Cumberland Tire Plant Closed by Sit-Down Strike
Production stopped at the Kelly-Springfield Tire plant in Cumberland after a sit-down strike began in the drum tire department. About 1,800 workers were ousted. 300 to 400 remained inside as gates were locked and a plant closure was announced. Union leader Ralph Beard linked the action to wage demands, noting higher pay at rival plants. The strike, not officially sanctioned by the union, aims to pressure for better wages. workers pledged to stay inside indefinitely.
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Cumberland
Kelly-Springfield Tire Company
Drum Tire
United Rubber Workers of America
Ralph Beard
Rubber Union
Drum Tire Builders
Goodyear Rubber
Akron
Beard
Ta.m
Driver Arrested After Fatal Safety Zone Crash
A man drove through a safety zone and killed a pedestrian. officers arrested him after he staggered from the car. Tests revealed carbon monoxide in his system despite a negative blood alcohol result, warning that CO gas can enter a vehicle unseen and turn it into a deadly trap.
Personality Key? Wisehaupt Lectures At Handley Library
Nearly 300 attendees gathered at the Handley Library for the second Wisehaupt lecture in a three part series on building personality for business. He outlined five rules to develop personal charm and success including waking up promptly, greeting others, smiling, breathing deeply, and walking part of the way. He cited Quotations from Van Dyke and Emerson to define personality as cultivated rather than born.
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Handley Library
Howard J. Wisehaupt
Winchester Evening Star
Mr. Wisehaupt
van Dyke
Emerson
Lions Fete Their Ladies at Winchester Night
The Lions Club held its annual Ladies Night at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester, with 111 people attending. J Harold Lawrence entertained, Miss Anna Kiracofe read two selections, and Old Monarchs were honored for ten years of service along with a Mexico bull fight film in a program overseen by President Schenck.
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Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
J. Harold Lawrence
Richmond
Lawrence
Winchester Club
Anna Kiracofe
Herbert Miller
Seibert Smith
David Sencindiver
Kenneth Rush
Earl Clowser
Leonard Sirbaugh
Charles R. Anderson
Hoye Riley
Joseph Newlin
Tom Orndorff
Allan Hawthorne
Lion George E. Owen
Mexico
Winchester
York
W. H. Kowler
R. C. Keller
Martinsburg
W. Va
Gain
Schenck
Flood Strikes Southern Indiana Plass Ditch Levee Break
A seven foot wall of water overwhelmed US 41 and flooded thousands of acres in southern Knox county after White river breached the Plass ditch levee a half mile north of Decker. A second levee break near a new bridge released more flood waters as farmers expected the breaks.
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Hazleton
Ind
Knox County
White River
Plass Ditch
Decker
Pay Tribute To Late Mr Gannes
Members of Madison Lodge of Odd Fellows honored departed brother Christ Gannes a Winchester restaurant proprietor with funeral services at Mount Hebron Cemetery and Christ Episcopal Church. The Greek Orthodox Rite followed and the lodge conducted the grave committal with many friends sending flowers and sympathy.
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Madison Lodge of Odd Fellows
Christ Gannes
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Thomas Daniels
Wisehaupt To Close Lecture Series At Handley Library
Howard J. Wisehaupt concluded his lecture series at the Handley Library auditorium with a talk titled How to Earn More Money. He predicted greater opportunities in the coming decade, and attendance rose to attest to the value of his messages. He plans trips to Newbergh New York for a Chamber of Commerce meeting, then Winchester and Martinsburg for further engagements next week.
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Howard J. Wisehaupt
Handley Library
Winchester
Martinsburg
Lecturer Mistaken Belief Sparks Sermon Correction
A brief exchange reveals attendees mistook a lecturer's text for scripture, when it was actually a Pope quotation. The moment highlights interpretive differences and prompts clarification during the session.
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Forbes
Pope
Clearance Sale Misses and Womens Dresses
Margaret L Hodgson advertises a clearance sale featuring misses and womens dresses with prices listed in the 1-19-1p-21 notation. The snippet notes discounted apparel and the seller's name for shopper reference.
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Price Margaret L. Hodgson
Local Oil Station Change of Management at Bral Dock Corner
Notice announces the Republic Oil Station at Bral Dock and Valley Avenue is under new management as of January 19 ip 31 r. Patronage is requested and appreciated from patrons and neighbors.
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Republic Oil
Braldock and Valley,Ave
Rival Leaders Slain Officer Had Assault on Mail Box
The bullet pierced body of Michigan State Policeman Richards F. Hammond was found handcuffed to a mail box five hours after he was abducted by ex convict Alcide Benoit alias Joe La Rue. Airplanes joined the search as authorities urged farmers to help. Benoit had been paroled a year before.
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Monroe
Mich
Michigan
Richards F. Hammond
Indiana
Ohio
Alcide
Frenchy) Benoit
Joe la Rue
Ionia
Detroit
Hammond
Sam Blockadins
Vous Way & E Roe
Starchy
Cmment
Fred Williams
Toledo
Benoit
Sineni
John Smith
Mike Delberto
Flint
Erie
Monroe County
Joe Dansard
Robert Navarre
Lulu
Midh
Wight
Laborites Plan Talks as Auto Strike Persists
Detroit report says William Knudsen and Homer Martin traveled east to seek settlement with John L. Lewis and other leaders. Frank Murphy met with Frances Perkins and others in Washington but no breakthrough was reported. Briggs Manufacturing’s Briggs Plant reopened after a picket protest and tear gas incident.
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Detroit
William 8. Knudsen
General Motors Corporation
New York
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
Washington
Knudsen
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
Donaldson Brown
John Thomas Smith
Michigan
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Department of Labor
Frances Perkins
Lewis
James F. Dewey
Perkins
General Motors
Briggs
Meldrum Avenue
Briggs Manufacturing Company
United Automobile
300 Chinese Reported Drowned in Pearl River Tugboat Disaster
Canton dispatch reports 300 passengers aboard the pearl river tugboat Manchuk were feared drowned after the vessel struck a rock near Kongmoon in dense fog. The incident occurred about 100 miles south of Canton.
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Canton
China
Kongmoon
Local Man Denies Relation to Kernstown Shooting Suspects
C. C. Mayes of Gainesboro pike asks the Evening Star to publish that he is not related to the Mays brothers. One brother is in custody and the other is being sought over the shooting fracas at Kernstown last Saturday night.
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C. C. Mayes
Gainesboro Pike
Evening Star
Mays Brothers
Kernstown
Grant house on Stew art Street trust action
The record notes Scott Grant house at 208 Stew art Street with Frank Butsler as Trust Officer for Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co. details appear on page one, item one.
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Scott Grant
Stewart St. G. Frank Butsler
Farmers & Merchant’s National Bank & Trust Co
Italy Rejects Four Power Pact Amid European Tensions
The Associated Press reports Britain hardens stance toward Germany as Italy abandons plans for a Germany Britain France four power pact. Spanish intervention problems grow with air bombings killing 20 or more Ma drileros. Italy insists on its German alliance despite British resistance and France demands Soviet ties.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Britain
France
Spain
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Europe
Baby Popularity Contest Returns to Run Four Weeks
Voting resumes Friday January 21 for the Baby Popularity Contest sponsored by Winchester merchants and Palace Theatre in cooperation with The Evening Star. The Evening Star will publish winners of the Preliminary Contest Thursday and merchants will issue 50 vote coupons with adult admissions. Save vote coupons and vote for your favorite baby by marking the ballot.
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Winchester
Palace Theatre
Evening Star
Roosevelt Inaugural Address Preface on Government Power
The text prints President Roosevelt in Washington January 20 inaugural remarks outlining four years goals. He speaks of securing security and peace, purging corruption, using government to guide science and economics, and protecting democracy from blind forces and selfishness. He stresses duty, reform, and the authority of democratic government.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Republic
The
Franklin D. Sevelt
White House
Scouts Hear Roszel at Shenandoah Area Council Meeting
Col. B. M. Roszel will address the Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America meeting at the George Washington Hotel Friday evening. He will discuss World Jamboree experiences in England and outline attendance requirements for the Holland Jamboree next summer as officers for the 10 county area are elected.
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Col
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
George Washington Hotel
Col. Roszel
England
Holland
For Sale at Once in Winchester at 1623 Valley Ave
Property listing from Chas S Lowry announces sale of a home at 1623 Valley Ave Winchester with a prompt price for a quick transaction. No date or contact beyond the seller's name.
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Winchester
Valley Ave
Chas.s, Lowry
Pontiff Pius XII Described As Incurably Ill
Vatican reports on January 20 say Pope Pius XII, age 79, is incurably ill with intermittent leg pains swelling in the legs and weakened heart action causing breathing difficulties. Despite a grim night, Vatican sources note two hopeful developments easing some of the earlier gloom.
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Vatican City
Pius
Vatican
Public Lease for Baker Farm at Winchester Courthouse
Henry Baker farm and orchard lease notice listed at the County Courthouse in Winchester. Sale at 11 a.m. January 22 with ceasing terms and conditions noted for the public auction.
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Henry Baker
County Court House
Winchester
Weather Ends Capital Day With Rains Halting Programs
Heavy rainfall disrupts the capital day program as attendees struggle to stay dry. President and family members, along with prominent figures, pledge to uphold the constitution before proceeding to the capitol ceremonies.
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Capitol
Roosevelt declines indoor oath for second term
President Roosevelt rejected a last minute plea to take the oath inside the Capitol rather than the outdoor platform due to rain. Aides cited health concerns as a large crowd gathered in the drenched plaza to witness the ceremony and traditions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol
Committee On
Roosevelt Retakes Presidency In Rain Solemn Inaugural
Franklin D. Roosevelt takes the oath for a second term while rains dampen Washington. He prays at St. John’s Church with family and official figures as crowds gather on Capitol Plaza watching the ceremony. Garner accompanies the president and family at the ceremonial events.
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Capi
Roosevelt
Church of Presidents
Vicet Garner
Washington
Capitol Plaza
Mr. Roosevelt
St. John’s Church
Garner
Tully Garner
Genevieve
Wall to Speak on Western Trip at Middletown Grange
Middletown Subordinate Grange meets Friday night with R A Wall as principal speaker. Wall, lecturer and vocational agriculture teacher, will recount extensive observations from his summer trip to the western states.
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Middletown
R. A. Wall
Stephens City
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Charles Suddath
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Charles Crim
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Frenchy” Benoit
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