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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1934

Page

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Johnson reiterates individual remarks on Germany despite German protest

General Hugh S. Johnson said he meant everything he said and spoke as an individual not for the State Department after a German charge d affaires protested his anti Hitler remarks in Waterloo Iowa. The State Department said the recovery administrator’s position made it impossible for his statements to be construed as official. Johnson defended his denunciations of executions in Germany and cited NRA benefits claiming added 3 billion dollars to domestic purchasing power.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Hugh Johnoon Rudolph Leitner State Department Johnson Waterloo Iowa Washington Hugh S. Johnson Department of State Secretary of State Germany Rudllph Leitner Hull Hugh Johnson NRA Farm Belt National Recovery Administration

Clarke County Native Dies In Maryland Home

Clarke County native Mrs. Josephine Pierce Carter 65 widow of J William Carter died suddenly of a heart attack at her home 315 Frederick road Hagerstown Maryland Survived by four daughters three of whom live in Hagerstown Roanoke and at home plus six grandchildren and several siblings Funeral service at her Hagerstown home Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Rev William S Hess Afterward the cortege will move to Berryville for interment at Green Hill Cemetery Coordinates Berryville Clarke County Virginia Maryland state line connect locally with family ties

Josephine Pierce Carter J. William Carter Clarke County Frederick Road Hagerstown Carter Newton Pierce Mary Belle Pierce First Presbyterian Church Maryland Clarence Rohr Robert Hamilton Virgil Middlecaul Roanoke Nancy Pierce Carter Hugh Pierce Berryville Dudley P. Pierce Winchester Anna Bell Morrison Martinsburg W. Va Kim Burns Charles Town Howard Jones Brunswick William S. Hess Green Hill Cemetery

Peddler Sought as Abductor of Toddlers in Hartsdale

Police and volunteers hunted an eccentric peddler suspected in the kidnapping of 18 month old Bobby Connor son of Charles H Connor a New York mortgage broker. No ransom was demanded and investigators theorized revenge as the motive while hundreds searched the area all night with dogs scouts and neighbors.

Associated Press Hartsdale N. Y Bobby Connor Charles H. Connor New York Bobby Charles P. Conner Arlington Mass Philip J. MacQuillan Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Conner Ruth Schwagerman

Dejected Youth Fakes Death To Win His Love

Reported attempt by a well known bachelor on Boscawen street to win back his former girlfriend ended in a ruse. Police found him in his apartment with red staining on the neck and a bandage made from cotton and a bleeding agent to simulate self inflicted harm. The door was locked and the man remained uncontactable. The outcome of the romance remained unclear.

Boscawen Street

Reverend S J Good Performs Marriage Ceremony

The marriage license issued June 5 to D Landon Calvert 66 and his bride of 15 Miss Virge L Anderson of Reynolds Store area northern Frederick county has been returned to Clerk C C Brannon. The couple were married the same afternoon in this city by Rev S J Goode pastor of a rural Disciples Churches group in the county and adjoining West Virginia.

D. Landon Calvert Virgie L. Anderson Reynolds

Appalachian Electric Power Co to Resume New River Plant

Richmond July 12 The Appalachian Electric Power Company announced it would resume work on its hydro electric development on the New River in Pulaski County within ten days The company notified the State Corporation Commission which issued the license The case touches federal licensing authority over navigability of the river and involves prior litigation in federal courts The matter has been before the Supreme Court of the United States and the Kanawha River tributary dispute remains pivotal.

Richmond Appalachian Electric Power Company Today New River Pulaski County State Corporation Commission Supreme Court of the United States Kanawah Eastern Virginia Luther B. Way Circuit Court of Appeals

Seek Winner of Correct Dress Contest Today

Under Miss Elizabeth Farrar Frederick county home demonstration agent, a correct dress contest was held in Christ Episcopal Church chapel with 154 H clubs represented. Miss Matilda Garner of Leesburg Loudoun acted as judge. winner to be announced Monday will compete in the state Blacksburg contest.

Elizabeth Farrar Frederick County Christ Episcopal Church Boscawen Street Matilda Garner Leesburg Loudoun Blacksburg

Britain denies secret alliance with any nation

London July 13 foreign secretary Sir John Simon told the House of Commons that Great Britain has reinforced the Locarno pact but has not entered any secret alliance with any country. An advertisement notes attractive travel luggage offered by Moling and Cather.

Associated Press London Eng Great Britain John Simon House of Commons Moling and Cather

Hitler's Case Seven Nazi Held In Slaying Turmoil Across Austria

Berlin reports Hitler defending the purge of June 30 as seven Nazis are held in a bombing slaying tied to Austrian anti government violence. A Salzburg bombing injures a travel party member and a police inspector is arrested amid terror campaigns in Carinthia and Graz.

Hitler Nazi Germany Associated Press Sienna Austria Frau Hermine Graubna Graz Salzburg Emil Fey Austrain Edouard Fischer Fischer Heimwehr Folfsberg Carinthia

Apples Wanted for Summer and Fall Grading

Our plant accepts all varieties of Summer and Fall apples for receipt graded or tree run. Phone contact 434. National Fruit Products Co. July 13 notice.

National Fruit Products CO

Warren Co man found drowned in Cedar Creek

Howard Stover 60 lived near Shenandoah river near Cedar Creek two miles east of Strasburg, found dead in Cedar Creek at about five this morning after wandering from home in failing health and impaired mind. He owned a small farm. survived by widow Annie Ritenour and seven children. funeral Sunday.

Howard Stover Shenandoah River Cedar Creek Strasburg Mr. Stover C. H. Spiggle Frank S Charles F. Stover C. H. Stark Harry Miller George

Winchester Park to host Hagerstown All Stars this week

Winchester Park faces the strong Hagerstown All Stars in a Washington County League clash Saturday at 3 PM. Sunday at 3 PM Roanoke Greyhounds visit as Park targets a seventh straight win after beating Danville and Norfolk. Park players, meeting 6 PM tonight for batting practice.

Winchester Park Hagerstown All Stars Roanoke Greyhounds Danville Norfolk

Frisco Health Now Menaced by Strike Spread

San Francisco faces a broad coast strike as unions rally toward a general waterfront walkout. About 100000 workers in San Francisco and Bay Area pledge to quit in sympathy with 27900 maritime workers. Police chief reorganizes force as supplies tighten and health officials warn of city risk.

Frisco Health Associated Press San Francisco Cal Pacific Coast San Francisco Bay Area Portland Oreg Los Angeles Trans-Bay Oakland Berkeley Alameda J. C. Geiger William J. Quinn Carmen Building Trades Council Beck and Call Strategy Committee Edward Vandeleuer Central Labor Council

Shirley Reappointed as Road Commissioner for Four Years

Henry G. Shirley, state highway commissioner since 1922, was formally reappointed for a four year term ending July 1 1938. Governor Perry announced the action before his departure to Tazewell for a rest. Shirley has been reappointed previously by Byrd and Pollard and hails from Summit Point West Virginia after graduation from V M I.

Henry G. Shirley Govenor Trinkle Perry Tazewell Shirley Byrd Pollard Summit Point W. Va

Telephone Davis Grocery Advertises Sweet Tender Corn

A local ad promotes Davis Grocery offering sweet tender corn. The notice highlights availability and urges customers to call or visit for fresh produce.

DAVIS

Yard Party Benefit for Ladies' Aid

Stephenson hosts a yard party Thursday July 26 to aid the Ladies' Aid. If rain falls the event moves to the next night. Readings list 1 13 24 25 1p 31.

Stephenson

City Fruit Market Seals Seed Potatoes and Water Melons

Certified seed potatoes and ice cold water melons offered with free delivery by City Fruit Market located at Main and Water streets. This notice lists a sacri fice price and announces delivery terms as of January 13.

City Fruit Market

Correction on Old English Wax price in Star ad

The Star corrects an error from yesterday noting Old English Wax was listed at 69 cents per quart jar. The proper price should reflect the 7 13 1p 1t notation as specified.

John 5. Miller and Co

Dispensary To Be Located In Faulkner Building Winchester

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Board notified Charles H. Harper that his Faulkner building at 12-14 South Loudoun Street was accepted as the state dispensary site for Winchester. Renovations have been underway for ten days as the project proceeds. Meanwhile Philip R. Fowle of the American Legion post on North Loudoun Street was informed the Faulkner building was rented as a better site for the intended purposes.

Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Board Charles H. Harper Faulkner Winchester South Loudoun Street Harper Philip R. Fowle Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion North Loudoun Street

Middletown Man and Mother Die in Beer Truck Crash

A beer truck owned by O M Swimley of Winchester driven by Samuel Vincent of Middletown crashed into a passenger car near Knoxville Maryland killing William C Marker age 42 and his mother Mrs. John H Marker 61. Five others were injured including Markers son Howard 14 and driver Samuel Vincent who suffered severe head and facial wounds. The truck carried about 360 cases with 200 more believed in the trailer. THE truck was returning from Baltimore when weight and a curved hill caused the crash. The truck driver remains hospitalized under observation with no charges filed.

O. M. Swimley Winchester Samuel. Vincent Knoxville Frederick William C. Marker Middletown John H. Marker Mr. Marker Howard Marker Ye C. Marker Samuel Vincent Sadie Vincent East Piccadilly Jack Vincent Sam Baltimore Young Marker Marker Mary Virginia Pond Allen

Episcopalians Urge Men to Aid Church Fund Drive

The Protestant Episcopal Church seeks at least $500000 to fund missionary and educational work. National and local committees urge men to donate, with Charles P Taft of Cincinnati as national chairman. Local effort at Christ Church Winchester invites men 16 and older to mail checks or give at services to “Hold the Line.”

Protestant Episcopal Church United States Atlantic City Christ Church Winchester B. F. Arthur, Jr Taft Episcopal Faith

Important Meeting of All Fruit Growers in Frederick County

An important meeting for Frederick County fruit growers is scheduled Saturday at 2 30 p m at the Court House. The gathering aims to discuss spray residue, inspect service improvements, and address other related problems. Phil H Gold is coordinating for the Frederick County Fruit Growers.

Court House Phil H. Gold Frederick County

Rioting at Cleveland relief agency leaves two dead

In downtown Cleveland the Cuyahoga County relief office riot escalated with gunfire after a crowd clashed with police. A black woman and a man named White were killed, while a policeman and bystander were wounded. Riot squads restored order within twenty minutes.

Cleveland Relief Agency Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Cuyahoga County Relief Administration White

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