Divorce for Mrs Wallis Simpson in Ipswich Assizes
Mrs Wallis Simpson won a decree nisi at Ipswich assizes after a brief hearing. Justice Hawke declared the decree and costs fell to Ernest Simpson. The hearing lasted seventeen minutes with Mrs Simpson on the stand fourteen minutes as she detailed alleged misconduct at a Bray hotel.
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Ipswich
Eng
Wallis Simpson
Edward of
England
Ipswich Assizes
John Anthony Hawke
Ernest Aldrich Simpson
Simpson
Norman Birkett
United Kingdom
Henry VII
Hotel de Paris
Bray
Maidenhead
Berkshire
Justice Hawke
Stern
Counselor Birkett
Mrs. Simpson
Walter Frampton
Bishop Mouton Visits City Amid Gift Talk
The visit of Bishop Mouton stirred local interest as he spoke on gifts proving affection. He noted any thoughtful token, not necessarily costly, reflects the donor’s love and the women recall earlier desires for Halloween sweets or small finery, emphasizing the value of giving.
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Mouton
John
Navy Day Observance Highlights Peace Instrument Theme
President Roosevelt lauds the Navy as an instrument of peace and good will. He cites an adequate, efficient force compatible with peaceful aims while noting global tensions and the need for defense. Navy ships and shore stations open to the public for Navy Day events.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Claude Swanson
America
Wintery winds whip eastern area ending October warmth
Strong cold front sweeps Eastern states bringing subfreezing readings. Ice forms in exposed spots with killing frost in the Shenandoah Valley injuring vegetation. Temperatures fall to the 20s and 30s across New England and mid Atlantic regions with reports of low 20s in Adirondacks and Vermont.
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New York
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Mount Washington
Northfield
Burlington
Portland
Boston
Pittsburgh
Owl
Adirondacks
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester Research Laboratory
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Shape Plans For Election In Winchester
The City Electoral Board outlines preparations for the presidential senate and congressional election to be held next Tuesday in Winchester. It notes that polling place assignments will be announced soon and reports a relocation of the second ward second precinct to the American Legion building. Polling sites remain Friendship Fire Company engine house and Reuss Fire Company engine house plus City Hall police station, with sunrise at 6 31 and sunset at 4 56 giving over 10 hours of voting per Wir law.
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Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire Company
American Legion
Friendship Fire Company
Reuss Fire Company
City Hall
Almand
Landon Knox Rally Dates Across County and City
Political rallies announced with speakers Hon. W. F. Broening Hon. E. C. Will and W Deming in Geo. Wash. Hotel Armel Va Middletown Va Oct 28 8 p m Armel Schoolhouse 8 p m Hon E C Will J A Garber Gainesboro Oct 29 8 p m Gainesboro school Hon J E Wiles Venture into local civic meetings listed with times and locations.
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Geo. Wash
W. F. Broening
E. C. Will
W. €. Deming
Armel
Middletown
J. A. Garber
Gainesboro
J. E. Wiles
Cleaner Code Is Approved by Virginia Cleaners Group
Public approval of improved standards in the cleaning industry grows after state board oversight. Walter C. Scott of Roanoke spoke in Richmond as E. H. Crutchfield of Petersburg was elected president, Charles D. Garland Roanoke vice president, and Philip R. Fowle Winchester secretary treasurer. Members face annual dues of five dollars for small firms and ten dollars for larger ones. The convention named a board nominee committee including John Logan Roanoke A G Schultz Richmond and David…
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Walter C. Scott
Roanoke
Virginia State Association of Cleaners and Dyers
Richmond
Peery
E. H. Crutchfield
Petersburg
Charles D. Garland
Philip R. Fowle
Winchester
Mr. Fowle
Bush Creekmore
Je. Powell
John, Logan
A. G. Schultz
David
Lost Oxford gray fleece overcoat on W. Boscawen St
Man reports a lost Oxford gray fleece overcoat from a car parked on W. Boscawen Street Sunday night. Reward offered by Dr. Leon Slavin.
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W. Boscawen St
Leon Slavin
Baltimore political speakers set for Oct 27 at hotel
Hon. Wm. F. Broening former Baltimore mayor and Hon. J. E. Will candidate for Congress with W. E. Deming district chairman will speak at the George Washington Hotel at 8 p m Tuesday night October 27. All invited. Don’t miss it.
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Wm. F. Broening
Baltimore
J. E. Will
Congress
W. E. Deming
George Washington Hotel
Mussolini vows to defend empire as Fascism marks anniversary
Rome Oct 27 Mussolini declared Italy ready to repeat heroic efforts against any foe in defense of the empire. He hailed the fourteenth anniversary of the march on Rome and said Italy is stronger than ever as it advances in Africa. Blackshirts are called upon for every event, promising a future secured by past deeds.
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Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Il Duce
Addis Ababa
Tr Duce
Africa
Democrats Rally Across Seventh District Tonight
Democratic crowds are set to gather in Woodstock with speakers including J. Fulmer Bright Richmond mayor John M Dickinson U S assistant attorney general Major A Willis Robertson Lexington candidate for re election to Congress The Woodstock rally is expected to draw large attendance Invitations have gone out to party members in district sub divisions Captain Frank Wray Berryville will headline Gore rally Burr Harrison presiding Tonight Berryville high school hosts E Lee Trinkle Roanoke former governor at 730 PM Public invited Captain Wray to preside.
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Woodstock
J. Fulmer Bright
Richmond
John M. Dickinson
United States
Major A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Congress
Capt. Wray
Gore
Frank Wray
Berryville
Burr P. Harrison
Winchester
E. Lee Trinkle
Roanoke
Captain Wray
Will
Armel
Middletown
J. A. Garber
Venth
Gainesboro
C. Deming
Front Royal
Republican Committee
Roosevelt To Resume Stump Tour Tonight
President Roosevelt plans a strenuous final eastern campaign itinerary starting tonight in Washington. He will visit Brooklyn College Liberty Statue Roosevelt Park Williamsburgh Bridge and Rooseve rt Park before taking a special train to Wilkes Barre Harrisburg Philadelphia Wilmington and New York City for late events including a Brooklyn Academy of Music performance and Madison Square Garden show. He also attended Howard University ceremony with students and faculty opening a new chemistry building funded by PWA.
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Washington
Staten Island
Lower Manhattan
Brooklyn College
Roosevelt
Atlantic Seaboard
Hyde Park
N. Y
Liberty Statue
Williamsburg Bridge
Governor’s Island
Bedloe’s Island
Roosevelt Park
New York City
New York
Wilkes- Barre
Harrisburg
Capitol Steps
Philadelphia
Camden
N. J
Wilmington
Del
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Madison Square Garden
Howard University
PWA
Lightship Elbe Believed Lost in Severe Gale
The lightship Elbe in the Elbe Estuary was capsized in a violent southwest gale off Cuxhaven. Fifteen men were aboard and eyewitnesses on a British steamer reported it overwhelmed by a huge breaker and not seen again.
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Cuxhaven
Germany
Elbe
King Edward presides Privy Council. Simpson seeking divorce
King Edward I presided at a 20 minute Privy Council session in London while Mrs Wallis Simpson was at Ipswich pursuing a divorce. The meeting aimed to prepare for Parliament’s reassembly later this week.
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London
Edward
Privy Council
Wallis Simpson
Ipswich
Kremer Property to be Sold at Court House Noon
The M. W. Kremer property at 550 North Braddock Street with a large lot and nearly new residence will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday October 31. Auction notice dated October 27.
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M. W. Kremer
North Braddock Street
Court House
Women Show Real Fairness Taste in Winchester Poll
Twenty five Winchester women were asked about nineteen faults of men. Chewing tobacco topped the list with 23 objections, followed by hanging up clothes on the floor and inviting unexpected guests to dinner. Others cited included public inattention and making decisions without consultation. Continued on page eight.
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Star
Winchester
Roanoke
Starvation and siege report from beleaguered Madrid
American correspondents captured by Fascists describe near starvation in Madrid with food shortages and long lines. They claim militia may abandon Madrid as it faces incoming attacks and note shallow trenches around the city.
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Madrid
Navalcarnero
Quail Season Closed in Frederick County Officials Say
State Game Commission informed Frederick County that there is no open season for quail this fall and winter. The move follows extreme quail scarcity in Frederick County this year. 100 young quail were propagated locally plus 100 from the state game farm and released. A breeder has released several dozen quail nearby amid reports of dogs being trained and disturbing the birds.
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F. W. Pingley
State Commission On Game and Inland Fisheries
Richmond
Frederick County
Clarke County
Mr. Pingley
Landon Seeks Civil Service Reform in Pittsburgh Stop
Governor Alf Landon arrived in Pittsburgh aboard a special train for a 9 p m address at Duquesne Garden. Western Pennsylvania Republicans welcomed him and Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms joined the trip from Philadelphia where he spoke last night.
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Pittsburg
Alf M. Landon
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Landon
Kansas
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms Oflinois
Philadelphia
Duquesne Garden
Hable's Palace Show Promises Shenandoah Wonders
Today only a special all technicolor feature at Hables Palace showcases the Shenandoah Valley wonders with vivid imagery and programmed entertainment for local audiences.
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Shenandoah Valley
Public Sale Of Household Furniture At 568 N Market St
Household and kitchen furniture dishes stores and many other items to be sold at public auction. The sale is set for Saturday October 31 at 1 p m at 568 North Market Street. Kidwell's conducts the event.
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N. Market St. Kidwell’s
Square Dance Thursday Night Near Middletown
Square dance notice for Thursday night October 29 at 8 30 with location 1 mile south of Middletown. Contact M Lamp for details.
Republicans Plan Star Rally Schedule Across County
City and county Republicans meet at the George Washington Hotel at 8 pm to hear J Everett Will candidate for Congress and William F Borening former Baltimore mayor. Will plans talks at Armel schoolhouse and Middletown high school with J A Garber and W C Deming presiding.
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George Washington Hotel
J. Everett Will
Congress
William F. Borening
Baltimore
Moors Battle Hand to Hand on Madrid Front
On Oct 27 a heavy hand to hand fight raged as Moorish legionnaires clashed with Socialist militia near Navalcarnero south of Madrid. The rough combat spread across the Castilian plain as Fascist gunners, tanks, and planes countered Socialist advances toward Madrid.
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Madrid
Castilian
Mostoles
Burgos
el Escorial
Aranjuez
Tilescas
Jose Varela
Valmorado
Navalcarnero
Convict Camp Relocated Along Route 1 Near Gainesboro
The convict camp has moved from Reynolds Store to near Gainesboro to speed up road construction. By summer the project progressed at a satisfactory rate and about eight miles of Route 7 along the new site were graded and opened to traffic. Traffic over Route 1 from the city is not advised until work finishes and macadam treatment is uncertain.
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Reynolds Store
Gainesboro
District Pastors and Stewards Convene in Winchester
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a Winchester District Ministerial Association meeting and District Stewards conference starting at 10 am. Visitors were served lunch, with sessions resuming in the afternoon. Plans discussed included the District Stewards Institute set for November 18 to 20 with Dr. G. L. Morelock.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester District Ministerial Association
District Stewards Conference
District Stewards Institute
G. L. Morelock
Prices rise under Roosevelt program show farm gains
The document lists price increases for hogs beef cattle corn butterfat and wheat from 1932 to 1936, illustrating farm value gains under the Roosevelt program. It cites figures like hogs rising to 9.14 and wheat to 26.98, with other commodities showing notable increases.
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Navy
Peace Instrument
Mt. Washington
Landon-Knox
Il Ducé
Madison Square
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Talavera DE LA Reina
Salmanca
Francisco Franco
State Commission
Steel Center
Hable’s Palace
Thurs. Nite
S. Middletown
M. Lamp
Moores
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