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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1933

Page

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Cuban Junta Faces Possible Coup and Navy Move

Havana reports rumblings of a coup by army officers amid a four day old Cuban junta revolt. 200 officers held at the National Hotel as Batista orders them back to posts by 10 a.m. while the Indianapolis sails to Panama, promising cabinet reforms and unity under a coalition administration.

Associated Press Havana Horacio Ferrer Army Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Dr. Ferrer de Cespedes National 300 Fulgencio Batista National Batista United States Indianapolis Swanson Panama Canal Sergio Karbo Executive Commission Karbo Washington

Common Council Praises Life of James Hillyard

The Common Council honors James W. Hillyard longtime City Hall custodian with a memorial resolution. He served over thirty years and was described as loyal and true. Rites were held at his home and Mount Hebron Cemetery with floral tributes from the Police Department and the Council. Pallbearers included Frank Anderson and several doctors and citizens.

James W. Hillyard Common Council of Tty R. Frank Barr Virginia Hillyard South Braddock Street Norman Cooper Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Police Department Common Council Frank Anderson F. I. McClure Howard Jones Edward Jones William Breckenridge A.D Henkel

Stock Dealings Slip to Year’s Lowest Levels

New York report notes Saturday trading failed to spark interest as stock transactions fell to the lowest levels of the year. Professionals traded a limited number of equities on the exchange floor with little price movement and a steady close. Transfers totaled about 250000 shares and Sterling opened at 4.52 dollars.

Associated Press New York

Expect Showers Midweek Across Atlantic States

Weather outlook for the period beginning Monday shows generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with showers expected about the middle of the week. Cooler Sunday night, warmer Tuesday, and cooler by Friday.

The Associated Press Washington Middle Atlantic

Worship Hour Changes September 17

Due to action by the Winchester Ministerial Association the evening service will start at 7 30 p m from Sunday September 17. All church organizations are urged to conform to the change.

Winchester Ministerial Association

Maryland Seeks Custody of Jack Hart Notorious Convict

J Bernard Wells assistant state's attorney of Baltimore asked Cook County to return Jack Hart alias George Red Kelly to Maryland. Hart, life term for murder, escaped twice from Maryland penitentiary and was arrested in Cicero after a shooting brawl. He faces assault to kill charges with a 90000 dollar bond. Baltimore prosecutors urged Hart be sent back. decision on dropping prosecution to be announced Monday.

Chicago J. Bernard Wells Baltimore Thomas J. Courtney Jack Hart Wells Maryland George Red”) Kelly Cicero Cook County Courtney Hart Herg

Winchester Concert Band draws large crowd on Court House lawn

A near record audience enjoyed a high quality Winchester Concert Band program directed by Prof. W. H. McIlwee on the Court House lawn last night. Chairs ran short despite help from R. T. Jones and Company as locals praise the performance and community support. notable pieces included the Elienna Polka by Kieffer and The Fall of Jericho. Capt. Edward H. Diffenderfer, age 90, attended along with former Winchester band members highlighting ongoing community interest.

Winchester W. H. McIlwee Court House R. T. Jones Elienna Kieffer Andrew Dankoss Orville Hoover Jericho Milleenhand Wallace Edward H. Diffenderfer Rouss Fire Company

New Pastor To Preach Sunday At Local Church

The Rev. A. R. Van Cleave, recently from Alabama, arrives to lead First Christian Church succeeding Rev. R. L. Williamson. Services mark a new conference year with Sunday School at 9 45 a m, morning worship and Junior Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m, and evening worship at 8. Morning theme The Minister's Task. evening The Challenge of the Future. A full church attendance is urged and all are invited.

A. R. van Cleave Alabama First Christian Church R. L. Williamson Albemarle County Christian Endeavor

Death removes Judge of U S Circuit Court

Judge William S. Kenyon, 64, of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth District, died at his summer home in LeBasco Maine after a heart attack. A former U S Senator, he resigned in 1922 to join the bench under President Harding and was a Fort Dodge Iowa resident.

Associated Press Lebasco William S. Kenyon United States Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth District Sumer Kenyon United States Senate President Harding Fort Dodge Iowa

For Sale Hotel Furniture Items

For sale hotel beds with box springs bureaus writing desks living room furniture and chairs. Price right for quick sale. See Mr Barr at Hotel Jack 9 8 1p 2t.

Mr. Barr

Loudoun School for Boys and Girls Opens Sept 1

The FT Loudoun School announces opening for boys and girls on September 1. For information call 1051 or 154 W. Miss Cochran will also start her music class at the same time.

FT. Loudoun Miss Cochran

James N. Darr Property to Be Sold at Auction

Public auction set for Thursday September 14 1933 at 12 noon featuring a house and lot on Franklin Street and a house and lot on Shawnee Avenue Shawnee Heights Addition. Advertisement references Larrick trustee Herbert S. Larrick trustee.

Franklin St Shawnee Avenue Shawnee Heights Herbert S. Larrick

Public Laboratories Ad Solicits Laboratory Work

Public Laboratories promotes testing services across disciplines with reasonable rates for the Food and Fruit Industries in Winchester Virginia. The notice provides contact details and dates for submission as part of a statewide solicitation.

Food and Fruit Industries, Inc Winchester

For Rent Apple Packing House Lease

FOR RENT Apple packing house fully equipped noted by Fred L. Glaize. Listing mentions complete facilities and premises available for occupancy seeking interested renters.

Apple Fred L. Glaize

Virginia Girl Chosen to Reign Over Forest Festival

Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd of Berryville Virginia will reign as queen of the Mountain State Forest Festival to be held in Elkins West Virginia October 5 to 7. She is a daughter of U S Senator Harry F Byrd and niece of Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd.

Harry F. Byrd Rosemont Berryville Elkins W. Va Virginia Westwood Beverley Byrd Winchester West Virginia Old Dominion New Dominion Mountain State Forest Cyrus S. Kump Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd Clarke County Byrd United States Sylvia IV Margaret Straley Ripley Katherine Montgomery Wheeling Emily Maxwell Charlesn United States Senate Richard E. Byrd Gunston Hall Washington D. C Miss Byrd Washington, D. C

Food Merchants Here Will Meet Next Wednesday

Winchester food merchants and staff are invited to a 7 30 p m meeting at Rouss Hall hosted by Hoye L Riley chairing the arrangements The program features motion pictures on improved food merchandising followed by a dutch lunch and refreshments Sponsored by a leading county food distributor the event is free with nothing to sell The film titled Visomatic Presentation of Otto Premon

Winchester Rouss Hall Hoye L. Riley Otto Premon

Books Recommended by the Library Highlight Top Selections

The Library reports its six most called for titles over the past six months. Leading picks include 100 000 Guinea Pigs by A Kallet, Always a Grand Duke by the Grand Duke of Russia, Life and Death In Sing Sing by Warden Lawes, Marie Antoinette by Zweig, The Good Earth by Pearl Buck, and The Magnificent Obsession by Lloyd C Douglas. The library remains open until 9 p m each evening.

Roof and Barn Paint Special at Miller & Co

Miller and Co offers low price paint for roofs and barns at 1.79 per gallon. Local store advertises 11 special with MO as part of the deal.

Miller & CO

Lost glasses in black case near Elks Club

Reward offered for return of double lens glasses in a black case missing between Elks Club and home. Contact Frank Feinberg with details.

Elks Club Frank Feinberg

Winchester to see single local contest in November election

Local records show only one contest in Winchester for the November vote 60 days before the general election on November 7 The City Sergeant race has incumbent C Lee Barr facing Lee M Lamp Four state level races include Byrd Wise Peery Price and Saunders facing challengers Several Winchester Clarke and Frederick county posts see incumbents unopposed Magistrate-at-large position in Winchester has no filings yet

Winchester C. Lee Barr Lee M. Lamp Commonwealthttorney James P Reardon W. A. Baker the Revenue Charles P. McVicar United States Harry F. Byrd Henry A. Wise Republcan Virginia George C. Peery Fred McWane James H. Price Howell Royal John R. Saunders Clarence R. Ahalt Blackburn Moore Berryville House of Delegates Clarke Frederick

Qualifying Swim Contest At Rosemont Draws 40 Children

In Berryville Virginia 40 children competed in a finals swim contest at Rosemont pool home of Senator and Mrs Harry F Byrd. Lloyd Williams Post American Legion organized the event with Dr J M Casey teaching. Awards were given in beginners swimmers and junior life saving classes with Red Cross buttons and membership pins awarded to several youngsters.

Berryville Shenandoah River Byrd Frank W. Horton Winchester Shenandoah Paul Wheeler Meade Dorsey Robert Hooker Kermit Rhoden Anne Neville Barnett Ruth Wheeler Goldie Brown Agnes Blybon Carroll Rhoden Anne Laura Parker Anne Thomas Howell Alma Carlisle Marian Ware Alberta Owens Elbert Carlisle Robert Parker Robert Plybon Ruth Feltner Maurice Wisecarver, Jr Charles Enders, Jr Shirley Lickey Richard Potts Roy E. Potts Henry Stokes Maurice Longerbeam Robert Gier Joe Casey Thomas Iden Raymond Rutherford Jack Russell James Billy Owens Joseph Harris, Jr Billy Barnett

Kremer Auction Of House And Kent Street Interest

Auction set for Friday September 15 1933 at 12 noon will offer the two story brick dwelling on Whitlock Avenue with modern improvements and a one half undivided interest in the Anna R Kremer property at 420 North Kent Street. Herbert S Larrick trustee advertises the sale.

Whitlock Avenue Anna R. Kremer N. Kent Street Herbert S. Larrick

Wanted at once collie seeks good home

A notice seeks a home for a nice young female collie. Contact numbers 629J or 41J, 9-9-1p-tf.

Local Quartet Nets 84 Blue Fish In Chesapeake Bay Haul

Four Winchester residents on the Eva M boat near Point Lookout report a record blue fish catch in the Chesapeake Bay. The party captained by Dick Summers hauled 84 blue fish from 2 to 7 pounds, with three hooks or more often on at once, as they fought to reel in the strong school. Police Captain Thomas J. Boyd, Mrs. Boyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Harry joined the fishing trip from Ridge, Md.

Chesapeake Bay Winchester Thomas J. Boyd Oscar Harry Ridge, Md Eva M Dick Summers Point Lookout

Experts Study Horse Disease Across Maryland Farms

Washington experts from the Department of Agriculture are examining a horse illness in southern and eastern Maryland to see if it matches the western encephalomyelitis affecting horses there. In Leonardtown serum from New York and the Midwest helped control an epidemic that killed hundreds of horses, as veterinarians reported this week.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture Maryland H. W. Schoening Leonardtown Mad New York Middle West R. I. Bowles Clement Roy Bell Pearson

Section B to Resume Its Meetings Monday

Members of Section B of the Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church will resume meetings at 3 30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the parish house near the church on West Boscawen street. This will be the first meeting of the fall and winter season with a full attendance requested. Members are urged to bring old clothing for the missionary drive.

Woman’s Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church West Boscawen Street

Death removes D. Lewis Bush long time Winchester figure

D. Lewis Bush, a member of an old Winchester family and longtime cigar maker, died in a Chicago hospital after three months of illness. He moved to Milwaukee before joining Armour in Chicago, leaving behind wife Carrie and children Frank, Mrs. Schatt, and Mrs. Jones. He was active in Braddock Street Methodist Church and Winchester Hiram Lodge and once played in the Union Cornet Band.

D. Lewis Bush Winchester Chicago Bertha Boehm Allen Gray Mr. Bush Daniel and Mary Bush Loudoun Street Armour Bush Cigar and Tobacco Trust Milwaukee Wis Armour Company Carrie Peter Schatt William Jones Frank Bush Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Winchester Hiram Lodge of Masons Old Union Cornet

Two Women Die in Philadelphia Bus Car Collision

In western Philadelphia early today a bus collided with a small automobile killing Mrs. Joseph Small of Essington and Rose Whalen, 26, of Philadelphia. Four others were critically injured including the automobile's driver Richard Neals and his three children, while the bus driver Frederick Schlegel, 42, was arrested.

Associated Press Philadelphia Joseph Small Essington Pap Rose Whalen Richard Neals Mary Patricia Charlotte Small Frederick Schlegel

Navy planes depart for Costa Rica base from Coco Solo

In the Canal Zone on September 9 twenty five navy planes including three squadrons from the fleet air base at Coco Solo flew a mission from Puer to Culebra and on to Costa Rica to establish an advance operations base.

Associated Press Colon Canal Zone Fleet Air Base Coco Solo Puerto Culebra Costa Rica

Body of 10 year old Margaret McCarthy found near Harvard area

The Somerville girl was reported missing midday and later found strangled in bushes near the Harvard Theological School in Cambridge. Police noted marks on the throat and concluded she was killed elsewhere, with her shoes missing. Detective Captain John J. Canney led the investigation.

Harvard Theological School Cambridge Mass Margaret McCarthy Somerville John J. Canney Margaret John M. McCarthy Albert Capone Capone

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Mississippi Navy Department Havana Harbor James Hillyard Grand Jury U. S. Circuit Court James N. Darr Princess A. Kallet Alexander Grand Duke of Russia Sing Sing L. E. Lawes Stefan Zweig Pearl Buck Lloyd C. Douglas Frank Horton Robert C. Kremer Mid-West Winchester Businness
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