Miss Shenandoah Valley crown goes to Winchester teen
Josephine Wolford 17, a Handley High senior from Winchester, won the third annual valleywide beauty contest at New Market and was crowned Miss Shenandoah Valley amid 20 other contestants in Endless Caverns. The runner up was Catherine Driver of New Market. The event drew a large theater crowd despite rain and fog.
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Josephine Wolford
Winchester
New Market
Wolford
W. M. Wisecarver
East Piccadilly Street
Handley High School
C. R. Anderson
Handley
Lela ‘Wolford Smith
Nett City
Clinton Wolford
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Shenandoah Valley
Staunton
New Market Theatre
Replica of Arthurian Round Table gifted to Winchester
An English craftsman spent weeks last summer airng a replica of the legendary Round Table. It was presented to the Mayor of Winchester as a gift from Winchester England and arrived after delayed transit. Anderson plans to donate it to the City of Winchester Virginia for display at Handley Library, inviting public viewing to learn about King Arthur and his Knights.
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Arthur
Winchester
England
Anderson
Winchest
Handley Library
Round Table
Libr
Edward Reaches France On Way To Austria
BULLETIN VIENNA Dec 12 The Duke of Windsor former King Edward of England is expected to arrive at Innsbruck tomorrow an Austrian chancellery spokesman said tonight Edward was seen arriving at Boulogne France aboard the destroyer Fury later identified as Wolfhound British consul and a French official boarded the vessel A Pullman car awaited to take an important personage to Zurich The Fury was to depart Portsmouth early today with Edward aboard guarded by troops and mobile guards Reporters were kept at a distance from the ship
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Vienna
Duke of Windsor
Edward of England
Innsbruck
Boulogne
France
King Edward
Britain
Pullman
Zurich
Switzerland
Edward
Portsmouth
Pope Pius XI Improves After Paralytic Attack
In Vatican City on December 12 Pope Pius XI rested in an arm chair and showed steady improvement after a paralytic attack. He spoke with Cardinal Pacelli and received sympathy messages from King Victor Emmanuel and Viceroy Rodolfo Graziani. Officials hope he can deliver the Christmas Eve allocution, though participation in the customary ritual is uncertain.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Cardinal Pacelli
Vatican
Victor Emanuel
Rodolfo Graziani
Ethiopia
Holy Fathers
Funeral Rites Monday Morning For Mrs Willis
The funeral for Mrs Mollie Russell Willis widow of Marshall Willis Winchester banker will be held Monday at 11 AM from 103 South Washington Street. Rev E T Clark of First Baptist Church will officiate. Interment in Mount Hebron family lot. Pallbearers Woodhull Baker Henry Brown Robert M Glass Jr Robert S Bell Philip Glaize William C Miller.
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Mollie Russell -Willis
Marshall Willis
Winchester
South Washington Street
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Woodhull Baker
Henry. Brown
Robert ‘M. Glass, Jr
Robert S. Bell
Philip Glaize
William C. Miller
Willis
Issac Russell
WANTED Good Homes for Two Kittens
Wanted two small female kittens seeking kind homes. One maltese and one black, described as petite and friendly. Call 41-1 for details and adoption arrangements.
Election Set For Monday
Washington reports that on Monday the 53 member electoral college will meet in state capitals to vote for President and Vice President. Roosevelt is expected to win 523 votes to 8 for Landon and Knox, with formal certification by the House and Senate on January 6. The electors will not be bound, but are guided by the popular vote in their states.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Electoral College
Landon
Knox
Papul
House
Senate
Sneezing Girl Resting After Prolonged Spell at Johns Hopkins
Mary Margaret Cleer a 13 year old from Fort Myer Virginia lay resting at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore today after a two month sneezing spell. Doctors described the episode as a functional disorder without organic cause and said the child's outlook for education and vocational adjustment remains favorable. Found bunch keys owner apply Star Office.
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Baltimore
Mary Margaret Cleer
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fort Myer
Two Men Slain In a Lottery Payoff Gunfight in Atlanta
At Atlanta police headquarter area a lottery payoff dispute ended in a deadly gunfight. Vasteen Billingsly and Spencer Mitchell died. Nick and James Ransom and Nick's wife were wounded. Police found two pistols and a revolver, with over a dozen 45 shells and 32 caliber bullets, unsure how many guns fired.
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Atlanta
Vasteen
Bill) Billingsly
Spencer Mitchell
Nick
James Ransom
C. P. Wright
W. M. Summerlin
Roy E. House
Bondsman
Tommy Gann
House
Nick Ransom
Ransom
Gann
Billingsly
Mitchell
Georia Baptist
James
Wright
Birmingham
Ala
Bond Revenue Used For Streets And Sewer Budget
City records show that bond revenue designated for streets was used to fund street projects while sewer bond revenue funded sewer improvements. Officials note the allocations align with the approved capital plans and budgets.
Average six year budget comparison for Winchester departments
Critics of the 1937 Winchester budget note bond money funded most street and sewer work 1929 to 1931 with some water department use. The article presents a six year average 1931 through 1936 of expenditures by general fund and bonds, based on Finance Chairman Herman Hable records, to contrast proposed 1937 spending with the past.
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Water Department
Council
Herman H. Hable
Finance Committee
Street Department
Edward's Farewell Voice Captivates Millions Worldwide
In New York on December 12, uncounted millions paused activities to hear Prince Edward speak from Windsor Castle. His measured, emotional address stressed understanding and a hopeful plea for unity as he spoke of love, family, and blessing to all.
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New York
Edward
Windsor Castle
Prince Edward
Woman Fights Fire to Hear King Edward Address
In Columbia South Carolina a resident Mrs C H Wilson refused to abandon listening to Prince Edward's farewell broadcast as a house fire broke out from soot in the fireplace. Firemen report she stayed inside to continue listening while the flames were fought.
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Columbia
S. C
Prince Edward
C. H. Wilson
King
Abdication Instrument Sealed by Boward Claim
Fragmentary OCR claims John Boward or Boward as Rightholder in Great Britain Ireland and Dominions signs an instrument claiming aid of 136 with witnesses signs subcribed sealings and pretended authority.
Proclamation Declares George VI as New King of Britain
London December 12 proclamation by the accession council announces that after Edward VIII abdicated on December 10 the throne is now rightly held by Albert Frederick Arthur George who becomes George VI. The Lords Spiritual and Temporal with council and London officials publish and wish God’s blessing for a long reign at St James Palace on December 12, 1936.
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London
Accession Council
George VI
Edward the Eighth
Great Britain
Ireland
Albert Frederick Arthur George
Prince Albert’ Frederick Arthur George
George
India
Eight Bid For Purse Of 10,000 at Bay Meadows
Eight thoroughbreds vie in the World's Fair handicap at Bay Meadows for a $10,000 added purse. The race in Northern California shapes as a two horse duel between Seabiscuit of Charles Howard San Francisco and Infantry and Giant Killer of Anthony Pelleteri New Orleans.
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San Mateo
Calif
Bay Meadows
California
Seabiscuit
Charles Howard
San Francisco
Infantry
Giant Killer
Anthony Pelleteri
New Orleans
Nine Die From Escaping Gas Tragedy in Munich
Nine persons were killed and six injured when gas escaping from a broken main swept a group early today in Munich. The incident occurred as workers and residents faced the sudden toxic release in a city district.
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Munich
Germany
Ex King Thanks Pedestrian For Pointing Way
Edward, former King, expressed a courteous thanks to a motorist who guided him through Portsmouth before boarding a ship for exile. The sign writer George Hale recalled recognizing the voice from Windsor on a prior Windsor radio broadcast.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Edward
England
George 8. Hale
Windsor
Winchester Evening Star subscription offer
An aged reader asks which answers better than a year’s subscription to the Winchester Evening Star. The text notes price options of $3.00 by mail and $4.00 by carrier, implying a promotional comparison.
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Winchester Evening Star
From a Modest Home to Throne in Parliament Story
Queen Mary watches from Windsor Castle as loyal subjects in the House of Commons and Lords pledge loyalty. The vivid tableau traces pathways from modest origins to royal service with emphasis on personal oaths and ceremonial posture.
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House of Commons
Chamber of Lords
Queen Mary
King George VI Crowned Plans Change For May Coronation
London reports Crown Prince George VI will be crowned next May 12 in coronation ceremonies shifted from earlier plans for his brother. A large crowd gathered at St James Palace as Sir Gerald Wollaston proclaimed him Liege Lord of the British Empire. The day featured medieval pageantry and a formal assession council meeting attended by Prime Minister Baldwin and other cabinet members. The new king, in Admiral of the Fleet uniform, proceeded to accept official notification of his reign amid strong ceremonial guard.
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London
George VI
Edward
George the Sixth
England
British Empire
Royal Palace
St. James
Garter
Gerald Wollaston
St. James’ Palace
Assession Council
Stanley Baldwin
Neville Chamberlain
Austen Chamberlain
Order of the Garter
George Broadbridge
Privy Council
York
Canterbury
Piccadilly
F R Crane Jeweler Promotes Thirty Years Experience
F R Crane announces thirty years of continuous experience in selling watches and jewelry. He claims Elgin, Waltham and Hamilton watches are sold on merit, not heavy advertising, and offers an up to date assortment at competitive prices.
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F. R. Crane
Elgin
Waltham
Hamilton
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Virginia
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Trigg Maxwell
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Ie & O Si
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Sit Si
Pov
Moling & Cather
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