Centennial Will Give Tribute To Noted Virginian
The Texas Centennial Commission plans a marker for Jones Rivers buried at an unspecified Virginia site. Rivers, born in Virginia, became a famed lawyer and orator in Texas, noted for wit and friendship. The marker honors his role in Texas history alongside the Dallas exposition.
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Byrd Plica
Little
Jones Rivers
Texas
Texas Centennial Commission
Rivers
Virginia
Tennessee
Mississippi
Brown
Travis
Austin
State
Georgetown
Dallas
Public Sale of Winchester Farm Under Deed of Trust
By deed of trust dated April 18 1932 and court order April 16 1936 the substituted trustee will sell at public auction in front of Winchester Court House on May 16 1936 at 12 00 PM the parcel east of the City of Winchester on Woodstock Lane Shawnee Magisterial District Frederick County containing about four acres with a dwelling and outbuildings. One third cash day of sale balance in four installments secured by a deed of trust with bonds and assignment of fire insurance. Alternatively full cash option. JOS F MOORE substitutd trustee.
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C. Fahnestock
H. Garrett Courtginia
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Woodstock Lane
Shawnee Macgisterial
Public sale of woodworking machinery in Winchester Virginia
The Trustee will hold a public auction on Saturday April 25 at 11 oclock A M at the Swimley Box Factory Building Amherst Street Extended Winchester Virginia. Items include a Mershon band saw Smith planer cut off saw matching saw hand held cutter Doig nailer machine track Sinker Davis gang rip saw blower Champion drill press swing lathe with accessories line shaft pulleys hand saw face plate steady rest and lathe tools. W BE EDWARDS Trustee. 4 15 17 20 22 24 51
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swimley
Amherst Street
Winchester
Virginia
South Bend
W. BE. Edwards
Winchester Presbytery Elects Moderators at Bunker Hill
The Winchester Presbytery opened at Bunker Hill W Va with Rev George C Rector elected moderator succeeding Rev Mere M Crim. Rev C F Poole became reading clerk as ministers and delegates gather for two day sessions and plans to attend the General Assembly in May in Augusta Ga.
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George C. Rector
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Winchester
Bunker Hill
Mere M. Crim
Strasburg
C. F. Poole
Romney
Presbyterian Church
United States
Augusta
Allen Jones
Kernstown
Joseph A. McMurray
Hedgesville
G. G. Syndor
Charles Town
Bernard Bain
Wardensville
Wilson Jarman
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton
S. R. Diehl
J. C. Frist
Presbyterial Sermon and Communion Services Highlight Winchester Attendance
The sermon titled Thy will be done was followed by communion with Revs. Allen Jones and R B Campbell officiating. Attendees from Winchester and Frederick County included Rev. Charles D. Gilkeson D D Rev E B McGukin Rev Robert B Campbell Rev Allen Jones Rev Preston O Sartelle Henry Moling Jr Stewart Bell and John S Scully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jones
R. B. Campbell
Winchester
Frederick County
Charles D. Gilkeson
D. D
E. B. McGukin
Robert B. Campbell
Preston O. Sartelle
Henry
Henry Moling, Jr
Stewart Bell
John S. Scully
Meditations On The Bible Preserving Grace
A devotional piece reflections on Satan tempting believers and Jesus praying for Peter. It notes grace saving us in trials and urges reliance on Christ, ending with a prayer for protection from evil and a suggested Bible reading Luke 22 31 34 and by Rev Snyder Alleman.
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Satan
Jesus
God
Snyder Alleman
Frederick County Budget Summary Highlights Levy and Revenue Totals
County documents outline General County and School levies, district road debt, and tax rates including 90c on the $100 for school funds. It lists real estate transfers, delinquent tax redemptions, and income from rents and county property. Totals show receipts and disbursements across multiple funds with a final aggregate of 145,835.28 and various listed allocations.
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Frederick County
General County Rmd
Echc de
Bebes
General County
Gaes
Stonewall
Canvass
Gainesboro
Asasnee
Trial Justice Court
State Motor Vehicle Commission
City of
City of Winchester
General Co
Farmers Hold County Meetings on Soil Conservation Program
County wide meetings on the 1936 soil conservation program draw strong farmer attendance. A Winchester session is set for April 18 at 7:30 PM in the county courthouse with other meetings listed from April 20 to 25 at various schools and venues. County Agent I Fred Stine notes a district meeting in Harrisonburg on April 21 to learn how to complete farmer work sheets.
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County Court House
Winchester
Reynnlds
Fairview Grange
New Gainesboro
Stephens City
Gravel Springs
Star Tannery
White Hall
Fairview
Reynolds
I. Fred Stine
Harrisonburg
Soil conserving payments offered to farmers in program
Farmers may receive up to 15 percent of soil depleting crops diverted to soil building crops with a United States cap of $10 per acre. Qualifying requires following recommended practices. noncompliance brings no payment. Many already cooperate and will be paid. worksheets should be filled within the next week with help from community committeemen and Mr. Stine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stine
Japanese Ask Chinese to Accept New Tientsin Envoy
TOKYO April 17 authorities say Japan requests China accept Shigeru Howagoe as ambassador to China after naming him counsel-general at Tientsin. The move signals diplomatic efforts in East Asia amid tensions and ongoing negotiations.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Howagoe
Tientsin
Promoter Open to Philadelphia Site for Louis Schmeling Bout
Promoter Mike Jacobs says he will listen to proposals for staging the Joe Louis vs Schmeling heavyweight bout in Philadelphia in June, though he has announced New York as the site. The offer follows Jacobs indicating New York as the venue. The development keeps alternate venue talks alive amid boxing’s big event timing.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Philadelphia
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Jos
F. Moore
Assembly
George C. Restor
DGET
Commonwealth Attorney
Light’s
Ty Home
County
T. B
Cedar Cutting
General County Miscellaneous Supplies
Board of Supervisors
Shawnee
Cc. C. Brannon
Co. I. Brumback
Ou.au
Chevrolet Coach
Chevrolet
Marquette
FORD
ESSEX
Plymouth
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
Pine Motor Company Braddock
Cecil Sts
Mennen
Haldeman’s
Sunshine Grocery
E. Monmouth St
John W. Rosenberger & Co
O. K
Shenandoah Motor Co
Goodrich Electro-Pak
Goodrich Electro-ak
Cammer Tire Co
Braddock & Boscawen
Sts
Bickers
Clowe’s Jewelry Store
N. Main Street
H. W. Ebert
Buick and Pontiac
Winchester, VA
Republic
Martinsburg
Petroleum Products
No. 3
Valley Ave
BraDdock
Republic Oil
Piccadilly
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