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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1936

Page

9

Hilltoppers Fall to Massanutten Cagers on Icy Court

Massanutten defeated Hilltoppers 42 to 17 in a renewed series on the shared court. The game featured standout Massanutten scoring by players including Leisey and Mansene as Hilltoppers prepare for the rematch next Thursday.

V. A Luray High School Cavemen Hilltoppers Fraley Massanutten V. A. Gfgp Busbee Seveveves Sim He Goss Deen Heles Harper Eeextee Rerees Pierce S. Butroweads Massanutten G P Teang Felis Genawhes Moe Leis Bagshaw Bimidg Mattifordic Murray Seeders Monte Pyanedeseys Eaves Maces Et Ps Leisey Oxi Mansene McIntyre Warren

Edith Maxwell Seeks New Trial After Conviction

Edith Maxwell, 21, a school teacher, plans a renewed bid for clemency before Judge H A W Skeen. Her defense argues the Virginia jury law barring women from serving violated constitutional rights and that new undisclosed evidence has emerged since the original trial for her father’s murder.

Court error over jury guidance on degrees of homicide

The court erred in failing to instruct the jury on degrees of homicide other than first degree murder.

Virginia Parks Bill Faces Hurdle Amid Opposing Voices

Washington January 14 Virginia Representatives raised concerns over a Richmond Battlefield park bill on the consent calendar. Rep Rich of Pennsylvania objects to adding new national parks in Virginia and could block passage if three more objections arise next Monday. Richmond sponsor A J Montague vows to push for approval this session.

Washington Virginia Rich R-Penna A. J. Montague Richmond

Man Charged After Attempted Robbery Of Officer Chickens

In Woodstock on January 14 Chief of Police Luther G. Sheetz held Frank Coffman on an attempted theft charge. Coffman used a seven year old to fetch a chicken from Sheetz store, claiming it was his property. The manager, misbelieving the man to be the chief, allowed the act and Coffman later received the birds. The chief retrieved the chicken at his gate and a warrant followed.

Woodstock Luther G. Sheetz Frank Coffman Chief Sheetz Coffman Sheetz

Gains Freedom Without Giving Any Testimony

Wendell White Mason of Pineview was acquitted by a Lillington Superior Court jury of murder in the November slaying of his wife at his filling station. The jury deliberated less than four hours and the defense offered no testimony. Mason claimed two bandits killed his wife as she tried to help during a holdup.

Lillington N. C Wendell White Mason Pineview Superior Court

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Puzzle clues across include three things grouped together city in England hot springs white line vestment and more. Down clues feature competitive event speed trial sick springs and other terms plus unusual lettered prompts and a mixed garbled line of foreign letters and numbers.

England Sick Springs Sash

Speed Governors On Va. Autos May Be Legalized

Richmond January 14 The Highway Safety Committee report urged six changes to Virginia car laws including suspending licenses for reckless driving and for flagrant violations, raising financial responsibility standards, shortening license periods to three years, mandating dimmed headlights, widening marked lanes, and enlarging the police force. The committee dismissed flat speed limits as ineffective due to enforcement challenges.

Richmond Highway Safety Committee Governor's Council Gov. Peery Division of Motor Vehicles Virginia

Soap Saving Water Softener Formula

A simple home remedy describes making a water softening solution by dissolving one pound of borax in one gallon of hot water. For laundry use, add one half cup of the solution per load, suitable for average hardness water.

Common Faults in a Grand Slam Bridge Hand

Central Press presents a contract bridge hand by E W Shepard where a grand slam at hearts was achieved by only eight Norths, while five Norths reached a grand slam. The article outlines a sequence starting with a diamond lead, using dummy s J and hearts entry, discarding, and a final spade and club play to secure the slam.

Hearts Nxt West

Squeeze Play For Grand Slam In North Hand

Analysis of a bridge grand slam where North players attempted a squeeze against defenders. The sequence advised leading hearts and discarding off diamonds spades and clubs to force the defense to break. East held key cards and misdiscarded, preventing the grand slam despite a similar tactic by other North hands.

East West Declarer Dummy

Speed Governors Dismissed In Virginia Traffic Study

The council rejected governors to slow car speeds citing ease of tampering and national scope for regulation. The report notes Virginia traffic fatalities rose to 757 in 1935, up 15 from 1934 and 183 from 1933, underscoring broader safety concerns.

Connitl Ard Virginia

Grove Expects To Be Ready For Start

Sean Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox predicted he will be ready for the pennant drive and better than last year when he led the American League in earned runs allowed. He arrived in Philadelphia after signing a new contract with a reported salary boost and said he is nearing peak condition despite recent accident precautions.

Philadelphia Sean Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox

Protein in Natural Diet Examines Amount and Form

The article reviews how much protein is needed daily, noting that an average 150 pound man requires about 53 grams, and that growth increases needs. It compares animal and vegetable protein, favoring milk or eggs, and references Dr. Clendening’s pamphlets offered by mail.

Huxley Chittenden

Subtle Flattery for Fuller Figure Pattern Notice

A fashion pattern offer from Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department in New York City. It presents black crepe silk jacket dresses with removable jacket styling and a white crepe jabot collar. Sizes 36 to 48 and yardage details included. Send 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for book and pattern together.

Barbara Bell Winchester Evening Star Times Square Station New York N. Y

Recent Transfers In County Realty Rights of Way in Stonewall District

Eleven landowners signed rights of way with Northern Virginia Power Co for erecting poles and lines all in Stonewall district. Signers include Mrs Mary A L Jones Ada B Gentry F W Bentley M Hockman F L Largent E Earl Shade T B Allamong John A Myers Lawrence B Cole Mary E Cole and Captain A F Heubner. Other deeds recorded show Steck Cather and Burr P Harrison trustees transferring two Shawnee district tracts containing 442 acres and 9 12 acres to Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company.

Northern Virginia Power Company Stonewall District Mary A. L. Jones Ada B. Gentry Bentley M. Hockman F. L. Largent E. Earl Shade T. B. Allamong John A. Myers Lawrence B. Cole Mary E. Cole A. F. Heubner S., M. Steck T. R. Cather Burr P. Harrison Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Shawnee District

Frederick County School Board Sells Property Near Cross Junction

The Frederick County School Board sold a school house and 1 acre near Cross Junction to E W Braithwaite for nominal consideration. Amounts paid were 9200 and 3500 dollars respectively.

Frederick County School Board E. W. Braithwaite Cross Junction

Infant Golliday Baby Buried Near Middletown

Funeral services for four month old William Gilbert Golliday were held yesterday at 10 o'clock from the parental home. Rev. W A Clark of Middletown Methodist Church conducted the service. Burial followed in the Dunkard Cemetery at Ridings Chapel.

William Gilbert Golliday Hubert Golliday Middletown W. A. Clark Middletown Methodist Church Dunkard Ridings Chapel

Tomorrow Advance Styling in a Chic Jacket Frock

A fashion note highlights styling options for a chic jacket frock set for tomorrow. It discusses layering, color pairing, and versatile wear for different daytime and evening looks.

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