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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1934

Page

6

Free Baptists 54th Annual Session Opens in Mount

Shenandoah Free Baptist in Mount S F B Church hosts the 54th annual session with Rev 8 presiding. Virginia Maryland Alabama area churches attend. Key events include an introduction sermon by Rev I J Jenkins and a laymen’s program led by John Johnson.

Shenandoah Free Baptist Son Mount F. B Southek Street Virain Virginia Maryland Alvania I. J. Jenkins Lupie J. T. Wallace John Johnson Women's Missionary Society Emma Robinson Minnie Jenkins Luray Hom Mickens D D St. Albans W. Va Dr. Randolph Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention Mickens Beh, Johnson Berryville

Strike tightens in Martinsburg as 1400 out again

In Martinsburg area mills 1400 workers are out with only about 150 of 1700 returning to work. Troopers patrol plants while management plans to operate with a skeleton crew. Union organizers distribute leaflets and arrange meetings, but no disorders reported. Virginia Woolen Mill officials say no special night guard is needed.

Inerwoven West Inta Pennsylvania Winchster Berkeley Martinsburg Virginia Woolen Iwe Baltimore Lsbor H.B. McCormac Virginia Woolen Mill McCormac Ave Jobber

Record Low Yearly Temp in Lake Su Region

Weather bureau reports northern Minnesota in the Lake Su section records the lowest average annual temperature of any U S region. The finding compares across sections, highlighting extreme cold in that area.

Weather Bureau Minnesota Lake Su United States

Strikes, Guards Called In Amid Textile Turmoil

In Washington Francis J. Gorman and other strike committee members met with President Roosevelt's textile strike board amid talks on peace plans. Violence erupted at Lonaconing Maryland as General Textile Mills resumed with strikers and pickets clashing. engineer Beaton Joseph Jones was beaten and guards dispersed crowds with tear gas at E M Holt Weave Mills Burlington North Carolina with four arrests and bayonets.

Senate Gorman Washington Francis J. Gorman Tee Roosevelt Shorty Lonaconing Lonaconing General Textile Mills, Inc General Textile Textile Cumberland Beaton Joseph Jones C. M. Walters Huster Hotchkiss Ae” Eee Celanese -Corpisratif America Capaets Alleghany County Trades Council Cumberland Textile Unions Celanese EG Eto Burlington N. C E. M. Holt Theodore Fountain Raleigh

Telephone Girl Fatally Injured In An Auto Crash

Mrs. Rachel Ensor a 22 year old telephone operator from Washington died in Havre De Grace hospital after her car struck a pole on a rain slick road near Aberdeen. She was en route to New York and was accompanied by Thelma Comer who was unharmed.

Associated Press Havre DE Grace Rachel Ensor Washington Havre de Grace Hospital Aberdeen Ensor Thelma Comer New York

Reemployment Agent Abducted In South Carolina

J. L. Keitt supervisor of the national re employment for Pied mont South Carolina was abducted and robbed of his automobile and 25 by two men in Greenwood on Sept 14 He was held at gunpoint forced to drive to woods two miles from town then robbed and left with a three hour gag on reporting the incident

Greenwood D. C J. L. Keitt Piedmont South Carolina Keitt

Winchester Club Hosts Belle Haven for Golf Match and Opening

Members of Belle Haven Country Club of Alexandria visit Winchester Golf Club for a return mixed Scotch foursomes match. A gala day includes a club championship won by Fred A. Read Jr. over Clarke Cooper Cup, with Fred L. Glaize Jr. taking the consolation. The new swimming pool opens with diving and races amid plans for a second flight contest and prize money.

Winchester Golf Club Belle Haven Country Club Alexandria Blue Ridge Club Millwood Read Fred A. Read, Jr Clarke Cooper C Cooper Fred L. Glaize, Jr Stuart Eltings Glaize Coffey

Fireman Killed As A Railroad Bridge Collapses

Selma Feree fireman of a Virginia Central Railway freight train was instantly killed when the engine plunged through a trestle weakened by heavy rains. Engineer Willie Pollard was scalded and brakeman William Martin injured as a washout 60 feet long washed out supports between Fredericksburg and the scene, while the Rappahannock river rose and flood damaged houses in nearby localities.

Associated Press Fredericksburg Selma Feree Brock Road Virginia Cretral Railway Orange Willie Pollard William Martin Rappahannock Falmouth

Houde Co May Face Prosecution Over Labor Ruling

Labor Relations Board chief says DOJ likely to prosecute Houde engineering of Buffalo for not complying with a board order to recognize an AFL unit representing all employees. The case arose after a plant election where the AFL won over Houde Welfare and Athletic Association, setting a precedent that majorities govern bargaining.

Associated Press Washington Lloyd Garrison Labor Relations Board Justice Department Houde Engineering Company Bufalo Houde Company American Federaion of Labor Unit A. F. of L. Union Houde Welfare and Athletic Association Board of NRA

Censorship Shuts Some Phases of Arms Probe

The Senate munitions committee ordered censorship on portions of its broad weapons probe amid protests from at least five foreign governments. Names of Chinese officials linked to commissions from a Du Pont agent in 1932 were barred from records and press. The move followed talks between Hull and Roper with the committee, with Nye declining to discuss details.

Associated Press Washington Senate Munitions Committee du Pont Stephen Rashenbush Hull Roper Nye R.N. D

Morro Castle Disaster Inquiries Stir Debate In Congress

Debates rise over the Morro Castle disaster and the role of a coast guard cutter in sending Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen home from Greenland. Senator Hastings accuses officials of fault and calls for a full inquiry into the Champlain voyage and related decisions.

Morro Castle Stanley Morris Guide 20 Bell Boy Brooklyn Sea Girt Washington Coast Guard Ruth Bryan Owen Greenland Hastings R-Del Senatorial-Congressional Committee

Morro Castle disaster probes held hearings on ship orders and lifeboats

Testimony from M L McElheny and fireman Kempf details life boat evacuation gaps and officer conduct as officials push for stricter port inspections and disaster safeguards following the Morro Castle fire.

Virgins Parade Prepares for Marriage Rite in Ontong Java

In Leuaniua Ontong Java north of the Solomon Islands the annual parade of the virgins features unmarried girls walking two by two down a coconut lined street in scant dress to display charms for would be husbands. Girls here typically marry at about eighteen.

Leuaniua Ontong Java Solomon ‘Islands

Stock Market Slips as Stimulus Fades on Sept 14

A weak session on the New York market sees stocks drift down after a morning lull, with overall declines of 1 to 3 points and few gains. Grains and rubber drop, bonds ease, and the dollar stays firm as pessimism eclipses actual business, though some late support softens losses. Total NYSE volume reaches 835,375 shares with notable names such as Allied Chemical, General Electric, General Motors, U.S. Steel, and Chrysler closing lower or mixed.

New York U.S Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Allied Chemical American Can American Smelters American Tel. & Tel Atch. Topeka & S. Fe Bethlehem Steel

Commissioners Sale of Residence and Orchard Property

A foreclosure sale of four parcels in Frederick County Va is set for October 13 1934 at 11 am in Winchester. Parcels include a 29 acre residence with orchard 15 room house and outbuildings plus three adjacent parcels of 5 9 acres and an unimproved 50 ft by 150 ft lot. Terms require one third cash with the remainder in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and bond.

Meta L. Richards M. B. Richards Union Bank of Winchester County Court House Winchester City of Richards Avenue Richards, Avenue J. J. Harmer Frederick County Virginia Richards J. Av. Harmer Circuit Court Miller Brothers Edmonia S. Baker J. M. Orndorff Dove John P. Allen North Loudoun Street M. M. Lynch Duvall & Dunn

Revival Service Closes Sunday at Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant West Virginia United Brethren Church will end a two week revival with two services this Sunday. The morning service follows Sunday School at 11 00 a m and the evening service at 800 p m will feature stereo films including Bless Be the Tie To the Sweet Bye and Bye The Good Shepherd The Holy City Tie We Meet and My Jesus I Love Thee. Communion baptism and reception of members will be observed.

Mount Pleasant W. Va United Brethren Church Holy City Jesus

Public Sale of Valuable Farm and Orchard Property

Special Commissioner announces a public auction of 153 acres in Frederick County Virginia near Stephens City. Forty acres are orchard with twenty acres bearing or near bearing and 500 peach trees aged three years. Property includes a two story six room house, barn and silo. Sale is cash on day of sale in front of Winchester County Court House on October 8 1934 at 3 PM.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of Alexandria Clark P. Wright, Et Als Winchester Stephens City

Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock and Produce Market Report

Baltimore market notes cattle prices by category with steers heifers cows calves and hogs across weight classes and trends. Philadelphia poultry eggs and egg white pack specials reported with prices and grade changes.

Baltimore Philadelphia U. S. Dept

Two Men Fined In Police Court For Drunkenness And Reckless Driving

Two men were fined in Police Court this morning. Will Adams was assessed 10.25 dollars in fines and costs for being drunk. Franklyn L Payne charged with reckless driving was assessed 10.25 dollars.

Will Adams Franklyn L. Payne

Grain futures and spot prices in Chicago and other markets

Daily closing quotations show Chicago futures for wheat and corn across Sept and Dec contracts with small percentage changes. Spot prices list Chicago No 2 red wheat around 1.06 and various corn and oats grades, plus Baltimore wheat spot and Winchester corn quotes for September.

Chicago The Star Red Press Baltimore Winchester

Pepper Used In Payroll Theft At Baltimore Bureau

A poorly dressed man pepper sprayed the paymaster and fled with $420 from the Baltimore Transient Bureau. The incident occurred after he had breakfast at the shelter, as he entered the second floor office and assaulted Herman Avery before escaping.

Associated Press Baltimore Baltimore Transient Bureau Herman Avery

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Free Baptists Shenandoah Valley Baptist Association Fred. A. Read, Jr Clarke Cooper Houde Co Lambs Senaer Jersey City Mary T. Norton M. L. Mcelheny Plainfield N. J Department of Commerce Inquiry Board Mcelheny Dickerson N. Hoover New York City John Kempf Department of Commerce Board Hoover Kempf Point Pleasant Java Chrysler Consol Gas N. Y General Electric General Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth I. C. C. Brannon C. C. Brannon M. Wray Duvall & Dunn, Audts County OF Frederick Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank Clark P.wright I. Co. C Capitol Rock Wool Home Insulation Shenandoah Air Conditioning Co Court Square Winchester, Va Winchester Furniture Co Main St Westinghouse Automatic Northern Virginia Power Company Virginia-Carolina Chemical Corporation Route 50 Penna. R. R Winchester Wholesale Grocery Company Spence and Seldon V-C Noble C. Pierce Virginia-Carolina Chemical Corp
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