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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1936

Page

9

Political eyes focused on Keystone State vote trend

Observers in Pennsylvania watched the presidential primary for hints on the November mood. Colonel Henry Breckinridge contests Roosevelt for first state-wide opposition while Senator Borah seeks a barometer by tallying presidential votes.

Associated Press Washington Pennsylvania Keystone Henry Breckinridge New York Roosevelt Borah Idaho

Roosevelt Backed by Mine Workers in Labor League Move

John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and other labor leaders formed a labor non partisan league with Berry and Hillman. Henry P. Fletcher attacked the league as a political maneuver funded by the government. Missouri Republicans pledged four delegates to Landon, boosting Kansas and Missouri support ahead of the Peoria convention.

Pennsylva En Cretaves John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Labor League Roosevelt Republican National Committee Fletcher Berry Alf M. Landon Kansas Frank Knox Chicago Missouri Landon Knox Cook County Peoria Selecti

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Partial Answers

The page fragment lists crossword entries such as 21 Not old 23 A small bottle 24 Plagiarize 25 Crude metal 26 A continent abbr 27 2 000 pounds 29 Held a session 30 Right abbr 32 English pre Raphaelite painter 35 Midday 37 Sharpen razor 88 A male descendant plus scattered clues from down entries and stray letters.

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Knox County to Name Eight Delegates at Large

Eight delegates at large will join 49 elected in the Knox county primary held April 14. The move aims to supplement statewide delegates while ensuring residential voters participate in the presidential preference process, though the results will not bind convention delegates for either party.

Knox Usetta

Chairs and Rugs Key Risk to Household Safety

Wil Shryock cites a local accident surge blaming chairs ladders and rugs for injuries and deaths. He argues carelessness fuels a high toll surpassing wartime deaths, noting about 31 500 incidents in town last year and urging safer home behavior.

Wil Shryock Arizona Delaware Idaho Mainé Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico North Dakota Utah Vermont

Thieves Seek Clue In Major Gem Theft

Camden county officers reported they have no clue to the identity of thieves who stole jewels valued at 260000 from the winter home of Ernest L. Woodard a retired capitalist from Leroy New York. The robbery was disclosed last night in Camden.

Camden 8. C Camden County Ernest L. Woodard Leroy N.Y

Building Move Gains Ground, Says Housing Chief

Stewart McDonald, federal housing administrator, declares the building movement is under way with residential construction up markedly over the previous year. He calls the recovery the strongest nationwide in the sector.

Washington Stewart McDonald

Warrenton Rage Meet Saturday Draws Society Crowd

Warrenton race meet features the Virginia Gold Cup a four mile timber chase at Broadview with a record field of steeplechase horses. Other events include the Virginia National Broadview War Renton Hunt Cup and Agricultural Purse attracting visitors from Winchester for Apple Blossom activities.

Nia America Broadview Brush Winchester Warrenton

Mother seeks all earnings in Freddie Bartholomew case

Mrs. Lillian Bartholomew widens her court bid to seize all Freddie Bartholomew earnings, not just an accounting, in a guardianship dispute that previously targeted the aunt Millicent Bartholomew and the boy’s weekly income of about $1000.

Los Angeles Lillian Bartholomew Freddie

Middletown Grange Hosts F F A Chapter Meeting

The Middletown Grange No. hosted a meeting with F F A members as honored guests. B O Brumback led as master with R A Wall presiding. new members were received and instructed. The F F A chapter showcased a fine program and initiatory work, noting last year’s county first prize for degree work. The next meeting is set for May 8.

Middletown Grange Hall B. O. Brumback R. A. Wall John Fredman Prn Middletown Grange

Economics committee to serve rets in degree conferment

The passage notes plans to exemplify drills and confer special degrees upon a large class of candidates as the economics committee will serve rets. The fragment implies organized procedures for degree awards and committee involvement.

Agriculture companies face charges in cotton trade probe

Investigators accuse large cotton trading firms and the agriculture department bureau of economies of improper conduct in a probe into pricing and market manipulation. Officials say the case centers on contracts, commissions, and alleged collusion affecting growers.

Benate Agriculture Agriculture Department Bureau of Economies

Weighed Tax Bill Sparks General Debate in House

A weighed tax bill prompts a general debate in the House. Lawmakers weigh proposed reforms and discuss potential impacts on commerce and public revenue amid procedural moves and party line positions.

Grover Funeral Directed by Six Nephews in Hickville

In Hickville by his wishes William WII Grover’s funeral services were conducted by his six nephews rather than a traditional officiant. The service proceeded with the nephews leading readings and prayers as requested.

Hickville, O William Wii Grover

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