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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1935
Page
10
City officials announce a mosquito eradication campaign led by Nat Brown and a FERA crew. They report major breeding sites near Town Spring and marshland areas. oil applications on stagnant pools are planned. Residents urged to remove standing water and clean up trash to boost success.
Washington reports the $4 billion federal works relief fund plans are halted after President Roosevelt clarified expenditure rules. He said the fund will serve 3.5 million unemployed and cap worker wages at 1200 dollars, implying Maryland cannot finance the bridge connecting Baltimore to the eastern shore with this money.
Washington June 1 Holt elect Rush D Holt set to take his Senate oath tomorrow as he reaches the constitutional age of 30. Supporters say polls show he will be seated despite a prior challenge by former senator Hatfield. Holt will be joined in the gallery by his father Dr M B Holt and other family friends to witness the ceremony.
Washington June 18 The government considers dropping 18 subsistence homestead projects inherited by the Resettlement Administration after the homestead corporation’s death June 16. C B Baldwin says some projects will continue while others not yet under way may be dropped, out of 64 total projects 18 are not functioning yet.
Two persons received fines this morning in Police Court. James McCoy was fined 10.25 and sentenced to 30 days in jail for being drunk and fighting. Howard Grim of 233 Kern Street was fined 10.25 for being drunk.
Dr. Raymond Allen Pearson's fate as University of Maryland president remained uncertain after a 12 hour regents session summarizing an investigation of his administration. Twelve deans and T B Symons testified behind locked doors, facing questions about policies challenged by faculty students and alumni groups.
Snapp Foundry paraded heavy hitters in a softball game and defeated Sara Zane 14 to 1. The Foundry team hit four home runs as fans watched a high-scoring, energetic contest between Snapp Foundry and Friendship Fire Company.
Hagerstown Md June 18 Don F Burke a 33 year old Philadelphia race follower has been formally charged with the murder of David L Buchanan a 79 year old rooming house proprietor He will be given a hearing Thursday morning Burke was arrested at the Charles Town race track two days after the body was found with the head crushed He was a roomer at the house Police are still seeking another man in connection with the crime
Public notice of sale by trustee under a 1932 deed of trust on four parcels northwest of Winchester. Properties range from 50 to 109 acres with several houses, total debt $1500 plus interest. Sale July 13 1935 at 11 a.m. in front of the Winchester court house. One third cash, balance in two bonds due in one and two years at 6 percent, insured properties. Trustee J W Baker. auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.
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