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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
3
City Manager Arthur M. Field announced a smaller, lower demand pump has saved 476.10 in three months and 158.70 monthly on electric costs. The pump plus motor cost 1132, with eight months needed to break even. The city aims to cut annual electric power from 7800 to about 6000, potentially saving 1000 yearly.
The funeral of William F. Mellwee, formerly of Frederick county and longtime Washington resident, was held yesterday from Hines mortuary. Rev Beatty officiated with Masonic graveside rites at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Attendees from Winchester and Frederick county included Rev S J Goode, Mrs Mason Snapp, Mrs B Clowser, Mrs Delmar McKnee Jr, Mrs Ray Albin and daughters, Mrs Pope, Mrs Albin, and Mr and Mrs B Cadwallader.
The dispute over the William Desmond Taylor murder intensifies as Mrs. Varet Shelby Fillmore accuses her father of withholding facts and requests disclosure. Grand jury subpoenas have been issued for Mrs. Shelby Miss Minter and Mrs. Fillmore.
Mrs. W. A. King undergoes an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital Winchester. Mrs. Ralph Bowman improves after illness in Washington. Miss Kathleen Warren of Washington to visit parents for weekend. Apple Blossom Festival guests to attend with Merle Swenberg and Gordon Johnson. Others travel or visit in Alexandria Washington and Kentucky Derby trip noted. Shenandoah Lodge weekend plans for Catherine Carter and party.
Senator Aubrey G Weaver will attend a dinner in Winchester hosted by Senator and Mrs Catherine in honor of Senator and Mrs Robert Daniel. Mrs Julian N Major will attend a luncheon Saturday in Winchester hosted by Dr and Mrs B B Dutton. Dr Lyle Hansbrough Jr of Charlottesville visited town with his wife. Miss Nannie Moore, recently recovering at Winchester Hospital, plans to return home next week. Dr and Mrs Lyle F Hansborough will host the Evening Bridge Club tomorrow. Senator Aubrey G Weaver will attend a Saturday luncheon in Winchester hosted by Judge Williams.
Front Royal May 6 Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon for Mrs Elizabeth Ester Keyser wife of P Benton Keyser who died at her home here yesterday after a long illness She was 66 years old She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Reginald Butler a son Mr Hallie Keyser two brothers and three sisters The funeral will be at 230 from her home conducted by Elder A L Harrison Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery Pallbearers Raymond Wilson Ernest and Charles Eshleman Reginal Butler and Frank Carvell
Raynold Marlowe a 42 year old insurance broker of Front Royal Va was sentenced to ten days in the workhouse for intoxicated driving after refusing to pay a $100 fine. Patrolman Richard J Gunnip testified Marlowe was warned not to drive on April 29 and was arrested after moving his car five feet in first gear.
The Randolph-Macon College Glee Club from Ashland Virginia will perform in Front Royal on Saturday night in the high school auditorium to observe Music Week and sing at the 11 o clock service Sunday at the Methodist Church. About 40 members will arrive Saturday with the church choir sponsoring the programs.
In New Castle Kentucky on May 6 the jury trying Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt was discharged after failing to reach a verdict since 5 25 p m Tuesday on whether he shot to death his mistress Verna Garr Taylor the former lieutenant governor.
United States Senator Carter Glass of Virginia will be awarded a doctor of laws honorary degree at Hamilton College commencement in Clinton on June 14, college officials announced today.
Barcelona continued street fighting despite earlier reports of a peace accord as Valencia officials released statements after two strong columns of forces moved.
Troops were ordered to the embattled Bilbao where over 100 killed were reported as insurgents closed in. Generals Pozas and Mola were cited as halting advances while insurgents claimed gains north of Teruel and near Barcelona Valencia. The Spanish embassy warned of an espionage ring aiding the revolt.
A continuing report lists committee members and today’s donations to the Apple Blossom Festival fundraiser. Contributors include Baker and Anderson three dollars, Ansel Tupper Baker five, Burkhart and Snapp, Jos P Miller five, Lee O Dick five, Virginia Restaurant, Winchester Credit Corp twenty, and Yellow Cab one dollar, totaling Mission dollars.
Hampshire County West Virginia apple orchards are expected to be in full bloom by Sunday May 9 according to A C Oates Winchester lumber dealer. He invites visitors to his 100 acre High View orchard with ample varieties and road and in orchard access for tours and amateur photography. The rye surrounding the trees is green and the elevated site offers vantage points. Access possible from north or south ends via local routes.
A description notes traveling west on Route 50 from Winchester to the top of the Double 8, then turning left south for four miles to High View along a West Virginia state road. The Winchester to Double 8 distance is 13 miles.
Officers of the National Cathedral announced 1650 clergy from Maryland and Virginia would attend the installation of the Very Rev Noble C Powell as Dean of Washington. Bishop James Edward Freeman will conduct the ceremony. Powell, former rector of Emmanuel Church Baltimore, is UVa educated and served 12 years as chaplain there.
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