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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1934
Page
7
The transcript describes handwriting analysis and the significance of an alleged letter X in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Bruno Hauptmann, extradition proceedings, and witness testimony frame the day as authorities push for evidence linking him to the crime.
How to sew a coat dress by Marian Martin featuring a smart warmth design with patch pockets a semi belt and paneled back. Pattern 9175 offered in many sizes with buttons square accents and chic fashion details from a Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department notice.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1476-B offers a grandmothers friendly winter house-dress with a surplice neckline, long bell sleeves, hip shaping, and slendering insets. Fabrics include percal es seersuckers poplins brocadcloths and gingham in bright colors. Sizes 34 to 46 require yardage listed. tomorrow: a dinner gown with unbroken princess lines.
Wilentz read excerpts from ransom notes to link Bruno Hauptmann to the New Jersey kidnapping. He quoted phrases alleging a sleeping suit and a staged crime, arguing the handwriting and admissions prove Hauptmann was in the baby’s room the night of the abduction.
Corporation Clerk Clarke M. Smith issued marriage licenses to two West Virginia couples today. Miss Bulla Shaw of Mount Rose and Lester Bell of Woodstock. Goldie Lee Estep of Wood County and Russell F. Bowers of Shenandoah County were also licensed. The Shaw nuptials list the Shaws as her parents and the Bells as his, with Estep described as daughter of the late Harry Estep and a Woodstock High School graduate of 1929. Bowers is the son of Cover B. Bowers. Both couples reside in Kernstown. Century Club Plans Scotland Topic for 1934 35 Season kicks off October 23 at 3:30 p.m. at Mrs. Lewis H. Hyde’s West Bosca wen Street home. Members chose Scotland as this season’s focus. Mr. Lyle Herrell and Mrs. South Loudoun Street hosted a Sunday Baltimore trip. Robert McNally returned home from a Baltimore weekend visit.
A baptismal font dating to the time of King John was discovered buried in a hedge at Kimmeridge England and was later installed in the village church.
Four ship officers face charges of negligence over a fire on board and failure to stop the vessel when aware of the blaze. They are accused of not having fire hoses ready, not closing fire doors, and insufficient crew on watch. Abbott allegedly failed to carry out orders to assist passengers into lifeboats. Buija, first assistant engineer, is charged with staying away from the engine room and directing the crew.
Dr Slavin takes the lead in a girls club play featuring Harlem high-steppers. Andrew Bell plays Mr Dinkell who purchases a $27,500 advertising contract saving the radio station from bankruptcy. The musical comedy follows a struggling announcer and studio staff as Joe saves the day with a Harlem act.
Arthur Shoemaker, one of six detained in the county, was acquitted on one charge while found guilty on three counts including carrying a concealed weapon, reckless driving, and resisting arrest. He received a thirty day jail term and fines totaling 40.50 dollars. The trial featured testimonies from Shoemaker and his brothers Amos and Hade about belongings and alibis. Officer Funk corroborated the events as Shoemaker fled on foot after abandoning his car.
Reports from Louisville detail renewed hope in the Alice Speed Stall kidnapping case as police seek two suspects and the Stoll family anticipates contact. The Louisville Times cites evidence suggesting Mrs. Stall may be alive and possibly freed within 24 hours, with ransom rumors and intermediary activity centered on Frederic Sackett.
The Louisville Stoll kidnapping case deepens with family reluctance to comment on radio appeals while officials weigh motives tied to a $50,000 ransom. Police consider a possible external influence or second suspect as Maryland state police guard the Washington Blvd. scene and pursue a Kentucky plated car linked to the case.
A long standing rule for declarer play in no trump endplays. When holding two honors in one suit and one guarded in each hand, if the suit is led by the senior hand, play low from dummy and let junior win the first trick unless the junior plays the Ace.
The narrative records a bridge match where North-South barely secure game in three no trump with careful card play. It emphasizes the Q-X and K-X-X rule, noting how correct sequencing and dummy timing determined the outcome and warning of potential losses if misplayed.
Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Maggie E. Murray deceased to present demands for settlement. Lee M. Lamp is the Executor, dated October 16, 1961.
HAGERSTOWN Md Oct 16 The seventy ninth annual ex hibits open under tightened conditions with reduced admission and no complimentary tickets. Officials and stockholders will pay at the gates as part of an economic plan to meet a deficit. Harness racing resumes today with no running races or pari mutuel betting. Grounds feature sideshows and high brand stands. fair runs through Saturday.
In Richmond Virginia the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board asked Attorney General A P Staples to obtain from the War Department an order requiring the Chamberlain Hotel at Old Point Comfort to follow Virginia liquor laws. The request was forwarded informally at the AG's request by G Stanley Clarke assistant AG to the board. The board contends the War Department can set rules governing the hotel’s operation on federally controlled land despite the hotel's existing status.
On October 16 in Shanghai a U.S. marshal arrested seven crew members of the S.S. President Jefferson after a fight between union and non union sailors aboard the ship tied to the Doliner voyage. Two combatants were badly injured during the riot as the vessel docked.
Col Roscoe Turner and Clyde Pangborn landed at Mildenhall Airdrome England reporting readiness to start Saturday in the 12000 mile England to Australia air race the world’s longest.
Mrs Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt arrives at court to contest guardianship of her daughter. The morning is consumed by cross examination of estate co guardian Thomas Gilchrist while witnesses listed in Almanach de Gotha fashion are not called.
American envoy to France Jesse Isidor Strauss and Under Secretary Rexford Tugwell pose at the American embassy in Paris. Tugwell is touring Europe to gather information on global wheat stabilization efforts.
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