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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1936

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Leaders Tell Cane Are Of Short Life And Will Find Way

Roosevelt told labor non partisan League it will shape a new political alignment in 1940. He said past laws corrected unfair practices and that reactions to reforms are short lived. Berry and union leaders pledged league support for his reelection and a lasting nonpartisan plank.

Washington Ent Roosevelt Labor George L. Berry League Roosevelt Supreme Court Amera Federation of Labor Franklin D. Roosevelt Berry Frank Delano Roosevelt United States Ber Lar Rooseelt

Winchester Guardsmen prepare for Virginia maneuvers

During this week and next, Headquarters Company and Company I of the 116th Infantry will join maneuvers at Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania. Some units moved to Front Royal and Winchester. others travel to Quantico for state rifle matches and Sharpshooter contests at Perry Ohio.

116Th Infanry Intown Gap Front Royal Virginia Peery Winchester Indiantown Gap Ing Indiantown Quantico Comng Mp Perry Ohio Farpr Iig Vic

Rush Holt to Keynote Coughlin Convention in Cleveland

In Cleveland on August 14 Senator Rush D Holt of West Virginia will deliver the opening keynote at the Rev Charles Coughlins National Union for Social Justice convention. Rep William Lemke and Thomas C OBrien will address the mass meeting August 16 at Cleveland Stadium.

Cleveland Walter D. Davis Charles B. Coughlin National Union For Social Justice Rush D. Holt D. W. Va Davis William Lemke North Dakota Thomas C. O’brien Boston Union Party Cleveland Stadium Coughlin Father Coughlin Sylvester V. McMahon Ohio State Union Harold H. Burton

National Guardsmen Begin Two-Week War Games at Indiantown Gap

Seven thousand eight hundred National Guardsmen from Virginia Maryland District of Columbia and Pennsylvania began a two week training encampment at Indiantown Gap Reservation. The unit of the Twenty-ninth Division arrived by motorcade and prepared for intensive field exercises as officers noted similarities to the earlier Twenty-eighth Division camp.

Indiantown Gap Army of the United States Virginia Maryland District of Columbia Pennsylvania

Building Boom Keeps City Jobs With New Homes

In Winchester construction remains active with many men employed as dwellings and other buildings rise and renovations proceed. Since January skilled workers like carpenters and masons have had ample contracts, with some crews traveling to other communities for help. August looks busy as two permits totaling about 8000 dollars cover new dwellings.

Winchester

Winchester Park Association Meeting Tonight at City Hall

The Winchester Park Association holds its regular monthly meeting this evening at 8 o clock in the City Hall Council Chamber. The president Ryland Conner urges all members to attend as business of importance will be transacted.

Winchester Park Association Ryland Conner

Yard Party Benefit at Burnt Factory Church

A garden event at the home of Mr and Mrs Warren Daugherty 236 Parkway on Thursday August 13 features home made ice cream to raise funds for Burnt Factory Church. Local residents are invited to attend the yard party and support the church.

Warren Daugherty Parkway

Paxton Chapel Benefit Notice for August 22

Church event at Paxton Chapel set for Wednesday night August 22 with a rain date the following night. Proceeds support the church. hours listed as 8 5 and 10 10 21.

Paxton Chapel

Uniforms for Martinsburg Convention Issued

Uniforms will be issued at the engine house on Monday and Tuesday evenings August 10 and 11. Members planning to attend the convention on August 12 are urged to obtain uniforms early.

ROUSS Martinsburg Engine House

Death Comes In Her Sleep Mrs Mackay-Smith Dies At Seal Harbor

Mrs. Virginia Stuart Mackay Smith widow of Bishop Alexander Mackay Smith of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania died in her sleep at her Seal Harbor Maine cottage. Her daughters Mrs William Bell Watkins and Mrs Carl Boy Ed were abroad with families when informed. Funeral set for Seal Harbor next Sunday and burial to follow in Washington DC where her husband lay.

Virginia Stuart Mackay- Smith Alexander Mackay-Smith Pennsylvania Seal Harbor Maine Clarke County Mackay-Smith William Bell » Watkins Carl Boy-Ed Millwood Europe Berlin Mackal-Smith England Watkins Columbus New York That City

Seventh District Young Democrats Plan September Convention

The Young Democratic Club of the Seventh District will hold a district convention at Woodstock on September 5 with district chairman John D. Neff announcing the event and an executive committee meeting set for August 17 at Woodstock to arrange the convention. Invitations to Senator Harry F. Byrd and Congressman A. Willis Robertson are expected for the afternoon session with a dance in the evening. District officers will be elected and nominees chosen for committees.

Young Democratic Club Woodstock John D. Neff Staunton Neff Harry Byrd, Jr Winchester Steward Moore Lexington Tavenner Robert Harnsberger Luray Edgar Sipe Harrisonburg Peyton Gish Fishersville Ed. Williams Berryville Res. Wright, Jr Strasburg Harry F. Byrd A. Willis Robertson Roanoke

Opening of Grocery Store at 364 Charles Lind Street

Announcement notes the opening of a new grocery store located at 364 Charles Lind Street. The notice specifies the start date as October 11, 1910, with intent to serve the surrounding community.

Charles Charles Lind. St

Swimmers of America Keep Up Their Wins

Olympic events in Berlin see American swimmers Olive McKean and Katherine Rawls place sixth and seventh in the 100 meters freestyle. America’s 800 meter relay team advances, while Japan dominates sprints with new records. In water polo the U S loses to Belgium and exits. Jesse Owens signals he will turn professional if incentives are offered following his sprint and long jump titles and world record relay.

Berlin America Olive McKean Seattle Katherine Rawls Miami Fla Rita Mastenbroek Holland Helene Madison Charlie Nutter Ralph Gilman Paul Wolf Jack Medica John Macionis Yale Ralph Flanagan Macionish Hiroshi Negami Japan Flanagan Nippon Shozo Mankino Shumpei Uto Jack Mendica Macionis Belgium Germany United States William Waterhouse Woodbridge Metcalf California Jesse Jesse Owens Ohio State Owens

Trial Justice Hears Two Cases

Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner heard two cases. A. L. Breeden of Frederick County was jailed 30 days fined 100 dollars and costs and had his driver’s license suspended for one year for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Earl Foreman and Ira Foreman were given a hearing on fighting charges. Earl was fined 10 dollars and costs.

A. J. Tavenner A. L. Breeden Frederick County Earl Foreman Ira Foreman Earl Ira

Mary Astor Testifies in Cross-Examination Over Affairs

Actress Mary Astor faces sharp cross examination in Los Angeles over alleged affairs with George Kaufman and others as her divorce fight with Dr. Franklin Thorpe continues. A bench warrant for Kaufman is noted as the diary may be used as evidence.

Los Angeles Mary Astor Franklyn Thorpe George G. Kaufman Joseph Anderson Thorpe Bennett Cerf New York George S. Kaufman Kaufman Franklin Thorpe Miss Astor Dr. Thorpe Anderson George Kaufman United States William Anderson Irving Thalberg Hollywood Norma Shearer Thalberg Santa Catalina Island

Lindbergh Angered by Photographers at Scientific Congress

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh objected to photographers at the International Congress of Experimental Cytology in Copenhagen. He agreed to stay after Dr. Hans Fischer obtained a group-shot compromise, with a postponement of the mechanical heart demonstration to tomorrow.

Copenhagen Charles A. Lindbergh Hans Fischer Danish Biological Institute Fischer International Congress of Experimental Cytology Alexis Carrel New York August Krogh Lindbergh Dr. Carrel Col.Lindbergh Andreas Dam

Rep Woodrum In Motor Crash Near Toano Virginia

Rep Clifton Woodrum a Democratic congressman from Virginia's Sixth District was injured when his car failed to negotiate a sharp turn at the east end of Toano and struck the community house. He was taken to Bell Hospital Williamsburg with scalp lacerations and heavy bleeding but officials said injuries were not serious.

Toano Clifton Woodrum Virginia Bell Hospital Williamsburg

President Summons Flood Control Advisors To Desk

President Roosevelt called federal flood control advisers to the White House as he returned to Washington. Aiming to outline a Western and Northern Pennsylvania Southern New York and possibly Ohio tour, he discussed starting operations under the 320 million omnibus flood control act. A special committee will select projects for quick contracting and has drafted a preliminary program for New England and the Middle Atlantic states.

Washington Roosevelt White House Pennsyvana New York Ohio New England Middle Atlantic States Abel Wolman National Resources Board Washinton

Lindbergh and Carrel unveil mechanical heart in 1935

After four years of study Col. Lindbergh and Dr. Carrel announced completion of their mechanical heart in June 1935. The device, called a pump, circulates a protein mixture colored red to observe live organ function in an artificial chamber. It uses a gas mix of 40 percent oxygen, 3 to 4 percent carbon dioxide, and the rest nitrogen.

Col. Lindbergh Dr. Carrel

Speedy Trial For Murderer

Martin Moore a 22 year old hotel employee was arraigned on murder and first degree burglary charges in Asheville North Carolina He waived the preliminary hearing and was ordered held for trial in Superior Court for the slaying of Helen Clevenger The solicitor said the case against Moore is set for indictment and grand jury next Monday Moore described as six feet three inches tall was arrested Saturday night and confessed after hours of questioning in the county penthouse jail

Asheville N. C Martin Moore Negro Hotel Employe Helen Clevenger Zeb V. Nettles Laurence E. Brown Petite Helen Clevenger New York University Staten Island N. Y Nettles Moore

Grand Sire to Attend Tri County Odd Fellows Meeting

Colonel Parke P. Deans of Richmond, grand sire of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, will be guest of honor at a regular Tri County Odd Fellows meeting in Middletown on August 20. Marsh Run Lodge 147 will host with lodges from Winchester, Front Royal, Bentonville, and Stephens City represented.

Winchester Front Royal Bentonville Stephens City John Bywaters Opequon Frederick Colonel Deans Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse Virginia Odd Fellows Marsh Run

Predict Crush of the Revolt In Spain Gains Shown

Government gains in the Spanish war were announced as rebel-held communities fell. Loyal forces pressed toward Madrid from the north and south while battles raged along the coast and near the mountains north of the capital.

Madrid Spain Loya Straits of Gibraltar

Hughes Goes Unannounced Flight Leaves In Sealed Mission

Howard Hughes, millionaire aviator, took off from Union Terminal in his flying laboratory with 1,250 gallons of fuel. Destination was unannounced as he cloaks his aviation feats in secrecy and explores a new radio wavelength permit. Hughes holds the Los Angeles to New York record and world land plane speed mark.

Los Angeles Howard Hughes Sportsman-Flier Union Terminal Hughes New York Flying Laboratory Hughes Air

Water Committee Chores Water Bond Report

A special committee appointed by President Peyton Marshall to study the water problem met today in the city manager's office. The council previously set a September 29 election date for a proposed $500,000 water bond. A craneis hearing on the committee's report may be scheduled, though no date is fixed.

Peyton Marshall Common Council Croneis

Firemen's Jubilee Opens Tonight at Fair Grounds

The Friendship Fire Company presents a six night Jubilee Week at the Fair Grounds featuring Krause Greater Shows with midway rides clowns circus acts and fireworks. Eight riding devices and ten big feature shows highlight the program as the fire company hopes for generous public support.

Friendship Fire Company Fair Grounds Krause Fire Company

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