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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists mailing options with prices for in advance yearly and shorter terms, including by mail and carrier. Local post office designation and publication frequency are noted, reflecting standard 20th century newspaper practices.
A AP policy statement asserts exclusive rights to republish dispatches credited to the Associated Press and all local news published in the paper. The notice specifies the agency's entitlement to use these materials.
A biblical quotation from John 6 51 presents Jesus declaring that the living bread from heaven grants eternal life. It states the bread is his flesh given for the life of the world and echoes a sacramental theme.
A Berlin sourced report says Mussolini notified Hitler that Italy is withdrawing from Spain and advised washing hands of Franco and his insurgents. The piece posits reasons including Ethiopia recognition, Franco-British talks, and risky Nazi expansion, suggesting a possible Italian-German rift and hope for reduced European tension.
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch analyzes the Price for Governor surge as key party captains switch to support. Byrd withholds endorsement while insiders align, reducing antiorganization threat and aiming for party unity amid Virginia politics.
Baltimore Sun reports Olympic sprinter Jesse Owens defeats a race horse in a 100 yard heat. Commentators note sharp turns challenged the horse, while Owens accelerates from the barrier and outpaces the horse. The piece suggests such feats won’t sustain ongoing prominence without stronger newsworthy impact.
The Alexandria Gazette highlights six of the nation s healthiest youths ages 16 to 20 from a 4-H Club contest in Chicago. Reporters found no health formula just balanced meals, sleep, and sports like swimming tennis basketball and football. The piece emphasizes America s concern for all children s health happiness and education in a democracy.
The Evening Star Information Bureau offers replies to questions of fact for three cents mailed from Washington D C. Frederic J Haskin directs the service and readers should enclose the three cent fee for an answer.
Amelia Earhart on May 8 1935 completed a 2100 mile non stop flight from Mexico to New Jersey in 14 hours 18 minutes 30 seconds.
Jack Kein and collaborators uncover the murder of Sir Henry Severinge at the abbey chapel. Detective Richard Selden and Inspector Hutchins examine the crypt and monk quarters, tracing clues with Colindale and Colindale’s bloodhounds as a Yard inquiry begins.
Two Scottish men go fishing with a bet that the first to catch a fish pays the boat rent. Sandy bites first but dreads pulling the line and the fish escapes as the other Scot fishes without bait. The tale pivots on dry humor rather than slapstick.
Italian women reportedly handed over gold trinkets to the state to fund the war against Ethiopia. The report notes a broader mobilization of resources as the conflict intensifies.
In the past year Handley has claimed titles in football and track securing Cumberland Valley honors. Police disposed of 58 gallons of illegal liquor recently confiscated. Dinner and movie parties gain popularity in this section. Robert C. Hall dies at his son in law Mayor Amos Shryock's home. Church of the Sacred Heart holds two masses tonight.
Lieutenant Commander R. E. Byrd’s flight over the north pole is hailed as the year’s top aviation achievement. Police ban car cutouts on New Year’s Eve. Actor William Haines visits Winchester. Col. B F Roszel of the Military Intelligence Division Reserve Corps is ordered to Washington for two weeks active duty.
A pair claiming Winchester origin are arrested in Washington for entering a house. An unsuccessful attempt to wreck a Cumberland Valley train nearby is noted. Washington marriage preachers face investigation by proper officials. A coffin of human bones is found in a Warren House cellar at Harrisonburg. Crescent Literary Club hosts Mr and Mrs F AULLall. Historic Event December 31 1909 Manhattan Bridge opens in New York.
Washington column recalls Sol Bloom arguing the pre constitutional body voted to revise the articles not frame a constitution. The convention overstepped its mandate, Congress accepted the draft, and states ratified, creating an unconstitutionally adopted charter. Bloom cites one exception where a legislature balked.
William Ritt humor column surveys topics from auto ads and royal radio talk to trenches and recruiting slogans. It mulls Franco and Asiatic Primates, Christmas cards, nimrod headlines, Washington weather and U S policy toward Latin America with a wry, brisk tone.
Born March 5 1902 in Ephrata Pennsylvania Frank Naddeo began at Ephrata High School and served in the Navy from 1919. He worked as a wireless operator for WKJC Lancaster and the Merchant Marine and later held buyer and managerial roles at W T Grant Montgomery Ward. In 1935 he helped organize The Shopping Centre where he serves as manager and secretary. He is single and a Lions Club member who enjoys guns and hunting.
A San Francisco widow leaves part of a 25 000 estate to aid four cats with homes but requires no children in the caretaker's home. Three cats have wandered since Moore's death. In Tiffin Ohio two residents sparked a police chase as a hound and raccoon flee into a sewer, ending with officers catching the hound. In Los Angeles a taxi board rejects a raccoon in a chase scene during David Howell's permit process.
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