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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
1
Roosevelt urges Congress to define federal state cooperation on soil and flood problems arising from headwater streams. He backs a national policy based on tracing waters to sources and enacting simple principles to preserve soil fertility and land use for future generations.
Daisy Alexander Root was convicted today in Memphis Tennessee of second degree murder for the slaying of her husband Brenton Root 32 year old son of a Chicago clergyman The verdict followed the shooting death in a domestic dispute alleging motive related to family affairs and financial stress.
Winchester reports several minor fires quickly fought by volunteer crews as arctic winds persist. Authorities warn fires may climb if not detected early and blame improper furnace installation while urging safer heating systems for severe winter conditions.
Chicago art scene greets a new hybrid work at the Art Institute a loosely drawn oil copy of Walt Disney’s The Mouse blends caricature with serious painting. Mickey appears in red pants and yellow gloves atop a city roof gazing at a tavern sign. Disney cartoons have appeared elsewhere but this medium marks a fresh perspective from the artist.
Miss Mary Denny wins first prize at the Boyce Beauty contest held in Parish Hall. Ann Meade places second. about 350 friends attended the event sponsored by Boyce Agricultural High School with Jane Jolliffe as MC.
WILLWYN Va Jan 30 M E Kellinger 68 was clubbed to death and his wife fatally injured at their home today by a thief or thieves Sheriff John R Snoody arrested a 16 year old negro boy on charges of the crime The youth had only 12 cents in his pocket when seized in Cumberland county
Governor Harold G. Hoffman ordered a renewed statewide probe into the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder. He directed the state police to pursue a thorough and impartial search for everyone connected, two weeks after granting Richard Hauptmann a reprieve from electric chair.
All members of the Charley Rouss Fire Company are asked to meet at the engine house Sunday afternoon February 2 at 2:30 to attend the annual sermon and memorial service. M. D. Weaver, Pres.
Premier Albert Sarraut pledged cooperation with Britain as essential to peace in Europe. He promised impartial elections, unemployment relief, trade, and franc stability while defending League of Nations collective security and advancing a settlement of the Italo Ethiopian conflict amid France’s mounting financial strains. The cabinet outlined goals including defense of the franc, republic institutions, farm price fixes, and a peace oriented League policy, facing a hostile chamber as confidence votes approach.
Couples from Winchester and nearby counties will gather at the George Washington Hotel for the annual President's Ball honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday. Proceeds support infantile paralysis research and patient care, with 70 percent aiding local sufferers and the rest sent to New York for research. A $5 prize for best dancing couple is sponsored by Baker's Service Station. music by the Royal Troubadours.
State Capitol Richmond January 30. W P A administrator William A. Smith told the old age pensions committee that old age pensions would have minimal impact on Virginia relief rolls. He cautioned most needy aged are not economic heads of families and said funds should not be diverted from other relief. Senator Muse questioned plans to withdraw aid from under 65, while Hodges sought figures on federal and local relief burdens by county.
Washington date line reports President Roosevelt sent Congress a request for 2,249,178,375 dollars to cover adjusted compensation payment act veterans and treasury costs for 1936 and 1937. Speaker Byrns will refer the letter to the appropriations committee. Morgenthau calls it orderly and routine.
Classified note seeks good clean cotton rags for Star Office. Also requests finder to locate owner or a good home for a pretty female puppy part Fox Terrier and Spitz, white with tan ears. Contact via phone 41 J or 629 1. 1-29 1p tf.
The Virginia House labor committee reported favorably a bill to reduce women’s industrial hours from ten to eight, with an executive session approving an amendment allowing ten hours once weekly if notified in advance. The bill excludes bookkeepers cashiers office staff and fruit and vegetable packers and small town mercantile workers.
Frederick county superintendent Leslie D. Kline announced all schools will reopen on Monday February 2 barring more heavy snow. Roads and highways previously drifted and cleared are now open and bus drivers expect little trouble traveling unless new snowfalls occur.
All soldiers bonus forms are exhausted at the Farmers & Merchants National Bank and Trust Company. A fresh supply is expected tomorrow morning via Congressman A Willis Robertson. A. Lee Coble, who received 600 blanks yesterday, still has some on hand at the George Washington Hotel.
Snow covered the South in record proportions paralyzing traffic and raising the death toll from recent storms. Each state faced icy conditions with Atlanta reporting 26 degrees and Birmingham 11 inches of snow while Virginia and Chesapeake Bay traffic shifted to day trips due to dangerous ice.
Virginia Emergency Relief Administration and Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation officials operate from the George Washington Hotel to purchase 240 carloads of utility grade apples for relief families. About 20 carloads have been bought. 43 carloads will be distributed in Virginia with others sent to southern states. Purchases set at seventy cents a bushel.
Rural residents defend the old open-secret party telephone system as essential for emergencies and daily life. H J Lien of Blackduck Minnesota notes it remains intimate and fast with up to twenty parties sharing a single line, despite new gadgets.
The Charley Rouss Fire Company memorial service will be at Capitol Theatre Sunday afternoon at 3. Floyd Haines directs the Chanters with Miss Helen Woore at organ. Rev. Mr. Smith and assistant chaplains Campbell Sydenstricker and W C Haines lead the service. The Municipal Band will escort firemen from the hall to the theatre. Andrew Bell to speak in memory of deceased members.
The joint committee on banking and insurance appointed a sub committee to review numerous amendments to the state banking code. The group includes Senators E A Shumate and Robert W Daniel Delegates M R Morgan and C C Louderback Dr E A Kincaid from the University of Virginia former Senator George W Layman and Legislative Research Director William R Shands.
Margaret L Hodgson reports a half price sale on coats for children and misses from the store dated January 30. The advertisement highlights the discount event and invites shoppers to visit.
Substantial savings on wool coats with fur trim and plaids in final clearance. Fishtail and belted styles discounted to six dollars. Two piece wool suits priced at one dollar fifty nine cents.
German leader Adolf Hitler declared to the nation that Germans seek peace because they love it as he marked the third anniversary of his chancellorship. He praised the storm troops, urged unity, and warned rivals that Germany would not live as slaves, insisting sacrifice will secure future success.
Pittsburgh football coaches oppose radical rule changes this year. Washington leaders seek to delay tax hikes to fund bonuses until after eleven. Chicago Art Institute prizes creator of Mickey Mouse. Atlanta records heavy snow paralyzing the south. Washington soil subsidy bill called largely monetary. Richmond an old man writer eases grip then threatens to tighten again. Berlin Hitler says opponents misjudge rearmament. Paris Servant backs Britain influence. Rome Italian column along Ethiopian front threatens rear move.
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