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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1935

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Chevrolet Plant Shuts as Auto Strike Spreads

The Chevrolet Toledo plant closes, 2340 workers idle as U A W Federal Union members strike. An Automobile Labor Board election showed a majority favored the union. AFL president Green warned of possible spread to other factories amid board resentment.

Labor Board Toledo Chevrolet Motor Company United Automobile Workers’ Federal Union Automobile Labor Board Hugh Dean Chevrolet Corporation Fred Schwabe Dean Washington William Green American Federation of Labor Chevrolet Company United Auto Workers Mien Leo Wolman Auto Green

Confesses To Crime He Had Been Freed On

Frederick police hold Raymond Naylor after he reportedly confessed to a breaking and entering incident in which Miss Nick Perrell’s home was robbed of five hams and shoulders. Naylor had been acquitted previously and was indicted again on similar charges.

Frederick Raymond Naylor Naylor Nick Perrell Greenfield Allen Bartgis

Nomination of Eccles Favored by Senate Banking Panel

The Senate banking committee voted unanimously to confirm Marriner S. Eccles of Utah as governor of the Federal Reserve Board. Senator Glass was absent. A separate note describes Indian Alley parking bans and a fire in a shed, resolved by fire trucks having right of way, underscoring the need to keep the alley clear.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Marriner Eccles Utah Federal Reserve Board Glass D.-Va Indian Alley Loudoun

Pan American Clipper Presses to Alameda on Hawaii Flight

The Pan American clipper battles head and cross winds during the first California Hawaii round trip. Captain Edwin C. Musick leads a six man crew with 12 000 letters aboard as the four motor seaplane nears Alameda after leaving Pearl Harbor.

Alameda Calif California Hawaii Pearl Harbor Honolulu Pan-American Airways Honollulu Edwin C. Musick Pan-American Music Fred J. Noonan Miami Fla R. O. D. Sullivan Wright Harry R. Canaday W. Turner Jarboe Pacific Islands Manila Canton China

Flood Disaster Strikes Formosa Tsuang Region

Relief agencies rush food water and medical supplies to northwestern Formosa after Sunday quake. Casualties listed at 3152 dead and 10406 wounded with $3 million in damage. Sugar industry largely spared as floods threaten near Tansu river.

Taihoku Formosa Red Cross Tansu Shimakaze Ryoritsu Kobe Naval Office Tokyo Frank 3B. Upham Hong Kong

Tickets On Sale For Coronation And Pageants

Tickets are on sale for the Coronation of the Queen and the Pageant at Handley School during the Apple Blossom Festival. Prices are fifty cents at the Festival headquarters in the George Washington Hotel. Extra tickets may be secured for the Pageant on Handley School grounds the morning of day two. The Coronation is scheduled for May 2 at 3:30 PM with the Pageant following. a second Pageant is set for May 3 at 11:00 AM.

Handley School George Washington Hotel

Clinic To Be Held April 27 For Cripples

The District Nurse Association sponsors an orthopedic clinic on Saturday April 27 from 9 30 a m to 1 p m and 2 to 3 p m near the Court House. Dr Robert V Funsten of the University Hospital Charlottesville directs the event which offers free examinations and professional advice for children and young people with correctable deformities.

District Nurse Association Court House Robert V. Funsten University Hospital, Charlottesville

Virginia Official Announces Re-election Bid in Loudoun

John Galleher state president of the Young Democratic Clubs of Virginia and Loudoun county commonwealths attorney has announced his candidacy for re election. Mrs. John Galleher national committeewoman for the Virginia Young Democratic Clubs and wife of the state president also enjoys politics. They reside in Leesburg.

John Galleher The Young Democratic Clubs of Virginia Commonwealth Loudoun County Virginia Young Democratic Clubs Leesburg

Chaos and Confusion Will Come To American Farmers

Senator Byrd in a national address warned that pending amendments to the Agricultural Adjustment Act would bring chaos and give the agriculture secretary dictatorial powers to license farmers. He argued the changes are the same as last year’s AAA efforts, merely dressed up and more subtly worded. The remarks were delivered during the Washington Star radio forum, with Byrd criticizing bureaucracy and Rex Tugwell.

Byrd Washington Senator Byrd D-Va Washington Star Radio Forum Rex Tugwell NRA Farmers of America AAA Secretary of Agriculture

Park Baseball Opener Sparks Cabbies Rally and Auctioned Concessions

Park fans await Saturday as the Paramount Cabbies begin the season with a flag raising and ceremonies featuring the Boy Scouts. Local players listed for duty include Jewett Crowl Patton Denton List Curry Lunsford Duvall Burch Eaton Keller Luby Johnson Forsythe Atwell Wick Pope Corrigan Brent Selic Silcky and others. Concession bids were awarded with H R Potts securing the ballpark season duties at 166 dollars and Manuel winning the dance pavilion at 25 dollars

Paramount Cabbies Hagerstown Andrew Bell The Chamber of Commerce Arthur M. Field Sandy” Baker Park Nine Jewett Crowl Patton Denton List Curry Lunsford Duvall Burch Eaton Keller Luby Johnson Forsythe Atwell Wick Pope Corrigan Brent Selic Silcky H. R. Potts H. Clay Manuel Potts C. E. Garber H.R. Potts Manuel

Zone City Plans Fire Coverage For Festival Crowds

Fire chief C Lee Barr announced a four district plan to provide uninterrupted protection during the Apple Blossom Festival. A temporary Rouss Company station will be set on Clifford street near the hospital with a special phone to answer alarms west of Washington. Districts designate which company handles first and second alarms to cover all city sectors.

C. Lee Barr Rouss Company Clifford Street Washington Piccadilly Street Sarah Zane Company Friendship Company Leicester Friendship Sarah Zane South End Company Rouss Amherst Reuss South End

Vanity Fair Beauty Salon Demonstrates Croquignole Wave

Mrs. Ramsey will demonstrate Croquignole Push up Wave at Vanity Fair Beauty Salon located at 227 W. Boscawen St on Thursday. Appointments can be made by calling 636. Evelyn Shryock serves as manager.

Vanity Fair Beauty Salon W. Boscawen St Mrs. Ramsey Evelyn Shryock

Any Bonus Plan Now Pending Would Require More Taxing

Secretary Morgenthau told the Senate finance committee that any bonus plans under consideration would need extra spending and thus higher taxes. He warned that large outlays outside the budget could depress government security prices and he said the Treasury would support a federal inheritance tax generating 200 to 600 million dollars yearly if the bonus passed.

Morgenthau Washington Senate Finance Committee Treasury

Park Team Opens Season With Paramount Cabbies

Park baseball team holds daily practices this week as they enter final preseason phase. Season starts Saturday with the Paramount Cabbies of Hagerstown providing the curtain raiser entertainment.

Paramount Cabbies Hagerstown

Parade Floats to Form Second Artistic Division

The second day feature parade will devote a division to floats of various designs led by Lieut Grover Schlack Dr F I McClure and Miss Jane Grey Crenshaw on about 15 decorated barges mounted on horses They will wear uniforms and riding clothes Judges will be chosen from visitors with three to five judges assessing artistic merit color and originality. About 30 floats are planned with 15 in the artistic division including Handley High School and local clubs. Prizes total 230 with $100 top and $50 second plus silver cups.

R. A. Cather E. O. Burdy Wendell Goode Carlle Recice Harces Lester D. Arnold E. C. Goss Handley High School Society For the Prevention of Creulty To Animals Harrisonburg State Teachers College Stephens City High School Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Lions Club City of Front Royal American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Gulf Refining Company Rhodes Drug Store Hotel Jack

Transfer Company Employees Meet at George Washington Hotel

Employees of the Jacobs Transfer Company of Washington held a monthly meeting at the George Washington Hotel yesterday. Agents from Culpeper Warrenton Richmond Charlottesville Harrisonburg Staunton Waynesboro and other cities attended. Local agent George Clowser was present. About 50 members attended.

Jacobs Transfer Company Washington George Washington Hotel Culpeper Warrenton Richmond Charlottesville Harrisonburg Staunton Waynesboro George Clowser

Senate Debates Major Farm Tenant Bill On Capitol Hill

The Senate ponders a $1,000,000,000 Bankhead farm tenant bill as finance committee keeps working on a bonus measure. Reports recount efforts to recommit and House action on conference findings for an October appropriation.

Frederick County Receives State School Funds

A check for 4741.52 was credited to the Frederick County School Board as Frederick County’s share of 781557.06 mailed to counties for public schools. The funds, sent by State Treasurer A B Gathright, aim to extend school terms beyond eight months, but delays from Washington on 603000 FERA funds cloud the eight month plan and may force seven to eight month closures.

Frederick County A. B. Gathright Frederick Oe Richmond Virginia Washington FERA

Paul Mellon Leads Entries In Maryland Chase

The Maryland Hunt Club drew 14 candidates for the Maryland Hunt Cup race at Worthington Valley. Paul Mellon’s Chatterplay, holder of a 5 minutes 45.42 seconds grand national record, leads the list with Drinmore Lad, his stablemate, entered to dispute the honors. Other top contenders include Outlaw and Mullah, with riders holding certificates from the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association for the Maryland Hunt Cup and Challenge Cup.

Baltimore Maryland Hunt Club Paul Mellon Chatterplay Worthington Valley Estates C. L. A. Hester J. W. Y. Martin Drinmore Lad Middlebury B. L. Behr Outlaw Mullah The Chicagoan National Steeplechase and Hunt Association

Soft Ball Team Asked To Meet

The soft ball team of the Rouss Fire Company is asked to meet at the engine house at 6 o'clock Wednesday and Thursday evenings this week for practice. Paul Carper is manager of the team. It is urged that all members report.

Rouss Fire Company Paul Carper

Bones Found On Doctor Farm Spur Wider Search In Lancaster

Lancaster April 23 state police dig deeper at Dr H E Zimmerly haunted farm after bones and teeth are found. A woman’s remains are suspected with blonde hair found and Dr J W Rice of Bucknell confirming the bones as female. Zimberly and his hired man Richard Parker face narcotics charges as investigators press for statements.

Lancaster Drv Gladys Slender Calvert Zimmerly William A. Miller Maryland Richard Parker

Hundreds Dead in Quake Ravages Across Regions

Paris reports ongoing disaster after a major earthquake on April 12. Agencies list Dodangueh Tchadangueh and Lezard-darid among towns hit hard with thousands feared dead as rescue work is impeded by aftershocks.

Paris Aeek Tran O Dodangueh Tchadangueh Lezard-darid

World News at a Glance from Maryland to Bolivia

Frederick Police hold Raymond Naylor a Black man after he allegedly confessed to a crime he had been acquitted of. Rockville may convene a special grand jury on murder conspiracy involving Mrs Anne Lyddane and three others. Alameda Pan American Clipper makes a first round trip flight. Washington Senate Banking Committee backs Marriner Eccles for Fed chair. Navy build up costs warned as a risk to treaty powers. Formosa aid rushed to quake zones. Bolivian troops recapture Charagua from Paraguay forces.

Frederick Raymond Naylor Rockville Anne Lyddane Alameda Calif Washington Senate Banking Committee Tment Marriner S. Eccles Utah Federal Reserve Board

Chicken Supper Benefit at Home M. S. Snapp Church

A chicken supper benefit event is planned for Thursday night at Home M. S. Snapp Church. Proceeds support a church or community cause with details readable from local notices.

M. S

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