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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1936

Page

2

Romania in a Cabinet Shake-Up Over Nazi Pressure

Romania faces a forceful realignment as King Carol recalls George to form a new cabinet after Taraescu’s resignation. Nicholas Titulescu complains of anti Jewish and pro Nazi actions while agrarian unrest and clashes over Madame Lupescu fuel demonstrations and calls for state control of finance.

Nicholas Mme Magda Lua Acr Oy Bucharest Taraescu George Swift Carol Nicholas Titulescu National Peasant Party Romania Ion Mihalache Magda Lupescu Camarilla Mme. Lupescu Sopa Madame Lupescu Nan Party Mims

Election Probe Ordered by Special Genate Committee

An immediate investigation into 04 irregularities in political activities in Pennsylvania was ordered by a special committee.

Ign Pennsylvania Génate

German Embassy Moves From Madrid to Berlin

Berlin reports the German government shifted its embassy from Madrid to Berlin after the Madrid government refused adequate access despite protests by the German chargé d affaires.

Berlin Madrid

Favorite Poems of American People

A nation wide vote determined the favorite poems of Americans. The booklet presents long established poets like Longfellow Bryant and newer poets such as Kilmer Kipling and McRae.

America Wash- Information Longfellow Bryant Kilmer Kipling McRae

Social notes from Middletown area gatherings and visitors

A long list of local residents and visitors are noted, including families of Pickeral, Sperry, Rho, Kline, Whitacre, Huyett, Ma, and others. Trips over Skyline Drive, Washington visits, vacations, and weekend guestings fill the county social calendar. Names include J. H. Pickeral, Ethel Hooley, H. E. Pickeral, June and Fanelle Pickeral, Mark Sperry, Mrs. Richard Mann, Miss Lillian Kline, J. W. Rinker, and many relatives from nearby towns.

Middletown J. H. Pickeral Ethel Hooley H. E. Pickeral Central Square N. Y Robert Pickeral Pulton June Fanelle Manassas J. J. Pickeral Robert Near Town Skyline Drive Mark Sperry Washington Sperry Troneperry Richard Mann James Frederick Bunny Kline Near Lée Hottel Washington, D. C David K. Muntzing Walter B. Little Little and Larrick Mr. Little Harry Ridings Amy Stickley Kernstown W. H. Perry Ruth Anna Winchester

Brucetown Notes from a Weekend Visit Roundup

Brucetown briefs list weekend and recent visits by local residents and relatives. Frank Huyett of Charlottesville stayed with Corrie Swimley. The entries mention gatherings with Melvin McKee White Hall, Ward Purcell and others visiting Delaware and Moorefield, Alexandria and Whitacre areas, plus Baltimore and Richmond connections.

Brucetown Frank Morgan Huyett Charlottesville Corrie Swimley Melvin McKee White Hall Andy Whitacre Ward Purcell Winchester Delaware Martin Adams Hal Maury Moorefield W. Va Hugh Brill Bob Massey Aelxandria Andy Whitacre E. Berry Baltimore J. M. Christian Summit Point Stuart Floyd Hall Richmond C. W. Hardesty Stephenson Julian Snapp Ee Md

Milk rate to hold in Frederick and surrounding towns

Frederick milk prices will not rise according to local dealers. Martinsburg price was boosted to 11 cents, a level Frederick has paid for a year. In Hagerstown milk climbed from 9 to 10 cents per quart.

Frederick Martinsburg W. Va Hagerstown

Local Notes From Gainesboro Area Virginia

Gainesboro Virginia September 1 Mrs Gilbert Catlett and Mrs Thurman Moore visit sister Mrs Della Freshour of Springfield Ohio Foreman C F Lawrence of F B Tavenner Orchard finishes harvesting a crop of fancy peaches at good prices Minnie Lamo visits Oddie Lamp Green Spring Yard pool at Laurel Hill event Marcus Adams celebrate birth of daughter Saturday night

Gainesboro Gilbert. Catlett Thurman Moore Della Freshour Springfield C. F. Lawrence Tavenner Minnie Lamo Oddie Lamp Green Spring Laurel Hill Marcus Adams

Stephens City Social News Several Visitors And Health Updates

Stephens City reports the Carbaughs hosted E Cader Huntington W V and C Paul Malm Eloise Trussell Newport News last week. J P Samsell W H Herrell and Earl Samsell spent the weekend in Richmond with Dorothy Herrell joining from Etta Supinger’s. Emma Guard is recovering at Mollie Barrow’s. Dr W Downing Stickley and family visit from Birmingham. R G Trussell visits Washington sisters Reir and Frank Cover. Mary Powers and Mrs Alvin Brill joined J P Carbaugh for a Winchester Missionary Society event. Rev James Cadwallader Wytheville spent days with Floyd Cadawallader.

Stephens City J. P. Carbaugh E. C. Cader Huntington W. Va C. Paul Malm Eloise Trussell Newport. News J. Paul Samsell W. H. Herrell Earl Samsell Richmond Dorothy Herrell Etta Supinger Emma Guard Mollie Barrow W. Downing Stickley Birmingham Ala P. B. Stickley R. G. Trussell Reir Frank Cover Washington, D. C Mary Powers Alvin Brill Strasburg Men’s Missionary Society Winchester James Cadwallader Wytheville Floyd Cadawallader

National Antietam Celebration Committee to Meet

The state advisory committee for the National Antietam Celebration will meet in Hagerstown Maryland on September 17. Alexander Armstrong, committee chairman, set the date for planning activities and organization.

Hagerstown Alexander Armstrong

Telephone rate cuts save Virginia users, 1936

The State Corporation Commission announced rate reductions for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in Virginia. Home and business extension rates drop in multiple cities and new handset and outlet charges fall, with overall yearly savings estimated around $111,000 and prior savings totaling $248,000 since 1936.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Virginia State Corporation Commission Richmond Norfolk Portsmouth Alexandria Danville Lynchburg Ni Rt News Roanoke Staunton

Bradfield Dies at Farm Home in Hampshire County

William A. Bradfield 74 a W Va farmer of Forks of Capon died at his home Sunday after a month illness. He was survived by his widow Mary F. Bradfield five sons Albert Paul Raymond Clarence and Gordon and two married daughters Edith and Lucy. Funeral held at Island Hill Methodist Church at 2 PM with burial nearby.

Williiam A. Bradfield Forks of Capon Hampshire County W. Va Mr. Bradfield Silas Mary Hanson Bradfield Mary F. Bradfield Albert Paul Raymond Clarence Gordon Bradfield Edith Lucy Bradfield Island Hill Methodist Church

Open Verdict In Fatal Crash Near Conowingo Dam

An Elkton coroner jury returned an open verdict on a crash that killed seven people and injured sixteen. The truck carried 23 itinerant laborers and plunged down a 75 foot embankment near Conowingo Dam.

Elkton Conowingo Dam Harry Harris Belgrave Flanegro Ge Hart Xx Xe Hart Hastings Fla

Henckel Clan To Place Marker

The Henckel Family Association will dedicate a fort marker in the German settlement about not quite two miles from Riverton Pendleton County West Virginia on September 29. Henckel descendants from the Shenandoah Valley are noted. The fort protected settlers and the farm was bought in 1761 by John Justus Henckel for the blockhouse. A stone in the graveyard honors John Justus Henckel and Magdalena.

Henckel Riverton Pendleton County W. Va Henckels Shenandoah Valley John Justus Henckel Magdalena

Packing School At Inwood West Virginia

The Federal State Inspection Service and West Virginia College of Agriculture will hold an apple grading and packing school at the Packing House in Inwood on September 4. J J Gardner will lead the sessions with spray residue discussions by E C Sherwood. Two sessions run 9 am to noon and 1 30 pm to 4 pm offering attendance options for all interested.

Ber West Virginia W. Va Federal State Inspection Service West Virginia College of Agriculture J. J. Gardner Inspection Service E. C. Sherwood Corporation Court of Winchester County Court House S. Braddock St Warren Rice

Mormon Elder to Promote Pioneer History Lectures in VA

Oliver R. Smith a Salt Lake City LDS elder plans illustrated lectures on far western pioneer history. Accompanying him are El Moine W. Kirkham and Reed Berrett who have spoken to civic clubs schools and on radio in several states. They recently participated in a Palmyra pageant before 5000 people and travel with a nine member LDS delegation active in northern Virginia West Virginia and nearby Maryland counties.

Oliver R. Smith Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City Utah Far West Elder Smith el Moine W. Kirkham Reed Berrett Palmyra Virginia West Virginia Maryland

No State Levy Expected in North Dakota Next Year

Governor Walter Welford announced no state levy would be needed next year in North Dakota. He attributed the mater to a surplus arising from the sales tax and a growing revenue surplus.

Bismarck N. D North Dakota Walter Welford

Nation's illness costs reach ten billions yearly

Washington reports estimate the annual national bill for sickness and accidents at 10 billion dollars with indirect costs like lost work time. The Public Service shows potential savings from reducing accidents by 12.5 percent could save about 15,600 dollars per 1,000 employees, while health and accident prevention at 12,000 dollars per 1,000 employees may be warranted. Industrial hygiene work has grown but medical advice remains limited.

Washington Public Service Dean K. Brundage

North Dakota Governor Backs Republican Soil Policy Accord

Gov. Walter Welford of North Dakota met Gov. Alf Landon in Topeka on September 1 and said he is wholeheartedly in accord with Landon’s soil conservation views. He praised the pledge and supported continued farm benefit payments and tariff measures benefiting agriculture and industry.

Topeka Kas Walter Welford North Dakota Alf M. Landon Welford

Two Pistols Stop Chicago Card Game Heist

In a south side athletic club a card game was halted when two masked strangers entered with pistols and grabbed $145 from the table. The pair then fled, leaving players stunned. No further details on suspects or injuries.

Chicago South Side

Ship Founders After Collision Off Taspe Coast

The 1,278 ton freighter Apple foundered in fog off the Taspe coast after colliding with the French liner Lafayette. Canadian Press reports the ship’s loss with probable crew details pending.

Halifax Aple Taspe Lafayette

Fatal Mine Explosion in Bochnum Westphalia

A mine blast in Bochnum Westphalia on September 1 left eleven men known dead and many others unaccounted. Twelve miners were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Bochum Westphalia Germany

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