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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
1
Relentless fascist rebels push toward Madrid amid intermittent gunfire near San Sebastian. Inhabitants evacuate, merchants flood markets to sell stocks, and the new government debate suggests drastic libertarian reforms.
A humorous talk at a Salt Lake City luncheon recalled that wide streets once aimed to accommodate wagons and oxen and that women would drive autos one day. The speaker noted mixed reactions to women drivers and concluded that women are not inherently poorer drivers.
The Frederick County School Board announced all unfilled teaching appointments. Several named teachers transfer between Mountain View Gainesboro Rock Enon Gore High View Greenwood Kernstown Bryarly Red Bud Round Hill Middletown and Armel. The board also approved adding ninth grade at Mountain View and tenth grade at Gainesboro and reported progress on Middletown high school furnace and radiator installation with completion after September 22.
In Washburn Wisconsin a three year old named Harold King was found by a searching party after being missing three days in dense woods. He was dressed only in a diaper with torn clothes and exposed to the elements. Doctors at a local hospital reported he was slightly delirious and warned pneumonia could develop.
Chevrolet's latest coach model features built in trunk and air horns with under 3000 miles. Comes with new car guarantee and terms. Price listed at $595. Sold by Bickers Motor Co. Reduce listing shows one-page ad.
Public notice of sale of personal property, timber and real estate of Hunter Brill Est of Star Tannery. Conducted by Hugh Brill administrator on Wednesday September 16 at 1 p m.
The fall solicitation for the Children's Home Society of Virginia will run in Winchester October 12 to 17. Mrs. Roland Bryarly, returning chairman, aims to raise at least 700 dollars and hopes current and new workers will support the drive. A mass meeting for the public will precede the campaign. The society relies on voluntary contributions to place children in proper homes amid ongoing economic hardship.
In Williamsburg Virginia Miss Grace Kerns head of the Randolph Macon Woman's College voice department died instantly when her car collided with a bus. Her nephew Howard J. Kerns Jr. 20 was fatally hurt and his father and Miss Kerns’ brother was seriously injured. The bus occupants escaped unharmed. Kerns was a noted concert singer known as the Virginia Nighti and served with the YMCA in Europe during World War I.
A German flying boat, powered by two oil burning engines, nears America on a survey of the southern North Atlantic route. It is expected to reach New York between 4 and 6 p m today.
Virginia Senator Benjamin Muse announces he will refrain from voting for any presidential candidate. He endorses reelecting Senator Glass and Congressman Drewry while opposing the New Deal, citing constituent views against a Landon vote and loyalty to the Democratic party.
Three hundred Advertising Club members cheered Mrs. Beryl Markham at a luncheon in New York for being the first woman to fly solo west to east across the Atlantic. She smiled and said she did not deserve the praise.
Hazelton Pennsylvania September 10 A student strike at a Hazelton township school district building continued with 140 pupils absent and ropes stretched across entrances. The attack follows the board’s June removal of Principal John Smith as parents and students demand his reinstatement and the directors seek advice from the state superintendent.
Sergeant Ted Miller of the Norfolk Police proposes a central police college in Virginia to train rookies for county town and city forces. He notes current candidates lack formal training and estimates the first year cost at about 1590 dollars with 50 cadets.
In York Pennsylvania a 16 year old Burnell Flicking er was struck by a locomotive at Seven Valleys station while walking to Glen Rock High School. He was hurled ten feet, suffered a fractured skull, and lost his shoes in the impact.
In Boston harbor the Romance sank after colliding with the New York. 159 passengers and 53 crew were saved with ladders and lifeboats. Captain Wickens and crew endured near drowning as the ship vanished, five taken to hospitals. Federal inspectors opened an inquiry.
President Roosevelt travels to Charlotte for a campaign rally delivering his speech before supporters. The stop highlights his ongoing drive to energize voters and rally backing for his policy agenda.
President Roosevelt toured the Great Smoky Mountains and planned a 150 mile drive to Charlotte for a Green Pastures rally aimed at making the solid South more solid for his re election. Haywood Robbins Jr led the event with leaders from seven southeastern states in attendance.
City records show August activity with permits totaling 48850 dollars. Major work includes renovations to a store and numerous dwelling projects including new construction and improvements. Names and addresses include Donald Weems Tennyson avenue 7000 dollars and Lillie R Sheetz Estate 16100 for a store remodel.
A Winchester delegation including Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne A. M. Field W. Nelson Page and S. C. Brooks traveled to Washington to push approval of a $239000 PWA grant for a new water supply. They aim to supplement with bonds if voters approve on September 29 and argue the Public Works Administration urged the application and that the city met requirements.
Delegates from the Capital District and state are named for the Kiwanian convention to be held in Wil alder on October 11 12 13. Wendell Goode Winchester Club president will attend as official representative. J C Oakes as alternate. Other delegates include E B Cooper Sam C Brooks with alternates Howard Solenberg er R E Buncutter. Andrew Bell may attend ex officio. visitors Park Loy of Hagerstown Md and John Rodman of Cumberland Md formerly of Winchester attend.
Superintendent Garland R. Quarles reports an aggregate enrollment of 2 256 in Winchester public schools with increases expected in the coming weeks. Virginia Avenue School lists 303 pupils, John Kerr 446, Handley 1315 with 451 in elementary and 864 in high school, and Douglas School colored at 192. Football practice engages many as Norman Ochs leads about 45 candidates.
New sport coats in all wool shadow plaids and fancy checks with half belted swagger models. Wool knit suits priced high at 5.95, available in brown blue and green. Crepe paisley and taffeta dresses in all sizes and colors at 2.98. Twin and single sweater sets all wool from 1.95 to 2.95. 100 percent wool flannel skirts 1.98. The Style Shop Loudoun Street Winchester offers new dress materials.
In Nurnberg 43000 members of the Nazi labor corps pledged allegiance to Adolf Hitler as he praised the anti Bolshevist crusade. He warned of Bolshevism and Jewish elements while Moscow said it has no ambassador recall plans. The convention's third day focused on anti Bolshevist rhetoric and Soviet tensions.
Winchester and Frederick County send a Young Democrats delegation to the state convention. The group will follow the unit rule and cast all 12 votes of the delegation. Elected delegates include H. F. Byrd Jr., Harry R. McCann, Miss Emma Ginn, Thomas G. Scully, Sloan Kuykendall, Jack T. Jet, Walter M. Shade, Allen Gray, Burr Powell Harrison, Miss Emily Light, John Pisher, and W. Frank Bailey.
A yard party is held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church offering ice cream and soft drinks tonight. The event runs from 9 to 11 pm with activities for attendees and community members.
Baseball at Winchester Park next Sunday features Lefty Willis and Lefty Bradley's West Virginians. Don't miss it.
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