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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1932

Page

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Selection of 72 posts to Robertson in Virginia district

Maj Robertson will name 72 postmasters in Virginia's Seventh District, totaling $131300 in salaries. The list includes appointments and expiration dates for Albemarle Crozet Esmont Greenwood Howardsville Scottsville Amherst Madison Heights Monroe and other towns, with incumbents and salaries.

Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals A. Willis Robertson Lexington Virginia Seventh District Maj. Robertson Representative Robertson Roosevelt Congress Postal Service Harding Albemarle County Crozet Blanche M.E. Harris Esmont Harvey P. McCary Greenwood John W. Patterson Howardsville John W. Gibbs Scottsville Samuel R. Gault Amherst County Amherst Rosalie Mahone Madison Heights Lena Campbell Monroe Wm. E. Hudson

Baltimore Man Connected With Liquor Robbery

A Baltimore man named Frank Dwyer, 25, was arrested here and sent to Frederick after being linked to a September 15 liquor robbery. Police say he helped shoot off the door locks at Morris Baker’s home near Thurmont and helped take 200 gallons of liquor, $200 and several shotguns.

Associated Press Baltimore Frederick Frank Dwyer Morris Baker Thurmont

Tuberculosis A Historical View From Sylvius to Bayle

The text traces early ideas on tuberculosis from Sylvius who first described lung tubercles to Morton who linked them to phthisis. It notes Bayle’s later work proving tubercles precede disease and form larger nodules that may cavitate, clarifying progression in the seventeenth to eighteenth centuries.

Sylvius Morton Bayle

Elks Leader Endorses Charity Football Game

The editor commends Shenandoah Wa Academy and Handley School for a charity football game at Handley field on Friday December 2. Warren Eddy Exalted Ruler of Winchester Lodge No 867 BPOE urges Elk members to attend at kickoff time.

Shenandoah Wa Academy Handley School Handley Field Winchester Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Grateful Former Patient Urges Continued Christmas Seals

A letter from Clayton E. Orndorff praises Mrs. Fuller as treasurer of the Christmas seal fund for sending him to a sanitarium and aiding his return. He credits the program with enabling him to work again and urges continued fundraising through Christmas seals.

H. D. Fuller Christmas Seal Fund Winchester Clayton E. Orndorff

All Drug Stores Close For Charity Football Game

Winchester drug stores will close from 2 to 5 p m Friday December 2 so employees can attend the Handley High School Shenandoah Valley Academy game for charity. Stores will handle emergencies, and owners name Baker's Drug Store Brook's Pharmacy Peoples Service Drug Stores Boyd Drug Company Miller's Drug Store Irwin Drug Co Inc among those voting to close.

Winchester Handley High School-Shenandoah Valley Academy Etc Baker's Drug Store Brook’s Pharmacy Peoples’ Service Drug Stores Boyd Drug Company Miller’s Drug Store Irwin Drug Co., Inc

Henry Ford Showing Good Improvement

A Detroit bulletin from Henry Ford's physician reports steady recovery after the operation for pneumonia and removal of his appendix. Ford slept calmly, with temperature 98.4, pulse 72, respiration 20, and friends anticipate his discharge by December 10.

Henry Ford Associated Press Detroit Mich Nein Ford

Local firm offers 5 percent credit on Christmas purchases

Miller & Anderson exclusive dealers for Philco and Kelv inator products give Xmas Saving Checks worth 5 percent toward any of their listed articles. The offer runs from December 1 to December 10.

Christmas Portraits and Miniatures Special at Arrs Studio

Christmas special presents reduced prices on portraits and miniatures at Arrs Studio located at 28 Ip 3t. The promotion highlights affordable keepsakes for holiday gifting and decoration through limited time.

ARR Studio

Thanksgiving Dinner at White Hall School House

Turkey dinner served Friday December 2 from 4 to 10 at White Hall School House. Price 50 cents. Proceeds go to school funds.

White Hall School House

Amick Slaying Described By Witnesses In Md Trial

Two Baltimore men Wallace and Zalenski face murder charges for the Old Colonial Tea House shooting of Grover Amick. Witnesses Hyatt Felicetti and Thomas Simone testified of a shore resort meeting before the hold up, with Simone turning state evidence and naming others involved. The case links to broader investigations into white slave rings and Mann Act convictions.

Associated Press LA Plata Charles County John Wallace Wallace Amick Washington Felicetti Thomas Simone James Zalenski Baltimore Simone Little Charles County Court House Frank M. Hall Maryland Grover. Amick Winchester Ons Joe Hoffman Indian Nuts Joe Reno Philadelphia Salenski Bladensburg Charlie (Doggie) Levitt Reno Leavitt Zalenski Josephine Shubert Jean Gordon Mae Dix Prince George's Peter Abbott

Pittsburgh mortician Adams slain in doorway shooting

The Pittsburgh mortician Adams, 35, was found slain in the rear doorway of his funeral parlor. Police say he was summoned by an attacker who fired as soon as he appeared before Adams drew his pistol found in his pocket.

The Associated Press Pittsburgh Canada Adams

Banks To Distribute Christmas Savings Club Funds In Winchester

Winchester banks will mail out drafts totaling about 85 000 to members of four local Christmas Savings Clubs. The Shenandoah Valley National Bank Union Bank of Winchester Commercial and Savings Bank and Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company report most accounts paid in full with many nearly complete. The fund supports home mortgage payments furniture purchases and new savings accounts as the 1933 clubs prepare to open in the coming year.

Winchester Shenandoah Valley National Bank Union Bank of Winchester Commercial and Savings Bank and Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Christmas Savings Club Christmas Saving Club

Police Court Hears Theft and Vagrancy Cases This Week

Judge Donald L. Weems presided over theft and vagrancy matters. Bowden and Harmon, both of Jacksonville, were captured after prowling on a South Stewart street home and remained in custody. Brockman of Roanoke received a one year suspended sentence for lumber theft, conditional on leaving Winchester by sunup. Martinsburg pair Lantz Jess Willard and Walter Rees were given six month suspensions for stealing ham oranges and ham from the National Park Restaurant, conditioned on no Winchester return and proper conduct in Martinsburg.

Donald L. Weems J. R. Bowden Jacksonville Fla South Stewart Street Bowers Harvey Harmon Bowden Harmon Winchester Fair Grounds John Brockman Roanoke Glaize Brother Winchester Lantz Jess Willard Walter Rees Martinsburg W. Va National Park North Loudoun Street

License to Wed Issued in Frederick County

A marriage license has been issued in Frederick County Clerk's office for Miss Mary H. Parrill and Sam A. Fishel both of Whitacre. Parrill is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Parrill while Fishel is son of Mr and Mrs Joe Fishel.

Frederick County Mary H. Parrill Sam A. Fishel Whitacre County Miss Parrill Charles Parrill Mr. Fishel Joe Fishel

Virginia native Jack H. Hott elected Nacos president

Jack H. Hott of Winchester Virginia and Fort Worth Texas is elected president of the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries. Nomination notes his five years of service to Nacos and prior roles on committees and boards. Hott previously served as Tampico Chamber secretary and as Fort Worth Association of Commerce manager.

Jack H. Hott Virginia Hott Winchester Frederick County National Association of Commercial Organization Memphis Mexico Chamber of Commerce Tampico Association of Commerce Fort Worth Texas George P. Hott Dayton Carrie Robinson Hott James M. Hott Edward Fries Alson Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation of

Toledos Tragic Cistern Incident Involving Rose Burger

In Toledo Ohio on November 30 Mrs Rose Burger 29 threw two of her children into a cistern then followed them and drowned One child bound feet was saved The dead included six month old Clarence Burger and the widowed mother Virginia 5 years old was rescued by her father Fred Burger The tragedy followed disputes over the will of Rose’s father John Geckle relatives say the will favored Rose and a brother with 1000 each others received 25 up

Toledo Rose Burger Fred Burger Burger

Gari Melchers Dies in Fredericksburg at 72

Gari Melchers world famed artist died here of heart trouble aged 72. Born in Detroit he studied in Germany and France and lived in Fredericksburg for 12 years. He served on the Virginia Fine Arts Commission and as a trustee of the Corcoran Gallery. He held multiple honors from France and German states and a doctor of laws from the University of Michigan.

Associated Press Fredericksburg Gari Melchers Detroit Mr. Melchers Germany France Virginia Fine Arts Commission Corcoran Art Gallery Washington, D. C Europe America Melchers Legion of Honor Bavaria Saxony University of Michigan

Shenandoah Valley Academy Handley Game Promises Charity Event

Handley Field hosts Shenandoah Valley Academy versus Handley High School football for charity at 2:30 pm with a parade at 1:45 pm and an aerial show by Admiral Byrd Airport pilots. The day features a band concert, football auction, film shown at Capitol Theatre, and proceeds go to charity.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Handley Handley Field Militia i Hand High School Admiral Byrd Airport Handley Building Handley Band Capitol New York Handley High School Rouss Hall John S. Solenberger and Company, Inc Revenue Pate P. McVicar

U S Marines Complete Withdrawal From Nicaragua

In Managua on November 30 the final exodus of U S Marines began under the withdrawal policy. About 700 troops are to be evacuated by January 3 with the first unit of roughly 300 departing Managua for Corinto and home. The country remains quiet as the operation proceeds.

Associated Press Managua Nicaragua United States Corinto

Ladies Auxiliary to Meet for Oyster Supper Plans

The Ladies Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company will meet tonight at 7 o clock to arrange details for an oyster supper to be held next week. Secretary.

South End Hose Company

Ruby Jackson Shop of Hagerstown Sale at George Washington

Ruby Jackson Shop of Hagerstown Maryland shows at the George Washington Gift Shop on Thursday December 1. Ultra smart seasonal fashions include coats Golflex dresses and a full line of ensemble wear plus an artist model all in one detachable brassiere.

Hagerstown George Washington

Church Ladies' Aid Society To Hold Event

Friday schedule shows a dec 1 event from 5 to 8 pm hosted by the Church of Christ Ladies' Aid Society with a 35 cent price on offerings. Ip lt.

Church of Christ Ladies’ Aid Society

Damage suit against Hable nearing jury trial

The $30,000 damages case of Frances Malone, backed by her mother Delia Malone of Berryville, against Herman H. Hable of Winchester, over a March 31 auto crash, nears jury deliberation in Corson Court. Evidence focuses on crash details, car positions, and alleged injuries with 25 Malone witnesses and 15 defense witnesses.

Frances Malone Della Malone Berryville Herman H. Hable Winchester Corson Court Philip Williams Hable Malone Miss Malone Adn Whit Aitekhing Aing

Army and Navy Appropriations Debate at Mount Williams School

The Winchester Debating Society schedules an 8 o'clock Friday debate at Mount Williams school on increasing military and naval appropriations. Ford Arthur and J. K. Luttrell argue affirmative. J. D. Howard and Ernest Luttrell negative. A second debate at Friendly Grove school on December 9 follows with undecided topic.

Winchester Debating Society Mount Williams School Ford Arthur J. K. Luttrell J. D Howard Ernest Luttrell Friendly Grove

Friendship Fire Co to Hold December Meeting

Regular monthly meeting to be held Thursday evening December 1. All members with outstanding bills against the company are asked to present them for payment. Fred W. Forney, Captain.

Friendship Fire Company Fred W. Forney

Byrd urges local tax relief and five point program

Former Virginia governor Harry F Byrd called for tax cuts and local government budgeting reforms in a radio address. He outlined five proposals including mandatory state budgeting audits, realigned tax authority, and shifting activities to state control to minimize local interference. He noted rising tax burdens since 1913 and urged accountability for political pledges.

Associated Pressington Harry F. Byrd Virginia Pollard Byrd North Carolina

Final Reports On Bicentennial Are Asked For

Officers and executive committee of the Winchester George Washington Bicentennial Committee and invited organization representatives meet at City Hall on Thursday at 8 p m to review Winchester's final bicentennial report before sending to Richmond and Washington and filing at Handley Library. A Sol Bloom letter to Andrew Bell notes reports must be completed by December 1 for permanent record. Schools churches and o r a tions urged to report immediately to ensure inclusion in the final document.

Winchester George Washington Frank B.inford

Notice of hunting prohibition on Oakley premises

The notice states that no hunting will be permitted on the Oakley premises owned by the William Byrd Estate. Tenant E. P. Royston of Boyce Virginia is identified, with parcel 30-1p-21 and a reference to Buy Abristamda Seals.

Oakley William Byrd E. P. Royston Boyce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Empire District Harry C. Stouffer Elks’ Ruler Star Warren Eddy Mrs. Fuller Turkey State Undertaker Moling & Cather Charles d’Orleans Samuel Pepys Commerce Body Valley Man J. W. Hancher Price Pleasant Valley Church GRID Maggie’ Magoffin U. S Ladies Auxiliary Ruby Jackson Army Navy Abristamda
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