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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

10

Annual Report of County Nurse Reviews Program

Warren County Public Health Nurse Hannah J. Weiser reports for July 1, 1934 to June 30, 1935 a condensed view of work across vital statistics communicable diseases immunizations tuberculosis maternal and infant hygiene school hygiene health education and miscellaneous outreach. The record notes totals by category including visits hours and counts of cases and contacts, illustrating broad public health activity and efforts to prevent disease and promote hygiene throughout the county.

Hannah J. Weiser Warren County

Tourist Information Booth Planned at Front Royal

Front Royal officials announce a Skyline Drive Information booth to be erected under a courthouse umbrella at Main and Royal Avenue staffed by a person to aid tourists. If successful a second booth may open at other town points to provide information about the town.

Front Royal Main Royal Avenue Skyline Drive L. B. Dutrow

Fire Is Nipped In Early Stages

A small blaze over Pender's store in Front Royal caused by an overheated oil stove was discovered around 11 o'clock. C. W. Chrisman, away at work, occupied the room. the Relief Fire department responded and a general alarm was sounded. Damage was under $100.

Front Royal Pender C. W. Chrisman

Irish Rioters Clash at Belfast Funeral Burial Conflict Renewed

In Belfast on July 17 rioters from opposing Protestant and Catholic factions clashed again at a cemetery during burial services for a riot victim. Hand to hand fighting erupted as mourners watched the violence unfold in the graveyard.

Belfast Northern Ireland

Corson Named Assistant to National Youth Director

Washington July 17 commitment announces John J. Corson of Richmond as assistant to the director of the National Youth Administration Aubrey Williams executive director says Corson, a former Virginia NRA compliance officer and newspaperman, takes the post today.

Washington John J. Corson Richmond National Youth Administration Aubrey Williams Corson Virginia Nra

Shenandoah Valley League Standings and Schedule Update

Culpeper leads the first half standings with 3 wins and 0 losses while Front Royal 13, Charlottesville 10 6, Harrisonburg 10 9, Heurich 7 10, Staunton 6 10, Orange 6 12, Waynesboro oye. Week wrap notes first half ends and upcoming games include Charlottesville at Waynesboro and Front Royal at Orange with multiple matchups Saturday and Sunday.

Culpeper Front Royal Charlottesville Harrisonburg Heurich Staunton Orange Waynesboro Oye Waynesboro Charlot Culpeper Harrisburg Charlotte

Moving County Offices Today In Royal

Warren county moves key offices after razing the courthouse. Clerk of the circuit court relocates to former county treasurer space, S Byrne Downing Sr moves to the Masonic building, and the commissioner of revenue shifts to the National Bank building second floor. The old bell is lowered amid interest, showing crude molding ridges. The 100 year old courthouse served as a Civil War hospital.

Royal Warren County Circuit Court S. Byrne Downing, Sr Masonic Warren- Rappahannock Trust Company Commissioner of Revenue National Bank

Softball League May Be Formed in Front Royal Area

Interest grows as Front Royal Lions Club proposes a softball league with multiple town groups forming teams. A committee led by Wallace Thomason will curate players from Lions Club membership. Rotary Club plans a team and other organizations intend to enter. Evening games are planned with several matches expected by week’s end.

Front Royal

Scouts Snooze As AAA Debate Goes Forward

The Senate agreed to limit debate on administration amendments to the AAA bill, capping speeches at 30 minutes on the bill and 15 minutes on amendments. Senator Robinson secured the agreement as the week of debate closed with little accomplished. A group of Boy Scouts visiting the gallery was asleep as proceedings resumed.

Washington Senate Robinson Scou

Chinese Student Weds Girl Who Found His Purse

K. M. James Lin son of the president of China married Miss Viola Brown a Columbus Ohio clerk after obtaining a license at Catlettsburg Magistrate Gordon Ireson said he performed the ceremony. The couple planned to return to Catlettsburg then Detroit The romance began last April when he lost his purse and she found it.

Ashland K. M. James Lin China Viola Brown Columbus Gordon Ireson Catlettsburg Detroit Lin Ohio State University

Vacation Woes Highlight Lions Club Talk

Front Royal Virginia Dr O W Carper spoke to the Front Royal Lions Club on vacation mishears sun stroke heat exhaustion bites from insects snakes food poisoning and swimming cramps He advised prevention and first aid and his remarks drew praise Club president William D Deming led the meeting and committees to plan activities for the year Lions delegates attend the international convention in Mexico City with guests Edward Casarotti and Benjamin K Mae present

Front Foyal Front Royal Lions Club O. W. Carper Carper Tom Kerns Deming William D. Deming J. Frank Forsyth, Jr Frank Stoutamyer A. B. Scott J. Bryan Stokes Henry Trout, Jr Wallace Thomason Dalton Johnson Johnnie Marchi Percy Rogers Joe Biggs David Way Kendrick Mexico City Edward Casarotti Benjamin K. Mae

Miss Dorris Tootle to Wed Miss Mildred Sowers

Miss Tootle of Savannah Ga arrives as guest of the Sowers family in Rockland to serve as bridesmaid at the Saturday wedding of Miss Mildred Sowers and Mr. C Jett Cunningham of Hed ge swill. The note lists other local social happenings and visits.

Front Royal Dorris Tootle Savannah R. Lee Sowers Rockland Alice Sowers Miss Tootle Mildred Sowers C. Jett Cunningham Hedgesville W.va Miss Sowers Fredericksburg College

Lunatic Holds Family At Bay Then Slays Self

An escaped inmate of the Lima state hospital held three members of an Alliance family at gunpoint in their home last night before killing himself when police surrounded the scene. Victims were John Boyd, a First National Bank teller, his wife Mrs Boyd, and their 17 year old daughter. The gunman was J B Cox, once sentenced for kidnapping F A Boiles, Alliance publisher.

Alliance Lima State Hospital John Boyd First National Bank Boyd J. B. Cox Ohio Penitentiary F. A. Boiles Cox

Camel Hair Source Clarified as Squirrel Tail

A short note explains that camel hair brushes use tail hair from Siberian squirrels, not fibers from camels.

French beauty contests will for millions in Green will

Mme Berthe Randon, a Parisian beauty, arrives in New York to challenge the late John Russell Green will. She alleges Green made a will leaving her millions and that a later will erased her share.

Mme. Berthe Randon John Russell Green New York City Green Heas

Had Orders To Destroy Papers In Utilities Probe

Senate lobby committee heard that R. P. Herron of Associated Gas and Electric said his superiors instructed him to destroy all papers that might prove damaging in the utilities bill investigations. A. F. Christenson testified Herron dictated hundreds of anti utility bill telegrams at Western Union in Warren Pennsylvania and signed them with names from a telephone directory. Later copies of the telegrams were found burned in the basement.

Washington R. P. Herron Associated Gas and Electric Company Congressional Senate Lobby Committee A. F. Christenson Western Union Warren Herron

Rover Bottom Raked For Slayer

Tacoma police and a heavy posse searched the Stuck river bottom 12 miles from town for a suspected killer of two Puyallup officers. A Berry Picker’s shack tip led officers to a man fitting the slayer’s description.

Tacoma Wash Puyallup

Federal Debt Surges Past 29 Billion Dollars

Washington July 17 The federal debt has risen above 29 billion dollars reaching a new peak. It previously topped 26.6 billion dollars at the end of August 1919 and first surpassed that mark in mid June 1934 with several new highs since.

Washington

Subtle threats to individual life from nation or class driven education

A critique argues that prioritizing state or class interests in education erodes personal and social integrity. It names independent Asian monarchies including Persia Iran Saudi Arabia Iraq Japan Siam Nepal and Afghanistan to illustrate the context of authority and influence.

Asia Persia Saudi Arabia Iraq Japan Siam Nepal Afghanistan

Parachute Record Attempt by Alice Gibson at 28k Feet

Miss Alice Gibson, 25, plans a world record parachute leap from Clyde Pangborns plane at Floyd Bennett Airport New York. The jump aims for a 28 000 to 30 000 foot ceiling and reflects the era of high altitude experimentation.

Alice Gibson Floyd Bennett Airport New York Clyde Pangborn

30 Hour Week Bill Approved By Committee

Washington July 17 The House labor committee approved a bill to establish a 30 hour week and ban child labor in industries shipping products in interstate commerce Chairman Connery said the measure would replace NRA and the committee directed him to use all available parliamentary procedures.

Washington House Labor Committee Connery NRA

Power lobby spent over a million on utility bill fight

Senator Hugo Black pressed Philip H. Gadsden about how much the power industry spent to defeat a bill ending utilities holding companies. Gadsden admitted $301,000 had been spent recently, while Black asserted billions were invested by the industry.

Hugo Black Alabama Senate Lobby Investigation Committee Philip H. Gadsden Black Gadsden Senator Black

Second Rally By 10000 Republicans Planned In Cleveland

More than 5,000 Republicans from Ohio Tennessee Michigan Kentucky Pennsylvania and West Virginia were expected to attend a regional rally in Cleveland July 8 to 10. Gov. Frank D. Fitzgerald of Michigan was invited as a chief speaker and George H. Bender served as temporary chairman. The Ohio conference mirrors the Springfield Grass Roots convention with no talk of a presidential nominee.

Ohio Tennessee Michigan Kentucky Pennsylvania West Virginia Cleveland Frank D. Fitzgerald Cleve Land's George H. Bender Ohio State Springfield Lll

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bureau The Winchester Evening Star Richard K., Eddy Telephone Front Royal 213 Annual Report of County Nurse Reviews Shenandoah Valley League Sbore Ville AAA Dr. Carper Front Royal News Charles Birgs Nehi Bottling Company Jack Morgan Rehoboth Beach Delaware William Boyd Boyd Camp Overall Helen Schafer Baltimore Selma Scheuer Buddy Payne Roger Payne Afton Inn Bim” Cook West Main Street Charles Tait Washington, D. C H. F. Tait Charles Giles B. Cook Warren County High School Front Royal Rotary Club Lunatic Mme Berthe Randon John R, Green Rover Aud Tonkins Brooklyn Penner Kansas Kenétas Wichita Cleveland's Public Hall Fitzgerald America Chicago
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