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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1934

Page

2

Front Royal Brevities: Local Club Meetings and Social Tours

In Front Royal Virginia on June 20 the What-So-Ever Circle of the King's Daughters met at Mrs. James Compton’s Riverton home. Plans were set for next year and for the Virginia convention’s fall visit to Front Royal. The Ladies Aid Society announced a lawn fete on the church lawn tomorrow from 7 to 10 PM.

Front Royal King’s Daughters James Compton Riverton Effie Compton Hugh Bowman Jessie Borden Steed H. E. Martin Nineveh Virginia Ladies’ Aid Society of The Methodist Church

Death summons comes quietly to Miss Russell

The funeral for Miss Lucy Warden Russell will be held at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with Rev. E. B. McGukin officiating and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are listed, and the piece honors her as a longtime Turner Ashby Chapter U D C member and Stonewall Memorial Association leader.

Russell Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church E. B. McGukin Mount Hebron Cemetery John M. Steck Robert S. Bell Fred Fred 8. Boyd, J. Henry Moling, Jr.; Stewart Bell and Harold C. Sheetz Lucy Warden Russell Turner Asby United Daughters of the Confederacy South Winchester Stonewall Memorial Association Turner Ashby Frederick County Court House Lawn Stonewall Cemetery Tennessee Miss Russell

Five Prisoners Taken To Farm

Five local prisoners moved yesterday by prison van to the state farm on the James River above Richmond to complete their terms. Names listed include George Hott nine months terms and fines, Charles Washington colored ninety days, Marion Barrett two months and ten dollar fine, Melvin McKee one month and a hundred twenty five dollar fine, Maurice Murnan six months. The jail now houses 23 prisoners from city and county, fewer than usual.

State Farm James River Richmond George Hott Charles Washington Marion Barrett Melvin McKee Maurice Murnan

Mayor Anderson Urges Drivers to Protect School Children

Mayor Charles R. Anderson issues a warning to automobile drivers to take pains to protect the many children on streets after school hours. He urges parents to enforce traffic rules with older children and cautions young drivers and pedestrians to be vigilant. cops are friends to kids and help in crossings.

Charles R. Anderson

Frederick county corn hog contracts approved for Washington payment

All 382 corn hog contracts for Frederick county have been approved by the State Board of Review and are being prepared for mailing to Washington. The county allotment requires reductions in corn production litters and pigs, with payments estimated over $44 000 once contracts are certified. County Agent Stine says certification should occur within a week.

Board of Review Washington Frederick County State Board of Review Richmond Agricultural Adjustment Administration Stine

Board of Review notices on contract allotments mailed soon

The Board of Review announces that each contract allotment notice will be mailed within the next few days, informing involved parties of their allocations and related details.

Board of Review

Scouts Join Hands In Large Lawn Festival

Winchester residents are invited to a yard party at 7 pm tomorrow behind the Baptist Church on Angerona Terrace. Boy Scouts will organize, Girl Scouts will serve refreshments to raise funds for a summer camp at Camp White Rock in Capon Bridge West Virginia. The Blue and Gold Orchestra directed by George W. Jones will provide music. The Girl Scouts led by Mrs Eugene B Cooper and Miss Edith Cornell will serve treats with help from a community committee. Ponies will offer rides for attendees.

Winchester Baptist Church Angerona Terrace Boy Scout Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Camp White Rock Capon Bridge W. Va Blue and Gold Orchestra George W. Jones Eugene B. Cooper Edith Cornwall

Scouts Plan Blocked Play Area Under Leader Guidance

A local scouting event will set aside a block under permission of the police for this activity. Troop 1, led by T. Scouts, will feature Steve Wante as entertainer with assistance from Walter Massey.

T. Scouts Wil Steve Wante Walter Massey

Council Seeks Repairs For Obstructive Sidewalks

City Council members called attention to obstructions on South Loudoun street between Boscawen and Cork. Elevated cellar doors and slanting pavements hinder pedestrians. Property owners urged to rebuild doors and straighten brick walks with front sidewalk improvements.

Loudoun Street Boscawen Cork

Jack Lavgelock Returns to America as Ruth Remains Champion

Oxford’s champion runner Jack Lavgelock returns to the United States and may discover that Babe Ruth continues to be regarded as America’s leading runner in popular imagination rather than in official competition.

Jack Lavgelock Oxford America Babe Ruth

See Plymouth Special Six at Dodge De Soto Chrysler dealers

Without spending extra, own the Special Six with Hydraulic Brakes and SAFETY-STEEL body. The comfort of Individual Wheel Springing and Floating Power is included at no extra penalty. Today all three low priced cars are similarly priced. Visit a dealer before buying any car.

Dodge de Soto Chrysler Plymouth

Prices and Features of the New Plymouth Special Six

The advertisement lists prices for the Plymouth Special Six line: 4-Door Sedan $620, Town Sedan $655, 2-Door Sedan $580, Business Coupe $560, and Rumble Seat Coupe $590. It presents concise options without additional specifications.

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