Husband Seeks Police Help In Locating His Wife
ARK, Jan. 4. A husband urged police to locate his wife Onie Wheeler who was abducted by Arthur Spence after a car stopped and pulled her into a vehicle near a highway. Spence, 32, allegedly forced the woman and fled with her while bystanders shouted. Wheeler had known Spence for about two months and said she was terrified but had refused to run away. The search extended statewide, but no trace of the pair had been found.
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ARK. O
Weley T
Arthur Spen- 32
Onie
Richard Shaffer
Wheeler
Spence
Shaffers
Columbus
Strike Disorders Continue Amid Michigan GM Plant Standoff
Sheriff Wolcott prepared to eject 500 stay-in strikers from Fisher Body plants under a circuit court order as 175 deputies stood ready. Union leaders met to decide whether to extend the action or call a general strike, while 19 GM branches faced shutdowns and 38,000 workers idled after a three day holiday. Union delegates in Flint backed conciliatory talks with General Motors executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Thomas W. Wolcott
Fisher Body
General Motors
Edward D. Black
Board of Strategy
Flint
Efto
Eral Motors Corporation
Rainfall In 1936 Weather Summary
Measured rainfall figures for 1936 show March the rainiest month with 7.94 inches. November and December followed in total precipitation with lower totals. Snow data recorded 10.75 inches in January and 9.95 inches in February, with frosts noted from late October into October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees Wan
Sresty
Bryarly Club Winners Highlight County Canning Contests
The Bryarly Club leads with prize results as Miss Farrar tallies contest winners. In a Ball Brothers event, 54 women vied for cash awards with Mrs. Maynard Bayliss of Opequon taking first prize of 5 dollars, while Miss Rebecca Adams of Gainesboro earned another top award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Frederick
van Gesend
N. E. Tipton
Gronewall Club
Braithwaite
Cross Junction
Miss Tipton
Stephenson
Stonewall Club
Miss Farrar
Farrar
Ball Brothers
Maynard Bayliss
Opequon
Rebecca Adams
Gainesboro
Plan for Community Committees and Soil Conservation Goals
Stine outlined a plan for Winchester Clearbrook Hal Reynolds Store Mountain View and Star Peace to form seven member community committees. A meeting chaired by Mr. com will be held tomorrow to organize. Objectives include data on Frederick county farms, stronger farm discussion groups, and outlining the 1937 Soil Conservation program. District School Jan 12 at Front Royal will train leaders with six topics on farm life, ownership goals, efficiency, policy, and soil conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Clearbrook
Hal
Reynolds Store
Pyountain View
Star Peace
Com
Stine
Frederick County
Front Royal
Toda
Elizabeth Farrar
I. Fred Stine
D. J. Howard
W. R. Legge
R. A
Be a home town man patronize hometown merchants
Indebted to Town continues praising local doctors and Winchester merchants who helped residents in hard times. It argues strong community spirit relies on resident cooperation and taxes funding public services while urging exclusive patronage of home town merchants to sustain local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Germans Take Ship Reprisal Campaign Continues
Madrid reports a Spanish naval reprisal against German warships after the Nazi cruiser Koenigsberg halted the Marta Junquera off Cape Ajo in the Bay of Biscay. The government communique confirms the latest incident as clashes rise in Spanish waters amid ongoing tensions with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Koenigsberg
Cape Ajo
Santander
Bay of Biscay
Valencia Severs German Hopes Over Spanish Shipping
Spanish Foreign Minister Ju lio Alvarez Del Vayo states firm resolve to block German retaliation and reject a German offer to stop molesting shipping. Berlin pressed for cargo restitution after the Palos incident while Basque authorities hold war contraband and refuse surrender. The Koenigsberg and Graf Spee actions escalated tensions as the Marta Junquera sails with cargo for Santander and Gijon. the Aragon remains hostage in an undisclosed port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
Julio Alvarez del Vayo
Marta Junquera
Paris
Palos
Bilbao
Koenigsberg
Bay of Biscay
Graf Spee
Aragon
Crusade to Open Missionary Institutes in Baltimore Area
Crusade to Open Missionary Institutes in the Baltimore Conference will feature speakers J Moore A Frank Smith John M Moore Cesar Dacorso of Brazil and Mrs J W Perry along with Dr H P Myers of Nashville Tenn It is expected that the bishops crusade will launch a series of district institutes with each district handling its own part in the enterprise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Moore
A. Frank Smith
John M. Moore
Cesar Dacorso
Brazil
J. W. Perry
H. P. Myers
Nashville, Tenn
Baltimore
Community Notes From Boyce And Nearby Areas
Boyce Brevities records local social activity for the holiday season. Mr and Mrs L H Roy attended the funeral of the late Mr Affleck on Monday. Residents and visitors from nearby towns shared gatherings, school departures, and holiday visits including Ruth Royston, Irene Strode, Helen Anders, and students returning to colleges.
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Boyce
L. H. Roy
Affleck
R. E. Reid
A. L
Palmer
Upperville
Furr
Bluemont
T. P. Jolliffe
L. E. Clarke
Strasburg
Vander Linden
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Annie Baker
George Baker
Thomas Fritts
Philip Grim
Philip, Jr
Marjorie
Irene Strode
Westhampton College
Richmond
Helen Anders
State Teachers College
Harrisonburg
Herbert Cooke
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Leonard Largent
University of Virginia
John Locke
Fork Union Military Academy
Robert H. Gardner, Jr
Lloyd Martin
Medical College of Virginia
Front Royal
War Net Spreads Contested Italian Cadiz Arrival Claims
British reports denied in Rome that 4 000 Italians had reached the insurgent port of Cadiz and noted German seizure of a Spanish merchant vessel. The Italian arrivals at Cadiz were said to be part of a Italy Britain Mediterranean accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cadiz
Italy
Spain
Miss Osborne A Dignified Elder Daughter In Faith
Miss Osborne, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Osborne, was a longtime Presbyterian who actively participated in church groups and attended services as health allowed. Throughout her extended illness she showed patience and never complained, leaving a legacy of quiet strength and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Presbyterian Church
Unselfish Local Woman Remembered in Funeral Details
A long devoted helper who always put others first is mourned as survived by Mrs. Keller, a brother W. Osborne of Maplewood NJ, a niece Miss Margaret Keller and a nephew E. Osborne of Maplewood. Funeral 3:30 Tuesday from Mrs. Keller’s residence with Rev. Shipley officiating. Pallbearers named: Fred S. Boyd R. B. Slonaker William B. Wagner George Haines Charles R. Keeler J. A. Moling Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Boyd
R. B. Slonaker
William B. Wagner
George Haines
Charles R. Keeler
J. A. Moling, Jr
Kidnap Inquiry Expands As Search For Charles Mattson Intensifies
Agents quietly take charge of the hunt eight days after Charles Mattson was stolen. A “kidnap ladder” was sent to a Washington bureau wood expert for study as reports of ransom demands to 56 dollars could not be confirmed. G Men with state police join the manhunt. two suspects held. car searches and witness reports unfold in Shelton and Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mattson
Department of Justice
Shelton
G. R. Grubbe
W. W. Mattson
Gerald E. Byrne
Mason County
Grubbe
Olympia
Tacoma
Martin
Washington
C. M. Benson
Seattle
Bothell
William Cole
Joe McCauley
Dr. Mattson
Charles Mattson
Haddaway Hall
George Franklin
Bruno Hauptmann
Father
Citizens Reunited After Holiday Reopen
Panicked statements describe efforts to secure Charlie as authorities say no interviews with remaining children. Mrs. Mattson chose to keep William Muriel and Unees home at federal officers' request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Pope Gains Hope for Leg Disturbances Amid Heart Condition
The report notes rest and treatment have improved heart action though left leg pain persists. A similar neuritic pain emerged in the right leg. Clinicians see reason for gradual improvement and possible full removal of local disturbances, with prudent care due to age and illness.
Crowded Palace Hosts Mellwee Band in Midwinter Debut
The audience filled the Palace Theatre as Mellwee's Municipal Band opened a midwinter concert series. About 30 musicians performed under Prof. W H Mellwee with solos by Joe DeMayo and Andrew Danko. A second Palace concert will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Mellwee
W. H. McTlwee
Joe DeMayo
Andrew Danko
Plan Survey for Orchardists Confidential County Reports
The survey of orchardists will be kept confidential with only county units published. The survey starts immediately and a schedule will be mailed to each grower by the county agent. Growers should provide the approximate number of trees by age and variety and some information on their 1936 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portant
Sani
Extension Division
Department of Agriculture
Wrecking crew narrows cause of fatal derailment
A newly laid track near Swimley sagged under the weight of a car, causing a fatal accident. Holton, a Georgia native living in Hagerstown since 1922, died in the incident as workers borrowed a Pennsylvania wrecking crew from the Baltimore and Ohio. Holton’s widow and children survive. A second wrecking outfit cleared cars and prepared them for transport to Baltimore and Ohio shops for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendy Oe
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Holton
Keedy
Georgia
Hagerstown
Vance
Frederick County
Winchester
Bombs rain down on capital districts amid strikes
Bombs fell before noon on University City Cuatro Caminos and southeastern districts, with insurgent pilots targeting the capital and its eastern neutral outskirts. Explosives wrecked two small houses near the Dutch legation close to the Mexican embassy. Six cows in the legation yard reportedly suffered shock from the bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
University City
Cuatro” Caminos
Marques del Biscal Street
Holland Lore Continued from Vage One
A fragment notes a discussion about symbolic display with Dutch colors and a continuation of a story titled Holland Lore. The passage references a plan to be flown with national colors and mentions an explanation of the same matter.
Dutch refrain scarce heard in postwar music scene
The text notes that certain German subjects are not played by the Dutch and that the Lippe hymn has never been performed as a national anthem. Only isolated individuals in restaurants, cabarets, and similar public venues have played it, not in official or widely publicized settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reatau
Supreme Court Hails Second New Deal Victory Ruling
The court celebrated a second major New Deal victory this term, backing a policy on labeling products shipped nationwide while weighing other key decisions. The term also includes upholding arms embargoes for Bolivia and Paraguay over the Chaco War and considers issues on gold payment bans and the 50 percent silver profits tax. A pending decision on the New York unemployment insurance act remains undecided.
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Supreme Courts
Bolivia
Paraguay
Chaco
New York
Clarke County Woman Buried In Mt Hebron
Clarke County widow Mrs. Charles Harris died after a long illness. Formerly Cora Beverley of Spotsylvania Court House, she is survived by a daughter Mrs. Arthur Douglass and two sons, Carter and Berkeley Harris. Interment at Mt. Hebron Cemetery Winchester followed services at North Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Berkeley Harris
Charles
Harris
Carter Harris
Jamica
New York
Clarke County
George Kerfoot
Annie Beverley
Allie Beverley
Newport News
William Beverley
Richmond
Bethel Baptist Church
Episcopal Church
Agent Is Shot (Continued From Pace One)
Sexton died at Memorial Hospital after a brass-jacketed bullet passed through his temple. Dr C C Coleman, a brain specialist, said there was no hope for recovery and he died at 11:05 a m. Frazier attributed the death to self-inflicted financial worries, noting Sexton’s exemplary work and calling the events personal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace One
Sexton
Memorial Hospital
C. C. Coleman
Pen Made Goods Act Held Valid
The 1935 Ashurst Sumners Act forbids transporting prison made goods into states that ban their sale and requires labeling as convict manufactured. The Supreme Court ruled the act constitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan
Supreme Court
Grain Prices Climb as Corn Tops Ten-Year Highs
Chicago reporting corn gains over two cents a bushel to mark ten year highs for May and July. Receipts tight hint at a growers hold, with official reports showing a crop about a third smaller than last year. Wheat and oats futures also move, while cash grain prices in Chicago and Baltimore reflect mixed demand and revised baselines for No. 2 red wheat and various corn grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lord
Baltimore
Winchester
Baltimore and Philadelphia Markets Roundup Jan 4
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets report livestock and produce prices. Apples, pears, potatoes, and poultry values are listed with ranges by variety and region. cattle, hogs, and sheep trading, with medians and top quotes noted. Chicago and regional figures show futures and spot prices for meats and dairy products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Peer Land
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
U. S. Ls
Yorks
Grimes
Staymans
Starks
Winfair
Romes
Washington
Maryland
U.S
Baltimore Livestock Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agri
Philadelphia
Local Wholesale Market Prices From The Star
Local wholesale market listings show patent brand bags with prices per barrel for 98, 48, 24 and 12 pound bag sizes. Notable figures include 98 lb bags at 7.20 and 7.30 per bbl, 48 lb at 7.30 and 6.80, 24 lb at 6.80, and 12 lb at 7.50 per bbl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasco
Dubvace
Semaine Leghorn Broilers
Csesssees Guineas
Pena Adel
Rae Chix
NEAVY
Lea
Cexthney Artie
Tage
Edenees
Star
Stock Market Report reflects labor tie up amid early losses
New York stock action opened lower as Pi-Mo tor industries faced possible labor disruption with early declines around three points. Some issue led by copper shares and select issues regained ground toward the close. bonds and most commodities mixed with key names such as American Can, General Electric and Bethlehem Steel cited among notable quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pi—Motors and Steels
Annie Iee Frasitotie Ie
Delage
Necessi
American Smelters
American Tel & Tel
Anaconda
Baltimore and Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Consol Edison
Corn Products
General Electric
General Motors
Goodyear
Int. Harvester
Johns Manville
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
N. J. Central
Penn Railroad
Southern Railway
Stand Oil of
N. J
Texas Corp
Ger Pacific
Steel
Woolworth
Appeal Lost By Lumber Concerns
Fifty nine southern lumber companies lost in the Supreme Court their bid for a 14972 refund on freight charges collected by 94 railroads. The court ruled the charges were properly set under the Jones rule for determining through rates, rejecting claims that local rates or unpublished routes invalidated the billing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Lumber Companies
Supreme Court
Frieght
Landon Campaign Gift Reported By Senate Panel
Washington January 4 Alf Landon the 1936 Republican presidential nominee faced a Senate investigate committee finding a campaign donation of 1000 to the Republican party. The disclosure centers on the size of the gift and its timing during the campaign period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alf M. Landon
Pepuniean
Senate Campaign
Republican Party
Also Mentioned on This Page
Husky
Bryarly Club
Thea Junquera
Gijon
Miss Osborne
Crowded House
Holland
Baker’s Drug Store
Mt. Hebron
Stags Western
Capons
Ducks Western
Chicago Livestock
U. S& Dept. Agr
Stock Market Report
Landon
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