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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1936
Page
2
The article discusses how sanitary certification and fumigation costs affect U S apple and pear exports to France. It contrasts exporter and importer burdens, noting price shifts and insurance against exclusion agitation, with commentary by Mr. Nielsen and observers on market incentives and quality fruit.
The church on Boscawen and Washington Streets lists 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Prayer Book Study in the Rector’s Study and 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion with sermon on the topic Habit Human and Divine.
Galilee Church of Christ on Welltown Road led by Rev. P F B Sapp reports a Christmas night gathering with a $10 offering. Bible School superintendent Willie Good notes perfect attendance by several pupils. Next Sunday officers will be elected for the Bible School to serve in 1936.
Local NYA plan assigns part time jobs to 18 counties in northern Virginia and city projects begin early next week. Youths 16 to 25 will work about 47 hours monthly earning 6 to 12 dollars, under Bernard Fagelson who will open an office in City Hall.
John Harrell 53 died this week at his Norfolk Virginia home from a second stroke after an earlier attack. He served in the Navy during World War I and later joined the Norfolk fire department. He is survived by his widow, two sons Jack Harrell and Fred Warrell, a sister Mrs William Uzzell, and other relatives. Funeral held in Norfolk with services attended by family and friends.
The Winchester Laboratory reports 1935 precipitation at 33.42 inches, below the 23 year average of 34.56 inches. Monthly totals show September at 4.51 inches and January 1936 opening with 1.27 inches in three days, indicating varied wetness across months.
Chesterfield Court House Va Jan 4 Three negro prisoners escaped from the Chesterfield County jail today by cutting a roof hole and lowering themselves on a rope. Nine other inmates remained. The escape was detected at 5 am and reported to police headquarters. The trio are James Coleman 24 recently convicted of assault and sentenced to six months John Austin 28 and John Hilly 36 both awaiting February trial on house breaking charges.
Lawrenceville Va Jan 4 Two black bandits robbed Frank Gage a storekeeper at Callaville Va of about 25 dollars as he was on his way to open his shop. They escaped in a cloth covered car. Town Sergeant T L Stanley reported. The victim said the attackers knew his routine.
Washington rumor claimed Col. John Cutchins Richmond safety director was recommended for a federal judgeship in the eastern Virginia district. The Attorney General's office denied any recommendation and said his name was not before the President. Virginia senators could not confirm the rumor.
Dr. Richard T. Ely an 81 year old economist and his wife await the birth of their third child. Mrs Ely 39 confirms another baby is expected though she will not reveal a date. The couple married in 1931 after meeting at Northwestern University where Ely taught.
Fred C. Abbott, a Norfolk attorney, was approved by the Treasury Department to serve as assistant collector of revenue in Virginia. The appointment will take effect once N. B. Early Jr. in Richmond is notified, likely next week, with Senator Byrd having recommended Abbott for the post. Abbott is a native of Brandy, Virginia.
President Roosevelt’s extraordinary address divides lawmakers in a crowded House as supporters praise its anti dictatorship stance and critics call it a political harrangue. The speech outlines neutrality and defense measures while hinting at possible moves against lower court delays.
City workers started removing Christmas decorations in the downtown area. Electric fixtures will be stored until December while cables along the streets remain for the Apple Blossom Festival in the spring.
Winchester post Veterans of Foreign Wars members are reminded by Commander A. Lee Coble of the regular semi monthly meeting at 7 30 o clock Monday evening January 6 at the post hall on North Loudoun Street. Installation of newly elected officers will take place at the next meeting January 20.
Commander EB C Parker of Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion announced the regular monthly meeting scheduled for Wednesday January 8 is postponed because of the Jackson Day dinner that evening. A new date will be announced in a few days.
Reverend E J Rohart leads services with Bible School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 11 30 a m on Forward. An installation of new officers and teachers occurs at 6 45 p m followed by gospel singing and preaching at 7 30 p m. The church plans new hymn books and urges firmer faithfulness to Christ and His Church.
The home of Mrs. Rena Bryant 70 was destroyed by fire and her charred body was found near her bed in the ruins. Mrs. Bryant a Grayson county pioneer widow of Alex A Bryant and daughter of the late Isom and Mrs. Cox survives a daughter Madge Phipps of Bridle Creek.
William A. Smith told the WPA rector that a peak in employment was expected by late February or early March. He said about 50 000 former relief clients would be employed by then, with about 40 000 already at work and 10 000 more currently employed but facing a shift to WPA as private jobs slacken in early spring.
Trustees in bankruptcy announce a public auction of Colston Farm lands in Jefferson County West Virginia on January 11 1936 at 11 a m in Charles Town. The sale includes four tracts totaling about 421.4 acres with substantial improvements on Tract 4 Bever farm noted as highly productive. Terms offer one third cash day of sale and balance in two notes due in one and two years or all cash.
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