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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1935
Page
6
Judge Landis is pictured with Kamm and Johnson as Johnson’s fate depends on Kamm’s hearing outcome. If Kamm wins, Johnson steps down as Indians manager per President Bradley’s statement. Glenn Myatt receives unconditional release as the team moves on.
Princess, a police bloodhound bought 16 months ago by Sheriff Harry McCann and Deputy William New, is praised for tracking criminals. She prefers home life but stays ready to assist in “man-hunting” with the officers. Four puppies from her litter may become future police dogs. The mother was sourced from the National Detective Agency in Norfolk.
The Normandie, on its maiden voyage, reached Ambrose Lightship New York at 9 53 p m after a 29971 mile run from Bishop Rock at 29 98 knots average. It broke all speed records on the Atlantic crossing from Europe to New York in 107 hours 33 minutes Southampton to Ambrose. The ship also logged a 748 mile daily run at 29 92 knots beating Rex record.
Announcement made of the engagement of Miss Mildred Solenberger of Cumbo Berkeley County W Va to Harry T Miller of Inwood, with the wedding planned for the latter part of June. A bridge shower honoring Miss Solenberger was hosted by Mrs. Donald K Porterfield and Mrs. Carroll R Miller on West King street Martinsburg with five tables, prizes, and gifts.
A private train carrying the King of Belogia halted on a secluded siding. A dagger crashed through an open window into the royal car narrowly missing Mary Joe who is masquerading as the king, heightening tension around the impersonation plot.
Mr and Mrs Philip Turner Jr of Front Royal announce the birth of a son named Philip Turner III. Both mother and infant are at Memorial Hospital and doing nicely. Mrs Buckley, former secretary to Mr Lester D Arnold, is noted as a relative. Mr Turner a civil engineer has worked on Skyline Drive for about two years.
Funeral services were held for Donald E. Hott 43 sheriff of Hardy county at Kirby Hampshire county West Virginia. He died of pneumonia at his Moorefield home after a weeklong illness. Burial followed a brief Moorefield service. A native of Hampshire County he moved to Hardy 13 years ago and ran a lumber business before taking office in 1933. Surviving: wife Edna Poland Kirby. three daughters Marguerite Nola Jean. four sons Warden George Wende and Harlan. a sister and three brothers.
Leslie Loomis arrived from Lexington Virginia under guard for a city hearing on charges tied to a Virginia check scam. Authorities say about a dozen warrants total a sum over $100 and Loomis is said to be wanted in several other cities. He was earlier arrested in Charleston West Virginia and held for Winchester police but Lexington claims precedence and he was taken there first to answer charges about taking a car without owner consent.
Several election officials were appointed by the county electoral board at a recent city meeting to fill vacancies from resignations and deaths. Appointments include Bessie Sperry as clerk of elections for Middletown, W. H. Herrell as registrar for New Town, H. S. Brill as judge of elections for Dry Run, and Della Gray as clerk for Armell. The Lamps precinct voting place will move to a suitable building, replacing a schoolhouse in use during November elections. Board members are J. L. Jolliffe, R. A. Kline, and John W. Harper.
A Cedar Creek Primitive Baptists annual gathering drew about 500 people from Frederick, Warren and Page counties and Martinsburg W Va to Marlboro. Elders R H Pitman John Jenkins J T Powers A L Harrison R T Strickler and J T Dalton spoke as all day meetings and basket lunches underwent across Saturday and Sunday with over 100 cars parked on Sunday.
Mrs. Andrew Kirby of Berryville wins first prize in the misspelled word contest with 2.50 dollars. Second prize goes to Mrs. Edwin H. Smith of 112 South Kent Street. third to Miss Jean H. Moling of 526 North Braddock Street.
Roanoke College says Gordon White will finish another year as head athletics coach for the Maroons next month.
Mr and Mrs Harry H Bowers who leased the Fairfax Inn on South Cameron street after a full renovation by owner Mrs Charles M Ebert expect to open to guests about the middle of this week It had been their aim to open June 1 but delays in new equipment arrival held them up A number of transients asked for accommodations but the inn was not yet ready Today it was announced the establishment will be open for guests in a few days
Park teams compete across a busy schedule with the Millwood and Front Royal franchises leading a 14 11 13قس likely standings. The All-Stars, Wild Cats, and Majestic Radio squads posted strong results as scores and records roll in from Martinsburg, Chevy Chase, and Williamsport with a 10 1 0 performance reflected in a .910 winning percentage.
Braves defeated Winchester Motors 17 to 7 yesterday at Stephens City field. George Nickens pitched well for the Braves, scattering Motors hits, while Brill started for the losers.
A kitchen tip suggests forming leftover oatmeal or other cooked cereal into flat cakes, browning them in a small amount of fat, and serving with syrup for the children's luncheon.
Kellogg’s All-Bran is promoted as a popular laxative cereal approved by science and major institutes. The ad notes the product forms a soft mass to ease constipation, offers bulk beyond fruits and vegetables, contains vitamin E and iron, and carries seals from the American Medical Association and Good Housekeeping Institute.
Park extends winning streak to 10 as they blank the Old Timers 2 0 behind strong pitching by Duvall. Ed Burch and Keller lead with two hits each, while Young starts for Park. Sunday Park routs Moorefield Giants 9 1 as Curry and Jewett each collect two hits.
Multiple defendants appeared in Police Court for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Perry Mason of Kernstown paid 15.25 dollars for reckless driving. Others from Upperville White Post Mount Williams Roanoke and Roanoke area were fined 10.25 to 15.25 dollars for various alcohol related offenses.
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