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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1936

Page

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Garment Unit Dismisses Seventy Suspended in Labor Rift

The executive board of the Ladies' Workers' Union meets to decide the garment workers fate amid a rift between the A F L and the committee for industrial organization. The board suspends John L Lewis and other unions while weighing reinstatement at Tampa next week.

Washington Ladies’ Workers’ Union An- Federation of Labor Committee For Gart Union John Lanitation William Keen A. F. of L Garment Workers Puntry Tampa Lewis Garment Workers Board David Dubinsky Orkers United Mine Workers Federation Fordustrial Organization L. Craft Lines Pittsburgh William Green Green A. F Executive Council

Armistice Day Reflections On War Ties And Patriotism

Mr Winchester notes unrest worldwide as Armistice Day nears. He recalls world war casualties and urges veterans to march for fallen comrades and offer prayers. He says war remains a defining force shaping nations and civic resolve.

America

Lewis and Len weigh in for Wembley title fight

John Lewis of Phoenix Arizona weighed 173 12 pounds and his British challenger Len Y weighed in at the London Wembley Stadium scales ahead of their 15 round world lightweight championship bout tonight.

London John Lewis Phoenix Ariz Len Y Wembley Stadium

Elaine Barrie Becomes John Barrymore Bride in Yuma

Elaine Barrie, 22, wed Hollywood actor John Barrymore in Yuma Arizona with Justice Earl A Free man performing the ceremony. Barrymore, age listed as 48, jokes about luck as he receives a small horseshoe.

Elaine Barrie John Barrymore Yuma Ariz Eele Elaine Los Angeles Earl A. Freeman Mrs. Barrymore Barrymore Miss Barrie Dolores Costello New York

Barrymore Tests Prospective Actress in Hospital Visit

Barrymore invited her to his hospital room where she spoke of stage ambitions and he then gave her a trial in his company. The session marked a pivotal moment in the aspiring actress career path.

Barrymore

Train Kills Dr. Jos. Mayo in Wisconsin Crash

Dr. Joseph G. Mayo, 34, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Mayo of Rochester Minnesota, was killed when his automobile was struck by the North Coast Limited train near Alma Wisconsin. He had been on a Mississippi river hunting trip. his dog also died. The train, en route to Chicago, dragged the wreckage a mile after the impact as the engineer reacted to the sudden collision.

Alma Wis Joseph G. Mayo Charles H. Mayo Rochester Minn North Coast Limited Northern Pacific Mayo Mississippi River Dr. Mayo Chicago

German liner Westerland rescues Isis survivor in Atlantic

A cabin boy from the lost motor ship Isis was rescued by the German liner Westerland about 200 miles east of Land's End after a storm. Winds disabled services at Folkestone while the Queen Mary and two other ships aided the Isis, which carried a crew of about 40 on its Hamburg registry voyage to Philadelphia and Gulf ports.

London Westerland Isis Hamburg-America Line Westernland Land’s End Channel Air and Water Services Folkestone Mirror Seminole Land's End Lloyd's Shipping Hamburg Philadelphia Gulf of Mexico

Death of William F. Harrison Former B&O Freight Agent

Announcement of the death of William F. Harrison a longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad freight agent dies Saturday afternoon at Sibley Hospital Washington D C He had lived in Washington for several years Funeral services were conducted there by a Washington Cathedral staff minister and his body was sent to Baltimore for cremation per his wishes ashes to be interred at the Episcopal Church graveyard in Point Continued On Page Seven

Winchester William F. Harrison Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Sibley Hospital Washington D. C Harrison Washington Cathedral Baltimore Episcopal Church Point

Local man dies of infantile paralysis at Memorial Hospital

Charles H Flowers age 26 of Bartonsville died at Memorial Hospital from infantile paralysis or poliomyelitis after Friday onset. He was a son of H J and his Frederick county family and had been farming and later worked in a local fruit by product plant.

Charles Harry Flowers Bartonsville Memorial Hospital Flowers H. J. Flowers Frederick County

Suspect Held In Fire Alarms Case

Police hold an unnamed man for investigation after two early morning fires. A pile of cardboard boxes burned behind Wenders store at 12.25 am and a mattress fire occurred on a rear porch at the Virginia Restaurant at 2.50 am.

Wender Virginia Cameron Street

All Wall Paper Sale Cuts Prices at Hillyard Co

Hillyard Wall Paper & Paint Co announces reductions of 25 to 50 percent on all wall coverings. Phone 62 listed for inquiries, promotion dated (11-9-1p-3t).

Hillyard Wall Paper & Paint Co

Roosevelt urges national labor legislation push

President Roosevelt told the third National Conference on Labor Legislation the country has given legislators a mandate to adopt comprehensive labor reforms. He urged states to enact laws for decent conditions, healthful workplaces, support during incapacity, unemployment, old age, shorter hours, adequate pay, housing, and elimination of child labor. He pledged federal support where issues cross state lines.

Washington Third National Conference On Labor Legislation Roosevelt

Home Stores Merit Trade

The Chamber of Commerce urges residents to buy locally to keep prosperity in their town. It argues competition is keen and only merit sustaining a business ensures growth, warning that dollars sent outside the community hurt local prospects.

Chamber of Commerce

Winchester Doctor Named Shenandoah Valley Dental President Elect

Dr. B M Knight Jr of Winchester was named president elect of the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association at the 24th annual Staunton convention. He defeated Dr C C Bowman of Waynesboro. J M Herr of Charlottesville became president for the year, with Ralph Snapp of Winchester elected to the executive council and Walter H Wunder of Woodstock as secretary treasurer. The meeting included resolutions honoring the late Dr George Heist of Winchester.

B. M. Knight, Jr Winchester Shenandooah Valley Dental Association Staunton Knight C. C. Bowman Waynesboro J. M. Herr Charlottesville Ralph Snapp Shenandoah Valley Association Walter H. Wunder Woodstock George Heist

Smoke Fire Causes Gold Fish Demise At Larrick Home

Fire under control at 1:40 am on South Cameron street but gold fish perished from asphyxiation in the Larrick apartment. Short circuit started blaze burning in the wall. studio couch damaged. Firefighting hampered by heavy smoke.

W. D. Larrick South Cameron Street

Farley Praised By Glass In Congratulatory Note

Postmaster General James A. Farley received a letter from Senator Carter Glass praising his campaign leadership. Glass commended Farley for frankness and keeping promises and noted his prophetic accuracy predicting Roosevelt's 46 of 48 states, likening him to Old Testament prophets.

Jim Farley Glass New York James A. Farley Carter Glass D.-Va Roosevelt

Oyster Supper and Chicken Dinner Benefit Notices

Oyster supper at Gore lodge hall 8 p m with Gore High School program and music. Benefit. Chicken dinner and supper Thursday November 12 from 12 to 9 30 p m at the home of Mrs A L Anderson White Hall benefit Mite Society price 50c

Gore Lodge Hall Gore High School A. L. Anderson White Hall Benefit Mite Society

School Interior Reopened After Renovations in Middletown

Middletown Community League invites patrons to inspect the renovated school interior during the league meeting on Thursday night November 12 at 7 30 oclock. The exterior has been repainted and the school heating system updated by the Frederick County School Board. Previously soot stained walls have fresh coats of paint and improved surroundings. The league funded 75 toward the work last spring and the school board supplemented.

Middletown Middletown Community League Community League Frederick County School Board

Veterans to march in Winchester on Armistice Day

Veterans from Robert Y. Conrad Post and Winchester Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will form at 10:30 a.m. in Winchester on Armistice Day to honor fallen comrades with a salute at 11 a.m. A parade along Piccadilly, Loudoun, and Washington streets leads to the county courthouse and Armistice Day church service. An 12:30 p.m. dinner follows at the George Washington Hotel with a banquet sponsored by the Auxiliary.

Winchester Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion George Washington Hotel Winchester Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Piccadilly Street Loudoun R B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Loudoun Street Cork Washington Street Washington

Motor Party in Mishap Near Upperville

Admiral and Mrs. Louis M. Nulton Dr and Mrs B B Dutton and their young son Ben barely escaped injury when their car skidded on a slippery road between Upperville and Middleburg Loudoun County and overturned. Everyone suffered only minor bruises and soreness. They left this city about 7 am Sunday to visit friends in Annapolis, where the Nultons once lived.

Louis M. Nulton B. B. Dutton Ben Annapolis Upperville Middleburg Loudoun County Admiral Nurton

Winchester Park Association Meeting Called for Thursday

President Ryland Conner calls a Winchester Park Association meeting for 8 o clock next Thursday evening in the City Hall council chamber. It is the first gathering in several months with several important business matters to be addressed and hoped for good attendance.

Winchester Park Association Ryland Conner Council

Madrid Bombardment by Fascists Strikes City Fortifications

Fascist air fleets bombed Madrid in four waves hitting the new city fortifications and central districts. Insurgent forces attacked from the west and south while government troops fought back. casualties ranged into dozens killed and hundreds wounded as shells hit the Toledo bridge area and the Puerta Del Sol.

H. E. Knoblaugh Madrid Avital Toledo Wheeling Red Cross Fascista Puerto del Sol Povern Ministry of War Alcorcon Puerta del Sol Times Square Toledo Bridge

Stores To Be Closed Armistice Day Observe Parade Events

The Retail Merchants Section of the Chamber of Commerce votes to observe Armistice Day as a holiday with most stores closing. Local grocers plan a partial holiday and many close by 10 30 to allow employees to attend the parade. Veterans groups commend merchants for cooperation in the Armistice celebration with complete closures by noon for some due to deliveries.

Chamber of Commerce

Special Attention Advertisers and Subscribers

The Star will be issued next Wednesday November 11 Armistice Day in place of the afternoon edition. Advertising for this edition must be in our hands by 4 PM Tuesday November 10.

Public Sale Notice for Farm Assets in Stephens City

Public sale set for November 11 1936 at 1 pm on the Mumaw farm 8S East Stephens City Virginia. Items include farm machinery corn fodder hay horses and cattle. Conducted by M O Friesse. Also closing notice for Winchester Cleaners Association dated Armistice Day.

Mumaw Farm E. Stephens City J. Friesse Winchester Cleaners Assoc

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Iboard Whey United Miners MR Winchester Lewis Heavier Train Dr. Jos. Mayo Mr. Harrison Washington Hospital Charles H. Flowers Moling & Cather Annals of Laws Home Stores Merit Trade Spain General Post Office Bank of Spain Admiralty Fine Arts Club Ministry of Education Phoenix Building Central Press Dr. Knight Middletown Leaguers Vets Fire Valley Nulton Mrs. Dutton the Evening Star
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