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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1936

Page

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Opposition 10 making search with no writ

Virginia Senate committee debates the Upson-Tuck-Wright bill allowing officers to search vehicles and containers without a warrant for alleged unlawful liquor. Opponents warn it could cripple the ABC act and provoke public resentment, sending the bill to a sub committee for study.

State Capitol Richmond Senate General Laws Committee Vivian Page Norfolk Leonard G. Muse Roanoke Weaver Aubrey Weaver Front Royal Gordon Ambler H. B. Oseley Ebony Biot Sie Muse Jim T. McCall Frazier Alcoholic Beverage Control Board W. Stuart Moffett Staunton

Books and a circuses of crime in a collector's scrap

An elderly book hobbyist builds volumes from serialized works and famous trials. He crafts lids in bas relief of the Three Wise Men and the Star, and assembles a Lindbergh kidnap case scrapbook using newspaper and magazine clips. He calls the project a circus and notes 1936 years of material.

Charles Dicken Christ Flemington Hauptmann

House Backs Senate Baby Bond Bonus Plan With Big Vote

The House approved the Senate plan for immediate payment of the soldiers bonus by a 346 to 58 vote. The measure uses $50 bonds and totals about 2.49 billion dollars, with veterans receiving certificates bearing 3 percent interest from June 15, 1937 to June 15, 1945. It now goes to President Roosevelt for signing or veto.

Washington Congress House Senate White House Burns Garner Roosevelt Chamber Representative Vinson D.-Ky Vinson

Youth Held for Grand Jury in Winkfield Assault Case

Noland Duke aged 17 of Berryville is sent to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Judge Donald L. Weems. The alleged assault and hold up occurred around 7 30 PM on November 17 1935 near the Glaize Lumber Company office with witnesses including Arthur Tinsman Estella Tinsman and June Purtlebaugh. Oakley Sealock of Berryville is also involved and faces separate federal charges.

Noland Duke Berryville Fred Winkfield Donald L. Weems Arthur Tinsman Estella Tinsman June Purtlebaugh Christian Endeavor Society United Brethren Church Glaize Lumber Company Mr. Winkfield Tinsman Duke Oakley Sealock Harrisonburg Meri Theer Winkfield Blanche Highland Avenue Sealock Naomi

Mae West Show Hearings Face Court Decency Question

Mae West’s manager James A Timony seeks to bring Ladies By Request before an 11 woman and one man jury to decide if the show is decent entertainment. If allowed a preview in court the jury would view a second performance. Police raided the Hollys town Theatre December 29 citing staging of an improper show with two female impersonators including a chemise scene.

Los Angeles Mae West James A. Timony Timony Hollytown Theatre C. M. Buxton Buxton

City Refuse Trucks Barred From Collecting Uncanned Debris

City sanitation crews will not collect trees or other items that do not fit into refuse cans, trapping loose debris and nonstandard waste in the pickup area. The notice outlines limits on what can be collected during regular service.

Investor seeks stock in local bank trust firm

R Thornton Bryarly of Bryarly and Green announces a plan to buy several hundred shares of Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co. He invites contact by phone, mail, or in person at 137 N Loudoun Street Winchester. (1-20-22)

Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co R. Thornton Bryarly Bryarly & Green Insurance N. Loudoun Street Winchester

General Lee Honored At Kiwanis Club Meeting

R Gray Williams of Winchester delivered the luncheon address for the Kiwanis Washington Club. He profiled General Robert E. Lee from youth through his postwar leadership of Washington College, highlighting Lee’s simplicity and spirituality. Guests included W E Johnson of Hagerstown, Rev E B McGukin, Col Menefee, and others.

R. Gray Williams Winchester Kiwanis Ashington Club Robert E. Lee Williams Lee Washington College Washington and Lee University General Lee Andell Goode W. E. Johnson Hagerstown Earl Shade

Will Rogers Humorous Stories Published by Evening Star

Will Rogers enduring humor and philosophy pieces, written before his Alaska crash, are collected and distributed by American News Features. The Evening Star will publish Will Rogers' humorous stories each editorial day on its page.

Will Rogers Wiley Post Alaska Rogers Publc Will American News Features, Inc The Evening Star

Senator Cather to broadcast on Old Age Pension views

Senator T Russel Cather of this city will speak on the Virginia General Assembly's weekly legislative forum over WRVA Richmond at 8 tonight. He will discuss Old Age Pension legislation, a topic previously examined by Senator Benjamin Muse of Petersburg on the same program.

T. Russell Cather WRVA Richmond Senator Cather Benjamin Muse Petersburg Virginia General Assembly

Miss Riley Injured by Sled on Cameron Street Hill

A Cameron Street sledding accident left Dorothy Riley slightly injured as she walked uphill. The hill was roped off for safety and she did not require hospital care.

Miss Riley Cameron Street Dorothy Riley Agnes Riley

Selection of Root Jury Begins for Daisy Alexander Root Case

In Memphis on January 22, prosecutors announced the state would not seek the death penalty in the jealousy slaying of Breton Root. Daisy Alexander Root faces trial in criminal court as jurors are chosen.

Memphis Tenn Daisy Alexander Root Breton Root W. T. McClain

Loans rise at Strasburg Production Credit meeting

Strasburg Virginia January 22 1936 loans made by the Strasburg Production Credit Association in 1935 exceeded two and a half times 1934 totaling 118121 up from 45519. The association aimed for 100000 in five counties Shenandoah Frederick Clarke Warren and Page. Over 100 attended including about 40 visitors.

Strasburg Strasburg Production Credit Association Presbyterian Church Julian A. Everly Shenandoah Frederick Clarke Warren Page D. W. Burruss Association of Mount Jackson Capital Intermediate Credit Bank of Baltimore Association Surplus Reserve Fund Associion Federal Land Bank Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Baltimore Production Credit Corporation Capital B H. H. Beard William H. Johnson Baltimore J. H. Funkhouser Production Credit Association Eleanor Haley National Farm Loan Front Royal Samuel E. Burgess Fred D. Maphis Lena Lorena John Rust

Queen Mary Deputizes Quiet Tribute At Sandringham

Grieving at Sandringham Norfolk the Queen Mother Mary leads two solitary marches to the royal bier as King George V lies in state in a chapel on the estate. The royal family remains absent while villagers and estate workers honor the late monarch.

Charles P. Nutter Associated Press Sandringham Enz East England George V Sandringham Royal Estate Norfolk Mary Ham House Sandringham House Duke of Kent Earl of Harewood Edward London Duke of York Duchess of York Gloucester Duke of Gloucester Wolferton Station

Cold Wave From Northwest Hits Midwest In Deep Freeze

A brutal cold wave from the Canadian northwest drove temperatures below zero from the Rocky Mountains to the Ohio River. Snow across at least ten states created drifts and road closures while Michigan and Minnesota closed schools. Trains into Chicago ran late as coldest conditions since 1897 were forecast to deepen tonight.

Chicago Canadian Northwest Rocky Mountains Ohio River Midwest Michigan Minnesota Weather Bureau Rockies Pacific Coast

Race Betting Bill Offered In Legislature

A bill proposing racing and mutuel wagering in Virginia was introduced in the House with about 25 sponsors. It would allow up to three tracks in the state for no more than 100 days, with local option elections required to approve a track in each community.

State Capitol Richmond Bet Bs Wilbur C. Hall House Ralph H. Daughton Norfolk John C. Mackall Fairfax E. O. McCue Charlottesville W. D. Medley Arlington F. P. Moncure Stafford Tate B. Sterrett Hot Springs E. Blackburn Moore Clarke W. A. Harris Spotsylvania Maurice D. Rosenberg Alexandria W.T. Yancey Woodville L. L. Triplett Fauquier B. C. Goodwin Clifton Forge E. L. Breeden, Jr W. W. Venable W. F. Robinson H. C. Thompson Loudoun

Mutual Pact Formed If Italy Attacks

The League of Nations announced a mutual assistance pact among Great Britain France Turkey Greece and Yugoslavia to act if Italy attacks any member. The 18 member committee had voted to create a special committee on oil sanction practicality. An Italian spokesman said Italy would protest to the legation against the Mediterranean mutual aid plan pushed by Britain.

Geneva League of Nations Great Britain France Turkey Greece Yugoslavia Italy League Committee of 18 Legatie Britain

Huey Long Victory Seen In Louisiana Primary Returns

Early returns from the Louisiana Democratic primary show Huey Long's candidate leading by as much as 80,000 votes with New Orleans delivering a 65,000 vote margin. Supporters hailed the result as vindication of Long and his share the wealth plan, while anti Long leaders awaited fuller results. The Long empire passes to Richard W. Leche in Baton Rouge.

New Orleans Huey Long Louisiana Long Roosevelt New Deal Administration Baton Rouge Richard W. Leche

Touches of Modernism Seen In Colorful Pageant

Royal flag waved above palace as proclamation is read three times in London. New king receives representatives of government and plans to join Queen Mother at Sandringham.

Mother Sandringham

Proclamation of King Edward VII Amid Royal Pageantry

A crowded scene outside St James Palace marks the official proclamation of Edward as king. Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston announces the ascent amid trumpets and 41-gun salute, with Edward appearing briefly as crowds pledge loyalty. The Royal Standard is raised and the national anthem plays as ceremony continues.

Burdette Johns Associated London Great Britain King Edward St. James’ Palace Gerald Woods Wollaston Friary Court Edward King Gerald Herald’s College St. James, Park Edward F Rather

Planes and Ships Search For Marseille Airliner

A Marseille bound Air France hydroplane with six aboard vanished off Corsica after sending a distress message. The craft carried a woman, two men passengers and a three person crew. The last transmission reported engine failure and a hoped for landing at sea.

Marseille France

World News At A Glance Highlights Across Nations

Richmond millers receive 2 553 427 in refunded processing taxes. Washington ends 1935 with a favorable trade balance of 234 226 000. Prohibition party plans a strong 1936 push. Williams injured after hunting accident involving Law. Hoffman to place 30 000 ransom funds in Lindbergh case. Three bandits receive 30 year terms for a $150 robbery. Britain proclaims flying monarch in pageantry. Ethiopians deny Italian advances on the Southern front. King George V mourned at Sandringham. Pilot search expedition reports traces in South American jungle.

Richmond Virginia Washington United States Department of Commerce Chicago Prohibition E. E. Blake Greensboro N. C S. Clay Williams NRA William A. Law Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Trenton N. J Harold G. Hoffman Petersburg London Britain Addis Ababa Sandringham Eng George V Georgetown B. G Paul Redfern

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