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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1938

Page

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Riots Between Fatherland Front and Nazis Roil Austrian Cities

In Vienna and Graz street clashes injure at least 40 and lead to mass arrests as Nazi and Fatherland Front supporters clash amid calls for a plebiscite on Austrian independence. Police and troops are deployed. violence spikes as crowds flood Vienna’s main arteries and Graz sees mass meetings and patrols.

Vienna Graz Austria Ee For Sunday Kurt Schuschnig Fathed Front Styria Fatherland Front Hitler Schuschnigg Germany Kaerntner- Strasse Nazis

Apple Week prompts wait on business forecast

Mr Winchester notes doctors expect slow business the week of April 14 to 21 designated Apple Week. The Roanoke World-News praises a Harpers Ferry chef for a double-decker apple pie that pleased President Hoover during his era and invites the editor to Winchester for similar culinary treats while noting portions and future guidance.

Roanoke The World- News Harpers Ferry Herbert Hoover Winchester

Senior Scout Parley To Be Weekend Event

The Shenandoah Area 8 S A will attend a regional Senior Scouting conference at Johnstown Pennsylvania on Saturday and Sunday. Scouting leaders Dan Henry C S Hartman and James Early will represent Winchester and Charles Town at the meeting focused on Sea Scouting and Explorer Scouting for boys 15 and older. A possible Senior Scout unit could form in Winchester for older boys if a sponsor is found.

Shenandoah B. 8 S. A Johnstown Dan Henry C. S. Hartman Winchester James Early Charles Town W. Va

Kin Not Injured In Great Floods

Mrs H B Bardshar reports relatives in Los Angeles escaped uninjured amid severe floods that stranded Laurel Canyon residents. Water 4 to 5 feet deep, debris filled canyons, and power and hot water outages left many in darkness overnight as mountains and canyons unleashed destruction.

Laurel Canyon

Public Sale Notice at 328 N Cameron St

A public sale is planned for March 12 at 1 30 p m at 328 North Cameron Street opposite Sniders. Antiques household goods corner cupboard dishes and tables will be offered. C I Brumback is the auctioneer.

N. Cameron St Sniders Mar C. I. Brumback

Blum Given Mandate to Set Up a Cabinet in France

Paris dispatch reports Leon Blum accepted President Albert Lebrun's mandate to form a new cabinet replacing Camille Chautemps. Chautemps resigned after failing to gain decree powers and amid Socialist opposition. Blum barn- storms the Elysee with party support and Communist backing while warning of lost cabinet liberty due to past changes. The treasury is said to be in a safe position despite a projected 400 million dollar deficit from armaments. Chautemps and ministers left the chamber as the Socialist response looms.

Paris Leon Blum Albert Lebrun Camille Chautemps Chautemps Blum First People's Front Elysee Palace Lebrun Socialist Bac People's Front Chamber Edouard Herriot Albert Serol Socialist Group Herriot

Holmes Carlisle Dies In Gas Puff At Postoffice

Holmes Carlisle 54 a Clarke county resident died in Berryville Virginia after a stove in the postoffice building released a puff of gas striking him in the face and causing immediate collapse. He had been in frail health and was assisting with postoffice duties when the incident occurred about 7 am. Dr A P Osborne attended but could not help. He left a widow formerly Miss Hattie McAtee. Funeral arrangements had not been made by mid afternoon.

Berryville Holmes Carlisle Clarke County Postoffice Carlisle A. P. Osborne Mr. Carlisle John Carlisle Hattie McAtee

C C C Camps at Front Royal and Edinburg to be Abolished

Civilian Conservation Corps director Robert Fechner ordered a 291 camp reduction by July 1 to fit the 1938 39 budget. About 1 210 camps remain with 10 closed by October 31 and 3 000 camp officers dismissed. Abandonment likely begins May 31 with shifts of enlisted personnel to other camps.

Washington Robert Fechner Civilian Conservation Corps Fechner Alaska Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii Virginia Edinburg Natural Bridge Station Front Royal Bedford Cumberland Dawn Cleveland Ridgeway Danville Fort Monroe Fort Belvoir

Weaver To Be Bankers Guest At March Meeting

State Senator Aubrey Weaver of Front Royal Va will be the principal speaker at the Clearing House Association of Frederick Clarke Warren Page and Shenandoah counties dinner meeting in New Market Va Monday March 21 Shirley H Smith of Woodstock Va cashier of Shenandoah County Bank and Trust Company will also speak The session marks the first in New Market since the association was organized and will discuss legislation affecting banking and public financial institutions

New Market Aubrey Weaver Front Royal Clearing House Association Frederick, Clarke Warren, Page Shenandoah New Market Va Shirley H. Smith Woodstock Shenandoah County Bank and Trust Company Association Winchester Weaver General Assembly

Desertion Charges Loom in Ryan Case After Miami Arrest

Mrs May me Ryan accuses millionaire Thomas Fortune Ryan II of non support and wife desertion. The Wyoming born wife says she has endured over two years of separation after a six year marriage begun amid a Wyoming dude ranch romance.

Mayme Ryan Thomas Fortune Ryan Miami

Death of John W. Nail in An Advanced Age

John W. Nail of North Braddock Street died last night in the Stonewall Jackson house at age 84. He had been in declining health for over a year and death came around 8 o clock. Born June 28 1863 near Newark New Jersey he was the son of German immigrants Anna Kimberley Nagle and John Nagle and spent most of his life in Winchester and Frederick County.

John W. Nail North Braddock Street Mr. Nail Stonewall Germany Winchester Frederick County

Judge Williams Recuses From Pingley Trial

Judge Williams issues an order disqualifying himself from presiding over the Commonwealth of Virginia vs. George W. Pingley, charged with the slaying of J. W. Newcome. The clerk is instructed to certify the ruling to Virginia’s Governor for a replacement judge to be designated for the April 5, 1938 trial.

Williams George W. Pingley J. W. Newcome J .W. Newcome Frederick County Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia

Virginia Education Association Takes School Matter to Polls

The Virginia Education Association announced it will take the state school issue to the polls in next year’s primary due to limited action on the three point unified program. The group seeks nine month terms, a $720 teacher salary, retirement reform, and free textbooks with proposed $1 million yearly funding to raise term length and average pay.

Virginia Education Association Richmond Virginia Education Association Today Virginia General Assembly C. J Heatwole Association

Treasury Studies Alternatives To Close Tax Gap

Secretary Morgenthau said the Treasury is preparing alternate revenue-raising proposals to cover a 41 million dollar gap after the House defeated a special tax on closely held corporations. Representative Robertson of Virginia proposed raising the liquor tax to bring in 35 million dollars as a possible option. Morgenthau planned to brief House Democrats and may send substitute proposals to Chairman Doughton.

Representative Robertson Virginia Washington Morgenthau Treasury Doughton House Ways and Means Congress

Wenders Opens New Fashion Center in Winchester

Wenders of Winchester launches Friday night reception for its expanded Fashion Center at 119 North Loudoun Street. The remodel doubles showroom space, adds indirect lighting, and doubles staff in anticipation of higher sales while the public views the new stock. The store restarts Saturday at 9 am, marking nearly thirteen years since opening on March 13 1925.

Wender’s of Winchester North Loudoun Street Wender’s

Jail bill to cost Winchester four hundred dollars

Richmond March 10 The Cather Page Tuck jail reform bill passed the Senate and faces the House with an estimated cost to the state of 400000. If enacted as drawn Winchester would incur 399.75 Frederick 716.22 and Clarke 210.94. House committee assigned for further study.

Richmond Senate House Winchester Frederick Clarke

Sarah Zane Fire Co. March Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. will be held Friday evening March 11 at 8 p m. All members are requested to be present for important business. L M Crabill Captain.

Sarah Zane Fire Co L. M. Crabill

New 2 Billion Water Resource Plan Sent to Congress

President Roosevelt transmits a comprehensive national plan for conserving and developing water resources. The report calls for 2.11 billion dollars in federal and non federal projects over six years, with 891 million in federal and 1.22 billion in non federal investments.

Congress National Resources Committee Washington Roosevelt Senate Army Engineers

Golfers Elect L. D. Arnold As Their President

The Winchester Golf Club board of governors elected officers for the ensuing year. Lester D. Arnold was named president, Wendell B. Goode vice president, J. Victor Arthur secretary, and Philip R. Fowle treasurer. The current board also includes T. B. Patton Clarke T. Cooper W. E. Cooper Ed C. Parker J. Clifford Grim and Edward E. Stone. An executive committee equals the president vice president and secretary. Committees will be appointed soon and the club organized for an early start.

The Winchester Golf Club Lester D. Arnold Wendell B. Goode J. Victor Arthur Philip R. Fowle T. B. Patton Clarke T. Cooper W. E. Cooper Ed. C. Parker

Search resumes for lost plane in Sierra mountains

Fresno reports ground expeditions planned to search for the airliner missing with nine aboard since March 1. An unsuccessful aerial search and belief the plane may not be found until snow melts did not deter ground parties spurred by TWA offering 1000 dollars for locating the aircraft.

Fresno Calif Here TWA

Local Stock Auction at Partners Merchants Bank and Hotel

Local stock auction set for Saturday March 12 at eleven A M. A few shares of Partners and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company stock and preferred stock of the George Washington Hotel available. Dunn and Duvall Auctioneers.

Partners Merchants National Bank and Trust Company George Washington Dunn & Duvall

John M Leight Farm Auction Near Grimes

197 acres of fine limestone land with a comfortable residence and a large bank barn. Located 1 mile north of Grimes, the property will be sold in front of the Court House on Saturday March 12 1938.

Grimes Court House

Virginia House passes old age relief bill amid conference

The Virginia House of Delegates amended and passed the Senate old age relief bill to conform with its own version and sent it to a conference committee. The body also approved an amended Senate bill raise the pay of Chief Justice and associate justices and backed the Rosenberg housing bill.

Richmond House of Delegates Senate Horace Edwards House Edwards Leon Bazile E. B. Moore W. N. Neff Donald Stant Supreme Court of Appeals Price John W. Rust Glascock Wilson Wickham Senate Finance Committee Stephens Hampton Roads J. T. Coleman John N. Sebrell Norfolk C. H. Morrissett Dairies Morrissett

Mama Performs Marriage Rite For Her Son

In Homerville Georgia on March 10 Kate C Pafford clerk of Clinch county issued a marriage license and officiated as her son Hollis Leon Pafford wed Martha Smith Gordy a local high school teacher The mother expressed a wish to be a good mother-in-law as she conducted the ceremony

Homerville Kate C. Pafford Hollis Leon Pafford

Special Meeting of the Friendship Fire Co

A special meeting of the Friendship Fire Company is set for Thursday evening March 10 at 8 o clock to decide on purchasing a new ambulance. All members urged to attend and reminded of Miles B. Deans Antique Sale at 326 WN Cameron St Winchester March 15.

Friendship Fire Company Richard Miles B. Dean Cameron St Winchester

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Austrian John J. Bennett, Jr Federal Securities and Exchange Commission Richard Whitney & Co New York New York State John J. Benentt, Jr Ambrose V. McCall Richard Whitney George Whitney J. P. Morgan & Co Central Press MR Winchester Shenandoah Area Chamber of Deputies Battles Young Ryan Judge Williams L. D. Arnold John M. Leight Mama Friendship Fire CO
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