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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1936
Page
2
The article reports that Brown did not authorize any statement refusing a Democratic nomination for governor in 1937. He said it is too early to decide and noted being more than 18 months away from the election. Some friends may have misread his reluctance to commit as a ruling out of a candidacy.
Final county report pending but Mrs. John W Whit en reports proceeds around 350 dollars from the Frederick County Christmas Seals drive. Assistants included Essie McNeer Middletown P E Lineburg R E Ayler Stephens City and others across districts as the drive continued.
The county and city separate seal sales this year with county chairman and assistants reporting a very good response for the first year.
A Mt Pleasant yuletide program was held indoors due to bad weather. Students performed songs and recitations including Old Bethlehem and Bethlehem Star. Lu cille Perry Marguerite Copenhaver Ruth Perry Hazel Racey Linden Ritter Naomi Racey Martha Racey and others participated in readings and group exercises.
A school program features four girls performing pieces titled Christmas Lessons and My Old Fashioned, with recitations including Little Snowflake and Come See The Kitty Tree. Mildred Racey, Louise Perry, Garnetta Copen, and a pastor deliver talks and a closing hymn It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.
American Legion officials estimate enactment of the veteran's bonus bill will total about 36,811,791 dollars for 72,589 Virginia ex servicemen, with Richmond veterans benefiting 2,787,289.18 dollars and city-by-city payments listed including Norfolk 1,976,391 dollars and Newport News 524,411 dollars.
Virginia lawmakers enter a sixty day session with two major issues social security and liquor control reform. Governor Peery urges 2 million dollars for relief with local match while deferring the security question, prompting bids for immediate study and two year reports. Major S Heth Tyler oppose using liquor profits to fund pensions, arguing for board independence.
Senator R. R. Parker and Delegates H. M. Bandy and H. M. Sutherland introduced a bill to tax liquor five cents a pint to raise about $950000 yearly for free textbooks. State figures show at $1 per pupil for the 1934 36 term Virginia would spend about $800342.50. The data were prepared for Senator B. F. Holland, Suffolk, chair of the Senate committee on public education.
In Chicago on January 13 the Townsend pension movement claimed brighter prospects in Congress after the House approved the soldiers bonus. Robert E. Clements, secretary and head of the movement, said the bonus vote proved the Townsend plan sound and predicted at least 100 additional representatives would join the Townsend bloc.
By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court the Special Commissioners will sell at the County Courthouse Winchester on Feb 1 1936 at 11 00 AM a 141 acre limestone farm one mile west of Middletown improved with dwelling and outbuildings conveyed to Katie M Kline by May 25 1894 deed. One third cash with balance in two annual installments at 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust and insurance.
A. B. Demaray, associate park director, said concessions including hotel restaurant and filling station will be leased to individuals with governmental approval. The park service aims to resolve the concession plan before the spring tourist season opens.
Charlotte, Jan 13 Joseph F Cannon a Concord capitalist abandoned his appeal in a case involving a property dispute and financial holdings. The move ends trials tied to his business operations and previous court rulings.
Former son in law F Brandon Smith Jr moves for a new trial in the 250000 heart balm case and files notice of appeal to the state Supreme Court.
An ad promotes Fasteeth a refashioned powdered product to secure false teeth firmly with three sizes available. Claims a pastey taste or feeling is removed and promises comfort for wearers. directs readers to druggists for purchase.
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