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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1934

Page

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Maryland primary features mass candidate slate and local races

Maryland voters faced long ballots in the primary selecting among about 1,500 state and local candidates for governor US Senate Congress and the House of Delegates. Frederick County votes on alcohol legalization under a liquor law provision. In Baltimore a first disturbance surfaced as factions clashed in a Democratic contest. A separate item notes Olin D. Johnson's upset win in South Carolina’s Democratic primary for governor.

Associated Press Baltimore United States Senate Congress House of Delegates State Senate Frederick Charles C. Ritchie Columbia D. C Chiquola Honea Path South Carolina Spartansburs Olin D. Johnson Vetera Cole L. Blease United States Blease Johnson Bryson

Ickes Orders Skyline Drive Open on Saturday

Secretary Ickes announced Skyline Drive across the Blue Ridge Shenandoah National Park would open to the public on Saturday along its entire length. He noted not all sections are in good travel condition but demand to begin use was high and the opening was determined.

Virginia Valley Turnpike Lee Highway Association Washington New Market Ickes George C. Peery Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive Blue Ridge Mountains Shenandoah, National Park

Miss Fanny Brent Atkinson Dies at Nephew’s Home

Miss Atkinson a longtime Maryland Virginia resident died after a lingering illness at her nephew George B Garrott home in Knoxville Born June 28 1850 near Harpers Ferry W V she lived in Berryville Halltown Hagerstown and spent years with kin in Knoxville and Berryville Survivors include sister Emma Atkinson five Garrott nieces and nephews four grandnephews and one grandniece Funeral services set for 10 am Thursday at Knoxville home with burial in Bolivar W Va Lutheran Cemetery conducted by Rev G G Sydner

Fanny Brent Atkinson Maryland Virginia George B. Garrett Miss Atkinson Halltown W. Va Hagerstown Barton van Buren Garrett Knoxville George Atkinson Berryville Garrott Jne Atkinson Emma _ Atkinson Emily Garrott Frederick City Cora Garrott Mabel Pearl Baltimore George Garrott The New York Times Jacob Garrott Alexandria Martin Garrott Pan-American Airways Para Brazil William Garrott University of Maryland Virginia Garrett Brunswick High School Lutheran Bolivar G. G. Sydner Presbyterian Church Charles Town

Glaize Re-Elected City Council President

J L Glaize a veteran council member was unanimously chosen to serve as president after completing W Nelson Page’s term. He has served about 25 years on the council and was nominated by Fred W Forney with Frank Barr seconding. The meeting also directed police to curb traffic violations and discussed reducing committee numbers by consolidation. A local sign painter Charles Shewbridge offered free metal trash cans in exchange for painting rights.

J. L. Glaize W. Nelson Page Fred W. Forney Glaize Frank Barr Ralph Snapp Barr H. H. Hable Anderson Charles Shewbridge Shewbridge Lee Coble P. J Marshall Dr. Snapp Mr. Forney Frank Krebs Fred L. Glaize C. R. Anderson R. Frank Barr C. D. Barnett F. W. Forney Peyton J. Marshall P. D. Miller Emmory Snapp Messrs W. W. Dellinger J. H. Henry

Reggie Mapp to Start Sundays for Park Club

Park officials announce they have secured star right hand pitcher Reggie Mapp from the Virginia League Portsmouth and V P I as a key addition for the World Series run. He will pitch Sunday’s second series game against O Sullivan and may appear in Saturday’s match against a top Valley club, with Front Royal as a possible foe. Fans urged to attend both games.

Park Ball Club Reggie” Mapp Portsmouth New York Giants John McGraw Southern Association Mapp the Park O'Sullivan Front Royal

Change Of Hours At ABC Store Announced Today

A. B. C. store changes hours announced this morning by manager A L Baker after a visit by inspector T W Stephens yesterday. Weekdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Previously 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

ABC A. L. Baker Mangaer T. W. Stephens

Two Girls Die After Bandit Car Crash Near Alliance

Eugenia Nimereala and Jane Quilter, both 18, of Louisville Ohio, were killed when the car they rode in was struck at a crossroad near Alliance by a stolen escape vehicle from an Alliance drug store holdup. One robber, William Ranger of Akron, died in the crash as two gunmen fled the scene. The girls were heading to enroll at Kent State Normal College for the fall term.

Alliance Eugenia Nimereala Jane Quilter William Ranger Akron Alliance R Louisville Kent State Normal College

Hospital radios case stirs Morro Castle survivor story

Princeton Hospital received 16 year old Morro Castle survivor Lewis Perrine after he collapsed at his aunt’s home. Federal investigators were barred from questioning him as they sought details on a claimed shipboard shooting during the fatal fire. Separately, George W. Rogers testified about a past radio operators’ strike and alleged agitator behavior aboard the liner.

Associated Press Princeton N. J Lewis Perrine Morro Castle Princeton Hospital Perrine Howard C. Warren United States Attorney’s Office New York United States Army Raymond E. Perrine Winchester George W. Rogers George Alagana Rogers Dickerson N. Hoover Department of Commerce Alagna Ene Robert R. Wilmott

Roosevelt Seeks Reason In Bank Loan Rules Amid NRA Study

Hyde Park reports President Roosevelt pushing for a rule of reason in bank loan approvals as Mor genthau and federal financing heads discuss a uniform system. He cites cases of rejected loans and notes intent to place NRA enforcement under the Justice Department while denying NRA reorganization talks with Richberg.

Theacta Press Hyde Park N. Y Rondbest Morgenthau Jones Jesse Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation John Fahey Home Loan Board Donald Richberg Executive Council NRA Richberg Pues S. Johnson

Rouss Fire Company to Meet for Hagerstown Convention Plans

Rouss Fire Company announces a special meeting on Wednesday evening September 12 at eight o'clock to arrange attendance at the Hagerstown convention. The notice, signed by M. D. Weaver, president, lists Saturday September 15 as the related date.

Rouss Fire Company Hagerstown M.D. Weaver

Plans to Launch Annual Red Cross Drive in Western Virginia

The Red Cross aims to form nine district roll call areas in Western Virginia with district centers in Winchester Culpeper Staunton and others. Meetings are set for October 1 to 3 at George Washington Hotel Culpeper and Stonewall Jackson Hotel, as districts organize and recruit members while stressing Red Cross services remain separate from federal agencies. Virginia lags in membership growth, though gains occur in several southern states, and campaigns focus on rebuilding chapter finances amid recent losses.

Virginia Teets Red Cross John L. Teets Winchester-Frederick County Shenandoah County Clarke Warren County Coors Winches Page County Rappahannock Culpeper County Greene County Madison Orange County Culpeper Rockingham County Highland County Augusta County Rockbridge County Benna Vista Staunton George Washington Hotel Winchester Lord Culpeper Stonewall Jackson Headquarters Ince Wll Western West Virginia Maryland Tennessee Louisiana Western Virginia Hx A South

Bogus One Dollar Bills Reported In Local Businesses

Counterfeit one dollar bills have appeared in the past several days at drug stores beer stands and mercantile shops. The prints carry series number N40726810A and begin with A and end with A. Front ink is faded though backs mimic genuine notes making detection easy for merchants.

Pickers Tickets Printing Reminder in The Evening Star

Notice urges readers to print pickers tickets now, citing publication in The Evening Star. Details are sparse and originate from a small classified notice style snippet.

the Evening Star

Fire aboard freighter Bradburn near Balboa reported

The British freighter Bradburn sailing from Houston to the Panama Canal reported a fire in its No 2 hold while returning to Balboa from the Canal Zone. Three ships have burned in five days in Atlantic and Pacific routes, with prior fires on Santa Rita and Morro Castle. The Bradburn, 4,738 tons, built 1930, is operated by Leeds Steamship Co. of Great Britain.

Associated Press BAL C. Z Bradburn Tampa Canal Zone Kobe Japan Brandburn Balboa Leeds Steamship Company Great Britain New York U. S Grace Santa Rita Colombia Ward Morro Castle Jersey Boia W Hartlepool Eng Liopds da Bidderford Houston Tex Galveston Corpus Christi Panama Canal

Lindbergh Plane Awaiting Parts

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh were grounded in Wichita awaiting parts for their plane from St Louis after one left wheel support failed during landing. Minor damage was reported and mechanics said the craft may not be ready until tomorrow.

Associated Press Wichita Kas Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis

World News Roundup Narrows on Roosevelts Fireproof Vessels Push

Globe brief reports Roosevelt backing legislation for fireproof ocean vessels following the Morro Castle disaster. Lindberghs await parts after slight landing damage. Gor man urges Roosevelt to push governors toward fair troop use in textile strikes. Turner and Pangborn depart for Newark to set a transcontinental record. Rogers testifies over crew discontent aboard ship. Bank examiners urged to apply rule and reason. Navy reveals plans for a 38 day Pacific war game. Italian heir prospect intrigues Naples crowds. Liberals and Labour demand inquiry into armament firms. British freighter en route to Kobé reports a fire.

Associated Press Hyde Park Roosevelt Morro Castle Wichita Kans Charles A. Lindbergh Washington Francis J. Gorman Burbank Cal Roscoe Turner Clyde Pangborn trans-Pacific Flier Newark New York G. W. Rogers George Alagna San Pedro Pacific Navy Naples Naples Bay London Labor Party Christobal Kobé Japan

Mill owner shot in North Carolina riot at Sayles plant

Massachusetts police rush to Norton as Sayles Finishing strikers eject court order. Two men shot in Rhode Island guard duty clash near 2000 strong crowd. Governor Green warns disperse. Norton guards seize goods. authorities say not martial law. Textile strike politics reach Roosevelt request for fairness in troop use.

Massachusetts Norton Roosevelt Associated Press Batlesvilleri Rhode Island National Otre Sayles Theodore Francis Green Forest City N. C D. D. Little, Jr Florence Mill Mass Defiance Bleachery New York Boston Joseph B. Ely Defiance Washington Francis J. Gorman Textile Strike Committee President Roosevelt Gorman

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Dlin D. Johnson Michigan Ickes Orders Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection Orro Castle Hospital Department of Justice BANK Rouss Fire CO City City Shenandoah, Clarke and Warren Pickers Rhode Island City Lindbergh World News Bush Factory of Sayles Co Saylesville N.C
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