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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1935

Page

6

L O F Lodge Marks 27th Anniversary Program

Front Royal lodge No 74 I O O F observed its 27th anniversary with 100 plus members and guests from Charlottesville Alexandria Winchester Warrenton Stephens City and Bentonville The event featured speakers including J B Mann and Reuben E Grubbs and included a 1845 and 1875 organizational history segment followed by refreshments hosted with the Front Royal Rebekah Lodge assistance

Front Royal Charlottesville Alexandria Winchester Warrenton Stephens City Bentonville Front Royal Lodge Potomac Lodge George W Butz Co. W. O'Mara J. A. Hall Andrew J. Butcher J. B. Mann C.y.binson Edgar Mason Elmer Cummings Washington Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse Curtis Reynolds Fred Flynn P. M. Shirey W. E. Sheppard W. R. Thomason J. H. Shiner E. Barr Samsell R. F. Collins C. A.kidd R. L. Walker Marvin A. Trout Aubrey G. Weaver John C. Reeves Lloyd T. Sonner E. C. Smith W. R. Wine Reuben E. Grubbs T. Eugene West

Girls Team To Meet Undefeated Jefferson High

Warren County High School girls basketball team will play a postseason game against the undefeated Thomas Jefferson High School girls team in Richmond on Friday afternoon. Coach Laura Trout will lead ten players on the trip with accompanying chaperones Miss Trout and Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Dutrow. The trip includes a Friday luncheon and a Saturday sight seeing tour before returning to Front Royal.

Front Royal Laura Trout Warren County High School Warren County Thomas Jefferson High School Richmond L. B. Dutrow Petersburg

CCC Boxers To Spar On Monday

Front Royal March 20 The Harmony Hollow boxing team will meet Camp Roosevelt here on Monday March 25 at the Murphy Theatre after the first show. The main feature is an exhibition between Mose Roberts and Buddy Fletcher two local colored boys trained by Sargent Klohe of the Remount Depot. After the exhibition, Harmony Hollow faces Roosevelt Camp. a recent meet with Sperryville CCC ended in a tie.

Front Royal Harmony Hollow CCC Camp Roosevelt Murphy Theatre Mose Roberts Buddy Fletcher Sargent Klohe Remount Depot Harmony Hollow Roosevelt Camp Sperryville CCC

Social And Personal News Of Front Royal and Warren County

Front Royal and Warren County social items report visitors from Washington D C and Winchester and local residents attending events. Notables include Mrs S B Downing host at Bel Air with Woodward Cook of Washington D C, and many residents visiting relatives or recovering from illness. A High School auditorium card party supports the Warren County Tuberculosis Association with new prize rules at each table. Local clubs plan a senior B Y P U program on prayer at First Baptist Church Front Royal.

Front Royal Warren County Mrs. Woodward Cook Washington, D. C Warren County Tuberculosis Association J. Lee Potts First Baptist Church Frank Eastham Flint Hill

February Tubercular Clinic Work Noted by Warren Nurse

The Warren County Health nurse Mrs. Hannah Jeter Weiser reported February activity highlighting the tubercular X ray clinic run with the state health department. 68 cases examined 36 X rayed 32 children tuberculin tested with several positive and suspicious results among Warren county residents.

Front Royal Hannah Jeter Weiser Warren County State Department of Health Winchester Association G. Tyler Miller I. G. Bierer T. 8. Melton H. H. Bowman Leslie Fox

Missionary John Morrison to Speak at Local Church

The Rev. John M. Morrison of Luebo Africa, veteran Southern Presbyterian missionary to the Belgian Congo, will address the congregation tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church at 7:30 PM. His talk will feature slides to illustrate forty four years in Africa.

Front Royal John M. Morrison Luebo Africa Southern Presbyterian Church Belgian Congo Presbyterian Church Mr. Morrison

Dawn To Make Pageant Theme At Apple Fete

A brief notice states Dawn will select a theme for the Apple fete pageant. The article promises five famous historical episodes to be outlined during the event.

Dawn

Nations urge united peace amid German rearmament

A London Times report notes Britain France Italy and Russia should stand solid for peace as Hitler proclaims rearmament. Berlin briefs claim talks with Sir John Simon will be on equal terms, with military questions set aside. Spectacle of air maneuvers and mass mobilization sparks public fervor. Eden to Paris for talks with Laval and Sovich. France protests rearmament, while Britain and Italy push for a conference to resolve differences.

Great Britain France Italy Russia London Times the Thunderer Adolf Hitler Paris Berlin Germany John Simon Fuehrer Britain Sir John Theummer Werner von Blomberg Reich von Blomberg Reichswehr Blomberg London Anthony Eden Privy Seal Eden Fulvio Sovich Peirre Laval

Premier Flandin warns France to stay vigilant

London reports a consensus from official and public opinion across European capitals that no immediate danger of war exists, though the old world faces a future armageddon unless national security problems are solved. The warning comes amid an ominous backdrop and ongoing tension in Europe.

London

France Opens Tri-Partite Conference Over European Situation

France presses for a three way conference with Great Britain and Italy to address the new European situation. A formal protest note to Berlin accuses Germany of resuming conscription and air power, and violating Versailles while arguing Germany remains technically in the League of Nations. The note, relayed to Ambassador Francois-Poncet, calls for action before a Berlin delivery later today or tomorrow morning.

France Great Britain Italy Berlin Germany League

Funeral Plans Completed For Mrs Laura Good

Funeral arrangements are completed for Mrs. Laura Good wife of Stewart Good who died yesterday morning of a heart attack. The service will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev R B Campbell officiating. Burial follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are nephews Emmet, William, Hunter and Clarence Whitlock Richard Gear and Roy Wilt. She was 51 and survived by her husband two daughters Ruth Whitlock and Ethel Nalley a stepdaughter Eli Bowman three brothers Joseph Simon and Hunter Whitlock and several grandchildren.

Laura Good Stewart Good Hunter Clarence Whitlock Richard Gear Roy Wilt Mrs. Good

Work relief will not accomplish desired purpose

Senator Byrd rails against the relief bill warning of soaring public debt and vast government outlays. He cites $34 billion in debt if passed and claims five percent of national wealth would be spent that year, urging elimination of two-budget schemes and calling for fiscal honesty and tax funding to cover deficits. He denounces the measure as disastrous for the country.

United States Congress of the United States Byrd Virginia Democratic Party

Venture claim about Congress approving stock to back private sale

A fragment discusses a disputed assertion that Congress approved taking stock in a company to raise $1,000,000 to privately finance electrical appliance sales in the Tennessee Valley and similar ventures. The note argues such moves would compete with country merchants who fund government operations through taxes.

Congress Company Tennessee Valley

Recent Transfers In County Realty

The county clerk reports recent deeds with multiple transfers. Hary R. Kern trustees to Greenbrier Joint Stock Land Bank cover 99 acres and 4814 acres for 1200 dollars. Edward L. Tharpe et ux transfer to Shirley Carter et al lots 49 50 51 and C on West Virginia Avenue near city limits for nominal consideration. Others include C W Parish to Maggie Parish Beulah Singleton 87 acres near Gore for 800 dollars and J W Snapp 8 acres Brucetown.

Hary R. Kern Greenbrier Joint Stock Land Bank Covington W. Va Edward L. Tharpe Shirley Carter West Virginia Avenue C. W. Parish Maggie Parish Beula Stonewall Jacob H. Beaver H.C. Carbaugh Bartonville Gavin Bowles Commonwealth of Virginia Winchester-Boyce Road Alice Montgomery J. W. Snapp Brucetown

Grange Program At Middletown For Friday Night

Middletown Subordinate Grange in Middletown Va will hold an open meeting Friday night March 22 at 8 oclock in the Grange hall. Poultry authority M C Kilpatrick will speak on Brooding Problems followed by a program organized by lecturer R H Hammond including readings songs and a feather blowing contest.

Middletown Grange M. C. Kilpatrick R. H. Hammond Reading Ashley Brumback James Downall Mae Foltz

Local Markets and Wholesale Flour Prices Listed

Local markets page lists wholesale flour prices by brand and bag size, with 98 lb and 48 lb patent bags priced around 6.50 to 6.70 per barrel, plus 12 and 24 lb bags. Also shows shelled corn, cracked corn, mixed feed, dairy feeds, egg mash, corn meal, middlings, and country butter, with numerous unit prices and notes on fat content and brand names.

Rae Beggs

Locals Split With West Virginia Teams Last Night

Winchester teams representing athletic clubs divided with Wardensville high school. Girls lost to West Virginians 8-7 in a close contest while the Men’s club beat the high school boys 30-5. Games postponed due to an upcoming spelling bee at Handley high school. Players for the Men's club included Baker Crowl W Crisman Doffemyer Widmyer H Crisman Pletcher Keller Burch Schneider. Referee Smith. Girls lineup and substitutes listed with Wardensville players and officials.

Winchester Wardensville High School West Virginians Handley High School Baker Crowl W. Crisman Doffiemyer Widmyer H. Crisman Pletcher Keller Burch Schneider Smith G. A. A. Wardensville Rowe Allen Erbe Jordan Butsler Orndorff Largent Heishman Bennett Barney Preffitt Frye G. A. A. Scrivener Seal Jasper Wardensville Wilson Fries

Veterans Bonus Plans Split as Vinson Debates Bills

Congress debates veteran bonus options as Vinson urges Treasury payment method while Andrews proposes negotiable government bonds. supporters say White House stance shifts, and House rules could steer floor choice away from the Vinson plan toward Patman or other bonus schemes.

Vinson Treasury Rep. Andrews R-Ny Veterans’ Administration Andrews White House Patman House Ways and Means Committee

Hopkins Accepts Maryland Relief Plan Amid Funding

On March 20, 194? Harry L. Hopkins informed Governor Nice the federal government accepted Maryland’s five million dollar relief program. The plan provides 3.5 million annually for relief and 1.5 million for old age pensions, with funds to replenish Maryland and Baltimore relief coffers immediately.

Washington Harry L. Hopkins Nice Maryland Hopkins Tyd~ings Radcliffe Baltimore

Coal Differences Discussed At Conference

Washington March 20. The joint contract committee of Appalachian operators and the United Mine Workers debated wage differences for Northern and Southern soft coal miners as they negotiate a new contract to replace the expiring one. The union threatens to strike April 1 unless an agreement is reached, seeking a 50 cent daily pay increase and a 30 hour week instead of 35 hours.

Washington Joint United Mine Workers

Do Not Pare Corns Says Ice Mint Cure Ad

An old advertisement warns against cutting corns or callouses due to infection risk. It promotes Ice Mint foot treatment from a druggist, claiming fast relief and easy removal of the corn with no cutting, leaving surrounding skin healthy. It touts benefits for sore tired feet and advises stopping paring.

Livestock And Produce Markets Fairly Steady Prices

Market reports show slaughter steers at 6.00 to 10.50 with varied grades and weights. Hogs mostly 8.75 to 9.40 per 100 pounds with truck hogs lower. Sheep and lambs steady with lambs 8.25 to 9.25, ewes 4.00 to 5.00. Philadelphia butter 30 to 30 1 4 cents, eggs 60 to 63 cents a dozen, prices unchanged.

Philadelphia U. S

Market in Stocks and Commodities on March Wall Street

Wall Street held steady as Washington and Europe dominated attention. Grains rose slightly amid dust storms in the Midwest. cotton failed to regain losses. Bonds mixed. rails firm. Gold bloc steadied. sterling eased. Steel shares resilient despite iron production dip. Utilities showed slight buying. Farm implements and mail orders up with grain tone. Motors and rails near steady. Selected 2 p.m. stock quotes include Allied Chemicals 11354 and U. S. Steel 28.

New York Wall Street Washington Europe Middle West American Water Works Public Service N. J Stock Exchange Allied Chemicals American Can American Smelters American Tel. & Tel Arch Topeka & San Fe Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol N. Y General Electric General Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Standard Oil of Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth

Futures And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations

Chicago market round up shows May wheat at 93 1/2 to 94 1/4 cents, July 91 1/2 to 91 3/4, Sept 91 1/4 to 91 3/4. Corn bids range March 80 3/4, May 78 1/2, July 74 3/4, Sept 71 1/2. Oats May 43 5/8 to 44 7/8, July 39 1/2 to 39 3/4, Sept 38 1/4 to 38 3/4. Rye May 55 1/4, July 56 1/4, Sept 56 1/2. Barley May 63 1/4, July 56. Lard May 12.40, July 12.42, Sept 12.40. Bellies May 16.15, July 16.30. Cash grain quotes include Wheat No 2 hard around 1.01, Corn old No 2 yellow 84 3/4 to 84 1/2, new No 5 mixed 77, No 2 yellow 83, No 4 white 83 3/4. Baltimore Wheat No 2 red winter spot around 95, March 95. Winchester Wheat 93 cents, White corn 95 cents, Yellow corn 90 cents. All quotations based on deliveries at mill. Richmond No 2 red winter around 1.05. Roanoke and Lynchburg No 2 red winter around 1.05 and 1.04.

Chicago Chicago Cash Grain Baltimore Winchester Richmond Roanoke Lynchburg

Public Sale at Daniel Wright Farm near Bunker Hill

Discontinuing farming, sale set for Friday March 22, 1935 at 10 30 A M on the Daniel Wright home farm four miles west of Bunker Hill and rests on the road to Woodbine School House. Auction features 5 horses and colts, 20 milk cows in full milk flow, one Holstein bull, 11 hogs and a full line of implements and hardness. Cash terms. Co P Hardy et al, Aud Le Clendenning, Clerk.

Daniel Wright Bunker Hill Wood Bine Rest Church

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The Winchester Evening Star Richard K. Eddy Royal 213 L O. O. F. Lodge Jefferson High CCC W. C. Carter Katherine Carter Muriel Coe Mrs. Athey John Barton Payne Katie Hansbrough W. L. Keyser Washington, Va Raymond Fishpaw Clark County John P. Snead Rappahannock County Mabel Crenshaw Messrs H. H. Crockett Miland M. Poindexter J. W. Thomason T. J. Jenser R. T. Haslip Shenadogh, Va Norfolk and Western Railroad Royal Club Inn Funk Kenneth Hisey Joe Hite Woodstock Benjamin Atwood Hagerstown, Md Jack Morgan Nancy Lou Virginia Avenue John F. Wall G. W. Stewart George Cooley Katherine Cooley Willian B. Carson Naomi Grubbs Mr. and Emanuel Stickley Milldale Edward Hoffman Virginia Parker Hoffman Carmel Clem R. A. Boyce Duncan Gibb University of Virginia Mrs Frank W. Gibb William Johnson Marshall, Va Lloyd Sonner Warren Columbus Isabella Quarles Shenandoah Valey Miss Boyd Flandin County Realty Star U. SS. Steel P. Hardy C. Hoffman T. Engle le Clendenning
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