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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1935

Page

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Louisiana 5 tense as Long reaches scene

Heavy guards back Huey P. Long as he reaches Baton Rouge from Washington to launch a crackdown. Ernes Bourgeois of Square Deal Association is arrested amid martial law with strict crowd limits and press bans. Long may seek a special session or constitutional rewrite. He arrives with troops and state police surrounding the capital.

Associated Press Baton Rouge Huey P. Long Washington Ernes Bourgeois Square Deal Association Louisiana Bourgeois National Square E Association New Orleans Long Gigeen Long Heidelberg Hotel State House Joe Messina Leon Trice

Take Surprises One by One for Clear Greetings

The note warns against mixing greetings and advises handling each separately. It hopes for a speedy recovery for Harry Hanst injured while coasting and praises officials for a coasting zone. It suggests older boys form a safety patrol to prevent accidents and asks hunters to feed game birds during cold weather.

Harry Hanst

Thirteen Steps to the Electric Chair for Mais Tomorrow

Richmond report outlines Mais and Legenza awaiting execution for the murder of E M Huband. The piece describes the final mile to the chair and parlor words of hope from a prison chaplain, with both men scheduled for death by electric chair tomorrow.

Richmond Robert Mais Walter Legenza Mais E. M. Huband Federal Reserve Bank

Townsend Defends Pension Plan After Bedside Appearance

Dr. Frank E. Townsend, 68, left Johns Hopkins Hospital to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee against the label cock-eyed for his $200 a month pension proposal for those over 60. He argued the plan would remove 4,000,600 workers from jobs to favor younger workers while noting past experiments failed as the rich grew richer and the poor poorer. Townsend, weak from abdominal surgery, asked to be excused from further cross examination.

Washington Frank E. Townsend Congress House Ways and Means Committee Welteter Long Beach California Harry L. Hop Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Townsend

Field Speaks To Kiwanians In Martinsburg

City Manager Arthur M. Field addressed the Martinsburg Kiwanis club at Shenandoah Hotel about the manager form of municipal government. He was accompanied by local Kiwanis officers including Ansel Solenberger, Wendell Goode, Jesse Oakes, and Andy Bell.

Arthur M. Field Martinsburg Kiwanis Club Shenandoah Martinsburg Mr. Field Kiwanis Club Ansel Solenberger Wendell Goode Jesse Oakes Andy Bell

Bible Class To Hear J. W. Morrow at Grace Lutheran

J W Morrow local agent of American Railway Express Agency will speak to the Men’s Bible Class at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday morning February 3 at 9 45 o clock. He previously served with the Fulton Avenue Baptist Church in Baltimore and is deeply involved in Sunday School work. All class members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.

J. W. Morrow American Railways Express Agnecy Grace Lutheran Church Morrow Winchester Pulton Avenue Baptist Church Baltimore

Pirates seize British steamer Tungchow in China

Two Russian guards were killed as pirates seized the British steamer Tungchow carrying 75 foreign missionary children and teachers. The ship was later released and all passengers, including British and American students, were reported safe. one Russian guard died resisting the pirates. Naval search efforts were launched from Hong Kong and Shanghai with warships and aircraft in the area.

Hong Kong S. Tungchow China Navigation Company Shanghai K. McDonald Junk Bay Hongkong Tungchow China Inland Mission Foreign Mission School Chefoo Vessee Suffolk Here Sandwich Hermes Swatow

Business meeting notice for February 4

A business meeting is scheduled for Monday night February 4 to decide important matters. Full attendance requested by the secretary.

Annual Sermon and Memorial Service of Sarah Zane Fire Co

The Sarah Zane Fire Co conducts its annual sermon and memorial service on Sunday February 3 at 7 30 p m in the U B Church All members meet at the hall at 7 15 p m Captain R B Brown urges attendance for the event.

Sarah Zane Fire Co U. B R. B. Brown

Wholesale Beer Business For Sale

For sale a wholesale beer business with good reason for selling and little capital required. Quick action encouraged. Address: W. A. B., care Star.

Care Star

Round Dance Tonight at Hotel Winchester

Royal Virginians Orchestra provides music for a round dance at the Hotel Winchester tonight from 9 to 1. Admission is 50 cents per couple. Ip-1t

Winchester Royal Virginians Orchestra

Bus Terminal Opening Delayed by Fatal Accidents

A new bus terminal faces delays after two worker deaths. Construction began a year ago but unforeseen issues pushed back completion while the project budget includes a public fee and an orchestral program funded at $25,000. Locally, officials cite safety reviews and financing hurdles as key factors.

WATCH YOUR PARKING NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC PUSH

Chief C. W. Hollis announced officers will be assigned to the bus terminal area to direct traffic and pedestrians. They will man intersections and restrict parking in Church Alley and Indian Alley to allow buses to depart south entrance without turning. The alleys are too narrow for buses and cars to pass.

C. W. Hollis Church Alley Indian Alley

Formal opening marks progress in Winchester bus terminal

The city prepares for a 9:00 a.m. opening with a dedication event running to 10:00 p.m. A festive program includes orchestra music and free trips to principal cities. About 30 transportation executives and city officials are expected, with uniformed attendants guiding visitors.

Winchester

Leader of Kentucky Troops Sued By Manchester Garage Man

Manchester garage owner Frank Carnahan files $25,000 damages after his car is seized during the Clay county roundup. Gov. Ruby Laffoon orders arrests of officials who block state troops, as Brig. Gen. Ellerbe W. Carter leads the crackdown amid martial law. Guardsmen and state police arrive from Barbourville and Harland to investigate officials and stolen car rings.

Kentucky Manchester Alex McNeill Associated Press Frankfort Clay County Ruby Laffoon Adjt H. H. Denhardt National Guard Kent Denhardt T. C. McDaniel Ellerbe W. Carter Carter Barbourville Harland Cincinnati Ohio Knoxville Frank Carnahan W. E. Begley Carnahan General Carter

Prominent Clarke County Farmer Wm S Bromley Dies at Home

William S Bromley 68 a retired Clarke county farmer died suddenly at his Berryville Pike home at 4 pm after a heart ailment. He lived in Clarke county before moving near the city, was a Lutheran church member, and survived by widow Lillie, a daughter Mrs Elbert Magruder of Richmond, and a son Richard Bromley. Funeral at his home tomorrow at 2 pm with Reverend Luther A Thomas officiating. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

William Bromley Berryville Pike Mr. Bromley Clarke County Lutheran John Martha Bromley Lillie Byers S. A. Byers Sarah Lewis Byers Washington County Elbert T. Magruder Richmond Richard L. Bromley Luther A. Thomas Mount Hebron Cemetery

Mrs. S. E. McCann 99 Dies Near Stephenson

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth McCann aged 99 died at her Frederick county home near Stephenson after a long life in the county. She came from York County Pennsylvania as a young girl and married James K. McCann in 1865. Survived by three children and two sisters, eight grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Funeral services conducted by Rev Dr Luther A. Thomas at Grace Lutheran Church. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Frederick County Sarah Elizabeth McCann McCann York County Ann Hannah Crone Stein James K. McCann Kentucky Board of Supervisors Winchester Virginia House of Delegates Mount Hebron Robert 5. Smith Clarke Hardesty H. M. Stine Lee N. Whitacre J. H. Yost Broaddus Chamberlain

World News At A Glance Highlights Mixed Global Events

Handwriting expert says ransom notes not by Hauptmann. Townsend leaves hospital to defend age pension plan. Federal aid to jobless continues day to day as coffers dwindle. Huey Long arrives with guards to confront Square Dealers after bodyguard beats photographer in New Orleans. Clay county officials face arrest over troop operations. 75 children of missionaries safe after pirates release steamer. Two Russian guards killed. Hitler overrules propaganda ban to aid Pola Negri in Germany. Eleven die in Stettin air crash.

Flemington Hauptmann Washington Townsend Baton Rouge Huey Long New Orleans Manchester Clay County Hongkong Berlin Hitler Pola Negri Propaganda Ministry Germany Stettin

Rouss Fire Company Holds Memorial Service

Rouss Fire Company plans a memorial service Sunday at 3 o clock in Capitol Theatre. Members should meet at Rouss Engine House at 2:30 for assembly and attendance. Pres M D Weaver urges loyalty and a large turnout.

Rouss Fire Company Capitol Theatre Rouss M. D. Weaver

Avalon Inn Opens Near Clearbrook With Free Spaghetti

Avalon Inn debuts two miles north of Clearbrook Virginia on Saturday night February 2 offering dancing and a free spaghetti platter as a welcoming attraction for locals to meet friends at the new venue.

Avalon Inn Clearbrook

Sarah Zane Fire Co. Monthly Meeting Notice

Regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. to be held Friday February 1. Full attendance requested. Free door prize at square dance Saturday night at Shady Rest.

Sarah Zane Fire Co R. B. Brown

Rouss Fire Co. to Hold February Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Charley Rouss Fire Company set for Friday evening at 8 oclock. Members urged to attend. Special entertainment by M D Weaver.

Charley Rouss Fire Company

Radio clearance sale priced from five to twenty four fifty

Radio clearance sale offers used sets priced five dollars to twenty four fifty with one opening scheduled January 31. Anderson offers window shades rugs and draperies at Moling and Cather's.

Anderson Moling & Cather’s

Avalon Inn Opens Near Clearbrook With Free Spaghetti

Plans announce the Avalon Inn formerly Oak Grove tourist camp two miles north of Clearbrook will open Saturday night February 2. The public is invited to visit the inn where dancing and a free spaghetti platter will be offered with no cover charge.

Avalon Inn Oak Grove Clearbrook

Hold Funeral of A. A. Brill

Amos A. Brill aged 14 died at his brother's home near Shiloh. Survived by three brothers Rev J W Brill Martinsburg J H Brill Miami and Walter Brill near Shiloh. funeral at Shiloh Methodist Church conducted by Rev C H Anderson. burial in the local cemetery. Pallbearers Elias and Clarence Smith A T Brill and George Brill.

Amos A. Brill Shiloh John A. Brill Eliza Brill Rev J. W. Brill Martinsburg W. Va J. H. Brill Miami, Fla Walter Brill Shiloh Methodist Church

Defense expert disputes state witnesses in nursery note case

John M. Trendle challenges eight state witnesses, claiming the left handed writer attempted to disguise the author of a nursery note. The dispute centers on handwriting analysis and the suspect’s identity remains unresolved.

John M. Trendle&y

Lindbergh ransom note handwriting dispute held in New Jersey

In Flemington on February 1 the Hauptmann defense questioned the eight expert state opinions that Hauptmann wrote the Lindbergh ransom notes. Edward J. Reilly and John M. Trendley debated Fisch involvement and challenged Osborn's note chart as partial. Trendley testified the nursery note may have been written in a disguised hand and discussed possible photographic distortions.

Trenchard Flemington N. J Bruno Richard Hauptmann Lindberh First Defense Hauptmann Edward J. Reilly John M. Trendley East St. Louis Ill Albert 8. Osborn Osborn Trendley Reilly Fisch Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr

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Louisiana 5 Kingfish Guards Legenza Field Warren County Front Royal News Star Today Mission School Steamer South End Hose CO Lptf Wm. S. Bromley Clarke Co S. E. McCann Stephenson Husband Assemblyman World News Rouss Fire Co M.D. Weaver A. A. Brill Bulletin Isa
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