Japanese Reject Curtly a Chinese Invasion Protest
Shanghai residents in the international settlement urged Tokyo to send forces to protect Japanese lives and property after three marines were shot, one fatally. Japanese officials backed by marines rejected Chinese protests and warned the city to stay calm as authorities investigated the shooting and a Chinese suspect was detained but later released. A Japanese eyewitness testified that the attack was staged by a Chinese gunman, while tensions remained high in the Hongkew area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris J. Harris
Associated Press
Shanghai
International Settlement
Tokyo
China
Hongkew
Eijiro Kondo
Halcyon Days Recalled Across Generations
A writer reflects on the halcyon days once linked to calm seas and the winter solstice. The piece traces changes from horse and buggy to telephones and kerosene lamps, noting longevity and the belief that brighter eras will recur with time.
Closes Good Church Year at United Brethren Church
The Rev. George W. Stover ends his twenty four year tenure as pastor and will attend the Virginia Annual Conference in Keyser West Virginia from September 29 to October 1. He departs with delegates W. P. Anderson and W. L. Poston as alternate. The church reports a paid debt and ongoing fundraising for building improvements as he closes a lengthy Winchester ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Keyser
W. Va
Virginia
Mr. Stover
Winchester
W. P. Anderson
W. L. Poston
Batdorf
G. D. Batdorf
Har
Death Mercy For Tafel Tot
CHICAGO September 24 Baby Julian Tafel died after a six day struggle with a malformed body. Doctors found the infant beyond hope despite an attempted operation. Autopsy showed an incomplete large intestine a formless bladder and kidney separation failure. The father favored mercy death while the mother opposed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Julian Tafel
Lewis K. Eastman
Winchester Grocery Store Wanted for Purchase
Wanted to buy established grocery store in Winchester. Buyer seeks a functioning market with steady profits and loyal customer base. Immediate cash-ready inquiry targets well run shops with clean records and reliable suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Care Star
Federal Jury Indicts 11 In Bank Failure
Eleven Bradford bank officials and staff were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of fraud and conspiracy connected to a $1 million shortage at Commercial National Bank of Bradford. Indictments name ten bank workers plus two outsiders, with nine charged on mail fraud counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Commercial National Bank of
Bradford
Howard J. Benson
Floyd R. Parmenter
Stanley B. Benton
John W. Becker
W. Russell Hungerford
W. Alderson Lynch
Ella Eliason McCaig
Hazel A. Benson
Harold Miller
Wilson R. Campbell
Farmers and Mechanics Trust Company of
Bath
N. Y
John T. Cunningham
Cunningham Natural Gas Corporation of
Federal Deposit
Frank W. Calkins
R. M. Gibson
Pennsylvania
New York
Miller
Miss Benson
United States
Charles
Withdrawals Considered by Winchester Presbytery
The Winchester Presbytery may not act on the resignation of Rev. E. B. McGukin as Lou doun Street Presbyterian pastor until a October 4 congregational meeting. McGukin will accept a call from Knoxville First Presbyterian Church, announced at a midweek prayer service. A special session may be convened around October 8 to dissolve the pastoral relations after the congregation acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Presbytery
E. B. McGukin
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
McGukin
Star
First Presbyterian Church of
Knoxville
Mr. McGukin
Ford Bargains Offer Three Days Only
An ad from Bickers Motor Co promotes unheard of Ford car bargains featuring a 1936 Regular Tudor Sedan for 134 down and a 1936 DeLuxe Tudor Sedan for 77 down with 25 monthly balance. Trade-ins not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickers Motor CO
Public Sale of 35 head mixed cattle at Longbranch
Tilman Shumate conducts a public sale of 35 head mixed cattle on Friday September 25 at 1 p m at Longbranch located 3 miles southwest of Millwood. For details see the Evening Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Millwood
Tilman Shumate
Republicans Shape Virginia Campaign In 1936 Slate
Virginia race focuses on Landon Knox bid as Rep. Martin and Wise outline a vigorous GOP push. Wise cites Jeffersonian Democrats and Dem defections while Knox opens in Richmond Oct 12 with Van denberg and others to back Republican aims in six districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Virginia
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Henry A. Wise
Old Dominion
Wise
Roosevelt
James A. Reed
Missouri
Joseph Ely
Massachusetts
Col
Henry Breckenridge
Knox
Frank Knox
Richmond
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Carter Glass
Harry F. Byrd
Glass
Byrd
Washington
King Edward VIII Roams Scottish Highlands On Holiday
ABERDEEN Scotland September 24 King Edward VIII enjoyed a three week Balmoral holiday in the Scottish high lands casting off royal pomp for a feudal mood. Guests included Mrs Ernest Simpson and Mr and Mrs Herman L Rogers. He kept bagpipe rituals and even played with the pipes, guiding tunes for the royal ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Scotland
Edward VIII
Balmoral Castle
Ernest Simpson
Herman L. Rogers
Balmoral
George
Edward
Frederick County Education Grants Include WPA Allocation
An AP dispatch from Richmond reports Frederick County received $723 from WPA allocations totaling $189,455. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline said he had not been officially informed, while WPA director Frank Bailey explained the recreation project is now categorized as educational and vocational and will use the funds to promote this work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
WPA
Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
Frank Bailey
Churchill Praises France and Britain Unity in Paris
In Paris on September 24 Winston Churchill told a distinguished audience that France has the finest army in the world and Britain the greatest navy. He urged that Britain and France stand shoulder to shoulder against any aggression and criticized Bolshevist and Nazi systems of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Winston Churchill
France
Britain
Brad dock Street Methodist Sunday School New Quarters Dedication
Sunday School at Brad dock Street Methodist plans October 4 for the new church school quarters worth over 13000 dollars. The two story building beside the church will host 28 groups from nursery to adult Bible classes with modern assemblies and expanded facilities. Bishop Edwin Mouton may join a later dedication program. Old building modernized and a rear addition plus second story added. Current enrollment stands at 675, with capacity for about a 50 percent increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Mouton
Vocational Agriculture Supervisor Visits Augusta County
D J Howard supervisor of vocational agriculture in northern Virginia left today for Augusta county to promote agricultural instruction. He will return to Winchester tomorrow and visit the Future Farmer fair at Fishersville with upcoming fairs at Beverley Manor Middlebrook and Spotswood schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Howard
Virginia
Augusta County
Winchester
Fishersville
Augusta
Beverley Manor
Middlebrook
Spotswood
Giants Clinch National League Pennant
The New York Giants clinched the NL pennant by beating the Boston Bees 2 to 1 in ten innings to open a doubleheader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York Giants
Boston Bees
Brundage Defends Jarrett Ousting Over Training Violations
Chicago's Avery Brundage, head of the American Olympic Committee, defended the dismissal of swimmer Eleanor Holm Jarrett for training violations. He said the committee, of which he was chairman, would reach the same decision again and that 200 top sportsmen voted unanimously for her dismissal. He added he will not seek reelection as president of the AAU and will devote time to the Olympics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Avery. Brundage
Chicago
American Olympic Committee
Calvania
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Brundage
Ican
International Olympic Committee
Berlin
Jarrett
America
Legionnaires Elect Colmery Unanimously
The Legionnaires choose Colmery as their leader in an unanimous vote, signaling solid support within the organization. No further details on date or context are provided in the fragment.
Mrs Lorena Hahn of Wayne Nebraska Selected For President
Mrs Lorena Hahn of Wayne Nebraska is chosen to serve as president by the auxiliary. The announcement highlights her community involvement and leadership role within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Hahn
Wayne, Nebr
Colmery Elected Commander at American Legion Convention
In Cleveland Ohio on September 24 Harry W Colmery of Topeka Kansas was unanimously elected commander of the American Legion by acclamation. Crowds of veterans gathered at the platform as outgoing commander Ray Murphy proclaimed the result and Colmery received the ceremonial salute from the drum and bugle corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colmery
Cleveland
Legion Department
American Legion Today
Harry W. Colmery
Topeka
Kansas
Ray Murphy
Harry Colmery
Chicago Commonwealth Edison Post
Col
Mory
Handley FFA to Install New Officers at Meet
The Handley Chapter Future Farmers of America holds its first meeting of the school year at 7:30 pm tomorrow at Jack Larrick’s home. Jonas Chamberlain is reelected president, with Ray Campbell as vice president, Alvin Tavenner as secretary, Om Rosenberger as treasurer, Clare Hershman as reporter, Luther Patton as watchdog, and an executive committee of Jack Smith Richard Rosenberger and Beverley Bailey. The group will install officers and initiate new candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Future Farmers of America
Jack Larrick
Jonas Chamberlain
Ray Campbell
Alvin Tavenner
Om Rosenberger
Claree Hershman
Luther Patton
Jack Smith
Richard Rosenberger
Beverley Bailey
Cider Notice and Lovett's Shoe Shop Hours
Custom work done daily at L A Hudson in Albin Virginia. Phone 29 F 4. Closed until 5 30 p m Saturday at Lovett's Shoe and Dress Shop 156 8 N Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hudson
Albin
Two Injured In Route 11 Collision Near City Limits
A morning crash on Route 11 near the city north limit injured Julius Swartz of 186 Fairview Avenue Lancaster Pennsylvania and Joseph Sturn of Ironton Ohio. Both were treated at Memorial hospital and released to continue by bus. The truck driver was J Paul Emory of Martinsburg West Virginia. Swartz suffered multiple broken fingers. Sturn had minor lacerations. The car hit the rear of the turning truck. truck unharmed. No hearing date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Swartz
Fairview Avenue
Lancaster
Joseph Sturn
Ironton
Ohio
Memorial Hospital
J. Paul Emory
Martinsburg
W. Va
Sturn
Swartz
Virginia FFA Parley in Kansas City Draws 31 Members
The Farmers of America meet in Kansas City the week of October 18 with at least 31 Virginians expected. William Shaffer of Maurertown is national president and D J Howard of Winchester is vocational agriculture supervisor. Virginia delegates include Wayne LaRowe of Woodlawn and James Via of Ashland. Apples to be featured for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers of America
Kansas City
Virginia
William Shaffer
Maurertown
D. J. Howard
Winchester
Wayne LaRowe
Woodlawn
James Via
G. A. R. Protests Statue of Lee
The Grand Army of the Republic adopted a resolution opposing erection of a memorial statue to General Robert E. Lee at Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington Cemetery sits on land that was Lee’s home until it was seized by the federal government during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert E. Lee
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington
Lee
Fay Wray Becomes Mother To First Daughter
Hollywood star Fay Wray and husband John Monk Saunders welcomed a six and a half pound daughter. Saunders had just returned from a film writing assignment in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Fay Wray
John Monk Saunders
Saunders
England
Smaller Blow To Miss Coast
Weather bureau observers said the coast would escape effects from a small tropical hurricane moving north northeast through the Atlantic Ocean. Central Bermuda reported winds under 35 miles per hour as the system passed about 200 miles northwest of the island last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Weather Bureau
United States
Atlantic Ocean
Bermuda
Giants and Blairton Clash in Sunday Tri-County Double Header
The West Virginia Giants face Blairton Champions the 1935 Tri- County League pennant winners against Winchester Park in a Sunday double header. A single admission will be charged and proceeds go to the playground fund. All-Star lineup will feature top players from Millville Standards Berkeley Springs Martinsburg and others in the loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Giants
Blairton
Winchester Park
All-Stars
Millville
Standards
Berkeley Springs
Martinsburg
Fascist Drive Closes On Madrid From Guadarrama Pass
Reports from Torrijos and Burgos describe four insurgent columns advancing toward Toledo and Madrid. Fascist artillery shells the Guadarrama passes as the campaign broadens with battles near Maqueda and Santa Cruz Del Retamar as government militiamen put up stiff defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Guadarrama Mountains
Madrid
Torrijos
Spain
Barciente
Burgos
Guadarrama
San Martin de Valdeiglesias
Talavera de la Reina Maqueda
Naval Carnejo
Maqueda
Santa Cruz del Retamar
Edith Maxwell Arrives in Richmond for Venue Change Bid
Edith Maxwell arrived in Richmond for an indefinite visit as her attorneys seek a venue change for her new trial on a charge connected to her father Trigg Maxwell in July 1935. Cousin Allen T. Dotson said the team will press for the move because a fair impersonal jury cannot be guaranteed in Wise county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Edith Maxwell
Trigg Maxwell
Allen T. Dotson
Wise County
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King
Scotch Hills
His Majesty
Mr. Churchill
Mouzon
Braddock Street Methodist Sunday School
Giants
Eleanor Jarrett
Olympic Committee
Legionnaires
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F.F.A. Parley
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Teachers’ College
Columbia University
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