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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1934

Page

6

Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed at Borden Home

FRON T ROYAL Oct 8 About 200 to 250 guests from near and far attended Mr and Mrs Jesse D Borden s silver wedding anniversary at their Central City home Friday afternoon and evening The original 1909 wedding party was present among many relatives and friends including out of town guests Mr and Mrs W S Wilson of Chase City L W Wilson and daughter Marietta of Toms Brook and Mrs H L Borden and family of Warren County The Star congratulates the couple and lists attendees and gifts received

Front Royal Jesse D. Borden Central City Friboth Mrs. Borden Warren County Bureau of the Star W. 8. Wilson Chase City L. W. Wilson Marietta O. G Toms Brook J.D . Toms Brook H. L. Borden Max F. Borden C. V. Ramey William Ramey Eedoah County H. R. Dinges Elizabeth Clarendon

Skyline Drive opens partial for Scenic View Tour

Many visitors head to Skyline Drive as a 30 foot wide middle section with temporary asphalt surfaces opens for the season. CCC crews direct traffic while park officials note peak fall foliage attracts motorists. 7000 cars used the road in the last two weeks of September after the September 15 opening.

Front Royal State Commission of Conservation and Development Middletown CCC

Illness Fatal To T. M. Bradford In Rappahannock

Thomas M. Bradford age 50 died at his Front Hill home after long illness. He is survived by wife Regina E. Nicholas and son Thomas M. Jr. Funeral services set for 2 PM Tuesday at Flint Hill Methodist Church with burial in Flint Hill cemetery.

Front Royal Thomas M. Bradford Front Hill Regina E. Nicholas Thomas M., Jr Flint Hill Methodist Church Flint Hill

Weekend Quiet Ends With One Arrest in AL

Local police reported a calm weekend with a single arrest. The offender, Ernest Smedley, was jailed Saturday evening on a drunkenness charge.

Ernest Smedley

Front Royal Social and Personal News Highlights

Oct 7 social notes from Front Royal Warren County list visits and travel of Dr. and Mrs. Clay M Easter and son to Accomac and Belle Meade, Miss Lillian McFall's weekend with her mother, Washington visits of Mrs. Meigs Bland, Miss Helen Simons with her mother, and local trips to Alberton and Chicago Worlds Fair. Recurring mentions include Front Royal Glee Club, I O O F homecoming in Lynchburg, and various family visits in Culpeper and Farmville areas.

Front Royal Warren County Clay M. Easter Clay, Jr Accomac Easter John J. Corder Belle Meade Helen Simons Boyd’s Business School Washington W. E. Roudacille

Birthday Party for Marguerite Armel in Milldale

Little Miss Marguerite Armel hosted a birthday party in Milldale honoring her tenth birthday. Attendees included Harold and Calvin Stickley and many friends. Guests enjoyed tea, games, and afternoon fellowship.

Milldale Marguerite Armel John W. Armel Harold Calvin Alice Stickley Leroy Lovelle Shannon Brown Charlotte Ellen Licklider Mattie Lee Irenee Clamianda Morrison Louise Kirby Bud Kirby

Two Accidents Reported In Fauquier County

Front Royal October 8 two automobile accidents on Browntown road and the Limeton road end with no serious injuries. Theodore Massaeus of Limeton blamed for a curve mishap near Edgar Uplike residence causing minor injuries and Chevrolet damage. George L Alger of Limeton collided with Hounshell of Browntown both Chevrolets damaged. no arrests, drivers reached agreement.

Front Royal Edgar Browntown Road Theodore Massaeus Limeton Alfred Kniesley Martinsburg W. Va Massaeus Limeton Road George L. Alger Hounshell Browntown

Draws Fine On Driving Count Front Royal Virginia

Howard W. Rinker of Reliance pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined ten dollars plus costs in Trial Justice court. The incident arose from a May 31 automobile collision near Nineveh on the Front Royal Winchester road with Harry Morrison. Rinker had already made restitution, so the court imposed the minimum fine.

Front Royal Howard W. Rinker Reliance Trial Justice Court W. C. Armstrong, Jr W. G. Olmstead Rinker Harry Morrison Nineveh Front Royal-Winchester Road

Edward Smith Rites Held After Fatal Shot in Front Royal

Funeral services for Edward Smith were held at his home in Front Royal after he was found fatally shot Saturday afternoon. The Rev. T. Eugene West led the service and interment took place in Washington, Virginia. The weapon used was a rifle, contrary to earlier reports.

Front Royal Edward Smith T. Eugene West Washington, Va

Special Music Attracts Large Audience at Methodist Service

Special music at the Front Royal Methodist church drew a large crowd. Instrumental pieces were performed by Elizabeth Rudacille of Limeton and organist Mrs. Stewart Payne. Vocal solos featured Mrs. Anna Mauck Mrs. Yates Willey Mrs. Lottie Whitehurst and Lieut H E Smith. A Glee Club group and choir participated. Mrs. Mary Burruss led the devotional. Smith also sang at the Baptist Church on Sunday morning.

Front Royal Methodist Church Elizabeth Rudacille Limeton Stewart Payne Anna Mauck Yates Willey Lottie Whitehurst H. E. Smith Glee Club Mary Burruss The DeSoto Burruss Missionary Society Lieut. Smith Baptist Church

Locals Defeated By Flint Hill in Mountain Top Park

Sam Simpson's ball team traveled to Flint Hill and lost 8 2 to Rappahannock. A sparse crowd braved the chilly breeze, mostly interested in the radio broadcast rather than the game.

Front Royal Sam Simpson Flint Hill Rappahannock Boys Mountain Top Park

Man Guilty In Apple Theft At Front Royal

William Curry was found guilty of stealing apples from a truck and sent back to jail to await sentencing. Eldridge Henry was fined 5 dollars plus costs for failing to secure a dog license. Both sentences were handed down by Trial Justice W. G. Olmstead on Saturday.

William Curry Eldridge Henry W. G Olmstead

Mrs. Fogle Dies At Front Royal

Mrs. Laura Fogle aged 78 died at her Front Royal home. Survived by daughters Mrs. Valley Robinson of Front Royal and Mrs. Ethel Franklin of Cedarville and Mrs. Mary Wines of Delaplane, and son Edward Fogle of Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Front Royal Laura Fogle Valley Robinson Ethel Franklin Cedarville Mary Wines Delaplane Edward Fogle Pennsylvania

Liberty Bonds Conversion Boosts Treasury Submissions

U S Treasury reported $950 million in submitted Liberties for conversion to new bonds as prices rise. About $345 million chose 3 1 4 percent securities while $596 million, mainly bank holdings, sought four year 2 1 2 percent notes no longer available. A call for additional Liberties by October 15 remains possible.

Fourth Liberty Treasury Coolidge

Deported Ponzi Returns Home to Italy

Charles Ponzi, the famed swindler behind the 50 percent profit scheme, is deported from Boston to Italy after a 12 year prison run. He expresses remorse as his wife Rose remains steadfast, while his scheme collapses due to insufficient international reply coupons and new investor funds.

Charles Ponzi Italy Boston Rose

Five Hurt In Sunday Brawl In Dupont Heights

Five white occupants of an automobile were injured in a confrontation with about 30 Black youths in Dupont Heights Maryland. Police from Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville responded with about ten officers but made no arrests as the crowd dispersed.

Dupont Heights Upper Marlboro Hyattsville Casualty Hospital Washington Nobel Haley Flintville Virginia Lucille Haley Anthony Broccio Capitol Heights Clyde Culver Sadie Rehm Dupont

Virginia Internal Revenue collects record September total

United States Internal Revenue Collections for Virginia rise to 12 788 947 62 in September from 11 341 442 96 a year earlier. Collector N B Early Jr credits improved business and third quarter income tax gains. Major items include 9 848 189 40 stamps and 1 913 981 94 income tax.

United States Internal Revenue Virginia N. B. Early, Jr Early

Green Pleads For Accord In Arena Of Labor

Labor president calls for conference room solution to industrial disputes as AF of L delegates attend its 54th convention in 30 city churches. Mediation planned on Building Trades dispute while Marine Workers Industrial Union pushes a militant strike affecting about 35 000 seafarers with demands for pay, hours, and union rights.

Gether First Os A. F. of L Green A. F. of L. Building Trades Department A. P. of L. Executive Council Building Trades Department A. F. of L. Executive Council New York North Atlantic Gulf Marine Workers Industrial Union Hayes Jones Marine Workers Voice International Seamen’s Union American Federation of Labor Jones Harold Baxter

Slaver Prays In His Cell as Appeal Plans Begin

Wilkes-Barre Pa October 7 Robert Allen Edwards 21 year old mine surveyor convicted of murdering his sweetheart and bludgeoning Miss McKenzie during a July 30 party sat in prayer and read the Bible in Luzerne county jail as his lawyers prepared four reasons for a new trial and an appeal that could seek the electric chair.

Wilkes-Barre Robert Allen Edwards Freda McKethnie Luzerne County Margaret L. Crain East Aurora N. Y Edwards Pentalty John A. Phillips Frank McGuigan Daniel Edwards McGuigan W. A. Valentine

Tractor party prepares to depart base for southern exploration

A second tractor expedition is ready to leave Little America Antarctica. The group plans to travel to the advance weather base where Admiral Richard Byrd and three crew are stationed. The tractor will haul supplies for two sledging parties. they will tour the Queen Maude Range and the South Polar Plateau.

Little America Antarctica Mackay Richard Byrd Queen Maude Range South Polar Plateau

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Warren County Bureau Winchester Evening Star W. B. Thomason Telephone Front Royal 213 Borden Oth Ashe J. W. Durley Louise Cora Wills C. W Jene Ww. Payne C. W. Borden T. M. Bradford Rappahannock Mary Mr. Venable C. M. Venable Nannie Porter Mary Porter Ned Ambler Bluefield West Virginia Carl Gillespie Lillian McFall Strayer’s Business College Gussie McFall Lyle Laing Edward Moulden Joe Steed Alberton Mr. Laing Lyle F. Hansbrough Duncan Gibb University of Virginia George Cooley Francis A Donaldson Piere Chicago Humphrey Harnsbereer Ray Jones South Eastt Public Service Corporation Helen Florence Johnson Danville Royal Glee Club Nan Martha Bren James A. Spencer Misses Portia Carrie Mary Lyle Spencer D. Maurice Shirley Messrs Osborne Gore Charles Menefee Lynchburg Beulah Gore Lennis Fuqua Hazel Thompson J. C. Hooks Marlin Texas Southern Methodist Conference Baltimore L. C. Cooper Washington, D. C J. H. Cee Berryville Avenue Mrs. Fogle U. S Accord Arena of Labor Amer Ican Federation Mark Blue Eagle Goodby NRA Hugh S. Johnson Blue Eagle General Johnson Department of Commerce Winchester Evening Star Clip and Mail Winchester Evening Star Front Royal Office E. Main St
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