Trial of Wilbur Trout Focused on Self Defense Claim
In Front Royal Virginia on December 19 the Trout case drew a full courtroom as attorneys and Judge Philip Williams prepared jury instructions. Wilbur F. Trout is accused of shooting Harvey Saffell after a poker game dispute with witnesses Clarence Carr and William Reedley testifying they saw Trout exit his desk area and shoot Saffell. Trout contends he faced imminent bodily harm and acted in self defense, with defense witnesses aiming to undercut the eye witnesses' account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Philip Williams
Wilbur FP. Trout
Harvey
Slick
Trout Gtands
Saffell
Trout
Clarence Carr
William \eedley
Carr
Darr
Smedley
Blanketing New Year Resolutions by Winchester
MA Winchester suggests a flexible blanket resolution for New Year reform. Avoid many strict promises. instead cite careful study and allowance for reporting authorities. An advance amble before the resolution may help clarify conduct and ease the path to real change.
Young Democrats Plan Jackson Day Dinner For 1936
Forty eight states mobilize behind a nationwide drive to stage the Jackson Day dinner January 8 1936. About 3000 dinners expected with Roosevelt radio broadcast at 10 pm. The Winchester Frederick County club targets 200 attendees at The George Washington Hotel with tickets and a war chest for the Democratic National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester
Frederick County
Young Democratic Club
Farley
Frank Wickham
Young Democratic Clubs of America
Byrd
Roosevelt
Washington
Emma Ginn Baker
Star Office
George Washington Hotel
Fire at Wigington Grading Machine plant on Clark Street
A fire at the Wiginton Grading Machine Company plant on Clark Street was sparked by an overheated stove pipe and took effort to extinguish. Damage was about 200 dollars as cork walls caused the blaze to burn stubbornly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigginton Grading Machine Company
Clark Street
Whitacre Class Keeps Running Under WPA Education Program
Mrs. Amanda Crossen of Whitacre leads an elementary adult education class that started about a year ago and has continued without interruption. The class, initially taught without pay, is now conducted under the WPA emergency educational program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Crossen
Whitacre
City Quarry to Stop Selling Stone After December
Stewart Perry reports the City Quarry will discontinue operation and have no stone for sale after December 21. The notice notes holly wreaths with natural berries and dark green wording as part of the public notice.
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City Quarry
Stewart Perry
Page & Shaw's Christmas Candies Ad
An advertisement for Page & Shaw's Christmas Candies highlighting quality selections. Includes Golden Glow Coffee Shop and a contact phone 1148 for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Glow Coffee Shop
City Meat Market Offers Bulk Sauer Kraut and Poultry
Choice Foods lists bulk home made sauer kraut and various fowl plus mince meat at City Meat Market 213 N Cameron St. Phone 140. Also auction notice for 10 shares Geo Washington Hotel 7 percent preferred stock at Court House on Saturday Dec 21 at 12 noon Dunn and Duvall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Geo
Washington Hotel
Front Court House
Dunn & Duvall
City survey on own power plant due January fifteenth
City engineers in charge of an impartial survey into the feasibility of municipal light and power return a report and recommendations to the Common Council by January 15. Northern Virginia Power Company cooperates, reducing projected cost to about 1850 dollars. results open for public study and voter input.
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Common Council
Cumbeyond
Mind
Burns and McDowell
Kansas City
Albany
Cincinnati
Light
Removal of Christmas strip lighting in Winchester business district
J H Henry, chairman of the Light Committee, announced that red and green gelatine strips in Loudoun street lights were an experimental, impractical feature and ordered removed yesterday morning. The delay in removal was due to the busy season. A community Christmas tree will be erected in front of the courthouse with a choir of 50 on Christmas Eve. Permanent fixtures will be kept for future use and cables along the street may stay for the Apple Blossom Festival decorations. Travellers praised Winchester’s decorations compared with other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Henry
Winchester
Bonus Issue To Be Dealt With In Rapid Fashion
Washington lawmakers consider acting on the veterans bonus early in a short session. Senator Burns urged action, noting inflation elements could affect veto risk and urging adjournment after May 1. Efforts to unite veterans groups under the Patman bill idea continue with Senator Steiner guiding talks.
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Washington
Dec
Burns
Senate
House
Fepvye
Philippine Islands
Congress
Erin
Veterans’ Organizations
Steiner
R-Ore
Patman
Roosevelt
American Legion
LONG shred bulk coconut th 19c
Pure Food Store advertises long shredded bulk coconut from the 19th century bulk goods section.
Kidnapped Scion Found Ditch After Ransom Paid Refusal
Caleb Milne the 24 year old grandson of a Philadelphia textile man found abandoned near Lahaska after four days in a roadside ditch. He was abducted in New York by youths who demanded 50 dollars. Milne bears tape on eyes and mouth and a straitjacket like overcoat. Federal agents had no immediate questions as Hoover announced the case a kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
Caleb Milne
Department of Justice
Philadelphia
New York City
Milne
S. R. Gerhart
R. Morris Urquhart
Old York Road
Lahaska
New York
J Edgar Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
Washington
Hoover
Boston
Funeral Rites Conducted For Mr Purcell
The funeral for George Purcell a peanut and candy merchant who died from burns suffered in a gasoline explosion at his business last October was held at his home 120 East Cork street with Rev Dr S L Flickinger officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named. Purcell 70 lifelong resident and son of the late Mr and Mrs T V Purcell, died Monday in Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Purcell
Memorial Hospital
No. 120
East Cork Street
8. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Joseph Hodgson
Fresil. W. Forney
Howard Swartz
Fred Fugitt
J. Madison Spurr
Lawrence C. Hollis
Franco-British Peace Plan for Italy and Ethiopia Shelved
The League of Nations council formally shelved the Franco British peace proposal between Italy and Ethiopia. An Italian spokesman blamed the move on the council, while the sanctions committee approved ongoing oil sanctions and adjourned. Committees were not expected to reconvene before January 15. The council adopted a unanimous resolution thanking France and Britain for their conciliatory efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Thirteen
Council
Wade Werner
Associated Press
Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
Italy
Ethiopia
League
Committee of 13
France
United Kingdom
Adopt a Family and Help Winchester Christmas Drive
The Fellowship Club Ladies Committee seeks donations of cash, food, toys, and clothing to fill 107 baskets for Frederick County families and a larger number for the city. Contributions of oranges nuts candy canned goods and money are urged and can be sent to Fellowship headquarters at the George Washington Hotel or supplied through local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
Winchester
Frederick County
Fellowship
George Washington
Purcell Stand, Old Landmark, Slated To Go
Winchester officials decide to close the Purcell Stand by January 10 1936 after a long run of over 40 years. Nan Purcell sister of the late George Purcell will operate the concession until that date as the board honors the former owners memory and prohibits private business thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
George Purcell
Frederick
William Purcell
Long Shred Bulb Cocoanut 19 Cents a Pound
Short ad from Pure Food Store notes price of long shredded coconut at 19 cents per pound with date and page reference.
Ethiopians Bombed Along Takkaze River by Italians
The Italian government announced that planes bombed Ethiopian troop concentrations along the Takkaze river while quiet prevailed elsewhere in the East African front. The communique said aviation forces bombed enemy concentrations in the Takkaze Valley.
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Rome
Takkaze River
Takkaze Valley
Ethiopians claim major battle defeat of Italians near Aksum
Dedjazmatch Ayale reported the Ethiopian forces on the Tak Kaze river west bank defeated Italian troops in a major engagement near Aksum. He said the Italians fled in disorder and that casualties would be released later. Italian officers claimed Ethiopian attackers were nearly annihilated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Dedjazmatch Ayale
Takkaze
Aksum
Makale
Snow Storm Sweeps East From Great Lakes
A snowstorm moved eastward from the Great Lakes today, veiling the Midwest in white. The Weather Bureau predicted the system would reach Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania by nightfall while temperatures fell in the northern Great Plains and Minnesota.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Midwest
Weather Bureau
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Great Plains
Minnesota
Mercury
Special for Xmas Bakery Deals at Home Dem Market
Large cocoanut cakes 75c. Cookies 8c and 10c a dozen. Roasting chickens full dressed 28c a pound. Home Dem. Market, 3 S. Market St.
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S. Market St
Spruce Pine and Cedar for Sale at Eberts Garage
For sale at Ebert's Garage choose spruce pine and cedar. Call Clowser's Transfer for details. Sale listed as 12-18-1p-2t with contact options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert
Clowser
Baldwin admits error over Franco British plan on Italo Ethiopian war
Prime Minister Baldwin acknowledged a mistake in accepting the Franco British approach ending the Italo Ethiopian war. He blamed lack of Paris London liaison and Hoare's resignation for the plan's failure, urging ministers to stay connected with London to avoid repeating the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Robertson
Associated Press
London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Paris
Samuel Hoare
Premier Laval
France
Samuel
Hiss
Hoare
Italy
League
Assembly
Geneva
Oyster Truck Fire Near Berryville Destroys 1000 Gallons of Oysters
A Crisfield Maryland truck loaded with oysters burned east of Berryville on the Charles Town pike. About 1000 gallons were destroyed. The fire’s origin and owner were not learned though H Riggins of Crisfield was painted on the side. By 7 pm the oysters were still burning and not edible.
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Charles Town
Berryville
Crisfield
H. Riggins
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Page & Shaw’s
Jose A. Barnet
Cuba
Barnet
Carlos Mendieta
Henry
Warren County
Front Royal News
Star Today
Caleb J. Milne
Mr. Purcell
T. V. Purcell
League Council
Ayale
Norris
Brooks
Rouss Park
Sharp
J. C. Kelchner
Mary S. Yeakley
W. Boscawen St
Winchester Cold Storage Co
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp
Mussolini
England
Prince of Wales
Lons
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