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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1935

Page

6

Pallbearers Named for Maurice Scheuer Rites

Pallbearers for Maurice Scheuer 52 were announced for services tomorrow. Brief services will be held at his First street home at 11 am, then the body travels to Harrisonburg for a 3 pm Jewish synagogue service led by Rabbi Morris Goldblatt. Interment follows with Masonic rites at the Jewish Cemetery. Active pallbearers are the deceased’s nephews and Ralph Miller of Harrisonburg.

Front Royal Maurice Scheuer First Street Harrisonburg North Main Street Morris Goldblatt Roanoke Stephen M. Boyd, Jr A. E. Whitesel Clarence A. Pence Mark B. Turner Aubrey G. Weaver Jacob Kaplan James Lewin George N. Buck C. A. Kidd Dr. L. Hansbrough H. Downing W. W. Sonner I. H. Trout Sr. L

Locals Divide With Edinburg Twin Bill

In Randolph Macon Academy gym Warren County high school split with Edinburg teams. Girls won 12 to 4 while the Warren County boys fell 45 to 7. Edinburg's J Bowers led scorers with 13 points. Houghton topped Warren County with 4 points.

Front Royal Warren County High School Edinburg Randolph-Macon Academy Warren County J. Bowers Houghton Williams Echardt

Seven New 4-H Clubs Form in Warren County

E N Landis assistant director of agriculture announced the formation of seven new 4-H clubs in Warren County. New clubs include Warren County high school Browntown Bethel Reliance Limeton Buckton and Benton ville with 95 boys and girls joining. Monthly meetings aim to promote rural life and farming interest.

Front Royal E. N. Landis

Rudacille Granted Claim in Warren County Court

In Warren County circuit court a case between W. E. Rudacille of Front Royal and Clarence A. Pence of Reliance resulted in a Rudacille win. Rudacille was awarded 250 dollars plus costs and a 145 ton truck was ordered returned to Pence.

Front Royal Warren County W. E. Rudacille Clarence A. Pence Reliance Pence Rudacille George Robinson C. A. Duke William Boyd George W. Cooley Edward Pomeroy Wesley Henry Harvey Saffell Benton G. Ray E. G. Brown J. A. Sargent W. R Davidson Robert D. Cullers

Rotarians Hold Regular Meeting at Afton Inn

The Front Royal Rotary Club met at the Afton Inn with two members speaking on current issues. E. T. Whitworth discussed the state game and inland fisheries commission meeting in Richmond, while L. B. Dutrow reported on the Chester Street survey for the Marshall highway project and required property moves for a 40 foot right of way. Virginia guests Bin Cook and William Morrison attended.

Front Royal State Highway Commission bin” Cook S. M. Boyd William Morrison

Social and Personal News of Front Royal and Warren County

Front Royal and Warren County social items note visitors from Winchester Frederickburg and Washington D C. People mentioned include Alice Sowers Mildred Sirbaugh Edgar Rohr E R Rudacille N E Landis and Lt Warren W Whiteside among others. Local events include a pounding for Rev H W Shannon and bridge club at Riverside with residents hosting weekend visitors and illness updates for Mrs Reeves and daughter Margaret.

Front Royal Warren County Warren W. Whiteside Washington, D.C Front Royal Remount

Warren County Fines Headline March Court Roundup

Before trial Walter G. Olmstead Woodrow Steele Harvey Martin and Buster were fined $10 for disorderly conduct. Buck Robinsons assault and battery case against Robert Elliott was continued. Warren A. Clem was fined $10 and costs for reckless driving.

Walter G. Olmstead Woodrow Steele Harvey Martin Buster Buck Robinson Robert Elliott Warren A. Clem

Rebels Gain Ground In Land And Sea Fights

Rebels push into key areas as weather slows major actions near Salonika. Loyalists marshal forces for a projected attack while reports say conditions keep both sides in stalemate. Air bombardment near side rostraton is reported with rebel artillery replying.

Salonika Gulf George Kondylis Salonika Proia Venizelos Struma Kato Poros Kulata Siderokastron Here Corps of Volunteers

Deserters Reported From Kavala Lead to Rebel Army Changes

Deserters said to be sent to a concentration camp claimed Communists came from Kavala Greece. They said rebel leaders demanded reorganization to communize the army. Two hundred million drachma burned at Chios and Mytilene to keep money from rebels, per telegram from Athens finance minister.

Kavala Red Center Greece Chios Mytilene Athens

Hitler extends invitation for Simon to Berlin visit

Adolf Hitler extended a new invitation to Sir John Simon to visit Berlin in about two weeks. German foreign minister Konstantin von Neurath called Sir Eric Phipps to Berlin to discuss European peace proposals and report the plan to London.

London Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler John Simon Berlin Konstantin von Neurath Eric Phipps Foreign Office von Neurath Hitler John Eric

Jean Harlow To Get Decree In Divorce Action

Jean Harlow, noted platinum blonde screen star, completed service in her divorce suit against Hal Rosson, film cameraman. The case likely will be called for trial next Monday in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Jean Harlow Hal Rosson

Public Health Enemy No 4

The article notes that the common cold remains a major public health concern in the United States. It states the common cold directly or indirectly causes a death about every four minutes, highlighting its severe impact on health systems and population.

United States

Baptist Group To Meet Here Next Tuesday

The Shenandoah Baptist Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday March 12 at First Baptist Church of Front Royal announced secretary E T Clark. Morning sessions begin at 10 with talks on The Organized Church and The Meaning of Church Membership followed by open forums and a sermon.

Front Royal Shenandoah Baptist Association First Baptist Church C. V van der Linden J. W. Brown Church Missionary Society E. T. Clark Emory Trainham E. M. Vaughan

Fruit Growers Plan Renewed Pressure Against Market Head

Greenwood Va March 9 C Purcell McCue president elect of the Virginia Horticultural Society said the Old Dominion fruit growers have just started their effort to oust J H Meek director of the division of markets of the State Department of Agriculture. Growers at a Richmond hearing March 8 charged Meek was inefficient and will await a board appointed report before further action.

Greenwood C. Purcell McCue Virginia Horticultural Society Old Dominion J. H. Meek Division of Markets State Department of Agriculture Virginia Apple Richmond Meek State Board of Agriculture McCue Meeks Agricultural Board

Hall Denies Link Between Plant Closings and Relief Load

Richmond March 9 Commissioner of Labor and Industry John Hopkins Hall Jr disputed a VERA claim that Virginia plant closures raise relief rolls He said relief increases result from many factors and not solely from plant shutdowns citing his information and analysis in response to VERA Director William A Smith’s statement.

Richmond Commissioner of Labor and Industry John Hopkins Hall, Jr VERA William A. Smith Virginia Hall

Poetic Justice in Classical Critics and Authors

A concise note on poetic justice as the ideal of crime punished and virtue rewarded, viewed by proponents of the earlier pseudoclassical school as fitting for poems dramas and other literary works.

Lamps Used Before Candies In Early Light History

A fragment notes lamp light preceded candlesticks in the country and that until 1630 no tallow existed to mold can dies. The passage presents a brief historical reference to lighting materials.

Romance of R F C Secretary's Son Marry Bricklayer's Daughter

Washington report states Secretary of War's son William Dern married Helen McCollum, Reconstruction Corporation secretary, at Mount Pleasant Congregational Church. Spectators gathered as the couple appeared with family after the ceremony and posed for photographers while reporters captured the moment.

Washington Mount Pleasant Congregational Church Helen McCollum Reconstruction Corporation William B. Dern Dern

Preakness To Be Run May 11

The Preakness stakes $25,000 added was set for Saturday May 11 at a Maryland meeting of four major tracks. Representatives of the tracks announced the date at a Baltimore session.

Baltimore Maryland

Cheese Duel Set To Go On In Rain Or Shine

Postmasters John Burkhard of Monroe Wisconsin and Warren Miller of Independence Iowa head to Dubuque for a planned limburger sniffing duel amid overcast skies. Weighing in marks the start of a cheese farce staged by Postmaster J Farley’s lieutenants as Iverman predicts rain.

Dubuque Iowa John Burkhard Monroe Wis Warren Miller Independence J . Farley Iver

60 In Race For Legislative Seat Vacant In Texas

In Dallas on March 9 about 60 candidates seek the Texas House seat left by Mrs. Sarah T. Hughes becoming the first woman district court judge. The field features youths under 21 against aging men, mostly Democrats with one Black Democrat and a few Republicans.

Dallas Texas Texas House of Representatives Sarah T. Hughes

Bomb sender identity known to police in Waterbury case

Waterbury officers said they know who mailed an imitation bomb to United States Senator Huey P. It was a time bomb mock up with an alarm clock and foil covered cylinders found by Charles H. Platt the mail superintendent. A postal inspector from Boston joined the inquiry as authorities weighed whether to treat the act as a joke or a prosecutable offense.

Waterbury Conn United States Huey P Charles H. Platt Boston Mass

Glass Pressing Machine Credited to Enoch Robinson

A historical note credits Enoch Robinson with inventing the pressing machine for pattern glass in 1827, marking a milestone in glass production technology.

Enoch Robinson

Wilcox Pistol To Be Examined By U S Experts

Tulsa report says H F Wilcox delivered a .22 pistol tied to the Gorrell killing case to Tulsa county prosecutor. The weapon and Gorrell’s pistol will go to the Justice Department in Washington for ballistic tests to clear rumors of a second gun and an alleged $25,000 bribe. Federal judge Franklin E Kennamer’s son Phil Kennamer had been sentenced for the slaying.

Tulsa Okla H. F. Wilcox H. F. Wilcox, Jr W. F Tulsa County John F. Gorrell Gilmer Phil Kennamer Wilcox Gorrell Kennamer Franklin E. Kennamer Department of Justice Washington Pretty Virginia Wilcox Henry B. Maddux

Wildlife per Acre Limits for Birds and Deer

The Science Service notes that about one bird per acre and roughly one deer per 20 acres can be accommodated in various areas to ensure welfare.

Science Service

Grain quotations and cash bids across markets

Chicago futures show wheat May 95 1 2 to 5 8 July 90 1 2 to 5 8 Sept 90 3 8 corn March 84 May 81 to 81 1 8 July 77 1 4 to 3 8 Sept 74 3 4 to 7 8 oats May 48 1 2 to 5 8 July 42 1 4 Sept 40 1 8 rye May 6203 4 July 631 8 Sept 69 4 13 barley May 72 July 65 lard May 13 20 July 13 30 to 32 Sept 13 20 cash grain quotes and regional prices listed for Baltimore Winchester Richmond Lynchburg Harrisonburg and other markets with notes on delivery basis and spot quotations.

Chicago Baltimore Winchester Richmond Lynchburg Harisonburg

Market reports show steady livestock and produce prices

Cattle steady with steers 9.00 to 10.50 for good, calves 150 steady, hogs 650 steady with truck hogs at quotations minus slight. Sheep and lambs 25 steady. lambs 90 pounds and under good to choice 8.50 to 9.85. Philadelphia live poultry and eggs inch forward with mixed colors at 19 to 22 cents and eggs steady at 46 to 64.44.

Baltimore Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks

Wall Street cautious as rails show continued earnings strain

Trading was cautious with a slight improvement from last week as industrial production nears seasonal peak. Rail carriers face a 5 percent wage rise on April 1 and carload data failed to beat last year, while overall earnings remained unsatisfactory and new developments were scarce. Closing quotes include Allied Chemical 134 and U S Steel 30 7 8.

Wall Street The Stock Exchange Allied Chemical American Can American Smeters American Tel. & Tel Atch Topeka & S. Fe Bethlehem Steel Accelae

Largest limestone block quarried near Buxton England

A 450 ton block of limestone, believed to be the largest ever quarried, was removed near Buxton England. The article notes earlier bans on Bible reading in England between 1502 and 1027 and mentions fourteenth century Bible chaining to prevent theft.

England Buxton Eng

Local Markets Prices Tabled For Flour Corn And Feed

Local markets list wholesale flour prices for Short Patent Brand and Patent Brand in various bag sizes, Shelled corn and mixed feeds, corn meal, egg mash, and dairy feeds with prices. Also includes live livestock prices for cows, heifers, sheep, steers, lambs, live hogs, and dressed pork, plus butter and middlings.

The Star Ladendake

Detectives Guard Two Daughters of New York Police Chief

Detectives guard Ruth Valente 18 and Miriam Valente 16, daughters of New York Police Chief Lewis J. Valente, amid a threat concerns. The two have been escorted in daily life and watched at their Brooklyn home while investigation into vice and policy rackets proceeds.

New York Lewis J. Valentine Brooklyn Valentine Ruth Miriam

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bureau Winchester Evening Star Richard K. Eddy Telephone Front Royal 213 Rotarians R. Gray Williams Alice Sowers State Teachers’ College Fredericksburg Rockland Edgar Rohr Manassas Mildred Sirbaugh Messrs Morris Foreman Charles Ritter E. R. Rudacille H. W. Shannon N. E. Landis John W. Tayloe Mary Estelle John W.,jr L. W. Burke Riverton Olie Burke Washington, D. C Ruth Valentine Silver Springs William Griffith Lloyd Julia Julian Major Riverside Katherine Gulick Elsie Hall Uppervville Edward Woolston Central City A. L. Alshire Loring Stanley Charles Reeves Margaret Rachelle Burke Kenneth E. Henry John Gijerluff Ruth Laughran Annie Saffel Mr. Shirley Collins Sheriff Mrs R. F. Collins Sir John Baptist Organized Church BE. M. Ramsey Body of Christ Goodwin Frazer A. T. Hawthorne L. A. Parker Purcell McCue Vera Report Poetic Justice R.F.C Altar Sender U.S John F. Gorrell, Jr Muggs McGinnis Enss King OF Watty Belogia MR Muggs N.Y Wenders Buncutter Tire Peoples Service Drug Store People’s Service Drug Store
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