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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1933

Page

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Peery Byrd Speak At Grange Meeting In Shenandoah

George C. Peery Democratic candidate for Governor defended against mudslinging and urged voting for the Democratic record in Virginia. Senator Byrd followed with remarks praising Hunter B. Chapman and backing the national recovery program to aid farmers. Major Wise and other Republicans campaigned in Page county challenging Democratic plans and calling for a program.

Star George C. Peery Virginia Peery J. M. Bauserman Byrd Luray Richard S. Wright, Jr Young Democratic Club Shenandoah County Harrisonburg Hunter B. Chapman House of Delegates Chapman Senandoah Grange Washington Clarence Poe Roosevelt Wise Shenandoah Page County Henry A. Wise Fred W. McWane J. Powell Royall Senate Major Wise Harry F. Byrd

Stock Market Shows Dull Beginnings Then Improvement

The Associated Press reports a cautious early market in New York with prices edging higher in the afternoon. Investors weigh the administration gold program as sterling opens at 4.7142 and call money stands at three quarters of a percent.

Associated Press New York Sterling

Little Theatre Plans For Upcoming Season At Capitol Theatre

The Little Theatre board outlines a season with Expressing Willie directed by John Williams at the Capitol Theatre in December and Alberto Correia’s Death Takes a Holiday set for February. Tickets for The Perfect Alibi go on sale December 1. Various committee chairs and a 300-member membership drive are announced.

Handley Library Little Theatre Po Engine Capitol Theatre John Williams Willie Alberto Correia Thomas Baldridge 4. K. Benham Mary Greenway Russell Virginia T. Boyd Betsy Rice Emma Ginn Baker J. Victor Arthur Anne Brooke Kern

Funeral Rites Held For Thos J Cooper Leader in City Life

Funeral services for Thomas J. Cooper were conducted at Grace Lutheran Church and his home before burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Revered by business, civic, and church circles, he led a large wholesale firm and served on the Handley Board of Trustees. Pallbearers included prominent doctors and community leaders.

Grace Lutheran Church Thomas J. Cooper Fairmont Avenue Mount Hebron Cemetery Cooper Luther A. Thomas Grace Church Mount Hebron A. D. Henkel George H. Heist J. A. Richard J. George Baetjer Harry A. Schmidt C. Vernon Eddy Lutheran Church Handley Board of Trustees Virginia General Assembly

Kinzey Joins Federal Land Bank in Baltimore

Grover C. Kinzey, longtime emergency county official, takes a inspector role with the Federal Land Bank in Baltimore. Miss Nuris Reid Jolliffe, secretary, will run the office next week while the Winchester office closes.

Federal Land Bank

Shenandoah Valley Academy Prepares New Attacks for Next Game

Shenandoah Valley Academy works on new attack methods for the upcoming game at Soldiers Field on Saturday. Coach Fraley reports the team is in good condition after a 19 to 0 loss to Virginia Episcopal School and has made lineup changes and practice improvements for next week’s home match at VMI.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Virginia Episcopal School Lynchburg Soldiers’ Field Lexington Fraley Praley

Auto Owners Settle Damages After Martinsburg Pike Collision

Fenders and radiators were damaged to about 60 dollars on the cars of Isaac Allamong and Flark Harris when their vehicles collided on the Martinsburg pike near the Virginia West Virginia line opposite a church. Both owners agreed among themselves to pay the damages.

Isaac Allamong Flark Harris Martinsburg Pike Virginia-West Virginia

High Mass for Mr Fitzpatrick at Sacred Heart

Funeral for Charles Fitzpatrick, longtime Baltimore resident and Winchester native, held at the Church of the Sacred Heart with high mass by Rev. Paul V. Heller. Interment followed in the Catholic Cemetery family plot. Pallbearers: Donald McFadden, David Reardon, Bernard Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Lawrence Sullivan. Body brought from Baltimore the night before, kept at Nan Keating’s home on South Loudoun Street.

Charles Fitzpatrick Winchester Baltimore Church of the Sacred Heart Paul V. Heller Donald McFadden David Reardon Bernard Sullivan Joseph Sullivan Lawrence Sullivan Fitzpatrick Nan Keating South Loudoun Street

Chicago and Baltimore Wheat Prices Report

Closing quotations in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets list December at 89 percent May at 91 percent and July at 89 percent. Winchester Spot Wheat quoted at 88 and Baltimore Spot Wheat at 94 with daily data supplied by Winchester Milling Corporation through Sticker Sales Corpora tion dealers in cash grain and futures.

Chicago Baltimore The Star Winchester Milling Corporation Sticker Sales Corporation Cash North Washington Street Hagerstown Winchester

Mrs A C Carson Returns Home From Washington Visit

Mrs A C Carson has returned to Riverton after visiting George Town DC as the guest of Col and Mrs S C Reynolds.

A. C. Carson Riverton Georgetown D C Col S. C. Reynolds

Virginia Republican to back Democratic state nominees

Robert M. Hughes Sr a leading Norfolk Republican and former congress candidate says he will vote for the Democratic candidates Peery Byrd and Saunders in the November state election He cites trust in Republicans on national finances but notes his long standing GOP views and support for the Democratic slate may reflect broader political shifts.

Robert M. Hughes, Sr Virginia Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Robert M. Hughes,Sr Congress Mr. Hughes Robert M. Hughes Norfolk Peery Byrd and Saunders Ledgeratch Cleveland and Glass

Jail leader of Khaki Shirts faces charges after march clash

Art J. Smith commander of the Khaki Shirts was jailed in Philadelphia after surrendering to authorities following a police raid that aborted a planned march on Washington. Police found guns but no war chest at the headquarters as Smith was jailed with his lawyer J P McGranery present.

Art J. Smith Washington J. P. McGranery Philadelphia Smith

Dispute Over Body of Hanged Negro Stirs Maryland Harlem

A dispute over Euel Lee body, hanged at Maryland penitentiary, escalates as a women’s group seeks the body for a Harlem mass meeting. Warden Brady blocks transfer, a state attorney ruling expected, and a funeral planned in Maryland with possible New York state viewing.

Ballimore Euel Lee Maryland State Penitentiary New York Harlem Ades Patrick Brady Lee Green K. Davis Maryland Supreme Court of the United States International Labor Defense United States Maryland State Will le William Patterson International Labor Defense League Patterson Bernard Ades

Dr Stickley Returns to Alabama Hospital

Dr Downing Stickley leaves Stephens City after a three week visit to his parents. He has served on the staff of the Tennessee Coal Railway Employees Hospital in Fairfield Alabama for ten years. His brother Dr Courtney B Stickley is interning there. He spent a week in New York for post graduate work.

Downing Stickley Fairfield Birmingham Ala Stickley P. B. Stickley Stephens City Dr. Stickley Tenessee Coal Railway Employees’ Hospital Courtney B. Stickley New York Hospital

Magistrate Holds Hildebrand For Court On Manslaughter Charge

Geo Hildebrand is held for the circuit court grand jury after a hearing before Magistrate A J Tavenner on a manslaughter charge tied to an auto accident that killed five year old David Thomas Baker, son of Mr and Mrs Callie Baker. Bail arrangements were set. The related case of Gene McCormick Inwood W Va on a similar auto death charge was dismissed at Memorial Hospital where he remains a patient.

George Hildebrand David Thomas Baker Callie Baker A. J. Tavenner Gene McCormick Inwood W. Va Henry Bell Memorial Hospital

Robertson Hosts Rural Carriers in Lexington Event

Congressman A Willis Robertson invites rural carrier spouses from the old Seventh District to a guest reception in Lexington Virginia on Tuesday October 31 at 2 PM. Attendees are asked to arrive on time due to Robertson’s Roanoke engagement that night. Invitation distributed by Odell Howerton secretary of the Virginia Rural Carrier Carriers Association.

A. Willis Robertson Seventh Congressional District Lexington Robertson Roanoke Odell Howerton Virginia Rural Cetter Carriers’ Association Concord Depot

Krol Case Set for Trial November 20

In Corporation Court Judge Philip Williams set the commonwealth case against Max Krol for the November term beginning November 20. Krol, held in the local jail, is charged with embezzling thousands from the old Jones Woolen Company in 1929. He was arrested after a January capture in New York, fled on bond, and was later located in Chicago before being brought back here by City Sergeant C. Lee Barr.

Corporation Court Philip Williams the Commonwealth Max Krol Krol Old Jones Woolen Company New York Chicago C. Lee Barr

Graf Zeppelin Groomed for Eastern Flight

Akron residents at the air dock watched Graf Zeppelin prepared for its homeward journey to Friedrichshafen via Seville after visiting Chicago. A tentative take-off time is set for 8 a m tomorrow. Skipper Dr. Hugh Eckener has not announced the eastern U S route.

Associated Press Akron America Macon Hugh Eckener Graf United States

For Rent Large apartment 608 S Stewart

For Rent notice for a large apartment at 608 South Stewart listed by C A Robinson with contact number 562 dating 10 26. Classified ad also notes a fresh green vegetables line daily from Pure Food Store with ad tag 1p 1t.

S. Stewart C. A. Robinson

Death Removes Rev. Dr. Miller's Wife in Carolina

Daisy Sutton Miller wife of Rev. Dr. Lewis G. Miller died at 6 p m at the home of her sister Mrs Frank B Richardson in Bagby Caroline county Virginia She had long ill health and earlier missionary work in Japan where she met the Grace Lutheran Church leader They leave a daughter Mrs Joseph E Brown of Atlanta and five brothers Funeral at Grace Lutheran Winchester with Rev Dr Luther A Thomas presiding and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery’s Miller lot

Winchester Daisy Sutton Miller Lewis G. Miller Frank B. Richardson Bagby Caroline County United States Miller

Grand Matron's Visit To Front Royal Put Off

Illness of Mr. Lloyd C. Willey of Front Royal, a key officer of the Order of the Eastern Star, prompted cancellation of the grand matron Mrs. Nellie R. Gosden's planned November 3 official visit to Front Royal. Some McKinley Chapter members will instead travel to Alexandria to attend Mary Washington Chapter No. 50 where Mrs. Gosden will be present at the George Washington Memorial Masonic Temple on Shooters Hill.

Lloyd C. Willey Front Royal Order of the Eastern Star Rockingham Memorial Hospital Harrisonburg Nellie R. Gosden Clarendon McKinley Alexandria Mary Washington Chapter

Estate of A H Miller Appraised at 65 440 83

Appraisers report the estate of the late A H Miller Sr at 65 440 83, with five North Loudoun and North Braddock properties valued at 34 500, bonds 8 300, stock 350, personal property 953 75, and bank balance 21 337, the total. Appraisers named are C P McVicar, George H Heist and Robert W Sheetz.

A. H. Miller Corporation Miller Loudoun North Braddock Streets C. P. McVicar George H. Heist Robert W. Sheetz

Death wraps quiet life of Mrs. Virginia Baker

Mrs. Virginia Gilkerson Baker widow of Alexander M. Baker died peacefully at her home 608 South Washington Winchester at 10 25 p m after long illness She was in her seventieth year and a longtime social and charitable figure in Winchester She is survived by daughter Mrs Virginia Baker Vredenburgh three grandchildren and a brother Henry Gilkerson The funeral will be held at Christ Church at 4 p m Saturday with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers listed.

Virginia Gilkerson Baker Alexander M. Baker South Washington Street Baker Winchester James Gilkerson Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Virginia Baker Vredenburgh James B. Vredenburgh United States Navy Air Service Pensacola William B. Baker Henry Brown Henry M. Baker B. Mitchell Knight, Jr

Funeral Directors Remake Business Focus on Funerals

R. T. Jones and Company, long known for antique furniture and funeral services, have quit the antique side to devote full time to funeral interests. They remodeled the front of their South Loudoun Street establishment into a reception room decorated with antique pieces. A second room is being redecorated as a quiet private funeral chapel with comfortable seating, available for families at any time.

R. T. Jones and Company Loudoun Street

Federal suit seeks $20,000 life policy payment

Estate of Harry Clemmer sues Jefferson Standard Life Insurance in U S District Court to collect $20,000 on a double indemnity policy. The company contends Clemmer died by his own action while cleaning a revolver. the trial opened with lengthy evidentiary arguments in Harrisonburg.

Star Harrisonburg Harry Clemmer Stonewall Jackson Country Club Augusta County Staunton Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company Greensboro N. C United States District Court John Paul Clemmer Stonewall Jackson Stourton

Lindbergh Arrives in Paris Incognito From Inverness Flight

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh slipped into Paris in secret avoiding a heroes welcome after a stormy trans Atlantic flight from Inverness Scotland. They landed at Les Maureaux then traveled by car through Paris with guards keeping their plans hidden.

Associated Press Paris Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Hotel Crillon Les Maureaux Inverness Scotland Champs Elysses Ocean Flier London Inverness Ostensi Ton Eng Naval Seine

Death Removes Isaac Parshall in California

Isaac H. Parshall, 82, son of the late Vincent and Eliza Anne Parshall of Fayette County Pennsylvania, died Monday in Long Beach California after an invalid spell. He is survived by his widow three sons and two daughters Ralph R Parshall of Idaho Oregon Vernon V Parshall of Elmhurst Illinois Raymond Parshall of Omaha Nebraska Mrs C G Burnet Billingham Washington and Miss Blanche Parshall who lived at home, plus a sister Miss Elizabeth Parshall Berryville. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in Long Beach cemetery.

Berryville Isaac H. Parshall Vincent Eliza Anne Parshall Fayette County Long Beach Cal Ralph R. Parshall Id. Ore Vernon V. Parshall Elmhurst Raymond Parshall Omaha Neb C. G. Burnet Billingham Wash Blanche Parshall Elizabeth Parshall

Beer Licenses Approved by Corporation Court

Judge Williams of the Corporation Court approves several beer licenses this week. Names on file with the court clerk include Peter Morgan, W H Wilson of Liberty Tavern, Steven Yeatras of Crystal Confectionery, James Pappas of Busy Bee Restaurant, and Christ Ganos of Star Restaurant. Coats dresses and hosiery advertised with Moling é Cather.

Poultry Specials At E. J. Snapp Farm

Frying chickens ten cents to sixteen cents per pound roasting chickens ten to sixteen cents per pound Young guineas priced at forty cents each No charge for fence contact Phone 626 E. J. Snapp Sale notice with pricing and contact details.

E. J. Snapp

Hallowe'en Social at United Brethren Church

A Hallowe'en Social will be held at the United Brethren Church tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event invites community members to enjoy games and fellowship in a family friendly setting.

United Brethren Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

P. Slander Woodstock Thos. J. Cooper Mr. Kinzey U.S. Land Bank S.V. A Mr. Fitzpatrick Sacred Heart Pollard James P. McGranery Alabama Hospital Geo. Hildebrand Ma. Robertson Graf Zeppelin Dr. Miller Carolina Death A. M. Baker Winchester Society Harry Clammer Stonewall Jacksontry Club Col. Lindbergh Isaac Parshall California Moling É& Cather Hallowe'en Social
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