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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1933

Page

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Ill Chicago doctor in jail as murder case advances

Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop, held in the county jail on charges tied to the death of Rheta Gardner Wynekoop, is reported very ill with bronchial illness and high blood pressure. Federal narcotics inquiry and a gunsmith’s statement about bullets tied to the weapon were also noted.

Associated Press Chicago Alice Lindsay Wynekoop Rheta Gardner Wynekoop Alice Rheta Wynekoop Alice Wynekoop Frank Tyrrell Dr. Wynekoop Tyrrell Louis Shulkin Earle Wynekoop Navy Shulkin Earle

8000 Strikers Tie Up Chicago Stock Yards

The Chicago stock yards were fully tied up by 8000 strikers as of 10 45 am the U S Department of Agriculture announced with unloading at a standstill in large packing plants strike breakers intimidated and quit. Livestock piled in pens and chutes and trains stood idle as market activity halted.

Associated Press Chicago United States Department of Agriculture

Middletown Girl Wins Second Place in National Grange Essay Contest

Miss Jean Baker of Middletown has earned second place in the 1933 National Grange essay contest among over 2,000 entrants. The 14 year old sophomore at Middletown High School also holds the state first prize and a silver medal and is active in local Grange groups. A letter of congratulations from Ohio Farmer field agent L L Rummel praises the achievement.

Jean Baker R. H. Baker Middletown Grange Charlotte Baker Miss Baker Flora American Legion Ohio Farmer Columbus Ohio

Stock Market Narrow Pathway On Gold Price Nudge

NEW YORK November 28 The domestic gold price woke from a lull with a small gain to 33.85 an ounce as stocks and staples hesitated in narrow trading. The British pound rose to 5.07 dollars while the French franc gained about .13 of a cent as metal equities and select securities climbed one to three ticks. Call money stood at three quarters of a percent.

New York

Forecast Split Over Maryland Liquor in Assembly

Frederick county delegation members meet Senator Emory L. Coblentz to discuss a county liquor control bill during the special session. A split in the delegation is expected. Committees To Merge. Senate Finance and Judicial Proceedings panel chairmen plan to merge to speed liquor control legislation by December 5, with the Senate urged to sidetrack other matters until liquor questions are settled.

Associated Press Annapolis Frederick County House of Delegates Emory L. Coblentz General Assembly Assembly Lansdale G. Lasseer Prince Georges Senate Finance Committee David G. McIntosh, Jr Baltimore County Judicial Proceedings Committee Walter J. Mitchell Charles County

Thanksgiving Special Services at Gore Hall

Special services in celebration of Thanksgiving Day will be held in Union Hall at Gore at 8 o clock Thursday evening. Sponsored by the Christian Endeavor Society. The program will include musical and literary numbers and one or two short addresses by guest speakers. Everyone is invited to attend these union exercises.

Union Hall Gore The Christian Endeavor Society

GE Will Broadcast Letters for Byrd Antarctic Expedition

General Electric announces W2XAF short wave station will read letters from friends to Byrd expedition members. Broadcasts align with Byrd programs on coast to coast stations. December 17 schedule runs 11 to 12, then midnight letters read. Additional broadcasts likely December 31 and weekly into Little America.

The Star C. D. Wagoner General Electric Company No. 1 River Road Schenectady N. Y General Electric W2xaf Byrd National Broadcasting Company Dunedin Antarctic Little America

Golden Glow Soda Fountain Moves to New South Loudoun Site

Golden Glow is relocating from 139 North Loudoun to 48 and 50 South Loudoun opposite the Palace Theatre. New two storerooms formerly Piggly Wiggly space will house upgraded equipment and furnishings. Proprieter Melville K. Shirkey plans continued service with breakfasts lunches and dinners as the move completes.

North Loudoun Street South Loudoun Street Palace Theatre Melville K. Shirkey Golden Glow

Newspapers Are First In Information

Raymond C. Mayer, publicity consultant, argues in Harper book that newspapers remain the leading organ of information, advertising and opinion despite many new media. He says the press provides a running story of civilization and merits a place in any organization's publicity plan.

Raymond C. Mayer Harper & Brothers

Christmas sale of handmade dolls at 308 S Main St

Mrs. Hunter Grim and Mrs. Harry Wingfield host a Christmas sale of handmade dolls at 308 South Main Street. The notice lists the sellers and the date code 11 27 1p 21, indicating a local event for shoppers.

S. Main St Hunter Grim Harry Wingfield

Shooting Match on Gainesboro Road Near Winchester

Shooting match announced for Thursday on Gainesboro road a half mile from Winchester starting at 9 30 prizes include turkeys geese and chickens list signed by L F McDonald dated 11 27 1p 31

Gainesboro Winchester L. F. McDonald

Square Dance at Oak Haven Tonight

Oak Haven hosts a square dance with live music by Jenkins Orchestra. Evening event runs 28 to 11 p.m. and 1-t? careful.

Oak Haven Jenkins’ Orchestra

Blunt Is Freed In Clarke County Jackson Murder Trial

Horace Blunt was acquitted by a Clarke County Circuit Court jury of murdering Sherman Jackson. The verdict was delivered after a brief deliberation and Blunt was immediately released. The case centered on whether Jackson died July 15/16 near Boyce after injuries or from a moving train.

Blunt Clarke Jackson The Star Berryville Horace Blunt Circuit Court Clarke County Sherman Jackson J. Edward Thoma J. L. Carper Philip Williams Norfolk and Western Railway Boyce C. H. Iden Commonwealth Frank M. Wray Harry R. Kern, Jr John W. Rice Winchester Bhint L. N Russell G. L. Carter Robert Lee Russell Kaplan Clarence Lloyd Reuben Funk Harvey Fishpaw D. H. McCormick C. P. Cornwell Robert H. Hardesty John J. Copenhaver

Palace Club To Face Washington Semi-Pros Sunday

The Winchester Park semi pro squad hosts the Palace Athletic Club from Washington D C at Park Association grounds Sunday December 3 at 2 30 pm The visitors are billed as the top semi pro in the capital city and champs of the unlimited division They bring ex high school and college stars and are expected to provide a tough contest for the locals who aim to extend a four game winning streak Injuries have largely healed and the local manager hopes for a large crowd to sustain more games through Christmas Day depending on weather and attendance.

Winchester Park Palace Athletic Club Washington, D. C Park Association Capitol City Meridians Washington The Palace A. C

Union Service Thanksgiving in Reliance Church

A special union Thanksgiving service will be held Thursday at 10 30 in the Reliance United Brethren Church. Rev W P Saunders of Middletown will preach, with his Middletown congregation joining the Reliance church. Proceeds go to the Children's Home Society in Richmond. A Middletown male quartet will sing. all are invited.

Reliance United Brethren Church W. P. Saunders Methodist Episcopal Church, South Middletown Reliance Church Children’s Home Society Richmond

Kiwanis Banquet For Handsey And Martinsburg Grid Teams

Handsey High School football squad along with two managers and two coaches will attend a joint banquet hosted by Winchester and Martinsburg Kiwanis clubs. About 40 Kiwanis members will provide transport leaving the George Washington Hotel at 5 30 this evening for the Martinsburg High School cafeteria event. Garber is expected to address the group, with club presidents and captains speaking.

Handsey High School Winchester Martinsburg Kiwanians Martinsburg High School Handley George Washington Hotel Martinsburg Kiwanis Garber Mike Garber John Ramey Richard Lineburg James Thrift Roger Luttrell Thurston Clevenger Carter Baker LeRoy Cahill J. B. Redmond Arthur Shull Harvey Grubb Lewis Fries Huyett Light Earl Armel Rosser Call Earl Lake Robert DeWitt Ralph Summel Chas Johnson Joseph Thrift Leo Miller Rudolph Crisman Albert Kremer Thurman Potts Robert Hockman Courtney Grim John Rhodes Fred Hunt Robert Glaize John Parsons Otis Sargent

Lively Debate In Prospect At Mount Williams

The Mount Williams Debating Society will meet at 7 30 pm Thursday at the Mount Williams school house to debate the topic Resolved That the Human Race Is Increasing Faster Than the Means of Subsistence Rendering Poverty and Famine Inevitable. B C Hulver D K Muntzing and H A Snapp speak for the affirmative J B Snapp N C Williams and W H Himelricht for the negative. After the judges' decision the society will reorganize and elect officers for the year.

Mount Williams Debating Society Mount Williams B. C. Hulver D. K. Muntzing H. A. Snapp J. B. Snapp N. C. Williams W. H. Himelricht

Bear Weighing 402 Pounds Is Bagged By Four

A 402 pound bear, largest in seasons, was killed by four turkey hunters from Barters Mill in the mountains west of Rawley Spring. The 5 or 6 year old bear staggered from a den after two shots and a half hour chase. Roy E Crickenberger of Weyers Cave also shot a 2 year old bear near Briery Branch, delivered to the Briery Branch Hunting Club after chase by their hounds.

Barters Mill Rawley Spring Leonard Stultz James Myers Charles Whisler Biedle Whisler Roy E. Crickenberger Weyers Cave Briery Branch

Estate Sale for Wm. Dorsey This Friday

Notice announces an estate sale for Wm. Dorsey on Friday December 1 at 10 o clock. The listing provides no further details beyond time and day.

Thanksgiving poultry prices and store hours update

Thanksgiving poultry roasting and frying chickens priced at 12c, turkeys at 15c and 16c. Fresh eggs 30c. Open until 9 o'clock Wednesday evening. Phone 626. E. J. Snapp. 11-28- Ip-11

E. J. Snapp

Free Tuberculosis Clinic Scheduled by District Nurse Association

The District Nurse Association will hold a tuberculosis clinic Friday December 1 at its offices near the Court House with a State Board of Health specialist in charge. Two sessions run from 9 am to noon and 2 to 3 30 pm for those over 14 who suspect TB. Children under 14 are examined only on doctor referral. It notes 80 percent cure with early treatment and urges annual checks for those exposed to lung trouble.

District Nurse Association Court House State Board of Health Richmond

Jury summons issued for Frederick County Circuit Court

Sheriff Harry L. McCann calls twenty jurors for the December 4 opening of Frederick County Circuit Court. Names listed include Joseph Cave White Hall Magnus Newcome Jeber David Reardon Winchester E O Seldon Gore Ray Robinson C L Clanahan Winchester route 1 J E Pitman Kernstown Clay Rogers Winchester route 3 Robert J Carson Jesse C Cammer Kernstown Vernon Unger Kernstown Milton Williams Winchester route 2 Charles Cochran Winchester route 32 Co C Bowen Middletown D Whitacre Whitacre H R Butler Winchester route 2 L H Hook Winchester route 1 J S Sherman Winchester route 2 F B Cadwallader Stephens City and Capt A F Hubner Stephenson.

Harry L. McCann Frederick County Moses W. Woodward Strasburg Joseph Cave White Hall Magnus G. Newcome Jebel David Reardon Winchester E. O. Seldon Gore Ray Robinson C L Clanahan J. E. Pitman Kernstown Clay Rogers Robert J Carson Winchester Jesse C Cammer Vernon Unger Milton Williams Charles Cochran Co. C. Bowen Middletown D. Whitacre Whitacre H. R. Butler L. H. Hook J S. Sherman F B. Cadwallader Stephens City A. F. Hubner Stephenson

Courtney Hook To Face Preliminary Hearing In Newlin Case

Courtney Hook, charged with manslaughter in the death of Lewis Newlin in an auto crash near Vaucluse, will have a preliminary hearing before Magistrate A J Tavenner on Wednesday November 29 at 7 PM. The hearing was postponed due to Hook’s injuries from a prior car accident.

Courtney Hook Lewis Newlin Vaucluse J. Tavenner Court House Hook

No Trespassing Signs Prepared for Delivery

Winchester Evening Star reports that new no trespassing signs are prepared for delivery, outlining enforcement context and placement guidance for property owners.

Winchester Evening Star

Rev Allen Jones Chosen To Lead County Ministers

The Frederick County Ministerial Union elected Rev Allen Jones of Stephens City Presbyterian Church as president for the coming year. Rev Franklin G Sencer of Winchester United Brethren was chosen secretary and treasurer. Rev C C Bush spoke on Religious Customs and Development in the Belgian Congo. The meeting at Stephens City Manse included a fellowship plan for county ministers and concluded with closing prayer by Rev H E Richardson.

Frederick County Stephens City Allen Jones Stephens City Presbyterian Church Franklin G. Sencer Winchester United Brethren Church Snyder Alleman Stephens City Lutheran Church C. C. Bush Methodist Episcopal Church, South H. E. Richardson

Federal Tax Will Raise the Price of Pork

The price of pork will rise on December 5 as the federal processing tax under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration becomes operative. Retailers cannot estimate exact increases, but buyers before December 5 may lock in current low prices. The tax funds government purchases and slaughtering of hogs to lift pork prices.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Jim Anderson Forced Down In Gust During Flight

James Anderson, a young pilot at the municipal airport, made a safe forced landing in a field off Senseney road on Sunday afternoon as a brisk wind rose into a cyclonic storm. He had flown over Winchester and nearby areas before choosing a nearby field to land, with no injuries reported.

James Anderson Senseney Road Anderson Winchester

Storages Closed On Thanksgiving Observed as Holiday

Three Winchester cold storage plants will shut down all day Thursday for Thanksgiving. The ice manufacturing departments will stay open as usual.

Winchester

Troops Clash With Mob At Salisbury Armory In Maryland

Tear gas bombs fired by state militia failed to deter a crowd estimated at 400 to 1,000 while authorities arrested four alleged participants in the Princess Anne lynching. Brig. Gen. Milton Reckord urged the crowd to back off as the armory faced further threats.

Associated Press Salisbury Albert C. Ritchie Princess Anne Arsne Somerset County John B. Robins George Armwood Baltimore William Preston Lane, Jr Salisbury-Wicomico Fire Department State Armory George Armswood Milton A. Reckord Maryland Page Three

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