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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1936

Page

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Lowlanders Flee Before New Floods Across Ohio Valley

Ohio river floods force evacuations from Knoxville to Brid geport with 150 homes at risk and a 35 to 40 foot crest forecast. Dayton area and Wheeling report rising waters as relief efforts and flood control funding rise, and the Red Cross reports donations totaling over 2.5 million.

Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Chattanooga Guntersville Bridgeport Alabama Weather Bureau Yesay Ohio Valley Ohio Wheeling W. Va Marietta Steubenville Portsmouth Louisville Owensboro Henderson County Illinois Wabash Mississippi Washington National Resources Committee Harry L. Hopkins Red Cross

Exhibition of Pictures At Handley High School

MA Winchester urges visitors to the Handley high school exhibition this week. Loaned by the Washington Water Color Club and shown with local school support and the American Federation of Art, the show includes designs and water colors by advanced Handley students.

Handley High School Washington Water Color Club American Federation of Art Handley

No Real Peace Without Equality Says Hitler

Adolf Hitler told an immense audience that true world peace requires equality among nations. He argued there can be no victors or vanquished or honored and dishonored, claiming the Reich is a genuine democracy and independent.

Hitler Essen Adolf Hitler Ers Reich Third Reich Weimar Republic

Field refuses to release city information

City Manager Arthur M. Field remains silent on public affairs amid council objections to publicity. He cites criticism from some council members for withholding details and says policy definitions await council guidance. Water inquiries also declined pending council action.

Arthur M. Field Field

Heart Ailment Fatal To Mrs Rutherford

Mrs Katharine Childs Rutherford died at Memorial Hospital from a sudden heart collapse. She was the wife of Clarke county farmer Jack Rutherford and part of a prominent local family. She had been ill with a heart condition and was brought to the hospital for possible surgery, which was postponed. Her death followed a rapid onset before doctors could revive her. Relatives and friends in Clarke and Jefferson counties were shocked by the loss.

Memorial Hospital Katherine Childs Rutherford Jack Rutherford Clarke County Rutherford Clarke Jefferson

Lamb Sleeps With Head On Dog's Flanks

An Albin household shows an unusual pair as a Beagle dog bonds with a two month old lamb owned by A. J. Tavenner. They eat together and share a sack hallway bed with the lamb resting its head on the dog's flank after being bottle-nursed since birth.

A. J. Tavenner Albin Taverner

For Rent Offices of J E Robertson Furnished or Over Postal

Office space for rent from J E Robertson with optional furnishings. Also an office available over the Postal building. Applicants contact J H Henry. Dated March 27.

J. E. Robertson J. H. Henry

Cameron Suffered Gunshot Wound Near Shenandoah River

Joseph Cameron aged 40 from Howellsville near Morgan's Ford was shot at his home around 10:30 AM while assisting with a sheep disturbance. He was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital, conscious until surgery at 3 PM, with a slim chance of survival. water covered the Morgan's Ford bridge delaying transport.

Front Royal Joseph Cameron Winchester Memorial Hospital Cameron Howellsville Morgan’s Ford Shenandoah River Here Wirchester Institution Ameron Luther Board Farm C. H. Grant Linden Delaplane Paris

Lenten Services Planned at Centenary Reformed Church

The Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger will lead special Lenten services at 7:45 this evening in Centenary Reformed Church.

S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church

Probing Taking On Larger at Hauptmann Case Discussed

The House committee heard claims of discrepancies in Hauptmann evidence and debated a possible reprieve to study the case. The carpenter's execution is set for Tuesday night. Also the veterans inquiry in Florida relief camps was told delays prevented evacuation due to hurricane warnings. President Roosevelt extended France-US talks deadline to May 15 for the preciprocal trade treaty. A long list of groups sought permission to testify at hearings on the new tax program.

Bruno Richard Hauptmann Arch Loney PWA Loney Hauptman Carpenter House Veterans Committee Florida Wilcox Senate Lobby Committee William Randolph Hearst House Roosevelt France United States Ways and Means Committee

Reynoldstown Wins Grand National at Aintree

Major Noel Furlong's Reynoldstown, ridden by Walwyn, wins the Grand National by about 20 lengths over Ego after a grueling 30 jumps at Aintree. Castle Irwell finishes seventh as Usual Heavy Toll takes its toll with Avenger breaking his neck and being destroyed. Crown Prince, Inverseable, Provocative, and others falter. Davy Jones exits near finish. Reynolds town clocks 9:37, beating last year’s time.

Aintree Eng Noel Furlong Reynoldstown Walwyn Ego Bachelor Prince Castle Irwell G. H Pete) Bostwick John Hay Whitney Double Crossed Violet Mundy Avenger A. Milmay Davy Jones Crown Prince Inversible Provocative Whitney Royal Random Rod and Gun J. B. Snow Delaneige Jesse Metcalf Kiltor Wee Ata Newgether New York

Mrs Mace Dies of Pneumonia at 76 in Winchester

Mrs Katherine Miller Mace, long time Winchester resident and widow of Theodore Mace of Hagerstown, Md, died at 7:45 this morning at 302 South Braddock Street after a brief illness from pleurisy developing into pneumonia. She was 76. She was born Katherine Miller, daughter of James and Jane Houck Miller of Strasburg, Va, and lived in Hagerstown for years before moving to Winchester to care for her uncle Charles W Houck. Continued on page three.

Katherine Miller Mace Winchester South Braddock Street Mace Theodore Mace Hagerstown Katherine Miller James and Jane Houck Miller Strasburg Charles W. Houck

Funeral Services Monday Afternoon For Fred L Glaize

Funeral services for Fred L Glaize Sr prominent Winchester businessman and City Council president will be held Monday at 3 o clock from the family residence 112 East Piccadilly Street. Rev Dr Luther A Thomas of Grace Lutheran Church and Rev E B McGukin of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will officiate with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers will be chosen from Glaize employees. The body is being brought east with Mrs Glaize and her brother and sister in law Dr and Mrs P W Boyd.

Fred. L. Glaize Winchester San Francisco West Coast Piccadilly Street Luther A. Thomas Grace Lutheran Church Glaize

Vera Stretz Admits She Slew Dr. Fritz Gebhardt

Vera Stretz testified in her defense that she fatally shot Dr. Fritz Gebhardt, her wealthy former lover and employer. The 32 year old secretary confessed to the act after her attorney pressed her on the motive and details of their relationship and a prior West Indies cruise aboard the Vulcania.

Vera Stretz Fritz Gebhardt New York Samuel Leibowitz Gebhardt Leibowitz West Indies

Hauptmann Hopes for an Escape From the Chair

In Trenton Col Mark O Kimberling reports Hauptmann says he feels something will happen as Governor Hoffman signals no new reprieve without developments. The warden denies a sensational claim Hauptmann altered his ransom story. Attorney General Wilentz to issue a statement on reprieve tomorrow morning.

Trenton Mark O. Kimberling State Prison Bruno Richard Hauptmann Hauptmann Kimberling Hoffman Lindbergh Bronx Mark ©. Kimberling The States Prison Wilentz III David T. Wilentz

Marooned Night in School Amid Flood Sheltering

Teachers pupils and 3 bus drivers spent the night in the school after flooding cut off access. Honor roll lists students from first through ninth grades and several staff members who aided during the emergency.

Walter Adams Frank Flowers Lucy March Goldie McIlwee William McIlwee Lester Loy jBack Creek Isaacs Creek Alice Flowers Elizabeth Kelsoe Robert Tinsman Mary Cooper Ray Lee Delvin June DeHaven Katherine Davis Roxanna Batt William Berry Elwood Fletcher Rutle Peacemaker Helen Grubbs O’nile Omps Howard DeHaven

Golden Rulers To Attend Service At Braddock Street Church

The Golden Rule Bible Class and city churchmen are urged to attend revival services at Braddock Street Methodist Church tonight. Rev. McIntyre will preach a challenging sermon as the meeting continues through next Sunday evening.

Golden Rule Bible Braddock Street Methodist Church McIntyre Gadara Jesus Braddock Church

Rev W O Talbert Declines Bethesda Pastorate

The Rev W O Talbert of this city declines the Bethesda Methodist Episcopal Church South pastorate near Washington D C on the Rockville pike due to other evangelistical engagements. New suits coats and accessories Moling Cather.

W. O. Talbert Bethesda Methodist Episcopal Church South Washington, D. C Rockville Pike Moling & Cather

James B Parks Dies After Illness At 65

James Booth Parks of Kernstown died at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness due to complications. He would have turned 66 on April 3. Survived by widow Ina Parks and son E Earl Parks and daughter Mabel Barrick. funeral Sunday at 2 30 from Parlett Funeral Home, Rev G H Clark officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

James Booth Parks Hardy County W.va Kernstown Mem Reymann Wardensville W. Va Seventh Day Adventist Church Mr. Parks Mount Hebron Cemetery

Growers Advised To Discontinue Tar Oil Spray

W. S. Hough of the Winchester Research Laboratory warns apple growers to stop tar oil sprays except for late varieties like Romes and Yorks this week. Do not use tar oil after this week. wait for buds to show green at the ends before resuming sprays, and avoid oil and cresylic acid or lime sulfur and nicotine until the proper bud stage in early spring.

W. S. Hough Winchester Research Laboratory

Police To Get New Uniforms By Apple Blossom Festival

Winchester police will wear blue serge uniforms by the Apple Blossom Festival. Contract awarded to Frank Gearing, East Piccadilly, after submitting material samples and a low bid. E. J. Snapp, police committee chair, announced the decision.

Winchester Frank Gearing East Piccadilly Street E. J. Snapp

Hoffman decries Hauptmann case as unfair and prejudiced

Governor Harold G. Hoffman denounces the Hauptmann prosecution as marked by passion and prejudice. He claims the case reeks of unfairness and asserts that if the prosecution would grant him the right he would respond.

Gov. Hoffman Hauptmann Trenton Nej Harold G. Hoffman

Hoffmann hints at no further reprieve for Hauptmann

Governor Hoff man said he would not grant another reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann, who was convicted in Hunterdon county early last year of the Lindbergh baby murder. He spoke derisively of Prosecutor Anthony M. Hauck Jr. in the statement.

Anthony M. Hauck, Jr Hunterdon County Bruno Hauptmann Hoffman

World News at a Glance: Mixed Global Events

Vera Stretz admits shooting her former employer and lover Dr. Fritz Gebhardt in New York. Townsend pension receipts total 771964.09 from 1934 to 1936. Hauptmann story about Lindbergh ransom questioned in Trenton. Grand National winner Reynolds­town at Aintree before 200k crowd. Hitler claims world peace requires equal partners at Krupp Works. Mussolini invites Madariaga to Rome for peace talks. Among air disaster victims in Mexico City are six women and eight men. Japanese and Manchukugan forces observed on far eastern frontier in Moscow report. Spain sees fresh political violence with two dead and eight wounded in Madrid.

New York Vera Stretz Fritz Gebhardt Washington Townsend Old Age Pension Organization Trenton N. J Hauptmann Aintree Eng Reynoldstown Sissen Germany Hitler Krupps Rome Mussolini Salvador de Madariaga Spain League of Nations Mexico City Central America Moscow Far Madrid

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Krupp Artare Kerr Street Virginia Avenue Evening Star Townsend Congress House Committee Robert B. Clements Major Noel Furlong America Blonde Vulcania Dr. Kessler Havana Golden Rulers James B. Parks Anthony Hauck New Jersey Lashes Harold Hoffman World News
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