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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1935

Page

6

Randolph-Macon Academy Loses Tank Meet to Fishburne

Randolph-Macon Academy swam to a 41 31 loss against Fishburne Military Academy of Waynesboro Va on a Saturday meet in Front Royal. Fishburne dominated with wins including Taylor in the 40 yard freestyle Ewing in the 40 yard breaststroke Abbott in the 40 yard backstroke and Cross in the 100 freestyle. The medley and 160 yard relay also went to Fishburne while Brown of R M A won the fancy diving.

Randolph-Macon Academy Fishburne Military Academy Waynesboro Taylor Fishburne J. Smith Brown Ewing Davis Buckner Picard Clark F. M A Cross Dioguardi

Fiddlers Hold Contest Here

The Old Fiddlers Contest in Front Royal at the Warren County high school auditorium awarded first prize to John C. Ashby of Warrenton and second to Charles Lake of Strasburg among eight contestants. The Limeton Orchestra won best orchestra, with members Waldo E. Rudicille Lewisdicille Paul Ruffner and Mrs. Berlin.

Front Royal Giles B. Cook American Legion of Warren County High School John C. Ashby Warrenton Charles Lake Strasburg Limeton Waldo E. Rudicille Lewis Dicille Paul Ruffner Berlin

Prof Lowry Preaches At Calvary Church Front Royal

Professor Charles W. Lowry of the Episcopal Theological Seminary conducted services at Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Royal. He chose for a text First Corinthians chapter thirteen verse thirteen, noting faith hope and love with love as the greatest of the three.

Front Royal Charles W. Lowry Episcopal Theological Seminary Calvary Episcopal Church Lowry

Buck Morris Goes On Trial In Front Royal

The Commonwealth of Virginia case against Buck Morris for entering Walter Evans barber shop in August 1934, stealing tools and destroying a chair with acid, opened in Warren County Circuit Court. Defense is Aubrey G. Weaver, prosecutions by John H. Downing. The panel for the jury was filled by noon. court to reconvene at 1 PM.

Front Royal Commonwealth of Virginia T. 8 Buck Morris Walter Evans Warren County Aubrey G. Weaver John H. Downing Commonwealth Attorney Conviene

Colored man James Taylor DeNeal dies in Petersburg

James Taylor DeNeal 25 of Front Royal died Saturday morning in Petersburg. He leaves his wife Genevieve of Washington DC and his father James DeNeal of Front Royal. He also leaves two brothers and four sisters. Funeral from Mt. Vernon Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev. N. Johnson.

Front Royal James Taylor DeNeal Petersburg Genevieve Washington, D. C James DeNeal Mt. Vernon Baptist Church N. Johnson

Fine and Jail Team Before Trial

Justice Olmstead imposed a $20 fine and six months on the state road on James Smith Jr a Front Royal resident charged with carrying concealed weapons and assault.

Front Royal Walter G. Olmstead James Smith, Jr State Road

Calvin Deavers Held After Boundary Avenue Disturbance

Calvin Deavers of Page County was jailed in Warren County Saturday night for causing a disturbance on Boundary Avenue. His celebration included firing a gun, which led to the arrest.

Deavers Front Royal Calvin Deavers Page County Warren County Boundary Avenue

Front Royal Social and Personal News Highlights

Capt and Mrs J B Cook of Huntley visited Front Royal on Saturday. Mrs Margaret Ramey of Norfolk visiting sister Mrs Jack Corder. Miss Alice Sowers returns from Rockland after visiting her parents. Merchants Association March meeting at Royal Club Inn. Mrs Voliette Collins back from Washington. Andrew Bowen of Berryville visiting in Rockland. Brownie Collins Roy Collins and David Rappaport go to Philadelphia. Warren County high school boys and girls basketball vs Woodstock tomorrow. Lyle Hansbrough returns from UVA weekend with parents. Elizabeth Gilkey from Washington DC visits. Dance and bridge party for Warren County high school library jeudi at 8:50 pm with floor show by Mrs George E A Reinbolds and Shenvalers providing music. Annie Saffel ill at home on Lee street. O V Willard of Staunton visits Louise Norcross in Central City. Harry Martin business visitor. Stacy Bragg and family spend weekend in Staunton. Morris Foreman of Winchester visits. M L Shearer ill but improved at home on First Street. Miss Starling weekend guest. Reese Hammock improving at parents’ home. J F Oliver also a business visitor on Saturday.

Warren County High School George E. A. Reinbure Shenvalers

Aunt Julia Wanzer Dies at 84 in Freetown

Julia Wanzer 84 died Saturday at her daughter Alice Gaskins home in Freetown. Survived by six daughters including Alice Gaskins of Front Royal and Alberta Alsberry. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2:30 PM at Williams Chapel.

Julia Wanzer Front Royal Alice Gaskins Freetown Alberta Alsberry Williams Chapel

Alyce McHenry Sings As She Undergoes Knife

Alyce McHenry underwent a major operation in Fall River after traveling from Omaha. The procedure drew national attention with surgeons from other cities watching. She recovered consciousness an hour later and asked for water, with doctors cautious about the outcome in the days ahead.

Alyce McHenry Truesdale C. H. Hawes W. D. Atwood Albert Miller Alyce Omaha Fall River Case

Byrd Seeks Report on PWA Funds Impounded

An authoritative source says Byrd plans a conference with the President soon after arrival to discuss PWA funds impounded. Some senators favor compromise and administration leaders face a mixed stance on the McCarran wage amendment and security wage proposals around 50 dollars a month as the bill lingers in the appropriations committee. President Roosevelt begins his third year in the White House.

McCarran Roosevelt Senate Appropriations Committee

Congress Battles Over Work Relief and Veterans Bonus

The House presses on work relief funding as Senate handle army appropriations and Marine command questions. House Ways and Means mulls prepayment of 2 billion for relief, while Roosevelt eyes ship subsidies and HOLC graft probes unfold. Wire and banking inquiries expand federal controls.

House Senate Hopkins Russell Marine Corps White House Congress Roosevelt Ways and Means Committee Patman D-Tex Capitol HOLC John H. Fahey House Rules Committee Communications Commission House Banking Committee Federal Reserve Board Marriner S. Eccles

Justice Holmes Receives Glucose Boost

In Washington at noon Oliver Wendell Holmes was judged slightly weaker and not in as favorable condition. Doctors announced glucose injections had been used to bolster his strength as he remains in frail health. Marke Howe cited Dr. Thomas Clayter noting no major change, only continued weakness from the previous day.

Washington Oliver Wendell Holmes Marke Howe Holmes Thomas Clayter

Mob crowds court as miners clash over contempt rule

In Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, a 4 000 to 5 000 strong crowd gathered outside the courthouse as a contempt hearing targeted 50 officers and members of the United Antharctic Miners of Pennsylvania. Police used mounted officers and tear gas to push the crowd back amid chants and credential searches.

Wilkes Barre W. A. Valentine United Antharctic Miners of Pennsylvania River Street Court House Court Room William A. Clark

Turkey Knob Sale Not Confirmed in Virginia Court

In Frederick County circuit court Judge Philip Williams withdrew a motion to confirm the sale of Turkey Knob Orchards south of Mt Jackson to the Ward estate for 101000. The Ward estate remains chief creditor and an appeal to the Virginia Court of Appeals is ongoing after years of litigation over conflicting claims by C E Gudebrod and the Wards.

Frederick County Philip Williams Turkey Knob Mt. Jackson Artemus Ward New York Ward Orchard C. E. Gudebrod Williams Court of Appeals of Virginia Taverner Woodstock Herbert S. Larrick Winchester

Wheat and Grain Quotations Across Markets

Chicago futures show wheat May 97 and 97 1 8, July 91 1 4 to 1 2, September 90 5 8 to 3 4. Corn March 85 1 2, May 83 3 8 to 1 2, July 79 3 8, Sept 15 1 8. Oats May 49 3 4, July 43, Sept 41. Rye May 64 1 8, July 64, Sept 64 1 4. Barley May 175 1 2, July 68. Lard May 13 65, July 13 97, Sept 13 85. Bellies May 16 90, July 17 05. Cash grain prices list No. 2 red and No. 2 hard wheat and various corn and white/yellow grades. Baltimore spot wheat 98. Winchester Wheat 96, corn and barley prices listed. Richmond Roanoke Lynchburg Harrisonburg market spots 1.00 to 1.05 for red winter wheat.

Chicago Baltimore Winchester Richmond Virginia Roanoke Lynchburg Harrisonburg

Stock Market Slumps Amid Gold Rally and Currencies

Traders closed mixed amid a gold price surge to a record high and a weaker currency. U.S. Steel, American Telephone and General Motors edged lower while American Can and Johns Manville rose. a list of 2 p m stock prices shows varied moves as market largely sidelines.

American Tobacco Liggett & Myers U. S. Steel American Telephone American Can General Motors A. S. Smelting Cerro de Pasco London Wall Street U.S Treasury Stock Exchange Allied Chemical American Smelters American Tel. & Tel Atch Topeka & S. Fe Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol Gas of N. Y Corn Products General Electric Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Stand. Oil of N. J Union Pacific Woolworth

Loyal Greeks' Forceful Push Against Rebels Intensifies

Government moves to martial courts and swift trials by army officers as Athens braces for further clash. Rebels hold the Salamis arsenal while the fleet and mobilized students flood streets, with seven battleships rapidly repaired for possible action.

Zaimis Athens Macedonia Salamis Panayoti Isal- Ss

Statlers Probe Garage Mystery Moves Ahead

H. Davidson Jr., 41, joined a group from the Spaghetti camp after attending a charity ball at Pinehurst Country Club as authorities begin a private probe into a garage mystery.

Statlers H. Davidson, Jr Pinehurst Country Club

200 Contracts Signed Under Corn Hog Plan

Richmond officials outline a corn hog plan requiring a 10 percent cut from the 1932 33 base for contracted acres. Payments set at 35 cents per bushel for corn and 15 dollars per hog reduced, with no other crop restrictions. Feeder pigs may be bought and sold freely.

Richmond W.C. Shackleford

Baltimore and Philadelphia Marketings Report Livestock and Produce

Baltimore markets show cattle and calves firm with top cattle at around 6.50 and calves near 9.50 while hogs gain 25 to 45 cents. packing sows 7.90 to 8.80 and pigs 8.00 to 9.60. Philadelphia live poultry and eggs steady with assorted prices. butter at various grade scores and egg values listed by U. S. Dept. Agr. standards.

Baltimore Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks Long Island U. S

Local Markets and Prices From Back Creek District Notice

Markets list short patent flour prices for various bag sizes plus other bulk grains and feeds. A retail section shows prices for shelled corn, cracked corn, middlings, corn meal, scratch feed and dairy products. A candidate notice for Claude Frye seeks the Back Creek District supervisor seat in the Democratic Primary. Seventeen chemical elements have not been found in the free state.

Ceeeennee Seeeeess Seeee Gilsabes Eva Back Creek Free State

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Winchester Evening Star Richard K. Eddy Telephone Front Royal 213 Prof Buck” Morris J. B. Cook Huntley Margaret Ramey Norfolk Jack Corder Alice Sowers State Teachers’ College Fredericksburg R. L. Sowers Rockland Front Royal Merchants Associations Royal Club Inn Andrew Bowen Berryville Messrs Brownie Collins Roy Collins David Rappaport Woodstock High School Lyle Hansbrough University of Virginia Mrs Elizabeth Gilkey Oscar Gilkey Annie Saffel Lee Street O. V. Willard Staunton Louise Norcross Central City Harry Martin Stacy Bragg Oak Street Hoffman Heights Mr. Morris Foreman M. L. Shearer First Street Leslie Miss Starling Supervicor Frederick County Actagls Reese Hammock J. F. Oliver Byrd PWA Justice Holmes Barbara Bouden New Orleans Whitney Bouden Goodby Boston Babe Ruth Ond Ruth Gotham Hyde Park Turkey Star Pidebwas Country Butte Eee Claude Frye Better Film Committee of
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