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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1935

Page

3

Local Life Agency News and True Blue Girls Retreat

An Atlantic Life district agent Mason and associates Brown and Shryock occupy offices at 109 North Loudoun Street. The True Blue Girls Sunday school class from the Presbyterian Church will camp next week at Bubbling Springs, chaperoned by their teacher, staying in the Miller cottage on the Capon River. Readied by a portion of the group this evening, others will join Monday morning. attendees include Catherine Rusk and Marjorie Atwell among the members.

The Star Mason Atlantic Life North Loudoun Street Leonard W. Brown Wilmer F. Hshryock True Blue Girls Presbyterian Church Bubbling Springs Messrs William and Godfrey Miller Capon River Catherine Rusk Marjorie Atwell Helen Hatcher Thelma and Edna Courtney Louise Largent Margaret Jane Athey Nancy Glass Elizabeth Campbell Ruth Atwell Tie Life

No Visitors Ordered At Girls Scout Camp Under 18

Health officer Dr L M Allen announces that no visitors under 18 will be allowed inside the Girl Scout Camp gates tomorrow afternoon The measure aims to protect girls in camp from exposure to infantile paralysis and prevent embarrassment to families and the camp Parents and friends are urged to cooperate with the camp committee and director

L. M. Allen

Social Calendar Activities and Club Meetings

A weekly roundup of gatherings including Girl Scouts Camp White Rock events, Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel Tuesday, Junior Choir at United Brethren, Kiwanis luncheon, Winchester Elks and Grace Lutheran Adult Choir practice, Rotary Club at Winchester Golf Club, and American Legion Robert Y. Conrad Post luncheon at George Washington Hotel.

White Rock To Rock Lions Club George Washington Hotel United Brethren Church Kiwanis Club

Miss Lois May Salmon Weds Mr Duffey

Miss Lois May Salmon daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Salmon of New York City married H J Duffey Jr of Greenwood Va in the chantry of St Thomas Church the Rev Roelif H Brooks officiating. Mrs Salmon Jr was matron of honor and Melville H Bearns Jr was best man. The couple will live in Greenwood.

Lois May Salmon Walter Joseph Salmon New York City St. Thomas’ Church H. J. Duffey, Jr Greenwood Harold Johnstone Duffey Middleburg Roelif H. Brooks D. D Virginia Tyler Peters Washington Melville H. Bearns, Jr Warrenton Spence School Hermitage Versailles France Ritz-Carlton

Presbyterian Young People Host Evening Vespers

The Presbyterian Church youth will host a vespers service in the yard behind the annex at seven. Miss Helen Knight leads with Rev. E B McGukin discussing Should We Choose Our Movies. Solo by Mrs R B Campbell and a flute tribute by Court ney Jones. Also notes of travels for Miss Lucille Hardesty and Miss Frances Rutherford. The sixth annual Josiah Payne descendants reunion is set July 25 at the Big Springs camp. Everyone is invited. rain or shine.

Presbyterian Church Helen Knight E. B. McGukin R. B. Campbell Courtney Jones Winchester Lucille Hardesty Frances Rutherford Clarke County Greyhound Columbus Ohio Kansas City Josiah Payne Ernest Payne Big Springs

Winchester Golf Club Faces Purcellville Final in Bi State

Winchester Golf Club sends ten players to meet Alexandria on Purcellville course for the Bi-State final. Martinsburg and Purcellville pair off as Edward C. Goss leads the local team in the tournament. The Winchester Club holds a four point lead over Alexandria.

Winchester Golf Club Alexandria Purcellville Martinsburg W. Va Edward C. Goss Winchester Club

Christian Endeavor Yard Party Promises Good Food and Fun

Preparations by the Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ for a yard party on the evening of July 23 near Mrs. Cc. L. Butler's North Braddock street home. Proceeds go to the church bulletin fund. Public welcome for a lively evening with plenty of eats.

Hristian Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor Society The Church of Christ Cc. L. Butler North Braddock Street

Winchester Dentist Dr Kerlin Takes Two Week Vacation

Dr Raymond H. Kerlin of Winchester departs this afternoon for Virginia Beach for a two week vacation. He will resume practice in his office on Monday morning, August 5.

Raymond H. Kerlin Winchester Virginia Beach Kerlin

Dr. L M Allen Confined After Ankle Injury

Dr. L M Allen, who sustained an ankle injury on July 4, has gone to the hospital for treatment. He has remained inactive for several days to allow recovery and a quiet period is advised. Mrs Julian Rogers and her niece Miss Mary Louise Conner visit the former’s brother, Rev J H An at his Frankfort home.

Allen L. M. Allen Julian Rogers Mary Louise Conner J. H. An Frankfort

Hand of Death Ends Cecil Lean Career of Musical Comedy Star

Cecil Lean, famed musical comedy star, died of a heart attack at Plymouth Theatre New York aged 57 while walking with wife Cleo Mayfield. The Lambs Club member will be buried in Lake Sunapee New Hampshire. The Leans, longtime partners in vaudeville and stage, were associated with Florence Ziegfeld and starred in No No Nanette Of Thee I Sing and Everybody's Welcome.

Cecil Comedy Lean Plymouth Theatre New York Lean Cleo Mayfield Cecil Lean Florence Ziegfield San Francisco Maine Florida

Scenic Highway Proposed Along C and O Canal Route

The National Capital Parks and Planning Commission would study a scenic highway from Washington to Cumberland Maryland via the Chesapeake and Ohio canal as part of Great Falls National Park. Henry P Bridges of Woodmont Rod and Gun Club said President Roosevelt, during a July club visit, urged the commission to pursue the proposal. The canal is owned by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad subsidiary.

Washington Cumberland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission Great Falls Henry P. Bridges Woodmont Rod and Gun Club Maryland Frederick Delano Roosevelt Bridges The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Mint Employees Go Payless at Denver Mint

In a crowded Denver mint building housing vast gold reserves, about 200 workers have gone five days without pay as their pay checks fail to arrive. The cause of the delay could not be explained by the employees.

Denver United States Mint

Miller Grove farmer dies after black widow bite

Vic Lamb aged 25, a Miller Grove farmer in Cumby Texas, died from complications a week after a black widow spider bite. His right arm was amputated in a bid to save his life.

Cumby Texas Vic Lamb Miller Grove

Barch Delivers Rural Mail Policy Review at Carrier Convention

Roanoke Virginia July 20 Representative Barch Democrat Virginia was to address the rural mail carriers convention. He planned a Washington speech focus on federal rural mail legislation rather than Virginia politics.

Roanoke Barch D-Va Washington Virginia Congress

Rev Dr Tyndall to Preach at Christ Church

Rev Dr Charles N Tyndall of Niagara Falls N Y will preach Sunday morning at 11 oclock at Christ Episcopal Church This will be the only service of the day Rev Dr Tyndall and Mrs Tyndall are visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Peyton J Marshall It was reported John Henkel Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Hinton Jackson ill with bronchial cold is improved Evelyn Whitacre of Martinsburg W Va visiting her aunt Mrs Elmer Whitlock Annie Preston Starling rural supervisor of Frederick County schools left for a summer vacation Martha Coontz moved to 1009 South Kent St after major operation at Memorial Hospital and is recovering.

Charles N. Tyndall Niagara Falls N. Y Christ Episcopal Church Tyndall Peyton J. Marshall Little John Henkel Jackson Hinton Jackson Evelyn Whitacre Martinsburg W. Va Elmer Whitlock Charles Street Miss Whitacre Martinsburg High School Annie Preston Starling Frederick County Martinsville Martha Coontz South Kent Street Memorial Hospital

Register of Business Now Available for Free Use

Thomas' Register of American Manufacturers, a voluminous compilation of data on industry and business in the United States, has been received at the Chamber of Commerce office and is available for free use. Trade names, trade marks, financial ratings and similar information may be obtained with dispatch by use of the volume. There is no charge.

Thomas’ Register of American Manufacturers United States Chamber of Commerce

Party Rolters Welcomed by Kansas G. O. P.

Four leading Young Democrats in Kansas desert the national administration praising Governor Alf M. Landon. They cite federal patronage and rising debt as reasons. Supporters call the move a Landon victory and a boost to a possible presidential bid. Landon's budget is balanced and a pay-as-you-go policy is noted.

Topeka Kas Kansas Landon

Jeweler Crushed To Death As Car Is Hit By Train

Harold V. Wallace, 21, a jeweler, died after his car was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio express at a Darby crossing. The locomotive carried the car 50 feet, blocking the crossing for over an hour while crews removed the body. Train crew members were placed under technical arrest pending investigation as the run continued.

Philadelphia Darby Crossing Harold V. Wallace L. H. Webbing P. M. Raithe H. W. Hope

Administration Moves to Bar Government Suits

Roosevelt administration advances effort to prevent lawsuits against the government as processing tax suits rise to 359. Senate adopts a compromise to allow legal action by processors who bear the tax burden, not passed to consumers. President defends sovereign right to decide who may sue.

Washington Roosevelt Senate United States

Escaped Lunatic Found Praying In Catholic Church

An all night search by Dundalk police and a 50 man posse ended at St. Rita's Church Dundalk where the escaped lunatic from Spring Grove State Hospital was found praying in a pew. He was described as dangerous and officials feared he would harm his wife and mother in law if he returned home. He offered slight resistance when halted but calmed quickly.

Baltimore Dundalk St. Rita’s Catholic Church Spring Grove State Hospital

Charges Extra To Drive Carefully

A Baltimore taxi driver was reported to the Public Service Commission by Roland T. Jones for charging extra to drive carefully. Jones said his cab was on the waterfront with two passengers including a cripple and a heart patient, and the driver demanded a dollar before driving carefully, then drove recklessly.

Baltimore Public Service Commission Roland T. Jones Frederick Avenue Jones

Druggist Slashed By Bandit Gang

Baltimore July 20 Dr Claude M Smoak 37 druggist was slashed on face and wrist by four bandits who forced his car to curb and robbed him of 98 dollars in cash and about 25 in checks. Physicians set 25 stitches in chin cheek and wrist after one attacker flashed a penknife when money was refused.

Baltimore Claude M. Shoak

Winchester Armory Standardization Urged For Federal Aid

Andrew Bell relays a message from Gen S Gardner Waller stating a standardized Winchester armory is needed for federal aid. Waller plans a July 22 Raleigh conference with PWA and officials to discuss projects and funding. Newport News builds a 63000 armory with state aid. Winchester could build a 40000 armory costing 12000.

Andrew Bell S. Gardner Waller Winchester Waller Raleigh N. C PWA Newport News

Sewer Rats Triumph Over Woolen Mill in Softball Clash

The Sewer Rats defeated the Virginia Woolen Mill softball team 8 to 6 yesterday afternoon, marking their fifth win against one defeat after a prior loss to the Cokes.

Sewer Rats Cokes Virginia Woolen Mill Rats

McCue Protests Apple Inspectors Appointment in Virginia

Purcell McCue, president of the Virginia Horticultural Society, denounces Agriculture Commissioner George Koiner for naming Robert Bier and M. A. Hubbard to lead state apple inspection. He calls the move a smoke screen and asserts it bypasses the Board of Agriculture and worsens the apple peach dispute with J. H. Meek directing markets.

G ‘Ood Commissioner of George Koiner Robert Bier M. A. Hubbard Purcell McCue Virginia Horticultural Society J. H. Meek Division of Markets Mr. McCue Meek Hubbard Board of Agriculture Keiner

Relief workers balk at low pay demands

Relief headquarters report widespread resistance to employment offers. A man on relief refus es a Caterpillar tractor job at forty five cents an hour, equating to thirteen fifty a week. A farmer also passes on a farm hand offer of one dollar a day plus meals for his family.

Jones Mr. Shade Dole Clarke County Ana Shade

Wheat Growers Converge for Annual Meeting in July

Wheat production data show 1935 US output near 670 million bushels with a July carryover of 150 to 170 million. Projected 1935-36 supply totals reach 820 to 860 million, assuming normal consumption around 625 million and limited exports amid drought and higher domestic prices.

United States

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