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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1934

Page

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Austria Seeks Drive to Stamp Out Nazi Threat

Austria's chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss consolidates military and police power and imposes death for explosives as part of a wide crackdown on Nazi activity. Germany threatens to expel foreign correspondents over reports fueling anti Nazi sentiment.

Associated Press Vienna Engelbert Dolfuss Austria Nazi Dolfuss Miklas Benito Mussolini Germany Goebbles

Over 500 Nurse Visits Reported In Winchester June

A June report shows 501 visits by Misses Josephine F Arthur and Evelyn C Dean of the District Nurse Association to 97 patients in Winchester and vicinity. Visits covered prenatal to adult patients, with a noted case of a 14 year old losing eyesight and suspected brain tumor under hospital care.

Winchester Josephine F. Arthur Evelyn C. Dean District Nurse Association Memorial Hospital Motor Corps Blue Ridge Sanatorium Crippled Children's Hospital Richmond University Sete Membse Soorerenae Blacksburg

Plan Inquiry Into Rates On Wire Service

The new communications commission sworn in at Washington will investigate telephone and telegraph rates. Led by Eugene O. Sykes, the seven member board Organizes divisions for telegraph telephone and broadcasting and will report to Congress by February 1.

Associated Press Washington New Communications Commission Eugene O. Sykes Mississippi Radio Commission Congress

Wets Concede Defeat in Mississippi Referendum

In Jackson Mississippi the wets conceded defeat as incomplete returns show prohibition repeal measure losing by about two to one. Unofficial tallies from 658 of 1596 precincts list 47 275 for defeat and 25 246 for repeal.

Associated Press Jackson Miss Mississippi

Roosevelt Foresees New Era in Relations of Nations

President Roosevelt told Colombians that a new era in inter nation relations is dawn ing across the American continents. He noted the Chaco War as the only blot and urged efforts to end the Paraguay Bolivia conflict. He highlighted his historic landing in South America and reviewed troops before boarding the Houston for Panama.

Cartagena Colombia Roosevelt Republic of Colombia Chaco United States Paraguay Bolivia Citadel Hill South America Houston Colon Panama Panama Canal Hawaiian Islands

Relief rolls and relief work in Winchester area 1934

A mimeographed table shows relief aid by county and city, noting none of Winchester and Frederick county workers were employed as of June 30 1934. District totals: 2499 authorized and 555 at work. 2950 case loads, with Frederick 120 and Winchester 258. County seeks Works Division relief work funds for 53 people to repair schools and perform landscaping and construction.

Common Council Winchester Frederick County Warren County Page County Augusta Staunton Harrisonburg

County Pastors to entertain City Ministers Friday

County and city ministers along with their families will travel to Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal on Friday July 13 for a 2 p m to sunset gathering. The program includes swimming games character sketches humorous readings and sunset worship with dinner at 5 p m. If rain occurs services move indoors.

Winchester Frederick County Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Franklin G. Senger Bob” Nelson Dad” Richardson Anna Karicofe Rohart E. T. Clark

Buckingham Democrats Back Byrd in Stand Against Radical Farm Aid

The Buckingham county Democratic Executive Committee unanimously endorsed Senator Harry F. Byrd for opposing radical agricultural aid legislation. The group lauded his stand in the last Congress and directed a copy of the resolution to Byrd for publication in local papers.

Buckingham Democratic Executive Committee Buckingham County Harry F. Byrd H. E. Griffin John B. Boatwright Griffin Boatwright Appomattox Glass Byrd United States Senate Drewery House Appomattox County

Robbery Rumors Overstate Davis Home Cash Loss

Residents of Yellow Springs Hampshire county West Virginia heard reports that Jefferson Davis's Capon River home was robbed of over four thousand dollars during a Timber Ridge Church home coming. Friends say little cash was kept in a cedar chest and a watch was taken not four thousand dollars. Authorities reportedly narrow the suspect likely to be identified. Davis reportedly did not withdraw funds from banks during the crisis.

Yellow Springs Hampshire County W Va Jefferson Davis Capon River Timber Ridge Christian Church Davis

Russell Brothers Circus Promises Three Ring Show at Fair Grounds

The Russell Brothers circus led by R. M. Harvey and Al. Oake schedules a July 31 appearance at the Fair Grounds. The motorized, three ring program from Cumberland Md offers a clean show at popular prices with exclusive features and a free menagerie visit for patrons.

West R. M. Harvey al. Oake Russell Brothers Fair Grounds Mr. Harvey Mr. Oake Harvey Russell Circus Cumberland Russell

City Band Concert Friday Evening at John Kerr School

The Winchester City Band will present the second open air concert of its summer series Friday at 8 pm in the playground lot beside John Kerr School at Cameron and Cork streets. Prof. W H McIlwee directs, with a fresh program designed to attract a large crowd.

Winchester John Kerr School Cameron and Cork Streets W. H. Mcllwee

Hat cleaning and blocking services offered at Winchester Dry Cleaning

We have installed new hat cleaning and blocking equipment. Send in hats tomorrow for cleaning and reshaping. Men’s hats 50 cents, ladies’ hats 25 cents and up. We also clean and press. Also services for men’s linen suits and ladies’ plain sleeveless dresses. Located at 210 S Braddock Street, Winchester Dry Cleaning Works, phone 80.

Winchester S. Braddock Street

Yard Party at Ridgeway School Lawn Benefit

A yard party fundraiser on the Ridgeway School lawn takes place Thursday July 14. The event offers good home eats and runs from 7 to 9, with activities labeled 1p and 4t. Proceeds support the school and related benefit aims.

Ridgeway School Lawn

Davis Defends Old Order at University of Virginia

John W. Davis spoke to more than 2,000 at the University of Virginia defending democracy under the old order while warning against a suffocating bureaucracy. He praised Roosevelt’s energy but urged careful analysis before embracing New Deal policies. Davis criticized Supreme Court reach on administrative rulemaking and signaled support for constitutional safeguards amid calls for reform.

University John W. Davis Democratic Party Davis Eighth Institute of Public Affairs University of Virginia United States Carter Glass Glass New York Roosevelt Supreme Court Congress

Chicago and Baltimore Wheat and Corn Prices Report

Closing quotations from Chicago and Baltimore markets show wheat and corn prices with exchanges in July September and December futures and spot rates. Winchester Milling supplies daily data to The Star via Stickell Sales for cash grain and futures with values listed for Chicago and Baltimore, including spot and delivered prices.

Chicago Baltimore The Star Winchester Milling Corporation Stickell Sales Corporation North Washington Street Hagerstown Winchester

Carper's Valley Church Benefit at July 14

A church benefit at Carper's Valley Church on July 14 offers ice cream cake soup and sandwiches from 11 to 12 and 12 to 31. Proceeds support church activities.

Storm Leaves Jacksonville Wrecked With Damage

A severe storm swept Jacksonville Illinois killing crops and tearing roofs from homes. Hail and tornadic winds damaged the circus and a carnival, injuring residents including Edward Perry and Mr and Mrs J W Hamilton. Damage official about 750000 with telegraph and power lines down and limited service restored by morning.

Associated Press Jacksonville Ill Edward Perry Imlay City Mich Sam B. Dill Circus J. W. Hamilton

Funeral for Gibson Shull Draws Large Marlboro Gathering

A large Marlboro crowd attended the funeral service for Gibson Clagett Shull 21 son of Mr and Mrs H E Shull of Marlboro held at his parents home. Rev Allen Jones Cedar Cliff Presbyterian led with Rev Harry M Crim Strasburg Presbyterian assisting. Burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Richard Venable Marshall Venable Mack Shanholtz Godfrey Shanholtz Medford Pangle Branson Funk. Distanced relatives included Dr and Mrs Joseph E Clagett Dr Ernest C Shull Mr and Mrs Charles C Shull Fred Shull and Mrs Terry W English.

Marlboro Gibson Clagett Shull H. E. Shull Allen Jones Cedar Cliff

70 Acre Cedar Grove Land Sale Near Godfrey Milo

Desirable 70 acres of grazing and timber land owned by D. A. Smith near Cedar Grove will be sold at noon Saturday June 14 in front of the Court House. Adjoining Godfrey Miler land. See sale bills.

D. A. Smith Cedar Grove Godfrey Miler Court House

Fredericksburg Plant Closes Affects 500 Workers

The G and H Manufacturing Company in Fredericksburg Virginia shuts its factory for an indefinite period, laying off about 500 workers mainly women and girls. The Baltimore owners face back wages totaling about 200000 and a choice to raise pay per the clothing code or lose the blue eagle. Cigar factories in York Pennsylvania also close as unions push for higher code wages amid strikes.

Associated Press Fredericksburg G. and H. Manufacturing Company N. BR. A L. Grief and Brothers, Inc Baltimore G. and H Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Department of Justice Men’s Clothing Code Authority York York County Red Lion York City Court House

Wheat Advances on Crop Report and Market Uncertainty

New York investors saw a mixed session with an early rally fading as prices moved irregularly. Wheat jumped the limit five cents on a government report forecasting lower yields. cotton rose about a dollar per bale with unfavorable weather forecasts.

Associated Press New York

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Antinazi Hitler London Louis Barthou Girl Wets Happy Fellowship Ell Circus Western Amusement Enterprise City Band Charlottesville Institute of Public Affairs Senator Glass Welltown Men's Clothing NR. A. Compliance Board Illinois Gibson Shull Grief Chain of Ngton Sale Pacific Coast Warren, C Republic Steel Corporation
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