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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1934

Page

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Youth speakers and county meeting open with wide attendance

Dr. James W. Wright chaired the opening session of Frederick County Council of Religious Education's twenty sixth annual convention at Braddock Street Methodist Church. More than 200 Sunday school workers attended with several hundred people overall as youth addressed the challenges of choosing ideals over material things.

James W. Wright Harrisonburg Rockingham County Winchester Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Plan To Offer Two Years Of College Work Here

The State Department of Public Instruction authorizes Frederick County to organize Junior Colleges under FERA. Regular courses will be offered and credits accepted by colleges. Free instruction for eligible high school graduates and nearby county residents to pursue two years of college work. Enroll by visiting the Frederick County Schools office in the County Courthouse.

State Department of Public Instruction Federal Educational Relief Administration FERA Ctors Frederick County Schools County Court House

Friendship Fire Co Regular Meeting Tonight at Eight

The Friendship Fire Co holds its regular meeting this evening at 8 o'clock. Secretary Marion Anderson notes the hour and agenda for members.

Danville Posts State Police Over Textile Strike Flight

Virginia authorities dispatched ten state motor police to Danville after reports of a North Carolina textile workers’ flying squadron headed for Pittsylvania. Governor Peery warned of a possible troop emergency if a motorcade breach occurred as Whitehead sought aid from Richmond.

Associated Press Danville John Q. Rhodes Virginia Perry Richmond Peery Pittsylvania Commonwealth Joseph Whitehead, Jr A. H. Overby Thevernor North Carolina Barlier Whitehead Auty John Q Odes, Jr Division of Motor Vehicles Schoolfield Carolinas

U. S. Expenses Surpass One Billion Dollars This Year

Treasury figures show government spending through September 4 reached 1.013 billion dollars, with more than half directed to emergency needs. Overall expenses are about 2.5 times higher than last year, while ordinary outlays rose from 375.9 million to 454.1 million dollars.

Associated Press Washington Treasury

Paroled Man Fined For Drunken Driving In Steubenville

Preston Madigan, paroled from the West Virginia penitentiary for burglary, was fined and jailed on a drunken driving charge after arraignment in Steubenville. Officers testified he was unfit to drive and his request to leave town for a year was denied. Also fined were Elwood Elliott for reckless driving and Jesse Wellen and Tom Parlett for drunkenness.

Preston Madigan South Fourth _ street Steubenville Ohio C. W. Hollis Madigan West Virginia R. E. Bayliss B. Cline Hollis Elwood Elliott Wadesville Elliott Bowers Williams Martinsburg Pike Miller Plant Nursery Jesse Wellen Tom Parlett F. L. Bean Frederick County

Dillinger Aides Reported Indicted in Chicago

A federal grand jury reportedly returned true bills charging Louis Piquett John Dillinger's lawyer two physicians and Piquett's assistant with harboring Dillinger while he evaded justice. Arthur W OLeary, a law office employee, was among those named.

Associated Press Chicago Federal Grand Jury Louis Piquett John Dillinger Piquett Dillinger Arthur W. O'Leary

150 Years of Methodism Observed at Little Mountain Church

The sesqui centennial observance of the Little Mountain Church of the Bunker Hill Charge continues with Rev. C. S. Luce leading events and speakers tonight including Rev. D. B. Groves Rev. G. A. Luttrell Rev. M. A. Keesecker and Rev. Chas E Lubeck Jr. The oldest Methodist preacher Rev. Charles M. Baldwin aged ninety four will be guest and lead the old time love feast at 11 a m and deliver the historical address at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Sunday Dr Frank Steelam closes with address at 3 p.m. Guests may bring a picnic lunch and ladies serve dinner on grounds.

D. B. Groves G. A. Luttrell M. A. Keesecker Chas. E. Lubeck, Jr Charles M. Baldwin Frank Steelam

No Trace Of Hold-Up Man At Cork And Loudoun Station

Officers reported no clues to the hold up at the American Oil Company filling station on Cork and Loudoun streets. L Glover said a stranger forced him into a room and took the cash, about 56 dollars.

American Oil Company Cork Loudoun L. Glover

Debt talks between U S and Soviet Union collapse

Soviet American debt negotiations totaling over 500 million dollars nearly broke down as Assistant Secretary Moore and Soviet Ambassador Troyanovsky clashed on settlement terms.

Washington Moore Alexander Troyanovsky

World News At A Glance Summary

Washington reports ten dead and many injured from a textile strike. New York financial leaders study a plan for a major steel merger in four years and informal auto merger talks. Chicago notes a shooting on a board member. Danville, Virginia and North Carolina border workers prepare to block entry. Representative Sam Rayburn expects to be House Speaker. Government expenditures exceed one billion dollars this year. Rome papers reprint Ostia slab finds from the second century. Aberdeen’s Lord Raglan foresees racial merger in America. Budapest reports minstrel Gypsies slain in a clash over a beauty.

Washington New York Chicago Ralph M Danville Virginia-North Carolina Sam Reyburn Texas Rome Ostia Aberdeen Scotland Lord Raglan America Anthropological Society Budapest

American Fliers Reach Kirkwall

The two American fliers Prof. Richard A. Light of Yale and Robert Wilson of New Rochelle N Y arrived at Kirkwall Orkney Islands at 12 45 p m after a flight of one hour 35 minutes from the Faroe Islands. The hop nears completion of a trans Atlantic flight.

Associated Press London Richard A. Light Yale Robert Wilson New Rochelle N. Y Kirkwall Orkney Islands Faroe Islands

Volcano Eruption Begins After Hawaii Earthquake

Ki lauea on Hawaii Island erupted within its crater after a light quake. Lava flows from a 500 foot wide cascade about 600 feet above the crater floor. No lava has yet spilled beyond the crater rim.

Associated Press Honolulu Kilauea Hawaii Island

Kidnappers Seize Woman and Boy Near Fayetteville NC

Cumberland County authorities patrolled highways after armed men reported to have abducted a woman and an 18 year old boy from an egg-green car to a green sedan on the Fort Bragg road. Painter James Tyson encountered the group and was forced to wait as the pair were moved away. No confirmed kidnapping report had reached local detectives, but a watch notice circulated.

Associated Press Fayetteville N. C Cumberland County James Tyson Fort Bragg Tyson

Public Sale James B. Russell Residence

Furniture and household goods plus a few antiques to be sold at the home of the late Jas. B. Russell corner Cork and Wash. Streets on Saturday September 8 at 1 30 prompt.

Jas. B. Russell

Soft water used at Winchester Steam Laundry

Winchester Steam Laundry reports use of soft water and lists contact number 28 for inquiries. The brief item notes that the plant employs soft water in its operations and provides a phone reference for customers or suppliers.

Winchester Steam

Pickers Tickets Printed For Evening Star Promotion

Public notices in The Evening Star announce printers' pickup for picker tickets during the August 20 to 21 timeframe. The item emphasizes timely ordering and distribution.

the Evening Star

Regular monthly meeting called by Sarah Zane Fieco

Regular monthly meeting Friday at 8 p m. Every member requested to be present. Matters of importance announced by Captain R H Brown.

Sarah Zane Fieco R. H. Brown

Rouss Fire Co to Hold Monthly Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Rouss Fire Co. will be held Friday evening September 7 at 8 o'clock. All members with uniforms out are asked to return them at this meeting. M. D. Weaver, Pres.

Rouss Fire CO

Funeral for Mrs. Lucinda Foster Kilham Draws Large Attendance

A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the last rites for Mrs. Lucinda Foster Kilham in Hayfield Virginia. She was a longtime church member known for motherly kindness and Christian virtues. The service featured six flower bearers and a church choir hymn during the commitment, with pallbearers named Clowser Hoover Jenkins Redmiler and Graves. Relatives traveled from Alexandria Luray Wilmington Del. Newton Falls Halltown and Millville to attend.

Pauline Clowser Hilda Cather Nannie Orndorff Anna McCormick Cora Pearl Lineberg Charles Clowser Carter Hoover Sterling Jenkins Raymond Redmiler Burdett Graves J. M. Foster J.M. Foster, Jr Herick B. W. Graves Alexandria Frank Foster Som Anion Luray James Foster Wilmington Del Lewis Foster Newton Falls Ohio Dewey Meadows Halltown W. Va Millville

Texas Girl Fliers Hold Out Near East St. Louis

Jean La Rene and Mary Owens, the Texas endurance fliers, refueled at Curtiss-Steinberg Airport near East St. Louis shortly after dawn and planned to remain in the area until favorable weather reports from Chicago.

Associated Press ST. Louis Jean la Rene Mary Owens Endurance Fliers Curtiss-Steinberg Airport East St. Louis Ill Chicago

Feed sellers urged in Frederick County

Frederick County farmers with hay straw or corn fodder to sell this winter are asked to inform County Agent I. Fred Stine. He is compiling a government report on feed availability for drought relief purchases, with potential earnings for suppliers. The data targets individual farmers shippers and wholesale dealers.

Frederick County Fred Stine Stine Drouth

Kidnapping trial halted as Kent collapses in Virginia court

Major Robert C. Kent Jr. suffered a stroke or collapse during day four of his kidnapping trial for Mrs. Mary Hastings in Fincastle Virginia. He was carried in on a stretcher with twitching limbs as Judge Buchanan paused proceedings and sent the jury from the box. The hearing paused but not immediately declared a mistrial, with recovery suggested as possible.

Associated Press Fincastle A. C. Buchanan Robert C. Kent, Jr Mary J. Hastings Kent Buchanan Cour Abe R. M. Howells J. C. Caldwell Wytheville

Walkout of 175000 Garment Union Members Ordered Next Week

The Ladies' Garment Workers Union faces a national strike of 175,000 workers with action set to begin next week. The executive board announced the decision, saying the strike calls are final and no membership ratification is required. Local authorities in South Carolina and North Carolina report arrests as mills face disruptions amid the tense labor climate.

Ladies’ Garment Union New York Eral National Ladies’ Garment Wars Union In Ladies’ Garment Workers Union General Executive Board

Miss Mary Bahman Weds Jerome Blume in Baltimore

Mrs Jane W Anderson of 19 West Cork Street announces the marriage of her granddaughter Miss Mary Virginia Bahman to Mr Jerome Blume of Baltimore Maryland. They were married September 5 in Baltimore with a ring ceremony. Witnesses included Mrs M T Reed, Lee Baker, and Mr and Mrs Howard Brown and daughter. The couple left on a southern trip. The bride's father was C A Bahman and the late Mrs Bahman of the city.

Jane W. Anderson West Cork Street Mary Virginia Bach Jerome ‘ Blume Baltimore M. T. Reed Lee Baker Howard Brown Hackensack N. J

Public Auction Notice at Court House

Public auction announced for Saturday September 8 at 12 noon. Bank shares include 30 Shenandoah Valley National Bank, 10 Potomac Edison 6 percent preferred, 10 National Fruit Product 7 percent preferred. Dunn & Duvall, auctioneers.

Court’ House Shenandoah Valley National Bank Potomac Edison National Fruit Product Dunn & Duvall Aucts

Notice School Route Bidders See Us For Complete Info

Advertising note from Bickers Motor Co inviting bids on school bus bodies with prices and terms. Provides contact window 9 to 5 and directs readers to see them for complete information.

Bickers Motor Co

Pa’s Dozing Brews a Barber’s Troubles

The story shows Pa dozing at the barber shop and answering with uh huh, provoking the barber to give him the works. He leaves slick but broke, unable to pay for sugar to make jelly, and vows to quit dozing in public, with a family plan to test the claim next Sunday.

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Wright Braddock Street Church Christ Sayer Lietette Tather A. Thomas Fre~mont Dick Carl Cather Harold Edwards Eugene Russell Franklin G. Senger Garland R. Quarles D- An F. L. Buckley Flickinger Miller Snyder Alleman Stephens City Kingdom of God Minor C The Friendship Fire Co Marion Anderson Rhodes State Line U. S South Carolina South Carolina National Guardsmen Pate Seneca Georgia Dr. Baldwin Little Mountain Bunker Hill C. S. Luce World News Pickers M. D. Weaver Kilham Star Office Lptf Carolina Mary Hastings Gorman Arthur G. Besse National Asociation of ‘Wool Manufactuers Wool Code Authority Greenville 8. C National Guard B. B. Smith Wood Side Mill Mary Bahlman Jerome Blume
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