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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1933

Page

8

Glenwood Race Course Set for Saturday Timber and Brush Races

The Glenwood Race Course in Loudoun County hosts five races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase and Hunts Association. Events include The Burnleigh and The R. Penn Smith Jr. Challenge Plate over timber, The Homeland Steeplechase and The Belfray over brush, plus The Dinwiddie on the flat. Officials include judges Fletcher Harper and William Lipscomb, stewards Admiral Grayson and William du Pont Jr., with Sands as chairman and a full racing staff.

Llangollen Loudoun County Glenwood Daniel C. Sands Middlebury Hunt National Steeplechase and Hunts Association Homeland Brush Belfray Dinwiddie Fletcher Harper Orange County Hunt William Lipscomb Loudoun Hunt Kenneth Gilpin Clarke County Admiral Caryl Grayson Washington Algernon S. Craven Hunts William du Pont Thomas Rodrock Edward J. Brennan Scales Dion K

Tecumseh the Shawnee Chief of the Thames Battle

Tecumseh, born at Piqua in 1768, rises as a famed Shawnee leader. He died at the Thames in Canada in 1813 killed by Colonel Johnson, later Vice President, during the war with the United States.

Tecumseh Piqua Colonel Johnson Battle of the Thames Canada

Recovery Featured In Virginia State Picture Magazine

Autumn issue of Virginia, First in the Heart of the Nation highlights industrial recovery. It covers Newport News aircraft carriers, Richmond iron furnace, Giles county industries, electric power, Norfolk and Newport News ports, Richmond water works, rail freight at Alexandria and Roanoke, and coal and cotton industries across Piedmont Virginia and Danville.

Virginia Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Norfolk Newport News Richmonh West Point Fredericksburg Petersburg Alexandria Roanoke Richmond Piedmont Dante Danville

Highest Powered Light Wavesink Lighthouse Tops Coast

The Wavesink Lighthouse in New Jersey registers 9 000 000 candlepower making it the strongest beacon on the American coast.

N. J American

McGee Faces Death Penalty in McElroy Kidnaping Case

George McGee now on trial in Kansas City for the Mary McElroy kidnapping case. His brother Walter McGee already sentenced to death and appealing. The state seeks the same death sentence for George.

George McGee Kansas City Mary McElroy Walter McGee George

Big Convention Draws 1000 Delegates From United Brethren Church

About 1 000 delegates from United Brethren churches gather in Dayton Ohio at Euclid Avenue Church for the National Adult Convention on adult life. Bishop G D Batdorf chairs the board of education, Rev Martin I Webber directs. Delegates from Winchester district include Rev Franklin G Senger Mrs Senger and Miss La Belle Handall traveling today.

Church of the United Brethren In Christ Dayton Ohio Euclid Avenue D. T. Gregory G. D. Batdorf Board of Education Martin I. Webber Wi Achester Virginia Franklin G. Senger Winchester Sencer la Belle Handall

Two Wilso Family Members Treated for Appendicitis

Two members of the Wilso family of Strasburg were stricken with appendicitis within four days and admitted to Memorial Hospital in Winchester. Frank Wilson fell ill Tuesday and was operated on Friday. his sister Mrs. Perry Orndorff, from the same house, underwent surgery for chronic appendicitis yesterday. Both are reported in satisfactory condition.

Wilso Strasburg Memorial Hospital Winchester Frank Wilson Perry Orndorff

Williamsburg Federal Camp Director Named

Walter Flickinger son of the Rev Dr and Mrs L Flickinger of this city and connected with William and Mary College Williamsburg Va has been appointed director of federal conservation camp work at Williamsburg by Secretary Ickes He will lead instructional work connected with restoration activities in Williamsburg.

Walter Flickinger 8S L Flickinger William and Mary College Williamsburg Ickes Department of the Interior

NRA campaign chiefs and Johnson clash over strategy in Washington

An NRA campaign commander may replace Gen. Johnson as the administration debates retreat and defense amid calls for firmer control. Analysts warn of fascism labels if the program hardens, while critics praise gains like child labor abolition and a shorter workweek. Steel prospects dim as tariff and exchange barriers choke world trade.

Washington, D. C NRA Hugh Johnson

Bank Closings and Holiday Notice November 11 1933

Bank offices and trust companies announce closures for the legal holiday Saturday November 11 1933. Maturing paper can be paid on Monday November 13 1933. Names include Harold G Brown Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank John J Sloat cashier and others at Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester H Yost cashier Farmers Savings Bank and Trust Co.

Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley Nat’! Bank John J. Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank Geo B Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester H Yost Farmers Sake Merchants National Bank and Trust Co

Democrats rally planned after Fair Lake accusations

One year ago at Fair Lake City Hoover accused the Democrats of a hate campaign. Democrats of Winchester and Frederick County planned a final rally tonight. Miss Meda Dick of Clearbrook injured in an automobile accident. District Nurses Association made 20 visits in October. Miss Gretta Mason and Lloyd J Light married in Hagerstown.

Fair Lake City Hoover Winchester Frederick County Meda Dick Clearbrook District Nurses Association Gretta Mason Lloyd J. Light Hagerstown

Hoover Sees 444 Electoral Votes as Virginia Shifts

The report notes Hoover with 444 electoral votes and Virginia flipping to the Republican column. Judge T. W Harrison loses in Congress race while Judge I. W Harrison in Frederick County wins by 352 votes. The public is urged to aid disabled veterans at a Legion Auxiliary bazaar. The U.S. plans large apple shipments abroad. Jacob A. Garber thanks city, county and district via telegram for their support.

Hoover Virginia T. W Harrison Congress Frederick County I. W. Harrison Legion Auxiliary Bazar United States the Star Jacob A. Garber

Virginia voters defeat bond issue. city to seek school board election

Ten years ago the majority against the bond exceeded 40,000 as the Seventh District led the state in defeating the bond. A front page editorial praises Virginia voters for defeating the bond and notes the City Council plans to seek a bill allowing the city to elect its school board rather than have it appointed by corporation judges. Troop 1 marks its first anniversary.

Virginia General Assembly Troop 1

Armistice Signs Reported and War News Abroad

Fifteen years past reports claim Armistice has been signed and German fleets revolt. Winchester Cold Storage says its plant fills fast and urges apple growers to reserve storage early. Major Albert A J Tucker, son of Hon Harry St George Tucker, is wounded again in France with only a slight latest injury. Two large livestock public sales are advertised for next week.

Winchester Cold Storage Albert A. J. Tucker Harry St. George Tucker Lexington France

Winchester and Wardensville Railroad stockholders meeting

Notice to Winchester Virginia stockholders that the Winchester and Wardensville Railroad Company will hold its annual meeting at 2 PM on November 28 1933 at the office of Herbert S Larrick Esq 44 Rouss Ave Winchester VA for director elections and other business. Alice I Cameron secretary signs.

Winchester and Wardensville Railroad Company Winchester & Wardensville Railroad Company Herbert S. Larrick Rouss Ave Winchester Alice I. Cameron

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