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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1936
Page
10
Harold A. Sims allegedly tricked two robbers by surrendering his wallet then sped away with $1,000 in cash. An arrest is sought by authorities.
A devotional piece urging daily fellowship with Christ to gain consolation and grace. It emphasizes humility, obedience, and bearing suffering as key for a true Christian walk, citing I John 3 and urging quiet trust in God’s will.
Boston May 14 A 74 year old special district court justice Patrick J Duane former mayor of Waltham challenged Governor James M Curley to meet him in physical combat in the House of Representatives auditorium He proposed that boxing gloves be supplied if budget allows Duane nicknamed Silk Hat said he would give the Governor a choice of weapons and noted he still has the two mitts he left Ireland with this month
Democrats of Norfolk announced backing for Roosevelt at the Virginia Democratic state convention set for June 16. Monroe Ward chose 17 delegates with a Roosevelt pledge, and Madison Ward elected 34 Roosevelt-instructed delegates. The Norfolk delegation now has 88 votes under the unit rule.
Fred Fran presented a fish story in Appleton claiming a northern lake catch of a mounted specimen with a trout head and tail and fur on the body. He offered no location for the trap or lake.
Will Rogers's A Connecticut Yankee returns to Capitol Theatre this Sunday midnight through Tuesday after fan requests. Rogers travels to King Arthur era via dream and uses modern tricks to outwit foes and rescue a damsel from Queen Morgan Le Fay played by Myrna Loy.
Wetzel was found guilty of common assault by a Shenandoah jury and sentenced to 90 days in jail plus a one dollar fine with heavy court costs. The judge noted the penalty could have ranged from one to ten years. Wetzel was charged with attempting to shoot Deputy Sheriff Paul B. Borden and was wounded by Sheriff Carl F. Gochenour during the attempted arrest.
West Virginia primary results show Gov Landon leading as the Republican delegates race solidifies. Key figures include Walter Hallanan listing 15 of 16 leaders as committed to Landon, with Carl Bachman elected as a delegate in the 1st district. Senate and governor contests show Shott leading Nesbitt and Summers Sharp ahead of Lewis Miller, while Neely and Holt secure renomination and gubernatorial backing. Roosevelt and Borah receive slight opposition in their parties.
Unanimous Chicago wives of Ralph and Charles Gimino sue for divorce each alleging domestic strikes twice. Each seeks custody of a minor child and permission to resume her maiden name.
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