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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1935

Page

7

Farm Employee Dies After Hit by Car in Shenandoah County

A 65 year old farm hand Higgins was killed near Lebanon Church after being struck by Clem Higgins of Middletown Virginia. A second crash nearby injured James Barrick and his wife as their car rolled on the Valley Pike two miles north of Woodstock. Separate incidents report John T. Dodson of Culpeper killed on Sperryville road by a drunk driver and Gus Carter of near Thaxton killed in a hit and run on the Bedford Roanoke highway. State police later seized suspects and investigated.

Cigl The Star Shenandoah County Higgins Lebanon Church Here Clem Higgins Middletown M. L. Walton, Jr James Barrick Mr. Barrick Washington Rem C. L. Puller William OC. Ford Clem Ford Shenandoah Virginia Barrick Orkney Springs Conkville Winchester Oe J. H. Smoot Culpeper John T. Dodson Sperryville Carr William Butler, Jr Roanoke Gus Carter Thaxton Bedford-Roanoke Co. F. Simmons Thomas Burrell Gordon H. Coleman Bedford

Ann Harding Stars in Enchanted April at Palace Theatre

Ann Harding and Frank Morgan star in the RKO picture Enchanted April showing at the Palace Theatre today and Tuesday. A Fox News reel and the comedy Grooms In Gloom supplement the feature.

Hable’s Palace Ann Harding Frank Morgan Palace Theatre Fox News

Waning Hopes For Short Congress Session In 1941 Campaign

Washington observers foresee a lengthy session as lawmakers face a packed agenda. Key issues include bonus cash payments, a new neutrality law, arms embargo terms, and possible tax questions tied to the Supreme Court debate on the "41 legislation. Presidents’ election timing adds to the tension.

Washington Roosevelt Warm Springs Supreme Court

Administration mast schedule faces touchy reform items

The list includes subsidies for the American Merchant Marine to boost competitiveness with foreign shipping, Senate committee action on wartime earnings tax, potato production quotas, tightened pure food and drug laws, cosmetic supervision, social security reform study on private old age and unemployment plans, and regular appropriations to fund government operations.

Senate House

Origin of Word Midshipman Traced to Naval Quarters

A historical note states the term midshipman arose over 200 years ago when young British Navy gentlemen were quartered midship to prepare for officer duties. The phrase reflects their status and location during training.

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