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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1938

Page

9

Byrd Calls Senate Budget Cuts Across Federal System

Senator Byrd urged cutting government size by about 10 percent to trim duplications and red tape across thousands of federal bureaus. He cited doubled federal employment and rising deficits, arguing reforms would save millions as President Roosevelt seeks a seven billion dollar budget and Byrd proposes a $700 million reduction.

Byrd Gg Brees Eee Secrhe Presidt City of Wash Roosevelt

Underwriters Get Stranded Vessel

San Francisco January 4 The Dollar Line announced to date that underwriters face a stranded vessel case amid ongoing delays and insurance implications.

San Francisco

Child Admits Slaying In West Virginia Mountaintop Home

Beckley WV January 4 A 11 year old Ellicott Ray Schirling and his mother are jailed after Prosecutor Thornhill says the boy admitted shooting his stepfather George Jarrell 60 a coal prospector who died at Charleston hospital The boy initially denied knowledge then confessed claiming he acted to defend his mother The deputy was ordered to investigate further and a hearing may be held tomorrow Neighbors carried the wounded Jarrell down the mountain to reach an ambulance through a mine path

Jess Thompson B. F. MclLaughling Jarrell Thornhill Jarrel Young Elliott Thompson Lonely Cabin

Loss of luxury liner President Hoover cited in harbor salvage

The $8,000,000 liner President Hoover ran aground off Formosa in December. With salvage virtually impossible due to continuing monsoons, the Dollar Line will collect insurance and abandon salvage rights. All 453 passengers and much cargo were removed as hull and fittings faced destruction at sea.

President Hoover Formosa Monsons Dollar Line Hoover Line

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue List

Crossword puzzle page listing across clues and numbered entries. It includes fragmented phrases like No 1 across five letters and six letters, plus entries such as 24 Twig 15 Note of the 25 Upon scale 26 Entices 17 Vex 27 Destitute of 19 A fish of the Mediterranean 28 I would 20 Yelp contr. 21 Those to 29 Cavern whom 32 Indefinite money article is paid 34 Note of the 22 Those who scale strike a 85 Expression of surprise 23 End Answer to previous puzzle.

Peggy Ann Landon Senior at Kansas University

Peggy Ann Landon, daughter of the 1936 Republican presidential nominee, is now a senior at the University of Kansas. The photo was taken during a holiday visit to a friend in Wichita.

Peggy Ann Landon Peggy University of Kansas Wichita Central Press

Murder Ring Chief Questioned Over US Links

Paris police continue grilling Roger Million alleged chief of a murder for profit ring whose high executioner Eugene Wiedmann confessed to six killings including American dancer Jean De Koven as investigators probe possible syndicate ties in the United States.

Roger Million Paris Eugene Wiedmann Jean de Koven United States Central Press

A Queen Is She Queen of the Vermont Snows

Phyllis McGovern, 19, crowned queen by Gov. George D. Aiken at Jeffersonville Vermont. A Vermont University of Vermont student from Cambridge, she earns the title in a local snow pageant.

Vermont Phyllis McGovern George D. Aiken Jeffersonville Miss McGovern University of Vermont Cambridge, Vt

Freight Locomotives Plunge 300 Feet in Washougal Tragedy

Two firemen were killed when two freight locomotives, still coupled, plunged 300 feet into a gulley near Washougal Washington. Central Press describes wreckage and rescue efforts amid Northwest flood turmoil.

Washougal Wash Central Press

Bethlehem Putzes Highlight Moravian Christmas Traditions

Bethlehem Pennsylvania celebrates Christmas with traditional putzes. The Nativity and biblical scenes adorn homes, reflecting Moravian customs. The city also hosts Bach festivals and university events during the holiday season.

Bethlehem

President Hoover Liner Sheltered After Grounding Rescue Efforts

Passengers of the grounded American liner were sheltered on Hoishoto island in the Fos mosa group while Nipponese warships began landing sailors to assist in rescue and order. Japanese authorities forbade foreign wrecking craft in their waters as salvage efforts continued on the $8,000,000 President Hoover which ran aground on an outside route to avoid war dangers and is considered likely a total loss.

President Hoover Hoishoto Formosa Japan Hoover China Sea Central Press

Prisoners fail to return after Christmas in Alabama

Montgomery reports 23 of 554 Christmas parolees did not return, despite wardens’ hope. Governor Graves launched the policy ten years ago with the promise of return after the new year. Department officials say not more than 20 breached the pledge over the decade, with seven last year and five road camps reporting full returns. 13 camps and one major prison still to report.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Bibb Graves Pene Niagen Mosty

Alabama Votes On Successor To Justice Black

Alabama voters selected among three candidates to replace Hugo L. Black in the Senate after a campaign focused on the wage and hour bill. Candidates J. Thomas Heflin, J. Lister Hill, and Charles W. Williams faced debate over the measure, with Hill supporting and Heflin and Williams opposing. Dixie Graves will resign from her interim Senate seat to allow the winner to take the post. Heflin, ill with labor pneumonia, faced uncertainty about voting.

Birmingham Ala Alabma Hugo L. Black United States Senate J. Thomas Heflin J. Lister Hill Congress Charles W. Williams Black Supreme Court Heflin Williams Hill Dixie Graves Bibb Graves Senate

Eight Ford Employes Held On Fight Charge

Eight Ford Motor Company workers were ordered held for trial on assault charges arising from a May 26 fight at the Ford Rouge plant that injured United Automobile Workers members. Everett Moore, head of the Ford service department, among the defendants, pleaded innocent. Bond was set at 100 dollars. Arraignments followed prosecutors request after prior assault warrants were dismissed in Circuit Court and the Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Justice Ford Rouge United Automobile Workers Everett Moore Ford Service Department Duncan C. McCra Michigan Supreme Court

Public Sale of Limestone Farm in Frederick County Virginia

Special Commissioners announce a public auction of a 100 acre limestone farm with improvements on Apple Pie Ridge Road in Stonewall District. Sale set for February 5, 1938 at 11:00 A M in Winchester County Court House. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments, notes secured by purchaser bonds. County officials and auctioneers named.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Victoria Noel Lupton Winchester Apple Pie Ridge Road Stonewall District Wm. C. Gratchen G. F. Miller Daniel W. Lupton G. Jefferson T. Russell Cather Dunn and Duvall

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1440 B frock for sizes 12 to 40

Simplicity in a comfortable run around frock buttons down the front and features slim lines with back princess shaping. Two pockets, contrast piping on collars cuffs and pockets, and a complete sewing diagram and instructions. Barbara Bell Fall and Winter Pattern Book offers this easy to make design with direct order details.

Barbara Bell

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