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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1937

Page

2

Millions To Listen As President Broadcasts Inaugural Address

Washington report surveys historic inaugural firsts. Harding first to broadcast, McKinley’s address heard by absentee listeners, Lincoln photographed during the address, Monroe fixed the parade route, and telegraph and phonograph tech shaped how inaugurals are shared with the nation. Roosevelt’s 1933 address will be heard by millions with movie records to follow.

Roosevelt Washington Associated Press Capitol Hill Pennsylvania Avenue Harding Capitol Polk F. B. Morse McKinley Lincoln van Buren Pennsyl

Roosevelts Move Into Georgetown Enemys Section

President James Roosevelt and family plan a move from the White House to a Gay Nineties style home in historic Georgetown. Their new neighbors include American Liberty League president Jonet Shouse, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr, and Justice Owen J Roberts, with administrative figures like Frances Perkins nearby. The red brick house features a mansard roof, high ceilings, and a large rear garden as Georgetown's history as part of the capital since 1871 is noted.

Washington Pjames Roosevelt Ite Georgetown Jonet Shouse American Liberty League Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr R-Mass Owen J George Washington Potomac River

Radio Highlights From York February 7 Papal Broadcast

York radio roundup notes a Pope Pius health permitting broadcast for America on February 7 during the closing session of the thirty third eucharistic congress in Manila. NBC plans Manila pickups from February 2 and a 1 pm 10 minute transmission. Tonight’s listings include WEAF WABC and WJZ with varied programs and a Dixon Ryan Fox segment on civil service expectations.

York Pope Pius Americania Manila NBC WEAF Uncle Ezra Lucille Manners Roy ‘Shield Glen Gray WABC CBS Hal Kemp Taos Philadelphia Orchestra Guy Lombar WJZ Irene Rich Rex Chandler Victor Moore Helen Broderick Fred Smiths Gus Arnheim Eater Dixon Ryan Fox Civil Service

St John’s Gospel Refashioned by Nazi Translator Sparks Controversy

Berlin reports a new anti Jewish version of St John’s Gospel by Bishop Weidemann of Bremen as part of Nazi era Bible translation efforts. The pamphlet casts Jesus as the opposite of Jews and omits Moses by name, prompting church and theologian dispute. Chancellor Hitler remains aloof from the movement, backing positive Christianity.

Berlin Weidemann Evan- Church of Bremen Christ Germany Jesus Galilee Palestine St. John Judea Jew Land Jewland Moses Adolf Hitler

Palace Theatre Show Tonight Features Dunn and Marsh

Hable's Palace presents James Dunn in Come Closer Folks with Marian Marsh and Wynne Gibson at the Palace Theatre today only. A fast racket expo and laughs headline, plus The Undersea Kingdom cartoon and a comedy. Also scheduled Saturday double western program Unknown Ranger with Phanton Rider and Buck Jones in The Phantom Rider.

James Dunn Marian Marsh Wynne Gibson Palace Theatre Palace Saturday R Allen Buck Jones Hable’s Palace Theatre Bob Buck

Woman Is Held As a Schemer In Mail Case

Batesville Arkansas January 15 postal authorities charged Mrs Lyle Polly Jones 30 year old mother of two with defrauding more than 100 men of 15 each by posing as a mail bride She confessed writing letters promising marriage and asking for money so she could buy clothes and transportation to a new home She and her husband were arraigned on mail fraud charges released on 500 bond They operated from Shiloh and Heber Springs Arkansas starting 1934 moving to deceive husbands through registered letters and fictitious moves

Batesville Ark Lyle Polly) Jones Post Office William White Jones Arkansas Indiana Shiloh Heber Springs White

U S Forest Seedlings Restore Virginia National Forest

Forest officials report a 42 acre plantation established in 1929 1931 in the Shiffiette Fields area of the George Washington National Forest now harbors a thriving second growth stand. Seedlings planted to renew timber and wildlife habitat include two year red pine white pine Austrian and yellow pine larch and red oak sourced from Parsons WV nursery.

Tanbark Forest Service George Washington National Forest North River Parsons West Virginia

Delayed Christmas Mail Hits Fairbanks Amid Strike

In Fairbanks Alaska a delayed maritime strike caused a belated holiday rush as the post office received 400 sacks of mail. Long queues formed at distribution windows while clerks sorted 35 000 pieces, science dispatch began.

Fairbanks Alaska

Commissioner sale of 100 acre farm at Valley Pike

In the case Goldie L. Cooley versus Lucy Cooley et al the commissioner's sale offers the northern end of the Waverly estate near Middletown Virginia. One third cash on sale day with two equal annual payments secured by a deed of trust and bonds, interest annually, bidders must comply with decree. Sale conducted by Dr M M Lynch special commissioner. bond details certified December 30 1936 by Clerk C Brannon Frederick County court.

Goldie L. Cooley Lucy Cooley Middletown Valley Pike M. M. Lynch Spl R. Duvall & Dunn Co. C. Brannon Circuit Court Frederick County

Auction of Dr Hess estate at 125 West Piccadilly Street

The rider will sell at signed auction at the residence of late Dr G H Hess on Wednesday Jan 27 1937 at 9 30 A M all personal property of said decedent including a fine lot of household effects rare antiques chairs tables bureaus chests drawers upholstered sofas love seats music cabinet poster beds rare clocks andirons grills ward robes trunks piano lamps mirrors pictures sideboard stools bookshelves kitchen stove gas stove refrigerator wicker furniture garden tools lawn furniture telephone tables hall racks center tables large waiters lawn mower kitchen cabinet chandelier wash stands spinning wheel and more Terms Cash No property removed until paid for Gibson Baker Administrator Dunn Duvall Aucts.

Gibson Baker G. H. Heist Dunn & Duvall Aucts

Forest planting aids Virginia sportsmen and lumber future

Ed, four to seven feet tall, rapidly growing timber provides future Virginia use and protection for deer around the North River Game Refuge. Game food planting, a newcomer to National Forest planting, gains steam. Plans place trees and game food shrubs on the George ton National Forest. When paired with forest planting, game food programs benefit both sportsmen and future lumbermen.

North River Game Refuge Georgeton National Forest

Youth's Shooting Held Accidental In Maryland

An accidental death verdict was returned by a coroner's jury in the fatal shooting of John Groff Kepler a 20 year old Middletown grocery clerk. He was found wounded in his auto with a young woman present shortly before the shooting.

Ok, Md John Groff Kepler Middletown

Milldale Notes from ALE Virginia Parish News

Milldale notes record Benton Stickley and son G B Stickley from Winchester visiting his parents George and wife. W W Brown and Misses Sylvia and Elizabeth Brown dined with John and wife Arnel. George Stickley traveled to Front Royal. Lynwood Brown and Arthur Lee Brown spent a week in Martinsburg WV. Cy Auxiliary met at Milldale Presbyterian Church the second Wednesday of the month. Sunday School starts at 2 pm next Sunday and preaching at 3 pm by Rev H W Shannon. Everyone welcome.

Milldale Presbyterian Church H. W. Shannon

Public Sale Near Clearbrook For Herd And Home Goods

Public sale for a dairy herd and household goods at the home place 4 miles east of Clearbrook and 1 mile south of Brucetown on Wednesday January 20 1937 at 10 o'clock. The herd includes 33 cattle 15 Holstein and Guernsey cows 7 Guernsey heifers 7 young heifers 4 young bulls two of which are old enough for service. Also selling household goods such as bureaus couches tables parlor suite beds and springs a Home Comfort range heating stove iron safe refriger ator walnut stands solid top tables dating back to the 17th century and many more articles not listed. G P Wright and Bertie A Wright listed as sellers.

Clearbrook Brucetown Guernsey G. P. Wright Bertie A. Wright

Public Auction for Henry Baker Farm and Orchard

Under a Loudoun County Circuit Court order in Baker versus Baker, the Henry M. Baker farm known as Glendobbin will be leased for one year from March 1 1936. The 242 acre property includes a large mansion, three tenant houses, a barn and outbuildings with 45 acres in bearing orchard mostly Yorks. Bids: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months, notes bearing 6 percent interest. All offers subject to court confirmation.

Circuit Court Loudoun County Baker Yorks Harry L. McCann H. M. Baker

Birthday Ball Aims to Aid Infantile Paralysis Victims

The nationwide Birthday Ball drive, led by President Franklin D Roosevelt, seeks funds to combat infantile paralysis. Seventy percent of locally raised money remains for local hospitals or treatment programs, while thirty percent goes to the national committee for distribution to the Warm Springs Foundation and national efforts.

Fantile Franklin D. Roosevelt National Committee Warm Springs Foundation

Also Mentioned on This Page

Constitution Monroe James Jefferson Yania Avenue White House Jas. Roosevelts Public Education Association Kaltenmeyer J. W. Brecker Atty.-Gen’s Ohio National Republican Club Department of Commerce Eddy Duchin National Grange Harry F. Byrd Metropolitan Opera Home Symphony Baby Hable’s Palace Palace Self U. S. Forest AONE G. H. Hess West Piccadilly Street Winchester Milldale Regina Reed Kay Thompson Eved Columbia Hal Kemp Henry Baker Ford Plymouth Hughes Motor Co Hughes Wes WaLl Paper and Paint Hillyard Wall Paper and Paint CO Ae Ea Ee Auto Supplies Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores Loudoun St Firestone N.B.C Fred Boyd Hevrolet Nash Interna. LY Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc Goodrich Cammertire CO CTV Thrift Auto Store N. Main St Ay el H. W. Ebert Myers McCormick C. I
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