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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1934

Page

8

Officers Elected And Installed By The Chanters

The Chanters of Winchester elected Floyd Haines as director and Miss Philomena Laren as assistant director. Robert McNally is president with Leona Peer and Marshall Kline as vice presidents. Elizabeth Tidler is secretary, Orville Hoover treasurer, and Helen Moore is the organist. The group plans a public concert on the first anniversary in late October and upcoming Christmas Cantata rehearsals with several out of town appearances.

Floyd Haines Philomena Laren Robert McNally Leona Peer Marshall Kline Bruce Shade Elizabeth Tidler Tracsurer Orville Hoover Margaret Richards Melvin Miller Eloise Caldwell Ne Mathews Helen Moore Elizabeth Crawford Chanters Winchester Simeon

Beck Quits Congress as Critic of New Deal

Representative James M. Beck resigns from Congress claiming he is tired of being a rubber stamp and can be more effective in opposing the New Deal through federal courts. The piece also notes a noisy peacock and a Brazilian white bell bird, describing their loud calls.

James M. Beck Brazil

Du Ponts Face Inquiry On Political Gifts

A Senate campaign spending review broadens to the Du Pont family and the board of E I Du Pont de Nemours. Investigators plan to question F H Love and Donaldes Brown as they seek details on aviation company sales to foreign nations. H H Kung denies U S loans were diverted to munitions and aircraft purchases.

Associated Press Washington Senate Mini Committee Lammont Pierre Trenne Nye E. I. DuPont Denemours Corporation F. H. Love United Aircraft and Transport Corporation New York Donaldes Brown Pratt and Whiteney Corporation Hartford Irenne du Pont Corporation Shanghai H. H. Kung United States Chine Sena~termunitions Committee China

Russian Office In Berlin Afire For Second Time

A large fire in downtown Berlin damaged the Victoria Insurance Company building and the Soviet delegation rooms. Officials say origin unknown but treat as potential incendiarism if not proven accidental. Police probe follows a previous nearby blaze weeks earlier.

Berlin Ebkete Ae Abe Down Strade Victoria Insurance Company

Should West Bid 6 Hearts In This Contract

In a contract bridge discussion, East signals desire for a small slam and has shown strength in unbid suits. West’s initial response and subsequent bids suggest the partnership could reach a small slam, given East’s need for four immediate tricks for a small slam or five for a grand slam.

Slam Migh West East Aummy South

Winchester Team Defeats Millwood Ladies 10 to 8

Winchester defeated Millwood 10 to 8 in the afternoon at Blue Ridge Country Club. Readily named players included Mrs. Stewart O. Elting Miss Mary Miller and other Winchester members, while Blue Ridge Country Club roster featured Mrs. Kenneth N. Gilpin and Miss Susan Carter among others.

Winchester Millwood Ladies Stewart O. Elting Mary Miller Paul Rutledge Philip Williams Frances Page Virginia Boyd Blue Ridge Country Club Kenneth N. Gilpin Susan Carter Joseph Moore F. B. Whiting Mary O'Fallon Carrie Harrison

Rain and Cooler Weather For Week Across Regions

The Associated Press reports a week starting Monday with rain in the North and Middle Atlantic states, clearing by week’s end. Cooler spell at the start, a warmer middle, and cooler conditions again toward week’s end.

The Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic

Uncle Sam Still After Uncle Andy

Plans show the Bureau of Internal Revenue filing to collect over 1 million dollars from Andrew Mel for deficient income tax payments. The petition targets the former treasury secretary and ambassador to Great Britain and seeks redress before the tax appeals board.

Associated Press Anoth Andrew Mel Bureau of Internal Revenue Board of Tax Appeals Treasury Great Britain

Waner And Gehrig Hold First Places

New York reports on September 15 1934 show Paul Waner and Lou Gehrig maintaining lead positions in the batting races as rivals fall back their averages rise and fall with yesterday’s games. The second place batters Bill Terry and Charley Gehringer each shed five points. Lands Only to Lay Eggs The Fulmar is a large seabird found in both hemispheres.

New York Paul Waner Lou Gehrig Gehrig Bill Terry Charley Gehringer Darwin

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