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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1934

Page

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Roosevelt urges deeper world navy cuts at disarmament talks

President Roosevelt signs bill authorizing naval build up to existing treaty strength and calls for further reductions by the 1935 naval conference. The plan estimates 500 to 750 million dollars for ships and planes over seven years, including 65 destroyers 32 submarines four cruisers and over 1100 airplanes.

Roosevelt Federal Budget Bureau Associated Press Washington Budget Bureau U. S London Great Britain France United States Britain

Jelly Bird Eggs Sale At People's Bargain Store

Local ad lists jelly bird eggs priced at 9 cents a pound at People’s Bargain Store located at 24 East Piccadilly Street. Includes reference np-21-3-27 and 28.

People's Bargain Store East Piccadilly Street

Square Dance at Haven March 27 Shows Local Event

A square dance is planned at Haven on Tuesday March 27. Community members are invited to join the evening event featuring local callers and dancing in a friendly social setting.

Haven

Tavenner Resolves two charges in separate civil and traffic cases

Magistrate A. J. Tavenner ruled in favor of Hershey Lunsford in a civil suit over automobile damages against James Mason, with Mason to pay all damages. The reckless driving charge against E. C. Killinger was dismissed. James Jackson, involved in a Bartonville crash, was fined 23.50 for reckless driving and jailed until payment. he sustained injuries and will receive county medical care.

Hershey Lunsford James Mason A. J. Tavenner Lunsford Mason E. C. Killinger Tavenner Killinger James Jackson Bartonville Jackson

Holy Week Services Continue at Bradock Street M E Church South

Bradock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South continues Holy Week programs led by Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker. Tonight he speaks on What Think Ye Of Christ with services at 7 30 pm through Friday. Wednesday topic Jesus Among the Critics Thursday A New Commandment Friday Holy Communion will be administered.

Bradock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Hubert Sydenstricker Christ Jesus

Handley Schools Announce Easter Holiday Break

Garland Quarles said Handley schools will close Wednesday afternoon for the Easter holidays and reopen the Tuesday after Easter.

Garland Quarles Handley

Doctor J A Richard Reported Slightly Improved

Friends learn that Dr J A Richard is slightly improved from a serious illness. He is in Memorial Hospital after transfer from University Hospital Baltimore.

J. A. Richard Richard Memorial Hospital University Hospital, Baltimore

Easter corsage specials from The Flower Shop

Easter April Is order your corsage now with many beautiful combinations offered by The Flower Shop. For rent a six room house with bath in a good location on Valley Avenue contact 912-W Ip.

Bath Valley Avenue

Max Krol Case Not Called In City Court Today

Three remaining cases against Max Krol scheduled for today in Corporation Court were not called for trial as Judge Williams was away in Clarke county. No jury was summoned and the cases likely will be continued to the next term in April. Krol remains jailed awaiting Supreme Court of Appeals writ requests after a February trial convicting him of stealing $4,432.12 from Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corp and sentencing him to six years. Bond set at $10,000 has not been posted.

Max Krol Corporation Court Williams Clarke County Kroll Supreme Court of Appeals Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corp Krol

New York Has Few Mentally Unstable Teachers

An Associated Press report from New York states Dr. Emil Altman, chief medical examiner of the League of Education, said about 1,500 of the city’s 36,000 teachers are mentally or emotionally unstable. He broke the claim as a reassurance noting the rate is below or near the general population average.

Associated Press New York Emil Altman Lan of Education Tony Altman New York City Dr. Altman

Red Cross Organizes Motor Corps Tonight

The Winchester Frederick County American Red Cross chapter will organize a motor corps of 25 or 30 young women at 7 o'clock this evening. The meeting is at the Red Cross office on City Hall third floor. Information is available from Mrs Bertha Hicks at the Red Cross offices.

Winchester-Frederick County The American Red Cross Red Cross Bertha Hicks

Meeting of Young People Rally in Stephens City

The Francis Asbury Young People's Union of the Methodist Church South will hold a rally at Stephens City M E Church South on Friday April 27 and Saturday April 28. The program opens with a 6 30 p m banquet Friday evening and sessions run Saturday from 9 45 a m to 4 30 p m.

Francis Asbury Young Peoples Union The Methodist Episcopal Church South Stephens City M. E

Camp Committee To Meet Tonight

The camping committee of the Boy Scouts will meet at 7 o'clock this evening at the Scout office to discuss arrangements for the summer camps. The meeting should last less than one hour.

Boy Scouts Scout Office

Guessing Contest at Pratt's Feed Store closes Saturday

A local store posts a guessing contest to weigh a sack of Pratt's Feed. Entries close Saturday at 2 p.m. First prize is a jumbo bag of feed, with 100 pounds of feed for second and third prizes. IA Seed Co. p-

Pratt Ia Seed CO

Auction Sale at Residence of Mrs J E Baker

Auction at 314 Stonewall Ave residence of Mrs J E Baker with sale at 10:00 A M on Saturday March 31. Inspect Friday March 30 from 10:00 to 4:00 P M. Cash terms for antiques china glassware pictures and miscellaneous household articles. 1n 21 2 27 28 20

Stonewall Ave J. E. Baker

Roosevelt Eyes Private Bids for Air Mail Service

President Roosevelt plans to allow immediate bids from private lines to operate air mail during a temporary period awaiting permanent legislation. Officials will be called to arrange bidding terms as talks continue. He departs tonight for a southern waters vacation aboard Vincent Astor's yacht The Nourmahal with aides and industrial administrator Hugh S. Johnson listed for coastal calls.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Post Office Department Vincent Astor Nourmahal Miami Johnson Hugh S. Johnson Florida Florida During the Cruise. He Probably Will Accept. Mr. Roosevelt Jacksonville Fla Astor

Cooking School Ends Tomorrow in Winchester

Over 200 women from Winchester and vicinity attended Mrs. Dorothy K. Harris's cooking school at Rouss Hall. Prizes totaling 30 were awarded yesterday with 45 more today and 45 tomorrow, plus a grand gas range prize at the final session.

Winchester Dorothy K. Harris Rouss Hall Harris Consumers Utilities Co

Easter Sunrise Service At Rosemont On Easter Sunday

The Young People of Berryville Methodist Church invite the public to Easter Sunday sunrise worship at 5 30 a m on the porch of Rosemont. Austin Riley leads the service with guests from Winchester and nearby areas. More details will follow.

Berryville Methodist Church South H. F. Byrd Rosemont Winchester Austin Riley

Roosevelt backs plan to change presidential voting method

The Lea Norris amendment to abolish the electoral college was presented to the House rules committee with President Roosevelt's approval. It would submit to the states a proposal requiring three fourths approval within seven years, keeping state vote counts but awarding electoral votes by proportional popular votes.

Washington Roosevelt House Rules Committee Representative Jeffers Alabama House Elections Committee Rules Committee Sessson Congress Lea-Norris Representative Lea California

Special Lenten Service Tonight at Centenary Church

The Rev. Dr. S. L Flickinger leads a special Holy Week service in Centenary Reformed Church at 7 45 this evening titled The Lessons of Holy Week Tuesday. District parishioners are invited to attend as part of the Lent observance.

Centenary Reformed Church S. L Flickinger

Tobacco Growers Stop at Local Restaurant En Route to Washington

One hundred sixty men from tobacco counties in Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina halted in this city overnight on bus trips to Washington. They dined at The Golden Glow Coffee Shop and will pass through Winchester again on Thursday. They plan to witness the Passion Play and visit Shenandoah Caverns before presenting a petition to Congress and President Roosevelt for cigarette tax relief.

Tennessee Virginia North Carolina Washington Golden Glow Reinal Emory Keyser Greyhound Bus Lines Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Winchester Shenandoah Caverns Congress Roosevelt

Plans Forming For Memorial Hospital Card Party

The Woman's Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital forms committees to stage a charity card party at the George Washington Hotel on Thursday April 5. Cards start at 8 pm with prizes from Winchester merchants and door drawings. 50 cents per player or 2 dollars per four, refreshments included. Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire leads reservations. attendees urged to sign up by Thursday morning. Proceeds aid the hospital's humanitarian work and ongoing needs.

Woman's Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital George Washington Hotel Winchester Hunter H. McGuire

New Legume To Be Discussed By Dairy Farmers

Dairy farmers group meets Wednesday night March 28 at 8 in Handley Library lecture room basement to discuss Lespedera a new legume for pasture and hay. Virginia Experiment Station tests cover varieties lime fertilizer and yields and the discussants are W R Legge and R R Fishpaw. Open to all interested.

Shenandoah Valley Dairy Farmers Handley Library Virginia Experiment Station W. R. Legge Handley High School R. R. Fishpaw

Apple Blossom Festival funds boosted by Winchester residents

Winchester and Frederick county residents donate to the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival expense fund as the eleventh annual celebration nears in May. Treasurer Clifford D. Grim reports strong initial contributions from individuals and local businesses, with director-general J Pinckney Arthur urging further gifts to support community pride and festival plans.

Winchester Frederick County Clifford D. Grim J. Pinckney Arthur Grim Allen Dorothy G American Cyanamid Co Pacific Tea Co Dr. L. M American Can Co Betsy Ross Byrd T. B H. F Buncutter Tire Co Boyd P. W Bickers Motor Co Bosserman Brown Harold G Beverley Barr & Arthur Barr C. Fred Fred Sr Brooks S. C Baker E. E Brumback C. I Baker's Drug Co Baker, Gibson Bryarly & Green

Roosevelts proposals and notable political notes across the nation

A montage of policy ideas and political events from 1935: Roosevelt backs an electoral college amendment to award votes by popular tally, private air mail bidding, a sharp naval reduction plan, and a drug of labor concessions. Other items mention wage talks in steel, a Virginia alcohol control tour, and a looming disarmament issue in Britain.

Special Services At Capon Bridge Church Of Christ

Capon Bridge Church of Christ announces consecrational services on Wednesday Thursday Friday nights and a sunrise prayer service Sunday at 6 30 am. Evening services begin 7 45 pm with Rev. S J Goode leading. Members are urged to attend to deepen their Easter season spirit.

Capon Bridge Church of Christ S. J. Goode

John's Easter Flowers at People's Bargain Store

John M. Miller, florist, offers blooming plants cut flowers and corsages at People's Bargain Store located at 24 East Piccadilly Street. Easter flower selections available with varied arrangements and services.

John M. Miller People’s Bargain Store East Piccadilly Street

Pure Food Store Ad For Split Peas And Black Eye Peas

Local advertisement lists Green Split Peas 15 cents per package and Black Eye Peas in 2 pound bags as part of a Pure Food Store sale.

Pure Food

Wage Boost Moves Gain Momentum In Steel Sector

Several leading steel producers consider a 10 percent wage increase with no change to the 40 hour week. The move follows auto industry cuts and is likely announced by the Iron and Steel Institute. The United States Steel Corporation finance committee plans a late meeting to decide.

MOVE Pittsburgh Associated Press New York Wall Street Iron and Steel Institute United States Steel Cration Meditation Board Washington Automobile Labor Board Hugh 8S Johnson Roosevelt Richard E. Byrd Pontiac Mich Labor Automobile Tribunal Alfred E. Smith Frank P. Walsh New York Port Authority Kilbourne Johnston Hugh S. Johnson Johnston Florida White House

Say It With Johns Flowers Corsages and Bouquets

Corsages of orchids gardenias violets roses lilies of the valley and sweet peas promoted with order now. Slogan Not What We Do But The Way We Do It appears. Page numbers 27 28 29 30 referenced.

John M. Miller People’s Bargain Store East Piccadilly Street

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