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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1935

Page

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Russians and Canadians Back League Pact at Geneva Rally

At Geneva on September 14 Canada and Soviet Russia joined a broad bloc rallying for the League covenant amid the Italo Ethiopian crisis. Canada urged peaceful settlement and warned against war, with New Zealand and others voicing support. Litvinoff declared defense of the covenant and urged stronger measures.

Russia Canada Geneva League of Nations George Howard Ferguson League Assembly League Baltic States Europe Ethiopia New Zealand James Parr Hoare Parr Assembly Little Tente Balkan Entente Maxim Litvinoff

Winchester asserts traffic enforcement must be a permanent program

MA Winchester argues that the campaign to enforce traffic regulations should be a lasting effort rather than a temporary drive. He says only constant vigilance and a message that violations are never tolerated will yield durable change, noting most drivers comply and the small group who habitually ignores safety rules must be deterred.

Last Rogers Joke Recalled Near Point Barrow

Rochester chiropractor Roy Dee Lytle recalled one of Rogers last jokes told after a fishing trip to Alaska. He heard Rogers in a Juneau store pay with a rubber check for boots, remarking the check had no more rubber than the boots.

Rochester N. Y Roy Dee Lytle Rogers

Movement to Secure Armory Gains Strength

City groups including the American Legion Lions Rotarians and Kiwanians Company I and Headquarters Company of the 116th Regiment National Guard the Softball League and others push for an armory. They urge council to approve a $2500 city appropriation and consider a park site to avoid losing the two guard units. The council last week showed reservations but support grows ahead of a special session.

American Legion Lions Rotarians Kiwanians 116Th Regiment of National Guard Softball League S. Gardner Waller Company I Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce National Guard The Field

Atlanta Society Matron Divorced in Reno Trial

A Reno divorce trial ends after 25 years of marriage for Mrs Louise Ayres Robert, a prominent Atlanta society matron, and Lawrence W. Robert Jr of Washington, assistant secretary of the U S Treasury.

RCME Louise Ayres Robert Atlanta, Ga Lawrence W Chip) Robert, Jr Washington United States Treasury

Judge's Regret Over Magistrate Brodsky Remarks

The United States expressed official regret at Magistrate Louis B. Brodsky's insulting remarks about the Nazi flag. It disclaimed responsibility for his words as not reflecting any official government attitude.

Washington United States Louis B. Brodsky New York City

Morgenthau Sets Sail For Vacation In Spain and Portugal

New York Sept. 14 Henry Morgenthau Jr secretary of the Treasury sailed for Spain and Portugal for purely a vacation He was accompanied by Mrs Morgenthau and a party at New York Harbor before boarding the liner for the trip officials said the vacation would be a rest from his official duties

New York Henry Morgenthau, Jr Secretary of the Treasury Spain Portugal Ra Morgenthau

Train wreck in Illinois oil section kills and burns five transients

Five unidentified bodies were removed from the ruins after a Illinois Central eastbound derailment near Monroe, leaving five to six others injured. Pete Riggs, 25, Calhoun La, had his leg amputated on scene as doctors battled flames from crude oil in tank cars. Identification of the deceased was hindered by severe burns. a hot box was reported on a car and wreckage extended over about 15 derailed cars.

Monroe Illinois Central Here Pete Riggs Calhoun Riggs

League Elects A Japanese To World's Court

In Geneva on September 14 Hiroichi Nagaoka former Japanese ambassador to France and Germany was elected to the World Court of Justice succeeding the late Mineichiro Adachi. He won 35 of 51 votes with Hammarskjold receiving eight and James Scott Brown one vote.

Geneva Japan League of Nations Manchuria League Assembly Council Hiroichi Nagaoka France Germany World Court of Justice Nagaoka Mineichiro Adatchi League Ake Hammarskjold The World Court America United States Great Britain Hammarskjold James Scott Brown Panama National Group

Three Homers In Single Game Highlight Double-Header

In Philadelphia on September 14 the Chicago club beat the Athletics 4 to 2 in the first game of a twin bill. Simmons Hopkins and Warstler hit home runs as three singles and two errors fueled Chicago’s ninth inning two runs.

Philadelphia Chicago Athletics Simmons Hopkins Warstler

Virginia Dems rally behind Roosevelt for 1936

In Richmond on September 14 representative C. Woodrum of Roanoke predicted Virginia would send a Roosevelt instructed delegation to the next Democratic National Convention. He said Roosevelt would be renominated and carried by Virginia as in 1932, if Republicans field a candidate. He split opposition into four groups and urged a new national order focused on human welfare and constitutional equality.

Richmond Roosevelt C. Woodrum Roanoke Virginia

Six Motorists Die as Train Hits Car at Crossing

At a Bristol road crossing near Churchville Pennsylvania a Reading Railroad train struck a sedan killing six occupants four of whom were women. The car bore Camden New Jersey plates and two believed victims were Franz G Schoenfield and Mabella G Schoenfield of South Langhorne near Philadelphia. The crash occurred near Dhibonville station as the train approached from Philadelphia and investigators gathered clothing fragments and picnic remnants for clues.

Churchville Bristol Road Philadelphia Camden County New Jersey Franz G. Schoenfield Mabella G. Schoenfield South Langhorne Commerce Reading Dhibonville Creatihs Schoenfield

Alleged $200 Horse Theft Leads to Grand Jury

Tom Darr of Vaucluse faced a grand jury after a Trial Justice hearing on charges of stealing a horse valued at $200 from W. E. Conner. His $1,000 bond was set. remanded after failing to provide security. Darr, a former Connor farm hand, disappeared Saturday night, triggering a search that led to his arrest near Cairo and the horse’s recovery in Warren County last Thursday.

Tom Darr W. E. Conner Vaucluse A. J. Tavenner Darr Connor Cairo Warren County

Grange Charged in Chicago Leaving Scene of Accident

Red Grange, former Illinois star and Bears assistant coach, was arrested in Chicago for failing to answer a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. The event concerns a traffic incident dated September 14.

Chicago Harold Red”) Grange University of Illinois Chicago Bears

Mayor asks pedestrians to aid safety drive

Mayor Dr. C R Anderson urges Winchester pedestrians to follow safe walking rules. Police enforce driving regulations, with motorists noting fewer speeding cars and easier driving now. Stop look and listen, no jay walking, use crossings, and avoid crossing from behind parked cars to reduce sudden vehicle paths.

C. R .Anderson Winchester Anderson

Five Reported Killed In Panama Airplane Crash

A Panama City dispatch reports a Panama National Airways plane missing between the Canal Zone and David with seven aboard. Natives found five bodies near the crash site at Be luco, but officials await confirmation from a searching party arriving to the scene.

Panama City Panama National Airways Beluco Canal Zone David Panama

Ammonia Blast Burns Knickerbocker Engineer in Brooklyn

William Johnson, engineer for the Knickerbocker Ice Company, was critically burned today in an ammonia explosion that ignited the building. Attendants at Bethel Hospital said he was dying as George Morrison, 38, burned himself trying to extinguish Johnsons flaming clothes.

Brooklyn N. Y William Johnson Knickerbocker Ice Company Bethel Hospital George Morrison Johnson

Roosevelt May Seek New Congress Public Works Funds

Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt may ask the next Congress to appropriate additional millions for permanent public works. Officials note housing as a likely focus and outline conditions for new projects using remaining work relief funds, including deadlines and wage rules.

Roosevelt Congress Washington Ickes Harry L. Hopkins PWA

Virginia Young Democrats approve voting plan for residents

The Young Democrats of Virginia approved a resolution allowing any person 21 or older who has lived in a county or city for a year and paid the poll tax to cast a ballot in elections. The panel also backed changing poll tax timing and proposed that trial justices be attorneys.

Richmond Young Democrats of Virginia Glass Roosevelt Carter Glass Young Democratic Club of Harry Byrd Young Senate National Senate

Bell To Judge At Dairy Show In Manassas

Andrew Bell of this city has been invited to serve as judge at the Piedmont Dairy Festival in Manassas on October 11. Other judges include R. A. Blunt of Baltimore and B. B. Derrick of Washington. Invitation extended by Fred R. Hynson of Manassas.

Andrew Bell Manassas R. A. Blunt Baltimore B. B. Derrick Washington Fred R. Hynson

Weatherstrip installation cuts drafts and saves fuel

Metal Weatherstrips by trained mechanics from W. Armstrong Co. promotes draft elimination and fuel savings for windows. Located at 39 Ex plecadilly St with phone numbers 639 9 12 14 16 18 1p 41.

W. Armstrong CO Plecadilly St

For Sale or Rent Dwelling No 422 W Clifford Street

Fifteen rooms and three baths in a newly papered and painted dwelling at 422 West Clifford Street. Modern heating system with hot water attachment. Hansbrough and Carter advertise this property.

W. Clifford Street Hansbrough & Carter

Barrymore and Protégé on the Outs

John Barrymore splits with his protege Elaine Barrie amid divorce sues in California. Barrie’s lawyer says reconciliation is unlikely and both professional and personal ties will be severed, with no hard feelings.

New York John Barrymore Elaine Barrie Barrymore California Dolores Costello Hunter College Aaron Sapiro Miss Barrie Mr. Barrymore

President Tries To Avert Coal Miners Strike

President Roosevelt aide McGrady met at Hyde Park with labor leaders and urged a 15 day wage and hour extension for the soft coal miners with retroactive effect. The Appalachian joint wage conference wrestled with a new contract as talks stalled. Union leaders pressed for the retroactive clause amid ongoing industrial tensions.

Beware McGrady Ptt of Labor Pre— Roosevelt United Mine Workers McGrady Mr. Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y Philip Murray

Front Royal to Play Park Team Here Tomorrow

Winchester and Front Royal square off in the second game of a four game series in Winchester tomorrow. Pending decisions on pitching, Medler likely starts for Front Royal while Lunsford may be called for the locals. Lineups are unsettled as Mallory and coaches plan to surprise with aces. The Warren County and Winchester clubs are noted for exciting play this season.

Front Royal Winchester Cassell Jewett Mallory Medler Lunsford Warren County Boys

Pickers Tickets Offer Quick Service and Low Prices

Advertises pickers tickets with fast service and affordable prices, urging readers to place orders now before rush. Mentions The Evening Star as source.

THE Evening Star

Winchester Junk Co ad seeks iron rags and metals

Wanted iron rags and metals for shipping. Best prices offered. Winchester Junk Co located at 13 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock. Advertisement dated September 12 1914 with page references 19 21 26 28 61.

Winchester Junk Co Fairfax Lane Main and Braddock

Identification in Hoey case hinges on Bertillon prints

Chester state news records Bertillon expert Charles Dunlap stating two fingerprints on the revolver near Evelyn Hoey's body match the deceased. District Attorney William Parke supports the theory Hoey took her own life, while Henry Hoey Sr. and attorney Vincent Downey present competing views amid ongoing investigations in Chester County.

Chester Charles Dunlap Evelyn Hoey New York William E. Parke Chester County Henry H. Rogers Dunlap Ware Chester Repec Henry J. Hoey Young Rogers Downingtown Vincent Downey Miss Hoey Hoey She &T Pan Ree Rial Francis Grubb Rogers

Prize Novel Now Available At Library

Harpers prize contest honors unpublished American authors with judges including Hansen Van Doren Canfield Lewis Glasgod Bromfield. Winner H L Davis with Honey In The Horn may be borrowed at Handley Library. library hours show closing at 9 oclock.

Harpers Harry Hansen Carl van Doren Dorothy Canfield Sinclair Lewis Henry Seidel Canby Ellen Glasgod Lois Bromfield Able McLaughlins Margaret Wilson Anne Parrish Glenway Wescott Julian Green H. L. Davis Handley Library

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