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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1935

Page

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Barrymore Portage Elaine Barrie Fails To See Star In Chicago

Chicago reports that Elaine Barrie, 20, followed John Barrymore into Chicago aboard the Twentieth Century Limited and by plane, then boarded his train in La Grange but was kept apart. Barrymore, 53, refused to see her and remained in his car as officials shifted tracks. Barrie departed after another plea to Cammomili, Barrymore’s aide, who said Barrymore would not see anyone.

Chicago John Barrymore Elaine Barrie la Grange Chicago American Blaine Barrie Barrymore John York Mickey Ariel Reates CaMban Cam” Cammomili Beverly Hills Mr. Barrymore Cammomili

Braithwaite Fined Twice After Auto Mishap

R M Braithwaite was fined 14.25 for reckless driving and 14.25 for lacking an operator permit after a sideswipe on Martinsburg pike. J F Hulver of Martinsburg drives a damaged car. Hulver’s vehicle sustained about 250 in damage and Braithwaite’s about 50. State Officer R E Bayliss reported the incident.

R. M. Braithwaite Martinsburg Pike J. F. Hulver Martinsburg R. E. Bayliss Hulver

Transient Thief Gets Pocketbook On Berryville Visit

MA Winchester notes a Berryville Avenue incident where a hungry visitor asked for food then stole a pocketbook. He left without thanks, now “on the hill” as a guest, prompting thoughts on temptation and charity.

Berryville Avenue

Mrs. Sam Yates Not Guilty Of Reckless Driving

Mrs. Sam Yates of Middletown was found not guilty of reckless driving after a collision on July 29 with Mrs. R. P. Keezell of Harrisonburg. The case tested the facts of the crash, while R. 8. Line was found guilty of hunting without a license and fined 14 dollars including costs.

Charges Against Trader In Grain.

Secretary Wallace filed charges of violation of the grain futures act against Simon Wexler a Chicago grain trader accused of manipulating accounts to conceal transactions on the Chicago Board of Trade. He was charged with handling his rye corn and wheat accounts to show losses that did not occur.

Washington Wallace Simon Wexler Chicago Wexler

Famed Medical Pioneer Dead

Dr. Mikkhail P. Tushnoff, 56, internationally known medical researcher, died today in Moscow.

Moscow Mikkhail P. Tushnoff

Spanish Cabinet Ministers Resign in Madrid

The cabinet of Premier Alejandro Lerroux resigned in Madrid on September 20, after failed talks with Agrarian leaders seeking greater cabinet representation. The group had formed on April 3, 1935, and the resignation ends their effort to secure more influence.

Madrid Alejandro Lerroux Lerroux

Former Dawes Director Dead in Berlin

Henry Bell age 75, former member of the Dawes plan commission in Berlin, died in London. He had been a director of Lloyds Bank and other financial houses.

London Henry Bell Dawes Plan Commission Berlin Lloyds’ Bank

Dettra Named Local Agent for Frederick County Fire Firm

The Shenandoah Farmers' Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company announces J. Emmett Dettra of Kernstown Virginia as agent for Frederick County. He has begun his new duties with the Woodstock based company.

Shenandoah Farmers’ Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company Woodstock J. Emmett Dettra Kernstown Va Frederick County

Army Recruiting Opens Vacancies in Panama and Hawaii

Sergeant Frank Likar announced vacancies in field and coast artillery infantry engineers and chemical warfare service in Panama with additional openings in Hawaii. Interested young men may contact Sergeant Likar at the Winchester post office building.

Frank Likar United States Army Field Coast Artillery Infantry Engineers Chemical Warfare Panama Hawaii Likard Winchester

Notice of false tire promotion by Joe the Motorists' Friend

Notice states a Thursday advertisement offering a free tube with Brunswick Tires was erroneous. It clarifies the business is not an agent for Brunswick Tires in Winchester and disclaims the special associated with the ad.

Brunswick Brunswick Tires Winchester Joe

Charges Dismissed in Koenecke Plane Death Case

In Toronto the manslaughter charges against William Mulqueeney and Irwin Davis, Detroit airmen, for Len Koenecke’s death in a plane above the Long Branch track were dismissed. Magistrate Douglas Keith found no criminal intent after a coroner's jury ruled self defense, acquitting the pilots and granting their immediate freedom.

Toronto William Joseph Mulqueeney Irwin Davis Len Koenecke Brooklyn Long Branch Douglas Keith Mulqueeney Davis Detroit Koenecke Keith Edward J. Murphy Fliers Acquittan Peipl Per Carentan St. Louis Bobby Barr Les Munns New York

Revival Services At Relief Church For One Week

A series of evangelistic services will be held at Relief church for a week. The pastor will preach Sunday night, followed by Rev. Snyder Alleman Monday, Rev. J. D. Russell Tuesday, Rev. C. E. Seastrunk Wednesday, Rev. F. M. Lucas Thursday, and Rev. Wallace Brashears Friday with strong gospel messages and good singing. The public is invited.

Relief Church Snyder Alleman J. D. Russell C. E. Seastrunk F. M. Lucas Wallace Brashears

Bursted Balloon Found In Field Near Stephens City

A two foot long yellow balloon torn to pieces lay in the wheat stubble of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Davis east of Stephens City on the Macedonia road. Hundreds of fine yellow silk strings were tangled in the debris. The neck bore Air Cruiser, Inc. June 21, 1935. Interest grows about its origin and sender.

C. E. Davis Stephens City Macedonia Road Air Cruiser, Inc

Cetlin and Wilson Carnival Heads to Greensboro Fair

The Cetlin and Wilson shows returning from Winchester will depart Sunday morning for Greensboro North Carolina to exhibit at the Greensboro fair. The Winchester run ends Saturday night with large crowds expected and a matinee Saturday offering free admission for all children.

Cetlin and Wilson Winchester Charley Rouss Fire Company Greensboro N. C

Piano Tuning and Rebuilding Service Ad

Don’t waste time and money on lessons for a piano that is out of tune. Piano tuning and rebuilding offered by Glynn Anderson at 218 N. Loudoun St. Also noting a lost item and reward for a black zipper bill holder belonging to Henry Baker Jr with contact 2028F21.

Glynn Anderson N. Loudoun St Zipper Bill Holder Henry Baker, Jr

Pickers Tickets Rush Orders at The Evening Star

Quick service and reasonable prices drive buyers to place orders now for pickup at The Evening Star. Staff offer prompt handling as demand rises for tickets and related goods.

Lptf the Evening Star

Free Dancing Tonight at the Blue Moon

A dance event with orchestra music takes place tonight at the Blue Moon on Martinsburg Pike from 9 to 1 and 11.

Blue Moon Martinsburg Pike

Apple yields seen improving despite European shortfall

Dr. A. B. Grove of Winchester Research Laboratory says the apple crop should be about 10 percent ahead of last year as color and quality run well. Losses from disease rise slightly while insect damage eases. York variety soon ready. prices uncertain without orderly marketing. European crop is short. Germany out as buyer. England largest customer but tariffs bite. Local by product plants to hire about 1,500 at peak season plus Heinz vinegar plant employments.

A. B. Grove Winchester Research Laboratory Grove Shenandoah Valley Europe Germany England Poland France Shenandoah Apple Cider and Vinegar Company National Fruit Product Company Heinz

Uncle and Nephew In Vehicle Crash Inwood WV

Inwood West Virginia September 20 a nine year old boy Lock da Stotler was struck by a car while riding a bicycle near his home. He suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and was taken to the hospital by his uncle Bryan Stotler who was driving a Bickers Motor Company auto from Winchester. The accident occurred west of the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing when the boy pulled from a side street in front of the car. Dr M H Porterfield said the leg was broken midway between ankle and knee and the boy was recovering satisfactorily. Authorities termed the crash unavoidable.

Inwood W. Va Lock‘da Stotler Glenn Stotler Pervieian C. Manne Lad Bryan Stotler Bickers Motor Company Winchester M. H. Porterfield

Navy lends radio men to State for Addis Ababa contact

The Navy announced it loaned four enlisted radio men to the State Department to maintain radio communication with Addis Ababa in case normal channels fail. The operators sailed from New York aboard the President Harding on Wednesday to facilitate continued exchanges between the two countries.

Washington Navy State Department Addis Ababa President Harding New York

Chanters Schedule Tonight Rehearsal At Presbyterian Annex

The Chanters hold a rehearsal tonight at 7 15 in the Presbyterian Annex. Attendance is urged for all members as it is exceedingly important.

Chanters Presbyterian Annex

Drowned Youth Found With Feet Stuck In Mud

The body of Caranza Sanchez 21 of New Mexico was recovered from the South river off Selby-on-the Bay with feet trapped in mud. He drowned after jumping from a rowboat as his party drifted away. witnesses noted he could swim and had removed footwear before entering the boat.

Annapolis Caranza Sanchez New Mexico South River Selby-on-the Sanchez NRA Washington

Youth in Accident Near Millwood Entrance

Harry Reed son of Mr and Mrs W H Reed was slightly injured in a motorcycle mishap last evening near the Millwood entrance to the city. He was forced from the road by a truck and later seen riding another motorcycle at the scene near Rouss Spring entrance.

Harry Reed W. H., Reed Millwood Reed Rouss Spring

Senegalese Troops Ordered to Embark for Djibouti

Two Senegalese rifle regiments were ordered to embark for Djibouti in French Somaliland next week. Djibouti, at the Red Sea, is the terminus of the sole Addis Ababa railway outlet to the sea, making it the only transportation link from Ethiopia.

Marseille France Dijibouti French Somaliland Red Sea Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Apple Sauce On A Big Scale Proves An Interesting Process

A visitor tours Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar plant revealing rapid canning at 136 cans per minute. Apples are peeled and cooked on multiple floors, with production linked to filling sealing and water cooling. Pinckney Arthur notes pure apples used for vinegar. plant has run since 1910 and employs 275 at capacity.

Shenandoah Valley Pinckney Arthur Shenandoah Cider and Vinegar Company

Probe into Evelyn Hoey death yields witnesses absolving Rogers and Kelley

Westchester Pa September coroner jury hears two Rogers farm witnesses Claude Battin and George Yamada confirm Kelley’s account that Henry H Rogers Jr rushed in after the shot and declared she shot herself. Attorney Downey for the Hoey parents questions self inflicted death while noting many angles remain unclear.

Westchester Henry H. Rogers, Jr William J. Kelley Evelyn Hoey Rogers Farm Claude Battin George Yamada Rogers Kelley Standard Oil Vincent P. Downey New York Downey Hoey Jose’ . Clark Battin Yamada Harvey Cox Parke Miss Hoey

Winds On The Bay And Coast Weather Update

Moderate northwest and north winds shift to southeast by Saturday with fair tonight and showers likely north portion Saturday afternoon. Chesapeake bay north of Potomac river sees moderate to fresh northwest winds diminishing tonight then turning southerly by Saturday.

Sandy Hook Cape Hatteras Chesapeake Bay Potomac River

17 Killed At Fete In La Joya Michoacan

Reports from travelers say 17 people were killed and 31 wounded when a fight erupted during a holiday celebration in La Joya Michoacan. The incident occurred as townspeople gathered for the festival, with details continuing to emerge.

Mexico Guadalajara la Joya Michoacan

Rain Shower Marks September Precipitation Rises

A light shower occurred around 2 30 this morning with wind and lightning lasting about a half hour. The Winchester Research Laboratory recorded 36 of an inch of rain, bringing September totals to 4.43 inches, nearly twice the 22 year average, with nearly 4 inches falling in the first five days.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Wanted two coopers at Rosemont Orchard

Help wanted foundry tradesmen for Rosemont Orchard in Berryville Virginia. Apply to John Livengood with location and date 9 19 1p 1f. Also listed Moling and Cather offer new rugs draperies and curtains with ad line lp 1t.

Coopers Rosemont Orchard John Livengood Berryville Moling & Cather

Floyd Gibbons Heads to Ethiopia From Rome

War correspondent Floyd Gibbons, known as a headline hunter, is pictured in Rome en route to Ethiopia to cover the expected conflict between Ethiopia and Italy. He has cabled from the scene that war appears inevitable.

Floyd Gibbons Rome Ethiopia Italy Gibbons

Council to Meet in Special Session Over Armory Issue Tonight

Winchester Lodge No 867 joins groups petitioning the Common Council to secure an armory. Brig General H Gardner Waller will attend to provide information. Elks lodge delegates and service clubs expect to present support at the 8 PM meeting in the city council chamber.

Winchester Lodge Common Council Gardner Waller Virginia Waller The Elks Edwin Snider Warren Eddy William Hollis

Coffey Turns In Good Score In The Cascades

Slipping three strokes over par on the home nine after going out in even par Bobby Cruickshank posted a 74 to take an early lead today in the Cascades $2,500 open golf tournament. Coffey, Winchester, 39 42 Shorey Washington 38 44 82. Cliff Spencer Washington 40 46 76. Al Houghton Washington 39 47 86.

Hot Springs Sam Snead Babe” Didriksson Coffey Bobby Cruickshank Cruickshank Pa Coffey Winchester Shorey Washington Cliff Spencer

War Munitions Shares Tumbe and Vatican Protests

Laval rushes to Paris to call a special plenary session as internal pressures mount in France and Vatican voices protest military activity. Italian charters report direct talks between Britain and Italy underway or planned over the perceived menace to Libya politics and regional stability.

Laval Paris Vatican Bullitin Geneva Associa Press Great Britain Italy Britain Libya

Italy Tones Down War Rhetoric as Mussolini Receives Pressure

In Rome on September 20, a more conciliatory mood toward Britain emerged in government circles and press commentary. Mussolini planned to protest a sanctions council decision, while Italian stocks in war related firms like Ilva and Fiat dropped. In Paris Laval returned from Geneva to summon a cabinet to discuss potential actions against Mussolini and domestic unrest.

Italy A. E. Stuntz Associated Press Rome Great Britain Mussolini Grantions Council Stock Exchange Ilva Fiat Company Populo D'Italia Nile Red Sea Gionale D'Italia Britain British Empire France Laval Paris Africa Geneva

World News At A Glance

Domestic LaFollette Tennessee series of dynamite explosions wrecked this town killing a mother of several children. Annapolis Maryland body of Carranza Sanches 21 recovered from South River. New York Securities markets slumped under nervous selling as financial centers watched Rome and Geneva. Richmond Alice Jackson colored will be refused admission to the University of Virginia. West Chester Pennsylvania coroner inquest into the death of Miss Evelyn Hoey on country paths. H H Rogers Jr Toronto charges of manslaughter dismissed today. Marseille France regiments of Senegalese riflemen ordered to embark for Djibouti. Rome stock prices fell heavily.

LaFollette Tenn Annapolis Carranza Sanches New York Rome Geneva Richmond Alice Jackson University of Virginia West Chester Evelyn Hoey H. H. Rogers Toronto William J. Mulqueeny Irwin Davis Marseille France Djibouti

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Protege Actor Irvin Davis Sam Yates Dawes Dettra Army Service Young Rogers Evelyn Gen Cascades Warren County Front Royal News Star Today Musso Lini WAR Munitions World News
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