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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1934
Page
1
Bayonets block 400 workers from returning to the Lyman South Carolina factory as 182 mills in Caroline remain shut. Former employees are told there is no room for them and urged to be patient while operations stay halted.
Francis J. Gorman, chairman, says southern mill centers push for renewal amid alleged widespread re employment discrimination against strikers. He cites yellow dog contracts and company unions as tools to punish union members, and notes the textile labor relations board will act after presidential appointment.
A writer notes how rarely horse drawn buggies share the road with automobiles and urges safer driving. He recalls a recent wagon wreck caused by lack of a light and stresses strict highway courtesy and adherence to safety rules to reduce accidents.
Applications are flowing in as plans for a new junior college in the county move forward. Leslie D. Kline and W. O. McDaniel report strong local interest with about 75 already indicating intent and over 100 expected to enroll when courses begin. Officials in Richmond praised the venture as a pioneer in Virginia and expect openings within ten days with qualified professors certified by the State Board of Education. Courses cited include Spanish English composition literature history mathematics physical training and commercial law with equal interest in day and night classes.
New Jersey state police reported no fingerprints were found at the nursery window sill or on ransom notes in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Schwartzkopf said Hauptmann's prints were already on file and not compared to material from the scene.
In Madison Wisconsin Adele Celeste Burnton and Harold L Kotvis two young college graduates wed in secret. Kotvis fatally wounded Burnton with a borrowed .45 pistol under the pretense of target practice and then killed himself in their University student quarter apartment. Both died at a hospital.
Rain bow, the American defender, beat British challenger Endeavour by 55 seconds on a 30 mile triangular course off Newport. Protests were filed by both skippers and a hearing was planned to decide if the result stands, ending Britain’s 63 year quest for the trophy.
The Most Rev Joseph Michael Curley archbishop of Baltimore arrived on the Laconia from Ireland where he visited his mother in Athlone. He wore a bandage on his head and a skull cap saying a head infection followed a severe head cold from driving in an open car through County Kerry. He learned of a collision between the Laconia and the Pan Royal off Cape Canaveral.
Boston defeated Washington 1 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader as Cooke doubled in the ninth and scored on Rick Ferrell's center single after Burke misplayed Braham's sacrifice.
The article notes a man who claimed to have received the Lindbergh ransom money and identifies Henry Uhlig, a New York furrier, as someone questioned about Fisch, a close associate of Haupt. Investigators viewed Uhlig as not involved but questioned him over connections to Fisch and the handwriting used in ransom notes.
Madison reports a reserve officer dies and his wife is gravely ill after a suicide attempt in a university fraternity area. Oakland says John Baldwin is in custody after interrupting his second double kidnapping in four days. Louisville notes dates for Churchill Downs fall meeting from October 20 to 27. Washington indicates the PWA will file condemnation suits in Chicago covering 37 square blocks. Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel grants amnesty to prisoners with sentences up to two years for a granddaughter’s birth. Bucharest notes the death of Alexandru Morodi amid ballooning competition news. Kamenz mentions a Bruno Hauptmann associate vanishing after revealing reforms.
The Winchester Steam Laundry reports use of soft water and lists contact by phone number 28 as part of its operations.
A family group from Brooklyn, John Cucco and his son John Cucco Jr., were discharged to their home in an ambulance from Friendship at six this morning. Ralph Coughlin will depart by train for Brooklyn today. Nickles Sahara remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
A Washington taxi damaged in an accident on Route 50 near the Buffalo Run bridge was found deserted by State Officer R. E. Bayliss and ordered to Shenandoah Motor Company. The vehicle is estimated to be about $80 in damage and remains unclaimed.
A. E. Baker of Hayfield Frederick county wrestled a large chicken hawk from a tree near the Miller farm at Opequon. He seized the bird by the legs and neck, killing it with a boot heel after his hand was gashed. The 18 inch head to tail hawk spread 2 9 feet across. Baker previously felled a gray squirrel in a similar bare handed encounter.
County school fair expansion includes new departments for older participants. Teams from Frederick Shenandoah Clarke and Warren counties will enter judging contests in Stephens City in the agricultural building October 10 and 11. FFA boys and Middletown and Stephens City girls sponsor the event with a judging contest on October 11 at 2 pm and a silver loving cup for the winning team.
City Treasurer W. A. Baker reminds taxpayers they may save 2 percent on 1934 taxes if paid by October 6. The treasurer’s office is preparing tax bills and residents should request their bill to receive the discount. After October 6, a 1 percent discount applies if paid by November 6.
Friendship Fire Company on East Cork Street completed a new front door installation. The vertical sliding door rolls up along the ceiling via ball bearing rollers and can be activated by a button, allowing quicker truck exit and reducing injury risk from the old sideward door.
Winchester Park baseball team holds a 8 o clock meeting called by captain El Keller at the Winchester Hotel. The meeting will decide whether a three game series with O Sullivan Rubber Co starts Sunday or whether an outside team is brought in for a Sunday game and the season ends.
Richard E. Byrd lauds the Boy Scouts for guiding boys toward clean living and wholesome outdoor sports, fostering high ideals of manhood and sportsmanship.
Mrs. Anna Janney Silver widow of John M. Silver and member of a respected Frederick County family died at 4 o clock this morning at 126 Peyton Street after a long illness. She leaves a daughter Virginia G. Silver a Handley High School faculty member and stepson B P Silver of St Louis. The funeral will be held at 3 o clock Thursday at the home with Rev E B as pastor officiating. Pallbearers include W B Goode Dr B B Dutton C M Smith Grover Teets C Coffman and M M Lynch.
The trial of Joe Washington charged with the fatal assault on Harry M. Boyer in Front Royal was set to begin in Warren Circuit Court with Judge Philip Williams presiding. Boyer died after being struck with an iron weapon following a wage dispute at Boyer's garage where Washington worked.
The Baltimore News reports a black bag found in a New York subway is believed to belong to Bruno Hauptmann. It contained German letters addressed to Baltimore and New York addresses, names and addresses, two photo albums, clothing, and German bank notes worth little.
Mrs George Bentley of Hampton Virginia arrived last night to be the guest of Mrs Joseph A Massey at her home 226 Amherst Street.
A brief notice announces a pickers tickets sale in The Evening Star issue. It notes dates and location for the event and urges readers to obtain tickets at the advertised venue.
In New York the Bronx district attorney’s office reports nails matching the Lindbergh ladder markings found at Bruno Hauptmann suspect home. A wall board bore Dr John Condon’s address and phone number, partially smudged, and Hauptmann admitted writing it. Grand jury proceedings continue with evidence including ransom money and lumber linked to the ladder.
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