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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1936
Page
1
Snow estimates show heat and moisture shortage causing corn shrinkage by at least 300 million bushels. Expert analysis cites drought as the primary factor behind the record crop losses exceeding a billion dollars nationwide.
Weather forecaster predicts a precipitation laden mass moving from the Dakotas and Minnesota toward middle America bringing cooler air and rain. The movement, at about 33 miles per hour, follows a 12 day heat wave that caused over 2000 deaths and about 1 billion dollars in crop losses.
The 1936 drought causes estimated losses exceeding one billion dollars, with more than half from grain destruction in the Middle and Northwest bread basket since July 1. Hay forage crops livestock and garden losses add millions as farmers face reduced grain volumes. Estimates by Snow B. W. Snow place the drought's impact on June bushel counts, with continued coverage on page eight.
MA Winchester notes a graphic by the Star’s artist warning of twelve Virginia deaths from motor accidents on a recent weekend. The piece argues that during peak motoring seasons weekends rival holidays for fatalities and stresses innocent drivers may be caught in reckless others’ mistakes.
New York July 14 police detained two Brooklyn men Joseph Silver 36 and Leo Marmone 34 at Washington authorities request to verify Jean Bells account of being branded by a vice ring avenger. Dowd of Deweys probe said Silver admitted knowing Bell while Marmone denied knowledge.
County board reviews tentative blueprints and orders cost estimates for remodeling the Frederick County Clerk’s office. It also requires dog‑damage claimants to prove losses before payment. Several small claims totaling 141.60 are approved from the dog fund. Monthly relief figures for Nalley Mason and Stine are approved with Nalley’s salary increased by 20 monthly. A 679 transfer moves from general to the Virginia Public Assistance fund.
A chicken salad supper will be held at Burnt Factory Church on Thursday July 16 starting at 6 p m With seats set for 7 8 10 14 and 1 p 31
July 16 benefit for C. E. events at THE PALACE restaurant offering air conditioned dining. Also ads seeking home for a Maltese female kitten two-thirds grown and a sale of household furniture referenced on page 10.
Warren County's queen will reign during a three day centennial celebration in Front Royal Virginia August 7 8 9 A 15 member royal court includes maids from Frederick Shenandoah Orange and Spotsylvania counties A 400 person historical pageant is planned with rehearsals already under way Queen’s coronation moved to 8 PM and Governor Peery to attend Saturday August 8 Open House at Front Royal Remount Depot set for August 7
Shenandoah Valley Inc plans the Shenandoah Valley Special Tour leaving Staunton on August 22 at 3 55 PM. The ten day trip targets the Mid Western states Canada and New England with a group rate. Air conditioned Pullman cars will be used and the route includes Charleston West Virginia Columbus Ohio Toledo Detroit Niagara Falls and other points.
Applications of women desiring work in the canning factory will be received by Mrs. Lyman at the Scale House on Saturday afternoons July 18 and August 1. National Fruit Products Co Inc.
Mrs Ola Collins about 25 dies after firing a .38 revolver through her heart at a 22 South Braddock street apartment during a midnight beer gathering. Coroner Dr James Miller confirms suicide. Surviving family listed. funeral plans pending husband’s arrival. Police note unclear motive and report involvement with beer bottles at scene.
Alvin Karpis pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy in the $100,000 ransom kidnapping of William Hamm Jr., St. Paul brewer. Judge Joyce deferred sentence until after the Bartholomew and Peifer trials concluded. Coats removed due to heat as proceedings proceeded.
Monroe Fowler a 40 year old South Carolina farmer near the state line reported in Conway sheriff's office he was whipped four nights ago by 25 masked white robed riders. He showed deep welts and said the lash was a belt six inches wide and he was blindfolded and held against a tree until nearly unconscious.
Paris erupts in clashes as nationalists confront police on the Champs Elysees while Premier Blum addresses a crowd of about 750,000. Beside the violence, two red parades mark Bastille Day with mass processions in the city and across France.
John S. Farnsworth a former lieutenant commander in the U S Navy pleaded innocent to a charge of conveying confidential naval information to a Japanese agent. He was arrested secretly by Navy and J Edgar Hoover’s agents andarraigned with bond set at 10000. preliminary hearing postponed to July 29.
Detroit July 14 Eula lie Barrow Gaines sister of Joe Louis denied she charged her brother was given a shot of dope before the rematch with Max Schmeling. She said there was nothing to it and she never made such a statement.
The Star published the first images of the Smallwood murder in Clarke county. Three men photographed the scene before 11:30 am, pictures sent to Washington for development, plates returned, and the edition printed by 4.57 pm, sharing access with the Washington Star by permission.
A notice for a Young Women’s Class benefit planned at Bethel Church the evening of July 17 if rain shifts to the next night. The event supports the Bryarly Schoolhouse FTr with details in local notice format.
Winchester Park Association met in the Council Chamber last night to hear from chairmen of five committees. C S Hartman said the tennis courts are in high use and urged funds for a recreation survey to map city needs. The group endorsed plans for the survey as part of the year’s park program. J L Shine cited the largest playground attendance on record and Jack Summers reviewed the baseball financials.
Washington July 14 The American Federation of Labor executive council took no action to oust United Mine Workers and 11 other rebel unions despite expectations from informed sources. William Green said no change in the situation as the council and John L. Lewis led committee for industrial organization clashed. Two of eight summoned unions failed to appear.
Employees and families will attend an all day picnic at Jordan Springs on Saturday July 18. Activities include swimming games and contests with prizes for the day’s entertainment.
A fascist was killed and four wounded in Madrid today as assault guards fired on demonstrators after the funeral of monarchist leader Jose Calvo Sotelo. The confrontation followed the assassination that sparked the unrest.
The Clarke county inquest into the quadruple killings of Mrs. Virginia Elsen and three family members was postponed to allow more time for fingerprint analysis from the Smallwood home. Officers say fingerprint matches and shell details support the theory that Mrs. Smallwood acted alone in the shootings. A joint funeral is planned at Mountain Baptist Church tomorrow at 11.
The Star reports Winchester temperatures with a daytime high of 102 degrees at 2:30 p.m and a low of 69 degrees between 12:15 and 6:30 a.m. Readings come courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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