Nations begin inter American peace work at Anchora Palace
Twenty one Western Hemisphere nations open actual work as steering committee of the inter American conference meets at Anchora Palace under Carlos Saavedra Lamas with Cordell Hull coordinating. Proposals include an inter American Court of Justice and a Dominican League of Nations plan. Differences arise on each proposal as discussions proceed.
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Buenos Aires
Anchorena Palace
Carlos Saavedra Lamas
Lamas
Saavedra Lamas
United States
Cordell Hull
Hull
Assembly
Inter- American Court of Justice
inter-American League of Nations
League of Nations
Roanoke Times celebrates 50th anniversary edition
Ma Winchester reports The Roanoke Times marks its 50th anniversary with a 96 page edition recounting the paper's 1886 founding by M. H. Claytor of Bedford and the history of Roanoke and Southwest Virginia. The piece highlights Roanoke's growth, textile industry, and leadership under J. B. Fishburn and J. P. Fishburn, with wishes for more such milestones.
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Roanoke Times
Magic City
M. H. Claytor
Bedford
Big Lick
Roanoke
Virginia
Times
Shenandoah Valley
Tuberculosis Money And How It Is Utilized
Mrs. H. D. Puller, treasurer of the Winchester Tuberculosis Association, explains how Christmas seal funds are spent for patients from Jan 1 to Dec 1 1936. Board of patients 723.50, milk 13.56, transport 17.90, laundry 79.94, X ray 24.75, emergencies 135, total 994.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Puller
Winchester Tuberculosis Association
District Nurse Association
Employers Cooperate in Social Security Card Return Effort
Winchester employers report strong participation in filing SS-5 cards under the social security act. W Nelson Page notes about 500 employers have submitted cards and urges employees to supply numbers, with a December 5 deadline for post office submission. Some seasonal fruit byproducts firms are laying off workers during off periods and are urged to complete card filings promptly.
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Winchester
W. Nelson Page
Page
Townsend Indicted in Pension Movement Case
Dr. Townsend co founder of the Townsend old age pension movement and two associates were indicted by a federal grand jury. The case names the organization and targets the elderly California physician. An arrest warrant was issued only for co defendants. agents plan to seek surrender from Townsend and others as advised by counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayan Aa
Dr. Townsend
Ae the
Townsend Old-Age Pension Movement
California Physi
Sig
Harry L. Underwood
United StatesAttorney
Thomas Wordwick
Georgia
Townsend
Underwood
Wunder
Kiefer
Shooting Match at Lat., Dec. 5 Prizes Announced
A shooting match is scheduled at Lat., on December 5 at 1 o'clock with prizes including turkeys geese chickens and shoats. Located 2 miles east of Winchester on Route No. 50 run by J. C. Kelchner.
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J. C. Kelchner
Winchester
Hodgson and Brown Store Dollar Specials in Winchester
Readable text shows Hodgson and Brown in Winchester offering dollar specials with items up to five dollars. Early arrivals secure first choice on discounted goods referenced by a stray mangled ad fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown
Winchester
Roosevelt Flies Home to Uruguay Welcome on Montevideo Pier
President Roosevelt returns from a Latin American peace voyage in a warm Montevideo reception. He lauds the Pan American Conference as the origin of a new era of friendship and confidence among the Americas, saying the fruits will be seen in world harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
Roosevelt
Gabriel Terra
Senora Terra
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Republic
Mmuluga Mack Pem Kepind
Secretary Elected by Frederick County Ministerial Association
The Frederick County Ministerial Association met at Rev. William B. Obaugh’s residence on National Avenue and named Rev. C. E. Seastrunk secretary for the coming year. He succeeds Rev. J. D. Russell who was transferred to Williamsport, Williams for W Va. in the Lewisburg district. Rev. R. N. Young of Petersburg W Va was a revival guest and Rev. W. D. Mitchell of Reliance United Brethren was elected to membership and will host the next meeting at Reliance on December 22.
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Frederick County
William B. Obaugh
National Avenue
C. E. Seastrunk
Seastrunk
J. D. Russell
Baltimore
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Williams
W. Va
Lewisburg
R. N. Young
Petersburg
Cbaugh
W. D. Mitchell
United Brethren Church
Reliance
Mr. Mitchell
Reliance On
Women Siege City Hall to Pressure WPA Sewing Restart
In Pleasantville New Jersey eighty eight women occupy city hall to force resumed WPA sewing funds. They issue a satirical vote and plan pickets aimed at city councilmen while living in the chamber with a makeshift bed and meals from local merchants. The council cites lack of funds as justification for the project shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
N. J
Thomas Crawford
George Haines
Virginia jails labeled fire hazards by state official
Frederick county jail listed among 31 in Virginia as a distinct fire hazard by State Welfare Commissioner Arthur W. James. He cites old buildings and single entry via an inflammable dwelling and urges a joint committee to study reforms to eliminate hazardous conditions. Colonial Beach jail fire referenced. He calls for General Assembly action to end the outmoded Elizabethan jail system.
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Frederick County
Arthur W. James
Virginia
James
Winchester
Board of Supervisors
Colonial Beach
Peery
General Assembly
Man in solitary confinement escape hides month in prison crevice
H. M. Evans, 46, began a period of solitary confinement at the state penitentiary but had lived for over a month in an underground crevice less than two feet high beneath a prison building. He had escaped October 25 during a football game and used food from TB patients before being discovered and pulled from the hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
H. M. Evans
State Penitentiary
Evans
Franco Plans Day and Night Air Raids From Spain
Great Britain received notice from Francisco Franco that his air planes plan frequent incidents both day and night on presumed enemy ships from north of Alicante to west of Malaga. Villareal encircled Basque militiamen pressed toward Vitora, 1,000 insurgents hurt yesterday. Madrid reported two new air raids with a score of devices in University City and Rosales district as fighting spread across multiple fronts.
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London
Great Britain
Francisco Franco
Spain
Alicante
Malaga
Cartagena
Villareas
Bilbao
Villareal
Vitora
Madrid
Rosales
Retiro Park
Death of L. L. Fansler in Winchester at 81
Lemuel Luther Fansler 81, longtime Winchester resident, died at his home 316 West Leccester Street after eight weeks illness. He worked for Virginia Woolen Company as foreman in carding, retired seven years ago. Survived by widow Mary C. Fansler, three daughters Laura Roberts, J W Epling, Alson S Hott, six sons Lawrence Edgar George Ralph Frank Arthur, two brothers Charles and Jacob Fansler. He belonged to Braddock Street Methodist Church and Golden Rule class. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Lemuel Luther Fansler
Winchester
West Leccester Street
Mr. Fansler
Moore's Storen
Orkney Springs
Virginia Woolen Company
North Kent Street
Fansler
Mary C. Thomas
Bedford
Laura Roberts
East Radford
J. W. Epling
Roanoke
Alson
Frank R. Fansler
Arthur W. Fansler
Chicago
Charles T. Fansler
Jacob Fansler
Charlottesville
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Notice to Taxpayers Lat Dec 5 Last Day to Pay
Lat December 5 is the last day to pay taxes without penalty per County Treasurer R. S. Smith. Taxpayers are urged to settle their bills to avoid penalties.
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R. S. Smith
Desirable Helsley Home Auction Near Reynolds Store
The home of late George Helsley near Reynolds Store will be sold at 11 o clock Saturday December 5 in front of the Court House. The notice identifies sale action and location with a specific time.
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George Helsley
Reynolds Store
Court House
Merchants Invited to Winchester Christmas Decor Contest Meet
Winchester merchants are invited to a 8 o'clock council chamber meeting to discuss decorating prizes and funding. Andrew Bell says all merchants should attend, with invitations to contribute cash, merchandise, or awards. Several sponsors have already offered prizes including $2 to $5 cash or merchandise from multiple local businesses.
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Winchester
Council Chamber
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Herre! Sales Company
City Pruit Market
Working Man's Store
McCrory’s
Five & Ten
FP. W. Woolworth
Huntsberry
Rouss Fire Co to Hold December Meeting
The Charley Rouss Fire Company announces its regular monthly meeting Friday evening December 4 at 8 o'clock. All members urged to attend. Special entertainment by VUA Vesssaeawase. M D Weaver president.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Keep Warm See Fauver's For Coal And Wood
Local ad notes Fauver's offers coal and wood with phone contact 754 R. The brief listing also promotes Famous Holeproof Hosiery priced 79 cents to 1.35 dollars from Moling and Cather.
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Fauver’s
Moling & Cather
Sarah Zane Fire Company to Meet December 3
Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold its last meeting of 1936 Thursday evening at the Reuss engine house. A large attendance is desired. Capt. R. B. Brown asks members of the fire company to attend.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Reuss
Roll Call Totals For Winchester Red Cross 1936 Campaign
Rev E T Clark reports Winchester Frederick Chapter Red Cross campaign netted 1116 memberships and 2297 20 dollars 72 cents. The list of donors includes Virginia Woolen Company Atlantic and Pacific Tea Baylass Department Store and J C Penny among many individuals and firms. Clark thanks co operatives and notes 146 contributors.
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E. T. Clark
Roll Call
Winchester Frederick
The
Red Cross
Walker Bond
Troy Latin Company
Thrift Auto Stores
Phillip Gold
Frances Kerr
J. W. Lodge
Louise Greenwal
T. W. Gibson
Lovelena L. Marcus
Anna L. Tokes
M. B. Briscoe
Hattie M.lea
Taylor F. Pinley
Charles Lampkins
William A. Parks
Elizabeth Washington
Mount Carmel Junior Missionary Circle
Mount Carmel
American Red Cross
Winchester
Virginia
Bond
Monarch's King Edward Defies Government Over Private Life
In London the king presses for a private life with Wallis Simpson as Baldwin faces a fragile Commons mood. Wedgwood signals royal victory in principle, while Downing Street holds firm. crowds at Downing Street thin and Fort Belvedere's fate looms as dominion communications delay a final decision.
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Frank H. King
London
King Edward of
England
Britain
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Gray
Baldwin
House of Commons
Josiah Clement Wedgwood
British Press Association
P’ Nt
Heaid
Avoi
News Chronicle
Edward
Lord Beaverbrook
Evening Standard
Hella
Dee
Canadamant
Mrs. Simpson
Downing Street
Scotland Yard
Friendship Fire Company Meets Tonight at 8
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 8 oclock in the hall on East Cork Street. All members are urged to attend due to important business. Capt Richard Boxwell presiding. Iron buyers seek junked cars, rags, and metals at Winchester & Co. 13 Fairfax Lane. Phone 2: (10-2-thurs. & mon.-1p-tf).
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Friendship Fire Company
East
Cork Street
Richard Boxwell
Winchester & Co
Fairfax Lane
Main and
Braddock
Miller's Drug Store to Open Dec 5 After Closed Thursday
Notice states FBI closed on Thursday while newspapers remain available outside to regular customers. Grand opening planned for Saturday December 5 with hours 12 to 1 and 4 to t.
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FBI
Miller's Drug Store
Chicken Supper 35 Cents Benefit Rest Church
A community chicken supper priced at 35 cents will be held Friday December 4 from 5 30 p m to benefit Rest Church. Proceeds support church programs and outreach. Local organizers invite residents to attend and enjoy a meal while supporting the church.
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Western Hemisphere
Roosevelt II
South American
County Ministerial Association
Rev. C. E. Seastrunk
WPA
Arthur James
Whn
Turin
Iowa
Franco
Guadarrama
Cordoba
Motoro
Pozoblanco
Villaharta
Asturias
Jose Miaja
Death Calls
L. L. Fansler
King
Edward VIII
Rouss Fire CO
Vua Vesssaeawase
M. D. Weaver
Pres
Mary. S. Yeakley
R. B. Brown
Central Committee
George Beatjer
George Snarr
H. H. Jennings
J. C. Oakes
Leslie Kline
D. J. Howard
Richard Griffith
Monarch
Duke and Duchess of York
Fort Belvedere
Foreign Office
Buckingham Palace
Derby
Belvedere
Dominions
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