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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1936

Page

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Light Rains Offer Scant Relief Hope In Mid-West

A heat wave across Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin showed signs of ending as showers and cooler air brought limited relief. Forecaster J R Lloyd warned South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas faced no relief with more heat.

Mid-West Chicago Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin J. R. Lloyd North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas North Central States Lloyd Eather Ilinois Indiana Missouri Iowa Middle West Minnestoa Plains Ohio Oklahoma Illinois Lincoln Neb

Mount Sidney and Mount Crawford Names Echoed in Frederick County

The report recalls two towns in Frederick County linked to travelers. Sidney and Crawford split the ride, with Crawford naming the southern site Mount Sidney after mounting, and Sidney directing to the northern future Mount Crawford. The anecdote notes how places earned their names in the valley journey long ago.

Frederick County Sidney Crawford Mount Sidney Mount Crawford

Police target white man in girl slaying case

Authorities say a white man may be arrested in the death of Helen Clevenger, a New York NYU honor student. A negro bellboy, Joe Urey, 27, is being held with no charge as detectives review the scene at a Battery Park Hotel and interview Sheriff Brown, the Clevengers, and NYU officials.

Helen Clevenger New York University Asheville N. C W. L. Clevenger North Carolina State College Raleigh Battery” Park New York Universe Sheriff Brown J. F. Clevenger Great Kills Staten Island N. Y W. L

Credit Officials Plan Multi-State Meeting in Virginia Hotel

Plans near completion for a two day meeting of credit officials from Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and Delaware to be hosted by Shenandoah Production Credit Association at the George Washington Hotel July 23 and 24 with over 40 officials attending. Richmond news notes the newly formed State Dry Cleaners Board aims to curb racketeers posing as cleaners after reports of clothing thefts by impostors.

Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Delaware George Washington Hotel Richmond State Dry Cleaners’ Board R. W. Billingsley

Stephens City High School Fire Repair Under Way

Work began Wednesday to repair fire damage at Stephens City high school. The Frederick County School Board aims to complete before the September opening. Lloyd Reynolds, a contracting carpenter, is supervising the project for the board.

Stephens City High School Frederick County Lloyd Reynolds County School Board

Mr Reynolds Active in Charge at The White Palace Restaurant

In a cool sanitary air conditioned restaurant Mr Reynolds is in active charge at The White Palace. The scene notes the venue and his role within the establishment.

Reynolds White Palace

Crab Apples Wanted Advertisement Contact National Fruit Product Co

Portable ad seeking crab apples with a request to call or write National Fruit Product Co Inc for offers. Dated 7 16 1p 3t.

National Fruit Product Co., Inc

Band Plays Summer Concert on Handley Esplanade

Mellwee's Municipal Band opened its summer concert series on the Handley High School esplanade drawing a large crowd. More than 600 people attended, filling school steps and bleachers brought from the stadium. A newspaper notice at the end advertises a wanted colored woman for a farm cook, with the contact phone 8F3.

Mellwee

Now Open Sunday Miller's Medicines News Ad

Miller's Medicines News at 107 N Loudoun Street announces Sunday opening hours. This listing highlights extended access for shoppers seeking pharmaceutical and health products, inviting readers to visit on Sunday.

Miller’s Medicines News N. Loudoun Street

Queen Warren County Names Three for Centennial Court

Front Royal Virginia July 18 three invitations were accepted to join the Queens Court for the Warren County centennial August 7 9. Emma Ginn Baker Frederick County maid of honor Anne Williams Berryville Princess Clarke County and Jean Harmon Orange maid of honor complete the three announced selections. The queen will be named later with a court of fifteen and more accepts expected. Baker is daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Baker and was picked by State Senator T Russell Cather.

Front ‘Royal Queen Warren County Emma Gina Baker Winchester Frederick County Anne Williams Berryville Princess Clarke County Jean Harmon Orange Warren County Emma Ginn Baker W. A. Baker T. Russell Cather Centennial Commission Frederick Gunston Hall Washington, D. C

Nine Die as Train Hits Car Near Dundee Michigan

Nine members of two Pennsylvania families were killed when a soda delivery car they rode in was struck by an Ann Arbor passenger train near Dundee Michigan. The crash drew the car 75 feet onto a trestle and hurled the bodies into Raisin River. Victims include Harry and wife 45, daughters Vina 19 Anna 12 and Sandra Jean 6 months. Sam Pisano 50 wife 45 and daughters Betty 9 Mary 6. The two families stayed with Schuster’s brother Carl, who collapsed on hearing the news. The northbound Toledo to Ann Arbor train struck the car at a guarded crossing with limited southern view. State police recovered the bodies. report notes flames, wreckage, and bodies in a foot and a half of water. Continued on Page Nine.

Dundee Mich Pennsylvania Ann Arbor Raisin River Harry Schuster Vina Anna Sandra Jean Sam Pisano Betty Mary Schusters Farrell Pisano Wheatland Schuster Carl Toledo Ray Wilson

President Roosevelt Sails Along Eastern Canadian Coast

President Roosevelt sets out from Cape Sable aboard the schooner Sevanna bound for Shelburne Nova Scotia after a 30 hour run from Seal Harbor Maine. He sails with sons James Franklin Jr and John aboard the Liberty as reporters note his jovial mood and lack of seasickness. The cruise will visit Campobello Island New Brunswick ending July 28.

LD Oliver Associated Press Liberty Cape Sable Nova Scotia Roosevelt Sevanna Shelburne Canadian Peninsular Roosevelts Seal Harbor Campobello Isle New Brunswick Bay of Fundy James Franklin, Jr John

Spanish Fleet Rushed to Morocco to Crush Revolt

A government communique from Madrid states that land, air and naval forces are en route to Spanish Morocco to crush the uprising. Air strikes are being used while several generals and officers are arrested. Officials say the revolt is broken, though rumors persist of continued fighting near the French border.

Morocco Libson Portugal Spain Alexander H. Uhl Associated Press Madrid Spanish Morocco

Danzig Decrees Move to Crush Opposition

The Free City of Danzig publishes decrees to suppress opposition to the Nazi party rule. Dr. Arthur Karl Greiser signals sweeping measures that bypass the constitution, challenging Poland’s possible objection and aiming to silence organized dissent.

Free City OF Danzig Arthur Karl Greiser Danzig Free City Danzig Nazi Party of Nations Poland Endang

Townsend convention votes against endorsing presidential candidates

In Cleveland on July 18 the Townsend National Convention adopted a resolution barring any endorsement of a presidential candidate during the campaign. Delegates, though a minority, backed the measure as talks centered on a $200 monthly pension for the aged dominated the agenda. Townsend stated he would not vote for President or Governor Landon but would support Lemke of North Dakota if he ran.

Cleveland Townsend National Convention Age Pension Organization Ernie Townsend Francis EB. ‘Townsend Landon Lemke North Dakota Union Party

Roanoke Deputy Sheriff Slain Tied to Bootleg War

Roanoke County Deputy Sheriff Clarence E. Simmons was killed in what officials call a direct result of war on bootleg liquor. Federal investigators Colonel Thomas Bailey and C. S. Roth joined local officials as they pursued leads and questioned several people with no arrests by early afternoon.

Roanoke Roanoke County Clarence E. Simmons Thomas Bailey C. 8. Roth Franklin County Simmons Commonwealth Edward Richardson Bailey Roth

Bickers injured in Alexandria car crash

Mrs Myron B Bickers drove him home after a late yesterday crash at Memorial Circle Alexandria his car rolled over several times and he was taken to Alexandria Hospital with severe head injuries. Bratten was badly damaged.

Myron B. Bickers Alexandria Mr. Bickers Memorial Circle Alexandria Hospital Bickers Motor Company Washington Yp Bratten

Yard Party to Benefit Stephenson Church Debt

A yard party at Stephenson Church is set for Thursday July 23 at 6 p.m. to raise funds to pay down church debt and support local activities. Proceeds go to debt relief and church programs.

Stephenson Church Thurs

Household effects sale by Mrs Jno Green at Patton residence

Mrs Jno Green will sell a large assortment of fine household effects at the residence of Mrs Tony Patton, 108 Valley Avenue, at 10 o'clock A M on Saturday July 25th. Sale to include numerous domestic items in good condition.

Jno. Green Tony Patton Valley Avenue Yiol UO

Fisherman lands 60-pound bonito near Old Point

D Mayer of Richmond hooked a 60 pound boni ta while angling for bluefish in the Chesapeake Bay near Old Point. The five foot fish took over thirty minutes to bring to shore. A free dance at Kernstown Va Dance Hall Saturday night July 18 is listed.

Old Point D. Mayer Richmond Chesapeake Bay Kernstown

Open for inspection at 403 Gray Ave house

Notice announces an open inspection for a new house at 403 Gray Avenue owned by H. E. Athey. The listing appears in local notices with reference tag 7-18-1p-11.

New House Gray Ave H. E. Athey

Watch Repair Service Ad From Hodgson & Brown

Professional watch repair service offered by Hodgson and Brown in Winchester Virginia. Free inspection and estimate for repairs to ensure accuracy and prevent costly damage to valued timepieces.

Royalist Manifesto Turns Up In Barcelona Pro claiming State of War

Reports from Spain indicate rebellions in Spanish Morocco spreading to the mainland. Madrid says army planes hit by a sudden revolt while Melilla and Ceuta face occupation by belligerents. General Franco rumored arrested as a suspected leader of today’s movement amid a fascist revolt described by observers.

Barcelona Associated Hendaye France Spain Spanish Morocco Anastasia Madrid Ministry Interior Melilla Franco Tangier Paris Ramon Franco Canary Islands de Ninerte Casablanca Dhe Arzila Elksar Spanish Foreign Legion Ceuta Gibraltar Tetuan

Weather in Winchester Daily Readings

The Star reports Winchester weather with today’s readings from the Winchester Research Laboratory. Maximum 85 and minimum 65 recorded by 3:30 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. respectively.

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Sun Central Press Asheville Hotel Clevenger Stephens City Queen’s Court Centennial Williams Princess Clarke Canadian Campobello Winchester Evening Star Bulletin M. B. Bickers BIG Fish Hodgson & Brown Jewelers Oran Furn Ished the Star Daily Through Ter Research Laboratory
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