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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1935

Page

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Japanese Troop Train Invasion Deepens North China Crisis

Trainloads of Japanese troops poured into North China amid rising crisis as Changyimen and the Fengtai junction near Peiping were seized. Gen Shang Chen resigns as Hopeh governor, worsening the drive for regional autonomy and signaling greater Japanese influence on Peiping and Tientsin.

Peiping China Changyimen Shanghai Tientsin Chinwangtao Hopeh Tan Takahashi Fengtai Takahashi Peiping-Mukden Japanerai Tsinan Shantung Shang Chen Nanking Siyuan

Radio static call prompts city action delay

Mr Winchester notes a real interference problem affecting radio reception in the city and urges the revival of the radio commission. He cites two city ordinances that establish a radio panel and rules for electrically driven equipment, and calls for the commission to become active after a period of inactivity.

Raymond Saxe Surprises Hunt With Rabbit Then pheasant Shot

Raymond Saxe hunted near a brush pile and shot a crippled rabbit. He then retrieved the rabbit and, upon a pheasant springing, fired and brought down the bird. A friend quips that gloves helped avoid a miss.

Raymond Saxe Mr. Saxe

Slight Advance Is Claimed For Northern Army

Rome reports Italy's northern army advanced slightly into Ethiopia occupying two villages southeast of Makale. Dolo detachments seized Amentalla and Sechet near the eastern border of Ifunepla, while Ethiopians on both fronts are described as resisting fiercely but ineffectively. Officials deny evacuation reports and say communiques are the only authentic East Africa updates.

Rome Italy Ethiopia Makale First Army Dolo Amentalla Sechet Ifunep Etaoi Galla Uoggerat Ighiopian Addis Ababa Gorrachei Gerlogubi

Another Woman Is Found Slain At Washington

Washington reports Elizabeth R. Lynch a 35 year old telephone operator was found shot in her home. An iceman William A. Kappel 34 and Leo Cullen 31 a press man were detained for questioning after a pistol with one empty cartridge was found near the body. Coroner A Magruder MacDonald ruled out suicide.

Washington Elizabeth R. Lynch A. Magruder MacDonald William A. Kappel Lynch Leo Cullen Kappel Miss Lynch Cullen

Yuletide Trade Seen 10 to 25 Percent Higher

Secretary Roper predicted Christmas trade would rise 10 to 25 percent over last year. He said there is no question about the economy being out of the low mood and spoke at a press conference.

Washington Roper

Thanksgiving Dinner at Ruth's Tea Room

Eat your home cooked Thanksgiving dinner at Ruth's Tea Room. Five courses served at 128 E Cecil with phone 1392-W. Dining details listed in one newspaper notice.

Ruth E. Cecil

Thanksgiving Roast at Golden Glow Coffee Shoppe

Golden Glow Coffee Shoppe and Restaurant offers Thanksgiving turkey dinners from 11 a.m. to midnight on November 27 providing a full day service option for diners.

Golden Glow

Still in Woods Clifton Stickley Held as Auto Theft Suspects

Two stolen cars located late yesterday near Cedar Creek four miles west of Wheatland. Arrested: Jack Carter forty, escaped convict. Carson Shaffer thirty eight. Clifton Stickley forty. Carter faces theft charges, Shaffer theft of Rosson’s car, Stickley operation of a still. Car owner of one vehicle unknown. Police lodged suspects in Woodstock jail. one wheel and tire left at Kernstown service station as security for gasoline.

Luther Sheetz Woodstock R. E. Bayliss Winchester Cedar Creek Wheatland Jack Carter Carson Shaffer Clifton Stickley Carter Shaffer Lloyd V. Rosson Strasburg Stickley Rosson Wheatfield Fredericksburg Kernstown Harrisonburg Moyer

Equipment Not Touched During Drills On Vessel

In New York on November 27 a Morro Castle crewman testified that during the last fire and lifeboat drill no one touched lifeboats or fire fighting gear. William Torres, an able seaman and night watchman, testified in the federal court trial of two ship officers and others charged with criminal negligence.

New York Morro Castle William Torres

Scalpers Snare Army Navy Tickets Prompt Inquiry

Easton Pa Nov 27 Representative Francis E Walter calls for an immediate war department inquiry into Army Navy game ticket distribution He claims many tickets fell to speculators congressmen cannot obtain allotments for constituents and Army and Navy personnel had funds refunded.

Easton Army-Navy Dern Francis E. Walter Walter Army

Turkey Dinner Yorks Cabin Camp

All day Thursday Turkey dinner at Yorks Cabin Camp with reasonable prices for a full meal.

York

For Rent Modern Brick House on E Picca dilly St

Real estate ad from Hable's Real Estate Office notes a modern brick house for rent on E Picca dilly Street. The brief listing includes rental availability and agency contact details.

E. Piccadilly St Hable’s Real Estate

Desirable Building Lots On West Valley Avenue Sale

Executors of late Dr. W. J. Whitlock offer 36 building lots on the west side of Valley Avenue near Handley Schools. Auction at 11 oclock a.m. next Saturday November 30. Fine residence location. See sale bills.

Valley Avenue Handley Schools W. J. Whitlock

Stryker Elected Chief of Fire Department Unanimously

J William Stryker, veteran of Friendship Fire Company, elected fire chief after a deadlocked council ballot between Oscar H Lewis and Louis E Armel. He succeeds the late C Lee Barr. vote was unanimous and a harmony letter prompted withdrawal of other candidates.

J. William Stryker Oscar H. Lewis Louis Armel South End Hose Company Common Council Friendship Fire Company C. Lee Barr Stryker Richard Brown Fred W. Forney Council Mr. Forney O. H. Lewis H. H. Hable Percy Miller Louis E. Armel E. J. Snapp Messrs. Marshall Barr Dellinger Miller Armel Dr. Anderson Messrs. Barnett Forney Hable and Henry Lewis R. Frank Barr Anderson Fire Department Sarah Zane Company Sarah Zane Oscar Barr J. William Sibert Mr. Stryker Friendship Company

Union Thanksgiving Services Planned in Winchester

Thanksgiving Day observances include a 10 30 union service at the First Baptist Church with Rev Ivan R Smith of the Congregational Christian Church delivering the address. Sponsored by the Winchester Ministerial Association, it follows a 10 00 service at Christ Episcopal Church. Proceeds support the Winchester Memorial Hospital fund.

First, Baptist Church Ivan R. Smith Congregational Christian Church Baptist Church Winchester Ministerial Association Christ Episcopal Church Winchester Memorial Hospital Fund

Morning Watch Service Planned at Market Street Church

The Epworth League of Market Street M E Church will hold a morning watch and communion in the church auditorium Thursday at 6.30 a m. All friends and members are invited to attend.

Epworth League of the Market Street M. E. Church

Public Sale Friday November 29 at 10 A M

A public sale of an entire household including kitchen furniture and garden tools will be held Friday November 29 at 10 AM at 447 North Braddock Street.

North Braddock Street

Winchester VFD selects new chief after Barr’s death

The Winchester Common Council unanimously elected to succeed the late C Lee Barr as chief of the Winchester Volunteer Fire Department, appointing the replacement last night.

Common Council C. Lee Barr Winchester Volunteer Fire Department

Public Invited To Attend Elks Memorial Rites

The Winchester Lodge of Elks announces a public memorial service at 3 p m Sunday in the Capitol Theatre. Exalted ruler H C Sheetz Jr will preside as the altar and Bible are displayed with the American flag. Rev E B McGukin will deliver the address with Billy Barnes at the organ and The Chanters directing.

Lodge of Sorrow Winchester Lodge of Elks Capitol Theatre H. C. Sheetz, Jr Mr. McGukin E. B. McGukin Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Billy Barnes Floyd Haines Lodge Roland T. Bryarly Thomas W. Harrison Daniel W. Lupton Fred H. Bahlman Andrew Bell Joseph DuPuy Edwin T. Snider

Oyster Supper at Opequon School

A Friday evening oyster supper at the Opequon school building begins at 6 00 with a generous plate supper priced at 35 cents. Instrumental music will accompany the event.

Opequon

Morgenthau Says Administration Keeps Cash Bonus Stance

Secretary Morgenthau returned from a Roosevelt briefing to say the administration has not changed its position on cash payment of the soldiers' bonus. He declined further comment, noting the bonus question is not current. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars push for immediate payment and seek unified backing to avoid past splits.

Morgenthau Washington Roosevelt Treasury Congress American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars

City radio commission urged to revive amid rising static

Crowl,a former city radio commission member, says electrical interference in city radio reception is worse now than two years ago. He urges revival of the commission and enforcement of 1931 ordinance to abate the nuisance as new devices and uninspected equipment contribute to widespread static.

RE. A. Crowl Old City Radio Commission Crowl Radio Commission Ed Stultz Hagerstown Mowrey Crown City Radio Commission Counp

Attorney Jones Indicted in Baby Gift Case

St Louis grand jury reports attorney Wilfred Jones indicted for perjury on four counts connected to testimony in the gift of God baby case. Jones, friend of Nellie Tipton Muench, is accused by Anna Ware of obtaining her child for the society matron and passing it off as her own. Hearing ended recently and decision is pending.

ST. Louis O No Wilfred Jones Jones Nellie Tipton Muench St. Louis Society Anna Ware Pennsylvania

Special Thanksgiving Services At Church Of Christ Tonight

The Church of Christ holds a special Thanksgiving service at 7 30 tonight replacing the usual Wednesday prayer meeting. Rev. George FE Owen announces the change and Mrs W L Dudley wife of the pastor emeritus will lead the service.

Church of Christ George FE. Owen W. L. Dudley

Thanksgiving Week Garbage Pickup Change

Garbage will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day November 28. Both Thursday and Friday pickups will be moved to Friday with collection delayed to that day. Local waste services warn residents to place bins out accordingly.

Whitlock Estate to Sell 36 Building Lots on Valley Ave

Twenty eight building lots of the Dr W J Whitlock Estate on the west side of Valley Avenue near Handley Schools will be sold on the premises at 11 o clock next Saturday November 30. The sale is subject to restrictions announced on sale day.

W. J. Whitlock Valley Avenue Handley Schools

Mailship China Clipper Lifts Guam Isolation

Guam residents celebrate the China Clipper after its first trans pacific leg arriving from Wake Island at 3 07 p m local time. The 1536 mile flight took 10 hours 3 minutes with 200 pounds of air mail delivered to the post office. Captain Edwin Musick and crew were welcomed by officials as the flying boat prepares to depart for Manila.

Guam Islands Pan-American Airways Guam Wake Island Edwin Musick Musick Alameda Calif United States Music Manila Svan Alice

Phone Service Stops as Operator Butchers Turkeys

In Garrett County a mutual exchange loses two days of service as the operator butchers turkeys for Thanksgiving. The Public Service Commission heard that a local cola company in Jennings complained, noting the outage affected about 90 subscribers across Bittinger and Jennings.

Baltimore Garrett County Public Service Commission Jennings Bittinger

New Clues Persist in Lindbergh Kidnaping Case

Reports of new clues in the Lindbergh kidnaping case continued amid disbelief. Bruno Hauptmann, jailed for the crime, urged Dr. John Condon to provide a full statement, claiming Condon holds the key to the case and Hauptmann’s cell. Condon was unavailable for comment but had said he wished to clear certain matters as he works on the case.

Hauptmann Dr. Condon Boston

Seafood Market Fresh Fish and Oysters

Local seafood market at 219 N. Cameron St. offers fresh fish and oysters with daily selections. Public notice date recorded as November 16 with item code 1p 21.

N. Cameron St

Thanksgiving Dinner Listings At Local Venues

Mt View School hosts Friday events from 6 30 to 10 30 pm while Mt Williams Democratic Group and Moling and Cather advertise special thanks giving meals. Nat Park Restaurant runs a special Thanksgiving dinner with a menu noted.

Mt. View Mt. Williams Home Dem. Group Park Restaurant

Thanksgiving Edition Notice for Advertisers

The Star advises advertisers and subscribers that the Next Thursday edition dated Thanksgiving Day will be issued in the morning. All advertising must be in by 4 P.M. Wednesday, November 27. The Evening Star.

President Receives Fascist Offer From Rebel Group

Aviation school near capital city attacked by rebellious force. attackers surrender to larger pursuing units. Other units invited to join the rebellion.

Capital City

Rebels Surrender as Government Reasserts Control in Brazil

In Rio de Janeiro on November 27, the Third Infantry Regiment rose against the government but surrendered this afternoon. Loyal troops moved to quell the revolt with bayonets and aerial bombing helped force a rebel surrender at the aviation school. Getulio Vargas and the Fasciist-aligned leadership faced government action as federal forces tightened control nationwide.

Rio DE Janeiro Natal Iee Loyal Arahes Aviaton School Third Infantry Getulio Vargas Or Janeiro Salgado Warthe Condor Syndicate Graf Zepplin Recife

Roosevelt designates Thanksgiving as holiday priority

In Warm Springs Georgia President Roosevelt rules Thanksgiving as a government priority amid wartime planning. Philadelphia prepares for a surge of crowds for Penn Cornell Army Navy games over the weekend. Easton calls for inquiry into Army Navy game ticket distribution. Baltimore mutal telephone worker suspended for two days while he sells turkeys. Washington says administration stance on cash bonus payments remains unchanged after talks with Roosevelt. Addis Ababa reports Ethiopians pushing Italians on the northern front. Rio de Janeiro says loyal troops forced a rebel surrender. Geneva hosts a League of Nations staff meeting amid sanctions debate and oil embargo talks. St Johns Newfoundland reports a Norwegian steamer in a raging sea.

Warm Springs Roosevelt Philadelphia Penn-Cornell Army-Navy Easton Baltimore Mutual Washington Italy St. John’s Newfoundland

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