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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1936

Page

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Madrid civilians flee as heavy bombing drowns city

Madrid endures a hard rain as civilians evacuate danger zones under urgent orders amid ongoing Fascist bombardment. Government reports claim strong defense lines, several enemy aircraft shot down, and a renewed artillery exchange as Madrilenes hope for relief from daily air raids.

H. E. Knoblaugh Madrid University of Announcemnt Palma Mallorca University City Puerto de Herro Central Committee of the

Pa's 60 Suits Standard Sparks Fashion Debate

A witty column questions an authority claiming a well dressed man must own sixty suits and ponders the ripple effects on cotton, textiles and merchants while humorously noting Ma's practical counterpoint and the likely reality of one coat lasting longer.

1000 Perish During Flood in Akita Prefecture Japan

A flood from a burst mine reservoir swept through a Japanese town in Akita Prefecture killing and missing residents. Rescue workers searched treacherous mud for bodies, with 80 found by nightfall and 1,000 still missing. 320 houses were swept away and 200 inundated.

Osarusaw Akita Prefecture Japan Railroad Bureau Osarusawa

President Roosevelt Heads Toward Inter-American Peace Meet

The cruiser Indianapolis carrying President Roosevelt and party neared land in the Caribbean after two days at sea. Aboard with the fleet cruiser Chester, the voyage sets the stage for the equator crossing ceremony next week. The President's first equator crossing sparks speculation about tropical rites and naval jests familiar to seasoned travelers.

U. S. S. Chester Navy Indianapolis Roosevelt Buenos Aires Chester

Stocks and Bonds Auction at Court House

Auction Saturday at noon features bonds from George Washington Hotel Corp 6% General Mortgage stock from Virginia Apple Storage stock from Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.

Front Court House George Washington Hotel Corp Virginia Apple Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co Dunn and Duvall

Two Marines Die in Plane Crash Near Annapolis Farm

Two United States Marines, First Lieutenant Cleo R. Keen and Sergeant Frank Egan, died when their aircraft crashed on a farm near Lothian, 16 miles south of Annapolis. Witnesses described the slow, low flight before the nose-first impact. students at Southern High School and local residents recalled the emergency response and debris scattered across the plowed field.

Annapolis Lothian Here Cleo R. Keen Frank Egan Marine Corps Quantico Mary Estep Robert Stull Anthony Bischoff Naval Academy Navy C. R. Wilcox Naval Hospital Egan Keen Washington Mary Simms Maude Moreland Mazie Griffith Virginia Grimes

Denhardt Trial Details Woman's Suicide Threat

Testimony at Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt's examining trial recounts remarks by Mrs Verna Garr Taylor that she would kill herself on the night her body was found. George Baker described the post crash events after Denhardt's stalled car ride with the widow. Barber J B Handley quoted Denhardt saying he could not have killed her and Baker asserting he was with Denhardt when the fatal shot was fired.

New Castle Henry H. Denhardt Verna Garr Taylor

Appointed Administratrix Named for Williams Estate

On motion of Mrs. Annie M. Williams widow of Martin Williams who died intestate she is appointed administratrix of the estate and has recently qualified. Appraisers named are H. B. Garber George B. Bushnell Robert S. Smith Charles P. McVicar and W. A. Baker with any three permitted to serve.

Annie M. Williams Martin Williams H. B. Garber George B. Bushnell Robert S. Smith Charles P. McVicar W. A. Baker

Green Urges AFL Stand Against Dictatorships

William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, told the Tampa convention labor must be a rock of Gibraltar against dictatorships. He warned against any brand of dictatorship, saying unions are the bulwark against oppression and called out warnings from British delegates.

Tampa Fla William Green American Federation of Labor Labor Rock of Gibraltar Green Great Britain Britain Scandinavian Demark Belgium Arthur J. Altmyer Social Security Board

Winchester Frederick Red Cross membership climbs to 687

The Winchester-Frederick chapter reported 111 new memberships today, bringing the total to 687 toward a 1,500 goal. Stephens City led with 21 new affiliates, while county returns are still arriving and expected to boost the overall total.

Winchester-Frederick the Cross Stephens City Red Cross

Polio Cases Reported In Frederick County Areas

Scattered cases of infantile paralysis in a mild form are diagnosed in Frederick county over the past days. Cases are described as sporadic with no outbreak suspected. One case is in the Rosier family area near Round Hill. another in the Bruce town area. William Kerfoot's condition remains satisfactory and Elizabeth Baker has recovered.

Frederick County C. L. Rosier Round Hill Brucetown William Kerfoot Alfred Kerfoot Elizabeth Baker

Harvest Festival at Grace Church in Winchester

Grace Church, organized before 1753, hosts a Harvest Home service on Sunday at 7 30 p m with the mayor and council attending. Rev C Worthington Lowe notes the land dating to 1743 and says gifts from the festival go to the Children's Orphans Home in Salem.

Race Lutheran Church United Lutheran Church Nerv Y Childrens Orphans Home Salem United States

WPA Crew Resumes Work On County High School Field

WPA workers from Frederick County resumed grading the athletic field site for the new county high school near the north city limits. F W Bailey said the crew will continue until enough workers exist to justify transfer to county road projects. The WPA roll declined versus last year as summer harvests reduced eligible relief cases. rolls will be reviewed starting Monday and ineligible names will be cancelled.

WPA Frederick County New County F. W. Bailey Bailey

Beauty Who Wed For Love Spurs Duellist

Magda Sargas, 20, vows support for husband Dr Franz Sargas who must duel nine times in 48 hours to defend their marriage. The couple wed last April amid family opposition. Sargas demands bare chests for all duels, challenging officials and bankers who questioned the match.

Budapest Magda Sargas Magda Franz Sargas Sargas Eugene Darko Budapest University Bela Schober Anglo-Hungarian Bank

Mothers of Legitimate Children Only Could Claim Millar Will Prize

Toronto judge upholds the stork derby clause in the Millar will granting a $500000 prize to the mother bearing the most legitimate children in ten years. Seventeen claimants, mainly mothers, faced a court battle as relatives challenged the clause as against public policy. Justice Middleton will hear further evidence on the mothers and instruct executors on distribution.

Toronto Miller W. BE. Middleton Justice Middleton

Probe into Matanuska Bride Shooting in Alaska

Federal investigators reopen the Matanuska Colony death case in Palmer Alaska after a coroner verdict of death by own action. Zelda Pilkenton was found shot in her home with a rifle nearby and an autopsy ordered before Seattle transport. Alva Pilkenton, her husband and Land Settlement Corp. accountant, reported the death.

Palmer Alaska Matanuska U. S Warre A. Taylor Anchorage Zelda Pilkenton Taylor Pilkenton

Busy Bee Restaurant Keeps All Night Service for Truck Drivers

Notice to truck drivers announces Busy Bee Restaurant stays open all night offering 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. service with an all night lunch and coffee for 35 cents. Includes placeholder date code.

Season Ends at Shenandoah Valley Apple Plants

Seasonal work at numerous Shenandoah Valley apple belt plants tapers off in coming weeks as regular post harvest schedules resume. One plant reports its season already closed while hundreds gain employment and some continued income is expected at a few sites. Continued further details noted at the National Fruit Product Company.

Shenandoah Valley National Fruit Product Company

Prince Alonso of Bourbon Orleans Dies in Madrid Crash

Prince Alonso of Bourbon Orleans son of Infante Alfonso of Spain served with the Spanish Fascist air force was killed in a forced landing near Madrid. He had left London on October 31 with Prince Alvaro for a Lisbon holiday. His mother Infanta Beatrice was prostrated in a London hotel.

London Alonso Bourbon-Orleans Alfonso Spain Madrid Marie Romania Alvaro Lisbon Infanta Beatrice Prince Alonso United States

Public Auction of House and Household Furniture in Kernstown VA

On premises December 2 at 10 a.m. public sale of house and kitchen furniture. Conducted by Co M Cooper of Kernstown Virginia with listing details in the notice. Details reference multiple dates and lot numbers.

Dumping ban notice at Rouss Spring Grounds

All parties wishing to dump refuse auto bodies or any waste matter should take same to Wise Carver Farm on Sensen ver. No further dumping will be permitted at Rouss Spring Grounds.

Wisecarver Sensen-v Rouss Spring

No Tax Increases in Next Congress Says Harrison

Senate finance chair Harrison predicts no tax hikes in the next Congress and a balanced budget within the next fiscal year. He favors curtailing emergency spending, minor corporate surplus revisions, and no change to Social Security tax rates, while reinforcing need for public works and state pension support.

Washington Harrison D- Miss Senate Finance Committee Congress Works Progress Administration Resettlement Administration Public Works Administration Mississippi

Return Forms To Postoffice Without Delay

Employers must return their employer's SS4 forms to the local post office within the next day or two. If not received by November 21 the postmaster will note noncompliance and report to the Social Security Board. After that date send forms directly to the Social Security Board.

Social Security Board Social Board

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