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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1932

Page

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Hunting Season Opens With Many Taking the Field

Open season begins this morning in Frederick county and statewide with hunting legally starting 30 minutes before sunrise. Game Warden F W Pingley notes game is plentiful, rabbits quail grouse turkeys and squirrels abundant due to a shorter season last year and favorable winter. Open season for deer and ring necked pheasants is not in Frederick county. License info shows over 1 600 licenses issued. hunting rules set bag limits for upland game and required visible licenses. Continued on Page Seven.

Frederick County F. W. Pingley Pingley Corporation Clerk Richmond Virginia

Prayer and Self Denial Week Observed by Church Auxiliary

The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Woman's Auxiliary observes a week of prayer and self denial for home missions with services in the Sunday School room today Thursday 3 to 4 pm and Wednesday and Friday 7 30 pm. Miss Mary Bittinger a former Bible teacher at Oklahoma Presbyterian College Durant Okla will attend today Thursday and Friday with reviews of The Red Man's Trail and a pageant on Presbyterian missions in Oklahoma. The 7 30 pm tomorrow service will be led by Rev Dr F T McFaden and others.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Mary Bittinger Oklahoma Presbyterian College Durant Okla Oklahoma Home Mission F. T. McFaden Loudoun Street Lela Rosenberger Miss Bittinger Susie Glass Strider

Virginians urged to avoid Washington march plans

Governor Pollard warns unemployment set to join marchers heading to Washington for claims before Congress. Reports say Virginia residents may participate, but officials say Washington cannot feed or house marchers and funds are lacking. Pollard expects no Virginia citizens will join.

Washington Congress Pollard Richmond Winchester Bonus Virginia Board of Commissioners District of Columbia

California to pardon Wright Act violators after repeal vote

Governor James Rolph Jr announced he will pardon all Wright Act violators in state prisons and county jails after California voters approved repeal of prohibition. About 300 in state prisons and 700 in county jails were awaiting clemency as election results were certified. Police in Oakland and Bay Area cities were ordered to halt liquor raids.

Associated Press Sacramento Calif California James Rolph, Jr New York Secretary of State Oakland San Francisco Bay Area

Grease Fire At Peoples Service Drug Store Noontime Blaze

Boiling grease over into a gas stove jet in the kitchen of the Peoples Service Drug Store on North Loudoun street caused a small blaze and heavy smoke. Firefighters quickly contained it with chemical extinguishers and booster-tank water, and diners remained unaware until the danger passed.

Peoples Service Drug Store Loudoun Street

Winchester Day Cleaning Works Ad and Notices

Scarlet poster offers cleaning services with suit and dress prices and 25 percent off other work. Includes cash on delivery and contact via phone at 80. 210 So Braddock St. Also a notice seeking a white wire-haired female puppy owner to call and a rag request from Star Office.

Braddock St

Last Rites for Mrs. Harpesty at Summit

Funeral services for Eva Hardesty wife of Stanley Hardesty were held at Summit Point Baptist Church Berryville Va. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery Reverend Mun dy led the rites assisted by several area clergy. Survived by husband three daughters two sisters one brother and two grandchildren. Pallbearers included William McCarthy Randolph F Nes Mil ler Bane Randolph Oaton William Burch Paul Keen Lee Young and Richard Madison.

Berryville Summit Point W. Va Eva Hardesty Stanley Hardesty Clarke County Green Hill Cemetery Mundy Summit Point Baptist Church Hardesty Eva Durant Sowers Daniel H Katherine J. Sowers West Virginia Mary Hiskill Evelyn Hardesty Edward Harris W. R. Newton Washington, D. C Estelle Kerfoot Mason Osborne C. K. Sowers Lawrence Stanley Hiskill Summit Point. Pallbearers At the Obsequies For Mrs. Hardesty William McCarthy Randolph F “Nes Miller Bane Randolph Oaton William Burch Paul Keen Leé Young Richard Madison

Annual Papers Of Local Society In Many Libraries

The Winchester Virginia Historical Society’s first volume, issued in 1931, has earned national library recognition. Major institutions such as the New York Public Library and Boston Public Library placed orders and requested continuation volumes for future papers. The society, organized in 1930, aims to collect publish and preserve regional history.

Winchester New York Public Library Boston Public Library New York Boston Henry E. Huntington Library San Marino Calif Winchester Historical Society

Brown & Fisher's to Close Two Days for Final Sale

Brown and Fisher's store at 27 North Loudoun Street will close tomorrow and Thursday to mark down prices and rearrange stock ahead of a final closing out. The sale is overseen by M Snyderman advertising manager of Sterling Sales System of Philadelphia. Final event begins Friday morning November 18 at 8 30.

Brown and Fisher's Loudoun Street M. Snyderman Sterling Sales System Philadelphia

Virginia Cities Plan Public Utility Rate Survey

Officials from most Virginia cities and large towns gather in Richmond at the League of Virginia Municipalities meeting to discuss a plan to reduce public utility rates including electricity and gas. The American Public Utilities Bureau will survey rates, funded by 30 participating cities and towns.

Virginia Richmond League of Virginia League Winchester Old Hall House of Delegates Capitol Building C. R. Anderson John H. Rosenberger Common Council American Public Utilities Bureau of New York City Municipalities League Utilities Bureau John Bauer New York Traction Bauer South Carolina Power Authority of New York Charlottesville State Corporation Commission

County Workers Lead Red Cross Welfare Campaign Effort

County workers organize for the Red Cross welfare drive with leaders named including P. E. Lineburg and Mrs. Larrick among others. Emphasis this year on food gifts such as side meat lard potatoes canned fruit wheat and corn for winter relief. A list of Winchester contributors follows as the fund grows with pledges from many local residents and families.

Red Cross P. E. Lineburg Stephens City Robert Larrick Middletown Mack DeHaven Gainesboro Ruth Smith Cross Junction Clark Whitacre Whitacre Snyder Clayton Albin Louisa Crawford van Meter Hack Kernstown Cora Crim Pleasant Valley Joseph Hancher John Lodge White Hall Garvin Kern Gore Winchester Snarr Geo. G. Rosenberger John H. Anderson C. R. Cooper Eugene. Cooper Eugene. Hannon R. E. Kerfoot Alfred. Sheetz Lillian. Jamison O. L. Page R. B. LaRue L. B. Dudley W. L. Robinson J. L. Carpenter N. H. Conrad Helen W. , Knight B. M. S. Miller Percy D. Hack Frank N. Hack Frank N. Lynch M. M. Massie

Mrs Hook badly hurt in Hayfield crash

Mrs Eva Hook, wife of auto dealer L J Hook, was critically injured in a two-car crash near the Hayfield school in Frederick county. The Paige car, driven by Lester Kerns, collided with a truck driven by Russell Hook, killing the car and injuring Mrs Hook who was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital with a double arm fracture and facial injuries.

Eva Hook L. J. Hook Hayfield Frederick County Winchester Memorial Hospital Hook Winchester Paige Kerns

Murder charges dropped against Libby Reynolds in Forsyth case

North Carolina Solicitor asked for a nolle prosequi in the Libby Holman Reynolds murder case tied to her husband Smith Reynolds. Judge A M Stack approved the motion directing discharge of Reynolds and Ab Walker and release of bonds while preserving right to reopen if new evidence emerges.

Winston-Salem N. C Libby Holman Reynolds Broadway North Carolina Carlisle Higgins A. M. Stack Forsyth County Superior Court Nolle Prasse Libby Ab Walker Winston- Salem Smith Reynolds Higgins Stack Carlis- Higgins James H. Poll Reynolds

Chicken supper benefits Clearbrook church at Dick’s lunch room

A chicken supper will be served at Dick’s lunch room in Clearbrook on Thursday evening November 17 from 5 to 10 o’clock. Proceeds go to the Ladies Auxiliary of Clearbrook Church. Tickets priced at 35 cents.

Price Clearbrook Clearbrook Church

Winchester VFW Post installs new commander amid ceremony

Lee Coble was installed as commander of Winchester Post No. 2123 VFW, succeeding Capt. George H. Grimm who led the post for two terms. Other officers were named, including Roscoe Funk as vice commander and A P Barnhart as adjutant, as colors were presented to Grimm. A officers’ meeting is planned Friday at 8 pm to map the year's program.

Lee Coble Winchester Veterans of Foreign Wars North Loudoun Street Mr. Coble George H. Grimm Captain Grimm Grimm One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard Cavalry United States Army Coble State Council Roscoe Funk Fred Affleck A. P. Barnhart J. E. Keffer C. E. Moore Horace C. Browne Douglas Spillman Harry T. Smith C. E. Morrison Harry F. Anderson L. L. Trahan W. B. Brill Earl Crowser Fred A. Read Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce

Typhoon Wake Toll Tops 100 Dead or Missing

AP reports a 12 hour typhoon in Tokyo area leaves 26 dead 25 seriously injured and 26 missing ashore plus widespread home damage. Fukushima village reports 13 boats with 100 plus fishermen missing. Unkai Maru went aground near Oshima Island with 22 crew feared lost.

Associated Press Tokyo Fukushima Prefecture Oshima Island Tokyo Bay Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama Yokoshika

Conceit Linked to Ill Health Says Scientist

A scientist warns that conceit is a form of ill health while noting self-praise may reflect hidden discomfort such as lumbago. The remark suggests vanity can be a physical symptom or disguise for pain.

Death summons member of old Valley family

Henry C. Ott a longtime Harrisonburg merchant dies at 80 after a heart illness. He moved to Winchester last summer with a brother and sister and was a lifelong Evangelical Lutheran. Survived by two brothers, a sister aged 95, and a local heaged. The body will be moved to Harrisonburg for a grave service at Woodbine Cemetery with no local funeral.

Henry C. Ott Shenandoah Valley Shawnee Avenue Mr. Ott Harrisonburg L. P. Ott Winchester Evangelical Lutheran Church Woodstock William and Eliza Hartman Ott Louis P. Hartman Walter S. Ott Virginia F

Prince of Wales Arrives in Belfast for Stormont Dedication

More than 12,000 guards will protect the Prince of Wales during his three day Belfast visit to dedicate the Stormont Parliament building. About 8,000 Orange volunteers assist police along routes amid lingering Northern Ireland tensions and nationalist protests. An English runner won a race despite a toothache.

Associated Press Belfast Northern Ireland Prince of Wales Stormont Ireland

Hoover Keeps Silence Over 10 Debt Policies

Hoover refrains from public comments as he plans war debt talks with President-elect Roosevelt. Belgium joins Britain and France in conveying views while Congress remains opposed to debt revision. Roosevelt stays secluded in Albany awaiting a White House meeting. both leaders consider delaying debt payments and informal talks.

Associated Press Hoover Roosevelt Belgium Great Britain France Washington Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt Ayer St. Louis Albany Executive Mansion President Hoover White House de Peankiin

Flashes of Life and Odd Local News Snippets

Brief clippings report Dr H S Diehl seeks 100 volunteers for cold pill tests at University of Minnesota. A Baltimore fire ends with a man losing his best suit and pay envelope to the flames. A Nebraska gopher fossil with horns arrives at the Field Museum. Carl Seiler of Oneida Illinois wins the United States corn husking title after years of practice.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota H. S. Diehl Campus Health Service Nebraska Field Museum Thompson Stout Lowdllon, Neb Museum Oneida Ijl Carl Seiler United States

Wilcox Eyes Smallest Quart Measure and Sharply Pointed Pick

Marshfield Wisconsin resident Andrew Wilcox seeks the town’s smallest quart measure and a pick with a sharp point. He wagers on an election and must wait for the ground to freeze before digging one quart of angle worms.

Marshfield Wis Andrew Wilcox Wilcox

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Fiame Call Winchester Day Cleaning Works Star Office Brown & Fisher’s Mayor Anderson Mr. Rosenberger Pony Libby Reynolds Nolle Walker Capt. Grimm OLD Valley Wales The Baltimore E. Anderson Anderson Chicago
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