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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1935
Page
2
Shanghai reports the central government intends broad autonomy for North China to block secession, reforming northern admin istration and currency control. Ho Ying-Chin, war minister, steps in to manage the North China issue as Japanese and local leaders seek a moderate Tokyo line.
MA Winchester recalls an incident where a driver blocked legally parked cars on the plaza to avoid walking farther. A judge explains the motive as laziness and urges drivers to have a good reason for every action, linking this behavior to unsafe highway habits.
Dyson, 42, fell 25 feet into a dry abandoned well near North Wilkesboro eleven days ago while walking in the woods. He dug with a stick, climbed within eight feet of the rim, then lay without food or water for ten days until a group of local youths and their dogs alerted authorities by sniffing at the old well and locating him. He was hospitalized in stable condition with recovery expected.
City adopts strict coal weighing for truck deliveries with officials inspecting vehicles to prevent dishonest weights. Truckers pay 10 cents per ton for weighing, funds go to the city. Drivers must show an order and have coal weighed on city scales before unloading. Identifications tags and regular inspections aim to protect consumers and local coal dealers.
In Washington on December 2 a passerby pulled a fire alarm after seeing 17 fire trucks and police rescue squads rush down the street. The alarm was triggered by a dog fight in a pet shop window where three Boston Bulls attacked a Fox terrier, prompting authorities to intervene.
A gift that will last one year and be appreciated daily. An evening star themed promotion highlighting a yearly subscription to The Star, framed as a ideal Christmas present for readers.
John Solenberger, 73, prominent Winchester and Frederick County figure, died early Sunday at Memorial Hospital after a stroke from a July 1933 river accident. Native of Franklin County, Pa., he spent most of his life in this region, ran the hardware store on North Loudoun Street, and suffered a long illness culminating in death at 3 a.m. after a hospital operation. Funeral arrangements set for Tuesday afternoon. burial planned near Winchester.
The China Clipper lands in Guam harbor after a 1700 mile Pacific crossing from Manila to California in 10 hours and 50 minutes. Night fell as the giant flying boat swooped in from the west and touched down gracefully in the harbor.
The West Palm Beach Times reports a circuit court decree granting an absolute divorce to Mrs. Ada Larrick Popkins from Paul P. Popkins of Purcellville Virginia. Ada Larrick Popkins reclaims her former name Ada L. Swimley. The couple previously had a partial decree. the latest ruling finalizes the divorce, with allegations of violent temper and J Stockton Bryan as attorney.
Five people died in Virginia Sunday from automobile injuries, raising the holiday weekend toll to fourteen against State Motor Director John Q. Rhodes's forecast of twelve. Victims named include William Wood 23 of Buffalo Ridge and Gaye Wood 16 and Cornelia Wood 14 of Roanoke, Lucian H. Davis 56 of Newcastle, and an unidentified man killed near Petersburg.
Public sale scheduled December 4 at 1 PM on the Allen farm near Stephenson. Items include a horse, hogs, machinery and household goods. Harry L. McCann is executor of the W. Eishelman estate.
Members of Winchester Lodge No 867 gathered for a memorial service honoring departed brothers. Rev E B McGukin praised the lodge for charity, patriotism and reverence, noting three reasons for memorial services and the fraternity spirit across all people. Five lines mention four 1935 deaths: R T Bryarly, T W Harrison, D W Lupton and F H Bahlman.
President Roosevelt visited Pine Mountain Valley near Warm Springs Georgia to view a government project creating planned rural communities. The valley spans 10 000 acres between Pine and mountains and already houses 75 families with 196 more represented as efforts to relocate farmers from crowded cities onto workable land on a paid basis.
Clare county officials ordered Mrs. Elizabeth Rowland to trial on a conspiracy to murder her two daughters, Katherine six and Virginia two, whose bodies were found in a Oakland county lake. Her stepfather Ferrin Rowland hanged himself before trial after confessing to drowning them. Rowland had claimed he took the children to a Flint home then to Bloat Lake in Oakland county, where he bound them with wire and drowned them from a rowboat.
Mississippi man C. G. Barnett, 50, of Corinth marble firm, says two men abducted him in front of the Corinth post office, stripped him of nearly all clothing, left him tied to a tree near Brownsville, Tenn., and took his watch and about $2. Dec. 3 sale on North Hill, a 15 room house with furniture. Antiques featured at Castleman homestead over 100 years old near Castleman's Ferry, Va.
Renowned archaeologist and head of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago Dr James H Breasted died early today at Presbyterian Medical Center New York. His death marks a significant loss to scholars in Near Eastern history and archaeology.
John Stewart Reed, 19, son of J Theodore Reed, killed himself in his UCLA residence over fear of earning less than an A in all subjects. Detective Lieut. G H Shelton said the youth left notes saying the death was planned and linked to being physically and mentally unable to bear poor grades. He was taken to the emergency hospital where he died hours later.
Announcement today delays the basketball game set for tomorrow night in Winchester. The contest features Winchester's Men's Athletic Club versus Frederick, Md. The league opener will be rescheduled for next week with the same teams expected to meet.
Cincinnati December 2. Fire started by an overheated stove in the galley destroyed the Ohio river towboat Ben Franklin moored too far from the water's edge for firefighters to reach the blaze.
Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South predicts a national return to prohibition within ten years. Speaking at the Anti-Saloon League of America convention in St. Louis he says the path will mirror past steps with local option votes and state laws leading the way.
William Mavin Roman, a 39 year old itinerant worker, went on trial in Lewisburg, charged with kidnapping in 1927 of a six year old girl who is now his wife and mother of his two year old son. The girl, Dorothy Evelyn Bradley Roman, is now 14 and attended court with her baby. The couple deny kidnapping claiming the girl went along voluntarily. Selection of a jury began as Roman faced a possible five year sentence under the 1928 indictment.
Frederick county voters head to the polls for a special election to raise about 15000 dollars for a proposed county market building store room and vault expansion in the clerk’s office. Polls open 7 04 a m close 4 35 p m total 9 hours 39 minutes amid rising local interest.
A revival in progress at Greenway United Brethren known as the Double Tollgate, nine miles from Winchester on the Front Royal Pike, nightly at 7 45 led by Rev Charlies Beard of Martinsburg West Virginia with radio singers and a local male quartet.
The church at Stine Chapel was well filled for the first of a week long series led by Rev. E. J. Rohart of the First Brethren Church. Services continue nightly with Rohart preaching on the devil tonight and the Wingfield sisters singing duets tomorrow night.
Waynesboro tied for the Cumberland Valley league title after a 26-0 victory over Hagerstown high school. Henkle scored early in the first quarter on a tackle run and Peiffer ran for a touchdown to build the lead, with Worth adding an extra point on a third quarter pass to Worth. Lehr then returned an interception 55 yards for a fourth quarter TD.
The Coast Guard cutter Sebago reported picking up the disabled schooner Therese White about 200 miles east of Cape Hatteras. The vessel was leaking and rudderless. no further details were provided.
City Advisory Committee on City Planning meets tonight in City Hall Council Chamber to discuss welfare matters. Chairman W. Nelson Page presides as many committee members are urged to attend.
Cast of 100 students staged December show with evening performances. Admission 25 and 50 cents. Also advertisement for warm blankets and comforts. Wanted home for a pretty black female Beagle dog, contact 41 J or 629 J.
A 14-year-old youth named Glenn Boldlan of Motley Minnesota was found emaciated and half frozen in an ice packed refrigerator car near Salinas California after claiming he and five others were locked inside November 22. He crawled into the lettuce car to sleep and woke to find the others gone. He is hospitalized and expected to recover. his father is Earl Boldlan of Motley.
An early morning milk delivery service is advertised by Sanitary Dairy. The notice highlights pasteurized milk priced at 5 cents per pint and 10 cents per quart, with contact for service and reference to another advertisement on page six.
Four government projects near Strasburg are set to begin within two weeks as Martinsburg Pike road work starts north of the city. Total spending nears 180,500 dollars with 400 to 500 workers across projects including the Strasburg post office, road construction, water works pumping station, and an overhead bridge plus road work east of Strasburg.
Effective today Haldeman's cache and herd transfer to the Greenwood Cooperative Farm Dairy Inc. Milk trade shifts as James O Ritter with about 18 Jersey cows will continue dairy farming but sell milk to the local creamery. Consideration not disclosed.
Four Frederick county men began tallying hogs in the survey for compliance with the 1935 corn hog contracts. The count is led by P. H. Wakeman A. F. Sillar J. L. Hershman and Thomas Rosenberger. Also noted is The Silver Lining a three act play at Round Hill School on Friday December 6 with admission 10 and 20 cents.
South End Hose Company announces regular business meeting for Monday night December 2. Full attendance requested. Secretary.
Reports say combined Ethiopian armies totaling about 400000 men are ready to attack Italian forces in northern Ethiopia. Haile Selassie, en route to the north, would link with Ras Seyoum and Ras Kassa to strike Italians along the Makale plateau. Attacks may begin at dawn on St. George’s day.
Baltimore- 14 year old Domestic boy found emaciated and half frozen in an ice packed refrigerator car after ten days without food. Washington- AAA reports on 1926 to 1937 corn hog contracts aiming at balanced farming. Chicago- Alberta farmer crowned 1935 wheat king at International Live stock Exposition. Lewisburg- Roman on trial for 1927 kidnapping of a six year old girl who is now his wife. New York- Archeologist Dr. James H. Breasted dies. Washington- Plea for quick Supreme Court ruling on wheat processing axes. Rome- Nine hundred Italian mothers and widows protest sanctions. Dessye- Haile Selassie on war front. Addis Ababa- Ethiopian offensive plans rumored in capital. Teheran- Iranian cabinet resigns. Manila- Bill to establish a 1,000,000 dollar air base introduced in National Assembly.
Fruit cakes and plum puddings offered for sale at Washington Inn with contact phone 239. December items advertised in the Xmas photo listing from Barr's Studio reflect seasonal offerings and local business promotions.
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