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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1934

Page

5

Market In Stocks Sluggish Ahead Of Maine Vote

Stocks closed slightly lower in a quiet session with little news of import to the market. Trading was muted as investors awaited Monday's Maine election and possible financing outcomes. total New York stock sales reached 211,400 shares with several concerns like cotton and government securities showing modest moves.

Associated Press New York Financial’ District U. S Maine Een

Philadelphia Livestock And Produce Market Commentary

Livestock and produce market data show slaughter cattle mostly good quality with price ranges from 6.50 to 8.00 for steers and 4.75 to 5.75 for heifers. Cows bring 2.75 to 4.75, calves steady, hogs mixed from 7.30 to 7.85 per hundredweight, and sheep and lambs at 5.50 to 7.80 for lambs. Philadelphia market pages note dressed poultry prices and USDA trading status with steady to unchanged grades.

Associated Press Phia Philadelphia U. Si Dept

Fire destroys large passenger liner Morro Castle

Emergency crews race to the Sandy Hook area after a massive blaze engulfs the 11,620 ton liner Morro Castle on a voyage from Havana to New York. More than 200 people perish as survivors are ferried to safety and bodies are seen in the water.

New York Havana Sandy Hook N. J Coast Guard Jersey Charles Cochrane Klyn Atlantic e@ Morro Castle

Morro Castle Fire Tragedy Claims Crew and Passengers

The Morro Castle burned off Asbury Park after leaving Havana, killing and injuring many. Captain Robert Wilmot died of a heart attack aboard during the crisis. Lifeboats saved 85 survivors, including a Hartford couple who swam ashore. Coast guard cutters and ships aided, with reports of bodies seen at sea and debris fading into the fog.

T. Castle Morro Castle Havana Robert Wilmot Lea E Cer W. F. Warms Monarch of Bermuda Cleveland Savannah Jersey New Jersey National Guard Abraham Coen Hartford Asbury Park Coast Guard Tampa Warms Morrow Castle New York City Shark River New York Harbor

Morro Castle Disaster Triggers Wreck Search Across Ports

Rescue efforts accelerated as fog shrouded the wreckage of the Morro Castle off Havana port. New Jersey guards joined crews circling the scene while boats reported survivors and casualties among 65 rescued on the Monarch of Bermuda.

Havana A. Harry Moore New Jersey New Jersey National Guardes Morro Castle Monarch Bermuda Renne Mendez Capote Mary Robinson Richmond Hill N. Y Lucille M. L. McElheney Plainfield N. J Ward Line Furness-Bermuda Dock New York City Bay Manhattan West Fifties New York Andrea F. Luckenbach Brooklyn Cleveland Morro’ Castle Savannah Jersey

West Virginia Officers Enter Shooting Match at Fairmont

State police officer George Miller and accompanying Virginians Lieutenant Thomas and Officers Rush Crosby and McWilliams travel to Fairmont West Virginia to join a shooting contest with local and state officers.

George Miller State Police Fairmont W. Va West Virginia Thomas Rush, Crosby and McWilliams

Recruits Sought for Hawaii and Panama Service

Sergeant Harry Smith in charge of Army recruiting in Winchester announced that Hawaii and Panama service is in demand. Applicants must be 18 to 35 years old and bring birth certificates when applying at the post office.

Harry Smith United States Army Winchester Hawaii Panama

Middletown Red Cross Unit Honored for Shirt Production

Mrs. Hunter Grim, chair of the Winchester Frederick county chapter production committee, thanked the Middletown unit for its summer effort turning over 53 garments. Miss May Ginn reported with helpers including Florence Jenkins Mabel Jenkins and many local residents contributing to the project.

Hunter Grim Red Cross Winchester - Frederick County Middletown May Ginn Ginn Florence Jenkins Mabel Jenkins Charles Hammack J. P

Rouss Firemen Name Committee On Alarm System

At a Rouss Fire Company meeting a committee of Lee Lamp Andrew Bel M D Weaver and Cecil Grim was formed to confer with other city fire companies on purchasing a fire alarm system. A Fire School will be held at Reuss Engine House likely this month with John H Pat Dunn as instructor. The company will attend the chiefs convention in Hagerstown on September 15 with a parade at 5 pm accompanied by the band.

Rouss Fire Company Lee Lamp Andrew Bel M. D. Weaver Cecil Grim Reuss John H Pat) Dunn Richmond Virginia League of Municipalities Hagerstown

Golf Club Pool To Be Formally Opened Saturday

The Winchester Golf Club pool is completed and open to members. Built for over 3000 dollars, it is described as one of the finest in the region. A formal opening celebration is planned for next Saturday with members from the Alexandria Country Club as guests.

Associated Press Winchester Golf Club Alexandria Country Club Winchester Club

League Council Deadlocked Over Russian Entry

In Geneva on September 8 the League of Nations council failed to reach a decision on admitting Russia. Poland balked at an eastern European security post proposed by France and Russia, while Joseph Beck announced Poland is negotiating directly with Moscow.

Associated Press Geneva Council of the League of Nations Russia League Poland France Joseph Beck Council Moscow

Archduke Otto Hopes to Return to Vienna Throne

Archduke Otto declares in a letter to old empire officers that he hopes soon to return to Vienna to advance his claim to the Austrian throne. The note was received in Vienna today as he pursues legitimist aims.

Associated Press Vienna Archduke Otto Tony

Charles Harmer Pleads Guilty in Fighting Charge

Charles Harmer pleaded guilty to fighting and was fined 15.25 after police tag yesterday.

Charles Harmer

Movies and Your Child Health in Hollywood Values

The article argues children imitate movie roles and that Hollywood promotes values focused on wealth and excitement rather than character. It warns this moral clash with family and school ideals confuses youths and shapes future behavior for millions under twentyone who spend hours weekly at the cinema.

Hollywood Joan Crawford Norma Shearer Hamlet

Red Men Assemble for Centennial National Council

Baltimore hosts the centennial session of the Great Council of the United States Improved Order of Red Men with hundreds of delegates registering. Worthington P. Wachter of Hagerstown and Arthur J. Ruland of Binghamton will be guests of honor succeeding him as natural executive head.

Associated Press Baltimore Great Council of the

Reverend Whitehurst to Address Braddock Street Class

The Rev R V Whitehurst will teach the Young Christian Class at Braddock Street M E Church South tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. All persons are cordially invited to attend.

Associated Press R. V. Whitehurst Braddock Street M. E. Church South Tomorow

Local market prices for flour, dairy, eggs and livestock

Daily market sheet lists prices for Patent Brand flour bags from 12 to 98 pounds and per barrel. shelled corn, cracked corn, mixed feed, dairy feeds, corn meal, scratch feed, screenings, middlings, and bigg mash. Retail and wholesale flour and dairy prices, eggs, broilers, butterfat, and livestock quotes included.

Star Secnesess Scccencee Csacsacee Eveceses Lps Wwecess Soccesseesse Seave Adeden Sseee CORR Fao

Murder Trial for Neal Myers Given to Jury in Mills Case

In Norman Oklahoma at 12:45 p m the murder trial of Neal Myers for Marian Mills death was sent to a jury to decide between life sentence or acquittal. In Birmingham Alabama at 12:45 p m a jury heard Harold Taylor 28 charged with slaying Faye New 19 with three verdict options first degree murder second degree murder or acquittal.

Norman Okla Neal Myers Marian Mills University of Oklahoma Birmingham Ala Jefferson County Harold Taylor Faye New

Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations

Closing prices in Chicago show futures and cash grain levels. Wheat and corn values span Sept to May contracts with gains and mixed quotes. oats, barley, lard, bellies listed. Baltimore and Winchester spot and delivered prices noted.

Chicago the Star Associated Press Baltimore Winchester

Tideless Great Lakes Show Subtle Tidal Effects

Observers report near tideless Great Lakes with claimed three inch tidal pulsations at Chicago during spring tides. Secondary undulations of a few inches, with periods of one to four inches, are noted as well.

Great Lakes Chicago

Growing Interest In Special Meeting In Tent

Evangelist Japhet described as the little man with a big message will preach at 7 30 this evening in the gospel tent beside the First Brethren Church on Berryville avenue. He will speak again Sunday at 11 on Fat and Skinny Sheep and tomorrow evening at 7 30 on The Thing That Is Damning Winchester. He also speaks at the Bible School 9 45 with a message for children. His last address used John 14 6 I am the way and was praised as uplifting and humorous.

Japhet First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Winchester Bible School Evangelist Japhet Christ

Golden Rulers Offer Special Feature Sunday

The Golden Rule Bible Class presents a Sunday feature by a quintet from the Albin Church. Singers John Pelter Guy Smith N E Daugherty Snider and Ellsworth Orn perform several selections. Rev H S Sydenstricker, the class teacher, promises an interesting lesson. All are invited.

Albin Church John Pelter Guy Smith N. E. Daugherty Snider Ellsworth Orn H. S. Sydenstricker

Fleet Admiral Reeves Hosts Reception Aboard New Mexico

Norfolk Virginia September 8 Admiral Joseph M Reeves commander in chief of the United States fleet was at home aboard his flagship the New Mexico to welcome delegations from Hampton Roads cities and Virginia.

Nofolk dAdmiral Joseph M. Reeves United States New Mexico Hampton Roads Virginia

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