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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1932

Page

7

Two Kidnapping Suspects Sought Across States

Kansas City detectives pursue Martin Depew in connection with a kidnapping case tied to Mrs Nell Dondon. Detectives Robert Cole and Joseph Brannan travel from Bloomsburg to New Jersey to confer with officials in the Lindbergh case and pursue leads on an eastern gang. Miss Laurel Morrison, a 30 year old beauty parlor operator from Aurora Nebraska, is missing with a $1000 ransom note suspected.

Bloomsb Kansas City Martin Depew Nell Dondon Donnelly Lindbergh Robert Cole Joseph Brannan Brannan Trenton Cole New Jersey Newark Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf Lincoln Neb Laurel Morrison Aurora Miss Morrison Lincoln General Delivery Robert Morrison Central City

Civic League Urged to Attend Water Meeting at Hotel

Civic League officers urge members to attend a mass meeting at the George Washington Hotel at 7 30 Tuesday evening to discuss the Winchester water system problem. Major Richard Messer of the State Board of Health will address attendees, with sponsorship from the Chamber of Commerce and cooperation urged.

Civic League George Washington Hotel Winchester Richard Messer State Board of Heath Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Late Mr. Metz Laid To Rest In Mount Hebron

Funeral services for Daniel Metz Sr a long time Frederick county farmer were held at his home in Winchester with Rev E A Lambert and Rev Dr F T McFaden officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named and many floral tributes.

Mr. Metz Mount Hebron Daniel Metz Frederick County Winchester North Loudoun Street E. A. Lambert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Charles Nicodemus J. O. Chamberlin Martin Ebert Edwin Henshaw

Miss Smoots Sister Dies in Washington Pneumonia

Violet Smoot Clark, wife of C C Clark of Washington, died this morning from pneumonia at about age 39. She was daughter of the late David Smoot of Shenandoah county and sister of Zula Smoot, Mrs Seibert, and Roy Smoot. Funeral from the Smoot homeplace in Shenandoah county Saturday.

Violet Smoot Clark C. C. Clark Washington Clark David Smoot Woodstock Shenandoah County Zula B. Smoot Winchester Seibert Roy Smoot Smoot Shanend County

Four Fined In Winchester Police Court

Justice Donald L. Weems assessed fines on four defendants in Winchester police court. Donald Miller of Strasburg faced illegal possession of liquor with a 73 dollar fine and a 30 day jail term suspended. Robert Pangle and Charles Ramey of Woodstock paid 12 dollars each for disorderly conduct. George Riggs of the city was fined 12 dollars for drunkenness.

Bar of Justice Winchester Donald L. Weems Donald Miller Strasburg Robert Pangle Charles Ramey Woodstock George Riggs

Man Overcomes Three Month Inability To Wear Shoes

A Christianburg Virginia restaurant manager reports Natex relief from swelling in feet and legs and rheumatic pain after three months unable to wear shoes. He credits Natex with curing constipation and stomach trouble, improving sleep and nerves, and restoring strength and appetite through the plant and herb formula sold by Peoples Service Drug Store.

Natex People’s Service R. L. Hudson Christiansburg Peoples Service

Family survives foggy WV 281 mile drive home

Mrs. M. A. Erle of North Kent street and her three daughters and grandson return from Ravenswood West Virginia after attending the funeral of Mrs. Mary Lee Jackson Dicks. A dense fog forced a slow 35 to 40 mile drive through the mountains but they arrived safely.

M. A. Erle North Kent Street Herbert Athey Myrtle Chrismore Edna Erle Erle Chrismore Ravenswood W. Va Mary Lee Jackson Dicks Floyd W. Dicks Erle West Virginia

Fine hand-made quilt offered to Winchester nurse group

Mrs N K Larrick of Hayfield presents a sunflower patterned quilt, made by the late Mrs Samuel McDonald of Albin, to the District Nurse Association for sale to support its work in Winchester and Frederick County as a memorial to Mrs McDonald. Mrs D W Ritenour guards the quilt, praising its old fashioned pattern and workmanship. The funds from sale will aid the nurse association’s needs.

N. K. Larrick Hayfield District Nurse Association Samuel] McDonald Albin Winchester Frederick County McDonald

Preparatory Service Rendered for Rev Flickinger

The Rev. Snyder Alleman of Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City will lead preparatory services at 8 p m tonight in Centenary Reformed Church for the Rev Dr S L Flickinger.

Snyder Alleman Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Centenary Reformed Church S. L. Flickinger

Banker predicts wealth for women by 2035 in Weston Leader

A banker argues women will hold all wealth by 2035 and remarks that by then they may be welcome to ours, provoking a pointed editorial tone in Weston Leader.

Weston

Special Service At U B Church

A Holy Week meditative service to be held at 7 45 PM Friday in the United Brethren Church. Led by the Women s Missionary Association and the Otterbein Guild. The Good Friday service prepares for the holy communion to be celebrated Sunday morning.

United Brethren Church Woman's Missionary Association Otterbein Guild

Mrs Leatherman to Preach Sunday at Jubilee Church

Mrs Mary Martin Leatherman will preach at Easter Sunday services in the Jubilee Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Arrangements will be made for the next quarter's Old Testament study. All are invited to attend and join the Bible Class.

Mary Martin Leatherman Church of the Brethren

Good Friday Service at John Mann Methodist Church

Special Good Friday services set for 8 o clock tomorrow evening at John Mann Methodist Church East Cork Street. Rev H A Johnson pastor of the Astor will lead with a sermon by Rev J D Sinclair pastor of St Pauls AME Church. Junior choir from St Pauls AME to provide special music.

John Mann Methodist Church East Cork Street Astor H. A. Johnson J. D. Sinclair St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Christ

Brucetown Service Planned at Local Methodist Church

Brucetown announces a 7 45 oclock service tomorrow evening at the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Pastor Rev C cere invites all to attend.

Kruschen Salts Claim Fat Loss and Health Benefits

Richmond Hill New York resident W R Daniels reports losing three inches from his waist after using Kruschen Salts. He claims improved focus and clear skin, noting a 46 year old body feels 20 years younger. Advertises a 4 week supply at Baker's Drug Store with money back guarantee.

W. R. Daniels Richmond Hill N. Y Baker’s Drug Store

D A R Chapter Gives Books to County School

The Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R presented reference books and a large standard dictionary to the county school in Winchester’s southern suburbs. Mrs. Frank B. Crawford, regent, along with Mrs. Katherine Glass Greene and Mrs. Iliam M. Richards, spoke as teachers and pupils were congratulated on the new building.

Winchester Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Frank B. Crawford Katherine Glass Greene Iliam M. Richards

Unemployed Professionals Questioned in Chronicle Note

The San Francisco Chronicle ponders who would care for unemployed doctors lawyers and preachers if all were good and wise highlighting a social concern about skilled workers without jobs.

San Francisco Cal Chronicle

Death toll rises as two more die in city

Funeral services for the child will be held from the Disciples in Christ church on West Cork Street Saturday at 2 30 pm. Rev W L Dudley will conduct rites at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by father Charles W Grim city streets department and mother Daisy D Sonner of Strasburg four sisters Kathleen V Virgie E Mary and Bernetta M Grim and brother Charles R Grim. Grim is nephew of Winchester businessman George H Eagle. Double funeral Saturday.

The Disciples In Christ West Cork Street W. L. Dudley Mount Hebron Charles W. Grim City Department of Streets Daisy D. Sonner Strasburg Kathleen V Virgie E

Dr Leonhardt's Hemroid Tablets Said to End Pile Pain

The notice claims Hemroid Tablets quickly end pile agony by removing congestion restoring circulation and healing affected parts. It touts a strong success rate and promises relief with a single bottle, urging immediate use.

Leonhardt Tore

Milis Family to Hold Final Rite for Nancy Lee and Leon

The final rites for Nancy Lee and Leon Mills will be held Saturday afternoon. Relatives say the children are the son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Wall Mills. The Mills family also has two brothers, Rulanell and Jackie Mills. Mr and Mrs Mills moved to Winchester.

Milis Nancy Lee Leon Wall Is Mills Rulanell Jackie Mills Winchester

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