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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1936
Page
2
May motor vehicle fatalities rose to 2 970 from 2 780 a year earlier an increase of 7 percent. Fifteen states showed no progress in cutting traffic deaths while rural districts remained the worst crash areas. Mayor Anderson urged police to arrest all reckless and drunk drivers.
A holiday toll rises after a multi vehicle collision near Fredericksburg claims Annie Nelson Coleman 81 of Gloucester. Roland Conway drowns in a Danville canal. Deaths Friday include Guy Lumsden 46 of Roanoke and E D Pierce of South Norfolk and B P Waerell of Polocti. Beach crowds swell with 50 000 visitors as highways teem. Mrs William Harrison of Cincinnati injured at a Beach Club display incident.
The account details invited guests at Shenandoah Park dedication with Mr. Carson listed as a guest of honor and luncheon attendee. Officials dispute a claim he was not invited and note Carson had records showing acceptance for events, while Whitt emphasizes prior invitations and shared credit for park creation.
Sparks burned holes in guests clothes as they dove under tables to avoid the blaze. The chaotic scene unfolded as flames swept near the dance floor sending attendees scrambling for safety.
Records show Mr. Carson was invited to the Hungry Mother Park dedication exercises and the following banquet in Marion by the Chamber of Commerce. No attendee records exist and Carson is understood not to have attended either event.
William A. Reid of the Pan American Union spoke on inflation and policy at a Latin American relations round-table. He and Boston banker Mr Wood warned that unbalanced federal budgets and low rates fuel speculation and inflation, urging budget balance to curb economic risk.
Sinclair resigns from political life in a formal retirement stating it answers requests about his stance on party platforms and candidates. He notes he is finishing a novel featuring President Roosevelt as a character.
Safety advocate John J. McElligott suffered a face laceration from a firecracker, requiring four stitches, after an explosion during Fourth of July safety efforts in Long Beach New York. His wife suggested the incident may strengthen his safety message as he recovers from a headache and tetanus shot.
Harry Cook son of Mr and Mrs R N Cook of Cook s Garage near Winchester has completed his junior year at Stephens City Agricultural High School. An honor student, he ranks near the top of the 57 boys in the agricultural department and previously led the judging contest at the Stephens City F F A fair against eleven other schools. He held office in the F F A chapter for three years and served on degree teams this year, plus acting as assistant superintendent of the F F A fair last fall.
NORFOLK Va July 6 three men died in a post holiday plane crash near the city Two died en route to hospital and one was killed instantly The dead are Garnett H Tonkin 36 Norfolk Leckie Coal Company manager Melvin D Sawyer 23 East Lake NC and Albert Murray Gard 25 Manns Harbor NC The plane piloted by Tonkin struck near a cottage on Currituck Sound close to Nags Head NC.
In Riverhead New York on July 6, Mrs Pauline V Rogers widow of Col Henry Huddleston Rogers lost her bid in Surrogate's Court to set aside a waiver of dower rights in the Rogers fortune. Surrogate Robert S Pelletreau refused to revoke the waiver leaving her annuity at 100000 and an estimated 125000 annual income from the estate.
Vayne Omps connected with W. O. Parlett Funeral Home earned an embalmer license after a May 12 13 examination in Richmond. Out of 48 examinees 16 passed. Omps is a Renouard School graduate and has four years with Parlett and four with the ee Funeral Home in Fairmont Virginia.
A 15-year-old Richmond girl, Rosa Lee Rush, was shot in the head and seriously wounded at Tyler's Island in the James River during a swimming party. Police say the shooting was accidental. Lawrence Bohannon, 36, was arrested on felonious shooting charges and jailed on $1,000 bond for a police court hearing.
PETERSBURG Va July 6 One man was killed and another seriously injured in an automobile accident today as a holiday week end ends. S. A. Lawrence died about 12 30 o clock two hours after admission to the hospital and his companion L E Grant is in a critical condition.
Archibald James Willoughby former state police officer died in a local hospital after a brief illness. He was 30 years old.
Secretary Wallace warned 1936 rainfall could mirror 1934 devastation as Nebraska Catholics held special Masses to pray for rain. Bishop L B Kucera of Lincoln urged continued prayers, noting crop failures and rising distress in the region.
The Widmyer family thanks all who helped during illness and funeral of their mother Mrs. W. G. Widmyer. Gratitude is extended for flowers and use of cars.
President Roosevelt faces western drought as Navajo chant rain rituals and 3,000 farmers join WPA relief efforts in Wyoming North Dakota Montana South Dakota and nearby states. Officials aim to build dams and farm to market roads while reviewing broader federal aid and cattle purchases.
The will of the late Joseph M. Fawcett authorizes an executor sale on Saturday July 11 1936 at 12 o'clock M in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia. Property is 423 Highland Avenue a 25 by 150 foot lot with a two story six room house. Terms: one third cash day of sale balance in two bonds payable within two years secured by deed of trust on land and a policy of insurance. Auction by Dunn and Duvall.
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