Hearing On 1937 Budget To Be Held January 12
Citizens of Winchester will attend a public hearing on January 12 to register objections to the 1937 budget passed by Council. The tax rate remains $1.20, with a budget of 294 391 and 32991 from surplus. Names of budget sponsors and opponents are listed, noting a move away from a proposed 1.35 rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Council
Herman Hable
C. R. Anderson
C. Douglas Barnett
W. F
O. L. Jamies
President Marshall
C. D. Barnett
Fred W. Forney
H.H. Hable
Allen Hawthorne
O. L. Jamison
John W. Rosenberger
Ralph Tion
R. Snapp
Themo
Frank Barr
A. Lee Coble
W. W. Dellinger
Percy Mil
Ralph Snapp
Percy
Year Old Resolution Broken Christmas Shopping
Mr Winchester laments the failed resolve to skip Christmas shopping as late rushes flood streets with bundles. The piece follows how shoppers resist festive spending until a child’s request for evergreens triggers last minute purchases and a spillover into the holiday rush.
Dry cleaners announce two day holiday closure
The notice states Winchester Dry Cleaning Works and Pingley and Carper Plaza Cleaners will be closed for employees two day holiday on Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Dry Cleaning Works
Pingley & Carper
Plaza Cleaners
Shooting Match on Millwood Road West of Winchester
Local note announces a shooting contest on Thursday December 24 starting at 1 PM, 315 miles east of Winchester on Millwood Road. Prizes include turkeys and chickens. Participants named Charlie and Albert Clark.
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Winchester
Millwood Road
Charlie and
Albert Clark
Christmas Likely Cloudy In These Parts
A weather forecast said Christmas would be cloudy and snowless for most of the eastern United States. Only the Ohio valley and the northern border were expected to see a white Christmas as temperatures rise and may melt existing snow.
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Washington
United States
Ohio Valley
Weather Bureau
Passports Secured in Cuban Impeachment Prelude
Havana reports say Miguel Mariano Gomez and allies secured passports amid the prelude to Cuba's impeachment fight. Cremata disclosed actions as Gomez pleaded before the Senate Court of Justice, with pro Gomez congressmen signaling willingness to resign.
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Havana
Miguel Mariano Gomez
Cuba
Ttative
Radio Cremata
Gomez
Senate Court of Justice
Rep. Cremata
House of Representatives
Two Saved In Peril At Sea
A Japanese fishing boat rescued three survivors from an overturned sailing craft off Playa Del Rey. Helen Briggs of Brentwood Heights died after being brought aboard. her brother Robert Briggs, owner of the 18 foot Laguna, presumably drowned. Betty Powell and Stanley Bliss of Brentwood Heights were treated for cold and exposure at a local hospital.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Helen Briggs
Brentwood Heights
Los Ngeles
Robert Briggs
Laguna
Playa del Rey
Here
Betty Powell
Los Angeles
Stanley Bliss
Dionne Quintuplets to Spend Christmas With Family
Callander Ontario reports Santa granted Rose Dionne’s wish for a real reunion Christmas Day. The Dionne quintuplets will see their parents and siblings for the first time on Christmas, along with five month old Oliva, their new baby brother named for his father.
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Callander
Ont
Santa Claus
Rose Dionne
Noel
Dionne
Dafoe
Oliva
Christmas Day Poultry Show at Sunnyside
A one day event on December 25 1936 runs all day at Sunnyside one mile north of Winchester on Route 7 starting at 10 a.m. Prizes include chickens turkeys and geese. L. F. McDonald presides.
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Sunnyside
Winchester
York Cabin Camp Closed Christmas Day and Night
Fruit cakes offered by Manbeck and Ward's Paradise advertise prices for various sizes. Martha Ann cake with hard sauce priced at 1.75 dollars. Pure Food Store appears in the listing.
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Manbeck’s
Ward’s Paradise
Martha Ann
Special Radio Broadcast For Housewives On WJSV WABC WBT
Columbia network lists 11:45 a m broadcasts on Tuesday and Thursday on WJSV WABC and WBT. Audience targeted to housewives in this section with schedule from November 30 to January 15.
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Columbia Network
WJSV
WABC
WBT
Mon & Wed
Static Survey To Be Made Here In 1937
Radio Commission chair E A Crowl announces a city wide static survey planned for 1937. An increased budget to 300 dollars funds a thorough survey to locate and eliminate interference from electrically operated devices affecting radio reception.
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Radio Commission
E. A. Crowl
Crowl
Finance Committee
Herman H. Hable
Remanded in extradition case over alleged murder attempt
Mme. Marie Schemeder, described as a pretty principal in a weekend aerial drama of gunfire, flight and crash, was remanded for a week during extradition proceedings in London on a warrant accusing her of attempted murder within the jurisdiction of the French government. She trembled as the hearing continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mme
Marie Schemeder
Mrs. Cather Is Improved After Burns Accident
Memorial Hospital attendants report improvement in Mrs. J Howard Cather of South Washington Street who suffered severe scalds and burns Sunday morning when a water heating coil burst and she was enveloped in steam upon opening a furnace door.
Wanted female Fox terrier dog at once
Small white Fox terrier type with tan ears seeks home. Desires immediate placement. contact numbers 629-J or 624-W. Notice dated December 22.
Xmas Trees for Sale Haines Marble D Cali
Local listing reads Xmas trees for sale from Haines Marble D Cali with phone 378 J and numbers 12 16 17 18 21 22 23 1 61. Intended for quick pickup with price not specified.
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Haines Marble
D. Cali
Storage facilities observe Christmas closure
The Apple Storages will be closed all day December 25 and 26 while the Ice Department remains open. Winchester Cold Storage Co. and Virginia Apple Storage, Inc. are named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
Winchester Cold Storage Co
Virginia
Apple Storage, Inc
Christmas Day No Publication For The Star
The Star will not be published on Friday December 25 Christmas Day a National Holiday The Evening Star states no edition will be issued on that date for subscribers and advertisers.
Auto Workers Demand Widespread Collective Bargaining
The United Automobile Workers in Detroit declares its aim to secure collective bargaining agreements in all auto industry units including Chrysler Ford and General Motors. International president Hoer Martin says negotiations with GM and Ford will be organized, while noting Chrysler has worked with the law and avoided discrimination. Production curtailments follow parts shortages from strikes by related unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United Automobile Workers of America
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Hoer Martin
General Motors Corporation
Ler Corporation
Martin
United States
Federation of Flat Glass Workers
Enemy Shells Hit Trenches Near Madrid
The report from Madrid notes enemy shells striking trenches northwest of Madrid on December 23. Militiamen hope to exchange for Christmastide leave but fear an insurgent attack on El Escorial communications hub. Government tallies 15 shells in the capital during a long range bombardment aimed at the telephone building.
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Madrid
Frnot
el Escorial
Telephone
Kidnap Probe Spreads Across Three States
A coal mine operator from New Tazewell Tennessee and a 17 year old University of Kentucky freshman girl are sought by police in Kentucky Ohio and Tennessee. Vivian Lee was abducted after a Bell County High School banquet in an automobile with Tennessee plates. J H Lee Bell County auditor filed warrants charging A G Cawood with abduction and detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
New Tazewell
A. G. Cawood
Petty
Lee
Santa Arrives In City for Christmas Eve Welcoming Event
Final plans announced for a Winchester Christmas Eve welcome for Santa Claus. He arrives by airplane at the airport, is presented at the courthouse at 7 30, with a city choir interlude and a North Pole flight over the city.
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Santa
City
Santa Claus
Winchester
Handley High School
Frederick County
Andrew Bell
North Pole
Glid
Moling and Cather Offer New Luggage and Hosiery
Local retailer Moling and Cather announce new luggage lines and Holeproof Hosiery in a 1 page notice. The ad highlights updated travel cases and stocked stockings, inviting customers to visit the shop for selections and prices.
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Moling & Cather
Last Minute Gift Ideas From Local Stores
Local shoppers can find last minute gift ideas at Coty’s Evening in Paris and Houbigant sets, men’s military sets, and candy selections from Toys r Us Shaw, Martha Washington, and Gobelin. Alexander Drug Co offers related items and beauty sets.
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Coty’s
Paris
Toys r= & Shaw
Martha Washington
Alexander Drug CO
Santa Arrives by Plane on Lawn for Visitors
Local notice notes a Santa arrival event on a lawn with Omps Funeral Home at 319 N Braddock St. The brief cites the address and the organization present for the gathering.
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Santa
Omps Funeral Home
N. Braddock St
Garbage pickup adjusts for Christmas holiday
Garbage collection will not occur on Christmas day. Friday’s route is moved to Saturday, affecting pickup schedules in the week of December 23.
Dividend Notice from Middletown State Bank Declares 2 Percent
The Board of Directors declares a semi annual dividend of two percent payable to stockholders January 1, 1937. Checks will be mailed by Middletown State Bank. W. R. Campbell, Cashier.
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Middletown State State Bank
W. R. Campbell
Exquisite Candies by Norris Featured in Holiday Display
Joan Manning Family Assistant to distribute Christmas candy packages for children as part of a community program at Brooks Pharmacy, with a summary note for the holiday season.
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Norris
Joan Manning Family
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Holiday auction at Shawnee Slaughter House
On Christmas Day at 9 a m the Shawnee Slaughter House will auction turkeys chickens geese and pigs. Conducted by R C Clem and Robert Eagle.
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Shawnee Slaughter House
R. C. Clem
Robert Eagle
Ohio Senator Simeon Fess Dies in Washington Hotel Room
Former Ohio senator Simeon D. Fess, 75, died suddenly of a heart attack in a Washington hotel room after arriving from Cleveland to visit his children. He collapsed while talking on the telephone. secretary Mrs. Margaret L. Walsh summoned Dr. Fees. Bankhead voiced shock and praise for Fess, a Republican critic of Roosevelt, who served ten years in the House and from 1922 to 1934 in the Senate.
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Washington
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Cleveland
Fess
Senate
Margaret L. Walsh
Ohioan
Charles S. Fees
Bankhead
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Vic Donahey
Fellowship Club Delivers Christmas Dinner and Santa Visit
Winchester and Frederick County residents boosted the Fellowship Club effort to feed every family on the master list for Christmas Day and ensure a Santa Claus visit. Club leaders praised broad cooperation and generous sacrifices from children and the community to avoid omissions or duplications.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Fellowship Club
Santa Claus
Decorate COC Urges On Friday Night Christmas Contest
On Friday between 8 and 10 judges will visit homes and businesses in the Christmas decorations contest to select grand prize winners and other awards offered by Winchester merchants and the Chamber of Commerce. Contestants are urged to have lights on then. Secretary Andrew Bell promotes the event with emphasis on prizes and community participation.
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Santa Claus
Bell
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Chiang Kai Shek loses freedom and false teeth
In Shanghai on December 23, reports state Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek was captured in the Aifu rebellion ending his freedom. His wife reportedly packed a new set of dental plates and extra clothing for the military leader as they moved toward Sian Fu.
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Shanghai
Chiang Kai- Shek
Aifu
Sianfu
War spread bulletin from London on non intervention
Great Britain and 27 other nations moved to stop foreign enlistments in Spanish armies by January 4 as part of a non intervention effort. In Madison Wisconsin the Board of Regents set January 6 and 7 for a hearing on charges against Dr Glenn Frank. In Moscow Japan won fishing rights in Siberian waters for one year after talks nearly collapsed over a Japanese German accord. In Wheeling West Virginia a mother of five was shot in a beer garden as two men rifled a slot machine. police report two assailants involved.
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London
Dee
Great Britain
Europe
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Board of Regents
Glenn Frank
Japan
Moscow
Siberian
Lec
South Wheeling
John Bries
Fatal Crossing Crash at Albion Mich Delays Train
A sleet slick crossing in Albion Michigan caused a truck to skid into a Chicago bound passenger train. The truck driver died from burns, an engineer was injured, and a two story signal tower was destroyed delaying the passenger service.
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Albion
Mich
Ill Girl Improves After Serum Arrival
Dr A M Stevens said 13 year old Mary Tweedy, who received special pneumonia serum flown from Washington, shows much improvement today in Easton Maryland.
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Easton
A. M. Stevens
Mary Tweedy
Washington
Desperado Sought After Jail Break Suspect in Missouri
Desperado slayer fled Ozark Hill country near Poplar Bluff as peace officers hunt him following a sensational jail escape last month. Two hunters identify him as the kidnapper of men last night, prompting a wide search in the region. Mrs Lanette Johnson, 48, fell five stories to her death at Son Pelham Manor to ease her son’s burden to marry.
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Desperado
Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Ozark
Here
Pelham Manor
Lanette Johnson
Borah Urges Curtailment to Back Roosevelt Neutrality Policy
Senator Borah Idaho called for curtailing profits and trade to make Roosevelt's neutrality plan work. He warned that without such measures the policy would fail and claimed the nation must adjust economic activity accordingly.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Borah
Idaho
Christmas Holiday Closure Notice at Winchester Va and Front Royal
We will be closed on Friday and Saturday, December 25 and 26, for the Christmas Holidays. We thank our customers for their patronage and wish them a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Winchester Day Cleaning Works. Winchester Va. and Front Royal Branch Office, Front Royal, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Day Cleaning Works
Winchester Va
Front Royal
Ramsey Property Sale at Noon on Main Street
The Thomas Ramsey property at 668 North Main Street will be sold at noon on Saturday. The sale occurs in front of Court House, with details from the local notice.
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North Main Street
Armistice Talks Rise After Chiang Free Rumor In Nanking
Reports from Nanking say an erroneous rumor that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek had been freed caused a stir. An armistice until December 25 was arranged as negotiations and large military movements continued around Sianfu and Lianfu.
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Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
T. V. Soong
Lianfu
Chiang
Marshal Chang
Hsueh- Liang
Soong
H. H. Kung
Ald
M 4
Fushih
Shenai Province
Mme
Yangtse
Sianfu
Dr. Soong
Central Executive Committee
The
Kuomintang
Chihsiachen
Shensi-Henan
Drivers Urged to Cooperate Before Christmas Service
Chief of Police C. W. Hollis asks drivers to refrain from parking on Loudoun Street from Boscawen to Piccadilly and Rouss Avenue from the plaza to Loudoun prior to a community Christmas service. Streets will be closed to traffic during the service for safety, with clearing of cars starting around 6 o'clock.
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Rouss Avenue
Loudoun
Courthouse Plaza
Loudoun Street
Boscawen
Piccadilly
Court House
Floyd Haines
Euterpian Club
Chanters
Old Dominion Choir
C. W. Hollis
Plaza
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MR Winchester
Dionnes
L. F. McDonald
York Cabin
Commission
Mme. Schemeder
the Evening Star
International
Handley Band
Robert B. Nelsor
Christ Episcopal Church
Herald Angels
George E. Owen
Church of Christ
Guest of
MO. S. Miller & CO
Citizens
Bulletins
Thomas Ramsey
Overlord
Winchester Evening Star
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