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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1934

Page

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Orchard Foreman Injured as Tractor Overturns on Orchard Bank

Kirby Miller, 35, manager at Baker orchard near Bartonville owned by Fred L. Glaize, suffered a pelvic fracture when a spraying tractor overturned while pulling a spray tank up a bank. He was placed in a cast at Memorial Hospital Parlette and expected to remain for several weeks.

Kirby Miller Baker Orchard Bartonville Fred L. Glaize Miller Raymond Tharp Mr. Miller Memorial Hospital Parlette Tharp

Funeral of Mrs Haines Set For Tomorrow

The funeral of Mollie Savage Haines widow of George A. Haines will be held at 4 o clock Friday at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Rev W O Talbert will conduct the service and interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Cecil Bailey John I Sloat Howard Shockey T J Gatewood William Hammond and William L Poston. The body lay in state at 423 National Avenue Renner residence after removal from Kurtz funeral home. Relatives meet at 3 30 p m to accompany the casket to the church.

Mollie Savage Haines George A. Haines Mount Hebron Cecil Bailey John I. Sloat Howard Shockey T. J. Gatewood William Hammond William L. Poston Samuel H. Renner National Avenue Renner

Swanson Brother of Navy Chief Dies at 73

William G. Swanson, 73, brother of Secretary Claude Swanson, died at Memorial Hospital in Danville at nine o clock after a heart attack Tuesday. A longtime farmer of Swansontown, he had worked in the Dan River Mills cloth department in recent years.

Associated Press Danville William G. Swanson Navy Claude Swanson Memorial Hospital Swansonville Dan River Mills Cloth Department

Italian Bread Sticks Ad at Pure Food Store

Pure Food Store promotes Italian bread sticks priced at 29 cents per plug and suggests serving options with soups salads or cocktails. The item is displayed as a ready snack or accompaniment offered in-store.

Four Teams Join City Twilight Baseball League

Fred W. Forney was unanimously elected president of the City Twilight League at a mass meeting in the Men's Athletic Club rooms on West Boscawen street. The four teams are Bull Hawk Giants Esso All Stars Woolen Mill and Bantam Boys. Games start June 12 at Rouss Park with no admission charged and donations welcome to buy balls.

Fred W. Forney Twi Light League West Boscawen Street Snag” Sargent Bull Hawk Giants Ellworth Keller Esso All-Stars Guy Duff Woolen Mill Bob” Lege Bantam Forney

Pastor Morrow to Preach Farewell at Stine Chapel

The Rev. Guy M. Morrow, recently resigning as pastor of the Opequon group, will preach his last sermon at Stine's Chapel at 10 a.m. Sunday. Sunday School meets at 11. The Christian Endeavor Society holds its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. with Miss Mary Elizabeth Carpenter in charge. a Winchester male quartet will sing and Ellsworth Orndorff, home from Hampden-Sydney College, is expected to give a talk.

Guy M. Morrow Opequon Presbyterian Stine’s Chapel Christian Endeavor Society Mary Elizabeth Carpenter Winchester Ellsworth Orndorff Hampden-Sydney College

Yale To Confer Honorary Degree On The President

President Roosevelt will travel to New Haven on June 20 to receive Yale Universitys honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Carl Lohman Yale treasurer confirmed the award and noted the president, Harvard graduate, may stay at Dr Harvey Cushings home in New Haven.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Roosevelt Yale University Carl Lohman Harvard Harvey Cushing Dr. Cushing Yale James Roosevelt

Pastor Hubert Sydenstricker ill in Roanoke hospital

The Rev. Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker, pastor of Braddock Street M. E. Church, South, is reported to be suffering a slight breakdown. He became ill while en route to Roanoke College for his daughter’s commencement and remains hospitalized. His son Hubert Jr received word from Mrs. Sydenstricker in a long distance call.

Hubert Sydenstricker Braddock Street M. E. Church South Roanoke Hubert, Jr Sydenstricker Roanoke College

Four Die and One Hurt in Reading Auto Crash

Four persons were killed and a fifth critically injured when an automobile plummeted from a dead end into railroad tracks after hitting a heavy barricade. Among the deceased are Maurice Koller, 21, and "Colonel" Klinger, both of Reading, identified by relatives after police checks.

Associated Press Reading Maurice Koller Klinger

Awnings Offered by E. W. Armstrong Co.

An advertisement from E. W. Armstrong Co. at 39 East Piccadilly St promotes awnings for residences or stores. Contact phone 639 for details.

E. W. Armstrong CO East Piccadilly St Eod

Robert McCarty Dies Suddenly in Washington

Robert Lee McCarty 39 a Stephens City native and former Winchester resident died in his sleep from a heart attack at his mother's Northumberland Apartments Washington His widow May L McCarty and sister Bessie Gerschank and Miss Mary McKenzie were traveling to New York when informed He served in WWI with the American Expeditionary Force and later worked for the Agriculture Adjustment Administration in Washington Funeral plans were not set.

Robert Lee McCarty Stephens City Winchester Lula McCarty Northumberland Apartments Washington McCarty L. A.swimley Drug Company Bushnell Peoples Drug Company Agriculture Adjustment Administration United States May L. McCarty Betty Bessie Gerschank Mary McKenzie New York Charles Mort New York Military Academy Cornwall-on the-Hudson Baltimore John McCarty Alice McCarty Lucius McCarty Frederick County France Valley Pike Kernstown

Industrialists to Convene Private meeting on N R A Changes

Fifty or more leading business men plan a private gathering in Hot Springs Virginia on June 16 to discuss N R A experience. Participants include Gerard Swope Myron C Taylor Pierre S Du Pont and Walter C Teagle. The aim is frank analysis and proposals for recovery unit methods with no publicity. Many have served on N R A advisory boards under General Johnson.

Associated Press Washington Gerard Swope Myron C. Taylor Pierre S. Dupont Walter C. Teagle Hot Springs General Johnson Labor and Consumers Boards

For Sale 1929 Marquette Car

For sale a 1929 Marquette driven 30 000 miles and in fine condition. Phone 448 J. 6 7 1p 2t.

Marquette

Square Dance at Shady Rest Camp Gore Va

Shady Rest Tourist Camp in Gore Virginia hosts a square dance on Friday and Saturday at 8 p m. A four piece string band will play. Men pay 40 cents while ladies enter free. Admission details listed as 6 7 1p 1t.

Shady Rest Gore

Studebaker Prices Slashed With Dellinger Bros Ad

Studebaker cuts prices from 75 to 150 dollars, touting deep discounts. Dellinger Brothers urged to shop before buying as listings tout best value and lowest prices.

Studebaker Dellinger Brothers

Uncertainty Over Steel Strike Tops Washington Agenda

Washington tension rises as steel strike doubts loom over Congress adjournment. President Roosevelt signs bankruptcy bill. farmers gain tax exemption on hogs. a $1 million anti-chinch bug appropriation passes. Spokesmen for steel unions meet with Secretary Perkins amid looming June 16 strike.

Associate Press Washington Congress Senate Roosevelt House Hugh S. Johnson New York Perkins

Death Comes To Frank Cooksey In Hospital Here

FRONT ROYAL Virginia June 7 R Frank Cooksey 69 of Rappahannock county near Ben Venue died Tuesday night in Winchester Hospital after a long illness He was a prominent farmer and orch ardist Funeral services were held this afternoon in the Flint Hill Baptist Church with burial in the Masonic Cemetery of Washington He is survived by his wife and two daughters Miss Allie and Miss Annie Cooksey at home Mrs Martha Pound of Nokesville is a sister and Edward Cooksey of Scrabble Rap pahannock county and Elias Cooksey of Taylorville NY are brothers

Front Royal R. Frank Cooksey Rappahannock County Ben Venue Winchester Hospital Flint Hill Baptist Church Masonic Washington, Va Cooksey Allie Annie Cooksey Martha Pound Nokesville Edward Cooksey Scrabble Elias Cooksey Taylorville, Ny

Brain Specialist Treats Asheville Child In Baltimore

The three year old daughter of Dr and Mrs A D Greenwood of Asheville North Carolina arrived by plane and was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital for unknown brain ailment after initial examination. Dr Walter E Dandy, a renowned brain specialist, led the case while the child’s parents and a nurse accompanied her. Pilot Dick Merrill cut his flight time to land at Logan Field at 3 30 this morning returning from Greenville South Carolina.

Baltimore A. D. Greenwood Asheville N. C John Hopkins Hospital Walter E. Dandy Dick Merrill Eastern Air Transport Greenville S. C Logan Field

Farm near Opequon to be sold Saturday

Forty acre farm near Opequon formerly home of Luther Miller will be sold Saturday June 9 in front of the Court House. Sale notice appears in the Will. Be Sold column.

Opequon Luther Miller Court House

Death comes to Mrs. Clouser at home here

Mrs Martha Ellen Clouser widow of John H Clouser aged 70 dies after two weeks illness at 19 South Cameron street Funeral services set for St John s Lutheran Church Mount Williams with burial in nearby cemetery Relatives and friends to meet at the home at 1 pm prior to processional to the church.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Mount Williams South Cameron Street C. E. Seastrunk Gravel Springs Lutheran St. John's Cemetery Statten Cooper Lonie White Harry Richard Millie Snapp William Cabmer E. U. Richard

Crabill Rites Held at Walnut Springs Church

Funeral for Milton Rice Crabill who died Sunday was held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Walnut Springs Church near Strasburg. He married Nellie Grant Hockman in 1889 and leaves a daughter Nina Ketura, siblings, and in laws. Burial at Lebanon. Gypsum Lime Company staff and church members sent flowers.

Wilmington Del Nellie Pryor Buena Vista Wisconsin Crabill Walnut Springs Strasburg F. B. Sapp Lebanon S. E. Stickley Gypsum Lime Company

Mrs Roosevelt welcomed by West Virginia citizens

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt toured Grafton Philippi and Belington in West Virginia to open two subsistence homestead projects. She spoke at each stop stressing interest in the Tygart Valley and Reedsville projects and received gifts including a carved lamp from Philippi residents.

Tygart Valley Reedsville Associated Press Elkins W. Va H. G. Kump Franklin D. Roosevelt West Virginia Grafton Dolores Marian Hollis Husan Philippi Tygart River Roosevelt Belington Mary Neely Senator Neely

Food And Grocery Code Authority Elects Cooper Leader

C. T. Cooper of W. E. Cooper and Son was elected president of the Food and Grocery Code Authority for distributors wholesalers and retailers at a recent meeting. The authority will hear complaints in Frederick Clarke Shenandoah Page and Warren counties.

C. T. Cooper W. E. Cooper and Son Code Authority For Food and Grocery Distributors Frederick Clarke Shenandoah Page Warren Cooper A.C. Sheetz L. Kerlin State Code Authority Richmond Department of Justice

Hodgson & Brown Start Class Clock at Handley High

Hodgson and Brown jewelers begun their tenth annual clock contest for Handley High School seniors. Small student pictures cover the clock face with boys controlling the hour hand and girls the minute hand. The clock is expected to stop Saturday, signaling the wrist watch winner.

Hodgson and Brown Handley High School

Two Stiff Games This Week End

The Winchester Park Association schedules two tough games this coming week. Saturday the Blue Eagle from Martinsburg will meet Park boys, Sunday the Hagerstown Paramount Cabbies visit. Last year the Cabbies beat Park 1 to 0. Park aims to turn the tables this year. All games start at 3 o clock.

Winchester Park ‘Association Blue Eagle Martinsburg Park Boys Hagerstown Paramount Cabbies

Soft water used at Winchester's Steam Laundry

Local notice announces use of soft water at Winchester's Steam Laundry with contact phone 28 and reference 3-26- lp-e. o. d. tf.

Winchester

Wanted Good Clean Cotton Rags Star Office

Help wanted notice seeks good clean cotton rags for Star office. Advertisement states date 5-28 and refers to a one-page classification page.

Star Office

Handley Grads Luncheon Hosted by Local Service Clubs

Handley High School seniors joined Kiwanis Rotary and Lions Clubs for a luncheon at the Geo rge Washington Hotel yesterday. 102 club members attended. 40 Kiwanis, 39 Lions, 23 Rotarians. Delegates Sheetz and Bell plan to attend the Kiwanis International convention in Toronto June 11 to 14.

Ndley High School Ki Rotary Lions Clubs George Washington H Rotarians Kiwanis Club H. C. Sheetz John Rodman, Jr Rotary Club Herbert Miller Lions Club le Roy Cahill E. P. Browning, Jr Handley Sheetz Capitol Theatre Tom Baldridge Kiwanians Lions Andrew Bell Kiwanis International Royal York Hotel Toronto Canada

Grace Ricamore School of the Dance Presents Berryville Program

Mrs. Ricamore's class offers a dance program at Berryville High School auditorium to benefit Grace Episcopal Church Rectory Guild. Dances include a fairy tale opener with Pluck the fairy, wood nymphs led by Elsie Garvin, and performances by Virginia Harris Judy Beverley and others with pieces set to Strauss Liszt and Levy.

Berryville Grace Episcopal Church Berryville High School Grace Ricamore School Ricamore Simon and the Fairies Virginia Harris Straus Liszt Leon Levy Rosebud Wageley Jeanne Randolph

Yard Party at Paxton Chapel Friday Night

Public invited to a yard party at Paxton Chapel on Friday night June 8. Event details include 6 6 1p 2t markings.

Paxton Chapel

Girl Fatally Injured As She Waves To Father At Embankment Wreck

Baltimore dispatch reports a Pennsylvania local train derailment near Little Gun Battlefalls 20 miles north of Baltimore. Miss Margaret Frederick 20 of Parkton Md the sole passenger died aboard after the engine and rear car leaped the rails and plunged 30 feet into the embankment. Engineer T B Bossom 63 of Baltimore and fireman J Balusser 40 of Three others Lysander Morris R Hoffman and Benjamin Unglaub all of Baltimore escaped serious injury. Rescuers spent seven hours recovering six bodies and an investigation was begun by Pennsylvania Railroad authorities with George M Smith arriving at the scene. A hearing was scheduled today in Baltimore.

Associated Press Baltimore Here Margaret Frederick Parkton Bossom J. ©. Balusser Lysander Morris R. &. Hoffman Benjamin Unglaub Frederick White Hall Pennsylvania Railroad George M. Smith Smith

Many Applicants Appear Before Hearing Here

A large group of applicants for beer licenses appeared for hearings conducted by Wade M. Miles at the county Court House. Applicants from Frederick Warren Clarke Shenandoah counties and Winchester city sought permanent licenses or reinstatement after revocation. The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board acts to refuse licenses when suitable person questions or license saturation arises. Miles noted that appearance does not reflect on a person’s reputation and hearings address complaints from various objectors.

Wade M. Miles County Court House Frederick Warren Clarke Shenandoah Winchester Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Miles

Friendship Regular Meeting Announcement

Friendship club schedules its regular meeting for Thursday evening June 7 at 8 o'clock. Secretary Marian Anderson urges members to attend for business of importance.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glaize Mrs. Haines W. G. Swanson Pure Food Store City Twilight Baseball League Otis Sargeant Stine Chapel Robert McCarty Dr. Kerlin Medical College Omimore Pps Upsilon I. By Meliwaine Johnson Ito Raymond Howard Kerlin Lester Kerlin Omicron Kappa Upsilon Fraternity Phi Beta Kappa Kerlin Lynchburg Phi Kappa Phi Medical College of Virginia Psi Omega Skull & Bones Revelers Frank Cooksey W. E. Dandy The Mrs. Clouser Martha Ellen Clouser John H. Clouser M. H. McDonald John Kline Marlboro Davis Moore Washington, D. C Carroll Clouser Star Tannery John I. Clouser Honolulu Hawaiian Islands Harold Collier Howard Allamong Washington, D.c W. H. Himelright Mrs. Roosevelt W.va Food and Grocery Code Authority Is Headed G. O. P. Chieftain Henry P. Fletcher Republican National Executive Committee Chicago Pennsylvania U. S Italy Everett Sanders Handley Grads Marian Anderson Secy
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