15 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1934
Page
1
In Pecs Hungary 1 200 miners entombed 1000 feet underground threaten mass death demanding higher pay. A Hungarian MP reports no hope remains and the men send a final message we are determined to die and asked for 345 coffins.
A visitor notes how fingerprinting works at headquarters. Sergeant Funk demonstrates powder and ink methods, shows how prints are filed in Washington, and explains their use in identifying prior arrests and charges. The piece praises the method for aiding justice and contemplates universal fingerprinting.
Dr George F Bowerman library official warned at the Middle Eastern Library Association dinner that college graduates often equal or lag behind high school graduates from 25 years ago He cited rising college output but questioned overall educational quality Four states sent delegates to the Winchester meeting including Virginia Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania Delaware and the District of Columbia Prof Alfred W Schmidt presided and Bowerman urged ongoing adult education for librarians Continuous line continues on page two.
Fall and winter meetings of the Winchester Reserve Officers Group will resume with the first session at 8 o'clock Wednesday at Shenandoah Valley Academy. Col B M Roszel announced the program open to reserve corps officers and anyone interested in military tactics. Lieut Col Edgar Whiting will lead the first topic Modern Cavalry Tactics.
Willis Bicycle and Radio Shop promotes the program featuring Richard Bonelli at 8:30 tonight with the new Atwater Kent radios showcased nearby.
Winchester Memorial Hospital with 100 beds remains on the approved list of hospitals in the United States and Canada. The announcement by Dr. Franklin H. Martin says the hospital is fully approved, with 47 Virginia hospitals listed in this year’s standardization. The report notes improvement in hospital services and outlines provisional versus fully approved status.
Winchester cinema marks its third anniversary with a major double bill starring Harold Lloyd in The Cat's Paw and Shirley Temple in What's To Do plus in person appearances by Hoot Gibson and June Gale on Thursday through Saturday. Herman H Hable, owner, praises patronage and invites the community to enjoy stars and acts during the celebration.
The Brucetown circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South holds its first quarterly conference at 10 30 Saturday morning October 20 at Stephenson church. Rev William F Locke presiding elder Winchester District of the Baltimore Conference urges full attendance of Brucetown charge officials for important business.
An explosion around 8:30 last night on the second floor of the building at 160 North Loudoun Street damaged several windows and caused plaster to fall. Fire Chief C. Lee Barr attributes the blast to a short circuit in wiring feeding the storeroom. a small fire from stored decorations was quickly extinguished. Roscoe Funk’s ground floor business was untouched.
In New York on October 15 the Morgan sisters renewed their custody battle over Gloria Vanderbilt. Lady Furness and Mrs. Ben jamin Thaw Jr. stood with Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt as their brother Harry Morgan Jr. arrived from England to attend the Supreme Court session where Mrs. Vanderbilt seeks custody from Mrs. Whitney.
Northern Virginia Masons gather for a special communication of Hiram Lodge No. 21. Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden’s portrait will be unveiled by Virginia Grand Master Dr. William Moseley Brown, who will also deliver the main address. Worshipful Master Harry L. McCann will preside after the lodge opens at 8.00.
An exclusive agency notice for Hodgson & Brown promoting Stieff Silver sterling pieces. Emphasizes usefulness, fine quality, lasting value and charm for gifting with the Stieff brand highlighted as popular and valuable.
Bargains abound as Bickers kicks off a large used car sale today. The event promises numerous vehicles priced to attract buyers with steep discounts and special offers through the day.
George D. Roberts, on duty in Alexandria, shot and killed his father-in-law Ward E. Stuart and Stuart's brother George Stuart, fatally wounded William F. Stuart, then surrendered. Roberts had recent marital trouble, was reinstated after reconciliation, and faced murder charges.
Sergeant Frank Likar of the Winchester and Martinsburg US Army recruiting offices says vacancies remain for enlistments with the coast and field artillery in Panama Thirteenth Engineers at Fort Humphreys VA Twelfth Infantry at Fort Washington MD and Thirty fourth Infantry at Fort Meade MD.
Today marks the $10,000 used car sale opening at 1 p.m. sharp with early buyers lining up. Organizers urge speed and bring valid IDs for eligibility.
John E. Bush 70 a Clarke and Frederick counties farmer who moved to the city in 1918 died at his home 719 National avenue after years of ill health. Survived by widow Alice Keller a son Frederick Bush Bethlehem Pa two grandchildren Kathryn and Kenneth Bush two brothers Daniel and Charles twin of Charles Town W V two sisters Mrs Martha Tharpe Brucetown and Mrs Sallie Ebersole City funeral arrangements pending arrival of a son from Pennsylvania with services planned Wednesday.
The Retail Grocers Association invites Winchester women and nearby residents to a cooking school led by Mrs. Mary A. Rich. Sessions begin tomorrow at 2 PM in Rouss Hall Braddock and Boscawen streets with additional sessions Wednesday Thursday and Friday at the same time. Admission is free and there is no obligation.
Miss Maude Stewart 56 of Laurel Maryland came to visit her brother U S Stewart and was found dead today in a gas filled kitchen. Six burners were open and the coroner is investigating. A negro maid discovered the body and police report she had recent treatment for a nervous disorder.
It was learned today that the late M B Richards real estate sold by executrix Meta L Richards in front of the county Court House Saturday noon lies near the Martinsburg Pike and the old county fair grounds, not on the Cedar Creek Grade as previously stated.
The Stephens City Middle town F F A fair celebrated with Grace Kline farm Vaucluse corn winning top honors. The dry season yield impressed judges as no fertilizer or special care was used. Snowden B. Kline previously noted high barrels per acre on the same plot.
Dr Frederick M Thrasher argues in favor of a 1500 dollar Local Crime Prevention Program to channel leisure use constructively rather than spend 750000 to convict a public enemy, highlighting preventative approaches over punitive measures.
Hauptmann tells Bronx Supreme Court he was at his East 222nd Street home on March 1 1932, recounting taking his wife from a Bronx bakery and staying home that night. He admits lying about finding a $20 gold note and recalls his wife, Anna, with him that evening.
James Clarence Jenkins 60 a native of Millwood Clarke county and longtime Washington resident died of a stroke at Emergency Hospital Washington DC He resided on Massachusetts avenue unmarried with two sisters and two brothers surviving Funeral from John H Enders funeral home Derryville Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev Louis Tucker officiating and interment Green Hill Cemetery Berryville
The Winchester and Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its executive committee meeting at 3.30 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The date was moved from Thursday to Tuesday to accommodate other events, with full attendance urged to finalize plans for the annual roll call.
Staunton secretary W. S. Campfield reports to Robert Bier of the inspection service about small Grimes shipments received in Atlanta showing black arsenical calyx burn with heavy black and bitter rot infection. He urges growers to eliminate all arsenical calyx to prevent further losses and dissatisfaction with Virginia apples.
Bulk mince meat priced at 29 cents for 2 tablespoons is advertised by Pure Food Store. Laundry service by Winchester Steam Laundry is promoted with a contact number.
A public sale of nice clean household goods will be held for J. L. and J. W. Jol liffe on October 17 at 11 a.m. near Stephenson, Virginia. Local residents invited to attend.
Auction notice for 30 stock sheep at J. L. and J. W. Jolliffe sale on October 17 at 11 a.m. Auction location and further details appear limited in the fragment.
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