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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1932

Page

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Capitol Police plan to evac veterans from Washington

Pelham D. Glassford reports talks with Walter Waters on evacuating most of the bonus army in the capital while few remain. Cooperation hinges on permanent Washington quarters until Congress votes the bonus. Meanwhile Pittsburgh wives vow to lead a march if a cash bonus is not voted this week.

Pittsburgh Associated Press Washington Pelham D. Glassford Glassford Walter W. Waters Waters Congress George Huey

Unemployment Bill Adopted by Senate with Ex Service Men Preference

The Senate adopted a Democratic unemployment relief bill with an amendment by Senator Tydings. The measure, aimed at a $2.0 billion program, includes a provision to give preference in labor employment on projects to ex service men with dependents.

Associated Press Washington Senate Tydings Maryland

Lorenzo Price Identified in Baltimore Truck Mishap

The Bunker Hill driver Lorenzo Price, son of John Price, was named as the operator of the disabled truck that struck a group in Baltimore early Sunday, killing one and injuring several. Police had earlier mixed up the name with Irene Price of Winchester.

Bunker Hill Baltimore Lorenzo Price John Price Irene Price Winchester Star Lawrence Lorenzo

Wave of City Robberies Strikes Winchester Stores

Recent robberies across Winchester continue as a Ramsburg establishment on East Piccadilly street is entered by breaking a rear window. About $5 in cash is taken from the register while other items remain untouched. Police note possible gang activity with lookouts aiding the thieves.

Winchester Ramsburg East Piccadilly Street Roland C. Ryan C. W. Hollis

Allen Entries Show Colors At Upperville Show

Clifton Farm Stables of Dr. Lewis M. Allen dominated the Upperville Horse and Colt Show in Northern Virginia. Red Tape, famed in Virginia and Washington DC rings, took second in a large thoroughbred hunter class. Clifton's Dream also earned a second in the 2-year-old hunter division. A joint hunt team owned by Dr. Allen and Ernest Woolf placed second in a highly competitive class.

Virginia Clifton Farm Lewis M. Allen Upperville Red Tape District of Columbia Clifton’s Dream Dr. Allen Ernest Woolf

Fracture Suffered After Fall From Road Scraper

John Nesmith of the Gainesboro area was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital around 11 40 this morning with a fracture of the leg just below the hip after falling from a road scraper in the neighborhood. Dr. George G. Snarr set the bone and Nesmith’s condition was reported satisfactory this afternoon. It was not learned whether the injury occurred by entanglement in the machinery or being passed over.

John Nesmith Gainesboro Winchester Memorial Hospital George G. Snarr Nesmith

Market Probe To Be Continued

The Senate authorized continuing its banking committee stock market investigation until March 4 of next year. The action was taken in Washington at a Senate session on June 21.

The Associated Press Washington Senate Today Banking Committee

Prohibition Dominates 1932 Democratic Campaign at Convention

At the Democratic National Committee headquarters John J. Raskob backed Shouse as permanent chairman and urged leaving prohibition to delegates. Indiana Democrats approved a temperance plank seeking repeal of the eighteenth amendment and state control of liquor with a national non-partisan convention to decide.

Associated Press Chicago John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee Raskob Jouett Shouse Executive Committee Shouse Roosevelt Walsh Montana Alfred E. Smith Indiana Indianapolis Ind Congress

Reuben Gibson Dies at Walnut Hall Stables

Reuben Gibson 37 a renowned trainer at Walnut Hall Stables near Boyce Virginia died after a ten week illness from sarcoma attributed to neck infection from a collar button. Survived by widow Florence and children Elizabeth Katherine and William with his mother and siblings including Elizabeth Gibson and Richard Gibson. Funeral at Walnut Hall with burial in Orange family cemetery.

Boyce Reuben Gibson Walnut Hall William J. du Pont, Jr Gibson Orange County Montpelier Thomas H. Sommerville Mr. du Pont du Pont Summerville University Hospital Charlottesville Florence Gibson Elizabeth Katherine Gibson William Gibson Mrs. Gibson Elizabeth Gibson Richard Gibson Orange

Clean-up Day Planned at Mount Hebron Cemetery

Cemetery at Mount Hebron, two miles north of Cross Junction in Frederick county, will host a clean-up Thursday afternoon June 23. Residents are urged to help improve the burial ground ahead of Memorial Day services Sunday June 26 at 3 p m, with the public invited to attend.

Mount Hebron Cemetery Cross Junction Frederick County Mount Hebron

Kern Jr. Admitted to Winchester Bar by Judge Williams

Harry R. Kern Jr son of a prominent Winchester attorney was admitted to the Winchester Bar on order of Judge Philip Williams. A University of Virginia Law School graduate class of 1932 he edited the Virginia Law Review 1931 32 and passed the state bar in 1931 He will practice with his father in Kern and Kern on Reuss avenue.

Harry R. Kern, Jr Winchester Harry R. Kern Philip Williams Kern Law School University of Virginia Circuit Corporation Delta Phi Fraternity Phi Delta Phi Fraternity Virginia Law Review Virginia State Bar Virginia Reuss Avenue Kern and Kern

Quality and Hotel Services Item Prices Advertised

Spring chicken at 50 cents and chicken stew for 30 cents appear in a hotel services ad. Jack Cofffee Shoppe lists a special sale for Jack Frost Homemade Ice Cream. Prices: 1 pint 15 cents or 25 cents. Located at 2042 S Braddock St.

Jack Frost S. Braddock St S. Braddock

Apple Brokers Claim They Were Notified About Tax

Longstanding Winchester apple brokers say they were first informed this month that they must pay a license tax. They deny evading taxes and blame a Richmond directive to the state tax department for the enforcement.

Apple Winchester Richmond State Tax Department C. P. McVicar the Revenue

Handley High Band Tryouts Meet Notice

Special notice to Handley High School boys aiming for band positions. Mr McIllwee will meet them in the Handley building room at 10 o clock Wednesday June 22. Sp lit.

MclIlwee Handley High School Handley Building

Betsy Ross and Crystal Restaurants Offer Deep Price Cuts

Both Betsy Ross and Crystal Restaurants announce drastic reductions effective today. Lunches drop to 15c with chocolate nut fudge at 10c, fresh fruit drinks mostly 5c or 10c, milk shakes 10c, Betsy Ross luncheons 40c and 50c, Betsy Ross dinner 50c and 75c, Crystal luncheons 35c with dessert, and many homemade candies discounted.

Crystal Betsy Ross

Schmeling Sharkey Fight Tonight at Oak Grove Camp

Local notice invites readers to attend the Schmeling Sharkey bout at Oak Grove Camp this evening. Also advertised are homemade ice cream prices and a lost ladies wrist watch with reward offered by Mrs. Edgar Mason at 308 Highland Ave.

Oak Grove Camp Schmeling Sharkey Edgar Mason Highland Ave

Five Long Days of Equal Sunrise and Sunset Stated

The Hagerstown Almanack notes five days in June with identical sunrise and sunset times. From June 19 to 23 the sun rises 4.31 a.m. and sets 7.32 p.m., then June 24 to 26 rise 4.32 a.m. and set 7.33 p.m. The sequence continues June 27 and 28 with 4.33 a.m. rise and 7.34 p.m. set. Dog days begin July 3 and run to August 11.

Hagerstown

Garner Backs Repeal and Seeks Democratic Nomination

Speaker John N. Garner, a former Texas cowboy, urged repeal of the eighteenth amendment in a formal statement. He said he voted against it and believed it unsound and unworkable. He noted California and Texas Democrats would support his presidential nomination at Chicago without his solicitation and offered to serve his country and party.

Associated Press Washington John N. Garner House California Texas Chicago

Police Seek Strict Enforcement Of City Traffic Rules

Police announce rigorous enforcement of stopping at stop signs on arterial streets and obeying speed limits. Officers ordered to act on violations and citizens reminded of a night sprinkler ban after 8 p m. The ordinance will be strictly enforced.

U S Rejects Debts Cancellation Talk At Disarmament Meeting

Geneva report says Hugh Gibson told Premier Herriot the United States will not consider debt cancellation while Europe spends heavily on armaments. The talks at Morges between Gibson and Herriot focused on a U S disarmament plan and solutions to the debts and reparations issue. Herriot cited French sacrifices and declined to back further disarmament proposals.

Associated Press Geneva Hugh Gibson Herriot France United States Europe Morges Lausanne Hoover Washington M. Herriot Joseph Paul Boncour M Herriot

Stock Market Stands Still as Gains Fade

NEW YORK June 21 The stock market remained largely motionless with only small early gains fading after American Smelting preferred dividends were omitted. Bonds held a firm undertone while shares failed to gain direction. Ses stood at 3.60 with call money at 2.12 percent.

Associated Press New York

Birth of a daughter for Mr and Mrs Russell Haymaker

The Harris Addition couple announce the birth of a daughter named June Juanita on June 16. Mrs Haymaker, formerly Miss Annie Hart, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hart. Mr Haymaker is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Haymaker. Color influences reptile and fish feeding and attraction.

Russell Haymaker Harris Addition June Juanita Haymaker Annie Hart James Hart Clarence Haymaker

20,000 Trained Nurses Contrast with Rich Bachelor Illness

A discussion notes that even with 20,000 trained nurses, the odds favor a wealthy bachelor in his sickness, implying social bias in care access and outcomes.

Two Killed As Blast Wrecks Train's Engine

A blast wrecked the Capitol Limited locomotive at Allison Park near Pittsburgh killing engineer O. P. Smith from Lodi Ohio and fireman H. E. Scott of Akron Ohio. The engine overturned after tearing up track while ten cars and 84 passengers remained intact with no injuries. Coroner and railroad investigations began immediately.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Baltimore and Ohio Capitol Limited Allison Park Here O. P. Smith Lodi Ohio H. E. Scott Akron

Byrd Survives Train Explosion Shaking on Martinsburg Line

Harry F. Byrd rode the train from Martinsburg West Virginia to Chicago when an explosion occurred onboard. He and other passengers escaped injury though the ten-car train shook for a distance before stopping. Byrd will be a Virginia delegate at the Democratic National Convention starting next Monday.

Harry F. Byrd Martinsburg W. Va Chicago Virginia

Orndorff Granted $5,000 Bond in Wife Murder Case

Kermit Orndorff, held since May 28 on a warrant accusing the murder of his wife Frances Nicholas Orndorff, was released on $5,000 bond after a Star Tannery disappearance. The bond was signed by relatives including E Summers Orndorff and B B Orndorff. Wayne McIIwee, also charged, failed to post bail and remained in custody.

Kermit Orndorff Frances Nicholas Orndorff Star Tannery A. J. Tavenner Orndorff E. Summers Orndorff B.S. Orndorff B. B. Orndorff Wayne Pete’) Mcllwee Berryville

Dry Forces To Hold A Meeting

An important meeting of the Winchester Anti-Saloon League will be held in the Men's Bible Class room of Grace Lutheran Church immediately after the regular prayer service Wednesday evening, it was announced by the league today.

Winchester Anti-Saloon League Grace Lutheran Church League

For Sale Pigs Milk Cow and Seafood Listing

For sale O I C pigs three dollars each or sow with six pigs for thirty. Gracie Guernsey cow good milk will be fresh late July defunct but usable for years asks thirty five. GEO W BOWLY Hillcrest Orchards. A 1 Seafood Supper fresh shrimp scallops soft shell crabs and all kinds of fish. Busy Bee Restaurant Famous For Service.

Gracie Guernsey Geo W. Bowly Hillcrest Busy Bee

Handley Boys Excel at Blacksburg FFA Convention

Handley High School sent two livestock judging teams and an athletic team to the state Future Farmers of America convention in Blacksburg Virginia. Newton Garber and Maurice Bowers placed high in livestock, Ferman Duvall won two athletic firsts, and the group overall ranked strong among 859 participants across four days of contests and activities.

Vocational Agriculture Department Handley High School Future Farmers of America Blacksburg National Organization Handley Ferman Duvall Maurice Bowers Thurston Clevenger Carl Garber Randolph Crisman Newton Garber Ruchol Crisman Tne Hoe Hoes E. Lee Trinkle W. R. Legge Handley Schools

Fishes Chew Gum Baits In Ocean Oddity And More News

A lighthearted tale from Port Jefferson describes two anglers using chewing gum as bait to catch fish after worms ran out. In Waltham ten more acres are donated for unemployed men to grow vegetables, doubling a prior effort. Jackson reports a church fire spurring a bucket brigade before services resume. In Lynn a widow loses her husband a day after marriage to a road accident. Dublin promises a somber Saturday as milkmen fear traffic delays during a pontifical mass. New York notes Mayor Walker is called Uncle Jim as a birthday cake and a visit to an orphanage unfold. Conshohocken reports a fatal car incident when a sleeper driver causes a vehicle to roll, killing a four year old.

Dublin New York Walker Jim Shield of David

Fire crews battle storm to Grady Hospital call

Five fire companies responded to a box alarm at Grady Hospital during a fierce storm. On arrival they found a man near the box who said he believed the emergency was a taxicab call and he was then extinguished.

Atlanta Grady Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Capitol Police Bonus Marchers Allen Evening Star Emerm Quality and Hotel Services Garner U.S Snyder-Gray Claude Forbes Bess Nelson Nelson Forbes Claude H. F. Byrd Handley Boys Old Dominion N. Garber M. Bowers F. Duvall Port Jefferson N. Y Waltham Mass Arthur Lyman Jackson T. E. Kinnison Dora Peart Lynn Donald Frisbie Conshohocken Stanley Liowinko Benjamin Popek Popek
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