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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1933

Page

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Pinedo Dies In Flaming Takeoff Crash At Floyd Bennett

Gen Francesco De Pinedo Italy's famed airman perished when his giant fuel laden plane crashed during takeoff at Floyd Bennett field Brooklyn. About 1 027 gallons of gasoline fed the flames as the craft refused to rise and struck a fence. The body was found beside the wreckage after attendants failed to pull him free.

Associated Press Brooklyn N. Y Francesco de Pinedo Italy Bagdad Iraq Floyd Bennett Airport Ier Michael Hicks Beach de Pinedo Navy Speed Flier Chicago Roy Liggett Omaha Curtis-Wright- Reynolds Palwaukee

Popular Books At The Library

Six interesting titles available for loan include Robert E Lee the Christian by W J Johnson Psychology and the New Education by J C Pressy the Scientific book for July On the Meaning of Life by Will Durant Adventures of a Novelist by Gertrude Atherton Alexander Spotswood by L Dodson and Josephus by L Feuchtwanger novel.

J. C. Pressy Will Durant Gertrude Atherton

Carl E. Kater Property Auction at West Cork Street

Property of Carl E. Kater at 29 West Cork Street offered at public auction on Wednesday September 6 1933 at 12 oclock noon. See gale bills for details.

Carl E. Kater West Cork Street Gale Bills

Mrs. Knight Dies Suddenly in Clarke County

Mrs. Knight aged about 75 dies at home in Clarke County after a cerebral illness. She leaves her husband Taylor and eight children including Clarence Richard Evelyn Kathleen Virginia Genevieve Elizabeth Ann and Winifred all of Clarke County. Funeral at Berryville Baptist Church with Rev Dr L A Parker and Rev J W Brown Jr assisting. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

William Carlisle John Carlisle Clarke County Nettie Owens Clarence Owens Winchester Claude Knight Berryville Baptist Church L. A. Parker J. W. Brown, Jr Duncan Memorial Methodist Church South Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Harvey Fishpan Wilbur Gaunt Jack Rutherford Roger Hardesty R. P. Duvall William Carroll

Taxpayers Offered 2 Percent Discount on City Taxes

Winchester taxpayers can save 2 percent if city taxes are paid before October 1 1933. The discount applies only to city levies. state taxes receive no reduction. Treasurer W A Baker said officials are preparing tax bills and residents can visit City Hall for a statement and payment.

Winchester W. A. Baker Common Council Baker

Public Interest Invited For Winchester Flower Exhibit

The Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club will hold a flower show at the George Washington Hotel on Friday September 8 from 3 to 9 pm. Admission is 25 cents after noon and 10 cents after 7 pm with an auction at 8 o clock. A Winchester flower grower expressed willingness to exhibit his dahlias.

Dover Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club

Pastors' Society To Meet Monday

The Winchester Ministerial Association will meet in the Handley Library building on Monday at 10:30 a.m. This first gathering since June will hear Rev. Robert B. Nelson present a paper titled The Church and the Community. Devotions will be led by Rev. E. T. Clark.

Winchester Ministerial Association Handley Library Robert B. Nelson E. T. Clark

James Armell Property Auction Notice

James Armell property at 608 South Loudoun Street to be sold at public auction Thursday September 7 at 12 o clock noon. See sale bills.

James Armel Loudoun Street

Free Pomade For Hauling Ad From Shenandoah Valley

An ad from Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Corp promotes free pomade for hauling services. The brief notice emphasizes the offer with a simple pricing code 9-2-1p-2t and references the company name.

Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider & Vinegar Corp

Poor turnout at September 4 meeting urged by Captain Foreman

Secretary notes attendance has been poor and encourages better turnout for Monday night. Mention of Captain Foreman aims to boost participation.

Foreman

Quiet Labor Day Plans In Winchester Foresee Slow Holiday

Winchester anticipates a quiet Labor Day with banks and city offices closed until Tuesday. The Park Association and Millwood baseball teams schedule a 1 PM double header at Rouss Spring Park, while Shine's park hosts a large Rouss Fire Company picnic on the Shenandoah river. Handley Library remains open with extended hours, and some stores urge customers to stock up before 10 PM tonight.

Winchester Park Association Millwood Rouss Spring Park Rouss Fire Company Shine's Park Shenandoah River Berry’s Ferry Wincon Frederick County Corporation Clerk's C. C. Brannon Clark M. Smith Harry C. Stouffer Handley Library

Reporter To Speak At Church Meeting

Clay B. Carr of The Star will be guest speaker at the Christian Endeavor meeting in United Brethren Church tomorrow at 7 15 pm. Carr will discuss How Is Public Opinion Created with scripture readings, prayers, duets, solos, and offertory. Kenneth Cather and Edwin Ritter lead the program and invite the public.

Clay B. Carr Star News Christian Endeavor United Brethren Church Mr. Carr Frances Pence Evelyn Creswell Helen Baker Leona Peer Bruce Shade Garnet Hamrick Sadie Hamrick Kenneth Cather Edwin Ritter

Japanese Garden Party Planned

The women of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will host a Japanese Garden Party in the Sunday School house on Thursday at 8 o clock. All church women are invited as the program committee plans delightful entertainment and decorators and caterers aim to create a Flowery Kingdom ambiance.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

General Rain Expected at Start of Week Across Mid-Atlantic

The Associated Press notes that the coming week will begin with showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Rain is probable Tuesday or Wednesday, ending Thursday, with generally fair skies later. Temperatures rise above normal Monday and Tuesday, then cool mid to late week.

Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic

Portrait of the Late Dr McFaden Unveiled Here

A memorial portrait of the late Rev. Dr Frank T McFaden former pastor of Lou doun Street Presbyterian Church is unveiled at the Charles Rouss Fire Company hall where he served as chaplain. The ceremony featured remarks by Rev E A Lambert a eulogy by Rev Lambert and a tenor solo by Eugene Russell beside a vacant chair and a small crucifix.

Frank T. McFaden Loudoun Street Braddock Street Methodist Church South Here McFaden Allen Carter Eugene Russell Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church

Three Killed By Lightning in Cabot Stand Incident

Three people were killed and eight injured when lightning struck a cold drink stand in Cabot Arkansas last night. Emergency crews responded to the scene as bystanders watched. Names and exact ages were not released pending notifications.

Associated Press Cabot, Ark

Luncheon Honors Miss Nan DuPuy in West Clifford Visit

Mrs Walter D Myers hosts a Wednesday luncheon at her county summer home honoring Miss Nan DuPuy of Richmond who has stayed a month with her sister Mrs J Bradshaw Beverley on West Clifford Street. Prominent society members attended. Wanted good home for handsome young female cat. Phone 41 1. 9 1 1p tf.

Walter D. Myers County Nan DuPuy Richmond J. Bradshaw Beverley West Clifford Street

Death summons Mrs. A V Kern at Miami home

Adelaide V. Kern aged 81 11 weeks of illness died at 8 am yesterday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Samuel B Shearer Miami Fla Funeral will be held in Miami with interment there She was born in York PA and lived at Waverly Middletown She leaves three grandchildren two nieces and cousins among the O Neal family of Vaucluse Pa

Adelaide V. Kern Middletown Samuel B. Shearer Miami Fla Kline Fairmont Avenue Kern Waverly York Pennsylvania Cushing Frederick County Waverley The Reformed Church Shearer Dorothy Kern

$1.25 Per Cwt For Canning Apples In New York State

Reports from Winchester indicate New York canners pay up to 1.25 per hundredweight for apples with as low as .75 per hundredweight and No. 1 canning apples selling to 1.50 per hundredweight. Past week shows roughly thirty percent of the state crop picked up at these prices. Bartlet pears bring as much as 2.00 per hundredweight for canning.

Winchester New York State

Severe tropical hurricane threat sweeping from south

Weather Bureau warns ships of a tropical disturbance near 24 N 85 W moving west northwest at 14 mph with hurricane force winds over a wide area. Caution advised for vessels in the path. The storm center lies about 100 miles northwest of Turks Island moving at 17 mph with hurricane winds near center.

Associated Press Washington Weather Bureau Turks Island Cuban Havana Pinal del Rio

Valley Odd Fellows Hold Annual Tri County Meeting

The Tri County Odd Fellows Association met at Marsh Run Lodge 147 Middletown with 110 attendees. Norman Carbaugh presided as officers were elected including W. J. Farrell president and J. Miller vice president. program featured music and fellowship with refreshments served.

Tri-County Odd Fellows’ Association Marsh Run Middletown Norman Carbaugh Stephens City America C. W. Burner Front Royal C. B. Stickley Vaucluse Grand Lodge of Virginia Odd Fellows and Rebekahs E. J. Snapp Winchester Coffman Edinburg C. V. Robinson Warrenton Claude F Carper E. L. Alger Millwood Bentonville Lodge No. 4 Eliance Mason Marsh Run Lodge

Richards to be buried here in Martinsburg funeral

Funeral rites for Charles F. Richards, who died yesterday at his West King street home, Martinsburg, will be held from the residence at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. The coffin will then travel to Winchester for interment in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Mrs. Richards was Emma Woore of Martinsburg.

Winchester Charles F. Richards West King Street Martinsburg W. Va Mt. Hebron Cemetery Richards Mr. Richards Emma Woore

Davis Grocery Set to Open Then Close at Noon Monday

Davis Grocery will operate with hours ending at noon on Monday. The notice indicates a temporary schedule change for that day.

Davis Grocery

Apples Welcome at Four Factories Nationwide

National Fruit Product Co. announces their Winchester Martinsburg Strasburg and Weynesboro plants are open for the receipt of all kinds of apples. This notice urges growers to deliver fruit to processing locations.

Winchester Martinsburg Strasburg Weynesboro National Fruit Product Co., Inc

For Sale Apple Washing Machine at Reasonable Price

Winchester Cold Storage Co. advertises an for sale Apple washing machine at a reasonable price with contact references 1p 41 9 1 2 7 8. May indicate local trade listing or storage company notice.

Apple Washing Machine Winchester Cold Storage Co

36 Men Saved From Death In Tanker Liner Collision

New York report says 36 crew members were saved when the tanker Coldwater caught fire and presumably sank after a collision with the liner President Wilson about 200 miles off North Carolina. The Wilson was bound from New York to the Orient with a route to Caribbean ports. Coldwater sailed from Jacksonville on August 26.

Associated Press New York Coldwater President Wilson Orient North Carolina Radio Marine Corporation Savannah Norfolk Dollar Steamship Company of San Francisco Caribbean Honolulu Jacksonville Fla Atlantic Coast

President Roosevelt heads to sea for tuna and swordfish

President Roosevelt left Vincent Astor's yacht Nourmahal aboard The Orca to fish in the open sea off Montauk Point. Weather and reports of good fishing prompted the trip with Stephen T. Early noting ideal conditions as escort destroyers Manley and Twiggs trailed.

Washington Roosevelt Vincent Astor Nourmahal Stephen T. Early Navy Department Montauk Point Long Island Herman Gray Montauk Astor Manley Twiggs

Winchester Man Declared Sane After Home Seizure

A local alienist commission found Morgan Anderson sane after officers and City Sergeant C Lee Barr attempted to remove him from his South Loudoun Street home under an unlawful detainer warrant. Anderson remains jailed after the confrontation that followed a court sale to settle his late father Daniel H Anderson’s estate.

Morgan Anderson Winchester South Loudoun Street Anderson C. Lee Barr Daniel H. Anderson

France Enacts Apple Import Decree on Origin Labeling

A French decree dated August 4 and effective October 10 requires outside containers of imported fruit to bear a clearly visible country of origin. US fruit must read United States of America or Etats Unis d Amerique. Letter height guidelines specify about 0.79 inches for the wording.

F. A. Laffitte State Division of Markets Joseph J. Skorup, Jr United States Department of Commerce Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Norfolk France United States United States of America Etats Unise Amerique

Races Promised at Fair Grounds on Early September Dates

Announcement alerting readers to horse races at the Fair Grounds on September 4 5 6 and 7 with early morning starts at 10 o clock A M lp-1t.

the Fair Grounds

House Passes New Park Land Purchase Bill

Governor Pollard backs park land expansion to aid unemployment relief. The Virginia House of Delegates approved the Battle Moffett Beard resolution to speed Shenandoah National Park land purchases by amending the 1928 appropriation. A. T. Moore explains the bill would enable the governor to authorize early acquisitions as cost figures become clear.

Associated Press Richmond Pollard House Staunton Shenandoah Valley, Inc Shenandoah National Park House of Delegates A. T. Moore John 8S. Battle Albemarle Stuart Moffett Augusta J. Owen Beard Rockingham Moffett Appropriations Committee Battle Shenandoah Gov. Pollard Tans Goa Commission On Conservation and Development Aubrey G. Weaver Russell Cather N. B. Barry Senate Scovel Skyline Drive Mr. Moore The State Conservation Commission Conservation Commission Arbitration Boards

Kindergarten Opens Tuesday September 5

Mrs Miller's kindergarten begins Tuesday September 5 at 302 South Cameron. Terms are very reasonable. Phone 1140.

Miller South Cameron

Mass Meeting at Court House Lawn Tonight

Court House lawn hosts a mass meeting at 8:15 p.m. led by W. F. Kelly vice president of Textile Workers to discuss general organizing plans.

Court House Lawn W. F. Kelly Textile’ Workers

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Bennett Field Scene of Horror Robert E. Lee the Christian W. J. Johnson Alexander Spotswood By L. Dodson Josephus L. Feucht Wanger P.C Pastors’ Society South End Hose CO Rouss Park Star Evening Star Winchester Fair Kerrige Charlie Rouss Dr. McFaden Charley Rouss Mrs. Myers A. V. Kern Bureau Vadado Santa C. F. Richards Oak Haven Beer Garden Martinsburg Pike Lane Apple New Park General Assembly Cather Moore Valley Society MASS
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