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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1933

Page

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Labor Union Retail Buy Now Drive and Card Policy

The American Federation of Labor urged over 3,000,000 members to patronize only stores displaying both a union shop card and the blue eagle, arguing it would ensure fair wages and conditions. A separate Buy Now campaign, led by Hugh S. Johnson, launched to stimulate consumer spending and support NRA codes, with merchants pledging fair prices as letters of support arrive.

Washington American Federation of Labor Oct America Hugh 8S. Johnson Johnson NRA

Chevrolet Coach and Forder Se Day Cars For Sale

Two 1932 Chevrolet vehicles offered by Bicker's Motor Co both near new. A black Forder Se day priced at $450.00 and a 1932 Chevrolet Coach at $425.00. Trade considered with terms available.

Bicker's Motor Co

Deaths of Mrs. G. W. Bowly in Frederick County

Mrs. G W Bowly died peacefully Saturday at age 75 in Frederick County. Daughter of Charles L and Mary C Wood she lived in Winchester and was active in Christ Episcopal Church. Survived by four children, two grandchildren, and several cousins. Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church followed by interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Nannie Wood Bowly Frederick County R. C. Patton West Piccadilly Street George W. Bowly Wood Bowly Charles L Mary C. Wood Red Bud Mr Bowly Winchester Christ Episcopal Church Mary Wood Bowly Atlanta Heyward W. Bowly Summit N. J Devereux L. Bowly Chicago Charles L. Bowly Mary Devereux Bowly City Anna R L. M. Allen Walter R. Talbot W. D. Myers H. B. McCormac T. B. Patton J. Victor Arthur Carl F. Massey J. van Meter Hack

Diphtheria Concerns Prompt Calls for Inoculation

Winchester public school authorities say few diphtheria cases have been reported and no alarm is needed. Health officer Dr. L M Allen urges inoculation for all school children, noting three confirmed cases locally and referencing a larger Danville Va outbreak prompting widespread child immunization.

Winchester Public Schools L. M. Allen Allen Danville

Bishop William M. Bell Dies on Pacific Coast

Bishop William M. Bell 72 former head of the Pacific Coast district of the Church of United Brethren of Christ died at his ranch near Puente California. He had been ill three years and came here 16 years ago from Harrisburg Pa after serving as bishop of the eastern division for 12 years. He retired four years ago.

Puente Calif William M. Bell Pacific Coast Church of United Brethren of Christ Here Bell Harrisburg

For Sale 25 Shares Potomac Edison Stock

Potomac Edison 6 percent stock for sale. Quarto quarterly dividend payable November 1. Contact Harry Willis. October 7 item 1p 21.

Potomac Edison Harry Willis

Winchester Park Association Holds Evening Meeting

Regular meeting of Winchester Park Association scheduled for this evening at 8 o'clock in the Council Chamber. RYLAND CONNER, Sec'ty.

Winchester Park Association Council Chamber Ryland Conner, Sec

Revered Virginia pastor Rev Edwin Hinks dies at 75

The Rev Edwin B Hinks 75 longtime Virginia clergyman died at 3 30 am at the residence of his sister in law in Winchester He resigned as Cassanova rector due to ill health and the funeral will be at Christ Church Wednesday with Bishop Goodwin and Rev Dr Brydon attending The body will be taken to Alexandria for interment

Edwin 8. Hinks Virginia Robert M. Ward South Washington Street Hinks Episcopal Church Casansoa Fauquier County Charles Amelia Hinks Baltimore Lizzie Lee Funsten Edwin R. Hinks Leesburg Warrenton Cassanova Cambridge St. Louis Boise Idaho Christ Church Robert B. Nelson W. Page Dame Christchurch Neilson Frederick D. Goodwin George N. Brydon Diocese of Goodwin Alexandria

Diphtheria Toxoid Clinic At Miller School Draws Crowd

Dr. R. F. Cline led a diphtheria toxoid clinic at Miller School on Whitlock Avenue. Ninety seven children received the vaccine with pupils from Good Samaritan School joining Miller School students for protection against diphtheria. Local nurses Pearson Dean Arthur and Annie Preston Starling assisted, while the Miller School teaching staff includes Louise Greenawalt Bessie Thornton Nina Williams and Sara Frances Ralston.

R. F. Cline Miller School Whitlock Avenue Good Samaritan School Mattie Golightly Cline The Misses Louise Greenawalt Bessie Thornton Nina Williams Sara Frances Ralston

Auto Injuries Proved Fatal To Benj Finchum

Benjamin Finchum aged 23 died at Memorial Hospital at 6 15 PM Saturday from a crushed chest after an automobile accident near Riverton. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Lester Finchum of Washington, Virginia. Finuchum and two fellow CCC campers from Sperryville escaped serious injury though Branson and Gowney were badly lacerated and recovering.

Benjamin Finchum Memorial Hospital Finchum Lester Finchum Washington Rappahannock County William Branson Tempton Gowney Sperryville Riverton

County Man In Critical Condition After Kernstown Crash

N D Forinash 39 of Kerns town is hospitalized with a fractured skull after a collision at Kernstown near John Dix filling station. His wife and two children were lightly hurt, and Hunter N Cooper, driver of the Forinash coupe, was bruised. Both Cooper and John W Kloman were fined for reckless driving.

N. D. Forinash Kernstown Memorial Hospital Forinash Hunter N. Cooper Foriash John Dix John W. Kloman Washington, D. C Kloman Raymond F. Bayliss State Police Cooper Formash Ford Megistrate A. J. Tavenner Tavenner Nibby” Jones Kloman Implement Co Nineteenth Street Owen Place Northeast

Death on Pennsylvanian Highways Claims Nine Lives

The Associated Press reports a weekend of deadly crashes across Pennsylvania, with at least nine fatalities and over 30 injuries. Most deaths occurred in western Pennsylvania, including three in Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania Pittsburgh

Pure Food Store Promotes Lux and Rinso Prizes

Sp 11 Pure Food Store advertises Lux and Rinso products with a sweepstakes offering big prizes. Includes bold call to buy from the store.

Lux Rinso Pure Food Store

Fire Prevention Week Observed Nationwide and in Virginia

President Roosevelt proclaims Fire Prevention Week nationwide and Governor Pollard proclaims Virginia. Residents are urged to remove rubbish and have heating systems inspected to cut fire hazards year round. Fire Chief C Lee Barr notes fires cause indirect costs like job loss and higher insurance, stressing personal responsibility to reduce dangers.

United States Roosevelt Virginia Pollard C. Lee Barr

Byrd Supply Ship Departure Delayed A Day

Five hundred tons of chain delayed the Jacob Ruppert rear admiral Richard E Byrd's supply ship on the second south polar expedition. Byrd hoped to sail today but set tomorrow as a possible start due to needed government permission in Washington. Two Guernsey cows joined the cargo to provide milk for the crew.

Associated Press Boston Jacob Ruppert Richard E. Byrd Byrd Washington The Ruppert

For SALE CHEAP Ford V8 Sedan

Brand new Ford V8 sedan advertised for sale at a very low price. The notice lists Pine Motor Co as the source and includes a date reference. The fragment suggests a local newspaper classified ad promoting an affordable vehicle.

Pine. Motor CO

Kellys Fight Guard After Elevator Incident At Trial

George and Kathryn Kelly clashed with a federal guard in the Oklahoma City federal building elevator as their kidnapping trial began. Kathryn allegedly kissed a relative prompting the shove and a slap. A second officer used force as Kelly strained against restraints. District Attorney Hyde projected about twelve witnesses.

Associated Press Oklahoma City George Kelly Kathryn Kelly Federal Building Kathryn Herbert K Hyde J. E. Brooks

Baker Painting Unveiled At Handley Library In Winchester

The Winchester Historical Society presents Burtis Baker’s oil titled The People of Winchester Appealing To George Washington For Protection Against the Indians. John M Steck will preside at the 8 PM unveiling in the library reference room. Admission cards issued to society and Common Council members due to limited seating.

Historical Society Common Council

Funeral for Jordan Stout Held in Stephens City

The funeral of Jordan F. Stout, 65, who died unexpectedly October 2, was held at his Stephens City residence with interment in Greenhill Cemetery. He lived near Stephens City and Winchester about 40 years and is survived by his widow Ellen Moore Zelvin and several children, plus siblings. The Rev. Allen Jones led the service.

Stephens City Jordan F. Stout Stout Powell's Mount Valley Shenandoah County Winchester Stephens City Milling Company C. L. Robinson Tee and Cold Storage Corporation Ellen Moore Zelvin Mount Williams William A. Stout Martinsburg W. Va Henry A. Stout Howard B. Frye Strasburg Rodney Mauck Sylvia Boone Helen Stout Allen Jones Presbyterian Church Greenhill Cemetery

Cooking School Owens Tomorrow At Rouss Hall

The Retail Grocers Association sponsors the second annual cooking school beginning at 2 p m tomorrow in the Rouss Fire Company hall at Braddock and Boscawen streets Winchester. Mrs M A Rich returns to headline sessions and demonstrate dishes with prizes awarded daily to attendees.

Retail Grocers’ Association Winchester Frederick Rouss Fire Company Braddock and Boscawen M. A. Rich Mrs. Rich Baltimore

Lambert Transferred to Roanoke Church in Annual Conference

The Rev. E. A. Lambert, Brentwood Street Methodist Episcopal South pastor for three years, is transferred to Trinity Church Roanoke Va by Bishop W. F. McMurry at the Bacmore Annual Conference in Roanoke. Hubert Sydenstricker will succeed him at Brad dock Street Church. Dr. William F. Locke moves to Winchester district to replace Dr. E. L. Woolf, who goes to Harrisonburg.

E. A. Lambert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Trinity Church Roanoke Va W. F. McMurry Bacmore Roanoke Mr. Lambert Hubert Sydenstricker Winchester William F. Locke E. L. Woolf Harrisonburg Woolf

Prisoner Bennie Thompson Found Dead After Jail Escape

Bennie Thompson, an African American prisoner who had been jailed for threatening white men with a knife, was taken from the jail last night and found dead by the roadside today after a reported attempt to pass. Local authorities investigate the incident as a possible escape and homicide.

Ninety Six 8. C Bennie Thompson

Coal strike turmoil as workers stay away and pickets deter mines

In western Pennsylvania and Indiana a coal mine strike persists with thousands staying home as picketers deter many workers. Governors deploy National Guard amid scattered clashes and threats while leaders clash over Frick mines and union dues checks.

Cooperative Indiana Associated Press Pittsburgh Roosevelt Pennsylvania H. C. Prick Coke Company Union Mine Workers of America Frick Mines Sullivan Ind Sullivan County Cooperative Plan National Guard Hymera Starburn Anna Paul V. McNutt Indiana National Guard Thomas Moses H. C. Frick Coke Company Frick Philip Murray United Mine Workers of America Murray Moses

Notice of Disassociation from John E Cain

The General Type Writer Exchange states John E Cain is no longer connected with the firm and the company disclaims responsibility for any contracts made by him.

General Typewriter Exchange John E. Cain

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A.F.L EAGLE Antee Death G. W. Bowly Bishop Bell Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Benj. Finchum Lee Barr Kellys Federal J. C. White Department of Justice Baker Owens Rouss Hall Rev. Lambert Roanoke Church
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