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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
1
Tremendous mine blasts shook Toledo's Alcazar killing or maiming hundreds of fascist defenders. Government troops stormed the ruins as the first of three mines detonated at 6 15 am, aiming to compel surrender while fascists fought to the end.
William Springfield recalls strange scenes from Nanisquam marriages in Maine where mountain tribes marry during a July two week priest visit. He notes Italo Balbo’s Labrador landing greeted by Italian reporters who kept beards until the press conference with the general.
The session of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church accepted the resignation of Rev. Robert B. Campbell pastor of Highland Avenue Church and former pastor of Clearbrook and Nineveh churches. He plans to enter the Protestant Episcopal ministry and ordination arrangements await dissolution of past relations with Nineveh and Nineveh churches.
Mrs. E. H. Beard of Kenneth Square and her daughter Miss Carrie Lee Beard, 20, died when their car overturned five miles from home while en route to Kernstown Virginia to move into a W. J. Lupton residence. Mr. Beard survived. funeral plans pending with interment likely at Strasburg.
Senator H F Byrd received a Washington telegram predicting strong northeast gales along Maryland Delaware New Jersey and Virginia coasts bringing high winds inland but not dangerous. Entomologist W S Hough estimates 30 mph winds could knock apples from Frederick county orchards. Wind at 2 pm was under 5 mph.
President Roosevelt urged Harvard and America to defend the freedom of the human mind amid a “modern witch burning” era. He spoke to alumni at Cambridge on the university’s tercentenary, stressing duty to citizenship, truth, and service to mankind, with a nod to past anxieties about Democratic presidents.
Dean testified in a circuit court trial of 12 men charged with murder and kidnapping in the May killing of WPA worker Charles A. Poole. He described firing at Poole to avoid his own execution, saying orders from Davis and the Black Legion governed the act and urging others to return to cars and shoot if challenged.
Chief C. W Hollis told Virginia Police Executives that suspending operators permits for reckless driving will aid police in removing dangerous drivers from highways. He praised the recent Motor Vehicles Code change as wise and focused on highway safety and strict enforcement.
Weather bureau advisory places a severe coast storm near Cape Henry moving north-northeast with undiminished intensity. One thousand miles of the Atlantic coast lashed by hurricane winds. communications wrecked along North and South Carolina. Potomac region reports power cuts and crop damage as Hindenburg sighted 750 miles west of Ireland heading to Lakehurst.
San Angelo Texas reports rapidly falling Concho river flood waters ending the citys worst disaster. Officials estimate damages may exceed 2 million dollars as the north branch washed away hundreds of homes and damaged many more. Dean Chenoweth of the San Angelo Standard Times cites uncertain totals while awaiting full assessments.
Storm strengthen s as 45 mile per hour gale pounds Ocean City Maryland driving high seas into streets and washing away boardwalk sections. Water four to five feet deep floods Baltimore Avenue while a new inlet forms near the south end of the boardwalk and the bridge to the mainland remains standing. Residents relocate as small wharves suffer damage and boats stay secured in the harbor.
Atlantic City reports a man drowned in rough seas and eight crewmen missing as a northeast gale and moving hurricane lash the New Jersey coast from Cape May to Sandy Hook. The storm's strength grew as it tracked northward along the shore.
Norfork Virginia reports the Atlantic hurricane moves northward along the coast blasting Carolina and Virginia shores. It washes over Ocracoke Island and cuts Océan City from the mainland causing widespread damage.
Hurricane lashed waters from the Atlantic and Sinepuxent Bay surged into Ocean City from opposite sides and completely isolated the Maryland resort. The low strip of land housing the seaport was awash as the tide drove east and bay waters rose from the west.
At a meeting last night the Friendship Fire Company approved plans to recondition the fire truck at a cost around 5000 dollars. The truck will be nearly new with a new motor steering gear axles brakes valves and four wheel braking system. Work to be done by the American LaFrance Company of Elmira New York after consultations with W. W. Withers the company representative.
Between 150 and 200 members of the Pennsylvania Engineering Society expected to make this city their first stop on a Shenandoah Valley tour arriving this evening. Invitations were extended to Governor Earle of Pennsylvania and Governor George C. Peery of Virginia but neither was expected to attend.
Henry Neville Stephenson of Winchester born Friday the 13th defies superstition with 13s woven through his life. He sailed for Europe on July 13 and spent 13 days crossing, 13 more on the continent, and 13 days back. In 1917, he left Winchester on April 13, joined Company I with number 13, rode Train 13 to Strasburg, and was assigned to Post 13 at Camp Overall. Later he served with Headquarters Company 113 Regiment New Jersey National Guards.
Washington reports the murder of Florence Goodwin a 43 year old Treasury typist found nude and in bed with her head crushed by heavy blows. Police suspect criminal assault and note a blood stained furnace shaker found at the scene. Coroner says four blows likely inflicted. Three house occupants questioned.
Boots Poffenberger star pitcher from Charleston West Virginia in the Middle Atlantic League who won 17 games and was named the league star will oppose the Park Sunday in a double header with the Williamsport Maryland Wildcats. Banzhoff who has gone hitless in only 2 or 3 games this season is hitting over .400 and will play third base with Kaplan handling 250 chances with 4 errors at second base. Local sports fans deem this a big league treat for Winchester with a likely large crowd.
White Heath peaches for sale at packing house. L. O. Dick from Clearbrook Virginia listed with date .9-18-1p-21. New sweaters and hosiery offered by Mol ing & Cather. A request for a good home for a beautiful male yellow kitten, contact phone 41-1. nq-18-1 p-tt.
Henry E. Biggs of Front Royal joins The Evening Star news staff effective today. A Raleigh native and University of Virginia alumnus, he previously served as an educational adviser in Civilian Conservation camps in the area.
Terrific winds and a nine foot tide battered the Carolina coast and Virginia as the hurricane moved northward. Four hundred people on Ocracoke Island escaped as guardsmen aided rescues and relief efforts. The Red Cross prepared to aid stricken communities while a lightship drifted and guardsmen battled the storm. New York reported high winds as the system neared, with no loss of life reported at Cape Hatteras or Ocra coke lighthouse.
Sir Robert Baden-Powell emphasizes prevention in the Scout Movement to stop present human wastage and turn every boy into a national asset, guiding youth toward constructive citizenship.
Wanted iron rags and metals shipping now best prices offered by Winchester Junkee at Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock. Advertisement presents contact and private route details with numeric codes for periodical distribution.
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