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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1935

Page

2

Dionnes Quintuplets Stir Worries Over Their Future

CALLANDER Ont May 25 Residents fear for the five Dionne quints future as education questions rise. Two older children Ernest 8 and Rose 7 attend school while the five siblings remain split by a road between the family home and the quintuplet household. The Dionnes hope authorities will resolve the division as top schools may require birth matriculation.

Callander Ont Mama United States England Special Board of Guardians Dionnes Ernest Dionne Rose Ernest Daniel Therese Pauline Papa Dionne Dominion

Contributions to Central Relief Fund Listed by Campaign

The Central Relief fund campaign committee thanks all donors and notes nearly two thousand contributions. A complete list of donors giving under five dollars is on file with the city manager and treasurer for public check. Additional contributions include anonymous ten dollars and several five to sixty dollar gifts from individuals and local businesses.

Central Relief Fund Campaign Committee Misses Baker Alison Cooper Dellinger Bros C. Vernon Eddy Elk’s Club C. C. Glaize Herbert Larrick Lions Cub Wm. M. Lupton Jan MacCallum W. S. McClintock Miss Mary Miller

Noted Woman Bootleg Pilot Gives Testimony

A Roanoke federal court heard testimony from Willie Carter Sharpe a famed Virginia bootleg pilot who said roads blocked by Franklin county officers were cleared after talks with officials and liquor shipments passed She recalled in 1929 and 1930 a cafe operation with T J Richards and a $825 sum collected from manufacturers and sellers to be shared among partners.

Roanoke Virginia Franklin County Willie Carter Sharpe T. J Jeff) Richards Co. GC Lee Edgar A. Beckett

Kernstown Honors Roll and Perfect Attendance Marked

The Kernstown Public School closed its 1934 35 session on Friday May 24 with an afternoon picnic and health certificate awards. Twenty four students received five point certificates for perfect attendance and the honor roll lists students across grades one through six.

Kernstown Public School Virginia Clarence Conner Billy Jones Ray Nicholson Aubrey Swartz Audrey Bayliss Anna Marie Curl Maxine Driver Elizabeth Grove Clara Jones Winifred Mauck Gertrude Nicholson Helen Ritter Anna Lee Snyder Helen Warner John Gibbs, Jr Richard Grove George Gruber Meredith Himelright Dudley Ga Robert Lamp John Smoot, Jr

Miss Bond Awarded $15,000 Verdict in Breach Case

A New York Supreme Court jury awarded Miss Katharine Leary Bond $15,000 damages in her $500,000 breach of promise suit against Paul Spencer Clapp a former Herbert Hoover aide and current Columbus Ohio official.

New York Supreme Court Katherine Leary Bond Paul Spencer Clapp Herbert Hoover Columbus Ohio

Mrs. Whitfield Found Dead at Ranch in New Mexico

Emily Whitfield, former wife of William H. Vanderbilt, died from a bullet wound at the Whitfield ranch near Las Vegas New Mexico around May 25 after a divorce suit filed against Raoud Whitfield. The death was reported as a self inflicted or unknown gun wound at the ranch 25 miles from the town.

Las Vegas N. M Emily Whitfield William H. Vanderbilt Raoud Whitfield Whitfields’ Ranch Oe -Horse

Princess Ingrid Weds Crown Prince Frederik in Royal Swedish Ceremony

Princess Ingrid married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Iceland in a thirteenth century church in Stockholm. The wedding, a traditional royal ceremony, crowned Ingrid as future queen with pomp and splendor.

Stockholm Sweden Ingrid Frederik Denmark Iceland

Philippines Quake Shakes Nation No Casualties Reported

A moderate earthquake shook the Philippines south of Luzon with early reports indicating no deaths and limited damage. Authorities and residents assess affected areas as officials compile data.

Manila Philippines Luzon Damase

Clerk Is Held As Extortionist In Philadelphia Case

Alfred Warren Eagens a 28 year old Norristown grocery clerk was held in bail for the federal grand jury on charges of attempted extortion and threatening to kill members of Albert A. Garthwaite’s family. Agents testified they closed in after spotting him with a dummy package and pistols. he surrendered saying you’ve got me.

Philadelphia Albert A. Garthwaite Alfred Warren Eagens Norristown

Flashes of Life and Local Vignettes Across Cities

A collage of brief AP items reports a stray dog case at a women’s precinct, an 80th birthday party in Wilmington with a large family, a suicide-attempt by a Kansas City safe cracker, a Texas pilot surviving a 3500 foot plunge, and New Jersey Bell’s 211 million acquisition of Richland Rural Telephone, expanding service in Vineland and noting old crank phones and wire arrangements.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Bell Telephone Company Richland M Rural Telephone Company Vineland Public Utility Commission New Jersey Bell

Barber chair accident injures man in Muscatine

In Muscatine Omar Jones enjoyed a moment of relaxation in a barber chair when a basement water heater exploded. Barber E. E. Orris and Jones both leaped to safety but a long gash was ripped across Jones' neck by the blast and debris.

Muscatine Omar Jones E. E. Orris American Bank Jones Orris

Woman seeks more aid as relief office reports strain

A Topeka woman called Shawnee County Relief to protest aid for her family saying they cannot get by on current funds and supplies. She said her husband may seek work if more relief is not provided.

Topeka Kas Shawnee County

Monroe seeks screech owls to curb annual blackbirds

Monroe Wisconsin public appeal seeks screech owls to control a yearly blackbird invasion. Police chief Jerome H. Schwaiger proposes capturing owls and placing them in cages in trees to frighten the birds and drive them away.

Monroe Wis Jerome H. Schwaiger

Miss Geraldine Riley Weds Norman Gardiner in White Post

Geraldine Riley and Norman Gardiner were married at the White Post rectory by Rev. Ronald Rowland. The couple, a Win chester businessman groom, will reside in Winchester after a brief wedding trip. The ceremony followed a small family reception at the bride’s grandmother’s home.

White Post Geraldine Riley Norman Gardiner Ronald Rowland Charles Riley Charles W. Gardiner Frederick County James Riley Mrs. Gardiner Winchester Mr. Gardiner

Firemen Learn Latest Blaze Fighting Methods

Article outlines new ventilation techniques for fires, including roof holes or top-window openings to release smoke and gases. Ventilation aids locating fire, reduces water damage, shortens burn time, and can save lives of occupants on upper floors.

Brumback Family Attends Virginia Nuptials

Oranda notes report the wedding of Virginia Keyes to Dr. G F Hooper in Waynesboro last Friday attended by cousins Gilbert Brumback and sisters Mary Evelyn and Frances. Also noted are a Marlboro business caller N D Long and ill health of Elmer Cook with Albert Keller painting J M Millers house.

Oranda Gilbert Brumback Mary Evelyn Frances Virginia Keyes G. F. Hooper Waynesboro N. D. Long Marlboro Elmer Cook Albert Keller J. M. Miller

Bonus March Plans Rushed by ex soldier leader

In Los Angeles on May 25 ex soldier Royal W. Roberston, head of the southern California unit of the 1932 bonus trek, presses ahead with a planned march to Washington. He will meet recruits in a vacant lot to outline the route and schedule despite opposition from state leaders of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Los Angeles American Legion Royal W. Roberston Washington Robertson California

Many Waifs in State Sought for Foster Homes

State files several children needing foster homes. Betty an 11 year old timid girl seeks care after parental separation. Evelyn 16, dependent and active in church. Rose 10 sweet and country bound. Tom and Jack two brothers whose parents remarried. Dan 16 negro boy seeks farm wage work. Bill a lonely negro lad hurt by lack of parental care and affection.

Betty Evelyn Rose Tom Jack Dan Bureau Bill

County Realty Transfers Highlight Local Deeds

Recent transfers recorded in the county clerk list several property moves. Benson Unger to Virginia Unger covers 39% acres in Gainesboro district with nominal consideration. Others include lots on West Piccadilly Street and Morningside Drive, along with restrictions tied to school property in Fredrick County and a Hill Crest subdivision lot near Winchester. Additional transfers include a Kerns town Muntzing Addition house and lot, a Northwestern Grade acre near Gore, and 11 1/2 acres in Stephens City with nominal payment.

Benson W. Unger Virginia Unger Gainesboro Charles L. Nicodemus William M. Richards West Piccadilly Street Morningside Drive North Braddock Street Loudoun Manor Richards Avenue Fredrick County Rena E. Hulver Russell Grove Back Creek Wardensville Mountain Falls F. Crisman Hockman John D. Cammer Hill Crest Winchester Elizabeth Nicholson H. H. Omps Muntzing Addition Kernstown W. B .Whitlock Florence Etta Strosnider Gore Alva J. Steele Julian D. Steele Stephens City

France Deems Understanding With Germany Essential for Peace

Geneva May 25 Pierre Laval French foreign minister stated an understanding between France and Germany is necessary for peace but that no pledge to Reichsfuehrer Hitler is planned at this time.

Geneva Pierre Laval France Germany

Big Attractions Booked For The Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre announced a slate of coming attractions over the next months. Highlights include The Wedding Night with Gary Cooper and Anna Sten, Eight Bells with Ann Sothern, The Bride of Frankenstein with Karloff, Night Life of the Gods, Its A Small World, Curly Top, Werewolf of London, and The Raven among others, promising the finest pictures money can buy. Capon Bridge School pupils attended The Great Hotel Murder screening at the Palace.

Palace Theatre Gary Cooper Anna Sten Miss Stern Ann Sothern Ralph Bellamy Karloff New York Lyle Talbot Heather Angel Warner Baxter

Professor Schuman Denies Endorsing Free Love

Prof Frederick Schuman of the University of Chicago told a State Senate committee there is no truth to the charge that he endorsed free love. He was among two Chicago faculty allies targeted by Charles R Walgreen, whose public actions spurred the radicalism inquiry into tax exempt schools.

Chicago Frederick Schuman University of Chicago Political Science Department State Senate Schuman University of Chicago Charles R. Walgreen Walgreen

Scout Court of Honor and Jamboree plans noted

The Court of Honor at George Washington Hotel on Friday May 31 will review awards for Scouts with Chairman A Lee Coble. Col B M Roszel H C Sheetz Jr and W E Pifer will speak on experiences at the first Jamboree in England. Community service includes flag duties for graves May 29 to May 30 overseen by C R Keeler.

Court of George Washington Hotel A. Lee Coble B. M. Roszel H. C. Sheetz, Jr W. E. Pifer England Rich Aiehip Eta C. R. Keeler Congregational Episcopal Church Ivan R. Smith Keeler Washington

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Alvin Rinker Helen Anderson Louise Conner Jeane Gruber Jack Anderson Albert Fincham Raymond Gibbs Eugene Lupton Ernest Ritter Robbie Smallwood Kenneth Warner Yvonne Bayliss Julia DeHaven Clarice Strosnider Enola Smith Louise Sager Harold Cooper Ralph Lamp Carson Terault Betty Jane Clark Helen Grove Virginia Omps Lillian Snyder Nina Stine Clovis Bucher Billy Grubbs Ralph Snapp Emily Grove Anna Marie Carl Anne Lee Snyder George Grubber Miss Bond Mrs. Whitfield The Associated Press Henry Wehrimann Wilmington Del Sarah E. Jester Beims Kansas City Robert J. Pet Kilgore Texas L. T. White White Fannie Rutherford Rutherford Kathleen Haymaker Inez Shepard Mattie Manuel R. L. Moore Edinburg Charles Gaunt Washington, D. C Sherman Maesmer Pope Methodist Church Russell Fam Ily Ronald Armel Mrs. L Haymaker Miss Nicols Linden, Va Mrs. Cooke Welch Floyd Wallman Page County Don Rennix Wanda Parsons W. Va Ted Handine Boyce A. Makay Smith Shelia Dunn A. Makay- Smith Children’s Bureau Richmond County Realty National Walnut Company Belleville Prof Cammertire CO Vulcanizing &Arcad Service Braddock & Boscawen Sts Baker’s Service Sta Big Sister Ryles Forgrave Dad Cooper Horton John W. Rosenberger & Co John S. Miller & Company Sherwin-Williams Paints Certified Public Accountants TAX Counsellors AUDIT TAX Service E. Boscawen Street Richmond, VA State Planters Bank Griffin Miller Tires Shell Station Martinsburg Pike Amherst & Boscawen Sts Valley Ave Braddock St Republic Oil CO Twin City Oil &Gas Corp Bickers Motor Co FORD Chevrolet Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
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