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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1935

Page

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Mrs Waley Charged in Lindbergh Kidnapping Conspiracy

U S Attorney Owen P Hughes opened the Lindbergh law case against Mrs Margaret Thulin Waley alleging she was involved from the start in the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping plot. The prosecutor outlined the March to June scheme with details of the kidnap victim, ransom payments, and a second ransom letter received at the Weeyerhaeuser home.

Hughes George Weyerhaeuser Federal Building Tacoma Wash Owen P. Hughes United States Margaret Thulin Waley Department of Justice George J. P. Weyerhaeuser Ambassador Hotel Seattle John Paul Jones

Brewster Shouts Youre a Liar at RFC Attorney

New York area report details Representative Brewster shouting youre a liar at RFC attorney Thomas Corcoran during a House rules committee hearing on the utilities bill. Corcoran testified about contacts with former Maine governor regarding Passamaquoddy project. Senate moves bill to conference to resolve differences and debates abolition of holding companies by 1942.

Washington Brewster R-Me House Rules Committee Utilities Lobby Thomas Corcoran RFC Corcoran Brewter Maine Passamaquoddy O'Connor Ernest Gruening Interior Department Territories Gruening Roosevelt Senate Congress

Admission Raises At Winchester Park For Baseball Games

Admission to Winchester Park baseball games rises to 25 cents for grounds and 10 cents for grandstand seats matching Valley League prices. Buildings near the park entrance will be moved to the Playgrounds at 5 PM Wednesday to improve pools for youths. Strong teams join the schedule with Alexandria Eagles, Cupper Club of the Valley League, and Chesapeake Club, which boasts 41 wins and 8 losses and a 24 game winning streak, potentially leading to a rematch.

Winchester Park Alexandria Eagles Virginia Cuppeper Chesapeake Club Winchester

Improvements in City Builders Jump Fourfold

Building permits for the six months ending June 30 rose four and a half times from a year earlier. Home and business improvements including painting and papering rose 25 to 40 percent, while painting and papering climbed about 40 percent. Local banks have not loaned under the National Housing Act though a December campaign pledged about 158000 for improvements and new construction.

Arthur M. Field

Byrd Calls for Taxing Federal Bond Issues

Senator Byrd of Virginia urges taxing all future federal state and local bonds to equalize the tax burden. He cites the growing total of tax exempt bonds now at 90 billion and argues such issues shield investors from taxes while saddling productive business with costs. He supports a pay as you go approach and discouraging new bond issuances.

Byrd Virginia Washington

Yard Party at Round Hill Presbyterian

Round Hill Presbyterian hosts a yard party on Thursday July 11 with string music to benefit Christian Endeavor. The event offers a community gathering with live performances and an aim to support local Endeavor activities.

Round Hill Presbyterian Christian Endeavor

Cream producers urged for top grade milk by E J Snapp

Notice seeks premium payments for No 1 quality cream from cream producers. E J Snapp announces willingness to pay top rates for superior product.

E. J. Snapp

Wind and Flood Ravish Dozen Squatter Towns in Montana

In Montana, July 9, a wall of water and a tornado devastated a dozen squatter towns below the Fort Peck dam. About 600 refugees and 100 injured were counted, with one dead. Army rescue squads aided as 70 mph winds toppled shacks and 400 residents sought higher ground amid the floods.

Glasgow Mont Fort Peck Coulees Missouri River Wheeler Park Grove New Deal Square Deal Roeville Delano Heights Lakeview Clifford Dashner Harold Bartholomew

Conditions On Federal Relief Rolls Spark Chatter At Court House

A group of able bodied men on the courthouse green muttered that state relief should rise or they will need real jobs. A hauling contractor said he could not hire help recently as several men had excuses and avoided work.

Court House Buddy

Franklin County conspiracy sentences total 239 months

Federal Judge John Paul sentenced 15 defendants in the Franklin County conspiracy case after a ten week trial. Sentences ranged from four months to two years with fines up to $5,000. David A. Nicholson, a former Virginia legislator, had a suspended nine month term and probation due to health concerns.

Roanoke John Paul Franklin County Edgar A. Beckett Calloway Henry T. Abshire Samuel O. White Walter Hatcher Pes” Hatcher T. Roosevelt Smith John and Walter Turner J. O. Shiveley Clifford Martin Willard Hodges Hodges Jack Bess Leonard Davis Earl Easter Charlie Quilliams Wilson Nicholson Posey Jones Tom Cooper C. O. Griffith Cap” Griffith Griffith David A. Nicholson Virginia General Assembly Nicholson Paul

Senate Debates Over Abolition of Utility Holding Firms

Capitol Hill items show the Senate debating a bill to end mandatory abolition for certain utility holding companies. The Territories committee continues its Virgin Islands probe as the House weighs TVA concerns. Ways and Means holds tax hearings and the Rule Committee probes lobbying on the utilities measure.

Senate Territories Committee Virgin Island House TVA Ways and Means

Roosevelt program likened to Marx by Virginia speaker

Demarest Lloyd of Affairs argued the Roosevelt New Deal mirrors Marxist doctrine and labels it old stuff. He asserted Roosevelt promised 100 percent reform but violated key Democratic planks, while Owen D Young's living standards quote was cited in discussions on international labor standards at the Public Affairs Institute.

University Roosevelt Karl Marx Demarest Lloyd Affairs” of Washington Public Affairs Institute University of Virginia Lloyd Free Land Institute Round Table International Labor Office Thomas G. Spates Industrial Relations Counsellors, Inc New York ILC Spates Owen D .Young

Mary-Martha Class To Meet This Evening

Grace Lutheran Sunday school Mary and Martha class urged to gather at the church at 6 PM sharp for a social meeting. If rain delays, the Hepner home social room will be used. Members should arrive by 6 to depart together.

Mary and Martha Grace Lutheran Sunday School Grace Lutheran Church Grace Hepner Hepner

Park Base Ball Team Sets Week of Evening Practices

All players must attend practice nightly at 5 30 starting tomorrow as two stiff games loom this weekend. Culpeper, leader of the Valley League, and the Alexandria Eagles, a fast outfit near the National Capital, will pose strong opposition for the Park.

Culpeper Alexandria

Stephenson Benefit for Young People Held in Rain

Stephenson Virginia notes a benefit event for young people planned for rainy conditions, with the next night set as contingency. The cut shows a brief entry listing dates and page references 7 9 23 24 1p 31.

Stephenson

Gore M. W. of A. Picnic Details For Winchester Event

A notice for a Gore M. W. of A. picnic lists date as Saturday July 27 1935 and provides contact for stands and concessions. H. M. Windle of Purcell Avenue Winchester Virginia is the point of inquiry with phone 898 M.

Gore M. W H. M. Windle Purcell Ave Winchester

July 11 at Clearbrook Presbyterian Church

The notice lists a rainy Friday night service at Clearbrook Presbyterian Church on July 11, with event details abbreviated in the OCR fragment.

Millionaire offers 5000 hash money to hide Alias Mary Dow

A notice announces a $5000 reward money offered by a millionaire to suppress the real identity of Alias Mary Dow. The screening is at the Palace on Wednesday and Thursday.

Mary Dow Palace

Storm crest floods Upstate New York and Maryland rail line

Heavy rain triggered cloudburst flooding across northeast Maryland. A railroad section near Havre de Grace washed out and a highway bridge was carried away. Flooding inundated 300 homes in Havre de Grace Elkton Lily Run Swan Creek and stranded motorists on the Philadelphia road. State police diverted traffic as the rail bed weakened at Swan Creek and a continued report notes continued coverage on page three.

Havre DE Grace Maryland Elkton Lily Run Swan Creek Philadelphia Iury Elk River Bear Hills Perryville

Mrs G B Wright Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs. G B Wright 78 widow of George B Wright died at her Middletown home yesterday afternoon after months of failing health. She leaves two sons and two daughters and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm with the Rev W P Saunders and Rev F A Brown officiating. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery beside her husband. Pallbearers include Lester Dutrow Millard Canter J Harvey Wise James I Wise E R McDonald and J R Watson.

Ettie Canter Wright George B. Wright Wright Middletown Frederick Warren County Isaac Susan Dante Canterbury Stephens City C. E Wright Howard B. Wright Las Cruces New Mexico Maude Wright Washing D. C Mattie Wright W. P. Saunders Grace M. E. Church South F. A. Brown Woodstock Mr. Wright Mount Carmel Lester B. Dutrow Millard Canter Front Royal

Japanese Rulers Anticipate Imperial Birth This Fall

Court physicians announced Empress Nagako is expected to give birth in November, signaling a major event for the Japanese monarchy this year.

Toyko Nagako

New York Flood Toll Rises as Relief Efforts Mobilize

Severe cloudburst damage in upstate New York leaves around 37 dead and eight missing with over 2 000 homeless across scores of villages. Property losses near 10 million dollars as fire ravages Walton and other towns. Health officials urge boiling drinking water while crews repair rail lines and utilities.

Upstate New York the Health Commission Albany Walton Aoa Delaware Sercys Binghamton Hornell Peros Red Front Weather Bureau Bert Lord Steuben County Asbany N. Y Upstate New York American Red Cross Washington Herbert H. Lehman National Guard Thomas H. Parran, Jr Southern Tier

World News at a Glance itemized by city and event

Baltimore detectives pose as kidnappers in a case involving Mrs. Charles Consolvo. Roosevelt program called strikingly identical to Marxist socialism by Demarest Lloyd before the Institute of Public Affairs. Philadelphia room murder suspect polices a wall peep hole in George F. Buchanan’s apartment. Annapolis Democrats gain power in state elections. Glasgow tornado and cloudburst kill two, injure many. Havre de Grace flood reaches northeast Maryland. Changteh flood swamps city and region. Tokyo reports imperial blessed event. Shanghai riot as Pub Doo Yoong Yuen is jailed 14 months for anti Japanese article.

Baltimore Charles Consolvo University Roosevelt Demarest Lloyd Institute of Public Affairs Philadelphia George F. Buchanan Annapolis Glasgow Mont Havre de Grace Maryland Changteh China Tokyo Shanghai Doo Yoong Yuen

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