29 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1934
Page
1
State contends Bruno Hauptmann began spending the ransom money soon after receiving it, tying his expenditures to the Dansville case timeline. Isadore Fisch is mentioned as having borrowed funds, complicating the financial trace.
The prosecution claims Bruno Hauptmann spent the Lindbergh ransom money within days of payment, challenging the alibi that Isadore Fisch supplied the funds. A federal expert will trace the "hot" bills through channels to show disposal of the money, with testimony from those paid the ransom possible. The article also notes local driving woes and calls for parking rule enforcement in Winchester.
Federal receipts reached 400 million in the first year of nationwide liquor tax. States with their own stores show varying profits. Virginia posted net profits of 1,175,000 by November. Other states like Washington Montana Oregon Vermont New Hampshire Maine and Ohio reported smaller gains. Page three continues.
Earl Boxwell 26 a Baltimore resident died at his home 1637 Belt avenue from a heart attack He was son of Mr and Mrs Peter Boxwell and survived by both parents two brothers Ray mond and Clarence of Baltimore He was nephew to Mrs Frank Plank and Mrs Ella House and Braxton Ritter His mother was Lily Ritter of Frederick county Funeral services were set for 2 pm at Macedonia Church led by Rev J D a with burial in the church cemetery Pallbearers named John Carver Reynolds Ritter Jenkins Joseph Peery Cornwall and Purcell
A 22 acre orchard on the Middle Road west of Kernstown sold at public auction in front of the County Court House. The property, part of the W. W. Glass estate, was described as productive and valuable and was bid in by Llewellyn Jackson for 4100 dollars.
Citizens clash with police over angle parking on West Boscawen and near Braddock Street. Drivers ignore four foot spacing rule. enforcement would mirror other traffic codes with a $1 fine plus costs. Police urge cooperation and consider abolishing angle parking to improve safety along the widening thoroughfare.
Winchester post office will observe holiday hours next Tuesday New Year’s Day a legal holiday. There is no money order service city delivery or rural free delivery. General delivery and stamp windows open 11 am to 12 pm and 1 to 2 pm with city mail collection starting about 6 pm for night dispatch. All mails will be dispatched as usual.
The Evening Star sponsored party at Hable's Palace drew about 20 carrier boys last night. The Christmas New Year season event was described as a pleasant evening by attendees.
N H Carpenter Jr president of Winchester Paper Co announces Cyril Mee as sales representative for Winchester and vicinity. Trade courtesies to him will be appreciated.
Idle State Highway Funds amounting to 15400 lay in Richmond for Millwood avenue within Winchester. Plans have not been submitted for approval, though funds are ready since August 8. State and local offices are eager to begin, with the project likely a contract job and potential to employ workers. continued on page eight.
Governor George C. Peery returned to Richmond as conflict swirled around the Shenandoah National Park funds audit. Statements from L. McCarthy Downs and the conservation commission clashed over whether all accounts balanced, with Downs alleging a breach of confidence by the commission chair. Reports indicate about 366000 dollars spent on promotional activity aside from park land purchases.
President Roosevelt arranged a late day conference with Senator Robinson of Arkansas the Democratic leader to review plans for the upcoming session of Congress in Washington.
Mrs. A. B. Lee and her daughter Miss Eleanor Lee of Burnt Factory visited Mrs. Lee's brother J. R. Reynolds in Washington and sister Mrs. A. L. Roberts in Tacoma. They spent the holiday with them and have now returned home.
Two unknown motorists, strangers in the community, halted their westbound car upon seeing flames from the Allamong family house near DeGrange Orchard farm. They woke the residents and helped bucket water until the Friendship Fire Company arrived, then left after aiding the effort and noting they had over 200 miles to drive.
Pat Gorman of John P Rogers Co arrives to arrange preliminary rehearsals for Monarch Minstrels a Lions Club charity revue to be staged January 17 and 18 at Capitol Theatre. Gorman previously directed Pirate Gold for the club and just completed Portsmouth Ohio a tenth annual Lions revue. Time and rehearsal location to be announced Monday.
Classified notice from Star Office Allen Heatrola seeking large clean cotton rags. Item lists 304 E Picca with one penny per ton note and references sale at low price.
Japan has scrapped the Washington naval treaty and asks for a new pact with equal standing for the United States, Britain, and Japan. Ambassador Hirosi Saito delivered notice signaling Japan will ignore the 5-5-3 ratio after 1936, urging a common upper limit and removal of offensive weapons while maintaining defense.
Washington December 29. Weather outlook for the week starting Monday predicts rain in the south and snow or rain in the north portion by Wednesday. Snow expected in the north Friday or Saturday with warmer spell early week and much colder conditions by Wednesday night and again Friday.
The Handley Library reviews Mobilizing for Chaos by O W Riegel. The work argues that news from press radio and public announcements is colored by interested powers from foreign offices to advertisers. Riegel, ex European staffer for Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News, is director of Journalism at Washington and Lee University.
A grand New Year’s Eve party sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital will be held at the George Washington Hotel from 10 to 2. Hal Thurston and his orchestra, eleven pieces with two vocalists, will provide music from Washington to Philadelphia guests. Reservations are urged, cover $2.50 for hospital benefit, with table seating for earliest guests.
In Saarbrucken, Saar Basin Territory, Wilhelm Fischer, former Nazi aide to Neunkirchen, swore that a concentration camp was opened on June 19 at Neunkirchen disguised as a childrens kitchen. He said he organized the camp, arranged cells and equipment, and funded it with subscription money, as part of a drive to sway Saarlanders against Hitler.
Lord Chief Justice Hewart wed nurse Jean Stewart today in Totteridge Hertfordshire. The bride belongs to a notable New Zealand family and the couple plan to reside in England. Hewart, age sixty five, married for the first time at this stage of his career.
Notice announces price increases effective January 1 1935 for dresses suits over coats and more with a 10 percent cash on delivery discount from The Cleaners of Winchester. The text reflects a small town service notice from a newspaper page dated December 29.
Albany reports radio beacons could not fix the Boston Cleveland airliner wreck site last night. Four crew and passengers, including a federal education expert, were snowbound on an Adirondack peak awaiting rescue as compass beams strained.
New York Tobacco Exchange board votes to discontinue trading immediately. H Lester Hooker foresees Virginia grade crossing eliminations, MIT President Karl Compton heads AAAS, airliner wreck near Rockwood NY with occupants safe, Reeves says US fleet to hold vast maneuvers in east Pacific next summer. Elsa Littell arrested in Germany over derogatory remarks to Hitler troopers. Archdukes Otto and Albrecht Habsburg reportedly seek alliance to avoid conflict. Treaty clock allegedly advanced by Japanese stance. Saar Nazis blamed for planning a concentration camp in Saar basin and profiting from marks manipulation.
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