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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1934

Page

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Young Monarch Acclaimed By Belgrade Crowd At Palace

Belgrade Yugoslavia October 13 A scene of unprecedented popular acclamation greeted the child king Peter as he arrived to take the throne of his assassinated father. The widowed queen and Dowager Queen Marie of Romania accompanied him as tears and cheers filled the station. The widow Alexander’s exhaustion kept her from joining the greeting as crowds praised the little king and mourned the king’s death.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Peter Marie Romania Alexander Prince Paul

Final Baseball Contest Set For Tomorrow

The local baseball season ends tomorrow afternoon on the Park diamond when South End faces the Park team. O Sullivan Rubber Company players will play for South End in uniforms and a good game is expected. Proceeds will help cover banquet expenses for both teams members.

Park South End O'Sullivan Rubber Company

Rainy Start to Week Then Warm and Cold Fronts

Weather outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic states shows rain Tuesday or Wednesday and again at the week’s end. A warmer spell is expected early in the week, followed by a much colder Wednesday night and Thursday, with warming again on Friday and Saturday.

Washington North Middle Atlantic

Reporter’s Tall Tale on Ike Smith and a Wildcat

A local reporter hurries to get a sensational story about Ike Smith allegedly killing a wildcat with bare hands. The tale proves false when the reporter learns the claim came from an unreliable source, prompting a wary reaction from the writer about pasteboard journalism.

Apple Exports Below Last Year On Market Report

Market for imported deciduous fruit shows modest gains in some regions while U S apple exports lag behind last year. Prices in Liverpool and London mixed with Washington Jonathans improving yet calyx rot seen in some West Virginia fruit. Canadian bulk of imports and rising shipments expected, with Belgian crop disappointing and early varieties trading at low prices.

Fred A. Motz Europe Department of Liverpool U. S S Virginia Jonathans Liverpool Yorks Oregon Newtowns British Columbia U.S. No California London Washington West Virginia U.S U. S United Kingdom Canada Virginia Jonathan

Semi-Pros To Play Game In Martinsburg

The Winchester Semi-pros agreed to play the Martinsburg football team in Martinsburg at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon after a Martinsburg Chamber of Commerce official said a Berkeley Springs West Virginia team played there last week with no evidence of ill will. The decision followed recent labor tensions when Martinsburg textile workers who had visited Berkeley Springs were detained nearby.

Winchester Martinsburg Berkeley Springs

Public sale of Jol liffe household goods near Stephenson

A public sale of neat household goods from J. L. Jol liffe and J. W. Jol liffe is set for October 17 at 11 a.m. near Stephenson Virginia with items in good condition available to buyers.

Nice J. L J. W. Jolliffe Stephenson

Desperate Hunt for Floyd Ordered to End

In Missouri and Kansas, Col. B. Marvin Casteel halted the large manhunt for Charles Arthur Pretty Boy Floyd after 24 hours, returning troopers to assignments as more than 250 peace officers and 40 highway patrolmen had sought Floyd and two companions seen near Mexico, Missouri. An army of over 3000 officers patrolled roads seeking the trio, with vigilantes awaiting orders. The companions’ identities remained uncertain, with one man previously thought to be W H Shine Rush jailed near Norman Oklahoma.

Jefferson City B. Marvin’ Casteel Missouri Highway Patrol Charles Arthur Pretty Boy) Floyd Mexico Missouri Iowa Casteel Kansas City Charles Floyd Desperado Kansas City Union Station Floyd W. H. “Shine Rush Norman Okla L. Blanchard

Corporation Court To Be Opened Monday

The October term of Corporation Court will convene Monday under Judge Philip Williams. A grand jury may be summoned if time allows. The Max Krol case, tied to misused funds at Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill, faces bond forfeiture issues after prior appeals and a separate New York bond for the same case.

Corporation Court Philip Wiliams Max Krol Charles A. Eliot Chicago Krol Arthur G. Jones New York

Committee To See Governor About Relief

Governor George C. Peery awaits word from a committee named by E. M. Stull of the League of Virginia Municipalities. The group will meet with the governor to discuss relief problems Virginia communities face this winter. Mayor W. R. L. Taylor of Norfolk chairs. members include mayors of Alexandria Portmouth Clifton Forge Hopewell Richmond Gordonsville and Lynchburg councilman A. M. Schewel.

Richmond George C. Peery E. M. Stull League of Virginia Municipalities Virginia W. R.L. Taylor Norfolk Alexandria Pulaski Portsmouth Clifton Forge Hopewell Gordonsvile A. M. Schewel Lynchburg

Admiral Byrd Returns to Little America Base After Winter Vigil

Admiral Richard E. Byrd flies from his Antarctic winter camp at Little America to the main base. Pilot Bill Bowling brought Byrd back after nearly seven months away. Byrd’s party remained at the hut as he regained health and weight. A message to Mrs. Byrd confirmed his return and that all was well.

Admiral Byrd Little America Hut Antarctica MacKay Ph—Bears Richard E. Byrd Bill Bowling Byrd Byrd Hut Richard Evelyn Byrd

Librarians Gather for Mid East Library Association Meeting

The Mid East Library Association opens its annual meeting at Handley Library in Winchester with about 200 attendees from Baltimore Washington northern Virginia Maryland and West Virginia. Dr John C French Johns Hopkins speaks for opening ceremonies and Dr George F Bowerman DC Public Library delivers the principal address. A tour of Winchester and Handley Library history program highlight the afternoon.

The Middle Eastern Library Association Handley Library Baltimore Washington Virginia Maryland West Virginia C. R. Anderson Winchester R. Gray Williams Handley Board of Trustees John C. French Johns Hopkins University George Washington Hotel George F. Bowerman Public Library of District of Columbia C. Vernon Eddy

Graichen Collection Antique Furniture Auction at Cameron St

Public sale of The Graichen Collection of Antique Furniture at 326 N Cameron St on Thursday October 18 at 10 AM. Auctioneer Hansbrough & Carter note many pieces of merit in the collection.

Graichen N. Cameron St Hansbrough & Carter

Congress Member Hart In Crash In Arizona

Kingman Arizona October 13 Rep J C Scrugham of Nevada sustained head and leg injuries and lost a substantial amount of blood in an automobile wreck late last night doctors reported his condition not serious at 2 30 to 3 30 p m John Heinz Baby Foods advertised at 3 for 25c while Seventh Heaven was featured in Lux Toilet Soap program at the Pure Food Store

Kingman Ariz J. C. Scrugham Nevada T. R. White John Heinz Baby Foods Ger Boles Miriam Hopkins Seventh Heaven Pure Food

Foreign papers honor Gen Johnson with bronze medal

Hugh S. Johnson holds a bronze medal from the foreign language press for unselfish devotion to the American people. The award was presented at Walter Reed Hospital where he is confined with an infection. The Blue Eagle wicker sculpture tied to his NRA Office was moved from the Commerce Department for disposal as Johnson remains hospitalized with a sinus disorder.

Washington Hugh S. Johnson Walter Reed Hospital Johnson Roosevelt Hugh NRA Commerce Department Clay Williams

Hungarian band named assassin group identified by Sûreté

Paris October 13 The terrorist band Atasha blamed by Yugoslavia for the assassinations of King Alexander and Louis Barthou was identified by the French Sûreté Nationale as behind the Marseille killings. Two suspects captured two fled police, with others named as Yugoslav refugees connected to the group led by V. E. Paverich. A woman gun courier Marc Vjoudrouch was said to have carried arms to France. Additional suspects identified from photos include Sylvester Chalny Manny and Egon Kramer. An Anto ine Olah was arrested in Marseille for links to the same circle. Authorities said bullets and practice were traced to Hungary via Swiss passports.

Paris Atasha Yugoslavia Hungary Surete Hugary Ecc French Surete Nationale Alexander Louis Barthou France Marseille Annesmasse Petrus Kaleman V. E. Paverich Moll Marc Vjoudrouch Sylvester Chalny Manny Egon Kramer Zilini Egon Kvaternik Antoine Olah Rajitch Lausanne

Roll Call Set Up Named for Red Cross Drive

The 18th annual Red Cross roll call will run October 29 to November 3 with volunteers from Winchester and Frederick County. Rev. E T Clarke is Roll Call chairman. Mrs. Richard E Griffith assists. a central committee plans team work and business solicitation.

Red Cross Drive Winchester Frederick County E. T. Clarke Richard E. Griffith Frank Crawford Richard Griffith John Scully Prank Crawford Central Committee W. Nelson Page J. Victor Arthur Andrew Bell C. Vernon Eddy Harry R. Kern, Jr John I. Sloat Leslie D Kline

New Trial Granted in Lamson Wife Murder Case

California Supreme Court grants David A. Lamson a new trial for the murder of his wife Allene. It rules the San Jose trial evidence was only suspicion and that Lamson’s theory his wife fell to her death is better supported by the record. The court noted his statements about death timing were corroborated by a warm body and bathwater still warm at discovery.

San Francisco California Supreme Court Today David A. Lamson Stanford Press Allene Supreme Court San Jose High Court Lamson

World News at a Glance

Domestic price cuts spark a 4.1 cent per gallon drop across major brands in three days. Washington notes Germany will abrogate MFN status on October 14 1935. Baltimore reports a man found dead at age 45 with unclear cause. San Francisco Supreme Court orders a new Lamson murder trial. Fletcher of the RNC criticizes Democratic campaigning. Chicago wheat prices surge over 4 cents per bushel as shortages mount. Belgrade King Peter II greeted by peasants amid tears. Paris identifies the Atasha band as behind the assassination of King Alexander and Louis Barthou.

Baltimore Washington Hans Luther State Department Germany Ie McCabe Ace Picard San Francisco Belgrade Peter II Paris Atasha Yugoslavia Hungary Alexander Louis Barthou

Double Parking Causes Traffic Jam on Main St

A brief traffic jam occurred on North Loudoun Street between Boscawen and Piccadilly Street at 2:15 today. Over twenty cars were tied up for several minutes as two large trucks parked double and blocked the southbound lane, horns sounding as drivers tried to pass.

Main St Loudoun Street Boscawen Piccadilly Street

Forty two Years in the White House diary published

Hoover longtime White House chief usher Irwin Hood Hoover died last year leaving a diary that could be published posthumously. The new book draws reader interest as gossip and biography detailing presidents families personalities habits and daily life.

Irwin Hood Hoover White House

Federal agents still active in Lindbergh kidnapping case

Washington reports the Justice Department remains active in the Lindbergh kidnapping probe. J Edgar Hoover led agents to New York as officials prepare for possible cooperation with New Jersey and New York authorities. Col Charles A Lindbergh may testify if Hauptmann takes the stand for extradition hearings in Bronx court Monday.

Washington Department of Justice J. Edgar Revert Lind New York Bruno Mauptmann Lindbergh Bronx County Esas Cae Caia Hauptmann J. F Jassie” Condon Supreme Court New Jersey Nesses Flemington N.J J.' Edgar Hoover Bureau of Investigation

Mrs. MacCallum Stars in Sun Up drama at Capitol Theatre

Lucille Heath MacCallum stars as Widow Cagie in the Little Theatre play Sun Up directed by E. P. Browning Jr. at Capitol Theatre Friday October 19 at 8 30 p m. She moved to Winchester from New York City and previously lived in Chapel Hill home of the Carolina Play Makers.

Little Theatre E. P. Browning, Jr Capitol Theatre Lucille Heath MacCallum Widow Cagie MacCallum Winchester New York City Chapel Hill N. C Carolina Play Makers

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Palace Papa Mark Twain Ike Smith E. A. Baker Hayfield Ike Clayton Hollis Apple Warren County Front Royal News Star Today Dillinger Aid Boy Scouts of Advance Base Librarians City Today First Baptist Church Congress Hart In Crash Gen. Johnson Assassin Barthou E. T. Clark Red Cross RED _ CROSS Star Office World News Federal Director Hoover Mrs. Maccallum
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