Fleeing Driver Evades Crash Before Midnight
A driver named Seckman fled before the collision and remained missing until the next morning, prompting a search. Local authorities investigated the incident and tracked a path leading away from the scene.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1935
Page
5
A driver named Seckman fled before the collision and remained missing until the next morning, prompting a search. Local authorities investigated the incident and tracked a path leading away from the scene.
The article notes growing public interest in music and piano organs, highlighting Kimball, a leading piano manufacturer, and Miles Music Company in providing large price cuts to boost sales. It describes cooperation with a national plan to place men back to work, expand industry, and restore buying power through 25 to 40 percent immediate discounts.
Mrs Ida Didawick 69 widow of Tom Didawick Edinburg section died after a nine day illness of pneumonia Health of Shenandoah county was summoned by her daughter Mrs Hugh Funkhouser Funeral services were held at the home Thursday at 10 30 a m Interment was in Woodstock Cemetery Survivors include four sons Fred Glen John Earl Didgwick three daughters Mrs John Irvin Mrs Hugh Funkhouser Mrs Floyd Fadeley and several brothers and sisters with services in Woodstock area.
The henna-hued dog Buster has disappeared from the station house after several weeks there. Police say he is not currently part of the force though his spot will be kept open if he returns. Locals suspect he may be tied somewhere and is not sighted since Monday evening.
Frederick MD November 1 extradition papers were sent to West Virginia by State's Attorney Sherman P. Bowers to bring Henry Clay Getzendanner of Charles Town to face an indictment for false pretense. The charge stems from the sale of cattle valued at 2677.25 belonging to Thomas B. Glascock and Henry Fishback. A hearing is set for November 6 at Martinsburg.
The executor of George Hunter Yeakley dec'd offers the home at 320 North National Ave Winchester Virginia at public auction Saturday November 16 1935 at 12 o'clock M. The 60 ft by 573 ft lot includes a ten room brick residence with electric lights and bath and a west side alley. One third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. G T Yeakley executor Duvall Dunn aucts. 10-23 25 28 30 11-1 4 6 8 11 13 15
Warner Oland stars as Charlie Chan in Shanghai where two nations secret service men confront a dangerous drug ring. Chan arrives in Shanghai to uncover the plot, faces peril, and aids in stopping the desperadoes amid thrilling danger.
A dramatic waterfront raid ends in a fierce gun battle as smugglers are captured. News reveals one man’s loyalty to be betrayed by Oland’s ally, reshaping the trusted ties within the gang.
Additional contributions are being made to the Boy Scout Fund with thanks to supporters Friends Sunday School Elks Club People Drug Store Libert J Smith H B Garber Lee Miller A C Oates Bryan Stotler Ralph Henkweid Garland Spillman Chester Hobert John L Glaize W P Anderson A Friend E A Clevenger Kenneth E Henry Earl L Mann John Hardesty.
At White Sulphur Springs West Virginia on November 1 the Investment Bankers Association convention cited rising investor capital flowing to industry as the era's clearest sign. Opinions varied on reaching the predepression yearly four billion dollar level, with optimists predicting rapid inflow following recent underwriters’ legal adjustments.
Martinsburg West Virginia Ed Seckman jailed 30 days fined 79.40 for four charges driving intoxicated reckless driving possession untaxed liquor and destruction of railroad property. Police say his car stopped on B and O main line and train hit it near a grade crossing. Four former quarry workers were arrested for dynamiting at a limestone quarry with hearings upcoming. four others pled guilty and await sentencing.
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