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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1936

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Celanese strike clash with state police in Cumberland

In Cumberland Maryland striking Celanese workers and state police clashed as seven loaded box cars moved toward the plant. About 50 strikers and 35 officers took part with no serious injuries reported. The company advertised settlement offers including a payroll increase and grievance machinery while about 100 hourly workers quit last night. The strike follows a 15 percent wage demand by the United Textile Workers of America and the plant's indefinite closure.

Cumberland Celanese Corporation of America Celanese Baltimore and Ohio Potomac River Cumberland Daily News Textile Workers Union United Textile Workers of America

Winchester sees town sports mix and traffic plea

MA Winchester notes local sports hopes for Army Navy Handley and Waynesboro as the afternoon games loom. He also urges a safety campaign at Valley Avenue Braddock stop sign noting high risk of the junction and suggests restricting parking to one side to reduce danger.

Army Navy Harvard Handley Waynesboro Valley Avenue Braddock Loudoun

Nurse Slain and Suitor Shoot Self in Jealous Tragedy

In Richmond, a 26 year old nurse Jean Collins was shot dead by city ambulance driver John Moschetti on a residential street. Moschetti then killed himself, both deaths ruled murder and death by own action. Witness W B Landon heard the gunshots and Police urged calling authorities. Coroner deemed the slaying a murder and the other death self-inflicted.

Richmond Jean Collins John Moschetti O. D. Garton Landon Paul Kimmelmeister

Woman Pleads Over Infant Case in New Orleans

Effie Crawford, 24, wife of a Pearl River WPA worker, admits she gave birth to a boy in her cabin yard and named him Moses to hide paternity from her husband. District Attorney weighs custody options as health officials keep the infant for observation.

New Orleans Moses Effie Crawford Pearl River WPA C. Sidney Frederick Louis Crawford Crawford J. Monroe Simmons Simmons

F R Crane Jewelers Sells Silverware at Reduced Prices

F R CRANE, JEWELER advertises a stock of leading silver brands including 1847 Roger Bros Community Holmes Edwards and Watson Sterling. Prices reduced across all makes with emphasis on high grade wares. Located at 65 Main St Winchester VA.

Roger Bros. Community Holmes & Edwards Watson Sterling F. R. Crane Main St Winchester

Autopsy Findings Report Bullet Hit From Front

In Louisville Kentucky authorities kept secret findings from a sudden autopsy on Verna Garr Taylor victim of a Kentucky bluegrass shooting. Her fiance Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt is charged with murder. The body was exhumed behind La Grange funeral home as a two hour examination was conducted by Coroner D L Ricketts and Sgt John I Messmer. The autopsy confirmed the bullet struck her from the front.

Louisville Verna Garr Taylor Henry H. Denhardat la Grange D. L. Ricketts Henry County John I. Messmer Denhardt Kentucky Beckham Overstreet Messmer Taylor Henry H. Dehardt H. B. Blaydes

Cards To Be Sent Monday To Employers

On Monday November 16 the local post office will mail to employers not under the Social Security Act who are patrons. They will receive application cards to fill in the number of persons employed. Return cards promptly by hand delivery, mail box, or post office. If not received by Wednesday November 18 notify the post office.

Iternal Revenue Ricmond

Football clash at Winchester Park on November 15

Dr. James Health Club faces the 260th Coast Artillery in a Sunday football game at Winchester Park set for 2 30. The matchups suggest a test for both teams as the season nears midgames.

Dr. James Health Club 260Th Coast Artillery Winchester Park Sun

Wheat May Be Only Crop To Be Protected

Secretary of agriculture Henry Wallace told the National Grange that crop insurance, if enacted, would likely cover only wheat and that opposition exists among farmers who fear diversion from production control. He noted a broader administration program may rely on production control with insurance as a feature.

Columbus Congress Henry Wallace National Grange Wallace Roosevelt Department of Agriculture

Death Claims Noted Editor Clark Howell at 73

Clark Howell, 73, editor and president of the Atlanta Constitution and Georgia Democratic committeeman, died at his home after a long illness from an intestinal disorder. He had returned from Belfast eight weeks earlier and underwent two operations, the latest last week. Howell helped shape Roosevelt for President clubs and remained active in politics, having been Georgia Democratic chairman since June and previously serving 1896 to 1924. He broke with Governor Eugene Talmadge over New Deal relief policies and opposed Senator Richard B Russell Jr. in 1932 before supporting him for reelection.

Atlanta Clark Howell Atlanta Constitution Georgia Belfast Howell Eugene Talmadge Talmadge Richard B. Russell, Jr Senate

Japan Sends More Invaders Reported Near Pailingmiao

In Hopehu Province China on November 14 reports say about one thousand regular Japanese soldiers arrived at Pailingmiao in northern Suiyuan. Chinese sources claim the move signals Japan's role in the Mongolian invasion and a push of Manchoukuoan influence westward.

Kalgan Hopehu Province China Pailingmiao Suiyuan Japan

Red Cross Roll Call Tops 300 Members in Winchester Frederick

The Winchester Frederick Red Cross reports 300 members secured since the campaign opened, exceeding last year’s pace by over 50. Mrs. Helen Wright says progress remains strong as workers submit reports from the George Washington Hotel Roll Call HQ. Small donations from needy families highlight broad support for Red Cross efforts.

Red Cross Helen Wright Winchester -Frederick Roll Call George Washington Wright

Town Changed Hands 76 Times in Civil War Diary

A 1865 Winchester News diary records Winchester being occupied 48 times by Federal forces and 27 times by Confederates, with a day of joint occupation. total 75, plus a battle day brings 76. The diary notes Stonewall Jackson entered in 1862 and Sheridan drove Confederates from the lower Shenandoah Valley in 1864.

Winchester Winchester News L. McKim Diffenderfer South Cameron Street George R. Henry Diffenderfer Confederacy T. J Phil Sheridan Shenandoah Valley Uintil Sheridan Diffender

Outrage Over Missionary Death Probed in China

The U S Embassy ordered an inquiry into Karl Bernhardt Olsen American missionary from Gully Minnesota died after being driven from his home by Japanese troops near Kalgan North China His wife and three children were forced to flee and Olsen reportedly died from hardship and lack of medical care Officials seek the two Missing Dinuba California missionaries and details of fighting in Suiyuan Chahar borders

Peping Karl Bernhardt Olsen Gully Minn United States Kalgan Olsen Sulyuan-Chahar Dinuba, Calif Abraham Weins Mennonite Brethren Mission

Special Sign Suggested to Mark School Zones

State police official R E Bayliss proposes a pivoting sign to mark school zones. The sign would face motorists during school hours and be turned away when children are not in traffic. Bayliss aims to discuss with AAA officials in Winchester to push for a uniform marking plan.

R. E. Bayliss American Automobile Association Bayliss Winchester State Highway Department AAA

Social Session Tonight at Elks Club

The Elks Club announces a social session on Saturday night November 14 at 1 p.m. with E. T. Snider as secretary.

Elks Club, Inc E. T. Snider

Miss Bellows Denied Damages After Refused Kiss

Miss Dorothy Bellows was denied $1,000 damages for injuries from a car crash in Wheelwright Massachusetts. Auditor Wilfred B Feiga ruled her kiss refusal and a poke in the ribs she gave John Mucha of Hardwick contributed to the accident.

Worcester Mass Dorothy Bellows Wheelwright Wilfred B. Feigla John Mucha Hardwick Feiga

Berry Proposes Arbitration Amid AF of L Feud

George L. Berry Roosevelt aide proposes arbitration to avert a split in the American Federation of Labor as craft leaders push to expel John L. Lewis and ten rebel United Mine Workers unions. William Green predicts the rebellion will fail while vowing expansion of unions to unorganized workers.

Tampa Fla George L. Berry Roosevelt American Federation Berry Printing Pressmen’s Union Labor John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Federation Metal Trades Department John P. Frey William Green Lewis A. F. of L

Denial of Hoeppel Incommunicado Claim by County Officials

Assistant District Attorney John V. Cogbill and Sheriff T. Wilson Seay of Henrico County denied Rep John H Hoeppel’s assertion that he had been held incommunicado since his arrest on November 7 on federal charges. They stated his lawyers have access to the jail and that visitors are allowed during regular hours. The case resumes Thursday in Federal District Court for a bond custody hearing.

Richmond John V. Cogbill T. Wilson Seay Henrico County John H. Hoeppel California Charles W. Hoeppel Washington West Point Hoeppel Richmond News-Leader New York Times Henrico Cogbill Seay Federal District Court

Ex Notre Dame Grid Star Dead

John W. Eggeman 61 prominent jurist and Catholic layman died after five weeks illness. He was a former national president of the Notre Dame University Alumni Association and played center for the Notre Dame football team.

Fort Wayne Ind John W. Eggeman Notre Dame University Notre Dame

Relentless Drive Ordered as Madrid Defenders Brace

Madrid reports an air raid in the Glorieta Atocha area kills at least 53 and wounds 150. Gen Jose Miaja orders a relentless drive to wipe out 50,000 besieging rebels as refugees in the American embassy react in fear.

Miaja H. E. Knoblaugh Madrid Glorieta Atocha Plaza Jose Miaja United Boone of Horrors Ateocha Plaza Ministry of Public Works

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