15 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1935
Page
1
Wale ys are to be tried in the U S District Court for Weyeraheuser crime. The article notes proceedings in federal court and references Weyeraheuser case details.
Federal prosecutors plan to try Harmon Waley and his wife in federal court for the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. A federal grand jury will convene in Tacoma June 19 for indictments, with William Mahan still at large. Washington officials cite funds as reason for federal vs state action.
Yearlings from Allen Stables drew attention at the two day Upperville Colt and Horse Show in Virginia. Dr L M Allen of Winchester and William Ziegler of Middleburg had entries judged perfect in yearling thoroughbred classes. The Allen gray colt sired by Don Gaulis out of Dulcy and the Ziegler chestnut filly by Polydor out of Marka highlighted the event.
A party of 85 War College officers led by Col George Grunert left Winchester to study the Civil War battles in Virginia and neighboring states. They visited Gettysburg and Fredericksburg, then planned to proceed to Richmond and Chattanooga before returning to Washington.
President Roosevelt reappointed Frank C. Walker of New York as executive director of the National Emergency Council. The office is reestablished as a separate organization from the old NRA.
State highway department officials said they plan to coordinate seven million four hundred twenty five thousand dollars from the PWA with about two million two hundred fifty thousand dollars in regular federal aid for next year.
Berryville Virginia June 15 Richard P Whiting of Millwood bought the brick 12 room residence on South Church street, former home of Dr J E Harris. The dwelling sold for 4700 dollars after a sacrifice bid. Built about 50 years ago by the late Major S J C Moore. The 15 acre orchard was not included in the sale.
The axe hacked body of Herbert L. Morrill 63 bicycle dealer missing a week was found in the cellar of his West Falmouth Maine home. Mrs Mary E Morrill 53 widow was arrested and charged with murder. Morrill's body was wrapped in a blanket and quilt and partly buried with earth.
President Roosevelt signed an executive order to keep the Labor Relations Board intact pending congressional action on the Wagner Labor Disputes bill. The announcement came in Washington on June 15.
Wills of Claude T. McLeod of Stephens City and Mrs. Smith were probated. McLeod's will directs funeral details and a $100 trust for Green Hill Cemetery. Cedar Cliff Church receives $500. real estate largely to Mrs. Josephine McLeod and McLeod daughters. Smith's will leaves specific bequests to four daughters and one grandson with the residue divided among them. Robert S. Smith is executor with a $2,200 bond.
Fred Ericksburg White Oaks travel to Winchester to face the Park Association nine in tomorrow's key matchup. White Oaks beat Culpeper Thursday and Juett is set to pitch as Chub Mallory’s locals seek another win after recovering from Duvall’s absence.
Property holder notice from W. Ritenour states the sale of the fire insurance business to J. W. Arthur. It asks policyholders to continue renewals with the new owner and assures service from Arthur's office. Dated June 14.
Mr A P Wade will be in town Monday afternoon and Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce office to receive applications for Home Owners Loan Corp from distressed home owners.
Lemuel K. Mooers longtime Staunton businessman and Trinity Episcopal Church member dies at 78 after a week of pneumonia. Survived by wife Jessie, son Ralph H. Mooers of Winchester, daughters Anita Trenary and Helen Clemmer of Staunton, and brother Perry Mooers of Richmond. Funeral from Trinity Church in Staunton at 11 a.m. Monday.
Farmers save quail eggs during hay making and arrange with Game Warden F. W. Pingey to hatch and raise the chicks to 12 weeks. At that age half will be returned to the landowner. Pingley can be reached at 2019-F-4.
The Virginia Branch of the National League of District Postmasters meets at the George Washington Hotel starting Monday at 9 AM. Postmasters from 1,950 Virginia locales were invited. James A. Farley will speak at 10 AM with Senator Byrd presenting him.
Sunday to Saturday dinners offered at Fairfax Inn with hours from noon to 3 PM. Call 1070 for reservations and information.
Britain orders eight battalions to be formed immediately for air defense. Five become searchlight units and three, including the Royal Fusiliers, will form anti aircraft artillery brigades ready for action on outbreak of war. Giant searchlights aid London defense with new stations planned.
Prestonburg Kentucky June 15 A man living here ten years as Howard Martin was arrested by Oklahoma officer Fred Daugherty who identified him as Karl Jarrett an escaped convict Jarrett was convicted of murder in Osage County Oklahoma and Martin had married a Kentucky girl after arriving in 1925 and worked steadily for a gas company
The O'Sullivan Rubber Company contributed rubber to protect the grandstand from foul balls and wild pitches and provided enough rubber for all cases. Park management expresses gratitude for the support.
Senate debates the social security bill as House considers misc legislation and NRA extension. Opening arguments on security bill heard yesterday. Ways and Means approves a two year tax extension. transportation coordinator post extended one year. yard party announced for June 20 at Crums Chapel.
Richmond Virginia June 15 Virginia wheat brings 20 to 25 cents more per bushel than western grain because Virginias production fails to meet home consumption. Freight storage and other charges raise the cost to the western price. Only in summer, when small sellers unload without storage, does Virginia price align with the west.
A joint United Mine Workers and Appalachian soft coal operators conference unanimously ratified President Roosevelt's policy to maintain current wages and conditions through June 30. John Lewis, UMW president, called off the strike and set a restart for tomorrow midnight. The group agreed to reconvene June 24 to renew wage and hour talks.
French pursuit planes chased two German ships hovering over the Metz frontier northwest defense works called the Pette Roselle back into German territory. Military officials described the engagement as a patrol overborder incident near Metz France on June 15.
The Daily Vacation Bible School of the First Baptist Church will open at 9 o'clock next Monday morning, June 17, and will close Friday, June 28. Those interested are urged to note the opening date. An article in The Star yesterday implied a Friday opening, which was misleading and regretted.
In Rockville defense argues Anne Lyddane's hush money testimony may yield acquittal. Washington debate over social security bill continues as Senate rushes passage.
In Rockville Maryland on June 15 defense counsel for Mrs Anne Lyddane urged acquittal in a murder conspiracy case. Stedman Prescott attacked key state witness Carnell as a self serving double crosser while noting the involved parties including Harry Elmer Thomas and Carnell. The case centers on motives tied to Mrs Lyddane and her husband Arthur Beall with a $30 000 life insurance angle. The jury heard pleas to overlook flimsy circumstantial evidence and not convict a woman depicted as innocent by her spouse and attorney.
The Cornelius Smith property at the corner of S Loudoun Street and E James Street will be sold at auction in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday June 29 1935. See sale Ardee Aner Uli USE-paseo.
Harry A. Franck has published A Vi bond in Sovietland about travel in Russia under a Soviet official guide. The Handley Library may loan the book and it includes 45 illustrations and a map. The library closes at 5:30 p.m. until September 1.
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