California Citrus Crop in Peril as Frost Grimly Spreads
San Francisco January 22 The 112 million dollar Southern California citrus crop faced severe losses as frost swept the Far West. Government forecaster Floyd Young warned growers to brace for continued cold and possible heavy damage to orchards. Inland towns logged record lows with Alturas -33 and Bak er -22 as regional temperatures plunged well below freezing across Oregon and Nevada.
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San Francisco
California
Floyd Young
Pomona
Geiger
Francisca
Alturas
Calif
Winamucca
Nev
Baker
Ore
Boise
Ida
Spokane
Wash
Cache Valley
Utah
Pocatello
Nampa
Hazen Martin
Sacramento
Cascade Range
Oregon
Jack Cress
Umpqua River
Winchester Plans Civic Pool For Park Area
MA Winchester says it is early to think of swimming but months away the plan grows for a municipal pool. Park Association officers aim to recruit 500 members to start the project and add a key civic facility to Winchester’s park system.
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Park Association
Winchester
Park Associaton
Alfred E. Smith Jr Testifies in New York Extortion Case
Alfred E. Smith Jr testifies in a New York criminal trial where two men face extortion charges tied to an alleged payoff of 9 500 to private detective Max D. Krone and attorney A Henry Ross. The proceedings name Catherine Pavlick and other parties as part of the case.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith, Jr
Smith
Catherine Pavlick
Payne
Max D. Krone
A. Henry Ross
Central Press
Three of New Quads Dead In Icebound Ambulance Crash
Three of the Rondeau quadruplets died at St Justine Hospital after an ambulance crash on icy roads during a rushed transfer from St Thomas Quebec. The newborns weighed just over two pounds each and were taken to incubators. the driver, doctor, and a nurse were treated after the collision.
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Montreal
Rondeau
St. Justine Hospital
Arcade Rondeau
St. Thomas, Que
Benoit Sentenced to Life for First Degree Murder
Alcide Frenchy Benoit was sentenced to life imprisonment in a southern Michigan prison after pleading guilty to first degree murder of State Policeman Richards F. Hammond. Circuit Judge G Arthur Rathburn imposed the term following testimony from Sheriff Joseph Bakley and State Police Sergeant Orva Jackson about Benoit's confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe, Mich
Alcide (Frenchy) Benoit
Richards F. Hammond
Michigan
G. Arthur Rathburn
Joseph Bakley
Orva Jackson
Benoit
The Vigilantes Are Coming Sale
Local sale notice advertises two hats for a dollar and blouses and sweaters for a dollar each at L Hodgs on page 11.
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L. Hodgson
Liquor Sales Rise to 1936 Total of 224000
Liquor sales for 1936 reached 224 340 dollars showing steady gains over prior periods. The report highlights continued growth driven by increased consumption and market activity across the year.
Winchester And Berryville Liquor Sales In 1936 Report
Winchester ABC store sold 224 340 90 dollars in 1936 with June and July showing a slight recession. Berryville posted 74 155 45 dollars. October sales reached 23 755 50 while December jumped to 28 567 90 with year end totals and New Year activity noted.
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Winchester Abc
A. B. Clarke
Richmond
Division of Statistics
Berryville
Winchester
Clarke Joins Benefit Ball in President’s Ball Merge
Berryville Clarke county joins Winchester Frederick county in sponsoring the annual President's Ball at the George Washington Hotel on Friday January 29. Henry Post Mitchell Clarke county chair with Dr Charles R Anderson and Andrew Bell Winchestr Frederick county chairs finalize arrangements. Merge expected to boost attendance and success.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Winchester
Frederick County
George Washington Hotel
Henry Post Mitchell
Clarke Committee
Charles R. Anderson
Andrew Bell
Winchestr and
Mr. McIntyre Dies At Gore
William Otterbein McIntyre prominent Gore merchant died at his home Thursday evening after months of illness. He was 80 by age, born July 16 1856 in Morgan County Virginia, before West Virginia statehood, and as a youth went west with his family.
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William Otterbein McIntyre
Gore
Mr. McIntyre
John E. and
Leah Madden McIintyre
Morgan County
West Virginia
Virginia
Page Nine
January Clearance at The Shoppe Reduces All Items
Short classifieds note urges readers to visit The Star Office for an important message if L. E. York is in the Winchester vicinity. The notice ties to a January 22 1925 page item.
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L. E. York
Winchester
Star Office
Man Indicted In Bank Theft Disputes Law
William Levine of Patterson denies federal power to insure deposits in non member state banks and to prosecute him for the Tinicum State Bank robbery in Pennsylvania. His lawyers challenge Congress authority over deposits and FDIC coverage for non Fed members.
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Trenton
N. J
Federal Deposit Insurance
William Levine
Patterson
Congress
Federal Reserve System
Tinicum State Bank
Ebssington
Levine
Pennsylvania
Frederic M. P. Pearse
Max Mehler
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Winchester Park Aims at 500 Members Campaign
At a Winchester Park Association Executive Committee meeting in City Hall, leaders outlined a plan to recruit 500 members at $1 each. Officers listed include Fred W. Forney president and J. William Stryker vice president. Funds would seed a municipal pool project estimated at $8,000 with a 12 foot deep pool about 175 by 120 feet.
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Winchester Park Association
Fred W. Forney
W. A. Baker
J. William Stryker
C. Douglas Barnett
John Sommers
R. B. Nelson
Roosevelt comments on GM sit down strike and press conference
President Roosevelt said statements and headlines were not in order as efforts to settle the automobile strike continue. He spoke at his first press conference of the term about the GM plant walkout and Government efforts, noting no new news beyond public statements. John L. Lewis and labor leaders defended their position amid speculation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
General Motors
Labor Department
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Rivers Surge As Ohio Flood Threatens Cincinnati Area
Cincinnati reports the Ohio River at 70.6 feet, rising ten feet in 36 hours, near the all time high. Pittsburgh officials hold a flood conference as 1.08 inches of rain fall and more is forecast. Residents in Wheeling Island are evacuated while Parkersburg and Point Pleasant record crests and hundreds seek emergency shelter.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
W. C. Devereaux
Scully
Pittsburgh
Cornelius D. Scully
Shannon
Sharpsburg
Charles Meinecke
Wheeling
W. Va
Island
Ohio River
Albert Custer
Point Pleasant
Parkersburg
Parkersburg Iron and Steel Company
Chicago
Portsmouth
Golden Triangle
Arkansas
Missouri
Illinois
Shawneetown
Kentucky State Reformatory
Frankfort
Kentucky
Wheeling Wheeling
WPA
Wheeling Island
Lemley Rites On Saturday
Last rites for Robert A Lemley 78 prominent Frederick county Democratic leader will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM from the church. He died at his home in Stephens City after a brief illness from an acute heart attack yesterday afternoon. The service will be led by Rev Snyder Allaman with six nephews active pallbearers and several honorary pallbearers named.
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Robert A. Lemley
Frederick County
Stephens City
Tony
Lemley
Snyder Allaman
Trinity Lutheran Church
E. M. Lemley
G. E. Lenley
G. W. Lemley
C. E. Lemley
William Lomax Parker
Norman L. Carbaugh
William Lindamood
Charles Beatty
J. D. Steele
Fred Lemley
Harry McCann
Leslie D. Kline
Burr P. Harrison
Lee N. Whit
Relief Drive Opens Feb 22 for City Aid
The annual relief fund drive runs February 22 to March 1 with a $10,000 goal. Last year $9,600, plus a city council appropriation, supported needy cases for 12 months. A permanent Central Relief Association formed with 15 directors, led by temporary chair A. M. Field and secretary Garland Quarles.
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Robert T. Barton
Central Relief Association
A. M. Field
Garland Quarles
Harold G. Brown
George E. Owen
B. B. Dutton
Lot
Bombing Battles Rattle Madrid as Allies Press Siege
Socialist airmen launch repeated daylight raids against Madrid’s Fascist lines while government infantry seize a hill near the capital. Portugal accuses international agitators as Red threats escalate Iberian tensions and the Biscay fleet is ordered to halt vessels. Germany readies reply to Britain.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Portugal
Iberian Peninsula
San Sebastian
Biscay Bay
Germany
How To Vote For Your Favorite Baby
Instructions describe a popularity contest with 24 babies sponsored by Winchester merchants. Voters earn votes through 25 cent purchases and dollars paid on old accounts, with ballots collected at the Palace Theatre. The Evening Star and Page Seven provide additional vote coupons and baby listings.
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Winchester
Palace Theatre
Evening Star
The
Star
Flood Panorama Expands Across Midwestern States
Cincinnati reports the Ohio River rising past the 70 foot mark with 15 000 homeless in Portsmouth and 10 000 in Cincinnati. Flood waters threaten Wheeling as levees strain and hundreds aid evacuation amid a nationwide disaster.
Winchester Junk Co Ad Offers Metal and Textile Scraps
Paying 35c for 100 pounds while shipping. Best prices for all kinds of metal rags hides and furs. Winchester Junk Co located at 13 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock.
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Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main & Braddock
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