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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1934

Page

6

Randolph Yellow Jackets rout Middletown 42 to 0

In Front Royal on October 15 Randolph High School, led by Stone and Hauser, overwhelmed Middletown 42 to 0. Stone scored five touchdowns and added a 60 yard pass to McFall, with McFall and Hauser contributing as well. Stone rushed for 167 yards and 140 return yards as R M A dominated on offense and defense.

Front Royal Randolph Yellow Jackets Middletown Riddick McFall Hauser Stone Larrick Jackets Hauser Hurley Jackets Carnera Middletown R. M. A. Foxx Waugh E. Keith Lewis Brumback Lamb Shull Banks C. ‘Venable Whiting R.g Willey Schoolfield

Andrews Draws Suspended Fine, License Revoked

John Andrews of Warren County was found guilty of driving under the influence in Front Royal. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs, with the fine suspended on good behavior, and his license revoked for one year after a collision with a truck at Riverton on September 23. Isabel Jackson and Floyd Henry were fined five dollars and costs for similar offenses. Jim Flincham’s trial was postponed.

Front Royal John Andrews Fork Warren County W. G. Olmstead Andrews C. D. Earman Winchester-Strasburg Riverton Isabel Jackson Floyd Henry Jim Flincham

Lacey Thompson Dies In Prime Of Manhood

FRONT ROYAL Oct 15 Lacey Thompson 27 died at home after long illness He was a son of the late Walter Thompson and Mrs Ada Cameron Thompson of Happy Creek He leaves a widow Emma Henry a five year old daughter Roberta five brothers Hubert Wilson William Chester and Richard Funeral services set for two o clock tomorrow at the Baptist Church Rev T Eugene West to preside Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery

Front Royal Lacey Thompson Walter Thompson Ada Cameron Thompson Happy Creek Emma Henry Roberta Hubert Wilson William Chester Richard Baptist Church T. Eugene West Prospect Hill Cemetery

Another Wreck At Crooked Run

FRONT ROYAL October 15 A model T Ford touring car driven by E R Freeman of Poindexter was badly damaged when the driver failed to negotiate the Crooked Run bridge curve. One occupant was thrown through the windshield into mud and cut. he was treated by Dr E L Grubbs. The other man was uninjured.

Front Royal E. R. Freeman Poindexter Crooked Run Bridge E. L. Grubbs

Old Grads Get Together For Reminiscences

Front Royal Virginia hosts a reunion of United States Military Academy class of 1901 alumni living in Washington area. Attendees include General and Mrs Beverley Browne and many generals and colonels, such as General E M Shinkle General Creed Cox Colonel W R Bettison and others at Druid Hill near Front Royal.

Front Royal United States Military Academy Washington Beverley F. Browne

Afflictions of Job portrayed in vivid dramatic reading

Dr. Elmer A. Hoenshel of the United Brethren Church gave a vivid solo portrayal of The Uzite from the Book of Job at the Methodist Church in Front Royal. He played all roles in the dialogue among Job the elders and a younger tribesman, then Jehovah’s voice restored Job and led to repentance and healing. Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Thompson with the choir provided musical interludes and a silver offering was collected for the speaker’s expenses.

Front Royal Elmer A. Hoenshel United Brethren Church Job Methodist Hoenshhel Jehovah God Dr. Hoenshel S. C. Payne Anna Thompson Hoenshel

Indigo bunting vs bluebird color cues noted

A dark blue bird with a blue breast denotes an indigo bunting not the common bluebird which has a red breast. The bluejay is larger and shows a white breast in contrast.

Social and Personal News of Front Royal and Warren County

Front Royal and Warren County report a weekend of visits and social events. Notables include Henry Bush, Randolph-Macon College student, and Elizabeth Major visiting family in Washington. Dr. R E L Miller Jr returns from Richmond. John D Rockefeller Sr and Mrs Rockefeller visit Skyline Drive. Franklin county residents Drayton Hite and Virginia Carson attend Navy Maryland game. Mr and Mrs J W Morgan recovering after a recent auto crash. Mrs Gus King listed as improved.

Front Royal Henry Bush Randolph-Macon College Drayton Hite Virginia Carson Annapolis Navy-University of Maryland J. W. Morgan Morgan Gus King

Co C Camp Gridders Rout Harmony Hollow 28 to 0

The Co C Camp team overwhelmed Harmony Hollow Camp 28 0 at All Star Stadium. Smith and Clare sparked the offense with multiple scores and two late touchdowns were set up by interceptions. Gibbs Kearney stood out defensively for Sperryville. Kirby Williams starred for Harmony Hollow.

Front Royal Co. C. C Harmony Hollow All-Star Stadium Smith Clare Edmunds Gibbs Kearney Sperryville Kirby Williams Harmony Hollow Lads Q. D. Gasque Dalton Johnson Ernest Echardt

Trash Fire Extinguished Behind Weaver's Department Store

Volunteer relief firefighters answered an early Saturday call to extinguish a trash fire in an out-building behind Weaver's Department Store on Main Street. The blaze was put out in minutes with the origin still undetermined.

Front Royal Weaver's Department Store Main Street

Nine Prisoners Escape From Knox County Jail

Nine prisoners led by Babe Simpson escaped from the Knox county jail on October 14 in Knoxville Tennessee. Other escapees included Harold Davis Sam Beck Pat Wilmott Herman Allen Bill Cavault alias Bill Wilmott Edward Moser Dave Ramsey and Red George Cavault. One captive was recaptured after a fight with officers.

Knoxville Tenn Babe Simpson Knox County Simpson Harold Davis Sam Beck Pat Wilmott Herman Allen Bill Cavault Bill Wilmott Edward Moser Dave Ramsey Red George Cavault Knox

Jail Break Probe Continues Today

Richmond grand jury investigation into the escape of Robert Mais and Walter Legenza from the city jail will proceed tomorrow morning. Funeral services for Deputy City Sergeant Richard C. Duke are set for 3 PM tomorrow, following his suicide in the jail amid the escape incident.

Richmond Grand Robert Mais Walter Legenza Richard C. Duke Duke

Balkan Terror Ring Suspects Face Death in Europe

Paris dispatch reports two confessed Us tashi members Alexander for gun girl and accomplices await trial. Ivan Rajtich Zvonomer Pospelil and a wider ring are linked to a plotted murder of a newspaper editor and police, with possible extradition and multiple fugitives including a famed doctor and a young hotel registered gun girl.

Paris Ustashi Alexander Ivan Rajtich Zvonomer Pospechil Annecy Yugoslavia Rajtich Europe Petrus Kalemen Matney Chalney Contambleau Egon Kramer Kvaternik Lausanne Marie V. Joudroch

Sixteen People In Police Court This Morning

Sixteen persons were in police court this morning for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Harley Carper of Clarke County received six months for petty larceny, after stealing two bicycles in Martinsburg. Wheeler Nicholson of Grimes was jailed a month for driving under the influence. license revoked for a year. Several others, including Linden Hawkins Callie Jenkins Alva Haines Hayfield George Riggs Wheeler Nichols J R O Leary Roy Hillyard James Fairweather Betty Long James Cornwell Harry Smith Hattie Jackson Walter Leftridge Eliza Long Jones, faced fines up to 10.25 with various warnings, suspensions, or orders to leave the city.

Donald L. Weems Harley Carper Clarke County Martinsburg W. Va Wheeler Nicholson Grimes Linden Hawkins City Callie Jenkins Madison County Rank Alva Haines Hayfield George Riggs Wheeler Nichols J. R. O’leary Roy Hillyard James Fairweather Youngstown Ohio Betty Long James Cornwell Cedar Hill Harry Smith Hattie Jackson Walter Leftridge Eliza- Long Jones

Cattle Parish In Stockyard Blaze

Fire at Kansas City stockyards destroys twenty cattle and injures little, with losses around $8000. Units from Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas prevent spread, moving cattle to safety. J Thomas Wray of the livestock exchange notes no impact on tomorrow’s receipt of about 21000 head.

Kansas City Kansas Kas J. Thomas Wray The Livestock Exchange

Court Convenes For Oct Term With Civil and Criminal Dates

Judge Phillip Williams convened the court for the October term this morning. Three civil cases are set for October 25 and a grand jury for October 25. Two criminal cases, Commonwealth v Lawson for drunken driving and Whitacre for forgery, are scheduled for November 19. Max Krol case disposition not announced. John La Farze noted as a prominent American muralist and designer.

Phillip Williams Corporation Williams Commonwealth Lawson Whitacre Max Krol

Kibitzers Rare At Bridge Match

London October 15 kibitzers were as rare as marked decks in the Schwab Trophy Bridge match opening. Ely Culbertson admitted he would rather play before a gallery. Only royalty and officials watched while working newsmen and spectators were kept from the tables.

London Ely Culberton Maharini

Child Kidnap Threat Scares Salem Family

A note left under the door warned Kiram Greiner Jr s family of abduction or death of their two and a half year old daughter unless $5,000 was paid. The typed threat appeared after an American Legion card was posted on the child. Parents and police kept the receipt secret while Justice agents investigate.

Salem Kiram Greiner, Jr American Legion Department of Justice

Mrs. Alice Triplett Dies At Home In City

Mrs. Alice Triplett died at 116 North Loudoun street at 10 30 yesterday morning from complications. She was 48 or 49 and a native of Loudoun county daughter of the late P H Derry and Florence Hobbs Derry. Survived by son Cletus H Triplett two daughters Mrs M A Shiner and Mrs Mary E Lillis, three brothers Philip Derry George Derry Wallace Derry and sister Mrs John Bell. Funeral at 426 North Kent street Tuesday at 4 pm. Interment Mount Hebron cemetery conducted by Rev S L Flickinger of Centenary Reformed Church.

Alice Triplett North Loudoun Street Philip Loudoun County George Derry San Francisco Calif Wallace Derry Keyser W. Va John Bell North Kent Street Mount Hebron Cemetery S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church

Acid Revival Drives Oil Wells in Limestone Regions

Acid stimulates aging oil wells by pouring acid deep into limestone formations to boost output. In national forests, over 12,000 mountain sheep or bighorns inhabit the region, highlighting diverse wildlife alongside energy efforts.

United States

Stocks Steady with Cautious Tone Across Markets

The New York stock market closed into a cautious lull as traders waited for a catalyst. Grains rallied, cotton lacked momentum, and bonds stayed quiet while the dollar rose against major currencies. Metal shares led gains with U S Smelting, Howe Sound, American Smelting, and Cerro De Pasco up about a point. General Motors and Chrysler rose modestly. Selected prices at 2 p m listed Allied Chemical through Woolworth with varied moves.

New York Equities U. S Howe Sound American Smelting Cerro de Pasco Auburn Motors Hudson General Motors Chrysler Stock Exchange Allied Chemical American Can American Smelters American Tel. & Tel Arch Topeka & S. Fe Bethlehem Steel Consol Gas N. Y General Electric Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn Railroad N. J Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth

Quotations in Apple Market Friday Winchester Martinsburg

Shipping point market report shows demand moderate and prices steady. Carloads and baskets list U S No 1 and utility grades with small ranges and weekly min. prices for Barrels and Winesaps Staymans Yorks and Ben Davis fruit goods.

Winchester-Martinsburg U.S U. S Yorks Ben Davis

Grain quotations close in Chicago for Columbus Day

Closing quotes show wheat corn oats rye and barley futures with Dec May and July positions. No grain markets traded today due to holiday. Baltimore spot prices list No 2 red winter wheat at 98 bid and Winchester markets cite spot wheat at 90 cents and corn at 90 cents.

Chicago the Star Associated Press Baltimore Winchester

Livestock And Produce Market Report October Prices

Market notes livestock and produce prices across categories with bids for cattle calves hogs and sheep. Prices list heifers cows bulls vealers hog weights and butter quotes alongside Philadelphia live poultry and dressed poultry values with grade ranges and current receipts.

Ibs Philadelphia

Wonders of the seas and Bolivian idols celebrated

Scripps Institute researchers highlight seaweed reaching tree like heights and sea plants about 300 feet tall as wonders of the deep seas. Bolivian Indians on the way to shrines mix pagan rites with Christian belief and drink to the health of wooden idols.

California Scripps. Institute of Oceanography

Local Markets and Wholesale Flour Prices Listed

Local wholesale and retail prices for flour brands 98, 48, 24, and 12 pound bags, plus shelled and cracked corn, middlings, dairy feeds, corn meal, screenings, egg mash, butter varieties, and live stock figures. Prices include per barrel and per 100 unit measures, with notes on butter fats and miscellaneous items.

Ite Star Gine Cote Asa Ee Cis Bang Ok Eres Ghiskaney Ae Helene Mbe Cis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warren County Bureau Winchester Evening Star W. B. Thomason Telephone Front Royal 213 R.M. A Larrick F.b. L Crooked Run R. E. L. Miller, Jr S. Frank Stout C. J. Anderson South Riverton Messrs Elliott Marshalls Carlton Johnson W. C. Armstrong Jr Laurel W. E. Carson George Pollard Skyland Frank Humphrey Elizabeth Major Mrs Julian N. Major Riverside A. C. Carson Mrs. Hunter McGuire W. L. Bond Fredericksburg A. L. Crigler Mary Dunn Blue Ridge Avenue A. N. Carroll Lillian McFall Helen Simons John D. Rockerfeller, Sr Rockerfeller Skyline Drive Mrs. D. C. Updike Camp Boys John la Farze Vicks Vicks VapoRub Vicks Vatro Freddy Martin E.S.T CBS Plantation Willard Robison Deep River Orchestra Saikioes Erery S.T NBC Abyssinia Muggs McGinnis Loup By Wally Bishop Central Press Association Whats the Mrs. Triplett APPLE Plymouth Rock Long Island U. S. Dept
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