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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

8

President Roosevelt Attends Church Service in Washington

Franklin D. Roosevelt and family attend a church service in Washington as part of the public prayer and blessing before his second Mass. The service features readings from Hebrews and Psalms with remarks from several clergy and echoes the president’s moral and political reflections on democracy, prosperity, and national duty.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Groton School Peabody Episcopal T. John's Roosevelt Oliver J. Hart St. John's Howard S Wilkinson St. Thomas’ S Church Franklin Pranklin United States God

Inaugural Rain Delays Roosevelts and Crowd Pauses

Rain drenches ceremony prep as President Roosevelt and family arrive at the church across Lafayette Park. Garner Perkins Cummings attend. Roosevelt family arrives. Rev Endicott Peabody officiates a 20 minute service as crowds crowd the plaza and Capitol streets. West Point cadets and Annapolis midshipmen gather for the parade despite slick conditions. Supreme Court prepares for the inauguration.

Mr. Roosevelt Garner Perkins Cummings Roosevelt James Sara Delano Roosevelt James Roosevelt Elliott Roosevelt Endicott Peabody Groton Mass Groton School White House Capitol Capitol Plaza Pennsylvania Avenue Army West Point Annapolis Midshipmen Supreme Court

President’s Speech Emphasizes Strong Government and Democracy

The President argues that disasters are solvable and government at all levels can meet modern challenges without surrendering democracy. He marks the 150th anniversary of the constitutional convention, asserts the federal system enables general welfare, and stresses expanding democratic governance to curb private autocratic power amid economic recovery.

United States

Justices Attend Presidential Inauguration Departure

Chief Justice Hughes led the court from the plaza to the Capitol for the inauguration. All justices joined except Brandeis who stayed indoors due to the weather and Stone who remained in the south recovering from dysentery.

Hughes United States Capitol Brandeis Stone

Berlin calls pact plan unfair amid observer proposal

Berlin branded the speech untimely and unfair. Portugal rejected a plan for international observers on the Spanish border to curb war shipments to the fighters. Britain awaited new Italian and German statements on halting Spanish volunteers with Italy and Germany pledging to accept international control while insisting indirect intervention cease.

Berlin Portugal

Auto Strike Continues Across Plants Amid Settlement

The Briggs Company reached a settlement with its union after a dispute over layoffs caused by material shortages. Weekend delays disrupted travel for executives as flights were canceled and trains were planned if air service did not resume. In Baltimore, GM subsidiaries faced sit down style protest plans with Fisher Body and Chevrolet plants closing due to material shortages and anticipated indefinite shutdowns. A mass meeting urged workers to show satisfaction with conditions and avoid union membership.

Page One Dean Robinson Briggs Company Martin Brophy Washington Baltimore General Motors Michigan Fisher Body Chevrolet

Scout dinner to honor Silver Beaver awardees at Winchester event

Hear Roszel and several speakers including Rev G E Owen and John Scully discuss the endowment trust fund jamboree attendance and scout anniversary plans. Col Porterfield presides as reports from districts are given and a Court of Honor follows with Silver Beaver and three community service medals for 300 hours of work.

Oate One G. E. Owen Church Christ Endowment Trust Fund John 8. Scully Washington Eugene B. Cooper C. Vernon Eddy Board of Trustees Col Roszel Mr. Scully Holland

Pope Declines as Pain Mounts in Final Hours

Incurably II reports the pope's worsening condition as Dr. Eminta Milani and other aides monitor his health. The pontiff sought relief by discussing church affairs with prelates including Cardinal Pacelli and Adolf Bertram while sedatives were used to ease his agony.

Eminta Milani Cardinal Pacelli Adolf Cardinal Bertram Breslau Holy Father Milani Vatican Papal

Wisehaupt Frames BusinessTruth On Human Side Of Trade

Mr Wisehaupt opened with personality rules for business and urged leaders to know themselves. Assistants interviewed 44 000 women and data showed that understanding the human side is essential. He cited Wilbur C Hall noting Virginia tourism reached 150 million dollars in the year.

Wisehaupt Wilbur C. Hall Commission On Conservation and Development Virginia

What Kills Personality and How to Build It

Mr Wisehaupt warns fear kills personality and urges purposeful living and spiritual development. He cites fear causing hospitals and imagines mothers frightening children with threats, urging action over ridicule and a shift toward church involvement and visible progress.

Winchester Wisehaupt Greensboro N .C Florida Christian Church

Tourist Train Derailed Injuring Several in Odessa

In Odessa Florida on January 20 the Atlantic Coast Line Southland tourist train derailed six cars in the yard switch area. Several passengers and crewmen were injured but none seriously. first aid was given locally while doctors and ambulances arrived from Tarpon Springs and Clearwater. Officials had not determined the cause.

Odessa Fla Atlantic Coast Line Southland Tarpon Springs Clearwater

Col Bullock to Address Rotary Luncheon Speaker

Col Bullock district governor of Rotary International 20th District Indiana will be guest speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon Thursday afternoon. He is from South Bend Indiana and is noted for travel knowledge of Rotary. Members anticipate his address with interest.

Col. S. C. Bullock Rotary International Indiana Rotary Club Col. Bullock Rotary South Bend Ind

Seriously Hurt At Inauguration

Washington January 20 1933 Harry Fisher 35 of Philadelphia became the first known casualty of President Roosevelts second inauguration day. He stepped from a special train onto an adjoining track and was struck by a passing engine. His left leg was amputated and he suffered skull fracture and facial lacerations. First aid stations along the parade route reported sprained ankles and faintings.

Washington Harry Fisher Philadelphia Roosevelt

Emperor Hirohito Congratulates Roosevelt on Inauguration

Emperor Hirohito of Japan cabled congratulations to President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the inauguration of his second term. The message was transmitted from Tokyo on January 20.

Tokyo Hirohito Japan Franklin D. Roosevelt

Polio Braces to Aid Young Patients From Ball Funds

Infantile paralysis victims will receive braces purchased from a reserve fund built by President's Balls. Dr Charles R Anderson says physicians can request braces for those without means. A ball at the George Washington Hotel is planned for January 29 with Bob Riley's orchestra. 70 percent of receipts stay in Winchester and Frederick County to support rehabilitation efforts.

Charles R. Anderson Anderson Bob Riley Winchester Frederick County National Foundation

Funeral Rites Held for Fred M. Whitacre at 802 South Kent

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today for Fred M. Whitacre at his home 802 South Kent street. He died Sunday noon from heart trouble. Survived by widow Lula McCarty, two daughters Mrs. P. L. Carper and Mrs. George Newlin of Winchester, three sisters and one brother. Reverend Hubert Sydenstricker officiated with a quartette singing Abide With Me and The Old Rugged Cross. Interment at Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Fred M. Whitacre South Kent Street Whitacre Lula McCarty P. L. Carper George Newlin Winchester Arthur DeHaven DeHaven Gilbert DeHaven Martinsboro Louis Renner James W. Goode E. C. Cuthridge W. J. Bush Alvins. Shad J. C. McKeever T D. Gather Robert Miller Fred Cochran John Dick Alvin Dick Lee Dick L. I. Carper T. J. Trier Roy Duvall Floyd Ridenour Marshall Smith Arthur Seabright Clinton Grim Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Markets Report From Baltimore and Chicago Grain and Livestock

Livestock and produce markets show mixed movement with cattle and hogs in Chicago steadier to higher on good demand while sheep and dairy prices fluctuate. Wheat and corn futures slip, cash grain in Chicago and Baltimore listing scattered price levels for wheat corn oats barley and lard with regional variations and farm delivery pricing.

Baltimore USDA Philadelphia Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept Winchester

Wheat Prices Rally As Cold Weather Fears Rise

In late dealings today Chicago reports wheat prices rally with fractional advances led by new crop deliveries. Predictions of severe cold weather fuel anxiety about domestic winter wheat, especially in central regions.

Chicago Central

Roosevelt to place hand on Bible for charity tribute

President Roosevelt will repeat the 1904 ritual using Pauls first epistle chapter 13 as the oath scripture. The choice highlights faith hope and charity with the famous verses about love being greater than other gifts.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Aday

Relatives of Late Mrs. Garvin Noted in Gore

Mrs. M. C. Garvin who died last week at Gore left no immediate heirs but was aunt to Miss Hortense Smith and William E. Smith Jr. of Gore. She was also a near cousin of Mrs. Charles W. Parish, Mrs. Blanche Strother, and George and Lee Smith, all of Gore, and sister in law to Mrs. W. F. Smith.

Roosevelt Inaugural Address Heard In Shanghai

The radio broadcast of President Roosevelt's inaugural address was heard clearly in Shanghai and other Chinese cities today, marking a notable wartime era moment for listeners abroad.

Shanghai Roosevelt

Business spirit and youth urged for confidence in trade

Wisehaupt argues business is too introspective and urges alertness, youth, and cheerful trade to restore forefathers' foresight. He asserts personality can be developed and calls for return to the principles of early business building to boost confidence in businessmen.

Wisehaupt

Plant Strike Tensions Persist Amid Sit-Down Protests

Workers at the plant press for a conference over the dispute with management. Union delegates from departments at the plant would represent the union if talks occur. Sit-down actions in August have disrupted the drum tire department, though overall production has not yet been halted by the General Motors strike.

Beard Drum Tire General Motors

Slain Officer Found Bound After Gunbattle

At 5 a m officers found the missing trooper Ham mond shot in the head, slumped beside a rural mail box with wrists cuffed to a steel post. Captain Lyon identified Benoit as the sought man and noted Sineni and Smith connected to the case. The car used to arrest Benoit and Smith had been stolen in Toledo from Williams, a Detroit used car salesman.

Hammond Benoit Lawrence A. Lyon Michigan State Police Sineni Smith Erie Barracks Lyon Williams Detroit Toledo

Stock Market Rally Pauses as Inauguration Address Arrives

New York stocks rose 1 to 3 points early as motors, steels, and key names led gains while labor news spurred buying. Action slowed by midday with the President delivering the inaugural address and no major market shift. Foreign exchange moved little with sterling at 4.907 and the franc at 4.66. 2 p.m. quotes show Allied Chemical at 23 5, American Can 11 4, Bethlehem Steel 7 6, General Electric 6 1, U S Steel 85 5, and other leaders in the list. No local market changes.

New York Wall Street Sterling Allied Chemical American Can American Smelters American Tel É& Tel Annaconda

Hammond Found Dead In Monroe County

Phil Paulson and Sheriff s Deputy Nadeau of Monroe county discovered Hammond s body. Hammond, from Hanover Michigan, had served in the state police for 16 months.

Phil Paulson Nadeau Monroe County Hammond Hanover, Mich State Police

Divorce by Desertion Sought in Frederick County Court

In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia Lloyd M. Rosenberger sues Sophia M. Rosenberger for divorce a vinculo matrominii on grounds of desertion. The defendant is non resident and must appear within ten days of publication. The order requires four weekly notices in The Winchester Evening Star and posting at the courthouse.

Commonwealth OF Virginia Circuit Court County of Frederick Lloyd M. Rosenberger Sophia M. Rosenberger State of Virginia Sai C. C. Brannon Rice and Rice

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