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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1932
Page
1
The Kermit Orndorff murder case faced a slow jury selection as two men were needed to hear the charge. The defendant entered a not guilty plea despite a milling crowd outside the courthouse and a tense courtroom led by prosecutors ready to present the evidence.
Commonwealth Attorney Harrison began presenting evidence in the murder trial of Kermit Orndorff as Deputy Sheriff DeHaven testified that Orndorff admitted killing his wife Frances Nicholas Orndorff on December 29. The court then selected a jury panel of twenty to hear the Commonwealth versus Orndorff in Frederick County Circuit Court.
Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley pleaded with the American Legion to put patriotism above politics at the 14th national convention in Portland engaging boos from some veterans. J. J. Deighan said a resolution condemning Hoover over the bonus army eviction would be unfavorably reported.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd will fly to major eastern cities and as far west as Chicago and south to Nashville to promote the National Economy League. The tour aims to boost membership in Boston starting Sept 15 with league officials and business leaders aboard. Byrd warned against taxation and called the government influence a threat to the nation.
J E Combs landed a 26 pound Mississippi catfish 36 inches long in the Shenandoah river east of town. The ex experienced angler fought the fish before securing it and displaying the catch on ice at the Star Restaurant on East Boscawen street drawing curious locals.
The local Red Cross asks for homes for two attractive girls aged six and eight. Their home life has prompted Red Cross involvement. Interested parties should contact Miss Stowers, executive secretary of the local chapter.
A Winchester piano dealer promotes a yearly sale with seventy years of skillful yesteryear craft. The Brawner Music Store offers five apartment uprights and two grand pianos with tuning and repair as specialists. Open evenings at 3 South Cameron Street.
Classified ad notes a 1931 Ford four door sedan offered at a sacrifice price as a real bargain. Contact H. W. Ebert for more details.
Carolyn Quantz named member of the American Guild of Organists announces piano harmony services. Contact via Telephone 1495-W 13-1p-5t for arrangements and performances.
Large quantity apples sought by Grimes Jonathan and King David at Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange packing plant for packing and shipment on current orders. Phone 1200 Winchester Va. Also notice of Thos L Perry sale September 15 at Paper Mill Road with 80 cattle and 50 hogs.
George Hutchinson and seven companions were rescued near Angmagssalik Greenland after a crash while en route from New York to London. The British trawler Lord Talbot towed the group ashore and salvaged instruments and supplies. They expected to sail to England or be dropped at Iceland.
Col M Roszel superintendent of Shenandoah Valley Academy and past master of Masons will address Winchester Hiram Lodge on fraternalism. The meeting is scheduled for 8 o clock.
An advertising notice urges readers to place orders for picker tickets before the rush. It mentions STAR OFFICE and a dated reference 8 31 1p tf, signaling a sale event or solicitation for tickets.
Harold Kuhlman Moberly 38 died two hours after an accidental fall down stairs at his Richmond boarding house. He was a Western Electric supervisor with Baltimore headquarters and had supervised Richmond construction for years. Survived by widow Eudora McTier and daughter Elizabeth. Funeral held in Frederick after services at Winchester. He earlier worked as wire chief for Chesapeake and Potomac, later joining Western Electric. Wife trained as nurse in Winchester.
President Lebrun refused clemency for Dr. Paul Gorguloff the man who killed former President Paul Doumer. He was ordered to be guillotined the next day after confessing the crime. Appeals argued insanity. Doumer was shot at a public gathering in Paris last May.
Very last series 1931 Ford Victoria five passenger coupe in deluxe black with gold stripe and Broadcloth upholstery. Sold for 686 dollars recently, now offered at 365 dollars with buyer friendly terms by Bickers Motor Co. 10-1p-21 Ford Dealer.
Local promotion invites buyers to spend per hundred dollars on new or used Chevrolets at Winchester Chevrolet. Each hundred dollars earns 400 chances toward a 1932 Chevrolet Coach giveaway, with coupons also available on parts and labor sales.
A Washington Star quote presents Uncle Eben asserting that a bull frog lacks a neck yet can produce more than a giraffe, illustrating a proverb about appearances and usefulness.
Maine Democrats gained a lead over Republicans with Brann leading for governor by 1 160 votes and Moran trailing in the second district as Reedy held a district one advantage. Roosevelt, en route, called Maine results a near Democratic victory if the Republican margin stayed below 20 000.
In Kure Japan today a ferry boat capsized in the backwash of a steamer killing twenty four workers at the Kure Naval Arsenal. The 100 passengers on board included several women.
A brief reflection praising the Boy Scout movement. Coolidge lauds its inception, purpose, and code, calling it a powerful instrument for good and highlighting its foundation in right thinking and acting for personal and social life.
A four person crew led by Dr. Leon M. Pisculli launches from Floyd Bennett Field aboard “The American Nurse” in a non stop attempt to Rome. Miss Edna Newcomer a Williamsport parachute jumper aims to honor Florence Nightingale. Pilot William Ulbrich brings 3 800 hours of experience and the craft carries medical gear and emergency provisions for rapid rescue use.
A series of brief items from New York Melbourne Seattle and Stockholm report quirky incidents and local happenings. Ole Olson sustains a hip injury after a knife scare at a New York elevated station while public safety and hospital crews respond.
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