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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1936

Page

10

Illness Fatal to Mr Fletcher in Tucson Veterans Hospital

Frederick Lee Fletcher 34 native of the city died after a nine month illness at the Tucson Arizona Veterans Hospital. He enlisted in 1920 served at Camp Humphreys and later worked in Massachusetts where tuberculosis developed. Military honors planned in Tucson with interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by mother Mrs. A G Mason and brothers and sisters: Bessie Mason Winchester Mamie Poffenberger Ada King Washington Gertude Emmond Los Angeles W C Fletcher Washington DC Robert C Fletcher Winchester and numerous nephews and nieces. Father deceased 24 years ago.

A. G. Mason Morningside Drive Frederick Lee Fletcher Tucson Arizona Mr. Fletcher Charles M. Fletcher Sarah B. Fletcher Washington Camp Humphrey Alexandria Bessie Mason Winchester Mamie Poffenberger Ada King Gertrude Emmond Los Angeles W. C. Fletcher Washington, D. C Robert C. Fletcher Fletcher

Artist Ennis Dies From Head On Car Collision

Utica Aug 28 George Pearse Ennis artist died today from injuries after a head on collision between two motor cars. His skull was fractured and two others were seriously hurt.

Utica George Pearse Ennis Ennis

Local Shoe Store Manager Declines Offer

William Argenbright, manager of Lovett Brothers Shoe Store, declines an offer from a firm in Cumberland Maryland. He says he will stay at his present location and thanks friends and supporters for his local success.

William Argenbright Lovett Brothers Shoe Cumberland Argenbright

Funeral Rites Held for James Boggs 67 a Well Known Merchant

Funeral services were held yesterday at 10 a.m. from the late home near Oranda for James Boggs 67 longtime Marlboro merchant. Rites were led by Rev H M Crim with assists by Rev Allen Jones and Rev F B Sapp. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery Strasburg. Survived by widow Mary Smith a brother Edward Boggs a sister Katherine Boggs a nephew Alfred Smith and a niece Mrs Harold C March. Captain Boggs father of the deceased was a Confederate veteran.

Oranda James Boggs Marlboro Lebanon H. M. Crim Strasburg Presbyterian Church Allen Jones Kernstown F. B. Sapp Riverview Cemetery Strasburg Mr. Boggs Edwin Wagner Boggs Rebecca Stultz Borngs Captain Boggs Twenty-fifth Virginia Infantry Alleghany Mountain Boggs Franklin County W. Va Mary Smith Cedar Creek Edward Boggs Pittsburgh, Pa Katherine Boggs Altamont Alfred Smith Harold C. March This City

Piqued Lady To Sell Estate

Doris Duke Cromwell in Honolulu warns she will sell her Kaalawai property after the Harbor Commissioners deny permission for a private swimming pool. She radiophoned her Honolulu representative William Cross Jr. to push the sale.

Honolulu Kaalawai Doris Duke Cromwell William Cross, Jr Board of Harbor Commissioners

Defense Plans Not Jeopardized by Lost Naval Papers

Naval officials said the loss of secret papers by Lieut. William A. Moffett Jr. caused no serious damage to national defense plans. He had borrowed the documents to study for an examination for senior lieutenant during the court martial for carelessness.

Washington William A. Moffett, Jr

Barbara Bell Pattern Book Promotes Spring Designs

Barbara Pattern Book featuring Spring Designs is ready. Send fifteen cents today for your copy. Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1959 B offers sizes 8 to 16 with detailed fabric requirements and style notes for juniors, mature figures, and special occasions. Direct orders to the address shown.

Barbara Barbara Bell

Terrible Ride Ends in Double Tragedy in Virginia

Mrs. Millie Thomas, a 27 year old beauty operator, endured a brutal 70 mile drive after Clifton D. Thomas fired on Gilmer L. Snyder and then killed himself. The shock left Mrs. Thomas in near perpetual hysterics at her Washington DC home.

Virginia Millie Thomas Thomas Washington, D. C Clifton D. Thomas Gilmer L

22 Unhurt As Fire Sweeps Bus

A Great Eastern Lines bus carrying twenty two passengers escaped injury when overheated brakes sparked a fire before dawn. Driver William Kieffer halted the vehicle on the road and safely evacuated all aboard along with luggage. The coach was en route from New York to Chicago, according to district manager A. J. Kieffer of Pittsburgh.

Ligonier Great Eastern Lines A. J. Kieffer Pittsburgh William Kieffer New York Chicago

Criticism Filed by American Bar Association on Constitution

The American Bar Association, by overwhelming vote, filed the majority report of its committee on federal legislation. The report sharply arraigns the Roosevelt administration for destroying the Constitution.

Boston American Bar Association Roosevelt

Habeas Corpus Granted in Shacklett Case

The writ frees Shacklett from a one year state road sentence for alleged alcoholism. Judge Williams ruled the lower court order illegal. Magistrate W. W. Stickley sentenced Shacklett in Strasburg. Frank H. Brumback of Woodstock represented him. the ruling becomes a Shenandoah county circuit court record.

Shacklett W. W. Stickley Strasburg Williams Frank H. Brumback Woodstock Shenandoah County

Ethiopians Repelled After Attack on Addis Ababa

Rome reports twelve thousand Ethiopians were driven back in an assault on Addis Ababa with about 200 dead. Fifteen Italian soldiers were killed and 40 wounded as artillery aided native and white troops in repelling the attackers.

Rome Addis Ababa

Crime Hits Hell as Teens Hijack Slot Machines

Three youths hijacked two slot machines from the Hell store of James and John Pressley Thursday night and cut the only telephone wire, disrupting resort communications. John Pressley walked five miles to Pinckney to report the incident.

Pinckney, Mich Hell Mich James John Pressley Pinckney

Italy imposes embargo on war materials to Spain

Rome announces a formal embargo on all war materials to Spain. The decree responds to requests from Great Britain and France and confirms the ban previously considered in effect.

Rome Italy Spain Great Britain France

Senator McAdoo incapacitated by car accident

Senator William G. McAdoo, speaking by telephone to a Democratic dinner in San Francisco, said he had to surrender to a microbe after being incapacitated by a car accident in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Calif William G. McAdoo San Francisco

Popcorn Fire Alarm Alerts Fire at Gasport Attic

Mrs Adelaide Gaskill hung popcorn to dry in her attic when it popped and awakened her to a blaze. Neighbors and Gasport firemen limited the loss to about 1000 dollars.

Lockport Adelaide Gaskill Gaskill Gasport

Revival Preaches Weeklong Meet at U B Church

Mt Pleasant Virginia reports a weeklong revival at the U B Church led by Rev Spitzer with strong attendance. Sunday School at 10 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m precede revival services at 8. The next Ladies Aid Society meeting is set for September 12 at 8 p m with officers to be elected.

MT. Pleasant Cathryn Newcome Winchester Will Lamp U. B Spitzer Oliver Hamilton Hilda Levan Balrt B. F. Spitzer Carson Dyke Vic Homar Margaret Ritter Margaret Milhon Christian Endeavor Ladies’ Aid Society Levane Barr Dolly Moore Roanoke Mildred Ritter Louise Lucille Perry Clifton Gough Vennor Milhon John Perry Zirkle Williams Opequon Hazel Racey Ivan Miller

Mission Play Continues at Lutheran Women Meeting

Mrs J L Almond Jr and Miss Mildred Alphin presented handiwork and lace items as officers and committees conducted reports and memorial services. Reelected officers included Mrs Eldridge Copenhaver and Mrs J L Almond Jr with delegates named for a 1937 Detroit convention. The vesper service will close the session with Rev Paul Andrew Kirsch delivering the address.

Marion J. L. Almond, Jr Roanoke A. W. Bischoff Richmond Frances Jenkins Strasburg Vivian Cronk Salem Light Brigade M. J. Kluttz Damascus Paul Andrew Kirsch Board of American Missions

Fruit Picking Contractor Named for Orchard Work

Fruit picking contractor Fred L. Shifflett of Swift Run Virginia offers contract services for apple crops and is recommended by orchard men. He is an experienced harvester of apples and peaches and has managed workers in the field. Born August 28 1961.

Fred L. Shifflett Swift Run

Court Member Continued from Page One

Governor Peery announced Judge Spratley as a candidate amid a tough choice. He noted many worthy lawyers and judges were urged for appointment. Spratley faced a court-backed endorsement from his circuit and surrounding counties before a Sept. 8 oath. Justice Chinn’s death created a vacancy, with Richmond lawyers backing Judge Sutton and others nominating Chichester for the post.

Spratley Peery Law and Equity Supreme Court Staunton Saxon W. Holt Newport News Senate William A. Wright Talppahannock G. Alvin Massenburg Flood House of Delegates Chinn Justice Chinn Warsaw Battle Creek Mich City of Richmond Frank T. Sutton, Jr Law and Equity Court C. M. Chichester Securities Division State Corporation Commission

Judges bid for state supreme court seat include several names

Among others urged for the seat on the state's highest tribunal were Judge A C Buchanan of Tazewell Judge J T Clement of Chatham Judge Richard T Wilson of Petersburg Ben T Gunter Acco makam attorney Judge Marshall R Peterson Lawrenceville Judge Philip Williams of Winchester Judge James L McLemore of Suffolk and Albert Bryan Commonwealth's attorney at Alexandria Four suggested for the place including former Governor John Garland Pollard withdrew their names.

A. C. Buchanan Tazewell J. T. Clement Chatham Richard T. Wilson Petersburg Ben T. Gunter Accomac Marshall R. Peterson Lawrenceville Philip Williams Winchester James L. McLemore Suffolk Albert Bryan Commonwealth Alexandria John Garland Pollard

Spain Expresses Regret Over Madrid Embassy Mail Incident

The Spanish government conveyed profound regret to the State Department after the opening of official mail addressed to the American embassy in Madrid. It pledged assurances the incident would not be repeated and not impact relations.

Washngton State Department Madrid

Strikers Display Sign of Death During Polish Mine Strike

Beuthen Upper Silesia Aug 28 300 miners marching into a fifth foodless day in a strike for back wages hoisted a skull and crossbones at the shaft head frame. The ominous symbol loomed a mile away and reflected the desperate condition inside as several had already collapsed from hunger and exhaustion.

Beuthen Upper Silesia

Spanish Ambassador Lopez Olivan Resigns in London

The Spanish ambassador to London Lopez Olivan resigned today and offered no comment on the action.

London Lopez Olivan

Scottie Pup Will Liven Things Up Pattern

A cheerful pattern for a Scottie dog toy appeals to children with a gay plaid coat and yarn whiskers. The simple cotton craft, pattern 5006, includes directions and material needs. Send 10 cents in stamps to Star Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th Street, New York.

Scottie Pup New York Winchester_ irene Star Household Arts Dept

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