Handley Library demands more shelves to ease crowded stock
Handley Library faces a critical need for additional shelving to accommodate over 25 000 books and rising demand. The 1936 annual report by Librarian C Vernon Eddy notes two fifths of storage space unused and a daily average of 207 readers with nearly 200 books borrowed each day. The board considers a modest appropriation to install shelving and improve access for researchers and genealogists.
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Handley Library
C. Vernon Eddy
Handley Board of Trustees
Winchester
Handley Library Report Highlights City Asset
The Handley Library review of the 1936 program shows 472 new patrons in the year, an average of 194 books borrowed daily, and 85 public or semi public meetings held in library rooms. Citizens donate books papers and art, underscoring the library’s valued role in the community.
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Handley Library
East Central Fruit Growers Credit Association Meets in Hagerstown
The East Central Fruit Growers Production Credit Association gathered in Hagerstown Maryland for its annual session with about 50 growers in attendance. Secretary Treasurer Diehl reported $850000 in loans to roughly 150 fruit growers, with all but 150000 repaid. the remainder is secured by apples in storage. Phil H Gold of Winchester Virginia presided. term unchanged. The group, formed under the 1933 Farm Credit Act, backs regional fruit growers and aided the area’s recovery.
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Hagerstown
East Central Fruit Growers Production Credit Association
West Virginia
Gold
Phil H. Gold
Winchester
Rotary Inducts Four New Members in Afternoon Ceremony
Wie Tanchell led the afternoon rite inducting four Rotary members: Jack Zimmerman Paul Rosenburger James P Rear don Jr and I Fred Stine. Each received Rotary buttons and ethics literature. Legge told them each member is an ambassador carrying Rotary ethics to clients and customers with mottoes Service Above Self and He Profits Most Who Serves Best. He spoke on character as life’s supreme achievement.
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Wie Tanchell
Ote Clube
Pera
Jack Zimmerman
Paul Rosenburger
James P. Reardon, Jr
I. Fred Stine
Rotary
Rotary International
Legge
Mr. Legge
Nick
21 Americans Not Released from Sianfu Hostage Crisis
Assistant Military Attache David Barrett reported to Loyang that efforts to free 21 Americans trapped in Sianfu have failed. Evacuation directives were issued as violence looms in the rebel stronghold led by Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang. Embassy officials remain hopeful and pursue all escape avenues amid censorship and rising hostilities.
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Nanking
Jans
David Barrett
United States
Loyang
Sianfu
Barrett
Henan
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Lianfu
Shensi
Piccadilly Soda Shop to Remain Under Same Management
Announcement states Piccadilly Soda Shop will continue to operate under the same ownership C. D. Puckett, keeping current management structure and patron relations unchanged.
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Piccadilly Soda Shop
C. D. Puckett
Six Children Die As House Fire Ravages Ogdensburg
In Ogdensburg New York a small frame house burned early today killing four Petrillia children Violet 15 Rita 11 Jean 7 and Martha 3. Bobby 10 was rescued by neighbor Mrs Nina Williams who found him at the door screaming and carried him to safety. A fireman was seriously hurt falling from a ladder. Bobby remains critical after burns. In nearby Solvay New York two Spillane children Margaret 12 and William Jr 10 died in a three story blaze that also left six firefighters injured and 14 homeless. Catherine 18 James 16 and Ellen 8 escaped.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
Violet
Rita
Jean
Martha
Adam Petrillia
Bobby
Nina Williams
Petrillia
Syracuse
Solvay
Margaret Spillane
William Spillane, Jr
William Spillane
Spillane
Catherine
James
Ellen
Crowds Grow At Services In Winchester Meetings
The third week of prayer services at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church drew a large audience with nearly every seat filled. Rev. Robert A. Whitten spoke on What is Truth from St John 18 38 as Rev. E T Clark led evening acts of devotion.
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Robert A. Whitten
Congregational Christian Church
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Winchester Ministerial Association
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mr. Whitten
St. John
Pope Pius XI Moves to Wheel Chair After Recovery
Pope Pius XI, reported improved, was moved from his sickbed to a specially built wheelchair and wheeled into the chapel to hear mass. Vatican attendants noted additional pain during the night due to the move yesterday.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Vatican
Beagle hound seeks owner or home
Wanted at once a female beagle hound needs a new home or owner. Call 41 J or 629 1 for details.
Shooting Match Near Winchester Announces Prizes
Sighting on Boyce Road 314 miles from Winchester, January 16, 1937 at 12 30 rifle and shotgun targets offered prizes including one goose and chickens contestants should bring a hend Charles Clark Cp 11
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Winchester
Boyce Road
Work On Viscose Plant Expected To Start Soon
Front Royal plans indicate a Viscose Corporation of Virginia plant will begin construction after four deeds transferring land totaling 317.38 acres are recorded. The project aims to employ about 4000 people in artificial silk manufacture, with housing and infrastructure needs likely to rise as the town anticipates growth.
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Front Royal
Viscose Corporation of
Virginia
Frances Blackwell Garrison Trenary
William C. Trenary
Viscose Corporation of Virginia
S. R. Millar, Jr
Dorne T. Millar
John H. Downing
Millar
William Davis
Viscose Corporation
The
Alabaman Admits Slaying of Rival
In Jasper Alabama a shotgun through a window killed Newell Brymer 20 and wounded Jewell Dodd 18 as they sat at her home. Sheriff Burrow arrested Aaron Lynn 21 on a murder charge in Brymer s death and coroner Legg cited Lynn s confession in Dodd s wounding.
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Jasper
Ala
Newell Brymer
Miss Jewell Dodd
E. Dick Burrow
Aaron Lynn
Brymer
Joe Legg
Bate I
Miss Dodd
Myers Will Is Put On Record
The will of Rosa Rickard Myers is admitted to record in Corporation Court with son Ezra Edgar Rickard of Front Royal named executor. He qualifies with a $4,000 bond. The will directs sale of realty for prompt proceeds and divides the estate equally among six children: Sylvia R Bertschinger Ezra Edgar Rickard Leonard William Rickard Pearl R Baustian Edna Mae Hines and Truman Henry Rickard.
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Rosa Rickard Myers
Corporation Court
Ezra Edgar Rickard
Front Royal
Sylvia R
Bertschinger
Leonard William Rickard
Pearl R. Baustian
Edna Mae Hines
Truman Henry Rickard
Bank Robbery in Tacoma Stirs Federal Hunt
In Tacoma a robber, unmasked, held up a suburban Puget Sound National Bank branch and escaped with 1500 dollars while federal and state officers hunted a kidnapper and slayer named Charles Mattson. Managers Greening and Coulter pursued. Coulter fired a rifle but failed to stop the culprit.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
Puget Sound National Bank
Charles W. Greening
R. &. Coulter
Coulter
Underwriters Hold Meeting of Life Insurance Officials
The 19th joint congress of Baltimore and Washington Life Insurance underwriters met all day Tuesday at the Willard Hotel in Washington. About 450 persons attended. Executives from leading U S companies took part, including several general agents. Lawrence C Hollis of Winchester attended the sessions.
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Congress of
Baltimore and
Washington Life Insurance Underwriters
Willard Hotel
Washington
United States
GM Officials and UAW Meet Governor in Lansing Conference
Government officials monitor a Lansing meeting between General Motors representatives and United Auto Workers leaders as they seek a peace settlement. Governor Murphy, amid no comment, schedules a 3 p.m. return as talks pause for developments. Presidential intervention discussed previously but not planned.
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General Motors
Auto Workers
Washington
Jan
Perkins
Frank Murphy
Lansing
Mich
United Automobile Workers of America
Murphy
Representa
Tives
Board of Strategy
Detroit
Quick Justice Promised In Queens Woman Slayer Case
New York authorities announced a full confession from major Greene in the murder of 25 year old Mary Case in Jackson Heights. District Attorney Sullivan said witnesses and the confession will be presented to the Queens County grand jury with a probable indictment within hours.
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New York
Major Greene
Sing Sing
Mary
Bobby
Charles P. Sullivan
Greene
Sullivan
Queens County Grand Jury
Mr. Case
Rouss Adopts Resolutions on Death of Fred M Affleck
The Charley Rouss Fire Company unanimously adopted resolutions mourning the death of Fred M Affleck a longtime driver for the Sarah Zane Fire Company and a staunch supporter of the Winchester Fire Department His integrity and service were honored in a tribute noting his guidance helped the department become successful and his readiness to help others remains in memory.
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Fred M. Affleck
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Winchester Fire Department
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Found blue velvet pocketbook reported by owner
A blue velvet pocketbook was found and claimant is to contact Star Office to recover it. The note indicates the owner should claim the item at the Star Office location.
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Star Office
Hats Sell for 79 Cents and 1 Dollar This Weekend
Local ad announces hats at 79 cents and one dollar. The sale runs Friday and Saturday. Customer Mary S. Yeakley is referenced with a date 1-13-1p-2t in the notice.
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Mary. S. Yeakley
Great Bombs Stop Rebels in South Spain
Associated Press reports bombs smashed on the deck of the Spanish insurgent cruiser Almirante Cervera stopping a landing attempt by Fascist troops at Estepona. Government planes routed insurgent ships, while bombers hit trains and a hospital as Spain sees ongoing fighting. Two American flyers Bert Acosta and Gordon Berry were subpoenaed by a U.S. grand jury amid recruitment concerns.
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Associated Press
Spain
Estepona
Almirante Cervera
Malaga
Madrid
United States
Bert Acosta
Gordon Berry
85 Register For Contest At Palace Theatre
Registrations for the Palace Theatre Evening Star Baby Contest closed at noon. Eighty five babies entered with guardians named in the full list on page ten. Finalists are the 20 plus with most votes from voting coupons issued with admission or clipped from The Star. Awards total 200 dollars with prizes 50, 25, 15, 10 plus sponsor gifts.
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Palace Theatre
Palace
Palac Theatre
Evening Star
Th Palace Theatre
Winchester
The
Star
Take Action On Lot Sale
A special Common Council meeting is set for 5 o'clock this evening to pass a resolution on purchasing the East Boscawen street lot owned by Consumers' Utility Company. The plan is to use the $8,000 budgeted funds to create a public parking lot with police protection, adjoining the hitching yard, to ease congestion and aid business districts.
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Common Council
Board of Supervisors
Frederick Count
Smear of Blood and Clues Shape Tacoma Kidnapping Case
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents examined a blood-stained chain found with a stolen car near Everett where Charles Mattson, 10, was discovered. Lipstick, clothing, and a bloody handkerchief were reported. Hoover reiterated they would not discuss the case until the kidnapper is caught.
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Chief Hoover
Federal Probing Bureau
Tacoma
Wash
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Charles Mattson
Everett
Charles
William Cole
Jacqueline Matott
Verne Williams
Bveatt
Washington, D. C
J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
Thien
Warns Women About Dangers
Mrs. Roberta Campbell Lawson, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, announced at the mid winter meeting that narcotic cigarettes and high maternal mortality rates are new fronts in the group’s year long battles. The federation counts more than 2,000,000 members.
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Washington
Roberta Campbell Lawson
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Os Board
Greatest Clearance Sale Ad in Winchester Advertised
Saturday morning at 9 am the greatest clearance sale ever held in Winchester is promoted by Poe Specialty Shop with more details promised in tomorrow's Winchester Star.
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Winchester
Winchester Star
Poe Specialty Shop
John P. Lamb Moves to Miller's Drug Store
John P. Lamb ends 31 years with Baker's Drug Store and joins Miller's Drug Store, marking a long public service tenure in Winchester and noting Miller's Drug Store as the city's oldest.
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John P. Lamb
Baker’s Drug Store
Miller’s Drug Store
Winchester
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East Central Credit Association
W. R. Leggers
Flame Dwellings
New York State
Williams
Pope
Moling & Cather
Charles Clark
Alabaman
Myers
Lawrence C. Hollis
Mary Case
Queens County Grand
Rouss
Frederick M. Affleck
Fire Company
Council
John Doe
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