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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1935

Page

8

Revered Parker Transferred to Lewisburg West Virginia

Front Royal Virginia November 30 Reverend R Moorman Parker pastor of the Warren Riverton charge has been appointed to the Lewisburg West Virginia church taking effect immediately The move follows the illness of Reverend Dr Boyd V Switzer who suffered a cerebral paralysis in Staunton and is hospitalized in Staunton Virginia His replacement Parker is about 30 years old married with one child and holds degrees from Emory University He is described as eminently fitted for the new post and the Warren Riverton charge also announces the transfer of Reverend S E Stickley from Callahan West Virginia to the Warren Riverton charge with Stickley about 50 years old

Front Royal R. Moorman Parker Warren-Riverton Methodist Episcopal Church South Lewisburg W. Va W. W. McIntyre Winchester Baltimore Parker Boyd V. Switzer Staunton Switzer King’s Daughter Hospital Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Emory University Atlanta S. E. Stickley Stickley

Mr. Hillidge Heads Rogers Memorial Fund

Grover Hillidge of Front Royal is named chairmanship of the Warren county Will Rogers memorial committee as nationwide fund drives begin. The effort supports underprivileged children and names Governor Peery as honorary Virginia chairman with G Jeter Jones as state chairman.

Front Royal Grover © Hillidge Will Rogers Warren County United States Rogers Peery Virginia G. Jeter Jones Richmond

Churches To Hold Trains School For Christian Workers

A six day standard training school for Christian workers sponsored by the Front Royal Warren River ton White Post and Linden charges of the Methodist Church opens tomorrow afternoon at the Front Royal Methodist Church. Courses include How Shall I Learn to Teach Religion taught by Mrs. Paul Berger of Roanoke and Organizing for Christian Education in the Local Church by Rev. Charles A. York of Front Royal. The school board of managers features Rev. R. P. Parker Rev. R. B. Claggett Rev. G. Ore nes E. Helmintoller R. E. H. Bowman W H Mauch C W Baldwin G K Dietz F S Simpson E S Pearson and W R Harrell.

Front Royal Warren Riverton White Post Linden Methodist Church Ees Methodist Church Paul Berger Roanoke Charles A. York Board of Christian Education Baltimore RP. R. Parker R. B. Claggett G. K. Dietz W.R. Harrell

Thanksgiving Visitors and Local Arrivals in Front Royal

Front Royal notes list numerous Thanksgiving visits and weekend stays. Guests include Washington residents Frances Shibley and Margaret Pence. trips by families to York Pa and Boston. local residents hosting relatives from Marshall Washington Trenton and Richmond. Also mentioned are fall incidents and travel plans of residents such as Claude Ritenour and families visiting Philadelphia and Richmond.

Thanksgiving visits and local move noted around town

Mr and Mrs Bryan Rudacille and two sons visited Mrs Rudacille s parents near Rixeyville for Thanksgiving. Rev Carroll Burress from Bethesda Md spent Thanksgiving with his mother. Judge Philip Williams of Winchester was in town yesterday. The Gemmills visited relatives in York Pa. The Bond family moved from Bowen Apartment to The Plains Va where Mr Bond works for the State Highway Department. Gibb relatives from Washington and UVA student Duncan Gibb spent the weekend with their parents. Dr and Mrs Orville Van Dusen will visit Lexington with their son at VMI. General and Mrs S G Waller spent weekend in town. Claude Stokes Jr and Lyle McFall attended Central High vs Mexico team game in Washington yesterday. Merchants Association hosts Ladies Night at Fairlawn Monday evening.

J. Bond Bowen Plains Orville van Dusen Lexington Claude Stokes, Jr Lyle McFall Central High School Mexico Washington

Body of Missing Loudoun Farmer Found

The body of Stanley James a 45 year old Loudoun County farmer who had been missing since Thanksgiving Day was found today in the Potomac River near the Brunswick bridge.

Leesburg, VA Stanley James Loudoun County Potomac River Brunswick Bridge

Public sale of valuable realty in Winchester Virginia

Default on a Dec 1930 trust by Arretta Miller leads to a public auction of a one fourth acre lot with a six room frame dwelling on Ivy Street in the southwestern Winchester Whitlock Estate. Sale set for 12 noon Saturday December 28 1935 in front of the County Court House. Terms: one third cash. balance by two bonds at 6 percent due in one and two years. Deed of Trust and Insurance policy provided. James P. Reardon, Trustee.

Arretta Miller Winchester County Court House Virginia Whitlock W. J. Whitlock James P. Reardon

Nile Lacks Tributaries in Final 1700 Miles

The Nile, though roughly 4000 miles long, has no tributaries in the last 1700 miles before reaching the sea.

Virginia highway spending report details 22 million cost

Virginia's highway department reported 22,747,862 dollars spent on primary and secondary road construction and maintenance for the year ended June 30, with 42 percent engineering and overhead. It urged curtailing convict road labor and noted funding gaps for secondary road maps and airport work.

Richmond Virginia Highway Department Gov. Peery Shirley

Youth Drinks Poison Mixture in Kent Street Incident

Ralph Fiet, formerly of Frederick county, residing on Kent street, was released by police into his father’s custody after being taken to the police station ill from drinking a solution of iodide. The solution was reported to have serious effects. Fletcher had been out of work and ill, according to officers.

Ralph Fiet Frederick County Kent Street Fletcher

Dowdell Divorce Suit Placed in Winchester Court

In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Josephine Hodges Dowdell sues Pierce Dowdell for a vinculo matrimonii divorce on the grounds of desertion. The defendant must appear within 15 days after due publication and a copy of the order will run weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star. The Clerk will post at the courthouse and mail to the defendant at the address in the affidavit.

Corporation Court City OF Winchester Josephine Hodges Dowdell Pierce Dowdell Inia

Middies Routed by Army Grid Stalwarts in Annual Service Battle

Army burst to a 28 to 0 first half lead against Navy as Whitey Grove scored two touchdowns including an 80 yard run and added four extra points in front of 81 000 fans. Princeton led Yale 10 to 0 at the half after a 15 yard field goal by Ken Sandbach and a 9 yard run by Jack White in the bowl game before 55000 spectators.

Army Navy Whitey Grove Princeton New Haven Ken Sandbach Jack White Yale

Treasurer records confirm figures in Brumback critique

The Star editor responds to Brumback's article asserting that the county treasurer records support the figures he cited. He rechecks with treasurer staff and maintains the data are substantially correct and no apology is due.

the Star Brumback Star

Pure Oil Plane Visits City

A Fokker Standard Universal plane with Wright engines visited the city today for Pure Oil Company interests. Pilot C H Bigg and sound engineer W C Brown flew the craft over the city several times broadcasting via a four amplifier system powered by wind-driven generators. The plane’s cruising speed is 100 mph and 60 mph during broadcasts.

Pure Oil Company C. H. Bigg W. C. Brown

Duce's Change of Tune After Frank Warning

Yesterday the emperor declared a shift to the north front with headquarters at Des­sye and vowed to join trenches if needed. He praised southern front spirit after visiting Debre Birhan where Psalms filled the night. A triumphant procession ended with cheers as he met General Teele Hawarate and other military leaders to plan operations.

Debre Birhan Dessye David Teele Hawarate

Hoosac Mills Attacks AAA Farm Program Brief

Hoosac Mills of Massachusetts files a brief with the Supreme Court attacking five charges of unconstitutionality in the New Deal farm program. The action is part of a broader challenge to federal agricultural policy.

Washington

Court Rules Original AAA Taxes Invalid Under Sener Constitution

Circuit Court issues decision invalidating the original AAA taxes citing the Sener constitution as the controlling framework. The ruling affects tax assessments and collection processes. Further details await formal opinions and potential appeals.

Steel and Union Pacific Seek Exemption From Holding Company Act

United States Steel Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad petitioned the Securities Commission for exemption from registration under the holding company act. They argue they are not utility holding companies and qualify under the provision for industrial firms with limited utility involvement.

Ation Union Pacific Railroad Company The Securities Commission Holding Company Act

Mrs Lindbergh and son Jon prepared to drive home

Exclusive photo shows Mrs Lindbergh and her three and a half year old son Jon seated in a car, ready to leave a school in Englewood New Jersey. The scene captures the young boy where he attends classes.

Bergh Jon Englewood, N. J Jon Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bureau Winchester Evening Star Gussie McFall Telephone Front Royal 149-R Mr. Hillidge Rogers Memorial Fund North Fork South Fork Front Royal News Hitch Downing Francis Herrell Marshall Williams Charles Moling William E. Carson Ellen House Warren Whiteside Florida Col Thomas McNamara Hampton Edwin Compton Newark, N. J Hester Maddox Giles B. Cook Barry Frances Shibley Washington, D.C Margaret Pence Helen Emmett Margaret Cassidy Washington, D Clarence Striker William Striker Will Striker Fred Heuster York Thomas Bradshaw Harold Leiderer Trenton N. J Bradshaw Randolph-Macon Academy Ted Stansberry Randolph-Macon “Academy Richard Baldwin Charles Simpson Carrie Wolf Lena Wolf Bernard Jones Mrs. Russell Bertie Beaty Ware Maggie Beaty Mrs Lawrence Weaver Dr. Weaver Brook Weaver Bernie Putnam Mamie Putnam Anna Maé Boyd Washington, D. C Robert Boyd Hugh Brill Henry Brill Phil Cammer Miss Fayrélle Annele Crabill Strasburg Mrs. B. S. Stickley Mary Venable Boston Howard A. Moog Bessie Griffith Mr. C. H. Griffith L. C. Willey Edward Willey Marian Kirk Hagerstown Mrs. Etwood Claude Ritenour Dorothy Stokes Royal Avenue Mr. James Davis Dorothy Lee Davis E. K. Davis Harold Smith John Downing C. A. Davis Silver Spring, Md Eugene K. Davis Beverley F. Browne Army-Navy Philadelphia Franklin Forsyth, Jr William , and Mary College Frank Forsyth Bryan Rudacille Rudacille B. W. Luttrell Rixeyville Carroll Buress Bethesda, Md Mary Burress Philip Willams Town Ralph Gemmill York, Pa Messrs Frank Gibb, Jr Duncan Gibb University of Virginia Frank Gibb General Mrs. S. G. Waller Merchants Association Fairlawn Elissa Landi New York Hollywood Miss Landi NRA Pure Oil Duce Frank Hoosac Mills AAA United States Steel Corpor Mrs. Lindbergh U. S. Patent Office Stanley Lee Wi Stanley Yeate WSI Doo Sarah Peabody Ian Ann Dvorak Anna Lehr Leslie Fentons San Fernando Valley California
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