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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1933

Page

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Crowder Sent In as Giants Aim to Quell Upward Swing

Polo Grounds reels as Giants face Senators in world series game two under another perfect baseball day. Cronin orders veteran Alvin Crowder to the Washington mound while Carl Hubbell and Mel Ott pace New York’s bid to even the series.

New York Boy Pilot Cronin Crowder Associated Press Polo Grounds Giants Senators Carl Hubbell Mel Ott Bill Terry Joe Cronin Pilot Alvin Crowder Washington Hal Schumacher

Game By Innings From Radio Broadcast at Real Estate Office

Play by play recounts the first inning of a Senators vs Giants game captured at a radio receiving set in Herman H. Hable’s real estate office. Myer walked and advanced to second, Goslin grounded out with Myer on second, Manush misplayed during a high fly to Davis, Cronin struck out, leaving Myer on second after no hits or runs and no errors. Moore struck out for the Giants, Cruz popped to Kuhel at first, Terry’s continuation noted.

Herman H. Hable Senators Myer Goslin Schumacher Terry Manush Davis Ryan Cronin Giants Moore Swingng Cruz Pop Kuhel

Clarke County votes to repeal eighteenth amendment

In yesterday's special election Clarke County backed repeal 342 to 124 of the eighteenth amendment, with a 218 majority for repeal. Voters also approved a state liquor control plan by 306 to 160, sustaining continued national prohibition. The district breakdown shows Berryville Mt Airy Pierce's Russell's Millwood Morgan's Mill Price's Mill White Post Lindsay's tallying 342 for repeal and 124 against.

Clarke County Berryville Mt. Airy Pierce's Russell's Millwood Morgan’s Mill Price’s Mill White Post Lindsay’s Russell’s Morgan’s Mill Price’s Mill Frederick County White Hall Albin Stephens City Armel Ashton's Brucetown Neffstown Yeakley Gainesboro Dolan’s Baker’s Mill Lamps Dry Run Middletown Old Forge Canterbury - - Arm Greenwood Kernstown Carpers Valley Yeakley's Ashton’s Baker's Mill Gore Lamp Canterbury

Bonus moves set aside by legion committee

The American Legion committee on legislation voted down five state resolutions demanding immediate payment of the bonus. In convention the Legion strengthened rules barring officials from political participation. Delegates nearly unanimously supported a constitutional amendment to limit political activity by ex service members. Miami, Florida, was chosen to host the 1934 convention.

Associated Press Chicago American Legion Committee On Legion Miami Fla

Death claims Berryville man in Memorial Hospital

James W. Thompson, about 65, died at 3 o'clock this morning at Memorial Hospital from infected face and pneumonia. Unmarried, he lived in Berryville serving at the Bat tletown Inn pool room and has resided with Forrest Kackley in Berryville recently. Body taken to Enders Funeral Home, Berryville, for burial preparations. Funeral services Friday at 11 from Enders Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Dr. Louis Tucker. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery.

James W. Thompson Memorial Hospital Berryville Battletown Inn Forrest Kackley Enders John H. Enders Louis Tucker Berryville Episcopal Church Green Hill Cemetery

Executors Sale of John H. Myers Home

Executors sale of John H. Myers home on Purcell Avenue in front of Court House at noon Saturday October 7. Bidders may inspect property beforehand and terms will be announced at sale. PM.

John H. Myers Purcell Avenue Court House

Winchester Council Extends Tax Payment Deadline

The Winchester City Council, in a special meeting, will not sell the remaining delinquent properties now but gives until January 1 to reach settlements with City Treasurer W A Baker. Those failing to arrange back taxes by then face inclusion in the 1932 delinquent tax list and sale. The treasurer was told to hand 1932 1931 personal property taxes to City Sergeant C Lee Barr for collection. the delinquent list is being prepared for council review.

Winchester W. A. Baker C. Lee Barr Baker

Two Hurricanes Heading North From Caribbean

Hurricane warnings spread through the Florida Keys as two tropical storms move from the Caribbean. The Washington weather bureau tracked disturbances near Cienfuegos and Turks Island moving northward, with hurricane forces possible and a 60 mph wind reported in Havana.

Associated Press Atlanta Florida Keys Caribbean Weather Bureau Washington Cienfuegos Turks Island Key West Cuba Florida Havana

Lunacy Petition Filed Against Edward McLean

A lunacy petition was filed in Baltimore County Circuit Court against Edward B McLean former newspaper publisher and sportsman now a patient at Sheppard Pratt Hospital. The petition was signed by his estranged wife Evelyn Walsh McLean and two physicians certifying he is of unsound mind. Judge Grason ordered a jury of inquisition to meet October 18 to inquire into his sanity.

Associated Press Towson Circuit Court Baltimore County Edward B McLean Sportsman Sheppard Pratt Evelyn Walsh McLean Washington America C. Gus Grason McLean Ross McC. Chapman Arthur E. Pattrell

Airplane Crash Report Fails to Locate Any Wreckage

A rumor spread of a New Jersey aircraft crash on Great North Mountain west of Winchester. Residents searched Gore area but found no trace of any airship disaster. A sighting at 10 30 did not indicate trouble. Also noted is a United Brethren Church youth group meeting at 6 45 this evening.

New Jersey Great North Mountain Winchester Gore

David Mills Linked to George Washington Barber Shop

Notice reports David Mills is now connected with George Washington Barber Shop as the present affiliation. The record notes the change on a dated entry and identifies the establishment involved.

David Mills George Washington Barber Shop

Two Fatally Injured As a Plane Crashes

ANNAPOLIS Md Oct 4 Two men were fatally injured when an army bombing plane from Langley Field Virginia crashed in woods about 10 miles from here. One occupant was identified as First Lieut R W C Booker the other unconfirmed. The plane numbered 148 lay half buried in mud. A radio operator William L Rhodes survived unidentified at first.

Associated Press Annapolis Langley Field Virginia R. W. C. Booker Clark's Farm Defense Highway Fort George G. Meade Consolidated Gas and Electric Company of Baltimore William L. Rhodes

Death Summons Comes Suddenly To E H Riddle

Edmund Hunter Riddle 52 of Scranton and Chambersburg died Friday of a heart attack. Born Martinsburg W Va he spent most of his life in Chambersburg. He was Atlantic Refining Company district representative for 20 years and active in American Legion Masons Rotary and church work. Funeral in Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Chambersburg with large attendance.

Carrie Hunter Chambersburg Edmund Hunter Riddle Atlantic Refining Company E. Britsol Lucas Scranton American Legion Mrs. Riddle Mr. Riddle Mr. Lucas Chicago Riddle Martinsburg W. Va Henry A Martha Hunter Riddle Chambersburg Academy Virginia Polytechnic Institute Community Nurse Fund Burt J. Asper Masonic Fraternity Chembersure

Friendship Fire Co Regular Meeting Announced

The Friendship Fire Company holds a regular meeting on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Business of importance noted. Marion Anderson, Secretary.

Fire Ravine Tragedy Leaves 36 Bodies Found

In Mineral Wells Canyon near Los Angeles a brush fire raged killing many. Authorities report 46 bodies recovered with 20 to 25 more believed trapped in a ravine. Police arrest Robert D. Barr on arson suspicions after witnesses place him at the scene. Relatives of over 3,700 park visitors crowd the county morgue as rescue efforts continue.

Associated Press Los Angeles Calif Mineral Wells Canyon Robert D. Barr Parke Barr H. R C. Huston County Charities Frank Merrill Griffith Park Canyon of Death Ralph Scott Merrill

Fresh All Pork Sausage Ip-11 Pure Food Store Ad

Sale notice advertises unimproved building lots Nos 13 and 14 Purcell Avenue belonging to John W Hughes to be sold Thursday Oct 5 1933 at 11 AM by Lee advertisement and S Larrick Trustee.

Purcell] Avenue John W. Hughes A. M Lee S. Larrick

Pershing Praises Boy Scout Movement as Broad Civil Benefit

General John J. Pershing lauds the Boy Scout Movement as a broadening force for American youth. He says it teaches boys to be good citizens and commends the organization for its positive impact beyond any military framework.

Boy Scout Movement America John J. Pershing

Stocks Spuart but Only For Limited Period

Hope flickered in New York markets as securities and staples rallied on short covering and new accumulation. Stocks climbed one or more points after the open, marking the briskest session in days though gains later tempered. Call money stood at three quarters of a percent, and Sterling opened at 4.76 dollars.

Associated Press New York

Man Killed By Auto Driven Through Pickets

Sullivan Indiana October 4 1930 Frank Stalder age thirty was killed when an automobile plowed through a crowd of pickets at the Starburn mine several miles north of Sullivan County authorities say the car was driven by Crede Fitzpatrick superintendent of the Starburn mine though they could not substantiate the charge.

Associated Press Sullivan Ind Frank Stalder Starburn Mine Stalder Crede Fitzpatrick

Square Dance At Rouss Park Promises Music And Fun

The regular square dance will be held tomorrow night in the park pavilion at 9 o'clock and another on Saturday at eight. JR. Jenkins and his music will provide tunes for both events. A lost case 3 inches square with 2 diamonds and a chain is mentioned, with a liberal reward offered for its return to F. Amos Shryock.

Park Pavilion JR. Jenkins F. Amos Shryock

City Narrowly Approves Repeal and Liquor Control Plan

In yesterday's special election the city favored repeal of the eighteenth amendment by 633 to 462 and backed a state liquor control plan by 654 to 446. Precinct totals show City Hall 97 117, Sarah Zane 143 133, Friendship 96 169, Rouss Glen Pines 110 235. Overall city margins: repeal 171, liquor control 208.

Sarah Zane City Friendship Rouss Fire Co Prohi City Hall Rouss Glen Pines

Liverpool Apple Demand Stirs Market in Week's Auction

A Liverpool cable reports strong and active demand for Virginia No 1 grade apples in the regular weekly market. Prices for Britannic cargo apples ranged from 18 to 35 shillings depending on variety, with shipment totals by port for the week ending September 30 including Liverpool 42 249 barrels and 12 615 boxes across several British ports.

Liverpool Eng Virginia U. S G. R. Cooper, Harden and Company Britannic Jonathan Yorks King David Grimes Golden Bonums Greenings New York London Southampton Glasgow Hull

County Clerk Audit Underway in Winchester

A. L. VanName of the state auditor's office, Richmond, continues an audit of the County Clerk records. He has been in Winchester for several days pursuing his duties.

A. L. VanName State Auditor’s Office Richmond C. Brannon VanName Winchester

Three Beaten In Strike Riot At Ambridge Steel Plant

Three workers were beaten and one picket wounded by gun fire during a strike violence incident at the Spang Chalfant Seamless Tube Company plant in Ambridge Pennsylvania. About 400 pickets halted employees attempting to enter the facility.

Associated Press Ambridge Ambridge Steel Spang Chalfant Seamless Tube Company

Virginia votes for repeal celebrating statewide referendum results

Virginia joined the nationwide repeal wave with a substantial edge in the eighteenth amendment referendum. Cities like Richmond Norfolk Lynchburg Newport News and Roanoke backed repeal times two to one or stronger while western counties remained dry. The statewide count favored repeal by about two to one with 92 000 to 51 930 in early returns and 84 787 to 45 922 for the liquor control plan.

Norfolk Richmond Associated Press Virginia Old Dominion Lynchburg Newport News Ooanoke

World Series Play-by-Play In The Star Daily

The Star will publish daily World Series game reports with full accounts of plays errors hits and runs shortly after each game. The feature is provided in cooperation with Herman H Hable local reporter.

The Star Herman H. Hable

Also Mentioned on This Page

Homer Schulte Kubel Bluege Sewell Critz Ott Jackson Mancuso N. Yok Council Edward McLean Young People's Chow United Brethren Church E. H. Riddle Marion Anderson Sec California Boy Scouts Rouss Park Fred R. Chenault Board of Temperance and Social Service Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South William R. Phelps Prohibition C. O’conor Godrick Fredericksburg W. W. Beverly Henri
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