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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1934

Page

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NRA Tour Speech By Hugh Johnson Attacks Borah

In Waterloo Iowa on July 12 Hugh S Johnson promoted NRA as crucial to workers and farmers, mocked subversive claims and disputed Borah's tour. He argued NRA boosts purchasing power and employment while distinguishing it from broader New Deal programs. He announced a 30 day deadline for winding up Blue Eagle code making.

Associated Press Waterloo Iowa Hugh S. Johnson Blue Eagle Johnson NRA Borah Idaho Bank Henry the Eighth Washington Hugh

3700 Truckmen Of Frisco Bay Cities Are Out

San Francisco July 12 3700 truck drivers from San Francisco bay cities walked out in a bid to tighten the coast shipping blockade by striking Pacific coast maritime workers. The action follows a federal labor disputes board appeal and expands labor strife from the waterfront to Portland where four men were wounded in a police exchange.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal San Francisco Bay Teamsters East Bay Oakland Berkeley Alameda Federal Labor Disputes Board Portland Ore National Guardsmen Joseph Carson B. K. Lawson Federal Board

Anglers net a nine bass haul on Shenandoah River

Three locals J Fred Stryker Fred Stryker Jr and Paul Tomney fished the Shenandoah River south of Castleman s Ferry and landed nine black bass weighing one to two and a half pounds. The catch included mostly small mouth bass and others were released as within legal size limits.

Shenandoah River Castleman's Ferry J. Fred Stryker Fred Stryker, Jr Paul Tomney

Rasputin Libel Appeal Begins in London

In London on July 12 MGM started an appeal seeking reversal of a $125,000 libel verdict awarded to Princess Irina Youssoupoff over the film Rasputin the Mad Monk. Sir William Jowitt argued for the company as the court adjourned before the opening address concluded.

Associated Press London Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer, Ltd Irina Alevandrovna Youssoupoff Rasputin William Jowitt Court of Appeals

Frederick County Farm Bureau Picnic August 9

The Frederick County Cooperative Farm Bureau hosts an all day basket picnic at Jordan Springs on Thursday August 9. Activities include bathing horseshoes baseball and other games. Public welcomed. Entertainment committee includes C. W. Solenberger general manager Joseph L. Jolliffe secretary treasurer and A Taylor Ritter.

Frederick County Cooperative Farm Bureau Jordan Springs C. W. Solenberger Joseph L. Jolliffe A. Taylor Ritter

Bomb Outrages Flare Again in Austria

In Vienna on July 12 two bombing outrages were reported after Chancellor Dolfuss announced a harsh anti-terror campaign. Five people, including four tourists, were injured when a bomb destroyed a member of the Fatherland Front’s car in Salzburg. Another blast damaged windows and a priest’s home in Buers. Seven Nazis were jailed over the Salzburg bombing and a Styrian Nazi was arrested for arson to disrupt a Fatherland Front meeting.

Associated Press Vienna Austria Dolfuss Salzburg Fatherland - Front Buers Berlin Kindberg Styria Fatherland Front

Negro Charged in Del. Dual Night Attack

Delmar capture three hours after a reported attack on a white woman and her son Ed Waters, a 40 year old black man, was jailed in Georgetown for safekeeping. He allegedly entered Mrs Levy Williams home by cutting a screen, restrained her, and fought with her 15 year old son Charles who was stabbed and hospitalized. Waters previously served prison terms for assault.

Associated Press Laruel Del Ed. Waters Georgetown Harley Hickman Waters Hickman Levy Williams Railroad Avenue Railroad Station Williams

Yard Party on Ridgeway School Lawn

A community yard party fundraiser on Ridgeway School lawn is set for Thursday July 12. The event runs from 1 to 9 PM with hoped for donations and home baked foods to benefit a local cause.

Ridgeway School Lawn

Money to Loan On City of Winchester Real Estate

Kern and Kern announce a loan on Winchester city real estate. Attorneys single line notice.

City of Winchester Real Estate

Free Dancing With Orchestra Tonight at Oak Haven

A local notice invites patrons to free dancing with live orchestra at Oak Haven tonight from 7 to 12 and continuing to 1 am. The event runs through the evening with music and dancing for attendees.

Oak Haven

Hats 2 for 100 and Bags 79 Cents at Shoppe

Mary S. Yeakley and Clara V. Fultz advertise a Saturday specials sale featuring hats at two for 100 and bags at 79 cents, listed in the Shoppe ad dated 7-12-1p-111.

Mary S. Yeakley Clara V. Fultz

Motion Picture Firms Offer to Cancel Films on Protest

New York July 11 motion picture distributors pledged to cancel contracts with exhibitors for any film facing genuine moral protest. The Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America Inc said ten major units including Columbia Educational First National Fox Metro Goldwyn Mayer Paramount RKO United Artists Universal and Warner Bros will honor cancellations for titles released before July 15 when new regulations take effect.

New York Motion Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc Columbia Educational First National Fox Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Paramount RKO United Artists Universal Warner Bros

Masonic School Set for Fairfax Hall Waynesboro

The sixth annual Virginia Masonic school of instruction will meet at Fairfax Hall Waynesboro July 15 to 19. Vesper services will be led July 15 by Rev. John L. Gibbs. Classes start July 16 under Thomas C. Nelson with assistants. Deputy Grand Master Thomas H. Hooper will speak July 16 evening. Officers include John T. Cochran president R L Page vice president and S J Sachs secretary treasurer.

Virginia Masonic School of Instruction Fairfax Hall Waynesboro J. Sachs John L. Gibbs Emmanuel Episcopal Church Staunton Grand Royal Arch Virginia Nelson Thomas C. Nelson Lynchburg Grand Lodge of Virginia Thomas H. Hooper D. D Culpeper John T. Cochran the Plains R. L. Page Miller's School S. J. Sachs

Fish Slapped Bird On Rock In Berryville River Scene

Wilbur Cather, a Berryville fruit grower, reports a bass fishing incident near Tilthammer's mill where a large bass struck a bird perched on a rock above Shenandoah River. Several bass leapt afterward while the bird fled, squawking in fright, after the surprising tail slap.

Shenandoah Wilbur Cather Tilthammer’s Mill Berryville Cather

Artillery unit passes through Winchester on Virginia march

The 260th Coast Artillery Anti air unit of the DC National Guard arriving in Winchester from Elizabeth Furnace as part of a Virginia leg of a two week field trip. Major Walter Burns invited locals to a Charles Town demonstration of three high powered searchlights tonight and promised a stop in Winchester if the unit returns next year.

260Th Coast Artillery District of Columbia National Guard Winchester Elizabeth Furnace Virginia Charles Town C. R. Anderson Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce P. P. Pilcher George Miller Lee Highway Walter Burns Burns Shenandoah Caverns Grounds Front Royal Riverton Shenandoah Valley

Popular Music Concert by John Kerr School Band

A free evening concert from 8 o'clock by Prof. W. H. Mellnge at the John Kerr School playground lot corner Cameron and Cork streets. Elderly seating and car parking available. Program includes Sousa marches and operatic selections with J. F. Hoover Euphonium solo and Rollisson as soloist.

W. H. Mellnge John Kerr School Cameron Cork Sousa Fall of Jericho Millochland Rosas Washington Post Rollisson J. F. Hoover Faust Gounod Mechan Kilties Morris

Hat Cleaning Service Offers New Equipment

Winchester Dry Cleaning Works announces new hat cleaning and blocking equipment. Hats and garments including linen suits and dresses are cleaned and reshaped with presses available. Drop off at 210 S Braddock Street with phone contact for pickup.

Winchester Dry Cleaning Works S. Braddock Street

Picnic Yard Party Notice at Double Tollgate

Garber Ice Cream Corp invites the public to a yard party at Double Tollgate on Saturday July 14 with proceeds for Ladies' Aid. Manager C E Garber promotes the event and ice cream sales at 2155 Market Street. Public invited.

C. E. Garber Garber Ice Cream Corp Market Street Double Tollgate Ladies’ Aid

Death follows wrestling bout of Richmond in Winchester

Russell Allen Richmond age 31 died after a friendly wrestling match with Frank Dellinger at the Winchester Cold Storage Company plant on North Loudoun Street. Medical certificate cites probable rupture of a thoracic blood vessel linked to intense heat and humidity. Richmond, born August 3 1903 in Cold Stream West Virginia, left widow Alma and two daughters. funeral held at Central Methodist Church Loom West Virginia with pallbearers named.

Russell Allen Richmond C. R. Anderson Richmond Sam R. Hurst Apple Mr. Richmond Frank Pete’) Dellinger Winchester Cold Storage Company North Loudoun Street Anderson Cold Stream Samuel Bessie Richmond W. Va Winchester Alma Bikton Central Methodist Church Loom C. H. Anderson Mr. Wright Capon Bridge Douglas Green Austin White Edward Miller Marshall Smith Alexander Dellinger Omar Peer

Organizing Swimming Class At Legion Pool

Sargent of the O Sullivan Athletic Association runs the American Legion pool keeping water between 76 and 80 degrees. The facility opens daily 10 to 12 and 2 to 6 and 7 to 10 except weekends with Sunday afternoon hours. separate dressing rooms exist for men and women and the pool is open for inspection. A swimming class is being organized with two instructors available 10 to 12 morning hours. interested persons should contact Mr Sargent.

Sargent

Strain To End Code Work Soon

Washington reports the N R A aims to finish Blue Eagle code making within thirty days. Chairman Robert K Straus says every division is pushing the plan to clean up codes in the building and end enforcement work. The program, outlined by Hugh S Johnson, breaks into four parts.

Associated Press Washington Robert K. Straus Threeman Committee Hugh S. Johnson Straus Johnson N.R. A

Soft water used at Winchester Steam Laundry

Winchester Steam Laundry reports use of soft water and lists contact details with phone 28 3-26-1p-e. o. d. tf.

Winchester Steam

Important meeting of all fruit growers

Frederick County fruit growers are called to a meeting at the Court House Saturday at 2 30 p m. The session will consider spray residue and seek recommendations to improve inspection service or address other issues. Phil H Gold urges attendance.

Court House Phil H. Gold Frederick County

Federal housing plan eases home renovation loans

James A. Moffett of the Federal Housing Administration says borrowers may apply to banks or loan associations for up to 2000 dollars to renovate. credit and employment checks will be made and funding provided promptly with no mandatory endorsement. Default collection methods will follow standard practice. details vary by lender.

Federal Housing Administration James A. Moffett Mr. Moffett Sim Moffett

Trade Unrest Dampens New York Stock Market

New York July 12. A languid stock market showed little inclination to rise with prices drifting mildly downward. Traders doubted the ability of the list to advance amid unresolved trade and industrial questions. No widespread liquidation and overall activity remained lower than prior session. Public interest remained cool with no strong market impulse.

Associated Press New York

Hold Man On Money Charge Sought A Year

W. M. Wells, about 45, is jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He is said to be wanted on similar charges in Rockbridge and is reported to be from Ohio. Authorities say Wells sold carbide products in the western part of Augusta County a year ago and collected deposits without delivering goods. Three or more complaints are on record. Frederick authorities have pursued him for over a year.

W. M. Wells Wells Rockbridge Gilkeson Augusta McCann Ohio Frederick

Widespread Criminal Law Reforms Urged By ABA

WICHITA Kans July 12 Widespread revision in criminal law and court procedures to check crime will be recommended to the American Bar Association at its Milwaukee meeting. Proposals include state departments of justice a permanent committee on criminal justice and a campaign against dishonesty in the law. The council of the section of criminal law drew up the proposals with Justin Miller Duke University law school dean as chairman.

Associated Press Wicheta Kans American Bar Association Milwaukee Ats Earle W. Evans State Departments of Justice Council of the Section of Criminal Law The Association Justin Miller School of Law Duke University

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N. R.A Sen.borah Frisco Bay Cities Farm Bureau R,. Mellwaine Coast Artillery Delaware Kern & Kern Attys Myrtle Latimer Seneca Kas Marietta Crocker Bishop Masonic District of Columbia City R.A. Richmond Fruit Growers
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