Eighteen Crew Members Lost As Ship Sinks In Lake Erie
Eighteen crew members and a woman passenger drowned when the Canadian sand-sucker Merchant rolled over in a 50 mile gale on Lake Erie, 14 miles northwest of Cleveland. Seven men were rescued by freighters Bessemer and Marquette No. 2 at dawn after hours in lifeboats. the ship had pumped for hours trying to right herself before sinking. The rescued included Jack Mouse William Gifford Fred Morse and Martin White. the woman rescued is Mrs Bernard Drinkwater, wife of the first mate. The storm began around 4 p.m. with worsening wind and the vessel capsized after lifeboats overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Cleveland
N‘ Merchant
Jack Mouse
Fock
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
William Gifford
New Castle
New Ke
Fred Morse
Martin White
Cape Breton
Graham MacLelland
Cape Tormentine
N. B
Herman Dault
Victoria Harbor
Port Stanley
Ont
Pat Bourre
Dan Bourre
Pat
Amos Dault
Herman
Joseph Dault
Victoria Haror
Walter McInnes
Bay de Vin Beach
Sanford Gray
Nicholas McCarthy
William Grant
Thorald
Harry White
Martin
Alphone
Pat Bourke
Bernard Drinkwater
Meuse
John Hernes
BO Windsor
Mouse
Gifford
Morse
White
Bessemer
Marquette No. 2
Bernie Drinkwater
Mere
Windsor
Point Pelee
Land Merchant
Harry Stinchcomb
U. Cie Ee
Legion Posts Grow as Roanoke Meeting Closes
Five new posts formed since last August in Roanoke area with Grundy Colonial Beach Appalachia South Boston Farmville Smithfield and Roxbury reporting largest memberships in Virginia. Adjutant Elliott said 4000 new members planned for 1937 as Thompson urged a strong drive. A session led by Col Deems discussed Americanism in schools followed a post dinner hosted by Post 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Adjutant Elliott
Grundy
Colonial Beach
Appalachia
South Boston
Farmville
Smithfield
Roxbury
Virginia Department
S.J. Thompson
Thopson
Commonwealth
Campbell County
Col. Deems
Alexandria
Glenn Elliott
Robert Y. Conrad
Edwin Parker
Col
B. M. Roszel
Winchester
F. Clinton Knight
Veteranis
Legion and
Auxiliary
Crush
Government Wins Continued From Page on Tax and Laws
The article notes a Washington state sales tax dispute on imported building materials for Grand Coulee Dam, a seven year Oregon prison term for Dirk De Jonge under criminal syndicalism law, and the New York Mortgage Commission. It also covers Astors’ appeal over $10.8 million in federal estate taxes on $46.4 million of William Waldorf Astor's estate, and a Colorado restaurant operations ruling by a federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Oncy
Washington State
Grand Coulee Dam
Dirk de Jonge
Oregon
New York Mortgage Commission
John Jacob Astor
Waldorf Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Great Britain
Colorado
S. H. Kress and Company
Scout Leaders Meet Tuesday
Winchester Scoutmasters assistants and officials will gather at Handley Library Tuesday at 7 30 to discuss expanding Scouting. The meeting will cover increasing troop membership and starting new troops where needed. A school survey will identify non scouts who may join and parents are urged to support future Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Handley Library
Samuel T. Washington Dies at Memorial Hospital
Samuel T. Washington, 28, youngest son of Richard and Susan Washington, died Sunday night at Memorial Hospital after a week of illness. Survived by his parents, three sisters Annie Washington, Sidney Christian, and Elva Jackson, and one brother Robert Washington. Funeral from Kurtz funeral home at 1 PM Wednesday with interment at White Post in Clarke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Washington
Richard
Susan Washington
Memorial Hospital
Annie Washington
Sidney Christian
This City
Elva Jackson
New Jersey
Robert Washington
Hartford
Conn
Kurtz
White Post
Clarke County
Rescue Hmm Sees Three Survivors From Quarry Wreck
Capt. George W. Wilson reported that three men rescued from the Thunder Bay Quarries sinking appeared to be in pretty fair shape after the vessel rolled over and sank. The remarks followed the incident involving the Bessemer and Marquette No. 2 crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wilson
Bessemer & Marquette No. 2
Thunder Bay
Week End Crashes (Continued from page one)
A series of traffic wrecks near White Post and Winchester raises injuries and license suspensions. Beatty pleads guilty to liquor operation and loses driving permit for a year. An incident on U S Route 50 near Paris injures E R Fleming. others in separate crashes sustain minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post
Mrson Beatty
Dearmont
Ihe Post
Oone
L. C. Kackley
Berryville
Beatty
Virginia
Winchester
Martinsburg
Annie M. Bennett
Charles H. Bennett
Perry Russell
Mr. Bennett
New Market
Memorial Hospital
Elmer Roberts
John Shifflett
Barrysville
J. O. Branham
Ivy
Bennetts
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Robert Jones
Charles W. Pennington
Robinson Cold Storage
Pennington
Highland Avenue
Jones
Paris
Winfred Smith
Washington, D. C
E. R. Fleming
Upperville
Fleming
Colored Woman Lydia Ellis Dies Suddenly in Winchester
Lydia Ellis wife of James Ellis and member of a well known colored family died suddenly at 8 15 this morning at her home 424 Haddox street from an attack of acute indigestion Her husband and several children survive Her body was taken to Paynter's funeral home pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Ellis
James Ellis
Winchester
Haddox Street
Paynter
Miller couple attends Southern States Veterinary Convention
Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Miller depart Convention Drive for Asheville North Carolina to attend the 21st annual Southern States Veterinary Medical Association meeting October 21 23 They will join a sight seeing trip harvest jamboree visit to the Biltmore estate and mansion luncheon at the Biltmore Dairy and a Friday afternoon football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Miller
Asheville
N. C
Southern States Veterinary Medical Association
Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Dairy
Police Court Docket Includes Drunkenness Fines
Police Court cases today include Charles O. Rackley of Frederick County charged with drunk, fined $10.25. George Wilson of Winchester charged with drunk, fined $10.25. Allan Carter cited for drunkenness, fined $10.25. Clarence W. Butler of 119 West Leicester cited for double parking, fined $3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Rackley
Frederick County
Clarence W. Butler
West Leicester
George Wilson
Winchester
Allan Carter
Theft Reported Of Five Chickens From Coop
Mrs Vera MacMillan of 19 Morningside Drive reports the theft of five Rhode Island Red chickens from a coop on her premises. She can identify the fowls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera MacMillan
Morningside Drive
Rhode Island
Trustee's Sale of County Realty in Virginia
Trustee Herbert S. Larrick will public auction 18.4 acre Timber Ridge tract in Frederick County near Winchester Virginia. Sale Monday Oct 26 1936 at 11 AM in front of the County Court House. One-third cash with two equal annual installments, secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy on the buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Hicks
Frederick County
Winchester
L. J. Hook
Herbert S. Larrick
Markets Report From Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock Trade
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets show varied activity in livestock and produce. Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia fruit and vegetable quotes list apples and peaches with assorted varieties and seasonal yields alongside feed and dairy items. Baltimore cattle hogs and sheep trades reflect moderate demand with steady to weak pricing, while Chicago reports mixed hog and cattle futures and regional price movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington
New York
U. S
Maine
Philadelphia
Plymouth Rock
Ducks Long Island
Baltimore Livestock
U.S. D
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. 5S. Dept. Agri
Local Markets The Star Not Responsible for Typos
Market notes from The Star caution readers that daily lists may contain typographical errors and disclaim responsibility for any mistakes. Readers urged to verify figures with official sources before acting on prices or listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Local Wholesale Market Flour Prices Listed
A brief price listing shows patent flour bands priced per barrel for various bag weights including 98 pound bags at 5.95 dollars, 48 pound bags at 6.05 dollars, 24 pound bags at 6.05 dollars, and 12 pound bags at 6.26 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stesue Ee
Tonenauke
Osest Vie Lees
Sealy OU
PLOUR
Stock Market Report Upward Move Reaches New Highs
New York October 19 stock market shows further encouraging trade prospects with gains across oils coppers rails and specialties near the front of the list. The opening was brisk with volume easing later as some selling appeared while bonds edged forward and currencies showed mixed results. Principal quotes include Allied Chemical 235 Am. Radiator 231-4 Chrysler 129-1/2 Goodyear 26 7/8 Gen Electric 49 1/8 Johns Manville 124 Kennecott 56 7/8 Union Pacific 145 1/4 U. S. Steel 79 3/8 Woolworth 62 3/4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allied Chemical
Radiator
Am. Smelters
Am. Tel. & Tel
Anaconda
Baltimore and Ohio
Beth. Steel
Chrysler
Consol Edison
Corn Products
Gen. Electric
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Int. Harvester
Johns Manville
Kennecott
Mont. Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn Railroad
South, Railway
Stand Oil of N. J
Texas Corp
Union Pacific
Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations
Chicago grain markets eased toward session end as late Winnipeg selling and higher southern hemisphere yield estimates weighed on prices. Closing bids: Wheat Dec 1.14 1 2 to 5 8 May 1.13 1 4 to 3 8 July 98 1 2 to 5 8. Corn Dec 93 1 4 to 3 8 May 88 3 4 to 89 July 85 3 4 to 7 8. Oats Dec 40 3 8 May 40 5 8 July 38 1 8. Soybeans Dec 1.21 May 1.22. Rye Dec 82 May 80 1 8 July 72 1 2. Barley Dec 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Winnipeg
Hemis Re
Chicago and Baltimore Grain Prices on Oct 19
Chicago and Baltimore markets post cash grains with No 1 red and dark hard wheat, corn varieties, oats, rye, soybeans, barley and malting prices. Winchester lists wheat around 1.11 per bushel and corn around 5.40 to 5.60 per barrel for mill deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baltimore
Winchester
Apple Market Friday Shipping Point Prices Listed
Friday market report shows shipping point activity from Winchester Martinsburg and nearby points with demand fair and market steady. Wire order sales note carloads and bulk pricing for various apples including York, Ben Davis, Ganos, Stayman and Golden Delicious with prices per car or per cwt and minimums for baskets and bulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester - Martinsburg
Hearby
B. Usu
Yorks U. S
Ben Davis
U. S
Ganos U. S
Yorks U
Winesops
Grimes U. S
Ben Davis U. S
One Opera Star Enough In Film Says Lily Pons
Lily Pons declares one opera star in a picture is enough and resists co starring with Nino Martini. The star says she is under contract to RKO and free only after this film, while Lasky and Martini move to a joint musical venture under his Pickford Lasky ties. Briskin notes Pons must honor her contract with RKO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Pons
Hollywood
Calif
Nino Martini
Martini
Miss
Pons
Hollywood Developments
Miss Pons
R.K. O-Radio
Jesse Lasky
Lasky
Mary Pickford
Pickford- Lasky Corporation
Marni
S. J. Briskin
Maryland Virginia Contested Trip Draws Hundreds To Charlottesville
College Park Md Oct 17 Several hundred University of Maryland students left today for Charlottesville Va to see the Maryland Virginia football game More than 400 made reservations on a special train and a large motorcade also went along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
University of Maryland
Charlottesville
Socialists Are Getting In Cash Campaign Update
New York, Oct 18. Miss Marjorie Kipp, national director of the Socialist party campaign fund, said with two weeks remaining that a little over half of the $100 000 budget had been collected while they expect the full amount. She noted more individual donations than in 1932 but at smaller averages, adding much of the fund came from conscience donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marjorie Kipp
Socialist Party Campaign Fund
Andrew Wonder Dies In County
Andrew Wonder, 69, of Stephens City, died at his home last night at nine. He leaves one son Clarence Wonder and five grandchildren. A respected figure in the community, he led locally among his race and was a 30 year member of Loving Charity Lodge. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church with Rev. Griffeth in charge. Burial will follow in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Wonder
Stephens City
Clarence Wonder
Wonder
Loving Charity Lodge
Methodist Church
Griffeth
Changes In Appointments Of Church Posts Read
Bishop Edwin D. Mouton announced changes affecting 811 churches with transfers. Rev. J. W. Austin moves to Mt Vernon Washington, succeeding W Angle. Dr. Fred R. Chengult returns to Danville charge. Rev. J. W. Pearson shifts to Centenary Church Lynchburg from West Virginia. Ordination plans were outlined, with several candidates and elders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin D. Mouton
J. W. Austin
D. D
Ghent Church
Norfolk
Mt. Vernon
Washington
W. Angle
Fred R. Chengult
Broad Street
Conference Committee On Temperance and Social Service
Danville
J. W. Pearson
Virginia
West Virginia
Lynchburg
Charlotte
N. C
Mouton
Broad Street Methodist Church
Willard Stanley Courtney
Henricio
Garland Evans Hopkins
Richmond
Henry Eugene Rolse
William West Morris
Portsmouth
Richard Garland Pullen
Emporia
James Cleveland Sanders, Jr
William Lee Asher
Halifax
Stephen Green Cowan
Beaver Dam
Jack Beverley Taylor
Eastern Shore
Carl Julian Sanders
Charles William Chapner
Henrico
J. W. Arthur
Phoenix
R. H. Forrester
Tappahannock
H.S. Southgate
Orange
L. P. Bland
Keysville
R. I. Williams
J. W. Brown
Hull To Renew Drive For More Pacts On Trade
Secretary Hull plans renewed effort to enlist Pan-American nations in reciprocal trade pacts at the Inter-American peace conference in Buenos Aires. Agenda includes barriers to inter-American and international trade and their elimination as nine or ten foreign ministers attend. Pacts signed with seven nations Cuba Brazil Haiti Colombia Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua. negotiations ongoing with Costa Rica and El Salvador with Costa Rica pact near completion before the November 7 delegation sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hull
Buenos Aires
State Department
Cuba
Brazil
Haiti
Columbia
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Salvador
United States
Virginia Grange Sets New Mark at Roanoke Session
Virginia State Grange master Dr Meade Ferguson announces about 30 new units formed this year will attend the ninth annual Roanoke session October 29 to 31. The Grange now has 4 000 to 5 000 members in 117 groups across the state. Delegates will hear from state and national leaders and various speakers including L J Taber and G W Keiner. The Gavel prize to top grange and Friday events with Congressman Clifton A Wosdrum are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Meade Ferguson
Virginia State Grange
Roanoke
Ferguson
Frederick
Smythe
The
Grange
Sydney F. Small
Ben F. Moomayw
Roanoke Chamber of Commerce
W. Kinzie
Elliston
George Washington
Clifton A. Wosdrum
Amesbury
Catawba Valley
Rural electric unit formed in Virginia by Grange and Farm Bureau
L E Long of Harrisonburg named general manager for the new rural electric initiative under the Electric Cooperatives Act. J H Rogers of Big Island named assistant, with HQ at Harrisonburg. Dr Meade Ferguson of Richmond presides as board president. Rogers leads promotion. Long heads development and engineering. Directors include Ferguson, Turner of Vienna, Holsinger of MacGaheysville, East of Churchville, and Burrus of Mt Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eratives
L. E. Long
Harrisonburg
Meeting
J. H. Rogers
Big Island
Virginia State Grange
Virginia Farm Bureau
Electric Cooperatives Act
General Assembly
Rural Eilectrification Administration
Meade Ferguson
Richmond
REA
Rogers
Dr. Ferguson
Mark Turner
Vienna
G. F. Holsinger
MacGaheysville
J. B. East
Churchville
D. W. Burrus
Mt. Jackson
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative
Turkey Crop Of Nation Is Large
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports a record turkey crop near 20,000,000 birds, about one third higher than last year’s 15,000,000 and above the 19,000,000 mark hit in 1933. Many birds will be younger and lighter due to drought and tighter feed. Demand expected to rise from smaller meat supplies and higher consumer buying power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Cultural Economics
Public Sale of James Rosenberger Land in Frederick County
Public auction to be held in Winchester Va on Saturday November 7 1936 at 11 AM by Special Commissioner Herbert B Larrick under decree by Frederick County Circuit Court. Five tracts totaling 329 acres include the Rosenberger home place and associated lands with terms requiring one third cash and the balance over one to two years secured by mortgage and insurance. Sold as described by plat and survey available at commissioner's office. bond filed as required. Auctioneer C I Brumback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Frederick County
Wardensville
Lamp, Marple
Jacob Rosenberger
Jacob. Rosenberger
James H
William Rosenberger
Herbert
Larrick
Co. C. Brannon
C. I. Brumback
Beware Coughs From Common Colds That Hang On
An advertisement urges readers to try Creomulsion for persistent coughs and bronchial irritation promising relief if it works, noting money back if results are unsatisfactory and encouraging readers to act promptly.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Cannon
Cape ‘Tormentine
Peter Daigle
Rexton, N
Henry Little
Toronto
Frank Burns
Toron
Legion
Sam
Goldens U
Nancy Halls
Delaware
Reese
Ossecens
SS Halks Coarse Ees
Stock Market Report
Lard
Seiceee
Apple
Md.-Va
Virginia Grange
Farm Power Unit
Turkey
James Rosenberger
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