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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1935
Page
6
Clear weather and rising temperatures aid Skyline Drive construction. Waugh Brothers, contractor for the first section, have completed work and now lay rock. Sammons Robertson Company of Huntington, W V, handles the second section grading and crushing rock to aid future progress.
4 H Club director N E Landis reports successful meetings in Bentonville and Front Royal this week the final gatherings of the school year with summer clubs to follow tomatoes pigs and gardens cited as chief projects W W Ramsey of Bentonville joined the tour Robert Leach of the county agents office was elected to head the local 4 H organization.
Front Royal May 10 Followers of the chain letter fad may be interested that Thomas S Melton of Kansas has, in recent days, signed and posted many letters as part of the payroll. Melton says he wrote no letters and paid no attention to the chain letter talk until recently when he started receiving letters. He notes it has been many years since he visited Kansas and he is unsure how his name was added to the payroll without his effort.
Robert S. McCauley 88 died and funeral services were held at his Nineveh home. Interment followed in Nineveh Cemetery. He was a lifelong carpenter and farmer, survived by wife Sue Adkins McCauley, two sons John and Eugene, a daughter Mrs Russell Neville, and an adopted daughter Mrs Blanche Downie.
The Yellow Jackets rallied in the ninth and won in the tenth 6 to 5 against Fishburne. Battery for Randolph-Macon was Watson and Brown. Fishburne’s Cox and Fields pitched. Each team had 7 hits. Cox fanned 10 Yellow Jackets while Watson struck out 1.
Woodstock High School lost to Warren County High School by 18 to 8 on a Wednesday afternoon. Warren County pitcher Brown held Woodstock to seven hits while Echardt led WCHS with four hits in six at bats and two runs scored.
Senator Aubrey G. Weaver and R. Lewin Eastham attended the Shenandoah Valley League meeting in Charlottesville on Wednesday evening. Eastham, the All-Stars' representative to league meetings, outlined final plans for the opening of the long discussed project.
An announcement from the County Nurse says the May 15 tonsil clinic will be held in Dr. Foley’s office. This will be the last time the clinic is held before the close. Those wishing to take eight visits should contact Dr. Foley.
Mrs Henry Eley a state president of the Kings Daughters and Sons will speak at United Brethren Church Reliance on Sunday April 12 at 11 public invited. Rotary Club met at Afton Inn. Grace Wallihan celebrated fifth birthday with friends. Daisy Partlow guest of Q D Gasque. Meda Dick secretary to Senator Byrd visiting in Front Royal. All Stars dance drew about 100 couples with Parkway orchestra. PRO Teachers Association sponsors Bright Eyes screening for benefit next Monday and Tuesday. War ren County Emergency Relief sewing project held in Justice Olmstead court room. Virginia Smith of Riverton visited Julia Sowers in Rockland.
Robbers used gas to subdue chickens and prevent cackling as they stole 50 to 60 prize birds from Mrs. Frank Boyer near Strasburg. A week earlier an attempted raid occurred in Harrisville west of Tonis Brook. One owner set a bedroom buzzer and confronted the fleeing thieves after arming himself.
Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church marks 45 years since its founding by Rev. F. E. Clark on Sunday May 12. Choir music opens a program with quartets duets readings and a playlet The Murray Family directed by Miss Virginia Hancher. Public invited.
A note explains that water dissolves more substances than any other liquid, highlighting its superior solvency for a wide range of compounds. The statement emphasizes water as a universal solvent in practical and educational contexts.
Draft mares aged three to eight years, weighing 1200 to 1500 pounds, offered by ee Wallihan and Lewin with C. J. Brumback as auctioneer. This best load of mares yet, wanted by farmers. Auction date reference 5-0-417.
In Charlotte North Carolina on May 10 Brandon Smith's 260000 alienation of affections suit against ex father in law Joseph F Cannon a wealthy Concord businessman went to Mecklenburg Superior Court jurors after five minutes they asked if the case was a pauper action Judge W F Harding told them it was not and ordered them to resume deliberations.
Richmond Virginia May 10 Establishment of a bureau in Washington to publicize Virginia and attract tourists to the Old Dominion was under consideration by the state commission on conservation and development today. Wilbur C Hall chairman said plans are not completed but under serious consideration. The office would enable closer cooperation with communities in Virginia's tourist efforts.
Dirt farmers from the corn belt plan a pilgrimage to Washington to press Congress on the AAA. The effort began with allotment committee members and is said to have no official backing from the farm administration.
Miss Nancy Letitia Peery, 19, daughter of Virginia's governor, crowned Queen Virginia the First at the Dogwood Festival. Former Gov E Lee Trinkle placed the crown in a ceremony before about 5000 on Tenneva Field. A parade is set for this afternoon as Charles Cochran Jr. shows improvement after pneumonia.
Albert B. White Jr., 45, son of former West Virginia governor, leapt to his death from a St. Louis Statler Hotel window after leaving a note accusing President Roosevelt of being his murderer. He claimed Veterans Administration compensation cuts harmed him and many veterans and named Bernard Baruch as part of the scheme.
The Soviet flag reportedly unfurled from the masthead of Sweden's battleship Drottning Victoria, sparking rumors of Communist plots. Naval authorities and police offered only silence as investigators looked into whether the flag was hoisted by a smuggler or a sailor aboard.
In Washington on May 10 Senate Democrats in conference backed the finance committee plan to extend NRA only to April 1, 1936. House leaders were expected to approve a two year extension in line with administration aims, signaling a looming clash to reconcile differing positions.
In Los Angeles a jail threat halted Dr. Ralph Willard's proposal to freeze a dog and revive it. Willard, a Hollywood researcher who claimed success reviving frozen guinea pigs, paused after C. C. Warn, head of the city humane department, intervened.
The Johns Hopkins News Letter quotes Dr. Harry F. Ward, professor at Union Theological Seminary and national chairman of the American League Against War and Fascism, asserting the next world war is nearly here. The May 10 Baltimore item reflects wartime tension and campus commentary.
Chicago May 10 George P Getz treasurer of the Republican National Committee says the era of huge political campaign contributions is over. He notes that the 1936 drive marks a shift from a few large donations to many smaller gifts from more donors.
Governor Eugene Talmadge aims to travel to other states to oppose the renomination of President Franklin D Roosevelt. The action follows implications he may name Georgia's delegation to the upcoming National Democratic Convention.
Berlin May 10 government hailed a common welfare victory as unemployment lists fell by 168000. Yet 2234000 remained idle at end of April amid the war economy.
Long protests oppose the president while Eccles warns fear psychology may influence policy. Reserve Board Governor predicts issuing two billion in currency would depress value and spark market concerns.
In Washington on May 10 Senator Long of Louisiana condemned President Roosevelt for advocating contradictory measures to pay the Patman bonus. He warned the president is leading the Democratic party to slaughter while asserting banks would gain from a 2 billion dollar currency issue.
Eleven three year olds representing nine stables were named for the forty fifth running of the $25 000 Preakness at Pimlico tomorrow. Included is William Woodward's Omaha Derby winner. Four horses that finished behind Omaha in the Derby were also named.
President Roosevelt will motor to the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club in the Blue Ridge mountains of western Maryland for an afternoon of fishing and an overnight stay. He is expected to depart the White House early tomorrow and return Sunday afternoon after a hundred mile trip.
Mary Lavalle, 12, daughter of painter John Lavalle, died from burns suffered when flames swept the Back Bay home. The death adds to the toll of a fire that began last Tuesday.
Duke of Manchester, aged 59, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of obtaining money under false pretenses and received a nine month prison term. He testified his finances had been strained in recent years and showed no emotion at sentencing.
Alney Long shares honors with his daughter Rose Long at Louisiana State University where Rose, a sophomore, was selected queen of the engineers ball. The event highlights the senator’s close ties to his pet college and its student body.
In Bucharest on May 10 King Carol and Crown Prince Mahai dominated Romania's nationwide events marking Carol's fifth accession anniversary and Romania's eighty fifth year of independence from Turkish rule. The king, arrayed as a field marshal with decorations and sashes, rode a white horse while reviewing a long military parade at Cotroceni aviation field.
Honolulu May 10 The Navy imposed censorship to hide the 46 seaplanes largest fleet to make a long ocean flight during 1935 fleet war games. The aircraft left Pearl Harbor for Midway Bland 1 323 miles west of Honolulu. Radio silence followed from ships.
Washington May 10 The Senate ended a filibuster by Senator Austin against the Norris bill to strengthen the Tennessee Valley Authority act. The motion to take up the legislation was made by Senator Norris and was approved without a record vote.
Buttons have been produced in the United States from sea shells since 1855 and from freshwater mussel shells since 1891, reflecting long standing craft and industry.
Baltimore cattle and hog markets show steady to dull prices with various weight ranges listed. Philadelphia live poultry butter and egg prices quoted with standard grades and ranges from U S Dept of Agriculture figures.
Grain prices and futures quotes for Chicago and Baltimore dated May 10. Includes Wheat May to Sept prices, Corn May to Sept, Oats May to Sept, Barley May to Sept, Lard and Bellies, plus cash grain bids in Chicago and Baltimore markets. List shows bid ranges, mills deliveries.
Staunton Va May 10 The Board of Trustees elected Maj Roy W Wonson president of the Preparatory School Association of the South as superintendent to succeed Robert Hall who resigned A E Everett also resigned as headmaster in the same announcement Senior staff changes follow with the academy planning ahead.
The Netherlands ruler Queen Wilhelmina has graced stamps since her 1890 accession at age 11. Her reign, noted for peace and prosperity, stands amid European monarchies troubled by war and upheaval.
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia opens a Washington office to press a relief projects plan with the president's works allotment committee. He discusses a gas company contract for New York City electricity with Secretary Morgenthau, seeking a $2,354,000 reduction from last December's bid and readiness to sign a similar federal build contract.
New York May 10 The stock market paused briefly then moved higher with broad advances in equities. Mining and utilities led gains, grains and cotton showed mixed movement, bonds and U S government issues trended easier, and call money held at 0.25 percent. Closing prices included Allied Chemical 148 and U S Steel 32 5 8 among others.
John Snyder, a popular Winchester resident and active Mason, died after a stroke. He belonged to Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21, John Dove Chapter No. 21, Winchester Commandery No. 12, Acca Temple Shrine, and Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by his widow Bertie Oyler, daughter Margaret Snyder, and son George H. Snyder, with Mrs Kremer as his twin sister.
The Star notes daily market listings and cautions readers that typographical errors may occur and no responsibility is assumed for them.
A historic listing shows prices for patent and short patent flour in bags of 98, 48, 24 and 12 pounds per barrel, with mixed feed, egg mash, corn meal, middlings, dairy feeds, butterfat and live stock values. Prices vary by bag size and product, with separate wholesale and retail columns and notes on shelled corn and eggs.
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