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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1936

Page

9

Women's Club Continues Milk Service in Clarke Schools

Berryville Va Oct 10 In the absence of the president Mrs F L Ayler the vice president Mrs Loring Kackley presided at the Clarke County Woman's Club meeting in the Hawthorne Library deciding to continue supplying milk to schools for under nourished children noting it helps the children mentally as well as physically The nominating committee Mrs John D Richardson and Mrs Anna K Cummins will report at the November meeting and officers for the coming year will be elected The fourth district Federation meeting will be held at Orange on Oct 23 chaired by Mrs M G Willis Jr of Fredericksburg Many members were urged to attend Some residents oppose Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co plan for one ring on a four party line unless 25 cents more per month remains Others seek to keep old crank boxes General Amos Fries retired U S Army Washington spoke on Communist activities in the country saying about 300 schools in the U S are run by Communists they teach revolution strike tactics and patriotism is denied He warned of plans to abolish homes religion and government loyalty and said Russia uses all as prisoners of the state

Berryville Dent F. L. Ayler Loring Kackley Woman's Club of Clarke County Hawthorne John D. Richardson Anna K. Cummins Cnusing Federation of Women’s Clubs Orange Prigay M. G. Willis, Jr Fredericksburg Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company John B. Neill Amos Fries Washington United State Fries Russia

Nazi prosecutor dies after Reichstag fire trial

Erlin Germany Oct 12 60 year old Nazi prosecutor Karl August Werner died today after a long career including the 1933 Reichstag fire trial.

Erlin Germany Arl August Werner Reichstag

Cleaning Brown Sugar and a Threat Mail Incident

The article notes brown sugar hardens with exposure and can be softened by warmth or chopped in a processor. A separate item reports Cleveland County Prosecutor Frank T. Cullitan amid a $1,000,000 police graft probe when a postcard mailed a threat about a Chinese laundry incident.

Cleveland Frank T. Cullitan

Baltimore Tug Service Crippled By A Walkout

Baltimore harbor faced a labor walkout as tug crews tied up about 80 percent of the tugs, halting shipping and causing the freighter Greylock to crash into two piers while backing from her berth. Captain Paul F. Waetge said he could not obtain tug help and sought to move out unaided, planning to take on oil cargo and proceed to Honolulu. an estimated 500 men were idle with minimal waterfront disruption reported.

Baltimore Greylock Paul F. E. Waetge Honolulu

Scout Fund Growth Praised By Scout Executive Frank Horton

Contributions to the Boy Scout fund continue to pour in with praise from Scout Executive Frank R. Horton. Winchester again shows strong support as numerous individuals and local businesses are acknowledged for their generosity including Coca-Cola Bottling Works Shenandoah Motor Co. Ray Robinson and Eagle's Meat Market among many others.

Boy Scout Fund Scout Frank R. Horton Winchester Mr. Horton R. F. Bryarly, Jr M. M. Lynch Coca-Cola Bottling Works Ray Robinson Clifford Grim Dr. H. I. Pifer M. B. Clowe A. B. Solenberger Pifer Printing M. Lohr Capper John W. Rosenberger Eagle's Meat Market Paul F. Rosenberger John H. Rosenberger Nan Keating Shenandoah Motor Co R. A. Schmidt C. H. Schutte F. M. Ritter S. Porter House Fred ‘L. Glaize Melvin Green Moling & Cather Lucy M. Hack E. F. Mason

Descendant of Columbus Freed

Ramon Colon Y. Carvajal, a descendant of Christopher Columbus, sent thanks to President Agustin P. Justo of Argentina for his liberation in Spain. He reached Saint Jean De Luz, France, with aid from Argentina’s ambassador to Spain Daniel Garcia Mansilla. His uncle, the Duke De Veragua, was recently slain by government sympathizers in Spain.

Buenos Aires Christopher Columbus Spain Agustin P. Justo Argentina Ramon Colon Y. Carvajal Saint Jean de Luz France Daniel Garcia Mansilla Duke de Veragua

Ten Die In Flood In Porto Alegre Brazil

Ten people are confirmed drowned in the floods sweeping the region. Officials report five thousand refugees have arrived in Porto Alegre amid the disaster.

Porto Alegre Brazil

Hard Luck in Bridge Leads to Subtle Hand Play Mistake

In this Central Press bridge column by E. V. Shepard the declarer misread a heart lead and failed to seek a grand slam. The article details bidding: South 1 Spade, North 2 Diamonds, South 2 Spades, North 2 No Trumps, South 3 Spades, North 4 Spades. Opening lead was heart two.

Declarer Declater West South Hearts East K. Declarer Hast

President in Twin Cities Receives Warm Minneapolis Welcome

In St Paul, President heralds reciprocity deals boosting farmer incomes as Mrs. Roosevelt and Minnesota Governor Hjalmar Peterson ride with him amid cheering crowds.

Twin Cities Minneapolis Mrs. Roosevelt Gov Hjalmar Peterson Farmer-Laborite Minnesota St. Paul Central Press Roosevelt Gov. Peterson

City in ruins as bombardments rage in Spain

Toppled masonry and artillery fire mark daily clashes between Fascist Rebels and Popular Front government troops. The fighting near strategic targets intensifies as both sides press for victory amid ongoing bombardments and shelling across affected cities.

Spain Popular Front Toledo

Waldorf Bell Hops Display Their Own Art

Waldorf Bell hosts display of members art and crafts beside a painting exhibit. Visitors are astounded by the ship crafted by the hostelry group and its artistry.

Peter Koch New York

Winter Begins In Western Part Of Empire State

Snow covers roofs in western New York as October 12 records the coldest since 1876. A 56 mile per hour wind and a 24 degree drop to 31 created dangerous conditions, with tree damage and blown windows reported in Buffalo. Rochester also sees season's first snow and winds at 33 to 55 degrees during the morning.

Buffalo N. Y New York Rochester

Planked Harpers Ferry Bridge Opens to Traffic

Harpers Ferry West Virginia opens a planked railway bridge as a temporary highway crossing over the Potomac River after seven months of no motor traffic. The bridge, rented from Baltimore and Ohio, carries four trains daily and will serve until a permanent Sandy Hook bridge is built. The first car crossing belonged to J. J. Young with Mayor C. E. Marlett and W. H. Lavery aboard.

Harpers Ferry W. Va Potomac River States of Mary West Virginia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Sandy Hook J. J. Young C. E. Marlett W. H. Lavery

Another Trial Denied Robinson Denied by Federal Judge

Federal Judge Elwood Hamilton overruled the new trial for H. Robinson Jr who is serving a life sentence at Leavenworth for the $50 000 kidnapping of Mrs Alice Speed Stoll The court allowed an appeal through the ruling.

Louisville Elwood Hamilton As H. Robinson, Jr Leavenworth Penitentiary Alice Speed Stoll

Public livestock sale notice in Stephenson Virginia

Public sale of horses colts cattle and hogs set for October 16 at 10 a m. Auctioneering and buying services offered by Jolliffe partners J L and J W of Stephenson Virginia. Also Buick sedan for sale in Loudoun County applies after 4 p m with contact numbers 96 F 11 and 23 F 2 10 9 12 14 31.

J. W. Jolliffe Stephenson Loudoun

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