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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1936

Page

2

Heir Seeks Share in Dr. W Atlock Estate Suit Filed

Harley Payne of Cumberland Maryland files suit in Jerick county circuit court claiming he is a nephew of the late Winches ter herb doctor W. Atlock and entitled to a legal share of the estate. He identifies as son of William Payne and a child of Sarah Louisa Ann Payne, sister of the deceased. The petition is entered into the record.

Jerick County Dr. W. Atlock Harley Payne Cumberland William Payne Sarah Louisa Ann Payne Winchester

Landon Begins Campain Planning With Topeka Talks

Landon outlined the Cleveland platform in his acceptance and pledged to stay true to the program. He promised the American system of local self government, support for business, and a pay as you go social security while viewing farm benefits favorably. John Hamilton arranged to stay in Topeka to discuss campaign itineraries as sixty trains and many specials carried visitors.

Cleveland Landon Resulu John Hamilton Topeka Statehouse Kansas

Sound movies plan to show in Grange halls and stores

The article notes plans to show sound movies including footage of Gov Alf Landon at home and scenes from the Republican convention and projects like the Florida ship canal and Passamaquoddy. The trucks aim to bring screenings to crossroads venues such as grange halls and country stores. Curiosity grew about Winchester.

Alf M. Landon Florida Ship Canal Passamaquoddy Grange Halls

Bomb Mail to Cape Charles Shocks Eastern Shore

A mail order bomb exploded near Cape Charles injuring Curry Thomas and his wife. The parcel postmarked Richmond bore the name F C Thomas. Investigators from several cities pursued origins while post office inspectors joined Cape Charles officials. Thomas’s watch stopped at 6:17 p m and motive remains unclear.

Nassawadox Cape Charles Richmond F. C. Thomas Ss. T. Nottingham Thomas Nottingham T. M. Milligan Washington Horns Cape Charer T.M. Milligan Postoffice Ina

Farmer Death Mystery Mentioned By Widow

Mrs. Jesse Thomas testified that the farmer was far from danger and that she knew no reason for his death. She denied knowing FP. C. Thomas in Richmond, a name Curry Thomas’ new bride claimed appeared as the sender on a package cover.

Jesse ‘Thomas FP. C. Thomas Richmond Curry Thomas

Ebert's Garage Announces New Equipment Upgrade

H W Ebert announces installation of complete new equipment at his shop at 28 N t Winchester. Braddock street Alemite system will be used and six Baltimore men helped set up. New jacks, wrenches, gauges arrive and begin use July 24. The shop will move to the first floor with a compact lubrication, body repair, tire repair and wash area visible to customers.

H. W. Ebert N. T. Winchester Baltimore Ebert

Bad Check Racket Tied to John Woodson in West Virginia

Andrew Bell reports from the Chamber of Commerce that a man using the name John Woodson is passing worthless checks at larksburg banks. The suspect targets building supply houses by placing large orders for future delivery, then returns for a discount, cashes a good check to cover the discount, and vanishes.

John Woodson Larksburg W.va Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Rene Stutz Harrisonbure Chamber of Commerce Woodson Harrisonburg

As cautious as a man sitting down in white flannels

A compact note from the Ohio State Journal evokes careful restraint in high society, implying prudence in dress and demeanor within formal settings.

Ohio State Journal

Life Saver Blackwell Chickens Survive Air Pump Trick

C. J. Robinson of Blackwell Oklahoma watched heat kill his flock. With three birds left he blew air under their wings using a bicycle pump, and the chickens survived.

Blackwell Okla C. J. Robinson

Robber Takes $50 After Mille Pleads His Car Loss

Chicago man Mille, 28, tries to stop a robber from taking his car and $50. The thief dismisses Mille and pockets the cash saying he must live too.

Chicago Jack Mille Mille Shucks

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