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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1936

Page

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Ross Lillard Highest Score At Frederick County Fair

Ross Lillard scored 73 points to lead the Seventh Annual Frederick County F F A fair with Charles Cook second at 50 points. Kenneth Campbell had 32 and Ray Bailey 31. Home Economics awards were led by Miss Betty Wohlford and a committee. The fair opens tonight at the high school in Stephens City Virginia.

Ross Lillard Cook Stephens City Frederick County Lillard Charles Cook Kenneth Campbell Ray Bailey Mainte Betty Wohlford H. A. Funk H. P. Lovett Snapp Williams W. M. Stickley Catherine Alice Catherine Lemley Ada Lee Ritenour Eva Ritenour Maxie Golliday Marjorie Huffman Frances McAboy Florence Messick Catherine Bly Emma Swimley Charlotte Lemley Evelyn Cross Alma Graves Teresa Kitchen Georgiana Neff Shirley Lillard Stella Terault Ruth Bauserman Lucille Carter

American talk styles in Raymond Mortimer critique

MA Winchester cites Raymond Mortimer in The New Statesman and Nation describing American talk as golf rather than tennis with constant anecdotes and interruptions. The piece contrasts the lively “That reminds me” monologue with Pa’s silent consumption of the evening paper, noting gendered preferences.

Raymond Mortimer New Statesman and Nation America England

Football Dr James Health Club at Ana stia Eagles

A football game between Dr James Health Club and Ana stia Eagles is set for Sunday afternoon at Winchester Park at 2 30 PM. The entry date notes 10 22 with a 1p 31 marker.

Dr. James Health Club Anastia Eagles Winchester Park

FALL BULBS Complete Stock

Complete stock of fall bulbs listed for sale at S 107 N Main Street. Advertises quantity and price details but specifics unreadable in OCR snippet. Located in a small local ad style notice from a newspaper page.

Navy Probes Claims of Mass Shipyard Layoffs

The Navy will investigate union claims that government contract shipyards laid off hundreds of workers to undermine confidence in the Roosevelt administration. Admiral Standley announced an exhaustive inquiry into the letter from the Industrial Union of Marine and Ship Building Workers of America naming Bethlehem Ship Corporation Quincy United Shipyards Bath Iron Works Newport News Federal Ship Building Kenny New York Ship Building Camden.

Washington Navy Department Marine Workers Roosevelt William H. Standley Naval Operations Navy Swanson Perkins Industrial Union of Marine and Ship Building Workers of America Bethlehem Ship Corporation Quincy Mass United Shipyards, Inc Staten Island Bath Iron Works Bath Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company Newport News Federal Ship Building Company Kenny, N

Winchester mayor returns from England voyage on ship

Dr. C. R. Anderson mayor of Winchester Virginia arrived in Norfolk aboard the City of Baltimore flagship of the Baltimore Mail line after presenting the mayor of Winchester England with an official key and souvenirs during a ceremonial pilgrimage. He traveled with Mrs. Anderson their daughter Miss Ida B Anderson and companions Miss Juanita Riley and R. M. Swimley. They proceed to Baltimore where they will disembark tomorrow.

Norfolk C. R. Anderson Winchester England Baltimore Baltimore Mail Line Anderson Ida Juanita Riley R. M. Swimley Hoye Riley Brooks Wendell Goode Kiwanis Club Frank Armstrong Rotary Club C. F. Schenck Lions Club Edwin C. Parker Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Peyton’ Marshall Oye Riley Asblage Lions Dr. Anderson Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce

Illinois child robbers end chase in Tennessee death

In Brownsville Tennessee police report a Chicago gang of four youths carried out a raid on a Memphis drug store. One boy, Johnny Magid 15, killed himself during a gun pursuit after the car crashed near Bells. Two others, Priscilla Frost 15 Beloit Wisconsin and Dick Flannery 16 Chicago, were arrested while a fourth, Chester Johnson 16, Chicago, was believed wounded and cornered in Deer River bottoms. The girl feared her mother's reaction.

Brownsville Tenn Illinois Chicago Rockford Ill Memphis Bells W. T. Pilkington Johnny Magid Jimmy Darrell Priscilla Frost Beloit Wis Dick Flannery Chester Johnson Pilkington Deer River

New Tactics Adopted In Enslow Murder Probe

Huntington police, after five days with no clue in the murder of widow Juliette B. Enslow, announce a new investigative approach. Detective Lt. Leslie J. Swann will lead a broader inquiry and asks bridge guests who were at the home the night of the slaying to report to headquarters for possible leads. Enslow, 63, was found beaten and strangled last Saturday. jewels missing, police suspect burglary.

Huntington W. Va Juliette B. Enslow Leslie J. Swann Swann

Revolt Talk At Black Legion Trial Tells Of Plans

Dayton Dean testified at a Common Pleas Court hearing for 20 men charged with criminal syndicalism that Arthur L. Lupp Sr of Detroit and Virgil Effinger of Lima Ohio urged revolt against the federal government at meetings in 1935 and 1936. Dean said the aim could require bullets if ballots failed and that violence against Jews Catholics and Negroes was discussed. Gordon Smith, another Black Legion member, was to testify next.

Detroit Dayton Dean Black Legion Secret Society Arthur L. Lupp Virgil Effinger Lima Dean Common Pleas Court Lupp Effinger Night Riders Ohio Michigan Black Legion Lester L. Johnson Charles A. Poole Legion Gordon Smith Hooded Society

Winchester Junk Co Ad Offers Scrap Metals and Cars

Wanted iron and best prices since the war. Now buying old cars to junk and rags metals etc. Winchester Junk Co at 13 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock. Phone 254.

Winchester Junk Co Fairfax Lane Main and Braddock

Bulk Mince Meat Two Pounds at Pure Food Store

Advertisement notes bulk mince meat priced at 36 cents per pound for two pounds. Mentions Pure Food Store and a sale listing.

Roosevelt Campaign Rolls Through Connecticut Valley

President Roosevelt toured Connecticut on an all day motor trip pledging flood control aid and declaring Connecticut a happier state than in 1932. He spoke in Hartford at Bushnell Park and in Middletown before boarding his special train for Washington while crowds cheered and schoolchildren waved flags.

Roosevelt Connecticut New England Hartford Stanford Washington Middletown Conn Bushnell Park

Blum Is Sued By Taxpayers Over Bond Devaluation Charges

Paris October 22 Taxpayers Federation sues Premier Leon Blum and Finance Minister Vincent Auriol charging fraud. They allegedly urged public investment in government bonds while secret devaluation negotiations were ongoing.

Paris Taxpayers’ Federation Leon Blum Vincent Auriol

Carnegie-Illinois Steel rejects $1.12 wage demand

Pittsburgh, Oct. 22. The Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation told employee representatives it cannot at this time consider their demand for a dollar twelve per day wage increase.

Pittsburgh Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation

Mt Airy Dentist Freed in Virginia Mail Bomb Case

United States Attorney Hutcheson says Mt Airy WPA foreman Ed Banner will not face federal charges connected to the Curry Thomas mail bomb death. Banner and Dr H R Hege were arrested in Carroll County after tracing the bomb used on the Virginia farmer and his wife. Hege killed himself in Eastville jail, October 10. Lankford plans to dismiss the murder warrant against Banner.

Richmond United States Sterling Hutcheson Edward Banner Mt. Airy N. C. Wpa Curry Thomas Virginia Banner H. R. Hege Thomas Eastville Commonwealth Charles Lankford B. B. Webb J. E. Sentman Hutcheson Ed Banner Lankford Hege Carroll County St. Charles

Landon Advised to Stay Abed on Campaign Train

Governor Alf Landon was ordered to remain in bed on a special train en route to Oklahoma due to pharyngitis. Dr. Frank Schuster said speaking could worsen the throat infection and endanger his voice, preventing a scheduled platform speech in El Paso.

EL Paso Tex Alf M. Landon Frank Schuster Oklahoma City Schuster Landon

Smith Receives Mixed Chicago Welcome for Republican Bid

Former New York governor Al Smith arrived in Chicago to address the Republican nominee's supporters. Cheers and boos battled as he entered La Salle street station in brown derby. Police kept order while a crowds filled sidewalks and torn papers flew. Smith stayed for a late evening talk at Civic Opera House broadcast nationwide on NBC and MBS networks. Sterling Edmunds introduced him.

Chicago al Smith New York la Salle Street Smith Jackson Boulevard Chicago Park District Park District Middle West Civic Opera House National Broadcasting Company Mutual Broadcasting System Networks Sterling Edmunds St. Louis National Jeffersonian Democrats

Insurgents Ordered To Sink Russian Warships Carrying Munitions

London dispatches report rising tension over Spain as Russia may quit the non intervention pact. Germany and Italy plan counter measures if Moscow aids Madrid, with 100 planes reportedly ready to be sent. Evacuation of hostages and refugees dominates Britain and France as the crisis deepens.

London Russia Spain Stanley Baldwin Anthony Eden Lord Plymouth Germany Italy Moscow Madrid Joseph Stalin Otto von Bismarck Plymouth Portugal Neutrality Committee Iberian Britain France

Farmers in Frederick County to Receive About 50000 Under Soil Program

About 584 farmers operating 800 farms in Frederick County are expected to share roughly 50 000 under the 1936 soil conservation program. County agent I Fred Stine said credits can be earned by seeding red top with mixed grasses and applying lime with or without a nurse crop. All credits must be earned by October 31 for eligibility this year. Farmers who have already carried out practices should report additional credits.

Frederick County I. Fred Stine

Pastors To Be Installed At Joint Congregational Service

Special services Sunday at 11 o'clock unite the Congregational Christian Church and Timber Ridge Christian Church to install Rev. Robert A. Whitten as pastor. Rev. F C Lester will deliver the installation sermon with Rev. R L Williamson present for the charge to the pastor. A second service at 7 30 p m will feature a visiting minister.

Congregational Christian Church Timber Ridge Christian Church Robert A. Whitten F. C. Lester First Congregational-Christian Church of Norfolk Board of Education Southern Congregational-Christian Convention Christian Sun Lester R. L. Williamson Winchester Church Williamson Virginia Valley Central Conference

Alexander wins first place in national poultry contest

David Alexander of North River Rockingham county topped the national poultry judging contest at the FFA convention in Kansas City Missouri. The Virginia State Future Farmer Association was named the best in the United States and insular possessions for 1936, with a 30 man Virginia delegation earning a plaque and silver cup. Six Virginia boys received the American Farmer Degree, the organization’s highest honor.

Kansas City David Alexander North River Rockingham County Future Farmers of America Virginia State Future Farmer Association United States Insular Virginia D. J. Howard Winchester

Satterfield Speaks Tonight Trinkle Wednesday Rally

Dave Satterfield former Richmond commonwealth's attorney will address a Democratic rally in Boyce Virginia at 7 30 tonight. Next Wednesday former governor E Lee Trinkle of Roanoke will speak at Berryville high school auditorium at 7 30. The public is asked to note the correct date.

The Star Berryville Dave Satterfield Commonwealth’s Richmond Boyce E. Lee Trinkle Roanoke Trinkle

M Gukin Call Is Approved By Knoxville Presbytery

Knoxville Presbytery unanimously approves a second call to Rev. E B McGukin of Winchester Virginia by First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville. Call will go to Winchester Presbytery. church delegation to attend. If rejected, appeal to Virginia Synod possible after congregation votes.

Knoxville Tenn First Presbyterian Church of E. B. McGukin Winchester Virginia Snyod Winchester Presbytery

Seven Hurt In Crowley Gas Blast Disaster

A violent butane gas explosion in Crowley Louisiana destroyed two business buildings and a residence. Seven people were injured with three in critical condition including Earl P. Ehreve Jr his wife and sister Etta Mae 18 and a Black man. Three others sustained less severe injuries.

Crowley Earl P. Ehreve, Jr Etta Mae

Shift Said To Have Been Made From Madrid To Barcelona

Officials plan a transfer labeled as a shift from Madrid to Barcelona with the transfer to be carried out on French ships under maritime authority. The move involves coordination among governments and naval services for the transport.

Madrid Barcelona

Insurgent Navy Orders Sink Russian Arms Ships

Reports from Salamanca claim Spanish insurgents ordered their warships to sink Russian vessels carrying arms to government troops. Madrid announced a new supreme command and a 100,000-strong workers reserve corps to defend the capital and push a smashing offensive. Paris dispatches note moves to Barcelona and street clashes amid factional tensions. French warships prepared to evacuate officials and refugees from Madrid, with Argentine Foreign Minister Saavedra Lamas coordinating.

Salamanca Spain Madrid Ioate Jose Sovels Asenio Pozas Barcelona Paris Soir Manuel Azana Ued San Pamplona Dom Xavier de Bourbon Alicante Carlos Saavedra Lamas

Dine and Dance at Middletown Area Oct 24

Joe Rowe and His 7 piece Orchestra perform at former Stuart's Tourist Camp one mile eight of Middletown with round dance at Avalon Inn featuring Suke Windle and his Lasa Coma Orchestra from 9 to 12. Admission free. Event also lists manager Lee M Lamp.

Stuart Middletown Joe Rowe Lee M. Lamp Avalon Inn

For Sale Best Grades Coal and Wood Ad

For sale best grades coal and wood contact Braithwaite and Hershberger at East Baker Street by phone 728. Listing date 10 22 1p 21.

Braithwaite & Hershberger East Baker Street

Poultry Special at Snapp Market 20 and 22 Cents

Frying roasting and stewing chickens priced at 20 and 22 cents per pound. No charge for dressing. E. J. Snapp located on N Market Street. Phone area code 6. Advertisement indicates a local grocery offer.

E. J. Snapp N. Market St

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N. Main St Mike Evi Dr. Hege Boston Commons Blum Mount Airy Happy Warrior” of Democracy Alexander Mr. Satterfield M’gukin Bulletin
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