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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1932

Page

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Miss Nancy Eagle Dies After Cavern Tour

Miss Nancy Virginia Eagle daughter of George H Eagle well known Winchester business man died after a sudden lung hemorrhage while touring Endless Caverns near New Market Shenandoah county. She was 22 and a Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church member. Funeral at Market Street Church Wednesday at 2 with Rev. Wallace M Brashears officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Messa Nancy Virginia Eagle George H. E New Market Shenandoah County Miss Eagle Caverns Biller Granduate Handley Winchester Nannie R. Hamilton David H. Hamilton Handley High School Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Herman M. Lee Howard Haymaker Robert Jasper Katherine Alice Joane Eagle David H Washington Robert I George H., Jr John E P. William Eagle Jennie Lee Eagle Wallace M. Brashears Mount Hebron Cemetery

Shenandoah Valley Academy Opens Fall Term At 2 PM

Shenandoah Valley Academy announces the fall and winter session begins at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon Col B M Roszel superintendent says attendance is expected to be good and registration starts at that hour The academy founded in 1783 traces its lineage to the old Winchester Academy and has a long uninterrupted record The faculty is described as the best in years

Shenandoah Valley Academy Virginia B. M. Roszel Winchester Academy

Delicious bulk color improved laundry offer

Wanted bulk 25 percent and better color for laundry service. Call 28 or 29 for Fred L. Glaize at Winchester Steam Laundry for trouble.

Fred L. Glaize Winchester Steam Laundry

Gales Rainstorm Ravages Canadian Orchards

Gales from the Atlantic swept eastern Canada over the weekend causing widespread damage to orchards and disrupting communications. In Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley winds felled trees and stripped over 75 percent of the apple crop, with more than 300000 barrels lost and about 1000000 dollars in damage estimated.

Associated Press Montreal Can Atlantic Canada Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia

Jury Quickly Selected for Trial of Davis in Moose Lottery Case

A jury was drawn in 1 hour 55 minutes for the trial of U S Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania on federal lottery law violations tied to the Loyal Order of Moose. Davis seeks reelection in November. The panel saw exemptions for two disqualifying jurors including a Knights of Columbus member.

Associated Press New York United States James J. Davis Pennsylvania Loyal Order of Moose Davis Frank J. Coleman Knights of Columbus Walter B. Isaac

Roosevelt Speeches Span Idaho Utah and Idaho Falls Stop

Gov Franklin D Roosevelt on a three week swing as Democratic nominee stops in Ogden Utah Brigham City Cache Junction Utah and Idaho towns including McCammon Pocatello and Idaho Falls crowds reach 5000 to 6000 at Pocatello while the Roosevelt special heads toward Seattle.

Associated Press Butte Mont Idaho William E. Borah Franklin D. Roosevelt Montana Roosevelt Pacific Northwest Seattle Wash New York Pacific Coast Ogden Brigham and Cache Junction Utah McAmmon Pocatello Idaho Falls

Stewart Perry advertises crushed stone quarry lease

Notice states Stewart M. Perry has leased the city rock quarry and can supply crushed stone in any size or quantity from this date.

Stewart M. Perry

Heatrolas sale for week of September 17 to 24

On sale 25 brand new Cabinet Sunbeam and Genuine Heatrolas finished in walnut and mahogany porcelain with sizes to heat 3 to 7 rooms. Free floor board and installation one year to pay. Trade in your old stove. Sale lasts one week only. Miller & Anderson.

Miller & Anderson

Lost glasses in brown case at Star Office Pee dept

Lost pair of glasses in a brown case. Return to Star Office Pee department. New rugs and curtains offered at attractive prices by Moling and Cather Ip-11.

Pee Dept Moling& Cather

Sheriff Pannet t becomes county campaign chief in Frederick

Frederick county Democrats named Sheriff Luther Pannett known as Boss as campaign manager for the presidential and congressional contests. He will organize vote outreach and public meetings, oversee literature distribution, and back Roosevelt Garner Robertson in the November general election.

Luther Pannett Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee Sheriff Pannett R. L. Omps Franklin D. Roosevelt New York John N. Garner Texas Major A. Willis Robertson Lexington United States House of

Another Death Follows Bloody Oklahoma Clash

In Muskogee Oklahoma a sixth death marked the bloody weekend as lawmen hunted highwaymen linked to the murder of Mrs Susie Sharp two weeks earlier Deputy Sheriff Flippin died from wounds and three officers and three outlaws were killed in fierce Cookson hills Carlisle and Troy Love described as escaped convicts were among the suspects slain alongside deputy sheriffs Andrew McGinnis and Webster Reece in the clashes.

Associated Press Muskogee Okla Oklahoma Hill Susie Sharp Flippin Webster Reece Cookson Hills Andrew McGinnis Carlisle Troy Love

Farmers Swarm Roads To Halt Non Perishables

Four hundred farmers swarmed ten highways into Worthington Minnesota to stop shipments of non-perishable farm products to raise prices. Two livestock trucks were turned back by pickets as Iowa leaders urged farmers to starve markets to boost earnings.

Associated Press Worthington Minn Iowa

P.R.R. Gets Loan For Freight Cars

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company was granted a $2,000,000 loan by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to build 1,285 freight cars. The work loan is expected to create work for about 500 men at Altoona, Pennsylvania, for five months.

Associated Press Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Company Reconstruction Finance Corporation Altoona Pa

Fires Rage Across Hampshire County Forests In West Virginia

Forest fires continue to burn across Hampshire County West Virginia amid dry weather and lack of funds for firefighting. District Forester G C Hamilton notes sustained outbreaks threaten homes and timber while urging public cooperation and county funding to establish adequate fire units.

Schaffenaker Mountain Hampshire County W. Va Romney J. W. K. Holliday West Virginia Forestry Commission Morgan County Alleghenies

Injury in Apple Grader At Local Packing Plant

Co S Cunningham an employee of H W Butler and Bro Inc suffered a severe wrist injury when his right hand caught in the endless chain of an apple grader at the local packing plant. He was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital where Dr James Miller treated deep lacerations and a severed nerve. His condition improved and he is expected to leave for home tomorrow though disability in the right hand and arm is likely for several weeks.

Cunningham

Freeland as living under laws from the long dead

A Freeland exists where people reluctantly obey laws enacted by rulers who are no longer alive. The statement contrasts passive compliance with distant legislative authority and questions civic engagement.

Winchester Delegation Heads to State WCTU Meeting

Delegates from Winchester will travel to Alexandria for the annual state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. D. S. Mattison leads the local delegation with Annie Reese, Mrs Harold Jones, Mrs James Hott, Mrs D. O. Louderback, and Edith Jolliffe. The program includes Welcome Night, a keynote by Mrs Amy Weech, and a Mount Vernon pilgrimage with Emma Holland speaking on "We Remember."

Winchester Wiion Christian ‘Temperance Son Alexandria Severn Methodist Church D. S. Mattison Annie J. Reese Harold C. Jones James Hott D. O. Louderback Edith Jolliffe W. T. McIlwayne Howard M. Hoge Loudoun County Ticer Alexander Woman's Christian Temperance Union Amy C. Weech Washington Alexandria Union Clarence Hawkins B. T. Taylor Mount Vernon George Mason Hotel

Citizens Posse Hunts Man Who Shot Wife

Baltimore police and a citizen posse hunted Daniel Kirby, 49, in woods near Fullerton after he fatally shot his estranged wife Lily. A 16 year old Mary Kitzmiller narrowly escaped being hit as she protected her mother during the attack. The separation followed an August 19 arrest for disorderly conduct.

Associated Press Baltimore Fullerton Daniel Kirby Lily

Draws Fine For Reckless Driving

William Herbert colored of 7611 Georgia avenue Washington DC was fined 20 dollars and costs by County Magistrate A J Tavenner for reckless driving following a collision on the Winchester Boyce pike. His Chevrolet coach was held until damages to Tom Green colored of Winchester were paid. The crash happened just west of the Buffalo Lick bridge per State Policeman George Miller.

William Herbert Georgia Avenue Washington, D. C A. J. Tavenner Winchester-Boyce George F. Miller Buffalo Lick Bridge

City Council appoints standing committees for the year

President Glaize announces the Common Council set of standing committees effective September 1 with members for Finance Claims Water Streets Light Public and Local Improvements City Hall Schools Sanitary Regulations Police Fire Poor Ordinances Sewer Printing Traffic and City Manager plus appointees including Rosenberger Page Hollis Harper Forney and Miller across multiple panels.

Common Council Fred. L. Glaize John Rosenberger W Nelson Page H. H Hable Percy D. Miller Peyton Marshall Fred W. Forney Lawrence Hollis Charles H. Harper J H. Henry W. W Dellinger W. Nelson Page R. Frank Barr Lawrence W. Dellinger C. R. Anderson Fred W Forney R Frank Barr Charles H Harper H. H. Hable J. H. Henry W. W. Dellinger H.H Hable H H. Hable Nelson Page

Presbytery Opens Fall Meeting at Strasburg Church

Winchester and Frederick County Presbyterians gather for the Winchester Presbytery fall session at Strasburg Church with Dr R B Woodworth presiding in the absence of Dr James R Graham and Dr Charles R Diehl delivering the opening sermon. Missionary address by Dr Hugh H White planned for Wednesday evening. Approximately 60 delegates expected from Shenandoah Page Warren Clarke Frederick counties and parts of West Virginia.

Presbyterian Winchester Frederick County Strasburg L. H. Stokes Loudoun Street Church F. T. McFaden James R. Graham China R. B. Woodworth Burlington W. Va Charles R. Diehl First Presbyterian Church Martinsburg Allen Jones Stephens City Hugh H. White White Henry M. White Virginia Shenandoah Page Warren Clarke Frederick West Virginia Jefferson Berkeley Morgan Hampshire Grant Mineral Tucker Joseph A. McMurray Woodstock J. W. Witherspoon Shepherdstown

Railroad Securities Rise With Prospects of Prosperity

Railway stocks climb as optimism returns to markets. Traders note improving demand and potential growth for carriers. Bankers and investors watch for policy signals amid a cautious but upbeat mood.

Charles P Light joins Harriman firm in Washington

Berkeley County West Virginia native Charles P Light, brother of Harry C Light of Clearbrook, has joined the Washington office of Harriman and Company, a New York Stock Exchange firm. Light, longtime Washington financier ex National City Company executive, has broad ties in finance, government and local clubs.

Charles P. Light Berkeley W. Va Harry C. Light Clearbrook National City Company Washington Harriman and Company New York Stock Exchange G. Bowie Chipman Light Winchester National City Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Philadelphia Liberty Loan Committee District of Columbia

Thirteen Prisoners Remain In Local Jail After Drop

Sheriff Pannett reports jail crowd fell from a peak of 43 to 13 inmates. All are white men. most are under short liquor law terms. One inmate, Kermit Orndorff, waits transport to Virginia State Penitentiary for a 38 year sentence for the murder of his wife, Frances Nicholas Orndorff, last December.

Pannett Kermit Orndorff Virginia State Penitentiary Richmond Frances Nicholas Orndorff

Ritchie commutes Duker death sentence to life

Governor Albert C. Ritchie commuted Herman Duker 23 who was condemned for the murder of milk-wagon driver John W. Anderson to life imprisonment after a lengthy review. The decision followed a prolonged fight by Duker’s mother, father, and defense counsel Emory H. Niles and Hilary W. Gans. Duker broke down upon learning of the commutation.

Star Baltimore Goveernor Albert C. Ritchie Herman Webb Duker John W. Anderson Ritchie Duker Joseph N. Ulman Court of Appeals Emory H. Niles Hilary W. Gans Fleet Ateci Lawrence Fleet Winchester William F. Keller Gov Pollard Maryland Los Angeles Calif Mr. Keller Virginia State Penitentiary Richmond Gov. Pollard

Taft Endorses Boy Scouts Movement

President William Howard Taft expresses sympathy and support for the Boy Scouts movement in a public statement.

William H. Taft

Divorced Towns of Ajo and Cebolla Save Shared Office

Flashes report Spain splits onion and garlic towns from Avila after centuries of joint governance. Separate council now governs Ajo and Cebolla in a symbolic national reform.

Avila Spain Ajo Cebolla

Barn fire hero dies saving cattle rescuer Ezra Polk

Ezra Allen Polk 18 died after rescuing his father's cows from a barn fire. He saved all livestock before collapsing from burns. Bloomstown reporting.

Bloomsburg Ezra Allen Polk

Milford Professor Hudson Faces Town Court Driving Charge

Milford, Conn. Professor Man ley Hudson of Harvard University must appear in town court for allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road. A police officer quoted him saying he had just returned from Europe where driving on the left is customary and that he has not readjusted to American practice.

Milford, Conn Manley Hudson Harvard University Europe

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S. V. Academy Gov. Roosevelt Heatrolas Pannetcawond EL West Den Oklahoma P.R.R Hampshire CO Wo.t.u Citizens’ Posse Glaize Presbytery Churh Hugh White Chas. P. Light Harriman Firm American Highway Association Chevy Chase Metropolitan Maryland Club of Commonwealth Club of Masonic Fraternity English Speaking Union Southern Presby Church Martinsburg Journal National Press Club THE BOY Scouts Lon Warneke Mount Oda Ark Cub Pitcher Warneke Newark N. J Frederick Hartman Ontario Fraulein Argonne Drive Lieut George Herbert America
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