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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1932

Page

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Linederghs Plea to Child Abductors for Contact

Parents of a stolen boy promise through Governor Moore to keep any arrangements confidential. Police question the nurse at Eaglet asking if immunity will be granted if the baby is returned safely. The governor asks the president to send a representative to a conference tomorrow.

Moore Associated Press Lindbergh Trenton A. Harry Moore Hoover Hopewell N. J Betty Gow Dover Colonel Lindbergh Newark New Jersey Company Granville Ohio Charles A. Lindbergh A. Harrymore

Lindbergh Kidnapping Developments, 1932

AP reports early developments in the Lindbergh kidnapping: the Lindberghs urge direct contact for the child's return, officials consider a conference with President Hoover, Betty Gow is questioned, an anonymous call offers immunity in exchange for safe return, and a threatening postcard arrives. Milk bottle clues surface near Granville, Ohio, tied to an intercepted letter.

Nurse Questioned Again In Lindbergh Kidnap Case

Hopewell New Jersey March 4 Betty Gow the nurse in the Lindbergh kidnapping case was questioned again by police at the Lindbergh home after a lengthy session begun last night and resumed this morning. She discovered the baby’s abduction and had put the child to bed earlier that evening. One shutter of the nursery window was warped and left open allowing the kidnapper access. Miss Gow, selected by Elizabeth Morrow, is described as a pretty young woman trusted by the Lindberghs and close to the child.

Hopewell N. J Betty Gow Miss Gow Lindbergh Nursery Elizabeth Morrow J. J. Lamb New Jersey Conklin Lamb Lindbergh

Life Term For Kidnappers In New Jersey

The Lindbergh baby kidnapping case faces life imprisonment as the maximum in New Jersey. Across the states, penalties vary from death in eight states to life or fixed years, with New Jersey set at life for kidnapping.

New Jersey Col Charles A. Lindbergh Alabama Delaware Illinois Kentucky Missouri Nebraska Texas Virginia Montana Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Oride Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

District Nurse Association Hears February Activity

The February report shows 557 nursing visits, a daily average of 22, and 117 to infectious disease cases. Winchester ranks second in state TB fund-raising. seven scarlet fever and three typhoid patients received 84 visits.

District Nurse Association Court House H. D. Fuller D. W. Ritenour Christmas Seal Fund Tuberculosis Society Winchester Josephine F. Arthur Evelyn C. Dean City Health Department University Hospital Kiwanis Rotary Clubs

China Rejects New Demands of Japan in Shanghai Peace Talks

The Chinese national government rejected Japan’s new peace talk demands as Shanghai quieted after a month of war. Lo Wen Kan, China’s foreign minister, announced the stance. Reports from Nanking said a battle was underway at Taitsang, 25 miles NW, as Japanese forces reportedly attacked Chinese troops. Japanese officials denied fighting at Taitsang, saying they held positions east of a line between Nanziang and Kating. Travelers heard distant artillery to the northwest. In Manchuria, Manchurian troops under Su Ping-Wen revolted against Mah Chen-Shan’s Heilungkiang regime and forces connected to Manchuria and Hailar stations on the western Chinese Eastern Railway. Su Ping-Wen’s units were once part of Ting Chao’s railway guard.

Associated Press Shanghai Lo Wen-Kan Nanking Taitsang Here Japan Nanziang Kating Chenju Shangai Tokyo Renge Manchus Manchuria Su Ping- Wen Mah Chen-Shan Manchur Hailar Su Ping-Wen Ting Chao Chinese Eastern Railway Guard

Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Tonight

The Sarah Zane Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting at 8 o clock tonight led by Captain R B Brown. The notice is signed by Brown as commander.

Sarah Zane Fire CO

Budget Bill Moves in Senate Amid Delays and Debates

Richmond March 3 The budget bill totaling about 85 million dollars faced delay in the Senate after a floor discussion led by finance chair W A Garrett. House and Senate changes adjusted the expected surplus to 107 thousand dollars as committees advanced motor vehicle and other bills, while several measures were shelved or amended.

Richmond Senate W. A. Garrett House Senate Finance Committee George W. Layman Craig Garrett Gary Saunders- Layman Banking Loan Bandy General Laws Committee Dan Coleman Certified Public George W. Herring Prince William W. Basil Bruce Farmville Appropriations Committee Farmville State Teachers College Varney Lynchburg

One Person Hart In Auto Crash Is Uncomfortable

Mrs. Minnie A. Rose, 58, of Frederick Md, injured in an automobile crash near Millwood Clarke County Wednesday night, is very uncomfortable at Memorial Hospital with a broken collarbone and nervous shock. Other occupants William Rose Hilda Kidwiller Rose and Ula Pierce, all of Frederick, are confined in hospital and reported as satisfactory. Driver William Rose says the car crashed through a fence and overturned after being dazed by a brick strike from his brother in law.

Minnie A. Rose Oe Md Millwood Clarke County Memorial Hospital William Rose Hilda Kidwiller Rose Ula Pierce Frederick Rose

Rousas Fire Company Sets Friday March Meeting Time Change

Rouss Fire Company announces a regular meeting on Friday night March 4 at 7 pm sharp in the hall with a change in time to first aid instruction. All members are urged to attend promptly. Lee M Lamp, President.

It Pays to Walk Eye Strain Ad by Hodgson and Brown

An old notice advertises eye strain relief with the slogan It Pays to Walk. Hodgson and Brown promote free eye examinations and urge readers to seek investigation into symptoms like headaches blurred vision dizziness and nervousness.

Hodgson & Brown

South End Hose Company Meeting Called for March 7

The South End Hose Company holds a business meeting Monday night March 7. Captain Foreman reminds every member to be present. Secretary unsure.

South End Hose Company Foreman

Baby chicks and custom hatching prices at Robinson's Hatchery

Robinson's Hatchery in Kernstown Virginia advertises baby chicks and custom hatching services with reasonable prices. The ad lists phone contact 2020F21 and appears on a 1p-61-20 page section with multiple item references.

Robinson's Hatchery Kernstown

Measure Extends State Takeover of County Roads

Harman House bill advancing Byrd plan to take over 40 000 miles of county roads and abolish local levies would create a secondary system funded by at least 2 000 000 for road work plus 2 000 per mile for cities where state highways run. Counties may vote to exempt, with nonparticipating areas receiving no extra funds.

Senate Conway Saunders State Board of Education Virginia Sons of Confederate Veterans United Daughters of the Confederacy Blow At Muzzey History Robert Noell Radford Nathaniel Early Greene Muzzey Senate Committee On Public Institutions and Education W. Worth Smith Smith E. H. Allen Fairfax Gunston Hall Commonwealth Louis Hertle Vivian Page House Hall C. C. Louderback Page County Richmond Harman House Byrd Senate Roads Committee E. J. Harvey John W. Rust George W. Layman Craig Rust Boards of Supervisors Highway Department Highway Commission J. Belmont Woodson The

Promotions in Company I By Richmond Board

Second Lieut George F Miller of Company I 116th Infantry Virginia National Guard was promoted to first lieutenant after an examining board in Richmond. Capt Paul R Hartman commands Company I and Miller is Handley High School and Citizens Military Training Camp graduate. Sergeant Asbury H Jackson promoted to second lieutenant by same board. Jackson enlisted in 1925 and is Handley High School and CMTC graduate.

George F. Miller One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard Richmond Baxter Morrow Grady Paul R. Hartman Handley Miller Handley High School Citizen's Camp Perry Ge Benning Eatsian Jackson Asbury H. Jackson Citizens’ Military Training Camp Infantry

Threats Against Father of Kidnapped Boy Reveal Motive

In Niles Ohio on March 4 authorities pursued a theory that revenge drove the kidnapping of James DeJute Jr. The contractor James DeJute received threats years earlier from "black-handers" warned to be on the lookout for trouble. His 11 year old son remained missing with no ransom note yet found.

Associated Press Niles Ohio James DeJute A. W. DeJute James James, Jr

City Man Convicted for Drunken Driving

Garfield Clark of this city was convicted before County Magistrate A J Tavenner yesterday afternoon for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Judge Tavenner fined $100 and suspended 30 days in jail. F B Morris, present at arrest by state officer Raymond Bayliss, was fined $10 for drunkenness.

Garfield Clark A. J. Tavenner Tavenner F. B. Morris Clark Raymond Bayliss

Senator Woodson Opposes Woodson Road Authority Amendment

The Woodson amendment was overwhelmingly rejected as Senator Layman argued it would force a broad road take in. Senator Woodson opposed reporting the bill, voting against the measure.

Layman Woodson

Sympathy Sent the Lindberghs Prominent Men At Meeting

William E. Cooper presided as speeches by notable locals reaffirmed faith in the annual festival and its use as an advertising medium for this section.

William E. Cooper

Sympathy To Lindberghs By Mass Meeting

A mass meeting at the George Washington Hotel adopts a resolution expressing sincere sympathy to Mrs. Lindbergh and Colonel C A Lindbergh of Hopewell New Jersey over the kidnapping of their baby. The group, meeting on the eve of Ninth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival planning, hopes the child remains safe and urges resolution.

George Washington Hotel C. A. Lindbergh Beca Charles A. Lindbergh Hopewell New Jersey

Festival planners body pledges greater Apple Blossom fete

The 1932 Apple Blossom Festival mass meeting in Winchester drew strong local and regional turnout including railroad and industrial leaders. Speakers urged beauty, future plans, and honoring George Washington while presenting the festival’s tribute to the apple blossom.

George Washington Cooper William E. Cooper F. Amos Shryock R. Gray Williams Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Williams Winchester Charles A. Lindbergh Star John M. Gibbs Washington United States Gibbs E. W. Scheer Baltimore Scheer

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Linederghs Eaglet Cardinal Hayes Nassau Bahamas St. Patrick's Cathedral Weasiti N China Taitsung R. B. Brown Alison U. D.C Hart Rouss Fire Company Lee M. Lamp, Pres South End Hose Coo BABY Commission Geo. F. Miller A. H. Jackson Fete Lindberghs
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