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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1936

Page

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Roosevelt Promotes New Deal Fills Pocketbook Faster Than Prices

President Roosevelt argued the New Deal has kept money in housewives' pockets as food costs rose, contrasting 24 percent food-price gains since 1932 with a 77 percent payroll rise. He warned against Republican “market basket” promises and accused employers of pay envelope propaganda in Pennsylvania campaign stops.

Harrisburg Roosevelt Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre Capitol Steps Secrond

Nature's bounty saved and lost by Jack Frost

The piece reflects on nature’s giving and taking through seasons. Spring and summer yield flowers vines and produce, but Jack Frost arrives to rob plants of beauty. Winter returns calm for months, until another spring renews growth and hope.

Nature Jack Frost

Suspicious Man Is Held in Harrisburg as Roosevelt Departed

The state highway patrol arrested a man acting suspiciously and carrying a pistol in downtown Harrisburg as President Roosevelt left for his special train. Captain Charles Quarles said patrolmen saw him hiding in a store doorway and he was taken to the city police station for questioning.

Harrisburg State Highway Patrol Roosevelt Charles Quarles

Robertson Addresses Rotary Club on U S Canada Ties

Major A Willis Robertson of Lexington spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon praising Rotary service for fostering U S Canada relations. He warned about immigration assimilation and the racial issue, noting 20 million arrivals in 25 years, and urged support for Americanization programs. He cited the Shenandoah National Park as a tourism driver and referenced anticipated visitor impact.

A. Willis Robertson Lexington House of Representatives Rotary Club United States Canada Major Robertson Toronto British Columbia Robertson Shenandoah National Park Frank Armstrong, Jr H. D. Fuller Orville van Dusen Front Royal John Myers Charles Russell Washington, D. C Herbert Solenberger

Public Auction of Seal Residence and Personal Property

Public sale of the late John H. Seal residence at 126 West Cork Street with auctions at 12 noon on Saturday, November 7 in front of Court House. Also 10 shares George Washington Hotel Stock and 4 shares Union Bank Stock. At 2 p.m. same day at 126 West Cork Street, sale of household goods including furniture, chinaware, books, gas stove, upright piano, ladders, and more. Dunn & Duvall, Auctioneers.

John H. Seal West Cork Street Court House George Washington Hotel Union Bank Dunn & Duvall

Heinz Co buys cider apples and puppy wanted in notices

Notices run for Heinz Co seeking cider apples and a good female police puppy. An address in Evening Star Office advertises a George W. Keller home sale on North Loudoun Street set for Saturday October 31 1936 at 11 AM with an ad reference.

George W. Keller Loudoun Street

Junk Company advertises old car and metal salvage offers

The Winchester Junk Co. at 13 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock promotes buying old cars for junk and offers rags and metals. They list phone 254 and note dates (10-2 Thurs. & Mon.) for their services. The Golden Glow advertises candy boxes and delivery options with phone 1148.

Page & Shaw Winchester Junk Co Fairfax Lane Main and Braddock

Household goods auction at Kidwell's Market St

All kinds of household and kitchen furniture dishes stoves and many other items sold Saturday October 31 at 1 p m at 568 North Market Street Kidwell's sale details listed in local ad notice.

Market St. Kidwell’s

Trinkle Attacks GOP Record In Clarke County Rally

Former Governor E. Lee Trinkle denounced Hearst ties and Republican rule while praising Roosevelt era recovery. He cited unemployment drops, cotton and payroll gains, HOLC saves, AAA benefits, and labor aid as proof of Democratic success. He warned of Hoover era declines and urged re election of Roosevelt.

the Star Berryville Landon Hearst E. Lee Trinkle Roanoke Clarke County Trinkle Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Hoover HOLC America AAA

Record of Governor Landon Admits Shift from Earlier Policies

The record portrays Governor Landon reversing prior stance by denouncing federal courts and calling Congress a debating society. It accuses him of favoring inflated currency, monopolies, anti trust relaxation, and state control of banking, while later backing New Deal relief in 1934.

Landon Congress State Supreme Court

Contempt Hearing Sought Against Father Coughlin

October 29 report on Judge Hertz hearing written charges against Father Charles E. Coughlin head of the National Union for Social Justice. Sacharow seeks a body attachment if granted. Deputy Kiewell’s arrest and service attempt occur during deposition hearing in an ouster suit filed by O’Donnell. Priest stays in New York for a speaking engagement. he did not plan to attend Cleveland hearing.

Charles E. Coughlin National Union For Social Justice Common Pleas David R. Hertz Sacharow Father Coughlin Ohio N. U.S. J O'Donnell Cleveland MSJ Walter Kiewell Kiewell Legal Service Hertz National Union William Lemke Union Party NUSJ Detroit New York

Raylass To Open Winchester Store In Remodelled Building

Raylass president I Raiff will attend the grand opening in Winchester at 136 138 North Loudoun Street. The store operates under the Baylass chain with headquarters in New York City. Officials W M Presgrave I B Miller and manager S D Dowdy will be present for the opening and related announcements follow on inside pages.

I. Raiff Raylass Department Stores Winchester North Loudoun Street Rae Virginia North Carolina Baylass Boston South Mr. Raiff New York City Winchester Baylass

Miss Orndorff Wins Contest in Frederick County

Miss Hilda Orndorff of Bryarly 4-H Club won a record keeping contest in Frederick County announced by Miss Elizabeth Farrar county Home Demonstration Agent. Alma Orndorff placed second with May Judy third and Isabelle Rosenberger fourth. Alma will receive the gold medal since Hilda has won before.

Hilda Orndorff Bryarly Frederick County Elizabeth Farrar Alma Orndorff Bryarly Club May Judy Middletown Isabelle Rosenberger Round Hill

Fresh Fruit Urgently Arrives at Pure Food Store

Just arrived stock at Pure Food Store includes glace pineapple in red green and yellow glace cherries in red and green citron orange peel and lemon peel packed for immediate sale at the city shop.

Gainesboro to Host County Democratic Rally Friday

Democrats from all sections plan to attend a Gainesboro consolidated school rally Friday night at 7 45. R L Omps, county Democratic chair, will preside. Speakers include State Senator T R Cather and Winchester attorney J Sloan Kuykendall. The event aims to defend the administration's record and attract delegates from Frederick County.

Gainesboro Consolidated School R. L. Omps Democratic Committee Will Gainesboro Frederick

Anniversary of Wall Street Crash Today

New York on October 29 marks the seventh anniversary of the stock market crash that began the worldwide depression. The day saw 16 410 000 shares trading at sharply lower prices and notable losses in American Telephone, Santa Fe, General Electric, and U S Steel.

New York New York Stock Exchange Uon American Telephone Santa Fe General Electric U. S. Steel

Police Officers Indicted for Bribe Taking in Cleveland

Eight Cleveland police officers were indicted by a grand jury for soliciting and accepting bribes. Safety Director Eliot Ness presented evidence after an undercover probe into alleged collusion between the underworld and law enforcement during Prohibition.

Cleveland Grand Eliot Ness

Baltimore Patrolman Killed In Mysterious Manner

Patrolman Carroll Hanley, 59, died after falling from a car he sought to stop. Witnesses said he clung to the running board during a sharp turn and fell. police investigate whether a stolen car, a bogus check suspect, or other foul play was involved. Hanley served since 1909 with a 1919 resignation and 1924 reinstatement. survived by widow and five children.

Baltimore Carroll Hanley Hanley Motor Vehicles Commissioner's Office Catherine Hosking Oscar Lusby Edward Payne Anthony Arrigo Payne Clarence Bateman

Landon Pays Tribute In Oyster Bay On Roosevelt Grave Visit

Gov. Alf M. Landon rests at Oyster Bay before heading to Madison Square Garden for an eastern campaign appeal. He laid a wreath on Theodore Roosevelt's grave after a brief visit with Mrs Roosevelt and a meeting with Alfred E. Smith.

New York Alf M. Landon Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt United States Rough Rider Long Island Tri- Borough New York City Bronx Queens Manhattan Madison Square Garden Alfred E. Smith Penn Station Landon Smith London Brooklyn

Pope Plans Note on Marriage Likely Encyclical

Vatican officials report Pope Pius is drafting a significant marriage document, possibly a new encyclical, and intends to publish it soon. The Holy Father has shown sustained interest in matrimony in recent months.

Vatican City Pius Holy Father

Improvements Made at Winchester District Parsonage

Extensive improvements have been completed at the Winchester District parsonage located at 405 Fairmont Avenue. The Rev. W. W. McIntyre, the presiding elder, occupies the home. Work included kitchen modernization and wiring upgrades.

Winchester District Fairmont Avenue W. W. McIntyre

Storm darkens Buffalo as lights return and winds rise

A Buffalo weather report notes lights came back on after an forenoon storm. Low clouds and rain accompanied a high wind. A Lake Erie small craft storm warning was issued. A grocery ad lists New crop white raisins at 25 cents per 2 pounds.

Buffalo N. Y Lake Erie

Stephens City Service at People's Bank Friday Night

Southern States presents free supper Friday night at the People's Bank building at 7 30 p m October 30 with Pifer's String Band public invited

Stephens City Service People’s Bank Pifer

Halloween Program at Round Hill School

Town event details for a Round Hill School Halloween program on Friday October 30 with refreshments and a small admission fee listed.

Round Hill School

New Voting Place Here In Winchester

The City Electoral Board announced judges and clerks for the national election in Winchester next Tuesday. The second precinct of the second ward will vote on the ground floor of the American Legion building on North Loudoun Street due to the Sarah Zane Fire Company hall being razed. Polling hours run from sunrise to sunset, 6 31 a m to 4 56 p m.

Winchester City Electoral Board American Legion North Loudoun Street Sarah Zane Fire Company City Electa Board Friendship Engine House Charles P. Kremer John W. Kater Joseph Patterson William Sumption Lester Forney Elmer V. Hodges E. B. Sheetz Herbert Haines

Morgan's Firm Member Is Dead

New York Oct. 29 Thomas Cochran partner in J. P. Morgan and Co died of a heart attack at home in Bedford Village He was a native of St Paul Minnesota and came to the firm from the Liberty National Bank presidency

New York Thomas Cochran J. P. Morgan & Co Bedford Village St. Paul

Browder to Speak in Buffalo Church

Communist candidate Earl Browder spoke at the Salem Evangelical Church in Buffalo after failing to secure other halls. He planned two lectures saying Republican pressure blocked earlier venues. Pastor Rev. Herman J. Hahn, a Socialist candidate for lieutenant governor, hosted the event.

Bufalo N. Y Earl Browder Republican Buffalo Browder Salem Evangelical Church Herman J. Hahn

Electrocution Ends Chicago Coroner Case

In Chicago on October 29 a bigamy charge against Mrs. Pearl Puutio was dropped after the state lost its principal witness who was electrocuted October 21 for killing a police officer. The judge dismissed the charge against Puutio for marrying Frank Korczykowski without divorce.

Chicago Pearl Puutio Frank Bones) Korczykowski Arthur Puutio Harold P. O'Connell Korczykowski

Knox Campaign Train Draws Cheers and Boos in Illinois

Col. Frank Knox campaigned in his home state to a large Illinois crowd. Supporters applauded while boos rang out as the Republican vice presidential nominee spoke in a touring train stop through Illinois.

Knox Illinois Col Frank Knox Chicago Ilinois

Policy Approved in Belgium for Independent Foreign Policy

Brussels reports the Belgian chamber approved Premier Paul Van Zeeland's foreign policy by 126 to 42. The plan calls for complete independence without returning to prewar neutrality, marking a shift in postwar diplomacy and Belgium's stance on international alignment.

Brussels Paul van Zeeland

Closing Notice From Miller's for Renovation Delay

Due to renovations we cannot serve the public until Tuesday November. This notice from Miller's at 107 North Main informs customers of the temporary closure.

New Supplies For Socialists Reported By Government

Madrid authorities declared they possessed everything necessary for victory as government forces held Madrid outskirts and prepared a counter offensive. Frontline units reported impatience to strike while fascist forces tightened their siege, with announced tanks and aircraft to support the effort.

Madrid Chapineria el Escorial Navalcarnero Torrejon de la Calzada el Alamo Serranillos A 5 Francisco Largo Caballero Larigo Caballero

Miss Mason Appointed Madison County Home Demonstration Agent

Miss Agnes Mason, assistant County Home Demonstration Agent in Frederick county since early summer, has been appointed Madison County Home Demonstration Agent. She will assume duties about November 1. In Winchester she aided Miss Elizabeth Farrar, the Frederick county agent, during Farrar's leave.

Agnes Mason Frederick County Madison County

Farm prices rise under Roosevelt program 1932 to 1936

A garbled excerpt lists farm price increases during the Roosevelt program from 1932 to 1936. It shows hogs at 2.50 rising to 9.14, beef cattle from 4.30 to 6.80, butterfat around 14 to 32, and wheat near 98, with many OCR errors present.

Igen

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MR Winchester Rotary Heinz Co Evening Star Office Clarke Raylass Miss Orndorff al” Smith Madison Square Pure Food Store Hallowe'en Electoral Board Morgan Miller's N. Main Miss Mason Madison
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