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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1936

Page

2

Death summons Mrs. Orndorff in hospital

Mrs. Katherine V. Orndorff of Capon Springs West Virginia died yesterday at Mercy Hospital Baltimore after a paralysis stroke. She was about 75, widow of Martin Orndorff and daughter of the late John Ward and his wife. Survived by two sisters in Baltimore, her funeral will be in Baltimore with Requiem at St. Joseph Monastery and interment at Bonnie Brae Cemetery.

Capon Springs W. Va Katherine V. Orndorff Martin Orndorff Mercy Hospital Baltimore Orndorff Capon Gs Baltimore Hospital John Ward Iron Springs W. H. Sale Charles F. Nelson Misses Sallie Bessie Ward J. Orndorff Winchest Ms. Orndorff Timore George A. Farley Frederick Shady Nook Avenues Catonsville St. J ’S Monastery Bonnie Brae

Attic Fire Causes Minor Damage at South Cameron Street

Slight damage was done to a two story frame dwelling at 309 South Cameron Street when fire was seen in the attic around 9:30 PM. Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze with limited water, filling the Nos. 309 311 double dwelling with smoke. The property is owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Graichen.

Cameron Street Elizabeth Graichen

Explosion Flings Stop Sign Windowward in Chicago

A blast tore the top of a south side stop and go signal and sent debris into a nearby drug store. Police, initially considering road rage, settled on a theory that an electrical spark from illumination or sewer leakage sparked the explosion.

Chicago

Captain Applejack Pirate Play by Inchester Little Theatre

Dr Slavin stars as Borolsky in Captain Applejack a pirate scene set on a Spanish Main brigantine. The plot centers on mutiny led by Borolsky against Applejack and the captain's treasure. Harry Hanst plays Pengard the oriental seer and safe breaker in a production at Capitol Theatre tomorrow night.

Yo-ho-ho Apjack Inchester Little Theatre, Inc Capitol Theatre Applejack Borolsky Leon Slavin Harry Hanst Mr. Pengard Applejohn

Winchester Citizens Named in Mob Plot to Aid Borolsky

A list of Winchester notables outlines a mob ready to back Borolsky with a push toward either death or treasure. Pirates include Garland Quarles Edwin C. Parker William W. Glass Ral Hengeveld Pat Dunn John Glaize Jack Brandon Walter Massie Kym OConnell Kenneth Heine and Robert Baker.

Winchester Borolsky Garland Quarles Edwin C. Parker William W. Glass Ral Hengeveld Pat Dunn John Glaize Jack Brandon Walter Massie Kym O'Connell Kenneth Heine Robert Baker

Senators Weigh Impeachment Charges And Highway Bill

On Capitol Hill the Senate debates impeachment charges against Florida judge Halsted Ritter while the House hones a 440 million highway bill. Committees examine tax legislation and rail worker protections amid consolidation disputes.

Senate Halsted L. Ritter Florida Kurt Grunwald Farmers Independence Council HOUSE Ways and Means Ritter Franklin D. Roosevelt Interstate Commerce

Sale of household goods at late Williams residence

Household and kitchen furniture at the late residence of C. A. and T. J. Williams to be sold Saturday April 18 at 1 PM. Beds bedding two army cots rugs log chain blocks and tackles buggies harnesses. Cash only. items to be removed after payment. J. Hunter Williams.

C. A T. J. Williams

District Rally Of Endeavorers At Woodstock Church

The Woodstock Virginia Christian church hosts the Western District Christian Endeavor spring rally next Sunday afternoon starting at 3 o clock. District president Clower presides with Rev J B Frantz leading devotional at 315 and Cathleen Shiplett outlining plans for the State convention at Massanetta Springs June 18 21. An oratorical contest follows at 4 featuring Roy Hockman of Winchester as co president of the Church of Christ Senior Christian Endeavor and the subject Christian Unity A Present Need. The program ends with Mizpah benediction.

Woodstock Christian Church Christian Endeen Clower J. B. Frantz Cathleen Shiplett Massanetta Springs Roy Hockman Winchester Church of Christ Senior Christian Endeavor George Earle Owen Winchester Church of Christ

Supreme Court Chief Desires Gifts as Oil Well Gushes

Chief Justice R A Burch of the Kansas Supreme Court, while hearing a case, mused on items he wanted for his western Kansas ranch when oil drillers notified an imminent well. The call came true the well was in and flowed salt water.

Topeka Kas R. A. Burch State Supreme Court Kansas

Doan's Pills Tackle Suspected Kidney Backache Cause

Many backache sufferers may misjudge the cause as tired kidneys. The ad explains kidneys filter waste, urging a daily three pints urine flow to flush 15 miles of tubules. Symptoms include leg pains, nighttime urination, swelling, and headaches. It promotes Doan's Pills as a proven relief used for decades.

Dean Doan

Fatal Flight Chicago Heights Patient Dies in Medical Attempt

A patient died during a hospital procedure in Chicago Heights as nurses attempted resuscitation. An official said the man appeared scared to death and his mouth could not be opened.

Chicago Heights

Miles Music adds radio department at Winchester store

The Miles Music Company at 14 South Loudoun Street announces a new radio department with a full line of Atwater Kent radios bath and battery sets. Tubes and batteries will be sold and a service department will operate. The Winchester store joins Warrisonburg as part of the Shenandoah Valley music retailer’s expansion.

Winchester Miles Music Company South Loudoun Street Atwater-Kent Bath Warrisonburs Shenandoah Valley Miles Miles Music Co End Espana Tomer Tie

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Capon Dr. Slavin Capt. Applejack Capitol Hill The Associated Press Today Veterans Committee J. Hunter Williams O. K Chevrolet Shenandoah Motor Co Goodrich Pennsylvania Motor Oil Uney Aetic Power Plant Cammer Tire Co., Inc Braddock & Boscawen Sts Rally of Endeavorers Church Hockman Bickers Radio and Service Department Atwater Kent RADIO Resse Sreast S. Loudoun Street Miles’ Store Eng John W. Rosenberger & Co Aviais Duco Clove Jewelry Store N. Loudoun St H. W. Ebert Buick and Pontiac Winchester, VA Republic Amherst Republic Oil. CO
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