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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1934

Page

6

R M A Gets In Shape For Fishburne Clash Saturday

Front Royal Virginia October 17 Coach Riddick pushes his Jackets to peak for a Saturday game against Fishburne Waynesboro’s strong prep squad. Fishburne brings heavy line averages and a fast backfield, while R M A plans speed and clever plays to pull an upset at 3 pm with 25 cent admission.

Front Royal Riddick Fishburne Jackets Waynesboro School University of Airfreshman

Parent Teachers To Hear Miss Holt Speaker

Miss Mason Holt, president of the Virginia Education Association, will address the Front Royal Parent-Teachers Association Friday night at 7:30 in the High School auditorium. A Norfolk native and noted organizer, she will discuss and vote on new proposals for the coming session, with Mrs. Mary Burruss presiding.

Front Royal Miss Mason Holt Virginia Education Association Parent-Teachers Association Norfolk Miss Holt Mary Burruss

Car And Horse Collision Near Front Royal

Burl Updike drove a Chevrolet that was badly damaged after colliding with a stray horse on the Front Royal road near Browntown. The horse belonged to J Barbour Baldwin. Early today no settlement had been reached for the accident.

Front Royal Burl Updike Browntown J.barbour Baldwin

Peace Disturbers Fined In Front Royal Court

Four young men from Linden Warren County were arrested for disturbing the peace and fighting on a public road. Claude and Aubrey Figgins received $10 fines with costs and a suspended sentence of six days. Ivan Figgins was fined $5 with a judicial warning. Riley Green was fined $5.

Front Royal Linden Warren County W. H. Dodson Judge Olmstead Claude Aubrey Ivan Figgins Riley Green Aubrey Figgins Ivan Green

World’s Fair shown free at Park Theatre Front Royal

Front Royal theatregoers were offered free admission to the World’s Fair this afternoon at the Park Theatre courtesy of the Ford Motor Company. A good sized crowd attended the screening and enjoyed the show.

Front Royal Front Royal Theatre Park Theatre Ford Motor Company

Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels Forced to Land in Emergency

Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels of Hollywood escaped injury when their airplane made a forced landing at Honestown emergency field in Tamaqua Pennsylvania. Returning from San Francisco to New York with Lyon piloting, engine trouble forced the landing and the couple continued their journey by bus.

Tamaqua Ben Lyon Bebe Daniels Hollywood Motion Picture Colony Honestown San Fancisco New York Lyon

Mail Subscribers May Have Carrier Service Transfer

Front Royal office announces that mail subscribers in Front Royal and Riverton can be transferred to the Evening Carrier Service at no charge for the duration of their current subscription. Afterward regular carrier rates apply if the service is kept. To transfer, call the Front Royal office at 213.

Front Royal Winchester Evening Star Riverton

Young Robinson Of A Peculiar Type of Maniac

Thomas H. Robinson Jr accused as the kidnapper of Mrs Alice Speed Stoll had earlier been described as one of those types who cannot resist temptation of doing wrong. Dr E W Cocke, state commissioner, wrote in 1930 while superintendent of Western State Hospital Bolivar that Robinson had been confined for three months and given into his father’s care despite advice.

Nashville Tenn Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Alice Speed Stoll E. W. Cocke Western State Hospital Bolivar Young Robinson T. H Robinson Cocke

Sage of Chinatown Reflects on Humanity’s Needs

Hi Ho, known as the sage of Chinatown, says a group claims to work for humanity but notes they primarily empathize with the needs they personally understand. His remark underscores a critical view of self-interest within charitable efforts.

Hi Ho Chinatown

Lions Hear Talk On Health By County Nurse

Front Royal Lions Club hears Warren County nurse Mrs Weiser discuss health cooperation and community health officer plans. Guest members from Jamestown and Norfolk attend. A Thanksgiving drive is organized and public health literature offered. First shoesIndustry note closes with shoe making history.

Lions Front Royal Front Royal Lions Club Royal Club Inn J. B. Gorman Jamestown, N Thomas M. Kerns Jack White Norfolk E. N. Stokes Ray Jones Weiser Warren County W. C. Deming Lions International Follwing I. Hrout, Jr William Herring Cal‘m Johnson Joseph Biggs W. C. Dening Wilbur F. Trout

Nazis Awaiting Reaction To The Mueller Appeal

Berlin observers await Reichsbishop Ludwig Mueller's appeal for peace within Protestant ranks amid church schism. Mueller defends church unity and gospel, warns the state may impose order if church factions fail. He denies Christianity is tied to Jewry, asserts anti-Semitic stance, and cites President von Hindenburg.

Berlin Germany Reichsbishop Ludwig Mueller Mueller Hitler God Jesus von Hindenburg

Social and Personal News of Front Royal and Warren County

Front Royal and Warren County note several visits and relocations. Duncan Gibb, a University of Virginia student, hosted by his parents in Charlottesville. Lucy Mason Holt visits Leslie Fox. Louise Norcross returns from Richmond and Durham. J B Gorman of James Town NC visits. Rudacilles motor Skyline Drive. Venable and Grannis in Baltimore. Kerns rents Manor avenue property. Mrs. Herr back from New York City. Rev Charles York rents Blue Ridge avenue home and joins Methodist Board of Christian Education here. Davis family guests of Mrs. Biggs. Biggs and Atwood weekend in Hagerstown. Simpson moves family to Luray avenue. Mrs. Carson and daughter attend Mrs. Tanner's funeral in Rich- mond. West guides Boy Scouts on Skyline Drive. Jack White of Norfolk in town for business. Sheriff Collins in Lynchburg on business. Hubert Bailey attends Wallihan Lewin sale in Marshall. Evelyn Kendrick visiting sister Mrs. Massie in Washington.

Charles York Blue Ridge Avenue York Board of Christian Education The Methodist Church

President Roosevelt Defends Voting Rights for Jobless

President Roosevelt stated at his press conference that under any honest reading of the law a man out of work but willing to work should not be denied the right to vote. He noted reports of twelve states denying ballots to relief payors and said no court would label such a person a pauper. He warned that pursuing such a step would be un-American.

Washington Roosevelt

Father Rankin To Conduct Rites For Mr. Purcell

John M. Purcell longtime Virginia treasurer for nearly four decades dies at 52 in Richmond. Funeral Mass set for 10 a m tomorrow at St Benedicts Church conducted by Rev Thomas A Rankin cousin. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery. A native of Richmond he studied at Xaverian Brothers School and Christian Brothers College.

Richmond John M. Purcell Virginia St. Benedict’s Church Hanover Avenue Sheppard Street Purcell Thomas A. Rankin Mount Calvi Xaveria Brothers’ School Christia Brothers’ College Rock Hill Lee Trinkle

Pierpont Goes To Doom Taking Story With Him

Harry Pierpont, 21, brains of the Dillinger mob, was electrocuted at Ohio Penitentiary after a guarded, quiet execution. He carried the gang’s Inside Story to his death, promising to take the tale of the break from Michigan City prison with him.

Columbus Harry Pierpont Dillinger Ohio Penitentiary Preston E. Thomas Piest Michigan City Ind John Dillinger Pierpont Jessie Levy Indianapolis

Rich Canadian's Son Shoots Self at Celebrity Grove

Los Angeles police report Thomas P. Phelan, 27, son of Toronto rail magnate N. W. Phelan, shot himself at Cocoa nut Grove a rendezvous for film celebrities. He was wounded near the heart and expected to recover. a note to his Toronto home was found. He reportedly drank two quarts of champagne and said he had no money before the act.

Los Angeles Thomas P. Phelan N. W. Phelan Toronto Canada Georgia Street Cocoanut Grove N. H. Phelan Castle Frank Road Phelan Soong Young Phelan Grove

Olson Resigns as Minnesota Relief Head

Washington reports relief administrator Hopkins accepted Governor Floyd B. Olson’s resignation as Minnesota relief director. Olson cited political attacks as the motive and Hopkins praised his spirit. A permanent successor will be appointed by the Minnesota Relief Commission with Hopkins approving the selection.

Washington Hopkins Floyd B. Olson Minnesta Olson Minnesota Minnesota Relief Commission Hopkin

Baltimore Bank Reorganization Approved After Year Closed

Baltimore Oct 17 John J Ghringer state bank commissioner approved a plan of reorganization for the Title Guarantee and Trust Company closed since February 18 1933 returning about 1 000 000 in cash to depositors and creditors. After thirty days a distribution will be made bringing them near 30 percent of their claims.

Baltimore John J. Ghringer State Bank Title Guarantee and Trust Company Ghringher

Lutherans To Serve Luncheon At Stephens City

Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City plans a congressional get-together luncheon Thursday at 8 p m Tickets have been secured in advance for a fine inspirational rally Dr S L Flickinger Winchester will speak on Church Loyalty Master of ceremonies will be the local pastor A committee has arranged all details and nothing will be lacking within luncheon range.

Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Ional S. L. Flickinger Winchester

Extortion Note Demands 5000 From Edsel Ford in Detroit

Federal agents disclose a 20 year old Edward Lickwala admitted writing a blackmail note to Edsel Ford and arranging a dummy package with 5 and 10 dollar bills at a rear porch on Medbury Avenue. The note warned of killing if the money was not left by October 12 1934 and named no signer. Mrs. Claude Landerville picked up the package leading to arrest.

Detroit Edsel Ford Department of Justice Edward Lickwala Lickwala Ford Medbury Avenue Claude Landerville P. S Medbury Elmwood Moran Detroit City Hall Jefferson Avenue

Mrs Gardiner Dies After Typhoid Fever

Gladys I. Gardiner 17 wife of William J. Gardiner died at 2 50 this morning at home near Armel Front Royal Pike from typhoid fever. Born Winchester July 27 1917 she was daughter of Noah Wines and the late Margaret Wines. She leaves husband father two brothers Lewis Thurman and two sisters Madeline and Virginia Wines. Funeral Friday at Macedonia Church South at 2 30 led by Rev J D Russell with interment in the church cemetery.

Gladys I. Gardiner William J. Gardiner Armel Front Royal Pike Gardiner Winchester Noah Wines Margaret Wisecarver Wines Lewis and Thurman Madeline Virginia Wines Macedonia South J. D. Russell

Child Struck By Car Near Armel

Four year old Roy Newcome son of Mr and Mrs Harry Newcome of near Armel was hit by a car driven by Mr Day of this city on the Front Royal pike yesterday around 415 pm. He suffered facial cuts and bruises and was treated at Memorial Hospital and sent home this morning. The driver diverted into a fence to avoid the child. injuries were not serious.

Roy Newcome Harry Newcome Armel Day

Rally Day at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church

Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Sunday School at Vaucluse holds its annual Rally Day program Sunday morning October 21 at 9 30 with the regular class hour followed by the Rally Day program. Preaching at 11 by Rev Allen Jones, pastor, with open invitation to all parishioners and a 100 percent attendance goal.

Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Sunday School Vaucluse F. Estes Kline Allen Jones

Mussolini Backs Peace Policy Amid Marseille Plot

Paris reports Mussolini fully supports French diplomacy to keep Europe’s peace as Marseille assassination plot unfolds. Laval plans to visit Rome while police identify the squad member Kvaternik and pursue brain behind the conspiracy, Ante Pavelich.

Paris Benito Mussolini Marseille Europe IL Duce Italy Yugoslavia Edouard Benes Czechoslovakia Little Entente League of Nations Pierre Laval France Ante Pavelich Kraj Alexander

Stock Market Opens Then Pauses After Early Rally

New York trade opened firm but cooled at the first hour as profit taking in metals tempered gains. Several rails and major names rose modestly while Cerro De Pasco U S Smelting and National Distillers fell about a point. Specific leaders included American Telephone steady, General Motors Chrysler Case DuPont California Packing U S Steel Santa Fe New York Central Montgomery Ward and Southern Pacific posting gains.

New York Cerro de Pasco U. S National American Telephone General Motors Chrysler Case DuPont California Packing U. S. Steel Santa Fe New York Central Montgomery Ward Southern Pacific London Edison Electric Institute New York Stock Exchange Allied Chemical American Can American Smelters American Tel. & Tel Arch Topeka & S. Fe Bethlehem Steel Marvelar

Quotations in Apple Market Prices and Shipments

Shipping point information for Monday shows light demand and steady markets from Winchester to Martinsburg. Prices listed include U S No 1 and Utility grades for Yorks Staymans Winesaps and Grimes with baskets and bulk cwt figures. cold storage sales noted.

Winchester Martinsburg U. S Grimes U.S U. S. No

Philadelphia Markets Report Livestock And Produce Prices

Philadelphia October 17 market bulletin shows cows and calves firm to higher with mixed beef cattle by price ranges. Hogs steady to higher for various weight classes. sheep and lambs softer with lower bids on lighter weight lambs and ewes. Butter and poultry prices listed with score ranges for butter.

The Associated Press Tate Philadelphia

Grain futures and cash prices from Chicago and other markets

Closing grain quotations show Wheat Dec May and July at around 1.00 to 1.04 dollars, Corn Dec July near 0.78 to 0.80, Oats and Rye also listed with Dec and May prices. Lard Bellies and Barley futures cited, Chicago cash Wheat and Corn prices given, plus Baltimore and Winchester spot quotes.

Chicago The Star Associated Press Baltimore Winchester

Local Markets and Wholesale Flour Prices Listed

The Star lists daily wholesale flour prices by brand and bag size, with short patent and patent brands for 98, 48, 24, and 12 pound bags. Also shown are shelled corn, mixed feed, dairy feed variations, corn meal, scratch feed, screenings, middlings, egg mash, butter, milk products, hogs, veal, and live stock prices for local markets and retail market entries.

Ee Estate

Prayer Service at Grace Lutheran Church This Evening

The prayer service will be conducted by Rev. S. L. Flickinger at Grace Lutheran Church this evening at 7 30. Everyone is invited to attend.

Grace Lutheran

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. B. Thomason Telephone Front Royal 213 R.M. A Coach Riddick Fray Thomas Beard Bishop Frank Gibb Charlottesville Duncan University of Virginia Lucy Mason Holt Leslie Fox Virginia Avenue Louise Norcross Durham North Carolina Jamestown, N. C Edgar Rudacille Skyline Drive C. M. Venable Cliff Grannis Thomas M. Kerns, Jr R. F. Collins Manor Avenue R. E. Herr New York City W. P. Davis Chester J. M. Biggs Benjamin Atwood Hagerstown Samuel Simpson R. L. Eastham Cloud Street Luray Avenue W. E. Rudacille T. Eugene West Lynchburg Hubert Bailey Limeton Marshall Evelyn Kendrick Mrs Robert Massie Washington, Va Father Rankin Mr. Purcell Doom Story Dillinger Mob Ohio Baltimore Bank Muggs McGinnis Jou Waliesmith Gram BY Wally Bishop Willies Edsell Ford Cedar Cliff Mussolini N. Y Corn Products General Electric Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Stand Oil N. J Union Pacific Woolworth APPLE
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