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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1934

Page

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Page Resigns From City Council and Recommends Hazards Cleared

W Nelson Page resigns after 14 years on the Common Council effective immediately. He urges council minutes include eight recommendations including completing C W A projects on Berryville avenue and Millwood avenue, removing fire hazards, installing durable traffic signs, and better marking at Riley corner. Page will continue as postmaster and manage Lewis G Jones Knitting Co.

W. Nelson Page Common Council Page Lewis G. Jones Knitting Co Berryville Avenue Millwood Avenue Pilcher Virginia Woolen Mill Kent Piccadilly Riley Corner

Dismiss Suit For Damage To Track

Judge Philip Williams in Corporation Court dismissed the Huff suit seeking 100 damages to a 3 ton coal truck after testimony failed to prove improper greasing caused the damage. The Texas Company argued bearings and rough use caused the burnt bearings, not the grease job. The case, removed from Judge Weems, concluded with the plaintiffs bearing costs.

Texas Company Philip Williams C. E T. R. Huff Oil Company Elk Garden W. Va Williams Donald Weems J. Sloan Kuykendall James P. Reardon

George B. Womeldorph House Sale At 1002 S Cameron

The George B. Womeldorph house and lot at 1002 South Cameron Street will be sold on Saturday June 9 at 12:00 PM in front of the County Court House. See ad in Thursday's Star. 6-5-1p-2t.ROUND DANCE Thursday with orchestra Haven Oak.

George B. Womeldorph S. Cameron Street Front County Court House

Mrs. G. A. Haines Dies Sud­denly At Son's Home

Mrs. Mollie E. Haines died at her son L Herbert Haines's house 40 East Piccadilly Street after a sudden apoplexy in the bathroom. She was born November 10 1865 in Winchester. Survived by son Herbert Haines daughter Mrs Samuel Renner five grandchildren stepmother and a half sister. Funeral plans to be announced.

Mollie E. Haines L. Herbert Haines East Piccadilly Street Frederick County Ohio Virginia Taylor Jordan Springs Savage United States National Military Cemetery Haines Hannah Savage Samuel H. Renner Winchester Helen Boyer Alma Ethel Renner Richard Lewis Renner T. H. Savage Richmond Katharine Savage Memphis Tenn

Stocks Dull As Traders Plumb Effect of Rally

The market opened with dull and uneven activity as traders awaited further confirmation of recent rallies. Gains were limited with profit taking seen in some areas while overall sentiment remained mildly bullish. Grains moved on rainfall news. cotton and rubber deviated little. silver rose on hopes of silver bill amendments.

Associated Press New York Wall Street London

Eagles Lodge Meeting Notice and Social Session

The regular weekly meeting and social session of the Eagles lodge will be held in their club rooms on Thursday night at 8 p m. All members are urged to be present. Signed Marian Anderson Secretary.

Eagles Lodge

Yard Party Paxton Chapel Friday Night

Public invited to a yard party at Paxton Chapel on Friday night June 8. Store listings note tuxedo white shoe polish 15c a bottle and a tip it mention.

Paxton Chapel Pure Food Store

Federal stock exchange control law signed in Washington

President Roosevelt signed the stock market control bill as Congress completed the reciprocal tariff measure. The House accepted minor Senate changes, and drought relief planning moved ahead with weather concerns. Administration leaders warned that a monetary silver bill could be sidelined if Senate debate drags. The treasury reported 7 billion of subscriptions to 8 billion in new securities.

Associate Press Washington Federal Stock Exchange Control Roosevelt House Senate White House Weather Bureau Kerr Treasury

Crenshaw in Critical Condition at Memorial Hospital

D D Crenshaw prominent local businessman with extensive real estate holdings is critically ill at Memorial Hospital. He was admitted a week ago with pneumonia and later suffered a throat paralysis stroke yesterday morning. The Crenshaws moved from near Rector town Fauquier county five years ago and became well known residents on South Stewart street.

Memorial Hospital D. D. Crenshaw Crenshaw

Public Service Store Buys The Crawford Clothes

The Public Service Store formerly Brown and Fisher has purchased Crawford Clothes Shop stock from the trustees under the deed of assignment. Sale of this stock will start Friday June 8 at 9 oclock with many bargains promised.

Public Service Store Brown and Fisher Crawford Clothes Shop

Pastor Sydenstricker Ill in Roanoke

Dr. Sydenstricker the local pastor is ill in a Roanoke hospital. Prayer services will be held at 8 PM at Braddock Street M E Church South with John H. Rosenberger leading in Rev. Sydenstricker's absence. His illness occurred en route to Roanoke and Salem for Roanoke College graduation events. family reports the illness not serious.

Braddock Street M. E. Church South John H. Rosenberger Hubert Sydenstricker Roanoke Sydenstricker Salem Roanoke College

Farm near Opequon to be sold at noon Saturday

A 40 acre farm formerly Luther Miller's near Opequon will go to sale at noon this Saturday June 9 in front of the Court House. The listing notes the property as desirable and located in the Opequon area.

Opequon Luther Miller Court House

Public sale of Shenandoah Valley Bank stock at court house

Public auction announced for 35 shares of Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock to be sold in front of the court house on June 9 at noon. Duvall and Dunn, auctioneers.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Court House Duvall & Dunn

May Sends $100 For Shepherd Prosecution

A $100 check payable to the Winchester Chamber of Commerce marked For the prosecution of George Shepherd was received by Andrew Bell the chamber secretary from N V May of Burlington NC May the May Hosiery Mill treasurer said he would help cover costs to apprehend Shepherd and bring him to justice. Minneapolis officers require $75 to arrest and return Shepherd to Minneapolis, with travel from Winchester to Minneapolis for trial. If convicted he faces 1 to 10 years for grand larceny of $420. The state will bear prosecuting costs.

Winchester Aot Commerce George Shepherd Andrew Bell N. V. May Burlington N. C May Shepherd Bell Chamber of Commerce H. M. Solenberger James P. Reardon Commonwealth Virginia Minneapolis Grand Marais Canadian C. Lee Barr Peery Eddie Lupton Charles P. Reardon Reardon

Death comes to Mrs Strosnider wife of officer

Mrs Mary Delila Strosnider 54, wife of Amon Strosnider of the Winchester police died at her home 317 South Loudoun street after years of ill health. She lived in Winchester 15 years and was active in Braddock Street Methodist Church. Survived by husband three daughters mother two sisters brother and three grandchildren. funeral Friday at 3 p m from the South Loudoun home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Mary Delila Strosnider Amon Strosnider Winchester South Loudoun Street That County Lloyd C. Carper J. Howard Schindel Newton E. Snapp This City D. William Ritenour B. Umphrey Fuller Kemper Yowell Hagerstown George B. Guthridge, Jr A. Richard Schindel Mary Margaret Schindel Ralph Strosnider

Republicans Outline Liberal Attitude and Anti Government Control

The Republican National Committee released a four page creed declaring a liberal and progressive attitude while warning against centralized government power. It calls for economic initiative and competition but notes regulation to check excess, and accuses a Washington group of seeking full control of agriculture and business amid concerns over spending.

Associated Press Chicago Republican National Committee Henry Fletcher Pennsylvania Washington

Plans to avert steel strike threat discussed in New York

Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute met in New York to discuss plans to avert a threatened June 16 strike. Donald Richberg and Leon Henderson of the N R A planned to attend to urge acceptance of a Roosevelt labor settlement similar to the auto industry accord.

Associated Press New York American Iron and Steel Institute Donald Richberg Richberg Hugh Johnson General Johnson Washington Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Leon Henderson N. R.A Iron and Steel Institute Steel Code Authority Institute Roosevelt

General Mitchell to Speak at Night Flag Day Meeting

General William Mitchell of Middleburg will address a joint American Legion Auxiliary and Daughters of the American Revolution gathering. The talk moves to 8 PM on Tuesday June 12 at the George Washington Hotel as part of a Flag Day celebration.

William Mitchell Middleburg American Legion Auxiliary Daughters of the American Revolution George Washington Hotel

Expect Smith To Plead Guilty On Break In Charges

Joseph Smith, indicted on six counts of breaking and entering, is expected to plead guilty in Corporation Court at 3 this afternoon. Commonwealth's Attorney James P. Reardon said the confession led to the charges, listing entries at B W Sargent storeroom H W Swartz barber shop Valley Food Company Bailey Brothers storeroom L Guiliana storeroom and the Rustic Tavern.

Joseph Smith Corporation Court Commonwealth James P. Reardon Smith B. W. Sargent H. W. Swartz Valley Food Company Bailey Brothers L. Guiliana The Rustic Tavern

Studebaker Price Drops Compared With Dellinger Brothers

Studebaker maintains leadership with aggressive price cuts from 75 to 150 dollars described as nearly the lowest and as good as the best. Dellinger Brothers are recommended before purchase to secure the deal. Dates reference June 5.

Studebaker Dellinger’ Brothers

Home made ice cream sale at Market Street Church

A church sale on Market Street offers homemade ice cream and cake served by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society from 7 to 10 o'clock. Proceeds support church missions.

Market Street Church

Lawn Party by Stephens City M E Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church South Stephens City will hold a lawn party on the church lawn Thursday night June 7. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach with food and fellowship planned for attendees.

Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Stephens City

Windsor Lad Wins Epson Derby With Record Time

Windsor Lad, ridden by an Indian Potentate owned entrant, defeated Easton and Colombo in the 151st Epson Derby at Epson Downs. A crowd of up to 500000 witnessed the Irish bred horse to a 2 34 victory, paying 15 to 2 odds for backers. Prize money totals 1 901 859 dollars for ticket holders with Windsor Lad holders receiving 957 600 dollars.

Associated Press Epson Downs Eng Windsor Lad Rajpipla Colombo Easton Lord Woolavington House of Windsor King George Queen Mary M Fm U. S Dublin Trish Free State Irish Hospital

Chicago Grain Market Prices and Quotations

Closing quotations report from Chicago wheat and corn markets with Baltimore and Winchester readings. Chicago July wheat 99 and Sept 1.00, Dec 1.0114. Corn Chicago July 55 and Sept 57. Winchester delivered 65 cents per bushel and $3.25 per barrel.

Chicago Baltimore The Star Winchester Milling Corporation Stickell Sales Corporation Cash North Washington Street Hagerstown

Carroll Relates How He Killed Youth In West Virginia

Prosecutor Forrest B Poling announced that Lawrence Carroll 30 after interrogation described killing Dale Jones 15 in a fist fight and burying the boy in a hillside cave. Carroll a Weston State Hospital inmate and Gordon Blake 35 were detained after a posse found the body Sunday a leg protruding from rocks. Jones had just finished eighth grade and had been missing since May 27 while going to church.

Associated Press Phillippi W. Va Forrest B. Poling Lawrence Carroll Dale Jones Carroll Weston State Hospital Gordon Blake Jones

Earl Hawkins Named Albin Registrar, Not S I Hawkins

Frederick County electoral board announced Earl Hawkins is the new registrar at Albin after reviewing records, correcting a prior Monday column that listed S I Hawkins. The board confirmed the appointment details to The Star.

Earl Hawkins Albin Frederick County

Porch Shades At Moling and Cather Offer Value

Porch shades add summer comfort at Moling and Cather with reasonable pricing. The ad notes 6 6 1p 16 as a reference detail.

Moling & Cather

Wednesday Night at Shady Rest Featured by Rhythm Kings

One mile west of Gore, Every Wednesday night at Shady Rest presents music by The Rhythm Kings Washington Night Club Entertainers.

Shady Rest Gore The Rhythm Kings Washington

Memorial Rites Honor Confederate Dead At Stonewall Cemetery

Two veterans George Miller and George Dellinger attended the 68th Confederate Memorial Day at Stonewall Cemetery in Winchester. Rev Dr Thomas gave the main address while the Winchester Concertares and Handley High School massed choir performed.

George Miller George Dellinger DR. Thomas Stonewall Cemetery Winchester Frederick County South Lower Oak Valley Lower Shenandoah Valley Virginia Cavalry Imboden Charles T. O’ferrell Virginia Stonewall Mount Hebron Luther A. Thomas Grace Lutheran Church Thomas Charles P. McVicar Son of Robert B. Campbell Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Winchester Concertae Handley High School

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Huffs Haven G. A. Haines Son Thomas H. Savage Marian Anderson Stock Exchange Crawford Clothes Dr. Sydenstricker Lee Jackson Ashby Moseby Old Valley Shenandoah County Henry P. Fletcher Code Authority General Mitchell U .S Star Office Round Stonewall Memorial Association and Friends Company I Virginia National Guard W. H. McIlwee Stonewall Memorial Association
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