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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1936

Page

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Vatican condemns Coughlin for calling Roosevelt a liar

The Observatore Romano criticized Father Charles E. Coughlin for calling President Roosevelt "a liar and betrayer." The Vatican urged respect for authorities and warned against attacks that could undermine public trust in leaders. Coughlin apologized, saying he referred to a political candidate, not the U.S. president.

Vatican City the Observatore Romano Vatican Father Charles E. Coughlin Roosevelt Father Coughlin Observatore Spain Gallagher Holy See Cleveland United States Michael J. Gallagher Detroit

Virginia historian Carveth Wells critiques Williamsburg talk

Carveth Wells at a Williamsburg luncheon voices mixed reactions to his remarks. He notes Virginians’ conservative nature and imagines a Texas Centennial style exposition at Jamestown with a fan dancer as Pocahontas to lure visitors from beyond the borders.

Carveth Wells Williamsburg Wells Hollywood Virginia Jamestown

Apples Wanted for National Fruit Product Company

Our factory is open and receiving apples of all kinds. Contact Mr. Joseph Dellinger or Mr. Ed Cather at telephone 434 for arrangements with National Fruit Product Company, Inc.

Joseph Dellinger Ed Cather National Fruit Product Company, Inc

Two Injured In Accident Near Berryville Pike

A car crashed about 7 45 last night beyond the city limits on the Berryville pike snapping a telephone pole and injuring two people. Mrs William Stuart of Newport News a passenger and Leeds Riely of Berryville the driver were hurt. Stuart rested at home after hospital care and Riely remained at Memorial hospital with shock and chest injuries. The car was traveling fast without lights and failed to turn, causing the damage estimated at 250 dollars. Stuart is the daughter of R Gray Williams of Winchester.

Berryville Pike William Stuart Newport News Leeds Riely Berryville Riely Memorial Hospital A. J. Malof Jack Stuart R. Gray .Williams Winchester

Fire Damages Attic in Two Story Brick Home

Two alarms brought firemen to 221 Parkway to battle a attic blaze at the two story brick house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hoshour. Damage was confined to rafters woodwork and trunks contents with no injuries. Fire was kept from spreading by chemical extinguishers and booster tank hose. The blaze may have originated from a defective wine. The Hoshours, moving to 132 West Piccadilly street, had insurance on the property owned by Dora Fawcett Keyser.

C. A. Hoshour No. 221 Parkway Dora Fawcett Keyser South Cameron Street Hoshour

Roosevelt to See London in Des Moines

President Roosevelt and Gov Alfred Landon prepare for a Des Moines drought conference as 23 states face the worst dry spell in climatological history. The tour includes a 5,000 mile drought ride with talks on emergency relief and future safeguards.

Roosevelt London Des Moines Edwin B. Harkinson Associated Press Washington Weather Bureau Works Progress Administration George Henry Dern Salt Lake City Wyoming Iowa Alf M. Landon Kansas Topeka Kas

Osmar Swanson backs Winchester Park effort in a jovial letter

O H Swanson, a local drayman known as a contender for Winchester’s Biggest Man, writes to John L Shine praising the PARK and explaining a delayed dues payment. He cites dental troubles a horse bond and a steering wheel mishap as comical reasons for the late remittance, but remains committed to Park activities.

Osmar H. Swanson Winchester Winchester Park Association Osmar John L. Shine The Park Association Swanson Shine

Jury Panel Forms as Black Legion Case Moves Forward

Detroit September report notes a second panel of 100 veniremen called in Circuit court to continue selecting a jury for 10 men charged in the Black Legion execution of Charles A. Poole. In Oakland County, officials faced calls to purge Black Legion members from payrolls amid grand jury findings.

Detroit Black Legion Charles A. Poole Joseph A. Moynihan Oakland County Grand Pontiac Lyle D. Tabor Frank D. Fitzgerald Grand Jury

Long City Clerk Frank Krebs Re elected For 29th Year

Officers of the Common Council re elected Frank H. Krebs veteran clerk for his twenty ninth consecutive year in the post. Krebs, one of the city’s oldest officials by service, has held the role since long ago and served as civil magistrate and police court justice in prior years.

Frank H. Kerbs Krebs Hollis Edward G. Hollis Police C. W.hollis Council

Japs To Raise Subs Tonnage In London Note

London dispatch reports Japan formally stated its submarine fleet would be one third larger than both the United States and Great Britain. Tokyo intends to retain 15 598 tons more submarines than the two powers, reacting to Britain's London Naval Treaty escalator clause and the plan to scrap certain subs.

London Japan United States Great Britain

Councilmen Re-elect All Old Officers

Landing Field reflects council actions as officials secure re election of incumbent officers. Ballot and vote figures not provided.

City Council Plans and Approves Airport Lease and City Work

The city reads plans for a 25 year lease of Blanton Lewis farm as an airport site contingent on state funds for improvements. A 12 month garbage removal contract is approved. incinerator purchase deferred. State fire marshal report on public building hazards referred to committees. Filling station permit granted at Cork and Loudoun. Various petitions about Shenandoah avenue grading Angerona Terrace truck traffic and Berryville avenue station were tabled until permit applications arrive. First regular meeting of the new year, two new members welcomed, City Solicitor Rear don re elected. Fire delayed quorum. meeting adjourned at 10 50.

Airport—Council Blanton Lewis Farm Cork Loudoun Shenandoah Avenue Angerona Terrace Berryville Avenue Southwerk Street Ci Council Peyton J. Marshall Charles Anderson Frank Krebs Allen T. Hawthorne O. L. Jamison James P. Reardon

Vanity Fair Beauty School lectures by Prof DeJewell in Chicago

Prof G DeJewell of Chicago Til will supervise instruction at the Vanity Fair Beauty School this season. Classes begin September 9. He has years of experience and all graduates are placed free. Enroll now at Vanity Fair Beauty School 21 N Loudoun St Phone 636.

G. DeJewell Chicago, Til Vanity Fair Beauty Culture School DeJewell Vanity Fair Beauty School N. Loudoun St

SEE JANE WITHERS PUPPET SHOW AT HABLES PALACE

Hillyard Wallpaper and Paint Co advertises painting and decorating services and promotes the puppet show “See Jane Withers” at Hable's Palace Theatre tonight and Thursday only with contact.

Hillyard Wallpaper and Paint Co Jane Withers Hable’s Palace Theatre

School supplies promotion at Hodgson and Brown Jewelers

An advertisement offers school supplies with free ink and full-name engraving on pens or pen and pencil sets. Prices start at $1.00. Also listed is a White Vitality Shoes sale from Lovett's, and a Sept. 3 chicken dinner benefit at Paxton Chapel for Opequon Church.

Hodgson & Brown Jewelers Paxton Chapel

Battle for Iran: Spanish government defenders face renewed rebel onslaught

In Iran Spain on September 2 1936 government forces dig in behind barbed wire amid fog as rebels prepare a night assault. Mount Turiarte fortifies with new trenches and mountain guns while sappers lay wire. Generals Mola and rebel commanders reinforce positions as heavy fire echoes along the front.

Robert B. Parker, Jr Associated Press Iran Spain Enderlaza Fuenterrabia Mount Turiarte Emilio Mola Hobia Bidsassoa Behobia Puenterrabia Biriatou Bidassou Behobie

Truck blamed for Chesterfield bridge collapse tragedy

Richmond dispatch reports State Highway Commissioner Henry G. Shirley blamed a truck impact for the Falling Creek bridge collapse in Chesterfield county. Four relief workers were killed and five injured as one or two trucks struck a tie support, causing the 50 foot span to fall into the creek. Three white men and two negro workers died. another negro died later in a Richmond hospital.

Richmond Henry G. Shirley Chesterfield County J. H. Campbell Shirley

Four Killed Seven Hurt In Truck Crash Near Gold Hill

Four negro men died instantly and seven were injured when a truck overturned and rolled down an embankment near Gold Hill Buckingham County. The driver tried to turn onto the road and the machine rolled over twice. The dead were James Grigg 35 John Wesley Brown 59 Paul Spauling 32 of Farmville and Lee Bailey 50 of Lynchburg.

Dillwyn Gold Hill Buckingham County James Grigg John Wesley Brown Paul Spauling Farmville Lee Bailey Lynchburg

Fugitive Man Claims Escape From Richmond Penitentiary

Edmond J. Spivey 43 of Holmdel was arrested on drunk and disorderly charges and told authorities he escaped 12 years ago from the Richmond penitentiary after a murder conviction. Trooper Joseph McCormack said Spivey claimed he fled over the prison wall and sought arrest to straighten up from intoxication. Spivey had been serving a life sentence with 3 1/2 years already served and had been working as a farm hand in Monmouth County for six years.

Freehold N J Joseph McCormack Edmond J. Spivey Richmond McCormack Spivey Holmdel Alexander Ryan Corp Edward O'Hare Uceose Ptlice O’hare Monmouth County

Autoists Smash Gates Set After Bridge Tragedy

Richmond Virginia September 2 1935 Highway Commissioner H G Shirley said outer gates at the Hopewell approach to the Appomattox bridge have been smashed by motorists twice since the December bus tragedy that killed 14. The gates were placed after the pre Christmas crash to prevent a similar plunge through the open draw.

Richmond Appomattox Hopewell H. G. Shirley E Yus

Navy divers probe ocean for clues in Ruth Muir murder

In La Jolla California Navy divers searched the Lover's Cove seabed for the heavy weapon used to batter Ruth Muir a 48 year old YWCA worker killed Monday night Police Chief George Sears said all investigated suspects were released Eckdohl was kept for further questioning and hair samples were sent to Pomona College for comparison with fibers found in Miss Muir's hand An extensive police operation continued to seek a tangible lead to the killer.

LA Jolla Calif P— Navy Lover's Cove Ruth Muir George Sears E. Carl Eckdohl Eckdohl Pomona College Miss Muir

Rebels Reach Behobia Suburb Amid An Iberian Frontline Push

Frontline chaos as rebels break toward Iran suburb Behobia after overrunning Puenta Ridge defenses. Government forces abandon trenches leaving a clear path into Behobia while artillery fire pits the Franco Spanish border town against advancing troops.

Associated Press Behobia France Irun Biriatou Iran Puenta Teewod Mamelon

City Hall Janitor Draws A Line With Fatal Race

Wilbur C Chapman the City Hall janitor faced a moment as a racers blacksnake appeared near ivy on the north wall. He fled and alerted police who were busy, while a passerby killed the snake with a Keep Off the Grass sign. The five foot reptile was shown at the police station. Police suspect a second snake may be hidden in ivy.

Wilbur C. Chapman Todian Chapman Ing Ernest Dove Rockingham County

Yard Party and Auction Notice in Hayfield

Yard party Mt Olive Hayfield Va Sept 3 training Sept 4 auction sale Lat Sept 5 10 am house hold goods furniture glass antiques 309 S Stewart St terms cash Coleman Dunn Auctioneer

Mt. Olive Hayfield Itraining S. Stewart St. Termis Coleman Dunn

Positions Open for City Manager and Police Posts

The Common Council on October 6 will consider applications for 1937 openings including City Manager Milk and Meat Inspector Police Justice Chief of Police and Policemen. The notice lists several filing dates in September and October.

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Fr. Coughlin Social Justice Union MR Winchester Ernors Uation Bismarck N. D Pierre S. D North Dakota Montana South Dakota National Capitol Landon Drs SPCA Mgr Fields Gasco O. H. Swanson O. H F. H. Krebs America Britain Moling & Cather Star the Evening Star Dr. Hawthorne C. L. Jamison Landing’ Field Mr. Krebs Marshall John Rosenberger Fred Forney Dr. Anderson W. W. Dellinger Lovett’s Shoe Jersey Richmond Prison Sears Hendaye Bridge City Hall
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