosecutions
A letter signed by F. C. Breazeal of the Dairy and Food Division urges prosecution of bakers and merchants for stale bread violations. It stresses the goal to destroy unsold bread only when necessary and warns that any offenders will be prosecuted to the limit to deter improper distribution and ensure accurate pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Breazeal
Dairy and Food Division
Organizations join hands to assist nurses
Rotary Club member John Rodman Lions Club official P G Ireland Kiwanis J C Oakes American Legion Dr Ralph Snapp and VFW’s Lee Coble will recruit merchandise prizes for Bingo and Paddle Wheel games. Committees formed for lights publicity entertainment food ice cream social purchasing and merchant solicitations. A yard party aims to boost funds for the District Nurse Association with a special four fire companies plan and a July 16 council meeting to report progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rodman
Rotary Club
P. G. Ireland
Lions Club
J. C. Oakes
Kiwanis Club
Ralph Snapp
American Legion
Lee Coble
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Martin Wisecarver
John Hoover
L. Neill Woods
Russell Potts
John Shine
William H. MclIlwee
Clarence Hardy
Andrew Bell
G. C. Rose
D. W. Ritenour
M. K. Collins
G. M. Organ
Girls Athletic Association
Winchester Fire Department
Bell
Council
District Nurse Association
Textile Workers Vote on Strike Across Nation
About 30 000 textile workers were set to vote on a potential nationwide strike as labor unrest spread. The new federal labor board began work in Washington while coast longshoremen truckers and poultry workers faced wage cuts and disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Onecisco
Minneapolis
New York
Supreme Court
Washington
Perkins
Labor Board
Okey Odell
Kenton
Union
Worker’s Union
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Oakland
Portland
Seattle
Special Federal Board
Edward J. Hanna
Paul Scharrenberg
Harding
NRA
Scharrenberg
Commission
Bridgeton
N. J
Seabrook
Cleveland
Great Lakes
Birmingham
Ala
Edwardsville
Strikers Clash as Vigilante Farm War Sparks Toll
Seabrook Farms near Bridgeton sees 17 arrests after clashes between strikers, sympathizers and law officers. Sheriff William R. appeals to Governor Moore for water policy to curb violence as vigilante farmers mobilize, with 150 to 200 protesters at the 5000 acre farm. Local farmers from Salem county offer help to keep harvests moving amid wage dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeton
N. J
Seabrook Farms
Here
William Ry
A. Harry Moore
Storminnens
Brown
Moore
Cumberland County
David Jaggers
Salem County
Public Health Work For Page To Begin Soon
Luray reports a Public Health Nurse will arrive to start Page County work on August 1. The nurse, a experienced woman, will lead an FERA project directed by Miss Masten of Richmond for six months. Funding has been sought through county organizations and Red Cross support.
Bullet Proof Automobile Used In Cuba
A Pittsburgh firm ships ten armored cars and armored trucks to Havana to aid President Mendieta in maintaining law and order. The vehicles are built to resemble ordinary cars but house sub machine guns ammunition tear gas and gas masks with bullet proof steel and a top. Speeds up to eighty miles an hour are claimed. Miss Tucker McGuire from Pittsburgh is visiting Hotel Lincoln in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cuba
Havana
Mendieta
Pittsburgh Producers
Federal Laboratories
Social and Personal News From Local Community
Mrs. Arthur Leafe and her daughter Mrs. Leslie Shepherd visited Philadelphia before returning home. Mrs. Leafe stays with Miss Nellie Leafe in South Kent street while Mrs. Shepherd visits Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Fansler on South Stewart street. Mrs. Minnie Diffenderfer Bert has been moved from City Hospital to her West Burke street home in Martinsburg after a paralytic stroke and shows improvement. Mrs. John H. Clowser celebrated her birthday with all children and grandchildren present at East Leicester street. Mr. C. J. Clowser and family from Martinsburg attended. Mrs. J. W. Barringer of Berryville recovers well after appendicitis and plans to leave Memorial Hospital soon, then rest at Mrs. R. S. Fansler’s home on South Stewart street before returning to Clarke county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Leafe
Leslie B. Shepher
Dallas
Texas
Philadelphia
Leafe
Nellie Leafe
South Kent Street
Shepherd
R. 8. Fansler
South Stewart Street
Minnie Bert
Minnie Diffenderfer Bert
Methodist Episcopal Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
City Hospital
West Burke Street
City
Bert
Diffenderfer
Winchester
William Bert
Martinsurg
C. J. Clowser
Barringer
J. W. Barringer
Berryville
Memorial Hospital
R. S. Fansler
Clarke County
Russell Colvin Marriage in Charles Town West Virginia
Mrs. John H. Colvin of Winchester announces the marriage of daughter Eunice Pauline to Michael Angelo Russell of Winchester. They wed yesterday afternoon at four in Charles Town by Rev J W Rosenberger of the M E Church South. They will reside with the bride's mother in Winchester. Mr and Mrs Bruce Golightly and their young son of Portsmouth arrived for their annual vacation accompanied by Mrs Golightly sister Miss Data Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Colvin
Charles Town
W. Va
John H. Colvin
Winchester
Eunice Pauline
Michael Angelo Russell
J. W. Rosenberger
M.E. Church
South
Bruce Golightly
Portsmouth
Public hearing on prescription whisky sale at Baker's Drug
On July 11, 1934 Louis L. Baker owner of Baker's Drug Store 17 10 11 will appear before the Alcoholic Beverage control to obtain permission to retail physician's prescription whisky for off premises consumption at Baker's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Baker’s Drug Store
Louis L. Baker
Winchester
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Jefferson
G.O.P
Fletcher
Farley
Indianapolis
Postmasters’ Association of California
San Jose
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Propaganda
France
Konstantin von Neurath
Joaquim von Ribbentrop
Foreign Ministry
Reichswehr
London
Louis Baroe
Offic
Skyline Drive
Page
Miss Tucker McGuire
Hotel Lincoln
Fairmont Ave
Loudoun St
S Main St
Peyton St
Loudoun Street
Gladiolas
C. B. Smaltz & Son
National Avenue
S. Stewart Street
L. E. Sykes
Massachusetts Ave
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
P. O
Wilmer F. Shryock
Southern Railway
Strasburg
B. Silcott and Co
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