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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1935
Page
2
Police and volunteers scoured the Susquehanna River after a claim the murder weapon was thrown from a bridge in connection with the Wilson killing last October 23. The victim was delivering papers at the home of Ed ward Mickey McDonald, a local gambler, in Takoma Park Maryland near Washington D C.
Additional contributions flow to the Boy Scout Fund with named donors such as Theo Morris and Valley Fruit and Candy Co. The notice urges further gifts to S. D. McFadden, Treasurer BSA, at Farmers and Merchants Bank to fund year round work until next October. Winchester showcases support by establishing a Scout Office and trained executive.
The estate of the late Loring L. Pingley has been appraised at 8160.89 dollars. The appraisal, filed in the report, was prepared by Shirley Carter, Clifford D. Grim and E. A. Crowl and covers both real and personal property.
The Coast Guard announced a major decline in alcohol smuggling by sea, led by Commander Stanley V. Parker. He stated the intensive campaign has cut potential revenue losses from duties and taxes by millions, noting a peak in April and a drop to a much lower level by late 1940s standards.
A certificate of incorporation for The Style Shop, Inc. is recorded with the Corporation Court. The firm’s principal office is 150 North Main street, and it will conduct general merchandise retail and wholesale. Authorized capital stock ranges from 1500 to 5000 dollars, par value 25, with officers Mrs. Benjamin Blotner president, Mrs. Anna Klienman vice president, Mrs. Jennie Goroff secretary treasurer, all of Brooklyn New York, and three directors listed.
Cambridge police were told by William Ackerly, uncle of a missing child, that an elderly stranger offered apples to three children and drove away with them in his car. The report described a suspected kidnapping and prompted police to search for the vehicle and trio.
FCA officials reported nine month loan totals at 851 million dollars versus 1.434 billion a year earlier. Loan applications dropped from 33 thousand per month in 1934 to 11 thousand in June and 14 thousand in September 1935. A brighter outlook was cited by W S Myers before bank presidents as federal farm loan activity improved.
ROUND GROVE Illinois Oct 23 Mrs Harold McKee ended a record yawning spell that began December 9 last year her latest attack lasting from October 10 to late last night and surpassing her prior record by two days
Richmond October 23 state motor vehicle commissioner John Q Rhodes said no reports of conflicts with federal authorities on Skyline Drive. A special officer in Luray claimed no authority there, prompting jurisdiction questions. State police have been patrolling the drive and Rhodes will discuss the matter with local officers and may issue a statement later.
County residents report weekend visits and arrivals. Retha and Virginia Shade toured with Mrs. Shade to Hedgesville visiting Elijah and J. W. Brannon as Mrs. Brannon stayed with relatives. Howard Shrout buys Isaac De Haven farm and plans December move.
Stephens City notes list visits and social events. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thompson of Washington D C spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R L Petrie at Blue Ridge View. Mrs. Thompson formerly Miss Dorothy Maxwell of Berwyn Md. Other items include dinners with Mr and Mrs C S Brumback, visits by Mrs Roy Behn, Miss Bessie Tusing visiting her father, Mr L Tusing, and trips by Mr and Mrs McKee of Bartonville and by Mrs Russell Shryock and James Shryock family.
White Post Virginia reports visits from Washington to Norfolk and Leesburg. Residents attend weddings anniversaries birthdays and funerals. Local sports notes include a Shepherdstown football game and Meade Memorial Church yard work.
Chicago October 23 meat packers forecast improved livestock supplies and higher market shipments. Baltimore's Joseph Kurdle cited electric power gains and stronger rail, steel, and retail sectors as a favorable backdrop. William Schraderberg predicted larger hog marketing and lower spring prices as restrictions ease. C A Burmeister of the USDA said expansion of hog production in 1936 is certain.
Miss Leslie Combs Foster of the Virginia Tuberculosis Association cites an agreement between the American Red Cross and the National Tuberculosis Association to separate the Red Cross roll call campaign from the Christmas seal sale. Campaign dates run from November 1 to November 28 for the drive and November 29 to December 25 for seals, with limited exceptions for mail statements and bills. Local TB units not conforming to these dates would violate the national pact.
A Virginia report notes there is no official link between the Roll Call and the seal. The article cites authorities denying any formal association or endorsement.
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