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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1934

Page

6

Funeral of W. J. Cornwell Conducted in Royal Va

Funeral services for 68 year old W. J. Cornwell were held at Betinet’s Methodist Church after his death at home in the Fork. Rev. R. Moor man Parker led the rites. Survived by wife, son Luther, and daughter Mrs. Samuel Esteppe. Native of Page County, long resident of Warren for 25 years. He was a farmer and respected in the county.

Royal W. J. Well The Fork Befinet’s R. Moorman Parker Warren-Riverton Cornwell Luther Second Riverton Samuel Esteppe Page County Warren Aker

Garden Club Flower Sale Draws Large Crowd

Front Royal residents flocked to the Garden Club fall flower sale on the courthouse lawn. A wide display of hardy and inside flowers was offered at reasonable prices and receipts were substantial.

Front Royal Ies Garden Club Court House

Senior Dance At Warren County High School Successful

The Warren County high school's senior class sponsored a well attended dance last night in Front Royal. Music included Miss Dorothy Qua on piano and local quartet members Alton Morrison J. B. Ney Scheuer Leiberman with T. J. Hite on drums. Prof. and Mrs. H. C. acted as chaperones.

Front Royal Warren County High School Ortra Dorothy Qua Alton Morrison J. B. Ney Scheuer Leiberman T. J. Hite Doman Edward Jimmy H. C

Farmer Appeals $20 Fine For Shooting Neighbor's Ball

Arthur McInturff of Warren county was fined $20 and costs in Trial Justice Olmstead's court for shooting a ball owned by neighbor Arthur J. Leake. McInturff's attorney Frank Brumback announced an appeal and the case was set for the November Warren County Circuit Court term beginning November 6.

Front Royal Arthur McInturff Long Meadows Warren County Arthur J. Leake W. G. Olmstead McInturff Woodstock

Portrayal Of Job-Themed Play To Be Presented

Front Royal October 13 Reverend R B Clagett announces Dr Elmer A Hoenschel will present a dramatic portrayal of The Unite based on the Book of Job at the regular evening service tomorrow night. Hoenschel is a noted Chautauqua platform speaker and former Brandon Institute president.

Front Royal R. B. Clagett Methodist Church Elmer A. Hoenschel United Brethren Unite Hoenschel Brandon Institute

Nurse Announces Schedule of Work

Mrs. R. W. Weiser county health nurse with offices in the Citizens' National Bank building has released her weekly hours. The office opens daily at 9 a.m. with Saturday hours until 12 30 p.m. Visits are planned to Fork district Mondays Cedarville Tuesdays Front Royal Wednesdays South River Thursdays and Front Royal Fridays. Callers should leave name address and required service.

Front Royal R. W. Weiser Citizens’ National Bank Fork District Cedarville South River

Social and Personal News of Front Royal and Warren County

Front Royal and Warren County locals report Ray Jones and Helen Florence Johnson traveling to Danville for a Southern Public Service meeting. Mrs. Houston Marlowe and infant daughter return to mother and daughter at home. J. L. Borden and Bryan Rudacille attended races at Llangollen. Landon Utz heads to Century of Progress in Chicago then Niagara Falls on return. A party of young attendees included Young, Violet Clatterbuck, Helen Smith, and several Johnson, Smith, and Compton youth. The State Highway Safety Committee met with J. H. Vaughan. George Buck leaves for Richmond for the weekend. Wyndham Lee and others attend Llangollen races. Lena Earman and Erma Kline of Keezletown High School faculty also noted. Mrs. Angus McNeill visits Harrisonburg. Rev. T. Eugene West spoke at Martinsburg B Y P U rally on church relations. Wilbur Trout at Llangollen races. Dr. R. E. L. Miller in Richmond for the V P S Willian and Mary game. Mrs. Henry Bell of Winchester hosts a dinner dance at the Royal Club Inn with music by Alvin Johnson, Jimmy Doman, and Mrs. Edward Casarotti.

Henry Bell Winchester Royal Club Inn Alvin Johnson Jimmy Doman Edward Casarotti

Mrs. King Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Front Royal October 13 The two women injured in Thursday night auto crash, Mrs. J W Morgan and Mrs. Gus King, showed greatly improved conditions today. Mrs King, who suffered severe head and facial lacerations, was released from Winchester Hospital last night and will remain bedbound for several days. Mrs. Morgan is recovering satisfactorily while Mr Morgan’s condition remains more serious after chest injuries. The couple’s son fears pneumonia risk for his father.

Front Royal J. W. Morgan Gus King King Inchester Hospital Morgan Mr. Morgan

Rotarians Hear Rev Mr West at Luncheon Meeting

Substituting for an absent speaker Rev Eugene West addressed Rotarians yesterday urging a definite objective at all times. He emphasized improving living conditions in the town and county. Fred Thrush and E K oe were guests at the meet.

Front Royal T. Eugene West West Fred Thrush E. K. Oe

Revival at Milldale Church Opens October 15

Evangelistic services at Milldale Presbyterian church begin Monday night October 15. Rev. H. W. Shannon leads with assistance from Rev. T. Eugene West. West will preach Monday and Tuesday. Services start at 7 45 each evening.

Front Royal Presbyterian Church Milldale H. W. Shannon T. Eugene West West

Blanks Held Essential To U S Defense

The War department calls blank cartridges essential to national defense. Assistant Secretary Woodring asks NRA for a ruling to buy 400000 22 calibre blanks from Winchester. NRA grants exemption since blanks are needed for salutes.

Washington War Department Harry H. Woodring NRA Army Winchester Repeating Arms Company Winchester Roosevelt

Richards Real Estate Brings Sam of $12 980

Four properties of the late M B Richards were sold at public auction at the county courthouse. Meta L Richards executrix oversaw the sale on Cedar Creek Grade west of Winchester. John P Alen placed bids for an out of town client. total receipts were 12 980 dollars.

County Court House M. B. Richards Meta L. Richards Executrix Cedar Creek Winchester John P. Alen Lee Street City

U S Cannot Pay Hospital Bill In Dillinger Case

Comptroller General J R McCarl ruled the government cannot cover hospital costs for three people wounded during the Dillinger operation. Miss Etta Natalsky and two C C C workers were treated after federal agents fired near Little Bohemia Lodge and in Chicago. McCarl noted special legislation is needed to fund these expenses.

U.S Washington J. R. McCarl Department of Justice John Dillinger Etta Natalsky Dillinger Chicago Little Bohemia Lodge Wisconsin John Hoffman John Norris Justice W. Carter Baum McCarl Cummings Natalsky Cc. C. C Ironwood Mich St. Paul

Commerce Group Sees Roosevelt Opposed to 30-Hour Week

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States says the Roosevelt administration opposes a 30-hour work week. It notes government spokesmen indicated recovery requires business expansion without unlimited government spending.

Washington Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce of the United States Chamber

When New York and London Talked by Telephone in 1927

In 1927 the first public telephonic conversation between New York City and London marked a milestone on par with the opening of the transatlantic cable. The broadcast path ran voices from New York via wire to Rocky Point New Jersey, then by radio to Wroughton England and back by wire to London, while London voices traveled to Rugby, broadcast from Houlton Maine.

New York London New York City Broad Atlantic Voices Rocky Point N. J Wroughton England Rugby Houlton

Wheat Supplies At Terminals Fall Below Averages

Chicago dispatch reports domestic wheat arriving at terminal markets well short of daily consumer needs. Buyers for May delivery now receive six months free of charges amid scarce farm stocks and lower visible supply, signaling potential price upturns and cautious farmer selling.

Chicago United States

Inflation cooled as stocks drift on light volume

New York Oct 13 inflationary sentiment eased with a fall in grains and cotton while bonds remained firm. Trading volume was light with about 385000 shares changing hands as Wall Street saw a technical pause following weekend profit taking. Major issues finished near steady with U S Steel at 33 54 and General Electric at 18 42.

New York

Quotations in Apple Market for Thursday Shipping

Market notes Winchester Martinsburg Demand moderate and steady. Carload and bulk prices listed for Yorks Winesaps Ben Davis Staymans Romes and related stock with various U S No quality grades and minimums.

Winchester-Martinsburg Yorks U. S Ben Davis Black Twigs Staymans Grimes Jonathans U.S

Livestock And Produce Market Report From Baltimore Philadelphia

Livestock prices show calves steady to good and choice 7.00 to 8.00, hogs down 1.100 with varying weights, lambs and sheep around 6.60 to 7.35 for 90 lb lambs, ewes 1.75 to 2.25 for 90 to 120 lb weights. Philadelphia reports dressed poultry prices steady and eggs at 3,535 daily. butter prices listed by grade with 92 score at 2742.

Baltimore Philadelphia

Local Markets and Price List for Flour and Feed

Local markets list wholesale flour prices by bag size for Short Patent and Patent brands, plus shelled corn, mixed feed and various dairy and corn products. Entries include per barrel prices and per hundred weights, with multiple butter and creamery options noted.

The Star Easshvetus Brianne Os Evees Bgre Sa Cosens Aeenes Ene Mee Vicissn Oy Eesen- Lee Creamery Sescevece

Grain closing quotations amid Columbus Day market halt

The Star reports closing grain quotations from Chicago with no markets open due to a national holiday. Wheat and corn prices were listed with various futures and cash quotes, including oats and rye, while cash Chicago and Baltimore spot prices were not received.

Chicago the Star Associated Press Ieee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warren County Bureau Winchester Evening W. B. Thomason Telephone Front Royal 213 W. J. Cornwell Ray Jones Helen Florence Johnson Danville Southast Public Service Corporation Ben Atwood Hagerstown Maryland J. L. Borden Bryan Rudacille Llangollen Landon Utz Century of Progress Niagara Falls Young Misses A Young Violet Clatterbuck Helen Smith Messrston Johnson Aubrey Smith Wallace Simpson Turner Slaugh Ernest Casarotti Lewin East Shelby Douglas Compton Local Safety Committee the State Highway J. H. Vaughan George Buck Richmond Wyndham Lee W. E. Carson Virginia Drayton Hite M. B. Turner Lena Earman Erma Kline Keezletown Angus McNeill William Paxton Harrisourg Martinsburg Wilbur Trout R. E. L. Miller V. P. S.william and Mary Muggs Maginnis Miggs McGinnis Sie Central Press Association Ine By Wally Bishop Mrs. King Mr. West Millwood Dis Pater God Pluto Congress Comptroller Commerce Group Peter II Alexander Yugoslavia Peter Karageorge Sandroyt School Cobham Surrey N.R. A Houlton, Me Los Angeles Houston Ay Point Spring Stock Exchange Allied Chemical American Can American Smelters American Tel & Tel Arch Topeka & S Fe Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol Gas of NY Corn Products General Electric General Motors Goodyear Int Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N ¥ Central Penn Railroad Sand Oil of NJ Union Pacific US Steel Woolworth Evening Star
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