Court of Pardons May Not Call Hauptmann for Clemency Plea
Governor Hoffman said the Court of Pardons shows no disposition to summon Bruno Richard Hauptmann as a witness during his clemency petition hearing. The informal discussion occurred in Trenton with no date set, while Hauptmann’s execution remains scheduled for mid January. Protests in Worcester target Governor Hoffman as guest speaker at a January 6 Republican dinner amid calls to skip the event.
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Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Court of Pardons
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Albert B. Herman
Herman
Col
Mark ©. Kimberling
State Prison
Hoffman
Worcester
Mass
New Jersey
Worcester County Republican Club
Charles Lindbergh
Leap Year Advice From Mr Winchester
A playful 1936 prophecy urges women to seize marriage chances in Leap Year. It advises grooming and delicacies to charm a chosen mate, praising bold tactics while warning to choose the right man and not delay proposals.
Primary Roads In County Are Reported Open
City officials announce sidewalks must be cleared within two hours after snowfall or by 9 A M if snow ends at night. Violations incur summons and fine. Streets were largely clear as traffic rose, with residential plowing and business district snow removal underway by crews and relief workers.
Snowbound Shenandoah Valley Hit by Heaviest Snowfall
Winchester and Frederick counties along with the Shenandoah Valley endured about 8 inches of snow with the primary highway open by 9:30 am. Officials aimed to normalize secondary roads before nightfall while a snow plow operator, Wayne Carter of Cross Junction, was treated at Memorial hospital after exposure to carbon monoxide gas.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Powry
Winchester Research Laboratory
Wayne Carter
Cross Junction
Memorial Hospital
Weekend Fire Calms After Millwood Blaze
One fire alarm was reported during the weekend. Firefighters extinguished a small blaze at the Fogle residence on Millwood Avenue near the Baltimore and Ohio railroad crossing when baseboard around a chimney ignited. Damage was not heavy.
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Fogle
Millwood Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio
Concrete Poured For Storm Sewer Works At Kent And Piccadilly
Concrete was poured for the curb and walks damaged by the storm sewer inlet installation at Kent and Piccadilly streets before snowfall. Work will be delayed until conditions are satisfactory to proceed.
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Kent
Piccadilly
Century Club Meeting Time Change for Tomorrow
Century Club members are advised of a time change for this week meeting from 3 30 to 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Nancy Lee Coble corner of Washington and Boscawen streets with Mrs Henry B Gilpin as hostess. Mrs Robert M Ward will present a paper on Stanley Baldwin and Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin will discuss Derby Day and Ascot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Nancy Lee Coble
Washington and
Boscawen Streets
Henry B. Gilpin
Robert M. Ward
Stanley Baldwin
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Ascot
Hicks Announces Resignation Red Cross Post Transition
Mrs. Bertha Hicks resigns as executive secretary of the Winchester Frederick Red Cross chapter effective January 1. She will be succeeded by Miss Frances Kerr, former FERA director in Newport News. Hicks will assist Kerr and then move to national headquarters before taking a new post in Washington. The chapter notes progress in a broad first aid program and highway stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hicks
Winchester- Frederick
The
Red Cross
Walker McC. Bond
Frances Kerr
Essex County
FERA
Newport News
Hicks
Winchester
Miss Kerr
Washington
National Headquarters
Jackson Day Dinners Attract 200000 Party Supporters
James A. Farley announced that 2000 Jackson Day dinners on January 8 will seat up to 200000 friends of the Democratic Party in Washington and across the nation. He called the event a historic rallying of strength with four aims including party loyalty, wartime fundraising, neighborly fellowship, and a personal message from the party leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Washington
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester and
Frederick County
Young Democratic Club
Byrd
Lindberghs Arrive Off Liverpool Expect Dock Tonight
The American Importer carrying Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh and their 3 year old son Jon is off Liverpool and due to dock between 7 and 10 pm local time. No stop in Ireland and officials say they expect standard customs checks at Liverpool. A gale and rough seas hindered the voyage while western England police plan no special security for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Press Association
Charles A. Lindberghs
England
Liverpool
Ireland
Charles A. Lindbergh
Jon
Atlantic
Irish Sea
Apethe News Customs, Immigration
Morning Post
United States
Lindbergh
Radio Survey Receives Miller and Anderson Gift
E. A. Crown announces a $30 contribution from Miller and Anderson to fund a detector set for locating electrical interference sources. The gift, with $100 council appropriation, should purchase the equipment ordered from a Massachusetts firm and in use within ten days. A survey report will follow to Common Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Crown
City Radio Commission
Miller and Anderson
Crowl
Massachusetts
Dividend notice from Commercial & Savings Bank
The Board of Directors has declared a two percent dividend on the bank's capital stock payable January 1, 1936. Checks will be mailed. The notice is signed by John I. Sloat, Cashier, dated December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial & Savings Bank
Fellowshipers Bring Cheer for 1,017 Persons in County and City
The Fellowship Club coordinated gifts to bring Christmas cheer to needy families in Frederick County and Winchester. 258 baskets were sent from headquarters, 99 to Frederick and 159 to Winchester, matching food, clothing and toys to 123 Frederick homes and 284 Winchester homes. 125 city families and 2 county families were adopted, with remaining needs met by theatre show proceeds, school drives, and merchant contributions. The effort relied on a master list to avoid duplication and required extended volunteer packing and delivery by the ladies’ committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
Winchester
Frederick County
Fred County
Winchesey
Fellowship
Handley High School
Club
Simple Funeral Rites For Late Thos. Williams
The funeral of Thomas J. Williams, who died last week from injuries after being struck by an automobile on Christmas Eve near his Millwood road home, was held yesterday afternoon. The service at the home of his brother J. Hunter Williams was led by Rev. E. B. McGukin of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. The hymn The Old Rugged Cross was sung, and interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers C. M. Martin, Camillus Carper, Stover Carper, James Baecher, Arthur N. Ritter, and Edward March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Williams
Millwood Road
J. Hunter Williams
E. B. McGukin
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Old Rugged Cross
Mount Hebron Cemetery
C. M. Martin
Camillus Carper
Stover Carper
James Baecher
Arthur N. Ritter
Edward March
Several Cases Heard Today In Police Court
Cases heard in police court today included Floyd Hummer Boyce for double parking with $3 fine. Ruhl G. Carathers of 124 E. Germain street charged under bad check law with two months and costs. Chas. Armel of Woodland avenue for larceny of $49.18 with one month and costs. Charles Ferrell of 621 North Market for petty larceny with 10 days and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Hummer
Boyce
Ruhl G. Carathers
E. Germain Street
Chas. Armel
Woodland Avenue
Charles Ferrell
North Market
Winchester citizen Michael Collins dies from brain hemorrhage
Michael Collins of Winchester died suddenly at his home from a cerebral hemorrhage while seated. He was 62, a lifelong druggist associated with the Miller drug store, beloved in the community for his genial manners and public spirit. He had spent the day at home with family.
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Michael Collins
Winchester
National Avenue
Mr. Collins
Wilton Strickler
Charles G. Miller
Miller Drug Store
Dennis and
Honorah Lillis Collins
South Loudoun Street
John Kerr
J. Clifton Wheat
Old Miller Drug Store
North Lou
Dismiss Charges Against Driver In Fatal Mishap
Manslaughter charges against F L Dovel of Stephens City in a fatal Millwood Road incident were dismissed after a hearing before Judge Donald Weems. Williams died at Memorial hospital from injuries after a Tuesday collision as Dovel testified he blew his horn and swerved to avoid him while Williams attempted to reclaim a blown hat.
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F. L. Dovel
Stephens City
Thomas J. Williams
Donald Weems
Williams
Memorial Hospital
Millwood Road
Mr. Dovel
Mr. Williams
Mr. Dover
Bayliss
Wanted Home For Black And White Female Hound
Black and white female hound dog seeks a home. Call 629-J. (12-27 1p-tf)
Hable Real Estate Office Announces Modern Three-Room Apartment
Listing notes a modern three-room apartment available through Hable Real Estate Office. The brief mentions features and location context within a dated catalog entry style, with no additional specifics.
Handley Faculty Sponsors Series To Aid Students
The Handley faculty has funded an annual aid program for needy children through an amateur play and now plans a four week entertainment series in January. The Collins Entertainment Festival and the Davies Light Opera will present the first week starting January 6 to raise funds for shoes clothes and lunches for disadvantaged students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Winchester Education Association
Collins Entertainment Festival
Davies Light Opera
City Hall Repairs Funded After Minor Fire Damage
John W. Rosenberger and Company designated to repair floor wall and ceiling in City Hall damaged in a blaze several nights ago believed set by a prisoner. Damage described as slight.
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John W. Rosenberger
Comany
Aged Car Runs Into Obstacle Near City
The sole highway accident near the city Saturday occurred on the Berryville pike about two miles east where a Model T Ford struck an abutment. The car was damaged considerably but no injuries were reported.
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City
Berry~ville Pike
Odd Fellow Radio Program Thursday Night Summary
The final of four Odd Fellowship radio broadcasts airs Thursday night January 2 from 8 to 8 15 at WDBJ Roanoke. Sponsored by Mountain Dale Lodge I O F the city the program will summarize facts from the prior three broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
WDBJ
Roanoke
Mountain Dale Lodge
Lofton Medical Care Dispute Hovers Over Ill Brother
The Star reported Arthur M. Lofton, ill at his brother C. G. Lofton home on Millwood avenue, needing assistance. The brother now says the notice was unauthorized and that Lofton is under medical care by two doctors, with no appeal for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Arthur M. Lofton
C. G. Lofton
Millwood Avenue
Sled Stolen From Porch Noted in Parkview
A sled was taken from a front porch at 212 Parkway with a witness sighting of a person leaving the area. The same person may return the sled to avoid prosecution.
Dry-cleaning shops close Wednesday in city notice
The Winchester Dry Cleaning Association announces all dry-cleaning establishments will be closed on Wednesday January 1st as a regional closing notice.
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Winchester Dry Cleaning Association
Public Notice on Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal
City ordinance requires sidewalk clearing within two hours after snow stops during the day and by 9 a.m. the next morning if at night. If ice cannot be removed, ashes or sawdust must be spread to ensure safety. Penalties will be strictly enforced. Arthur M. Field, City Manager.
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Arthur M. Field
Haile Selassie Orders Battle as Ethiopian Front Races North
Addis Ababa notes a critical war stage as King Haile Selassie mobilizes 400000 troops toward Makale. Officials warn of fierce fighting and a looming encirclement of Italian forces under Marshal Badoglio while Ethiopia claims vast untapped manpower and food supply concerns threaten mobilization.
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Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Pietro Badoglio
Makale
Tigre
Ogaden
Gheta
Ieetee
Ethiopia
Dessye
Adigrat-Aduwa-Aksum
Fire razes five buildings in Denton business district
Five structures in Denton Maryland were destroyed by a blaze early today causing an estimated $50 000 to $75 000 in damages. Deaths and other events are noted across major world locations in a concise dispatch.
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Denton
New York
Chicago
Leo Panzarella
Norton
Haugeman Falin
Boston
James Gadwood
Montana
Wallace
London
The
Lindberghs
Liverpool
Glasgow
Betty Gow
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Hilo
Hawaii
Mauna
Madrid
Kerisruhe
Germany
Berthquake
Baden
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MR Winchester
Che
Mrs. Hicks
Warren County
Front Royal
Star Today
Caan
Audekah
Thos. Williams
Star Office
OLD Drug Firm
Moling, & Cather
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