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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1936

Page

5

Wampler Elected President as Virginia Poultry Group Concludes

The Virginia Poultry Federation wrapped up its annual convention with C W Wampler of Harrisonburg re-elected president and E C Vosbury of Fairfax as vice president and H L Moore of Blacksburg as secretary treasurer. About 300 poultrymen attended, hearing talks by James E Rice of New York on disease prevention and by Mark N Witmer on continuous brooding operations.

Vir- Poultry Federation C. W. Wampler Harrisonburg E. C. Vosbury Fairfax Adent H. L. Moore Blacks James E. Rice New York Northwestern Pool Council C. D. Carpenter Mark N. Witmer The Pennsylvania Poultry Assatian E. P. Johnson Virginia College Park John R. Hutcheson Blacksburg Harry L. Moore V. P. I. Poultry Department Paul Zumbro Bureau of Animal Industry W. C. Tuly

Browder Calls for Aid to Spanish Government

In New York on October 23 an earlier communist candidate urged donations to Spain for munition, food, and other defense needs. He accused Hearst and Landon of sparking political manipulation and warned Americans of undemocratic attempts to influence elections. In Omaha a voter sought removal from the registration, citing dissatisfaction with local nominees.

New York Ent Spain Browder Hearst Landon

Lee Zea Dies of Heart Attack in Pittsburgh Home

Friends report the sudden death of Lee Zea at his Pittsburgh residence from a heart attack. He was 35 years a resident there and previously lived in Washington with the Winchester family of the Shenandoah Valley. Survived by widow Nettie E. Zea a son Lee E. Zea of Detroit two Pittsburgh daughters four brothers and three sisters all of Washington and five grandchildren. Funeral was held in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Winchester Shenandoah Valley Mr. Zea Edward Zea Washington Zea Nettie E. Zea Lee E. Zea Detroit Walter Sloops Harry de Bue Joseph H Edward W Stover D Hugh Zea Eugenia Rollins Elizabeth Zea Albert S. Carter

Derailed Milwaukee Train Sparks Bridge Crash Probe

Milwaukee officials attributed the rail derailment of a Chicago bound passenger train to a defective rail. Eleven people were hurt with minor injuries. three cars plunged into a ditch and two others left the tracks after the Root Creek bridge, 60 feet high, was cleared moments earlier.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Railroad Milwaukee County Root Creek

Virginia Librarians Seek Salary Rise At State Convention

Old Point Comfort Va October 23 A Virginia Library Association business session adopted a resolution calling for a statewide salary increase for all librarians. Officers for the next year were elected including Wilmer Lee Hall president Miss Mary Virginia Gaver first vice president Charles H Stone second vice president Mary Colege second vice president and Mary Louise Dinwiddie continuing as assistant treasurer. Retiring president Blanch P Mcrum was named to the American Library Association council.

Old Point Comfort Virginia Library Association Wilmer Lee Hall Virginia State Library Richmond Mary Virginia Gaver George Washington High School Danville Charles H. Stone Willam Mary Colege Williamsburg Mary Louise Dinwiddie Blanc

Plaid Shirtwaister For Young Juniors

Barbara Bell fashion feature promotes Plaid Shirtwaister pattern No.1959-B for sizes 8 to 16 with Scotch plaid London tweed crepe or broadcloth options. Describes waist, yoke, pockets, collar, cuffs, optional removable parts, and fabric yardages for sizes 12 and with long sleeves. Orders and pattern book info included.

London Barbara Bell

President Roosevelt Defends New Deal in Radio Address

In a White House radio speech to business leaders, President Roosevelt vows to keep politics out of business and credits the New Deal with restoring private enterprise. He argues monopolistic interests opposed reforms, praises bipartisan support, and urges continued restraint on high finance to prevent future defaults.

Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt White House Good Neighbor League Morgenthau Jesse H. Jones RFC

Twelve Children Die In Motorcycle Crash In Yokohama

In Yokohama on October 24 twelve children riding in the sidecar of a motorcycle were killed when the vehicle collided with a car. The driver of the motorcycle also died.

Yokohama Japan

Hable's Palace Shows Gene Autry in The Singing Cowboy

Hable's Palace presents Gene Autry in The Singing Cowboy today only with Buck Jones in The Phantom Rider as a supplement. Adventure in Manhattan stars Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea and runs Monday and Tuesday with a Fox News Reel and a novelty.

Hable Palace Gene Autry Buck J Jones Manhattan Palace Mon Tues Mr. Deeds Jean Arthur Joel McCrea Columbia Picture Hable’s Palace Deeds Fox News

Father Of Long For Roosevelt

The 84-year-old father of the late Huey P. Long said in a letter to Governor Richard Leche that he would vote for Roosevelt's re election. He claimed Roosevelt is three times as in favor of the platform Huey P. Long opposed as Landon. Huey P. Long Sr. lives quietly at Winnfield Louisiana and rarely speaks on politics.

Shreveport Huey P. Long Richard Lewhe Roosevelt Landon Huey P. Long, Sr Winnfield, la

Triflin Matter in Dallas Leads to Violent Shootout

Pete Williams, 29, held to answer for a gun battle that left Charlie Miller, 40, dead. Williams claimed they were fooling around and sought his woman back, saying he fired after Miller refused. Six bullets hit Williams as eight missed.

Dallas Pete Williams Charlie Miller Williams

Slimming Marian Martin At Home Frock Design

The Marion Martin pattern 9082 offers a slimming morning frock with unusual yokes and surplice lines, easy to cut fit and sew. It suits cotton prints like chambray gingham dimity or percale and includes a diagrammed Lew chart. Order sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42 44 46. each pattern 15 cents plus the Marian Martin pattern book 15 cents. combined 25 cents. Send coins or stamps to Winchester Evening Star Pattern Depart.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Lew Winchester Evening Star UIST Iueui

New Books For Handley Library Patrons

Handley Library unveils new selections including A Peeiene For My Son The Knap Murder Case Bright and Big Money. Also available The Lost Wagon Train White Banners Non Fiction After All My Life in the Russian Theatre Bestet of 1936 Spain Today Eyes On Japan and more titles from 1936 authors and editors.

Son Knap Senor Nary Bright Frances P Big Money John Don Gilbert Frankau Zane Grey Lloyd Douglas F. B. Simkins Clarence Day V. Dantchenko Bestet Burns Mantle Spain Edward Conteropattore Forrest A. N Japan V. A. Yakhontoff

Thousands In Maine May Be Disfranchised

The Senate committee tracing campaign spending reports that in Maine thousands of voters on relief rolls faced possible disqualification. Investigators said many were urged not to register or vote, told they would be challenged due to relief status, and a state statute allegedly classified relief recipients as paupers denying voting rights.

Washington Lonergan D-Conn Special Senate Committee Maine Walter Myers

Lady Astor and Lord Astor Leave Washington for Bermuda Trip

Lady Nancy Astor and Lord Astor depart Washington by plane for New York where she will sail to Bermuda for a two week trip before returning to England. They travel with Rear Admiral William H. Standley and Mrs Standley from Albemarle County Virginia.

Washington Nancy Astor Lord R New York Lady Astor Bermuda England William H. Standley

Pigs In Politics Prompt Campaign Display

Republican activists showcased two live pigs beside a Roosevelt sign in Milwaukee to protest Roosevelt and promote Alf. Health officials removed the live animals citing an ordinance banning pigs in the city. replacements were plaster of paris pigs supplied by a butcher.

Milwaukee Roosevelt Save Us Alf Health Department

Zioncheck Widow Found Safe After Missing Person Report

Mrs. Rubye Zioncheck said her daughter Mrs. T. M. Nix returned home near Texarkana Arkansas and there was nothing to worry about. Dallas police had sought her after a man claiming to speak for sister Mrs Bob Lott called in a missing person report. The widow of the late congressman Washington state representative had married during a flare of antics that drew national attention. he died months earlier in a Seattle office building fall.

Texarkana Ark T. M. Nix Rubye Zioncheck Washington State Dallas Bob Lott Zioncheck Far West Seattle

Embassy Reopens in Madrid as Refuge for Americans

The American embassy in Madrid resumes refuge duties for Americans as insurgent forces advance on the capital. The embassy had sheltered Americans since the revolution but had recently closed as a place of refuge.

Washington Madrid State Department

The General Died At Dawn At Capitol Monday

Madeleine Carroll stars as a lure to ruin Gary Cooper in The General Died At Dawn at the Capitol Theatre starting Monday. Her loyalties collide with a scheming Chinese war lord and a dash of romance.

Madeleine Carroll Gary Cooper Capitol Theatre

ARAX Herbal Remedy Promoted by Miller’s in Winchester VA

Advertises ARAX as a digestive aid to relieve gas heartburn indigestion and constipation. Claims to cleanse intestines and boost liver function. Promoter called the ARAX man at Miller's 107 North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia inviting inquiries.

Miller’s North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia

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