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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1934

Page

6

Football Teams Play Away From Home This Week

Front Royal reports a busy week of away games for local teams. Randolph Macon travels to Ashland to meet McGuires School with a fast, hard tackling lineup. The Big Four match in Lexington draws strong crowds as Wyndham Lee owns tickets for both games.

Front Royal Lexington Wyndham Lee Jackets Randolph Macon Ashland McGuires School McGuires Riddick Fishburne Local Ee Atso Leesburg High

Lions Club To Sponsor Dance In Front Royal

Front Royal Va October 25 The Lions Club announces a gala dance at Updikes Hall on Tuesday November 27 A planning committee led by Dalton Johnson J M Biggs Henry Trout Jr Aubrey Smith William Herring and Thomas M Kerns met to review details William S to contact orchestras and bid selection Hi Trout will oversee decorations

Front Royal Front Royal Lions Club Updike’s Hall Dalton Johnson J. M. Biggs Henry Trout, Jr Aubrey Smith William Herring Thomas M. Kerns Williams Cottee Hi Trout

Student Group To Benefit In Star Campaign

Royal Virginia October 25 The Winchester Evening Star enters an agreement with Warren County High School Athletic Association. Commissions from sales by association members will be turned over to the association. An extra prize may be awarded if subscriptions reach a target. Members will not compete for cash prizes. Time limits stated.

Royal Warren County Winchester Evening Star Athletic Association Warren County High Time Limis

Worthy Grand Matron to Make Visit

Final rehearsal for the official visitation of Mrs. Emily B. Chinn Hague Worthy Grand Matron of the Virginia Branch Order of Eastern Star was held last night. The visitation will take place tomorrow night Friday October 26. Mrs. S. C. Payne Worthy Matron of the local chapter announced visitors from Washington Richmond Norfolk Alexandria Clarendon Winchester and other Valley towns will attend. The meeting will be followed by a supper served by the host chapter.

Front Royal Emily B. Chinn Hague Virginia Order of Eastern Star S. C. Payne Washington Richmond Norfolk Alexandria Clarendon Winchester

Predicts Capture of T. H. Robinson in Nashville

News notes an expectation that Thomas H. Robinson Jr. will be captured alive and brought back to Nashville. Dr. Cooke of Western State Hospital describes Robinson as an inmate misclassified as a patient and likely to surrender when confronted by officers. He says Robinson would offer no resistance and is not considered a danger to himself.

Nashville Tenn Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Alice Stoll Western Statesospital Cooke Western State Hospital Robinson

Growth of Bananas Bending Upward During Development

A fragmented science note describes banana fruit growth with initial outward pointing then bending upward as stems mature, noting direction changes during development and a vertical orientation shift.

Front Royal Social and Personal News Highlights October 25

Senator Aubrey G. Weaver and Gen Beverley Browne depart for a two day Richmond trip. Allen D. Jones of the U S Attorney General's office consults with Shenandoah National Park officials. The Front Royal Glee Club meets at Mrs Edward Casarotti's home. Brisk note on V M I Virginia and V P L W L games attendance. Armistice Day service to be led by Chaplain Caulkins at Park Theatre November 11. Several locals attend football and club events in nearby cities.

Front Royal Aubrey G. Weaver Beverley Browne Richmond Allen D. Jones Attorney General of the United States Shenandoah National Park Front Royal Glee Club Edward Casarotti Charles Caulkins Giles B. Cook American Legion Park Theatre

Referendum on Liquor Sales in Culpeper Asked

A petition with 201 signatures filed with Culpeper Circuit Court Judge Alexander T. Browning seeks a local election on wine and beer licenses and a state liquor dispensary. Local attorneys E. E. Johnson and Burnett Miller, Jr. were named to review the list, with a January election suggested.

Culpeper Alexander T. Browning Culpeper Circuit Court Browning E. E. Johnson Burnett Miller, Jr

Liquor Election Blocked by Local Office Elections

In Bluefield a petition seeks a local option on liquor sales but the vote likely cannot occur until 1937 due to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. The act bars option elections in years when a Commonwealth's attorney, commissioner of the revenue, or treasurer is elected. The community already elected a treasurer this year and will choose other county officers next year, with treasurer races in 1936.

Bluefield A. C. Buchanan Tazewell County

Experts Differ As To Wisdom Of Gold Policy

On the first anniversary of the RFC gold purchase program, the price of gold rose from 31.09 to 35 dollars per ounce, a 12.5 percent increase. Wholesale prices tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a 7.3 percent rise since October 13, with a 16.4 percent gain versus the 1926 average. Since March 1933, the bank holiday and end of gold payments for paper money, wholesale prices are up about 28 percent while gold has climbed about 69 percent.

Washington RFC Bureau of Labor Statistics

Ostrich Uses Beyond Feathers Highlighted in Article

The ostrich proves valuable for more than its plumage as many kept for meat and eggs. Young birds fed on poultry foods yield flesh similar to turkey. The species also provides pensin.

Turkey

Roosevelt hints no cash bonus at Roanoke hospital dedication

President Roosevelt hints veterans will not receive a cash bonus as he dedicates the Roanoke Virginia veterans' hospital worth 1 7 million dollars on the eve of the American Legion convention in Miami Florida. He stresses care for the disabled destitute and starving as the priority.

Veterans’ Hospital Roanoke Roosevelt National American Legion Miami Fla

Stream-Lined Train Sets Coast-To-Coast Speed Record

The M-10001 stream-lined train ran from Los Angeles to New York City in 56 hours 56 minutes, breaking the coast to coast record by 14 hours 31 minutes. W. A. Harriman, current Union Pacific chairman and son of E H Harriman, rode aboard. The 376-foot train, powered by a 900 horsepower diesel, began its run Monday night Pacific Time, with speeds peaking at 120 mph yesterday before slowing near Grand Central.

New York Union Cffic Grand Central Station Los Angeles New York City E. H. Harriman Union Pacific San Francisco

Free Labor Man From Asylum In Pennsylvania

George Issoski a 41 year old West Aliquippa man released from Torrance State Hospital after an independent finding of sanity. Governor Pinchot called his prior confinement a frameup as investigators from the State Department of Labor begin examining a second asylum inmate's commitment. The first man is reunited with his wife and seven children while probes continue.

Pittsburgh West Aliquippa Pinchot George Issoski Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Torrance State Hospital State Department of Labor

Silk and Rayon Dyers Walk Out In Paterson Area

Paterson area silk and rayon dyers walk out with unofficial estimates placing 15,000 on cheering picket lines. Leaders say mass picketing possible but no plants were operating as shops prepared to open. A midnights start sparked a stalled conference and failed negotiations over a 30 hour week and closed shop, with unions seeking a $20 minimum and employers standing firm. Police prepared protection for workers at plants that opened. Elated leaders plan a mass meeting at Hinchcliffe Stadium.

Hinchcliffe Stadium George Baldanzi Federation of Silk and Rayon Dyers and Finishers of America John Murphy Paterson Emanuel Shavick Institute of Silk Dyers and Finishers P. W. Chappell United States Department of Labor Chappell Shavick Baldanzi Dyers Janina

Handley Aims to Beat Hagerstown This Saturday

Handley hopes to overcome a scoreless outing at Luray as it travels to Hagerstown Md to meet the unbeaten locals. The Judges boast an impregnable line and expect Dick Lineburg to return at right end. The lineup features Ramey Baker Grim Armel at center H Baker Clevenger Lineburg Ward Stimmel Johnson Crisman.

Handley Hagerstown Winchester Dick Lineburg Luray Washington and Lee High School Clarendon Parsons Ramey I. E C. Baker 1. T Grim 1. G Armel Center H. Baker R. G Clevenger R. T Lineburg R. E Ward F. B Stimmel

Dr John Condon identifies Hauptmann in Lindbergh ransom case

New York World Telegram reports Dr John F Condon identified Bruno Richard Hauptmann as the man paid $50,000 ransom in a Bronx cemetery after a one hour talk in Hunterdon county jail. Attorney General Wilentz withheld comment citing a secrecy pledge from Condon.

New York New York World-Telegram Flemington N. J John F. Condon Jassie Bruno Richard Hauptmann Bronx the World-Telegram Condon Hauptmann Hunterdon County Lindbergh John Woodlawn Cemetery David T. Wilentz New Jersey Wilentz Perth Amboy Dr. Condon

Seven Hills of Richmond Names Across History

The seven hills of Richmond Virginia have been known by many names including Church hill Smiths hill Libby hill Gambles hill Oregon hill Hollywood hill and Capitol hill detailing a historic naming variety.

Seven Hills Richmond Seven Hills of Church Hill Smiths Hill Libby Hill Gambles Hill Oregon Hill Hollywood Hill Capitol Hill

Grand Jury Returns Eight True Bills in Corporation Court

Eight true bills were returned this morning by the Corporation Court grand jury. Judge Philip Williams presided. Foreman Joseph Hodgson led a panel including H. W. Copenhaver Warren J. S. Eddy W. Benton Snider and M. K. Shirkey. Indicted were Charles Taylor Archie Lowery Blondella Jackson James A White John Wasson for robbery stealing an automobile and breaking into a paint shop. Several indictments likely to face Judge Williams this afternoon.

Corporation Court Philip Williams Joseph Hodgson Warren J. S. Eddy M. K. Shirkey Charles Taylor Archie Lowery Blondella Jackson James A. White John Wasson Ansell B. Sollenberger James Lillis Benjamin Boots’) Kendal Carl Patton Fred L. Glaize Williams

Washing washable silk dresses in the machine

A national magazine advises washing washable silk dresses in a washing machine. Use lukewarm water with mild soap, wash three to five minutes, and rinse thoroughly in three lukewarm waters.

Kellogg's All-Bran Claims Cure for Chronic Constipation

A 70 year old man reports 40 years of relief using All Bran after nurses recommended it. Laboratory notes highlight that bulk from bran stimulates intestines and provides iron and vitamin B, with two tablespoons daily or per meal in serious cases.

L. M. Durigan Uffalo Ave Jacksonville Florida Kellogg Battle Creek

Plant Cuttings: Steps for Healthy Houseplants

Central Press explains making slips from young shoots with a sharp downward cut just below a leaf. Use 4 vigorous shoots not too rapid growing. Do cuttings outdoors early to root before indoor conditions shift to heat and dry air. Gradual acclimation prevents leaf loss from temperature and humidity shock.

Central Press Garden

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Warren County Bureau The W. B. Thomason Telephone Front Royal 213 Lions Club T. H. Robinson Paul Pierce Markham V. M. I.-Virginia J. N. Major Harold Smith Tyler Miller Grant Megargee Helen Weaver John F. Wall G. Tyson Miller University of Virginia Jake Keyser Rappahannock County R. E. Herr Sarah Kresge Baltimore George Washington Wake Forest Griffith Stadium Williamco Young Dem Clubs L. C. Grannis Pennsylvania Passaic Valley Paterson Arac Amarea John Condon George Baby Face Nelson John Dillinger Pretty Boy Floyd Department of Justice Mr. Durigan Kelloge By Dean Halliday Miller’s Service Station Sunnyfield Ars Una Prudence del Monte Ige Iona Sauer A&p Coffee BOKAR Maryland Sultana One &c Ken Lration Saniflush Brillo Kirkman’s Soap Delicious Grimes Golden Jonathans Doz Idaho Frankfurters
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