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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1936

Page

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Pope Pius XI Addresses Refugees at Castel Gandolfo

Pope Pius XI spoke to refugees in a private Castel Gandolfo chapel praising mercy toward persecutors and urging nations to oppose communism. The 40 minute address was broadcast by Vatican radio as Cardinal Pacelli listened and refugees marveled at the pontiff’s emotion and blessing.

Associated Press Castel Gandolfo Italy Pius XI Spain Papal Villa Castel Gandolfo Cardinal Pacelli Holy Father

Edith Maxwell case returns to Supreme Court for new hearing

The Edith Maxwell case draws renewed attention after the Supreme Court grants her another hearing. Southwest Virginia reporters say local reporting fueled her Wise County conviction by mis portraying residents, while corrections praise the region’s progress since the John Fox era of 1936.

Edith Maxwell Supreme Court Virginia Wise County John Fox Kentucky West Virginia

Brill Real Estate Sale Notice For Wednesday

Stop look and listen for Tim e Real Estate of Hunter Brill Est of Star Tannery. Don’t miss it Wednesday page 16 at 1 p m. Hugh Brill A 9 10 1p 4t.

Pers Hunter Brill Star Tannery Hugh Brill

Kindergarten Opens October First

Kindergarten opens October 1 with information available by calling Mrs. Jack Engle at 12.

Jack Engle

President Roosevelt to Confer With Insurance Executives

The White House scheduled a conference with insurance company executives for tomorrow. Officials offered no details on attendees or agenda. Meanwhile A A Ballantine, ex under secretary of the Treasury, criticized Roosevelt supporters as frightened of policyholder votes.

Washington White House Roosevelt Chicago A. A. Ballantine

Charles Over 50 Dies at 425 South Loudoun Street

Charles Kepler Over 50 a resident of this city for 23 years died at his home Sunday at 4 30 pm. He was superintendent of the Valley Food Company and active in Grace Lutheran Church. Survived by widow Gertrude Snapp Over two daughters and three siblings. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm from his home with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Charles Kepler Over Loudoun Street Mr. Over Newville William B Clara Jane Over Valley Food Company Over Grace Lutheran Church Church Council Luther League Woodmen of the World Gertrude Snapp Over Lonetta Jane Over Charles W. Kauffman Martinsburg W. Va Joseph W Toledo Oregon John G Lemaster Athey K. Over Ella E. Bowles Fannie A. Over Ete Belle Wagner Chehalis Ash South

Judge Flays ABC System Criticizes Liquor Law Violations

Fredericksburg Virginia September 14 A circuit judge told the Stafford county grand jury that liquor law violations and the ABC system greatly explain Virginia’s high jail commitments for alcohol. He cited 77 977 jail commitments last year calling the figure astounding and attributing most to liquor use.

Fredericsburg Frederick Coleman Stafford County ABC Virginia

Friendship Fire Company Meets Tonight on Truck Rebuilds

A special Friendship Fire Company meeting is called for 8 o'clock this evening to hear bids and reports on rebuilding the company truck and to take action. All members are urged to attend. Also notices seeking iron ore and metals for shipment and local ads appear in the same column.

Friendship Fire Company Richard Boxwell

Nazis Parade New Military Show at Nurnberg Rally

In Nurnberg Germany on September 14 thousands of Nazis gathered for the fourth annual convention as Nazi Germany staged a display of a compulsory service army with steel and motorized units. An armory demonstration caused a small fire when an armed motor cycle sidecar burst into flames. Adolf Hitler touted private enterprise as the army showcased hundreds of observation planes bombers fighters and tanks with heat from explosions and smoke while various Luftwaffe squadrons were represented.

Associated Press Nurnberg Germany Nazi Germany Fuerrer Adolf Hitler Hitler Meadows Zeppelin Meadow 153Rd Hindenburgh Horst Wessel Richthofen Immelmann

Co Schools Set Opening Date for Frederick County

Frederick County teachers prepare for the new year with packed supplies and order forms. County Superintendent Leslie D. Kline announces the opening of schools on Tuesday September 22 and stresses compulsory vaccination for smallpox and regular attendance for ages seven to fifteen.

Frederick County Leslie D. Kline Kline

Lady Peace Flight Forced Landing Near Musgrave Marsh

Harry Richman and Dick Merrill reported to have crash landed the Lady Peace about 1:20 p m near Musgrave Marsh Newfoundland during their return Atlantic flight from London to New York. Unclear if either flyer was injured. radio updates and search efforts followed as Broadway celebrated the pioneers.

ST. John’s Mid Harry Richman Lady Peace Dick Merrill New York Musgrave Marsh Newfoundland Halifax East Coast Radio Signal Service Musgrave Harbor Cape Race Richman England Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn N. Y London America Nld Eastern Air Lines Merrill Broadway Canyon of A Barytone

Strong Lines Holding City For Security

Local authorities report reinforced barriers and patrols maintaining security in the city amid ongoing tensions. Officials urge residents to stay vigilant as roadways remain open. No incidents have been confirmed, and authorities emphasize calm and orderly conduct.

Basque Nationalists Gather Forces After Fall of San Sebastian

Fascist troops completed occupation of San Sebastian with a civil administration led by Pamplona’s governor. Military authorities began restoring public services as 10,000 civilians fled. Col. Jose Beorlegui announced formal possession and hoisted the red and gold banner. Basque nationalists regroup from coastal towns as the city shifts to new headquarters. continuation noted.

Associated Press San Sebastian Spain Pamplona Navarre Jose Beorlegui Antonio Ortega Zumaya Popular Front War Committee Motrico Deva

Noted Movie Figure Dead

SANTA MONICA Calif Sept 14 Irving G Thalberg 27 noted motion picture producer and husband of Norma Shearer died today His wife motion picture actress and his parents were present Relatives said Thalberg contracted a slight cold while on vacation at Del Monte a week ago and that his condition grew worse over the past two days Dr F Groedel lung specialist was flown from New York for consultation The time of death 10 26 am Pacific Standard Time Wife Prostrated with grief

Santa Monica Calif Irving G. Thalberg Norma Shearer Thalberg del Monte F. Groedel New York Miss Shearer

Clear Crisp Weather Fueled Maine Election Voter Turnout

Maine voters faced clear, crisp weather as polls opened for a high turnout in the state election. Republican leaders predicted a record vote while Democrats cautioned a near landslide in 1932’s high turnout.

Maine Portland Arthur E. Sewall Republican State Committee Fred H. Lancaster Democratic State Committee United States Secretary of State

Highway First Aid Praise From Red Cross Leader in Virginia

William Carl Hunt commends Winchester Frederick Red Cross for outstanding progress in highway first aid facilities. He invites Frank R. Horton to speak at Charlottesville regional Red Cross conference on September 25 at the University of Virginia. Horton would address First Aid on the Highway. Six pioneer stations were sponsored by the chapter.

Frank R. Horton Winchester-Frederick The Red Cross William Carl Hunt Horton Charlottesville University of Virginia

McMahon Is Given a Year

George Andrew McMahon was found guilty of producing a revolver near King Edward VIII with intent to alarm his majesty and was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment at hard labor. He was acquitted on two of three charges after he aimed the loaded weapon at the monarch during a July 16 procession on Constitution Hill.

London George Andrew McMahon Edward VIII McMahon Constitution Hill Britain

Death Calls Mrs. Amanda Creer Pingley in Frederick County

Mrs. Amanda Creer Pingley widow of Frank M. Pingley died at 2 15 Sunday morning at her brother John W. Rosenberger's home in Frederick city at age seventy one after years of declining health. She had lived with her daughter Mrs. J W Metz in Penns Grove Pa since 1915 and recently visited the old homeplace. Funeral at 4 pm Tuesday from the Rosenberger home with Rev C E Seastrunk and Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker officiating and Mount Hebron Cemetery interment. Pallbearers: her four brothers and two brothers-in-law.

Amanda Creer Frank M. Pingley Frederick County John W. Rosenberger West Germain Street Pingley J. W. Metz Penns Grove Metz Madison H. Rosenberger Charles M. Rosenberger Jacob H. Rosenberger Mary E. Goode Gore A. Newton Griffith Washington, D. C Franklin L. Woore Winchester Henry and Mount Hebron

Wanted Keiffer pears at Winchester Cold Storage Packing House

Help sought for Keiffer pears at Winchester Cold Storage Packing House. Contact J Ashby Sprint via phone 1377 for pickup or delivery arrangements.

Keiffer Pears Winchester Cold Storage Packing House J. Ashby

Heinz Company Opens Cider Apple Receiving

Notice states readiness to receive cider apples at H. J. Heinz Company facilities. Date 9 11 1p 61 appears in the notice.

H. J. Heinz Company

League of Virginia Municipalities Opens With 300 Leaders

More than 300 municipal leaders from Virginia attend the first annual convention at the Washington Hotel. John Jolly presides as Petersburg mayor and association president. Discussions cover city legislation relief programs and a proposed state wide police communication system. Rhodes outlines past bills and a possible 75 000 state appropriation and local matching requirement. Committees are named and to meet later. a Winchester sight seeing tour is held this afternoon.

Petersburg John R. Jolly League of Virginia C. H. Morrissett Thomas P. Thompson Norfolk J. F. Bright Frank Bane Social Security Board Ginia Sect Washington John Jolly Association John Q. Rhodes Division of Motor Vehicles H. T. Roberts Radford L. B. Hoeding Norfolk Police Trafic School Tinsville Newbill News Frank S. Perry Orange E. Glenn Jordan Richmond C.F. Abbott South Norfolk J. L. Bland West Point A. L. Williamsburg A. Lee Cobl Winchester W. R. Cross Salem H. B. Shawen Altavista R. E. Baylor Blue W. W. Glass Glen Burnie Col. Woods Rhodes General Assembly General Fund Treasury

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