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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

5

Expert On Crime To Be Speaker At Rotary Club Meet

Handley high school talent entertained Rotarians at a luncheon in the George Washington hotel. The program featured singing by Margaret Jane Athey and Helen Woore, a dance, and a skit. The next speaker will be Ray Hanson of Chicago, a crime and G-men expert.

Handley High School the Rotarians George Washington Hotel Peyton J. Marshall J. Pickney Arthur Margaret Jane Athey Helen Woore Frances Bickers Ean Ebert John Hottle Amos Andy Andy Danko Kitty Lou Arnold Jean Forney Jean Ebert Hottis Edward Barr H. F. Byrd, Jr Ray Hanson Chicago Robert E. Lee Larry McElligott Winchester Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Tommy Yates Richmond

Record Two Deeds For Urban Sales

Two deeds were recorded in the Corporation Court clerk’s office: Fred L. Glaize and Shirley Carter transfer West Clifford street lot and dwelling to F. L. Sargent and Ethyl Riley Largent for $10 and valuable consideration. Marshall H. Russell and Mary E. Brown transfer East Cecil street lot to Emma V. Lupton for $3,750.

Corporation Court Clerk Fred L. Glaize Shirley Carter F. L. Sargent Ethyl Riley Largent West Clifford Street Marshall H. Russell Mary E. Brown Emma V. Lupton East Cecil Street

Administratrix Named in Dinges Estate Bond Filed

Alva J. Steele has qualified as administratrix of the Henry A. Dinges estate in Stephens City. A $4,000 bond with P. E. Lineberg as security was posted. Appraisers named are G. E. Lemley Elmer Steele P. E. Lineberg H. L. McCann and A. J. Tavenner.

Alva J. Steele Henry A. ‘Dinges Stephens City P. E. Lineberg G. E. Lemley Elmer Steele H. L. McCann A. J. Tavenner

Hauptmann Given a 30 Day Reprieve

The article notes Governor Hoffman's lack of knowledge about a confession in the Hauptmann case. Hoffman's aides report the governor may attend a conference with J Edgar Hoover and New Jersey State Police leadership in New York. No decision on a reprieve had been made.

New York Hauptmann LaGuardia Ith J. Edgar Hoover Department of Justice Col. H. Norlman Schwarzkopf New Jersey Vernor Goveror

Fragmented Remarks on Industry and Palatial Fountains

The article discusses maintaining age levels at Martinsburg with limited cooperation. It notes failures in extending code age levels across the industry and mentions widespread breakage affecting hosiery production. It also highlights a towering European fountain at Wilhelmahoethe Castle near Casl Germany, claiming a jet over 12 inches in diameter and 190 feet high.

Europe Castle Wilelmahoethe Versailles Cas 1 Germany

Last Rites For Blast Victims Attract Throug

Delray West Virginia held last rites today for Mrs. Hetzel Wolfe and her four sons killed in a carbide light plant explosion that tore through their home Saturday evening. Union Chapel hosted the service with Rev. John R. Hendricks officiating and Rev. John Owens assisting. The church was packed as mourners filled the area and numerous floral tributes accompanied the funeral procession to Green Lane Cemetery where the Wolfe family, including Hetzel Wolfe Sr. who remained in critical condition, was laid to rest alongside young Forrest Wolfe Delray residents William Cuningham Oren Daugherty Floyd Mowery Jacob Bean Dillon Lee and Haye Lee served as pallbearers. Vera Wolfe, Hetzel Sr. daughter, showed slight improvement at Memorial Hospital.

Delray W. Va Hetzel Wolfe Union Chapel John R. Hendricks John Owens Methodist Church Romney Jesus Winchester Mrs. Wolfe Garland Wolfe Lowell Wolfe Hetzel Wolfe, Jr Forrest Wolfe Green Lane Cemetery William Cuningham Oren Daughtery Floyd Mowery Jacob Bean Dillon Lee Haye Lee Memorial Hospital Vera

President urged firm wartime stance after submarine issue

The article notes U S policy discussions push for entry into World War I. It mentions Bernstorff's recall and a note to the President urging a firm stand. It cites the President's belief that Americans are not willing to go to war after a few deaths.

Bernstorff United States

Mystery figure spotted at second Bremer abduction trial

John Karpavics, father of Alvin Karpis, was photographed after emerging from the St. Paul courthouse during the second Bremer abduction trial. The Chicago janitor refused to pose, and his appearance remained shrouded in mystery.

John Karpavics Alvin Karpis Public Enemy No Bremer St. Paul Minn Karpavics Chicago

Virginia Legislature Debates Rogers Highway Plan Budget Bill

In Richmond the General Assembly received major bills including the 118,918,000 budget and the Rogers 10 year highway program with admin support. Hearings on election contests involve Wise Dickenson Democrats facing Republican rivals. Special sessions and pension debates give way to road, finance and education measures shaping Virginia policy.

Richmond Rogers Commission General Assembly Governor's Advisory Council ABC Gov. Peery Rogers House Senate Wise-Dickenson Roland Chase R. R. Parker H. M. Bandy Wise H. M. Sutherland Dickenson Roy Kilburne Stuart McFall Frank Moore Rockbridge Appropriations Committee Dovell E. Blackburn Moore Clarke Melvin Hodges Mecklenburg Charles E. Stuart Westmoreland Bristol Salem Staunton Culpeper Fredericksburg Lynchburg Cuffolk John Spiers Ralph

Wife Preservers Salads and Creamed Mixtures

A fragment notes canned pimiento cups used in salads or creamed mixtures. The item appears as a domestic food preparation reference with no clear event or outcome.

Baltimore Market Report Emergency Prices Across Livestock and Produce

Baltimore and Chicago market notes report varied pricing for produce and livestock. Apples and potatoes show mixed regional values while cattle hogs and sheep at Baltimore and Chicago reflect softer demand and lower quotes across weight classes for mid January.

Baltimore Maine New York Eastern Shore Virginia Jerseys U. S Jersey Maryland U.S Baltimore Livestock U. S. Dept. Agric Chicago Livestock Chicago

Local Markets and Wholesale Flour PricesListed

Local markets list wholesale flour prices Crystal brand 98 lb bags at 5.75 per barrel and 48 lb 5.85, 24 lb 5.85, 12 lb 6.05. Cracked and shelled corn, scratch and mixed feeds, dairy feeds, and egg mashes shown with varied per hundred and per bag rates. Retail market shows 98 lb bags at 6.25 and 48 lb bags at 6.35 per barrel.

Magnolia Kasco S.cecusvacies Janes Eaeenas Coette Leliy Eeeieraeiaa Teres Creamery

Market in stocks falters after tepid session

New York traders opened with a lackluster day as profit taking and slow rally attempts left prices on a steady track. Late bids were muted with mixed results in rails and oils while utilities drifted upward and transfers neared three million shares. 2 p m quotes listed numerous major issues and losses in foreign currencies and grains.

New York

Wheat and grain prices edge higher in Chicago trade

Wheat steadies to small gains on January 16 with May at 1 4 lower. Corn and oats show mixed moves while government wheat board supplies and Canadian exports influence the quiet session. Cash grain notes list No 2 red wheat around 1.05 and various corn oat prices. Baltimore spot wheat and Winchester quotes cited.

Chicago Government Wheat Board Baltimore Winchester

Hull Appears To Give Testimony On Neutrality

In Washington on January 16 the House foreign affairs committee questioned Secretary Hull on the neutrality bill. Several members voiced support for exempting Italy and Ethiopia from any replacement act beyond February 29, arguing it would remain neutral only if those belligerents are not covered.

Washington Italy Ethiopia House Foreign Affairs Committee Hull

Neutrality Legislation Expands War Goods Embargo Authority

The bill would apply to current and future belligerents and require embargoes on arms and munitions shipments. It also gives the President power to embargo materials usable for war. McReynolds noted arguments to exempt present belligerents to avoid charges of discrimination and cautioned that changing neutrality rules during war could be seen as an unneutral act.

McReynolds D-Tenn

Miss Fletcher Pneumonia Victim From Whitacre

Illness from pneumonia proved fatal for Miss Anna Fletcher at her sister in law Mrs Laura Whitacre home in Whitacre county. She was daughter of Elizabeth and Isaac Fletcher and longtime member of the Methodist church. Survived by half sister Mrs Luther Johnson of High View West Virginia and three half brothers William Clarence Levi Fletcher of Whitacre Winchester. Funeral was held at the Whitacre Methodist church with six nephews serving as pallbearers Roy Russell Leonard Robert Fletcher and Walker Hovermale.

Anna Fletcher Laura Whitacre Whitacre Miss Fletcher Elizabeth Isaac Fletcher Methodist Episcopal Church Luther Johnson High View W. Va William Fletcher Clarence Levi Fletcher Winchester Whit Acre Roy Holmes Russell Leonard Robert Fletcher Walker Hovermale

Doan's Pills for Back Pain Relief

This old treatment points to tired kidneys as the cause of backaches. Doan's Pills have been used for 40 years to flush out kidney tubes and relieve symptoms like backache, fatigue, and night swelling.

Doan

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