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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1935

Page

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Finding of Second Note and Questioning of Man Spur Sleuths at Tacoma

Justice agents pursue the Weyerhaeuser kidnap case as a second ransom note surfaces in Spokane. A detained man in Seattle hours after a Tacoma lead is reported, while federal authorities probe tendered $200,000 ransom bills and money orders from Spokane to Portland. Officials refuse comment as they chase suspects believed to be Northwest-based.

Tacoma Wash George Weyerhaeuser Seattle Spokane Portland Huntington Ore Salt City Miss Vernor Beavers Spoeiyad W. W. Simpson Miss Beavers Issaquah Pacific Northwest Little George

Winchester to Join State Air Tour Amid Road Plans

Winchester will be included in the state air tour with projected county road work. The total cost to bring the tour to Winchester is $100, with $50 subscribed by the Chamber of Commerce. W Nelson Page, postmaster and city planning chair, led donations of $5, leaving $45 to raise. The city earns one representative on the all state tour, covering expenses, with up to two more at $50 each. Plans are tentative but expect a large number of planes and airport improvements could raise aviation prospects. Mr. Bell plans to return soon.

Winchester Chamber of Commerce W. Nelson Page City Planning Commission Bell

Senate committee calls La Guardia to testify on big slum bill

The Associated Press reports today that the Senate Labor committee wants New York Mayor La Guardia to testify on an $800 million slum clearance bill. House considers miscellaneous business. Agriculture committee reviews AAA amendments. Ways and Means works on NRA.

Associated Press Senate Labor Committee la Guardia New York House Agriculture Committee Ways and Means Senate Wilcox

Revival Services by East Cork Street Pastor Starts June 10

Rev. G. A. Thomas of East Cork Street will lead a series of revival meetings at the church starting Monday evening June 10. Evangelist Rev. H. R. Burnett, a blind preacher, will join. Expect good singing as the pastor invites all to attend.

G. A. Thomas East Cork Street H. R. Burnett

Confederate Memorial Day Observance Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd gathered at Stonewall Cemetery on June 6 to honor Confederate soldiers in the sixty-ninth anniversary observance led by the Stonewall Memorial Association and United Daughters of the Confederacy. J Sloan Kuykendall spoke, Burr Powell Harrison introduced him, and veterans, Boy Scouts, and local officials attended. George W Dellinger, 2nd year veteran, sat on the speaker’s stand. Daniel Miller, 97, was unable to attend due to illness._assistant ولسمشر

Stonewall Ceme Turner Ashby Cross Keys Stonewall Memorial Association United Daughters of Conforeacy J. Sloan Kuykendall Burr Powell Harrison Commonwealth Frederick County City Hall Cameron Street George W. Delinger Mr. Dellinger Twenty-third Virginia Cavalry Imboden Charles T. O’ferrer Virginia Daniel Miller Albin Miller Thirty-third Virginia Infantry Fred W. M. Holliday Handley Citizen’s Band Veterans of Foreign Wars Boy Scout Ladies of the Stonewell Memorial Association United Daughters of the Confederacy Br. W. Locke Burr Bartinon J. Sions Kuykendall Dr. Locke Company T W. H. McLibon Dellinger Col B. M

Youth star athlete from Sing Sing signs with Albany team

Pitts, a former Sing Sing inmate and 25 year old baseball talent, left prison to report to Albany’s International League club after a contract offer from Johnny Evers. Warden Lawes appealed Bramham to lift the ban amid protests, while Pitts carried $58.32 and his mother met him at the train.

Sing Sing Leaves Albany, N. Y Ball Club Albany Johnny Evers W. G .Bramham Durham N. C Pitts Lewis E. Lawes Sing Sing Bramham Lawes Franklin Taylor Kings County Edwin Rudd New York City Lawes Automobile

Trunk Line Sewers Proposed To Fight City Floods

City officials consider trunk line sewer arteries in three flood prone areas. Plans, outlined by City Manager Arthur M. Field, would install major pipe and laterals with funding from a sewer bond fund and 20 percent FERA material costs. Three sections including the south end near South Loudoun would be affected.

Okeh Arthur M. Field FERA Leva Mr Loudoun

Capital Gaily Decorated For Shriners Meet

Washington readies for the sixty first Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine conclave drawing about 100000 visitors. Three parades including a Tuesday temple procession and a Thursday night pageant are planned with decorations turning Pennsylvania Avenue into a desert‑themed spectacle.

Washington Order of Nobles of East Middle West Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol White House

Park To Play Meredian A. C. Next Sunday

Park baseball team will host Meredian Athletic Club of Washington D C on the local field Sunday afternoon. Meredians have a strong lineup, but Park is favored based on current form and its near unbeaten record. Saturday they face Purcellville nine, a squad with uncertain local records but reputed strong foes in that area. Park recently beat Cy Young’s lineup of former major leaguers.

Meredian Athletic Club Washington, D. C Meredians Purcellville Cy Young

Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company will be held Friday evening, June 7th, at 8 o'clock. Every member is urged to attend. R. B. Brown, Capt.

Sarah Zane Fire Company R. B. Brown

Window Awnings Special 98c and 189d MO

Miller company advertises window awnings at 98 cents and 1.89 dollars with a mail order option in Missouri. Limited details readable from the public notice fragment.

MO. S. Miller & CO

Graduates Honored at Handley High Luncheon

Kiwanis Rotary and Lions clubs hosted 208 attendees for Handley high school's senior class. Solenberger presided with Rotary’s D J Howard and Lions’ Sam Preston welcoming guests. Music by Lions Quartet and Handley singers accompanied the event. Alden G Alley delivered the keynote on Co operation in the business world.

Kiwanis Rotary Lions Clubs Handley High School Anse] Solenberger D. J. Howard Rotary Club Sam Preston Lions Club Lions Quartet Handley Allan Perry W. R. Legge

Former Local Player Farmed By Cardinals

Former Park star Michael Bradford, who last pitched for O'Sullivan Rubber in the Blue Ridge League, has been farmed out by the St. Louis Cardinals to Huntsville in the Arkansas State League. The letter from Michael to Ernest and Edgar Burch notes daily play, 300 rookies at spring practice, and 100 sent to farms, with Michael stating his team led the league until injuries hit.

Bradford Michael O’sullivan Rubber Company St. Louis Cardinals Huntsville Michael Ernest Edgar Burch Springfield Arkansas State League

Rouss Fire Co. Notice of June Meeting

Charley Rouss Fire Company to hold meeting Friday evening at 8 o clock with special entertainment. M. D. Weaver president.

Rouss Fire CO

Yard Party Benefit for Rest Church at Ridgeway

A yard party is planned in Ridgeway on Thursday June 6 to raise funds for Rest Church. Admission details appear sparse but event is described as a community benefit with proceeds supporting church activities.

Ridgeway Benefit Rest Church

Flood Brings 2000 Homeless in Kaw Valley Area

North Lawrence Kas and surrounding Kaw Valley farm lands were left homeless as the Missouri River rose, flooding 125 square miles of farmland. Officials said no additional deaths and that dams and dikes would withstand the rise as National Guardsmen aided victims in Lawrence.

Kaw Valley City North Lawrence Kas Missouri Lawrence Red Cross University of Kansas Kansas City Colorado Nebraska Kansas National

Anderson Encouragement For Winchester Water Application

Col J A Anderson state Public Works Administrator expressed approval of the Winchester plan to obtain federal funds for a new water source. City Manager Field obtained the form in Richmond and notes further data will be needed before submission to Washington. If approved, the plan seeks 532000 dollars and a council decision on an election may follow.

Col J. A. Anderson Winchester Field Mr. Field Richmond Col. Anderson Washington Council

Friendship Fire Company Meeting Postponed

The Friendship Fire Company meeting scheduled for Confederate Memorial Day Thursday June 6 is postponed to Thursday June 13 announced by Captain C. D. Barnett.

Friendship Fire Company C. D. Barnett

Leaders Drafted Plan as Laval Presses French Cabinet

Albert Le Brun drafted a plan to extend a skeleton NRA setup while Pierre Laval, ex premier, moved from the foreign ministry in a bid to form a cabinet and avert financial chaos in France.

Albert le Brun Pierre Laval France Foreign Ministry

Laval To Try Again To Form French Cabinet

Paris reports Laval, named premier by President Lebrun, again undertakes to form a new government after two days without leadership. Police guard the Elysee Palace as detachments patrol and leaflets call for an all night protest in the capital. Royalists clash with police amid the political maneuvering.

Laval Paris Polticiane Pierre Laval Elysee Palace Lebrun

Mrs Irene Miller Granted Absolute Divorce in Frederick County

Mrs Irene Miller received an absolute divorce from Marvin Miller in Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Philip Williams presiding. Grounds cited were desertion. Their 7 year old son Charles is placed with his grandfather pending further order. The defendant's cross bill was denied.

Irene Miller Marvin Miller Philip Williams Frederick Charles

Reformers claim Farley eyed 1940 White House

Washington June 8 William H Anderson former anti saloon league campaigner and now secretary of the American Christian Alliance told Baltimore conference of the Methodist Church that Postmaster General Farley said his own presidency in 1940 was blocked only by his Roman Catholic faith He said the United States is controlled by an administration run by a Papal Empire with Romanists guiding repeal and shaping national policy through Roosevelt and Farley He claimed Farley opposes reapportionment based on citizen counts and accuses Catholics of building a Romanist political machine.

Washington William H. Anderson Antisaloon League American Christian Alliance Baltimore United States New York Anderson Papal Empire Rome Roosevelt Farley

Congress Action Would Repeal President Powers

Congress acts to extend a skeleton NRA organization to April 1 1936 and to repeal presidential power to prescribe approve or enforce codes of fair competition. The measure aims to curb federal control while maintaining labor standards via interstate cooperation. President Roosevelt may send a message soon on inheritance taxes and gift taxes, with debate over enforcement and revenue plans continuing in committees.

Washington NRA House Senate Administration Roosevelt Ways and Means Committee

World News At A Glance From Across The Globe

Annapolis Midshipmen receive diplomas and Bachelor of Science degrees. A second kidnap note surfaces in Tacoma. Shriners convention advance guard reaches Washington for a large meeting next week. Kaw and Missouri river floods spread across thousands of acres of farm land near Kansas City. Mrs May H Carey awaits execution with her son in Georgetown Del. she panics. W M Carter convicted in Laurel Miss for the legs killing of Daisy Keeton and sentenced to life. A skeleton NRA organization extension until 1936 is agreed by leaders. Francois Pietri fails in Paris bid to form government amid gold withdrawals. Ivan Mutshurin in Mushurinsk near death from stomach ulcers.

Annapolis Tacoma Wash Washington Shriners Convention Kansas City Kaw Missouri Georgetown Del May H. Carey Laurel Mushurinsk Ivan Mutshurin

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Weyerhaeuser North General E. Lee Andrew Bell Capitol Hill Warren County Front Royal News Star Today Burr P. Harrison Geo. W. Dellinger Cursafity of Archie Hahn, Jr Bernard Baldwin George Cooper Griffith Dodson Edward Hudgins Mystic Order Sarah Zane Fire CO Alden G. Alley Cardinals Charley Rouss Fire Company M. D. Weaver North Lawrence, Mo Bulletin W. H. Anderson U. S. Presidency Congress Supreme Court World News
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