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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1935

Page

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Amended Farm Mortgage Act Held Invalid in Virginia Case

Judge John Paul ruled the amended Frazier Lemke Act unconstitutional in a Frederick County case involving Sherman Apple Orchard. Creditors H D Flood estate Farmers Merchants Bank Winchester and Mattie W Cooper asserted deeds of trust on the Shermans property. the suit sought to preserve farm land under the act, which the court dismissed.

The Star Harrisonburg John Paul United States District Court Abington Paul Virginia Supreme Court Frederick County John Clayton Sherman Mary Elizabeth Sherman James Strother Sherman H. D. Flood Farmers & Merchants National Bank and Trust Co Winchester Mattie W. Cooper Louisville Bank Radford Congress

Dwelling Demolished By An Explosion In Woodbridge

A two story frame dwelling exploded and burned early today in Woodbridge New Jersey. Debris flew across the street and windows were shattered for blocks. A 32 year old woman Bessie Willard was cut by glass and hospitalized. The cause of the blast remains undetermined.

Woodbridge N. J Bessie Willard Perth Amboy General Hospital

City Considers Licenses for canvassing Agents

Winchester advocates safeguards against fraudulent agents as complaints rise over undelivered magazines and goods. He suggests licensing or bonding and urges agents to avoid annoying door-to-door methods, noting vigilant residents often spot unauthenticated sellers.

Record Stratosphere Flight Data Sent To Washington

World of science awaits data from stratosphere fliers 13 miles high as Captains Orvil A. Anderson and Albert W. Stevens report a successful flight to 73 000 feet. Headosed weather delays and extreme cold while instruments and photographic plates were packed for shipment by the National Geographic Society and the Army Air Corps.

A. W. Stevens Orvil Anderson U. S. Army-National Geographic Society Rapid City S. D World of Science Earth White Lake Orvil A. Anderson Albert W. Stevens Washington National Geographic Society Army Air Corps Ballon Lover II Associated Press Kimball United States Army National Geographical Society

Council To Elect Fire Chief Tonight

A special Common Council meeting is set for 7 30 tonight to elect a successor to the late C L Barr as fire chief. Unfinished business is expected and representatives of fire companies have attended prior sessions awaiting broad company input before voting.

Common Council C. Lee Barr

Square dances at Ashley's Night Club near Berryville

Square dances held every Tuesday and Saturday nights at Ashley's Night Club east of Berryville Virginia at Castleman's Ferry. Open every night.

Ashley’s Berryville Castleman's Ferry

County Market Bond Election Set for Dec 3 in Frederick

Judge Philip Williams ordered a special election in Frederick county on December 3 from sunrise to sunset to decide on issuing not over 15000 in county bonds for a county market building at the hitching yard. The Frederick County Board of Supervisors requested the election after a mass meeting where about four to one endorsed the proposal following a briefing by Burr P. Harrison and C. I. Brumback.

Philip Williams Frederick County Burr P. Harrison C. I. Brumback Board of Supervisors

Chandler Seen as admirer of Virginia methods in Kentucky reform

In Richmond on November 12 Democratic Gov elect A B Chandler of Kentucky was reported to admire Virginia governance under Gov Harry F Byrd and to intend reorganizing Kentucky on Virginia lines. He cited Virginia’s 15 fundamental changes and reduction of boards from 100 to 8 to achieve balanced budgets.

Richmond A. B Happy) Chandler Kentucky Virginia Chandler Harry F. Byrd Byrd

Frederick County Voter Thanks for Support After Election

The note from R P Sager to the voters of Frederick County expresses gratitude for support in the November 5 election. It acknowledges appreciation and signs the concise message.

R. P. Sager

Free Dancing Tonight at the Blue Moon

A brief notice announces free dancing tonight at the Blue Moon on Martinsburg Pike with orchestra music. The item also includes stray vendor text about New Crop New Oxyleans Molas ses and PURE FOOD STORE.

Blue Moon Martinsburg Pike

Armistice Day Observances Mark 17th Anniversary in Winchester

World War Veterans of Winchester and Frederick County held Armistice Day ceremonies and a memorial service at Christ Episcopal Church. A 12:30 dinner at the George Washington Hotel drew about 80 veterans, with talks by local leaders and Admiral Louis McC. Nulton among others. The Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Auxiliary raised about 447 dollars for veteran rehabilitation programs.

Winchester Frederick County Christ Episcopal Church George Washington Hotel Company I R. B. Nelson Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion E. T. Clarke First Baptist Church Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Auxiliary 8. C. Brooks

Rescue of 54 as Silverhazel wrecked near San Bernardino

The United States Navy undertook the rescue of 54 persons from the freighter Silverhazel after it was ripped apart on the rocks of San Bernardino Straits. The USS Peary stood by the broken vessel more than 250 miles southeast of Manila after a dash from Cavite. A Silverhazel line official said a second destroyer with life-saving equipment would be dispatched.

Manila P. I San Bernadino Straits United States Navy U. S. S. Peary Here Cavite A. G. Henderson Silverhazel Navy

Hauptmann Seeks Supreme Court New Trial

Bruno Hauptmann asked the U S Supreme Court for a new trial citing constitutional rights violations at Flemingeurg trial. Defense lawyer Egbert Rosecrans sought extra testimony while New Jersey appeals failed. decision could come late December or January with execution stayed pending review.

Trenton N. J Bruno Richard Hauptmann Supreme Court of the United States Lindbergh Meege Fleming Eurg Soleo Lindbergh New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals Egbert Rosecrans Hauptmann Rosecrans Washington New Jersey Court of Pardons Supreme Court

Awards In Chrysler Case Hit £39,500 Judgment Total

Justice Atkinson of the Kings Beach Division awarded judgments totaling £39,500 to British plaintiffs in the Chrysler Motor shares case. Included in the award was £3,500 and interest for Arnold de la Poer against Walter P. Chrysler and associates Stephen D. Briggs Bernard E. Hutchinson Joseph Fields and the Chrysler Corporation.

London Justice Atkinson Kings Beach Chrysler Motor Shares Arnold de la Poer Walter P. Chrysler Stephen D. Briggs Bernard E. Hutchinson Joseph Fields Chrysler Corporation

William Harms to Give Recital Here in December

Winchester National Concert Association meets to plan a December recital by William Harms, praised as a prize student of Josef Hoffman. The campaign extends to Wednesday night. only members can attend the event, with Harms to perform three times this year as soloist with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra.

William Harms Winchester National Concert Association Robert McNally Josef Hoffman Lovejoy

Red Cross Annual Drive Launched In Winchester

Under Rev E T Clarke the campaign opens with an Oct November drive to raise funds and enroll 1000 members in Winchester Frederick County. Mayor Dr C R Anderson issues a proclamation setting November 12 through Thanksgiving for membership renewal and new signups.

E. T. Clarke First Baptist Church Winchester Frederick County C. R. Anderson Winchester-Frederick County American Red Cross

Bishop Tucker to Speak at Christ Church Tomorrow Night

The Right Rev H St George Tucker D D bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Virginia will speak at Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow evening on World Needs and the Churchs Missions Albert Smoot of Alexandria will address on The Mechanics of the Every Member Canvass Music by the local choir directed by Mrs Peter Yates Brinton with J P Hayley at the organ They will be joined by choir members from Berryville Front Royal Millwood White Post and Boyce

H. St. George Tucker D. D Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Christ Episcopal Church

Wheat Sign Up Closes Friday Urges Sign Up Now

Time is running out for signing the new wheat contract with Friday, November 15 the deadline unless extended. Saturday November 16 accepted for those unable to attend sign-up meetings at Barr's store Mountain Falls Gainesboro and Southern States Store Stephens City. County agent office in Winchester open daily. any wheat producer may sign. no contract signing before allotments are set by the State Grain Board.

Barr’s Mountain Falls E. E. Bayliss Gainesboro Southern States Stephens City Winchester State Grain Board

Moling and Cather Advertise H and W Corsets

An OCR fragment notes Moling and Cather running a display for H and W corsets among other items in a local advertisement. The terse line signals a shop inventory highlight within a newspaper page.

Red Cross Roll Call Appeals to Business Leaders

Harper Sibley, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, urges active support for the Red Cross Roll Call from November 11 to 28, 1935. He frames Red Cross relief as on demand insurance for the needy and pledges personal effort to advance the organization’s humanitarian work.

American Red Cross Red Cross Chamber of Commerce of United States

Join The Red Cross Roll Call In Winchester Chapter

The article urges public support for the Red Cross in Winchester and Frederick County. It highlights the organization as a ready to act charity, notes the local chapter’s daily quiet work, first aid training, and calls for participation in the current roll call.

The Red Cross Winchester Frederick County

Virginia Tops Nation in Auto Fatalities This Weekend

The state recorded 17 highway deaths over the Satur day and Sunday, placing Virginia at the top of national auto fatality lists. Victims included Julian Nancock Hicks of Troy Fluvanna county killed when his wagon was struck by a car driven by William Broome of Poindexter Louisa county, and two African American men William Henry Tillar and Douglas Wyche crushed by a log truck three miles from Emporia.

Associated Press Virginia Old Dominion All Star Nation Julian Nancock Hicks Troy Fluvanna County William Broome Poindexter Louisa County William Henry Tillar Douglas Wyche Emporia

Berryville Avenue Project Sent To Washington For Approval

The Berryville avenue paving plan from Elm Street to the corporate limits, including curbing and gutters, with an $18,000 outlay, moved from the State Highway Department to the Bureau of Public Roads in Washington. Arthur M. Field, city manager, was told by Henry G. Shirley in Richmond last Saturday. The project is a federal aid venture using federal funds and awaits Washington approval after state clearance.

Berryville Avenue Elm Street State Highway Department Bureau of Public Roads Washington, D. C Arthur M. Field Henry G. Shirley Richmond Washington

Mussolini Declares Italy Economic Independence From Sanctions

Rome reports Mussolini issued a decree barring 197 imported products from entering Italy after next Monday under League of Nations sanctions. The move followed protests against sanctions tied to Ethiopia and warned possible Italian counter measures if hostilities grow.

Charles H. Guptill Acca Ee Bron Rome Mussolini Italy League of Nations Ethiopia Il Duce Geenva Geneva Paris France Britain Istanbul Inemolu Smyrna

World News at a Glance: Delicate instruments recovered and Ford’s milestone

World briefs report science tests on delicate instruments recovered 13 miles up in a stratosphere balloon. Henry Ford reaches 1,000,000 cars in 1935 within ten months. Other items note Virginia Amateur Field Trials opening, Italy threatening sanctions, and the Turkish steamer Inemolu sinking with many lives lost.

White Lake S. Dak Dearborn Mich Henry Ford Petersburg Virginia Washington Italy Alameda Calif

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Sherman Orchard Anderson New York Ethel Burdkhardt Arnold Los Angeles America Bill O’brien Star Office Episcopal Church E. T. Clark John , Fries Geronimo Custer Fries James C. Baker Edwin C. Parker Bruno Hauptmann Flemington Chrysler Lutheran Church Rev. E. T. Clarke Virginia Bishop Christ Church Moling & Cather Harper Sibley Chamber of Commerce of the Berryville Ave Warren County Front Royal News Star Today World News
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