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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1934

Page

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Military rule broadened as National Guard enforces Minneapolis strike

In Minneapolis the 206th Infantry adds a shock battalion to guard downtown while Gov Olson declares martial rule. 4000 guardsmen take control to curb truck drivers and employers amid a stalemate with federal mediators. Civil courts stay open. interstate commerce continues with permits.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn National Guard 206Th Infantry Floyd B. Olson Minnesota Adjt F. A. Walsh

Byrd Expedition Members Delayed Reaching Antarctic Base

Mrs. Richard E. Byrd of Winchester received a radio message from Little America indicating the advance base near Ross Bay may not be reached until late August or early September as Antarctic night ends. The note reassured tension over Byrd’s arm injury and stated supplies for seven months were aboard his base camp.

Little America Antarctic Richard E. Byrd Ross Bay Winchester Admiral Byrd Bolling Byrd

Park Club Faces Weekend Doubleheader With Rockville

The Park Club of Wood Point Maryland will host a Saturday game against Hagerstown Coca-Cola and a Sunday clash with Rockville. Rockville, noted as one of the strongest near Washington squads, has recent wins over all opponents. Lineup features Hershberger, Hutchinson, Fuller, Baker, G. Hutchinson, Gukerson, Coleman, Howard and pitchers Big Bill Lanahan, W Coleman, P Coleman.

Hagerstown Coca- Cola Wood Point Winchester Washington Rockville Hershberger Hutchinson S. S Fuller Baker G. Hutchinson C. F Gukerson R. F P. Coleman 1. F Howard Big Bill Lanahan W. Coleman

Stock Markets Rally After War Scare Eases

New York stocks sharply rebound in early trading as European tensions ease. Bonds rise and short sellers cover while cotton and wheat advance and foreign exchange steadies. Sterling opens at 5.035 percent and call money ticks to 1 percent.

Associated Press New York United States Germany Poland Italy Argentina

Gasoline Prices Return to 20.9 Cents in Winchester

Citizens in Winchester faced a return to 20.9 cents per gallon after a temporary 18 cent price, as the 2.9 cent voluntary allowance ended. One station offered 19.9 cents while others absorbed the loss. C. J. Schul of Norfolk, president of the Virginia State Petroleum Code Committee, met with operators amid the price shift.

Schul C. J. Schul Norfolk Virginia State Petroleum Code Committee Pioneer Station Afteri L. H. Zinn State Petroleum Code Committee

Square Dance at Reuss Park Tonight

The Twilight Orchestra will provide music for a square dance at Reuss Park Pavilion tonight. Attendees praise the event for its popularity and wholesome recreation.

Reuss Park Pavillion Twilight Orchestra

Artistic Beauty Parlor Inspection and Free Wave Event

A beauty parlor adjacent to Capitol Theatre will be open for inspection on Monday July 30 at 2 PM. A free permanent wave will be given at 8 PM as part of the event.

Capitol Theatre

Desirable bargains in dependable merchandise

SPECIAL FOR SUNDAY 1 pint of orange or pineapple ice with each 1 quart of ice cream. SANITARY DAIRY 21 E Gallagher street Moling and Cather Desirable bargains in dependable merchandise.

Sanitary Dairy E. Gerard Street Moling and Cather

Imposter Impersonates Miller's Magazine Subscriptions

A notice warns that someone is soliciting magazine subscriptions under the Miller's name. The public is told there is no agent representing Miller's. The alert urges caution to avoid fraud.

Miller

Modern optical department offers reliable eye care

Hodgson & Brown, registered optometrists, advertise eye care services and lens fittings with priced frames. The copy touts an updated optical department and eyes aided without drops, suggesting professional exams by registered optometrists.

Hodgson & Brown

Yard Party Benefit for Paynes Chapel S. Aug 2

Ridgeway hosts a yard party Thursday August 2 as a benefit for Paynes Chapel. Details show dates and times including 1-27-30 Aug 1 1p 31.

Ridgeway Paynes Chapel S

Wanted home for unusually intelligent black and white kitten

A three to four month old black and white kitten seeks a loving home. Call 629-1 for adoption details. Note the small ad appears in a dated classified notice from July 26.

Report Agents Holding Two In Dillinger Case

Federal agents hold John Dillinger allies including his sweetheart Polly Hamilton Keele and a plastic surgeon who helped alter Dillinger’s appearance. Anna Sage the woman in red reportedly remained in custody as investigators probe the route of the gang’s deaths. Probasco, a government operative, was questioned and died jumping from a high floor during the inquiry.

Dillinger Chicago John Dillinger Samuel P. Cowley Department of Justice Anna Sage Polly Hamilton Keele James Probasco Homer van Meter Probasco Federal Bureau Government Bureau

Shinholtz Fined for Reckless Driving in Funeral Procession

Tom Shinholtz was charged with reckless driving and fined 7.25 in Police Court after he allegedly drove through an intersection as a funeral procession passed by. Police officers cited the incident as the reason for the penalty and costs.

Tom Shinholtz Shinholtz

Directors Re-elected At Winchester Woolen Company Meeting

At a Winchester Woolen Company stockholders meeting on Tuesday night all directors were re-elected for another year. The board includes H C Sheetz Sr W A Bailey Percy Miller M D Weaver Stuart Perry Elwood Smith and C P McViar Fred B Hunt is manager. Five sixths of stockholders attended and reported the firm had good business last year with over $100 000 paid out locally and 125 to 150 workers employed. The company formed about three years ago by taking over the Arthur G Jones plant after officers were implicated in fund misuse. The mill was bought cheaply and capitalization stands at 60 000 while an appraisal values the mill well above 195 000.

Winchester Woolen Company H. C. Sheetz, Sr W. A. Bailey Percy Miller M. D. Weaver Stuart Perry Elwood Smith C. P. McViar Fred Winchester Arthur G. Jones Company

Miss Gertie Finchum Returns Home After Operation

Miss Gertie Finchum of Berryville Avenue has been moved to her home following an operation at Memorial Hospital. The report notes her removal and continued recovery under care at home.

Gertie Finchum Berryville Avenue Memorial Hospital

Funeral Rites For Mr Crenshaw Held At Late Home

Funeral services for Dibr ell Duncan Crenshaw 66 who died at Memorial Hospital will be held from his late home at 710 South Stewart Street tomorrow at 2 pm. Rev Dr E L Wolfe and Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker will take part. Interment follows in Ivy Hill Cemetery Upperville Fauquier County Va. Pallbearers listed from Upperville Richmond and the city.

Dibrell Duncan Crenshaw Memorial Hospital South Stewart Street E. L. Wolfe Winchester Harrisonburg M. E. Church South Hubert Sydenstricker Braddock Street M. E. Church Stewards Upperville Fauquier County Ivy Hill Mr. Crenshaw Thomas B. Glascock William G. Fletcher Lewis McKenzie Judkins Richmond C. L. Nicodemus William M. Richards E. P. Bean

Vesper Service on Handley Grounds Changes Time

A union vesper service will be held Sunday evening on Handley High grounds with a new start time of 6 30 p m Music is led by Floyd Haines and The Chanters The program lists Invocation Hymns Scripture prayers anthems and an evening message by Dr D C Buchanan with additional prayers by Rev R B Camp E B McGukin and Rev W L Dudley

Handley Grounds Handley High Floyd Haines R. B. Camp Jesus The Chanters D. C. Buchanan R. B. Nelson W. L. Dudley

Winchester Band concert at John Kerr School grounds

The Winchester Concert Band performs a summer program at 8 pm on the John Kerr School playground lot at Cameron and Cork streets. Chairs provided for the elderly by R T Jones and Company. Directed by Prof W H McIiwee with marches, overtures, dances, and selections from The Chocolate Soldier and National Emblem.

Winchester John Kerr School Cameron and Cork R .T. Jones and Company W. H. MclIiwee Herbert Clark Herman, Marceau Alita Losey Strauss Bagey

Public Sale At Keel Farm Near Middletown July 30

Public sale at C. L. Keeler Farm four miles west of Middletown on July 30 at 10 a m. Items include three cows some fern and hay household goods and antiques. Harry L. McCann agent for executor.

C. L. Keeler Middletown Harry L. McCann Agt

Austria Prepares Defenses as Capital Braces for Threats

Describes feverish preparations by Austrian authorities for protecting the capital amid reports that large sections of the country are near anarchic conditions. Authorities warn of rising disorder and mobilize defenses and security measures to safeguard key areas.

Austria

Troops mass in Vienna as Austria braces for conflict

Reports from Senna indicate Austria nears anarchy with Vienna ringed by Heimwehr troops. Ballhausplatz and government buildings are fortified while candles lighted predict possible power cutoffs. Officials cite heavy losses among Heimwehr and rising calls to send forces to Carinthia amid Nazi advances.

Associated Press Senna Vienna Heimwehr

Little Ones Found In a Sorry Plight

A Child Welfare Committee report details a Winchester family of children living without schooling or guidance. The father is in the penitentiary and the mother in Western State Hospital, prompting a plea for interested families and donations to Mrs. Robert T. Barton, Miss Margaret Hurst, or Mrs. G. C. Rose to aid in training and placement.

Winchester Penitentiary Hopsital Robert T. Barton Margaret Hurst G. C. Rose Child Welfare Committee

Bible Digest To Be Presented By Golden Rulers

The Golden Rule Bible Class will present the booklet A Bible Digest For Busy People at their Sunday morning meeting. Rev. W. O. Talbert, author, will make the presentation. An program includes Misses Patton and Cather with Carl Cather and Eugene Russell, pianist Mrs. Carl Cather. C Hartman, a noted teacher, will lead the lesson. Over 100 men are invited at Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Everyone attending will receive a booklet.

Baltimore W. O. Talbert United Brethren Church Gladys Patton Mary Cather Carl Cather Eugene Russell Golden Rulers C. Hartman Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Two Men Cited for Driving Cars Without Tags

Timber Ridge residents I. B. Kerns and Edgar Muller were fined by Magistrate A. J. Tavenner for driving without license tags. State Policeman R. E. Bayliss arrested them on a country road in western Frederick County.

Timber Ridge Frederick County A. J. Tavenner I. B. Kerns Edgar Muller R. E. Bayliss

Republican Chairman Sees Revolt Against Roosevelt Deal

Chairman Henry P. Fletcher of the Republican National Committee says a revolt against the New Deal is growing in the middle and northwest. He predicts increased relief spending before the fall elections to secure a new deal Congress and expresses optimism for Republican gains. He cites "thinking people" opposing vast New Deal expenditures.

Fletcher Roosevelt Associated Press Washington Henry P. Fletcher Republican National Committee Congress Republican

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