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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1936

Page

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Muslims in Moorish assault on Behobia near Irun

Insurgent Moorish spearhead with armored cars led 2000 rebel infantry in a frontal attack on the Spanish town of Behobia near Irun. Government gunners repulsed grenades hurled from houses as shells and machine gun fire raked streets. More than 1,000 rebels massed for the push as artillery pounded positions.

Robert B. P. R. Jr Associated Press France Irun Behobia Behobie Iran Behobit

Birds Snack in the Grape Arbor Says Mr Winchester

Mr Winchester advises leaving scattered grape bunches in a yard to attract birds. He notes the catbird, oriole, and robin enjoy the fruit and contribute to insect control. The trio reportedly shared a simultaneous luncheon, while the robin also shows interest in apples.

Robin

Killing Of A National Stars Italy Killing Of A National Stars Italy

The Press Ministry said an Italian worker Jasumberto Fazzalenda was killed in Barcelona as Italian naval forces in Spanish waters may be increased. His death is linked to images found in his home and is described as an atrocity.

Rome Barcelona Jasumberto Fazzalenda Press Kesman Spain Italy

Dr J Wilton Hope Dies in Hampton South Eastern Virginia Physician Passes At About 70

Dr J Wilton Hope prominent Hampton physician died at his home after years of declining health following a stroke. He was about 70 and had practiced in Hampton since graduation, with a wide circle of friends including Winchester associates. News of his death reached his sister in law Mrs Joseph A Massie of Amherst Street. Continued on page eight.

J. Wilton Hope Virginia Hampton Joseph A. Massie Amherst Street Hope Winchester

Owen Named By Disciples In Valley District

Rev George Earle Owen of Winchester elected president of the Disciples of Christ Valley District at the eighty seventh annual convention business session. Other officers named include W D Sager Claude Grove J L Saum J Frank Boyer and L L Hockman. Dr R B Montgomery of Lynchburg College spoke on the implications of the Christian College.

George Earle Owen Winchester Disciples of Christ of the Valley District Walnut Springs Church Oranda W. D. Sager Woodstock Claude Grove Kernstown J. L. Saum Maurertown J. Frank Boyer State L. L. Hockman R. B. Montgomery Lynchburg College Christian College Sidney Artz Shenandoah Mabe Gilbert Counts Hilda Hisey

Bishop Hopes Coughlin Will Keep Up Work

Detroit priest Father Coughlin should continue political activities as Vatican disapproves of calling President Roosevelt a liar. Bishop Gallagher praised Coughlin as a courageous leader rallying for National Union for Social Justice while noting Vatican concerns about imputations against the president.

New York Michael J. Gallagher Detroit Rome Charles E Michigan Vatican Father Coughlin Roosevelt National Union For Social Justice Coughlin God Holy Father Royal Oak Rex Gallagher Osservatore Romano Council Holy See

Friendship Fire Company to Hold September Meeting

The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening September 3 in the company hall. All members are urged to be present as important business is to be transacted. Richard Boxwell, Captain.

The Friendship Fire Company Richard Boxwell

The Edgewood Front Royal Road Listing

Ten minutes from Main Street features latest dance records sandwiches and all beer at popular prices. Edgewood on Front Royal Road presents a casual venue listing perocer.

Main Street Front Royal Road The Edgewood

Winchester Cleaners Assoc Closes for Labor Day

Closing notice states Winchester Cleaners Association shut on Labor Day Monday for holiday. No services available. business resumes next business day.

Winchester Cleaners Assoc

Star Publication Notice On Labor Day Holiday

The Star announces its Monday September 7 edition will publish on Labor Day a national holiday. The Evening Star notes holiday publication details and timing for readers and advertisers.

The Star

Atlantic Fliers Reach 18-Hour Transatlantic Sprint

Merrill Richman and Merrill voyage from New York to Ireland in roughly 18 hours 38 minutes covering about 3300 miles before aborting 175 miles from Croydon. They landed in a field near Dingly Wales unhurt and planned to reach London that evening.

Dick Merrill Harry Richman Atlantic New York Croydon Airdrome Eng Croydon Merrill Richman Liwyneelyn Carmarthenshire South Wales Merrill Lady Peace Richman London Irish Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn Dingle Bay Ireland CEG Mattern and Griffin Harbor Grace Berlin and Merrill United States

Kiwanis Meeting Features Dr. Allen Talk on Water Safety

City health officer Dr. L. M. Allen addressed the Kiwanis club at the George Washington Hotel. The luncheon highlighted gift presentations to new bene factors Ansel Solenberger and Thornton Bryarly. Visitors included G. Fred White of Frederick Maryland and J. C. Chambers of Martinsburg West Virginia.

L. M. Allen Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Ansel Solenberger Thornton Bryarly Benedicts Bryarly Solenberger G. Fred White Frederick J. C Chambers Martinsburg W. Va

U. S. Wins Walker Cup in International Golf Showdown

Clementon New Jersey September 3 The United States routed its British foes with decisive victories to win the Walker cup emblematic of international team golf supremacy.

Clementon N. J United States

Marine makes rifle record at Wimbledon Cup match

CAMP PERRY Ohio September 3 Under ideal weather conditions Marine Gunner Henry Crovve fired a new unofficial world record during the Wimbledon cup national rifle matches. He shot 20 shots from the prone position at 1000 yards scoring a perfect 100 with all but one shot landing in the center bullseye V.

Camp Perry Henry Crovve

Hull says U S will retain 40000 ton overage destroyers

Secretary Cordell Hull announced the United States will follow Britain in keeping 40000 tons of over age destroyers beyond the London treaty limit of 1930.

Washington Cordell Hull United States Great Britain

Woods and Robertson to headline Woodstock Young Democrats event

Col James P Woods former Virginia congressman and Col A Willis Robertson from Lexington will be principal speakers at the Seventh district Young Democrats convention in Woodstock on Saturday. Shenandoah County YDC, the largest in the state with about 1000 members, hosts the gathering led by president French Boyer. Major Robertson will open his re election campaign and several state officers and leaders from Winchester and Frederick County are expected.

James P. Woods Roanoke Congress Virginia A. Willis Robertson Lexington Woodstock Shenandoah County Young Democratic Club Bership French Boyer Major Robertson Winchester Frederick County

Two Miners Die as Rescue Reaches Macbeth Mine

Weary rescue teams pulled two more bodies from the Macbeth mine two miles from the entrance raising the death toll to six. Rescue efforts continued amid rain, gas, and shifting debris as four miners remained unaccounted.

Logan W. Va Macbeth Ed Saunders Julius McShane Grover Saunders William Reffett Elisha Watts Andy Gazdik

Phil Gold Starts Terracing Peach Orchard Land

Frederick county fruit grower Phil H Gold receives scientific guidance on terrace construction for steep Timber Ridge slopes to enable peach orchard planting. Assisting specialists include D A Tucker from W P L and Mr Hilliman of the soil conservation service in Charlottesville.

Phil H. Gold Frederick County D. A. Tucker Hilliman The Soil Conservation Service Charlottesville Gold

Fights Break Out at Toledo Strike Entry

Fights erupted as strike pickets blocked a City Stores plant entrance in Toledo Ohio today. A woman employee was blocked and arrested along with a man. several people were bruised. Police later escorted the worker into the building as the cleaners union had marooned six inside overnight.

Toledo O City Stores, Inc Cleaners, Dyers and Pressers' Union Suecass

New Fall Dresses Hit Style Shop in Winchester

Fall dresses in knee length tunic jacket and straight line styles arrive at The Style Shop 150 N Loudoun St Winchester. Crepes and taffetas in black green rust wine brown offered in all sizes at 2.98. Ladies shopping notice.

Loudoun St Winchester

Scientists Warn Of Resource Crisis and Planning Need

Washington reports warn that without national planning for natural resources a crisis could exhaust essential materials and force population reductions by war or starvation. David Cushman Coyle cites a world power conference summary from 22 nations while W. B. Finlay Jr. cautions against damming streams for electricity without full fact development and urges nonpolitical, nonprofit bias in resource development.

Washington Nature David Cushman Coyle Finlay, Jr West Penn Electric Power America

Treasury Seeks 400 Million Cash As Financial Plan Unfolds

Morgenthau explained the U S treasury aims to borrow 400 million dollars in the fall financing operation on September 15 to maintain a working balance around 600 million. He noted this cash offering is among the smallest since taking office and described the balance as insurance against threatening abroad conditions.

Treasury Morgenthau Roosevelt

Bank Stocks and Cold Storage Stock Auction Notice

We will sell at Public Auction Saturday Noon Sept 5 a few shares of Virginia Apple Storage and Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company. Dunn & Duvall Auctioneers.

Virginia Apple Storage and Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Dunn & Duvall

Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice

Regular meeting Friday night at 8 o clock. All members requested to be present. R B Brown Captain. Cider press for sale. Lupton Orchard Service Co 831, 9 3 1p 2t.

R. B. Brown Lupton Orchard Service Co

Auction Sale and Shoe Sale Notices

Auction sale announced for Lat Sept 5 at 10 am offering household goods furniture glass and antiques at 3095 Stewart St Terris Cash Coleman Dunn as auctioneer. White Vitality health Shoes reduced to 3.95 from 6.75 from Lovett's Shoe Store.

Stewart St Terris Cash Coleman Dunn Lovett’s Shoe

Charley Rouss Fire Co Meeting Notice

The Charley Rouss Fire Co. will hold a meeting Friday evening September 4 at 3 oclock. All members are urged to attend. M. D. Weaver president.

Roosevelt and Landon Greeted by 10000 in Des Moines

President Roosevelt and Governor Landon met in Des Moines amid cheering crowds of about 10 000 as Roosevelt arrived by train and traveled to the State House. Governors from multiple states joined the delegation for a private conference with Roosevelt, while spectators lined the route and streets.

Des Moines Roosevelt Iowa Landon Clyde L. Herring Orne Capital Ernor Landon State House Gor Ces L. Hi Joe Allen Mr. Roosevelt Sta House Marland Oklahoma Park of Missouri Petersen Minnesota Fort Des Moines Capitol Building Governor’s Office

Young Democrats Convene Tomorrow in City Hall

Members of the Young Democratic Club meet at 17 30 in the City Hall Council Chamber to elect delegates to the state convention in Roanoke Virginia September 11 12 and to the Seventh District Convention in Woodstock Virginia September 5. Full attendance is desired.

Young Democratic Club Council Chamber City Hall Roanoke Woodstock

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Rehobia MR Winchester Owen Valley District Convention Bishop Radio Priest Justice the Evening Star Goal Dr. Allen Kiwanis U. S Marine Makes Col. Woods West Virginia Refett Saunders Mrs. Saunders Grover Mrs. Refett E. H. Skaggs Tipple Hutchinson Coal Company Phil Gold Peach Orchard Mary Yeakley West U.S. Treasury Sarah Zane Fire CO M. D. Weaver Iowa Capitol Young Democrats
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