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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1936

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Supreme Court Orders $200 Million Taxes Repaid

The Supreme Court ruled that $200 million in processing taxes impounded by courts must be returned to taxpay ers and adjourned without ruling on Bankhead cotton act constitutionality. The decision focused on impounded taxes, not whether processors passed the tax to consumers, and remanded the case to the district court.

James W. Douthat Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Today Tennessee Valley Authority Ct Louisiana rice+millers AAA Bankhead Butler (Aaa

Winchester urges curb parking ban at five point intersection

MA Winchester notes danger at the Valley avenue Loudoun street Gerrard street convergence. He warns parked cars near the apex obstruct visibility for eastbound Gerrard traffic and urges legal, safe parking restrictions to reduce congestion and crashes.

Valley Avenue Loudoun Street Gerrard Street Gerrard

Fall Is Fatal To Mr. Stimmel Retired Frederick County Farmer

Richard H. Stimmel age 79 a lifelong Frederick county farmer died after a 2:30 PM fall down five steps from a porch to the street. He fractured his neck and apparently died instantly. Survived by sister Mrs. Thomas Hancher daughter Mrs. Shirley Abshire and son Lewis. Funeral details to be published tomorrow.

Richard Stimmel Frederick County C. R. Anderson Summel Thomas Hancher Fairmont Avenue Mr. Stimmel William Stimmel Greenspring Hancher Shirley Abshire Lewis Elmer Summer Greenspring Methodist Church

Roxy the radio pioneer Samuel Rothafel dies at 53

Samuel Lionel Rothafel known as Roxy and famous as a motion picture exhibitor died today in New York of coronary. The 53 year old, who had returned to the hotel with his wife after golf, was found in pajama clothing by a maid. Dr. Wanderman said he had a heart attack a year earlier but no recent trouble.

New York Samuel Lionel Rothafel Roxy Rothafel Seymour Wanderman

Bonus Bill Is Introduced In Upper House

In Washington on January 13 the Senate saw a new bonus bill for full face value redemption of bonus certificates and $50 bonds. Senator Harrison of Mississippi led the measure with Byrnes Steiner and Clark also backing it. Harrison said it would be enacted into law and no new taxes would be needed to raise funds.

Washington Senate Harrison D-Miss Byrnes D-Sc Steiner R-Ore Clark D-Mo Mississippian

Junior Auxiliary meeting at Winchester Memorial Hospital

It was announced that the Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon January 14 at 3 30 o clock in the Nurses Home. All members are requested to be present.

Winchester Memorial Hospital

Brumback Re-Elected Frederick County Board Chairman

At the January meeting Frederick County Board of Supervisors re elected C. I. Brumback as chairman for another year. Brumback continues in the leadership role guiding the board and county affairs.

Frederick County Board of Supervisors C. I. Brumback

John Dann Documents Winchester Explosion Ruins

John Dann, driver of the Rouss Fire Company truck, photographed the Wolfe home site near Rio West Virginia after yesterday’s explosion. He developed the plates last night and displayed the pictures today at the engine house with sharp views of the ruins.

Winchester Wolfe Rio W. Va John Dann Rouss Fire Company Dunn

Legislature in Recess After Death of Delegate Pitts

The Virginia General Assembly adjourned after an eight minute session as funeral arrangements were set for Delegate David M. Pitts. A joint committee was named to represent the legislature at the Elk Hill Baptist Church service in Columbia. Delegates White White and McCue Boatwright Massie, and ably elected to attend. Walter Y Hoser of the Old Age Pension League voiced disagreement with Major Heth Tyler over the Parker old age pension bill proposal.

State Capitol Richmond State Senate General Assembly David M. Pitts John S. Battle Albemarle Charles T. Moses Appomattox Douglas S. Freeman Richmond News Leader Robert E. Lee House House of Delegates David M. Petts Goochland Fluvanna Ashton Covell Elk Hill Baptist Church Columbia L. Gordon White E. O. McCue John B. Boatwright Buckingham Robert B. Massie Louisa Rose Wiatt Crowder Tyler Walter Y. Hosier The Old Age Pension League of Virginia Major S. Heth Tyler Norfolk ABC Board

Death of Miss Donna Finfrock in Welltown Home

Miss Donna Finfrock of Frederick county dies likely in sleep at her Welltown residence at age 73. She had lived locally, was active in the Methodist Church, and is survived by a sister Mrs Diehl of Ashland and brothers Charles Prinfrock and Arthur Prinfrock.

Donna Frances Finfrock Frederick County Welltown Miss Pinfrock Miss Finfrock Benjamin Maria Ann Frnn Methodist Episcopal Church, South Charles Diehl Ashland Kan Charles C. Prinfrock Arthur W. Frinfrock Springfield Miss Frinfrock Kurtz J. D. Russell Methodist Church Mount Hebron Cemetery George Yeakley Isaac W. Ebert Jonas Chamberlin George Barrett Harry Ebert Alfred Wright

Kipling In Grave Condition After Emergency Operation

Rudyard Kipling, Britain's renowned poet, remained in a very grave state at 5 30 p m eight hours after an emergency gastric operation in a London hospital. Earlier reports said his condition was satisfactory. The 70 year old author fell ill in Brown's Hotel and was rushed to Central Middlesex Hospital in a semi conscious condition.

London Rudyard Kipling Great Britain Kipling Britain India Brown's Central Middlesex Hospital

Legion seeks widows and orphans pensions bill

Officials of the American Legion national legislative committee said a bill covering World War veterans widows and orphans pensions is to be introduced in Congress this week. They expect quick introduction and aim to remove the presumptive service connection and the 30 percent disability requirement.

Washington American Legion National Legislative Committee St. Louis Conta Sessi Col E. Thomas Commit Rankin D-Miss American Legion

Park Election To Be Tonight

A Winchester Park Association meeting is set for tonight at 8 in City Hall council chamber to elect officers for the coming year and conduct additional business. All members are urged to attend.

Winchester Park Association Council Chamber City Hall

Purcell Property Appraised at 2125 Dollars in Cork Street

The late George Purcell's estate includes a one half interest in two houses at 118 and 120 East Cork Street. Appraisement figures filed in the Corporation Clerk's Office total 2125.45 dollars.

George Purcell East Cork Street Corporation Clerk

Two Men Guilty Of Refusing To Pay Restaurant Bills

Julian H Balcerkiewicz aged 21 of Philadelphia and Raymond H Scott 35 from Washington DC were found guilty of failure to pay restaurant bills and disorderly conduct. Judge Donald L Weems ordered them to pay the hearing costs in police court today.

Julian Henry Balcerkiewicz Philadelphia Raymond Howard Scott Washington, D. C Donald L. Weems

Lawyer Slain in Chicago Circuit Court Shooting

In Chicago on January 13, lawyer John W. Keogh aged 59 shot Attorney Christopher G. Kinney in a crowded Circuit Court chamber before firing at Judge John Prystalski. Keogh was overcome by a fellow attorney. shots struck the chair and the floor as the judge ducked for cover.

Chicago Christopher G. Kinney John Prystalski John W. Keogh Prystalski A . Kinney Keogh

Legionnaires Meet Wednesday Post 21 to Hold Jan. Meeting

Commander E. C. Parker of Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion announced the regular January night meeting, postponed from last week, will be held Wednesday night January 15 at 7 30 in the Handley Library basement auditorium. Legionnaires are urged to attend for important items and announcements.

E. C. Parker Robert Y. Conrad No. 21 American Legion Handley Library

Bail in Max Krol Case Continued to Next Court Term

In Corporation Court Judge Philip Williams continued the $5,000 bail case of Max Krol until the next term of court.

Max Krol Philip Williams Corporation Court

Millwright Killed By Belt At Virginia Plant

Covington Virginia January 13 194? Harry W Hicks 45 was instantly killed when caught in a belt at the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company plant where he worked as a millwright. Survived by wife and six children.

Covington Harry W. Hicks West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company

County to Lose 31900 Through Loss of AAA

Farm leaders work to secure congressional funds for contracts after the AAA invalidation. John R. Hutcheson wires Extension Service to cut county office staff and suspend community committeemen and wheat and corn hog program supervisors. Frederick county office has already begun the measure.

AAA John R. Hutcheson Extension Service Frederick Stine

Supreme Court orders refund of 200 million in taxes

The Supreme Court rules 200 million dollars of processing taxes must be returned to processors. Frederick county faces a 31,900 dollar loss due to invalidated Agricultural Adjustment programs. I Fred Stine notes 209 wheat applications for 1936 39 program and suspends 1936 39 wheat work awaiting Congress funding and AAA replacement.

Supreme Court Frederick County Fred Stine Stine Congress Mr. Stine AAA

Illness Fatal To Mrs. Davis Rites Tuesday

Mrs. Mary Jane Davis wife of Julius C. Davis died after a brief illness at 115 Valley Avenue. Born February 8 1853 in Chelsea New York she lived in Grace Lutheran faith and celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary last summer. Funeral arrangements are noted to follow.

Mary Jane Davis Julius C. Davis Valley Avenue Grace Lutheran Church Mrs. Davis Poughkeepsie West Virginia Winchester Mr. Davis

Sale of Bank Stock at Court House Auction

At 12 o'clock M. Saturday January 18 1936 in front of Court House 4 shares of Farmers and Merchants and 8 1/3 shares Shenandoah Valley. Terms cash. Jonas O Chamberlin Executor of R P Chamberlin deceased. Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.

Court House Farmers & Merchants Shenandoah Valley Jonas O. Chamberlin R. P. Chamberlin

Mrs Wolfe Denies Open Flame Caused Augusta Explosion

The Augusta Ohio family destruction after Saturday’s home explosion was disputed by Hetzel Wolfe’s brother who said Mrs Wolfe carried a flashlight into the cellar and that reports of an open flame lamp igniting gas are unfounded.

Augusta Hetzel Wolfe

British Orders Preferred In World War Bond Inquiry

Senate investigators pressed questions about American munitions makers backing British orders amid Morgan banking house denials. J P Morgan defended not being to blame for war trade, while his speeches on French and British bonds were examined as potential educational propaganda. The debate touched external debt priorities and risks of bankruptcy guidance.

Washington United States Senate J. P. Morgan Morganere France England Morgan Vandenberg R-Mich

Oratory's Flow Soon To Start At Mount Williams

Mount Williams Debating Society plans its first winter session next Thursday January 16 at 8 o'clock. The gathering will feature a debate on whether wealth and luxury have increased world happiness with H A Snapp B C Hulver N B Fout for the affirmative and N C Williams J B Snapp W H Himelright for the negative. Public is invited to attend.

Frederick Mount Williams Debating Society H. A. Snapp B. C. Hulver N. B. Fout N. C. Williams J. B. Snapp W. H. Himelright

Tragedy Strikes Family At Supper Time In West Virginia

A gas plant explosion at Hetzel Wolfe’s home near Delray West Virginia killed five, injured two, and left Hetzel Wolfe Sr and his five year old daughter Vera in critical condition. The injured include Hetzel Wolfe Sr with punctured lungs and burns, and Vera with severe burns and internal injuries. Mrs Minnie Wolfe of Delray arrived to support at the hospital as Ira Wolfe of Columbus, Ohio, is expected.

Hetzel Wolfe Vera Delray W. Va Ira Wolfe Columbus Hetzel Wolfe, Jr Garland W Lowell W Forrest Wolfe Vera Wolfe Wolfe Memorial Hospital Harry Wolfe Ptm Stanieg

Addition of two new attorneys shifts Hauptmann case

In Trenton two new lawyers join Hauptmann's defense, altering strategy to delay execution. Washington reports: $2,000,000 in processing taxes must be returned, Bankhead cotton ruling pending, TVA undecided, Morgan cites war debt assurances. Kinney shot in Chicago court. Judge Prystalski escapes. Rudyard Kipling ill. Redfern search in Georgetown British Guiana extended.

Trenton N. J Hauptmann Washington Supreme Court Washington—Supreme Court TVA J. P. Morgan Senate Munitions France England Senate Chicago Christopher G. Kinney John Prystalski

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High Tribunal Tennessee Valley Authority Eugene Talmode Georgia Millers Roberts Freeman Old Age Pension League Major Tyler Donna Finfrock Rags. Star Office Act Legionnaires Bond Active Lutheran Morgan Cablegram Banker Oratory Mount Williams Moling & Cather Porto Rica Warren County Front Royal News Star Today Hetzel Welfe, Sr Perisr Mrs. Wolfe World News Georgetown Guina Paul Redfern
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