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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1935
Page
9
Potomac Presbytery meeting at Herndon on September 17 unanimously approved a private offer of 2000 dollars for the old Presbyterian Church. The furnishings of the pulpit are to be presented to Mrs. Pauline Warden Slaughter of Front Royal, long connected with the church communion service, accepted by her brother C W Warden of Washington DC.
Front Royal Sept 27 Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets prepare for their first grid contest of the season facing Strasburg high school in a Saturday afternoon clash.
Death notice reports Roy Bryan Lang died recently with funeral services conducted in the Bethel United Brethren Church by Rev. Moon of Toms Brook. Interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers included four brothers and two brothers in law, plus Sylvester Reynard and Joe Baker.
Mrs Browne captures blue ribbon for annuals and red yellow ribbons for arrangements in the Warren County Garden Club show held yesterday at Killaherlin. Virginia Carson wins second in the miniature arrangement class as Miss LeHew takes miscellaneous.
Miss Katherine Carter and Mrs. M. C. Vint were elected to represent the Warren County Tuberculosis Association at a district meeting in Harrisonburg. The district covers Warren Shenandoah Frederick Rockingham and Augusta counties. Carter and Vint plus others were appointed to assist at the tuberculosis clinic in the Masonic Hall from Sept 30 to Oct 4.
Washington September 27 Maj George L Berry named to coordinate industry cooperation He will determine whether business and workers want a permanent NRA Berry president of the and assistant NRA administrator was chosen by President Roosevelt Last night another executive order extends trade commission authority to include labor provisions in trade pacts and requires section 7A collective bargaining guarantees in those agreements.
Failure to have a tail light on his automobile and driving the car without a registration card cost Charles Shade of this city $18.25 when his case was called in police court.
Front Royal events include visits by Richard Willey and family from Richmond. The All-Stars plan a dance at Updyke's Hall on October 3. Local residents host relatives and plan teas, trips, and a November wedding for Louise Norcross and O V Willard.
Winchester Golf Club announces a Saturday program closing a strong season. Reds vs Blues mixed four ball uses one club per player with Fred Read and Victor Arthur as captains. By rd trophy final 18 holes between E C Goss and J P Hayley. Prizes for club and women championships, governors cups, and second flight titles. Expects all members to participate and attend the supper and dance.
In Clarksburg West Virginia James F Tracy 32 principal of Mount Clare Junior High shot Dr J W Corder 55 head of the Clarkburg school board then killed himself The coroner cites Tracy's anger over his mother's dismissal as the motive Police Chief Lace Wolfe witnessed the confrontation Mrs Dora Tracy had served as secretary to the school superintendent Wade Coffindaffer who lost his post in the all Democrat board change
Joseph P. Kennedy, former Securities Commission chairman, heads to Europe for unofficial economic observation for President Roosevelt. He plans to interview foreign officials on the general economy, though he has no negotiating power. Kennedy says he has no definite plans for the future but would aid the President if asked.
The Warren County Tuberculosis Association seeks a woolen front button sweater for a female patient headed to a tuberculosis hospital soon. Donors should contact Mrs. Thomas Melton to arrange delivery.
Harry K. Thaw, owner of Kenilworth near Stephenson, spent summer in Europe and is now in Hotel Dieu Hospital Quebec with a severe grippe. Doctors report he is touch and go, delirious at times, and not in immediate danger. He was removed from the Empress of Britain on a stretcher after falling ill en route from Southampton, England.
Reports from London say Britain may announce a major naval expansion and possible defense loan. Cabinet opinions vary with some urging rapid modernization to meet imperial duties while observers debate impact on future arms talks and a Bournemouth speech by Prime Minister Baldwin.
Charles Turner charged with fighting was dismissed before Judge Donald Weems. Floyd Newlin and Melvin Miller of Opequon, charged with disorderly conduct, were placed under arrest with Turner and fined $7.75 each.
A fragment ties the plant poison ivy’s name to Captain John Smith of the Virginia Colony after an unpleasant encounter. The tale links the term poison ivy to early colonial exploration and colonial figures.
In Cincinnati on September 27 heavy police squads chased white and black youths after clashes sparked by a remark about Joe Louis. At least 20 were arrested amid rock and club attacks that injured several, while schoolchildren near Oyler Junior High were guarded by officers.
The Winchester City Council debates funding a federal armory offer. A special committee recommends appropriating up to 5 000 dollars to match federal funds and selecting a central site. A vote on first and second readings yielded a narrow 9 to 1 majority amid ongoing opposition and discussion of bonds and city costs.
Detroit eyes a third straight NL title chase as Lon Warneke and the Cubs test their renewed punch. Cochrane’s Tigers clinched the flag and look to meet an underexperienced but rising Chicago squad in the fall classic. Nutria note closes with animal facts.
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