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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1935
Page
1
Lieut. Lawrence C. Hollis reports the Headquarters Company 116th Infantry National Guard found armory facilities unsatisfactory. Affected items include storage, toilets, washing, heating, and floor space, with clothing and equipment also deemed unfit for field service. Officials pursue funding to build a modern armory.
It was announced that the Miller Brothers Show, at the fairgrounds under the Friendship and Sarah Zane fire companies, invited Evening Star newspaper carriers as guests tonight. Large crowds have been attending, officials said.
City and region urge cautious behavior as infantile paralysis threats rise. Parents are advised to avoid crowds for anyone 15 and under, even at minor inconvenience, to safeguard public health and protect future freedom to play. The public is urged to stay calm and rely on prevention measures.
Virginia health officials report four new polio cases and five the prior day, about half of prior weekly totals. Two cases from Albemarle county accompany a death in Cismont, with one case each in Charlotte and Prince counties. Since July 1 total reaches 79 as authorities warn parents to guard children against infantile paralysis.
Mrs Octavia L Jack died five minutes before midnight at 24 West Piccadilly street in the seventy ninth year of age She married Charles P Jack of Berkeley Springs W Va She helped operate hotels including Hotel Evans in Winchester and built Hotel Jack later sold to George Washington Hotel Corp in 1924 She is survived by son James M Jack and granddaughter Virginia Smith Brinckerhoff A prayer only interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery Thursday at 5 pm with no services or pallbearers
The fifty third annual Shenandoah Baptist Association session will be July 24 and 25 at First Baptist Church, Winchester. Rev E T Clark and local committees plan entertainment and details for delegates, with sessions led by Rev C V Van Der Linden and Rev John H Massie. Attendees include Dr H S White, Dr Relvin Harlan, and Rev L M Ritter.
Former Governor West moreland Davis was named president of a Loudoun County Roosevelt for President Club. A. T. Anderson of Purcellville was chosen secretary with six district vice presidents named from Blue Mountain Leesburg Broad Run Hamilton Aldie Lovettsville and Middleburg. An aggressive campaign to unite Democrats behind Roosevelt is planned.
The Winchester Concert Band will give an 8 o'clock summer concert Friday evening at the play lot beside John Kerr School at Cameron and Cork streets. Chairs will be supplied by R. T. Jones and Company for those who cannot stand. Everyone is invited.
A narrow 40 to 38 vote kept a price fixing provision in the farm bill, allowing the secretary to set minimum prices for commodities with producer and first handler roles. Sen. Byrd and Sen. Tydings led the challenge, arguing the measure echoing AAA flaws. Chairman Smith defended the clause amid heated debate and calls for committee recons...
The Lewistown Pennsylvania baseball team cancelled its Sunday game here and the park management is seeking a substitute foe. Meanwhile the team travels Saturday to Moorefield West Virginia to face the Giants, with many local fans planning to attend.
Records from Trial Justice A J Tavenner show Frederick county’s first full year ending June 30 produced a net county surplus and state revenue. The system collected 4283.75, with county receipts of 880 from costs and 99 from shared attorney fees, while the state netted 2544.75 and a county defense funds 380.
About 2000 paid admissions attended last night to see the Miller Brothers carnival at the fairgrounds. The event runs all week, staged by the Friendship and Sarah Zane Fire Companies, with the six free acts drawing large crowds at 10 30 PM.
Winchester hosts Dollar Day sale on Friday and Saturday July 19 and 20 with special prices advertised for shoppers. Numerous stores participate offering bargains and doorbusters during the two day event.
Residents report a mother striped cat and her three kittens attempting to cross the 300 block of South Washington street. The scene drew curious neighbors as a household dog confronted the felines and was sprayed by the cats, causing nausea and a strong odor.
London reports British troops in Kenya bordering Ethiopia and Italian Somaliland have been partially redistributed for front contingencies. Ethiopian mobilization is expected as Haile Selassie plans a parliament address and a national Red Cross organization begins training amid widespread drill and arms resupply.
Round Hill Presbyterian hosts a yard party charity on July 19 to aid the Round Hill 4-H Club. The event includes a Priday program with games and refreshments. Proceeds support 4-H projects and community youth activities.
A brief market note lists hats for sale at Terret with a price of one dollar per day appear on a Saturday. The entry shows calendar stamps Mary 8 dated July 16 to July 21.
Fire broke out around 6 30 last evening behind Henry Kern’s Bowling Alleys on North Loudoun Street. Firemen quickly contained the blaze, saving the rear of the poolroom and headings. Repairs and renovations delay the grand reopening planned for today. loss covered by insurance and building owned by Mrs C E Huntsberry.
Washington July 17 Republicans announce a state wide meeting in Roanoke on August 3 to organize Republican clubs for Roosevelt in 1936. Clarence R Ahalt says New Deal Democrats fear losing Virginia and the effort aims to mobilize for the presidential campaign and tax efforts next fall.
Mrs Margaret Waley, 19, convicted in the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case, receives a 20 year federal sentence at Milan Michigan. Judge Cushman overrules arrest of judgment and new trial motions. Waley shows no emotion and remains silent at sentencing. Her husband awaits a 45 year term. co defendant Dainard remains at large as DOJ agents continue the search.
Roy T. Haines testifies before the House rules committee that Dr. Harry Cory of the Public Works Administration said no progress on Quoddy until the holding company bill clears. Brewster is urged to return from Maine as he is accused of delaying Quoddy.
A passenger train in Upper Sandusky crashed into a truck trailer causing destruction over three blocks and injuring ten people. Other items report a hotel proprietor killed in Staunton auto wreck and global financial and political tensions.
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