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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1939

Page

2

Memorial union services held at Middletown cemetery

Large attendance at Mount Carmel Cemetery for annual memorial rites under Odd Fellows MacWoodmen Grange Royal Neighbors and Rebekahs auspices. J Pred Larrick presided as principal speaker praising founding members and urging continued service, with music by the Frederick County School Band directed by Paul Riley.

Mount Carmel Middletown J. Pred Larrick Odd Fellows Mac- Woodmen of America The Grange Royal Neighbors of America Tha Frederick County Momresith Astormer wes _ peiecipal Thos Mem- Geta Servaces Pete Frederick “County Paul Riley

Proctor Weekend in Rockingham County and Rotary Meeting

Mr C C Proctor spent the past weekend in Rockingham county with friends. Mrs Cliiton Weaver of Reed ville was the guest over the weeks of Mr and Mrs Brooke Weaver. E B Jackson D D was speaker at the Front Royal Rotary Club luncheon presenting an historical address on Revolutionary military figures. Dr Jackson introduced by program chairman Thomas Johnston. Rev Shannon elected president named delegate to the International Rotary Convention.

E. B. Jackson D. D Front Royal Rotary Club Jackson Thomas Johnston Shannon International Rotary Convention Clarke County Woman's Club Tokus Inn Opequon Nellie Henson F. L. Ayler Home Department

City and County Realty Transfers Summary

Frederick County records show transfers including The First National Bank of Troutville to the Commonwealth of Virginia for road improvement benefits along Route 274. Susie Prince to Earl W. Small and others for 83.25 acres near Route 11 north of Winchester with nominal cash and kinship considerations. J B Omp to Jessie Crouse for three-fourths acre near Gainesboro close to the West Virginia line with nominal sum. Margaret E Harris to Russell Haymaker for a lot on Orchard Avenue with nominal sum. William M Richards to Newton H Burkhart for a Morningside Drive lot with nominal sum. Commercial and Savings Bank to Annie E Carper for a Shawnee Heights lot with nominal sum. F A Shryock to L H Barnett for a Millwood Avenue lot with nominal sum.

Frederick County First National Bank of Troutville Commonwealth of Virginia Susie Prince Earl W. Smallwood Winchester J. B. Omp Jessie Crouse Gainesboro West Virginia Line Margaret E. Harris Russell Haymaker Orchard Avenue William M. Richards Newton H. Burkhart Morningside Drive Commercial and Savings Bank Annie E. Carper Shawnee Heights F. A. Shryock L H. Barnett Millwood Avenue

Berryville Social News from Cleveland Ohio Highlights

Berryville social notes recount Col J C Boges elected alternate delegate and Friday dinner at Hotel Royal with Warren County High School graduates. Local visits include Mr Mrs William Wake at Boyce horse show and many residents in Washington DC Arlington Alexandria Staunton and Winchester with hospital stays, guests and family trips.

Cleveland Ohio Col J.C. Boges Warren County High School Hotel Royal William Wake Boyce

Clarence Nichols Sentenced to Die for Wife Slaying

Clarence Edwin Nichols of Washington has been condemned to die in the electric chair for the murder of his wife Viola Miller Wien. A district jury found him guilty after he confessed saying I saw red. The crime occurred September 28 in their apartment with a beating and strangling by rolling pin. Mrs. Nichols, daughter of William and Grace Miller, had recently learned of Nichols having a wife and children in Wilmington Delaware.

Clarence Edwin Nichols Washington Viola Miller Wien Wardensville Opequon Winchester Priday Nichols Arthur B. Caldwell Wilmington Del William Miller Grace Miller

Wynkoops and Huyettes Headed to New York World's Fair

Mr and Mrs Wynkoop of California Mr Frank Huyette of California and Miss Louise Huyette left on Monday night to spend several days at the World's Fair in New York City.

Anne Harris Helen Berry Arthur Edmunston Audley Farm Dinwiddie County Wynkoop California Frank Huyette Louise Huyette New York City

Martinsburg Weekend Visits and Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Oscar Ramsburg and their son David spent the end visiting in Martinsburg. Miss Eva Massie weekend visiting relatives in Washington. Miss Virginia Page returned home after visiting relatives in Summit New Jersey. Catherine Page visited Berryville while Ruth Berlin accompanied by Miss Berlin visited Washington. The Clarke and Clagett families hosted and traveled for gatherings with bankers meetings and church confirmations. Several social events include receptions, showers, and engagements among Clarke County residents and visitors from Fairfax Winchester and Leesburg.

Oscar Ramsburg David Martinsburg Eva Massie Washington Virginia Page Carl Grammar Summit N. J Page Catherine Page Berryville Jimmy Berlin E. P. Berlin Ruth Berlin Miss Berlin Reva Berlin Wyndham Stokes Clarke Fairmont West Virginia J. M. H. Clagett Springfield Clarke Shelby Carol Clagetts White Sulphur Springs W. Va Frank Summers Timberlake California

Judy Beverley Returns Home After Ad Open Appendectomy

Judy Beverley daughter of Mr and Mrs William Beverley of Milton Valley returns home this week from Winchester Memorial Hospital where she has been recuperating from an appendectomy.

Nellie Mae Evans Memorial Hospital Judy Beverley William Beverley Milton Valley Winchester Memorial Hospital

Miss Emily MacCormick to Return Home From Avon Visit

Miss Emily MacCormick, staying with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee Lewis at Avon by-the-Sea New Jersey, is expected to return to her home the latter part of the week.

Emily MacCormick Robert E. Lee Lewis Avon by-the-Sea New Jersey

Navy Faces Probe Over Subversive Influence on Enlisted Men

The House Committee on Un American Activities plans a thorough inquiry into naval reports that Communistic and other groups have influenced loyalty, morality and discipline of sailors. Rep Walters says Chairman Dies will lead the investigation into navy statements about discharges linked to membership in groups viewed as threats to national defense.

Washington House Committee On UN- American Activities Rep. Walters D-Pa Dies D-Tex Navy Department Army Navy Walters House Judiciary Albert M. Bledsoe Bureau of Navigation United States

Chambersville Notes Visit and family gatherings reported

In Chambersville Virginia on May 29, residents listed visiting relatives and spending time with kin. Larrick and son Eddie visited Raymond Bradford. Inia Fries of Red Bud stayed with F C Boyce. Warner Driver family with Roy Baylas in Kerns Town. Lelia Kern improving. George Rosier family with W W Brewer at Mt Williams. Seawart Castleman family visited Mrs Stewart in Winchester. Virginia Forney visited her mother Mrs Hawkins.

Chambersville Larrick Eddie Raymond Bradford Inia Fries Red Bud F. C. Boyce Warner Driver Roy Baylas Kernstown Lelia Kern George Rosier W. W. Brewer Mt. Williams Seawart Castleman Stewart Winchester Virginia Forney Scott Hawkins

Light Runers Fined In Police Court Rulings

Stop sign violations on Valley Avenue and Braddock Street led to fines for several individuals in Police Court. P C Lawson Anna Shade and Daniel Metz each paid 14 dollars on that count while Lawrence Vance faced 14 dollars for reckless driving. Other cases included Jim McCoy and Rex Tendler drunk and disorderly with 10.25 each Pred Cain drunk 10.25 Helen Jenkins drunk and disturbing the peace 15.25 Hilda Shoemaker maintaining a disorderly house 202 East Baker Street 15.25 and Charles Craddock from Ridgeway West Virginia panhandling with six months suspended on leaving town.

Valley Avenue Braddock Street Fises P. C. Lawson Millwood Avenue Anna Shade Route 7 Winchester Daniel Metz Lawrence Vance Kernstown Jim McCoy Rex Tendler Watertown N. Y Pred Cain Helen Jenkins North Loudoun Hilda Shoemaker East Baker Street Charles Craddock Ridgeway W. Va

Morgenthau outlines desired tax reform directions

Secretary Morgenthau spoke on set goals for tax revision with a balanced budget as a core aim. He indicated administration support for a flat 18 percent rate on large corporate net incomes and annual capital stock revaluations, while leaving specific rates to Congress.

Morgenthau Congress Senate House Roosevelt

Fire Insurance Case Reopened in Missouri Scope

A three-judge federal court reopened Missouri's 9.5 million fire insurance rate case compromise that helped send Boss Tom Pendergast to prison and ordered criminal action against those who fostered a fraudulent order on the court. William M. Bullitt Jr. said the companies might return about 8 million to policy holders.

Kansas City Missouri Tom Pendergast William M. Bullitt Louisville e@arlier

Will Reconsider Panama Lock Bill

The Senate, after authorizing a third set of Panama Canal locks costing 277 million dollars, agreed to revisit the measure on Wednesday. Senator Dana Her of Connecticut protested there should be an explanation for a bill of that size during routine consideration of minor measures.

Washington Panama Canal Senate Danaher R-Conn

Hull Proposals Spark Debate On Neutrality Plan

Senator Clark warns Hull plan would push the nation toward war while Hull supporters argue it keeps peace. Hull proposes limiting American ships from combat zones and restricting travel to avoid entanglements, with several administration followers backing the six point program. Senator Green offers cautious approval, noting practicality and reasonableness amid broader partisan debate.

United States Clark D-Mo Hull Green D.R. I

Tribute to Those Falling in War Parade Plans

A wartime tribute parade forms after 2 PM in front of the George Washington Hotel and proceeds to the cemetery. Participants include McKiIwee Municipal and Handley High School Bands, veterans groups, Virginia National Guard, and Boy Scouts. Flowers and flags will decorate graves at the National Cemetery.

George Washington Hotel McKiiwee Municipal Handley High School Ladies’ National Memorial Association The American Legion and Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars United Spanish War Veterans Virginia National Guard Boy Scouts of America National Cemetery D. M. Sprinkle Cemetery Lodge

Family visits and travels shared this week

Miss Annie Stribling hosted her brother Edward Stribling on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph N. Dorsey spent Tuesday on business in Washington and Baltimore. Mrs. Gus Hark and her young son Gussie returned home after a week with relatives in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Paget returned home after a Philadelphia weekend visit.

Berryville Alberta Elsea Broaddus Elsea Clarendon, Va Agnes Fenton Baltimore William Fenton Miss Fannie Fenton Annie Stribling Edward Stribling Ralph N. Dorsey D. C Gus Hark Gussie Philadelphia

Answers to Today's Quiz Listed by Question

Answers printed on page 4 identify key facts from the quiz. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and Topeka appear among the items, with references to Delaware the St. Lawrence Australia and other terms. The list includes names such as a toastmistress and a hydrometer.

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Delaware St. Lawrence

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Union Edwards Louis Schmeling Louiseling Front Royal and Warren County News Pront Royal C. C. Proctor Rockingham County Cliiton Weaver Reedsville Brooke Wea Briggs Andrew G North America Assurance Society Richmond Shenandoah Valley Commercial Small Loan and Finance CO E. Boscawen St Goodrich Safety Silvertown Goodrich Silvertown Braddock & Boscawen PTA Tah Bondex Russell Baker Front Royal Hospital W. J. Olds Washington, D. C Jean Calvert Occoquan Mrs. E. R. Thompson Riverton Mr.Norman Hall of Arlington Mrs J. C Hall Florence Cornell Mary Jean Baumgardner Herbert Smith Bridge Millie Sirbaugh Mrs. Henley Smith Ann Daniel Martha Brent Burruss Elizabeth Major Julian Major Riverside Harry Smith L. D A. D. Cone Washington D. C B. J. Hillidge J.S. Biggs Wallace Thomason Mary Butler Eliza Miller Alexandria Charles Paris, Jr Strasburg Paris R. E. Purdum Mrs. Jordan Covington, Va Emma Foltz Social News Mrs. Maddox Silver Springs Louis Lickey Henry Lickey Gordon Levi George H. Levi Garnett Levi Charles T. Levi Staunton Relaves Washingon Louise H. Kerfoot Frances Crump Arlington, Va Stella Moore Carol Castleman Girl Scouts of Shenandoah River Bramblewood Mount Vernon John A. Chew Henry Kerfoot Betty Henry, Jr Kerfoot 8S. B. Crown Woodlawn Miss Crown John R. Crown Jimmy Crown Harrisonburg Crown Doris Cuningham Clarence Nichols Grace Episcopal Church Alfred Kerfoot Bishop Goodwin Episcopal Church Millwood Bernard B. Jones Joel D. Griffing Ralph Richardson Tom Byrd Clarke County William E. Lipscomb Raspberry Plains Leesburg Richard E. Dole Blanch Grove Richard E. Smith Jr Miss Grove Fairfax Richard Beardsworth Agnes Tapscott Tapscott Charley Paterson Atkinson Eustace Jackson Bessie Pattie Luke Thomas E. Gold Anna Moore E. D. Vaughan Joseph F. Moore Gray Beverley A. Baker C. Williams Annie Moore Minnie Lippitt W. Ew N. Adams Un-American Committee Panama Sprinkle Corporation Court Circuit Court Star Handley Library Mrs. Paget Palmolive SILCO N. Loudoun St Pine Motor CO Loudoun Monmouth St.h Brad Cecil Sts Cammer Tire CO Braddock & Valley Ava MO. S Solenberger Loudoun St Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc Winchester, VA America General G-E Thrift Miller Anderson Plumbing & Heating Winchester Front Royal C. I. Brumback
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