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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
9
Jean Hersholt, back from ten days of filming with the Dionne quintuplets in Callander Ontario, called the sisters “five Garbos” praising their health and intelligence. He noted their ability to sleep outdoors in twenty below weather and pretended to be Dr. Allan Dafoe in the film The Countryside.
Mexican government officials announced that the Senate has ousted four state governors accused of supporting former president Plutarco Elias Calles in alleged seditious activities. The moves come after efforts to prevent armed uprising or retaliatory actions.
Medieval Rhine carried East trade via Italy with spices and silks to river ports. Goods moved onto boats and distributed to distant lands as castles governed regions. When tolls rose, Rhine cities rebelled and wars erupted to defend shipping.
In Frederick County Virginia a court order directs a commissioner to report on J C Sherman and Mary Sherman real estate liens and rental value. Notice is given to all interested parties to attend December 30 1935 at Court Square Winchester with papers to aid the order of reference. If not complete, proceedings will be adjourned daily at the same place.
Relatives of missing Caleb J. Milne IV sped on errands in two states as federal state and local police hunted for him and alleged abductors. An aunt a brother and a Justice Department agent left Woodstock New York. Anita Smith the aunt said they hope something will break immediately.
The government had its last say in a Washington case as arguments closed with the A A A dispute. The hearing proceeded amid a crowded courtroom with final statements from key parties.
Secretary Ickes blamed the post office fire on lack of funds to replace wooden filing cabinets. He noted the floor was built for filing and old wood cabinets can be replaced only with congressional appropriations.
For sale 132 acre mountain farm located 74 miles from Winchester on Wardensville Grade. 25 acres in timber a small bearing orchard a six room pebble dash house and all necessary outbuildings. Apply G P Cadwer tel 103 F 11 Berryville Va. (12 12 14 17 31).
The transpacific plane completes its first return voyage carrying 908 pounds of mail, 200 pounds more than on the outward trip.
New one dollar bills sent to banks echo minor face changes while introducing a full great seal on the back. The obverse retains the eagle with E pluribus unum. the reverse bears the motto Annui Coepuis above and Novus Ordo Seclorum below, signaling a new era in U S currency.
Gardner B. Hill, a noted Winchester businessman, shows improvement after injuries from a Millwood road crash at Opequon creek bridge. He regained consciousness at Memorial hospital and said the accelerator stuck, causing the car to hit the bridge.
A city study group reports that details of proposed government forms are only partial and urge a full analysis before forming an opinion. If sentiment favors change, officials would petition the court for an election on the new form, requiring ten percent of qualified voters to sign the petition.
The funeral for Edgar W. Albin longtime custodian of Shenandoah Valley National Bank building was held yesterday at United Brethren Church on Braddock Street. Rev George W. Stover conducted the service. Sarah Zane Fire Company sent a delegation and pallbearers included Lewis Fries James Hott Earl Fries Stanley Cooper William Lupton and James Lamp. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Reports from the northern front indicate heavy combat with numerous fatalities and wounded among opposing forces. The dispatch notes several dozen enemy dead and wounded, while casualties among the Allied ranks include three officers wounded and unspecified losses.
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