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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1935

Page

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Italy warns League as Ethiopia clash deepens

Geneva September 4 The Italo Ethiopian dispute reached a closed session of the League of Nations council baron Aloisi Italy's representative warned the league that talks could not proceed on equal terms with Ethiopia. Eden sought to dampen political or economic clashes between Britain and Italy. The issue centers on Italy's expansion and Ethiopia's objections.

Ethiopia Italy Geneva League of Nations League Baron Pompeo Aloisi Mussolini Anthony Eden Eden Council of the League Great Britain Council of the

Vacationing Along Route 60 to Covington Falls

The writer describes a local car trip from Winchester to Covington, noting a hidden waterfall two miles north of Covington and a large paper mill in Covington. Pollution in Jackson River affects fish as the river runs toward the James, with foam and chemical residue visible on the water.

Winchester Lexington White Sulphur Springs Covington Hot Springs Virginia Jackson River James

City eyes lake at Rouss Spring park area

Common Council members informally discussed creating a two acre lake fed by overflow from Rouss Spring. Officials prepare estimates to seek federal funds with a decision pending council review if aid is approved.

Common Council Rouss Spring Richmond Winchester Virginia

Sewer Project Progressing On Jefferson Street

Approximately 1,200 feet of sewer main has been laid on Jefferson Street and the project is about 50 percent complete. From Valley Avenue to Handley School requires about 2,500 feet more pipe with good weather expected to finish in 10 days to two weeks.

Jefferson Street Valley Avenue Handley School

Hunting Season Dampened by Rains Across Regions

Rains this week dampen opening day for squirrel hunting despite large turnout early Monday. Totals show 1,342 hunting and fishing licenses issued so far at county and corporation clerks, including county and state licenses and non resident permits.

Corporation Clerk’s

A Profusion Of Flowers For Queen Astrid

More than 1,800 wreaths were delivered to the Laeken crypt of Queen Astrid of the Belgians as trucks moved through the night from the palace, delivering flowers for a royal tribute ceremony in Brussels.

Brussels Laeken Rea Astrid

Notice to Fruit Growers by Frederick County Pecking Association

The Frederick County Pecking Association on North Kent Street offers apple packing at reasonable charges and supplies packing materials such as baskets liners and oil paper. Best quality and prices. Contact M. Hurs Mer at telephone 1461.

Frederick County Pecking Association North Kent Street Co. M. Hurs M Mer

Pickers Tickets Offer Quick Service and Low Prices

Pickers' Tickets promises fast service and affordable rates to customers seeking orders before the rush. The Evening Star notes their emphasis on reasonable prices and prompt handling.

the Evening Star

Safety Bus Rules To Be Enforced Countywide

Safety drive targets school buses in Frederick County with a January 1936 deadline for safety glass and stop rules at railroad crossings. Virginia official J T Watkins spoke to 120 garagemen and will address teachers and drivers on September 16 to promote pupil safety.

J. T. Watkins Virginia State Motor Vehicle Commission Handley Library Winchester Frederick Clarke Warren Loudoun Shenandoah Watkins Teachers’ Institute Frederick County

Handley High opens football practice with coach Ochs

J N Ochs new Handley High football coach invites all students planning to try out for the teams to attend an organization meeting Thursday evening at 7 o clock. The meeting will be held in room 40 of the Handley High School building and attendance is urged for all hopeful players.

J. N. Ochss Handley High School Virginia Polytechnic Institute Handley Ochs Handiey High School

Friendship Fire Company September Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held in the company hall at 8 o'clock Thursday September 5. Important business will be acted upon. James Shryocek, Secretary. Lost brown and white headed pocketbook reward Star Office.

The Friendship Fire Company James Shryocek Sedy Star Office

Legge Succeeds Howard To Post Of District Head

Handley School Board grants a year long leave for W R Lezee to become district supervisor of vocational agriculture for northern Virginia, covering 29 counties. Legge takes over Handley duties September 1 after succeeding D J Howard as district supervisor. A L Frye will replace Legge as Handley instructor.

Legge Howard Handley School Board W. R. Lezee Virginia D. J. Howard Richmond Handley A. L. Frye Lucketts Loudoun County Fry Virginia Polytechnic Institute Iowa State College West Virginia University West Virginia Shepherd College Shepherdstown W. Va Vocational Agriculture Department Winchester Rotary Club

Drunken Driving Convictions Follow Auto Crash

In Stephens City trials Irvin Reynolds was found guilty of driving under the influence and sentenced to 60 days in jail 100 fine and costs license revoked for a year. He received 30 days more and 50 dollars on a liquor charge with bond set and appeal noted. Guy Keeler, Paul Pangle each fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness. Bettis convicted of DUI with 30 days jail and 100 fine. Ritter acquitted on drunken driving but found guilty of driving without a license.

Justic Court Irvin Reynolds Stephens City Res Reynolds Guy Keeler Paul Pangle R. E. Bayliss J. W. Newcome Keeler Pangle McDonald

Choice Elberta Peaches Ad in Stephens City

Classified notice for Choice Elberta peaches available by phone contact with C. O. Watson in Stephens City asking callers to reach at phone numbers 7-1 and 9-4-1p-2t.

Elberta Peaches C. O. Watson Stephens City

Notice to parents on private first grade school contact

Persons interested in private school for first grade children will please communicate at once with Mrs. June Fishpaw Hurst. Phone 819.

June Fishpaw Hurst

New Fall Designs and Paint Prices

Gardner B. Hillyard advertises new fall wallpaper designs and paints including Barn and Roof Paint at 1.50 per gallon and House Paint at 2.00 per gallon. John W. Larrick Jr posts a hunting and trespassing warning on his farm.

Gardner B. Hillyard John W. Larrick, Jr

Partial List of Dead Missing and Injured in Florida Storm

Miami report lists known dead missing and injured from the tropical disturbance that struck the Florida keys and swept the west coast. Names include William Clark Lenning Lilja Ed Kettner W A Tyre Betty Roten and others with many locations such as Marathon Tavernier Gulfport Camp Number One and Matecumbe. Injured and missing individuals are named with several addresses and hometowns. Continued on Page Hight.

Florida Miami Fla Florida Keys William Clark Veteran's Camp Lenning Lilja Marathon Ed Kettner West Palm Beach Fort Myers W. A. Tyre Tavernier Harry Roten Betty Roten Benny van Ness Matecumbe Benny van Ness, Jr Mate

Editorial urges merchants to advertise in small towns

A Martinsville Daily Bulletin editorial notes apathy in the business world is fading as merchants in small towns start advertising again. It laments the past let-down that allowed big city stores to capture dollars that should stay local.

Martinsville Daily Bulletin

Advertising Expenditures Hit Record in 1934

About 367 national advertisers spent 223216520 on ads in 1934, with 61.8 percent going to newspapers according to the American Newspaper Publishers Association. Auto gas oil tobacco and drugs led the categories as advertisers seek results from newspaper campaigns.

Martinsville Daily Bulletin American Newspaper Publishers’ Association

Common Council Lacks A Quorum

Unable to obtain a quorum due to members out of town or detained. The regular session was postponed until next Tuesday to elect officials for another year. The City Manager must prepare lists of applicants for various positions to send to each council member to expedite action. An unusually heavy volume of business is due.

World News at a Glance Domestic and Foreign

Cedar Key evacuations rise as a tropical disturbance approaches. Hurricane impact reported in Snake Creek CCC Camp No 1. Dixie liner rescued with full resources. Bluebird speed record set at 301.1292 mph. Red Cross delivers aid to Florida keys. Ethiopan concessions dispute noted as oil talks shift. League of Nations meeting fate under war or peace pressure. Cabinet plans swift action in London. Women offer for army service in Addis Ababa. Italy questions British oil concession stance. Paul Cardoni trapped on BC mountain ledge in peril.

Cedar Key Fla Miami CCC Snake Creek New York S. S. Dixie Morgan Line Salt Lake City Malcolm Campbell Red Cross Florida Keys Washington Hull Standard-Vaccum Oil Company Ethiopia Genera—Council

Young Democrats Meet to Elect Delegates in Richmond

The Young Democrats of Winchester and Frederick County plan a meeting to elect delegates to the State Convention in Richmond. The session is set for Thursday September 5 at 8 p m in the City Council Chamber.

Young Democrats Winchester Frederick County Richmond

Dance at Green Gables Inn With Bob Riley Orchestra

Thursday night September 5 featured music by Bob Riley Orchestra at the Green Gables Inn. Ad highlights limited seating and a social dancing event for local residents.

Green Gables Inn Bob Riley

Storm travels zigzag path through southern Florida residents report death

Rescuers risk lives as they pull back grim reports of heavy loss in Upper and Lower Matacumbe and surrounding fishing villages.

Florida Matacumbe Matacumbe Keys Plantation Key Key Largo Keys Key West

Thrilling storm rescues as Dixie steamer reported

Survivors recount a furious Gulf storm that tracked north along Florida coast endangering Cedar Key and other towns. Red Cross and authorities reported hundreds dead in the Keys and Matacumbe area with widespread property loss and mass evacuations as rescue teams rushed supplies.

Gulf Cedar Key

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Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y Warren County Front Royal News Star Today Florida Reef Dixie New Orleans Coast Guard A. L. Fry Katherine, van Ness, Matecum Jesse Gleaton Gulfport Vergil Pegg Marybell Tyre N. E. Howell Franklin H. Gaines Kansas City W. N. Nepsha Minneapolis Joseph Nepsha Harry A. Baker Frank Higgins Youngstown Lassiter Alexander Ernest McCauley Ohio Irwin Sutton Lansing Mich Joe Fecteau Providence World News Associated Press Tnc Isla Morada Florida East Coast Lynn C. Irvin No. 5 George Branch Gulf of Mexico Jacksonville Weather Bureau St. Petersburg Jacksonville Leise Maersk Alligator Reef Dave Sholtz Adj Vivien B. Collins
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