League of Municipalities debates city government law reform
Frederickburg report on the League of Virginia where officials discuss amending the law on business dealings between council members and cities. They weigh safeguards against corruption while noting hardships for cities under rigid rules and call for a review of assessment boards and ABC profit distributions. Jolly of Petersburg elected president. Winchester named 1936 convention host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
League of Virginia
T. Gibson Hobbs
Lynchburg
Zigler
E. A. Zigler
Harrisonburg
Roy S. Braden
Arlington County
Virginia
E. C. Davison
Alexandria
Davison
H. A. Yancey
Petersburg
League
Davidson
Ordway Puller
Richmond
ABC
ABC Board
Washington
Braden
John R. Jolly
Winchester
Scouting Activities Committee Reports on Mosquito Control and Camp Plans
At the September 24 meeting in Handley Library the activities committee chair reported a city wide good turn and a written report by Steve Spanos Donald Hartman and Leonard Newcome on locating stagnant water breeding sites for mosquitoes. Troop updates note Camp White Rock outings and Jamboree recognition for Troop 1. Troops 2 3 and 21 discussed advancement charts banners and new programs. awards included merit badges 150 hours community service and leadership certificates for Scoutmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
C. R. Keeler
Activities Committee
Arthur M.field
Steve Spanos
Donald Hartman
Leonard Newcome
George H. Heist
Winchester
Paul Behrens
Bryarly School
Lions Club
Ney
B. F. Arthur, Jr
George Washington Hotel
E. B. Cooper
A. Lee Coble
George Heist
L. M. Allen
B. B. Dutton
Camp White Rock
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Everett Jones
Kiwanis Advancement
Courtney Jones
George Guthridge
Harry Hammond
Chamber of Commerce Advancement
George Haines
Rotary Advancement
Laurens Jones
Robert L. Jones
Thirteen Years Accomplishments Of Winchester Kiwanis
A retrospective by Harry G. Kimball details Winchester Kiwanis club activities from 1922 to 1936. Highlights include public affairs, underprivileged child work, funding for education and health, support for Handley High School, Apple Blossom festivals, and annual interclub efforts. Suggestions include a membership and attendance challenge between Winchester Va and Winchester Ky Kiwanis clubs to boost engagement and district vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Kimball
Capital Kiwanis Ideas Unlimited
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Andrew Bell
Kiwanis
Handley High School
Denver
Norfolk
Shenandoah National Park
Lions
Rotary
Elks
West Virginia
Romney
Martinsburg High School
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hagerstown
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross Drive
Handley High
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Admiral Byrd
Richard Byrd
South Pole
Winchester Playground Association
Staunton Military Academy
Handley and
Kiwanis Front
Martinsburg Pike
American Red Cross
District Nurse Association
Kimball
Phillip Williams
Corporation Court
Clark M. Smith
James P. Reardon
Burr P. Harrison
Garland Quarles
E. J. Snapp
Kiwanis International
Edwin F. Hill
Winchester
Frederick County
Edmunds
Winchester Club
Kiwanis Club of
Kiwanis Club
Kentucky-Tennessee
Winslow
Sherman Faces Trial Over Wife Slaying in Worcester
Newell P. Sherman stands in Worcester Superior Court for the life case over his wife Alice murder in the American Tragedy. Judge Hammond ruled Sherman's police confession can be admitted as evidence as the state alleges he killed to marry Esther Magill, an 18yearold worker who later rejected him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell P. Sherman
Worcester
Mass
Alice
Thomas J. Hammond
Sherman
Esther Magill
Family Day Planned at Gravel Springs Church
Gravel Springs Church will observe Family Day on Sunday September 29. The Rev. C. E. Seastrunk will lead the divine service with all members of a family seated in the same pew. A basket lunch will be carried to the grove for a noon hour of special sacred music and a community dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravel Springs Church
C. E. Seastrunk
Boy Scouts Offer Solution to Crime Problem
Major Lynn G. Adams urges the Rotary Club in Winchester to use Boy Scouts to curb crime by shaping youth through sportsmanship patriotism and religion. He cites broken homes divorces and lack of guidance as factors and notes crime statistics while praising the club for supporting Scouting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
United States
Pennsylvania
Lynn G. Adams
Harrisburg
Winchester Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
Peyton J. Marshall
Col. B. M. Roszel
Boy Scout Organization
Case
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Rotary appoints committee for Boy Scout drive
A committee of ten Rotarians was appointed by President Peyton J. Marshall to aid the Boy Scout funds drive the week of October 7. The committee names will be announced in the Winchester Star soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton J. Marshall
Winchester Star
Also Mentioned on This Page
League of Municipalities
Lynchburger
Kreuger’s
Commends Club
Annally
W. R. Legge
H. D. Puller
W. E. Edwards
A. S. Hott
Cleon B. Moore
New York City
Saint Hilda’s Hall
Peterkin Hall
George S. Blackburn
Charles Town
M. Roszel
Archie Fry
Wiichester
Harry Angwell
Trinidad
Barber Asphalt Company
Trinidad Lake
Genasco
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Republic
Boscawen
Valley Ave
Braddock
Republic Oil CO
East Piccadilly
Harry Dash
Irving Hall
Illinois
Haines
Frederick, MD
Truck Headquarters
Bickers Motor Co
O. K
Chevrolet
International
Ford
Ford Panel
Shenandoah
Geo. W. Kurtz
Goodrich
Liberal
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