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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1934

Page

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C E Invited to Hold Its Fall Meeting Here

Western District of Virginia C E convened in Woodstock at the Woodstock Christian Church with about 150 Endeavors in attendance. Miss Cathleen Shiplett presided as district president, noting a praise service and fellowship banquet for around 90 attendees. The program featured speakers from Winchester and Richmond and concluded with an evening session and social hour.

Christian Church Woodstock Iecg Cathleen Shiplett Staunton James Clower Woodstock Christian Endeavor Union Thev. J. Mitchell Hoye Entertaining Church Eloise Caldwell Winchester Young People’s Society Congregational Christian Church Phyllis Brown Richmond A. R. van Cleave Congregational Christian Church of W. H. Baker C. E. Barfield W. B. Williams Newport News C. E. Sing J. Mitchell Hoye Convention Church Robert M. Hook Woodstock High School

Final Tributes Paid To Memory Of Late Dr. Tull

Funeral services for Dr. George W. Tull of Indianapolis Ind were held Saturday at 11 in the home of Mrs. James L. Robinson. The Society Friends conducted the service with Will and Godfrey Miller singing Abide With Me and Haven of Rest. Burial followed in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Phil H. Gold Albert Robinson Hunter Robinson Sam Brown Howell Bond and Ansell Solenberger. Dr. Tull known for learning humor and musical taste, formerly lived in Greenfield near James Whitcomb Riley and shared a friendship influencing his humor. He left many loyal friends through a long life marked by honor and kindness. Floral tributes came from Indianapolis Winchester and Frederick County.

George W. Tull Indianapolis Ind James L. Robinson Society Friends Will Godfrey Miller Haven of Rest Mt. Hebron Cemetery Phil H. Gold Albert Robinson Hunter Robinson Sam Brown Howell Bond Ansell Solenberger Tull Greenfield James Whitcomb Riley Riley Dr. Tull Winchester Frederick County

Garbage collection time moved to 7 a.m.

Beginning Tuesday March 6 1934 garbage collection will start at 7 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. Authorities urge residents to have waste ready by reveille hour.

Apples Expected To Be Included In Preferred List

Washington reports that Senator Byrd has conferred with President Roosevelt and George N. Peek on adding apples to the preferred list under reciprocal trade agreements. Assurances indicate this action will be pursued once congressional authorization is granted, bringing good news to Virginia apple growers who have faced tariffs and embargoes harming exports to England and other markets.

Washington Harry F. Byrd Virginia Roosevelt George N. Peek Federal Agency For the Byrd England

Death of Thomas J. Gillespie Prominent Pittsburgh Industrialist

Mrs. John S. Scully Jr. mourns father Thomas J. Gillespie 86 who died Friday after a lengthy illness in Pittsburgh. Gillespie, lifelong Presbyterian leader and Lockhart Iron and Steel Company president, lived at 5226 Westminster Place. Survived by six children including Mrs. Ernest H. McKinley and Mrs. John S. Scully Jr. Interment was in Homewood Cemetery.

John S. Scully, Jr Pittsburgh Thomas J. Gillespie Jane Tom and John Scully Mr. Gillespie Lockhart Iron and Steel Company Shadyside United Presbyterian Church Gillespie Chartiers Trust Company McKees Rock Westminster Place A. Gordon MacLennan Shadyside United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Board of Publication Westminster College The Homeopathic Hospital Chamber of Commerce County Down Ireland Andrew and Jane Reid Gillespie Central Refining Company William McKelvey Charles Lockhart Standard Oil Company HFS Cleveland Lockhart Jennie Hastings Ella Porter Gillespie Ernest H. McKinley Winchester Eleanor D. Gillespie Theodore M. Tonnele Clair

Beer That Is Beer Neuweilers Cream Ale Display Ad

Notice promotes Neuweilers Cream Ale as the true beer and urges shoppers to buy only that brand at progressive retailers. The display ad emphasizes there is no substitute and directs attention to the advertisement.

Admits Killing Fat in Dramatic Youth Confession

James Marvin Gleason 21, once Yorktown high school honor student and university scholar, confessed in Muncie to killing his father Lloyd Gleason 45, a meat market owner. He said the father dared him to take whiskey, and Gleason struck with steel then shot him three times and tried to burn the body in the furnace.

James Marvin Gleason Yorktown Ind Muncie Lloyd Gleason

Haines Honored by Rouss Fire Company

William C. Haines received a fountain pen and pencil set from the Rouss Fire Company at its meeting last Friday in honor of his eighteen years as chairman of the sick and visiting committee. Andrew Bell of the chamber of commerce presented the token and praised Haines for his faithful service to the community amid health issues for both Haines and his wife.

Rouss Fire Company William C. Haines Haines Fire Company Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Bell Mr. Bell

Revival Services At Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church

Special revival services begin at 7 30 this evening at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Pastor Rev R B Campbell leads the congregation The preaching will be by Rev Bernard E Bain from Wardensville WV each evening through the revival.

Highland Avenue _ Presbyterian Church R. B. Campbell Bernard E. Bain Wardensville W. Va

How To Give Fire Alarms

City Fire Chief Barr urges residents to report fires with discretion and indicate if it is large or small. He notes that small blazes easily handled by one company should not mobilize all apparatus, calling for public cooperation.

Barr

Navy Amphibian Plane Crashes Off Hampton Roads

Two navy fliers feared dead after a heavy amphibian plane dived into Hampton Roads near Newport News. Lieut. W. P. Davis piloted the craft with Aviation Mechanic Mate David Marchsall as passenger. Divers searched the wreckage while another amphibian landed nearby in hopes of rescue.

Norfolk Hampton Roads Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Newport News W. P. Davis David Marchsall Norfolk Naval Base Naval Air Base Naval Air Station Chesapeake and Ohio Navy

Insull Ordered To Immediately Leave Greece

Greek foreign minister told the American minister that Samuel Insull must depart Greece at once. The interior minister and American embassy were notified the expulsion would take effect immediately as Insull faced Chicago corruption charges. Insull, aged and ill, reportedly said he would go home to die.

Associated Press Athens Samuel Insull Greece Insull Chicago

Garland Quarles' Father Dies in Caroline County

George Wilson Quarles, father of Garland R. Quarles the Handley High School principal, died at his Ruther Glen home aged 86 after a month with pneumonia. Born December 5, 1847, he lived in Carolina county, worked in farming and railroad construction, served in the Civil War, and belonged to the Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons Graham and Douglas of Ashland, plus Garland R. Quarles and a second wife formerly Miss Bessie Donahoe. funeral set for tomorrow at Ruther Glen.

George Wilson Quarles Garland R. Quarles Handley High School Ruther Glen Caroline County Mr. Quarles Carolina County Baptist Church Graham Douglas Quarles Ashland Bessie Donahoe Winchester Quarles

DeJarnette Sanitarium Bill Advances to House Committee

The DeJarnette Sanitarium Bill Senate Bill 21, after passing the Senate, moves in the House committee with a public hearing set for tomorrow. Shirley Carter of the State general hospital board and Western State Hospital board says the goal is a favorable report and House passage before adjournment. The bill shifts control from the general hospital board to the Western State Hospital and Dr. DeJar nette, with continued operation under state sanction.

Senate House Star Shirley Carter State General Hospital Board of Directors Western State Hospital Board Carter General Assembly Cather General Hospital Board DeJarnette Board Othes J. C King W. I. Wheary The Western State Hospital DeJarnette General Board

Princess Irena Wins $125000 Libel Verdict Over Rasputin Film

A London court awarded Princess Irena Youssoupoff 23 000 pounds for libel against Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for Rasputin and the Empress. Prince Youssoupoff testified he helped kill Rasputin, while Natasha was claimed to be a libelous portrayal. The plaintiff said she would sue every theatre that showed the film.

Associated Press London Irena Youssoupoff Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer, Limited Rasputin Empress Prince Youssoupoff Russia Irena Natasha Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Youssoupoff United States England

Mrs Evva Ashby Gray Dies After Stroke at 71 in Winchester

Mrs Evva Ashby Gray widow of Capt Robert L Gray dies at home on Courtfield avenue after a stroke. Born in Winchester she outlived her husband by seven years and leaves four sons Allen B Gray Robert L Gray of London England Carlin F Gray and Richard H Gray of Washington D C and three daughters Mrs Harry C Stouffer Mrs Wyatt H Richard and Miss Louise E Gray. Funeral at Centenary Reform Church tomorrow at 3 PM with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Evva Ashby Gray Robert L. Gray Courtfield Avenue Mrs. Gray Winchester Samuel S&s Elizabeth Anderson Captain Gray Jane Gray Stouffer Dorothy Stouffer Evva Stouffer Helen Stouffer Robert Lee Gray Allen B. Gray Luther A. Thomas Grace Lutheran Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Lawrence C., Hollis C. Vernor Eddy Benjamin Krause Lewis F. Cooper Ralph B. Snapp James R. du Shane

President Urges Cooperation on Higher Wages and Shorter Hours

The president appealed to industry leaders to cooperate on wage increases and reduced working hours, urging action to balance labor and economic growth.

Weaver Thwarts Filibuster Over Virginia Road Plan

In Richmond on March 5 the Virginia Senate used a procedural move by Aubrey G. Weaver to curb a filibuster by W. Worth Smith Jr. over the Weaver bill. The measure would reorganize the highway department, expanding the commission from four to eight members and allowing discretionary construction funding.

Associated Press Richmond Senate W. Worth Smith, Jr Louisa Smith Weaver Highway Department Aubrey G. Weaver

Fire alarm at Stokes home after chimney blaze

Neighbors alerted firefighters when a flame shot from a chimney at 315 West Leicester Street. Workmen repairing a furnace in the cellar were burning out soot and caused the blaze. no alarm originated from the Stokes residence.

L. H. Stokes West Leicester Street Stokes

Court Upholds State Right to Fix Milk Price

The Supreme Court sustains New York milk control law fixing a nine cent a quart minimum price to promote prosperity. Justice Owen J. Roberts delivers the opinion in the March ruling.

Washington Supreme Court New York Owen J. Roberts

Rasputin Libel Case Draws Society to Courthouse

Spectators packed the court as Prince Felix Youssoupoff and Princess Irena attend the libel trial over the film Rasputin and the Empress. The princess sues producers for defamation claiming the movie harms her reputation.

Rasputin Prince Felix Youssoupoff Princess Irena the Empress

William Robinson Dies at 65 in Leetown Virginia

William Robinson colored died yesterday afternoon at his home in Leetown Virginia after a long illness. He was 65 and survived by his widow Mary E Robinson and twelve children including Mary Booker Caroline Cooper Emily Washington and Isabelle Robinson of Baltimore and others in Hackensack and at home. Two brothers Moncure of Summit Point and John H Robinson of New York also survive. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.

William Robinson Leetown Mary E Robinson Mary Booker Caroline Cooper Emily Washington Isabelle Robinson Baltimore John H. Robinson New York

S P C A Seeks Owner of Nice Dog

The S P C A asks the owner of a small young female dog described as black with white paws and white around the neck. No collar or tag found. If not claimed, the society ready to place the dog in a good home. Phone 629 J or 41 J.

Moling and Cathers Sale Attracts Bargain Hunters

Bargains draw many customers to Moling and Cather's sale event offering discounted goods. Shoppers report steady crowds and favorable prices across various departments.

Moling and Cather

Unemployment and Labor Reform Urged by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt urged immediate industry cooperation to raise wages and shorten hours while stressing permanent reorganizations, free workers to organize, and protection for small business. He warned against monopolies and evasion of the recovery program as he addressed NRF code authorities in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt N. R. A.’s Code Constitution Hall United States Persident

South End Hose Co Meeting Planned March 5

South End Hose Co announces a Monday March 5 gathering at 8 oclock with business session. Stephens City Orchestra will perform after the meeting. Secretary notes a social time to come and enjoy.

South End Hose CO Stephens City Orchestra

Also Mentioned on This Page

C.E Irene Headley Young People’s Orville Hoover C. E Woodstock Christian Church Senator Byrd Eral Authorities John S. Scully James M. Gleason Wm. C. Haines Highland Ave Lieut David Garland Quarles Famous Film Sara Ruth Dean Greenwood, Mass John H. Kennedy Dean Warren Fili Buster Tion
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