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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1936

Page

8

Advisory Board of Demonstrators Meet in Epis Parish House

Advisory Board of Demonstrators held a meeting in the Epis Parish House with Mrs. W. F. Boges presiding. Mrs. J. W. Stipe gave the rotary and treasurer reports showing a balance of 40.48 dollars as enrollment targets and home repair campaigns for the county were discussed with a May 15 deadline and 103 families already enrolled. Committees pledged gardening and canning help. recreation reserve was endorsed and funds approved per the finance committee. Members noted the Madison Virginia federation meeting highlights and the World Associated Country Women of the World gathering in Washington in June. Mrs. Edwin Marker was elected delegate and M. Hayfield as alternate. A nominating committee was named and an Achievement Day committee list was set forth.

Epis Parish W. F. Boges J. W. Stipe Rotary F. B. Cadwallader Edwin Marker H. A. Funk Madison Belle Burke Associated County Women of the World Washington, D Opequon Suth M. Hayfield Blacksburg Snapp Williams J. F. Judy C. M. Rosenberger Harold Cooper Julian Larrick George Bywaters Andy Whitacre

Senator Steiner Named Republican Keynoter for Convention

Senator Frederick Steiner of Oregon, World War veteran, was chosen by the Republican National Committee as the likely keynoter for the June convention. The unanimous choice came after discussions including other nominees such as Wayland Brooks and Frank O. Lowden. Steiner, below party leaders' line on some New Deal measures, has backed veteran aid while opposing work relief and certain taxes.

Frederick Steiner Oregon Republican National Committee Eye Steiner Henry P. Fletcher Ralph Williams William E. Borah Alf M. Landon Frank Knox Fletcher Wayland Brooks Frank O. Lowden Illinois Arthur Hyde Missouri Theodore Christianson Kesota James W. Wadsworth New York John W. Bricker Ohio John Hamilton Kansas Gov. Landon Landon Republican Party Office of Permanent Convention

Japanese Build In North China near Tientsin

Japanese authorities began constructing an airdrome and military barracks in North China near Tientsin to house 10 000 troops. The project aims to have facilities ready if the far eastern crisis deepens.

North China Tientsin

Jugs Shattered on Sulphur Springs Road Collision

The report describes a crash on the Sulphur Springs road three miles from the city. A jug was shattered in the road and another bottle was found. the Shoemaker car, driven at speed, escaped as Maa was hurled about a hundred feet into the air, obscuring the officer’s view.

Sulphur Springs Maa Funk

Fiorenza Hearing Reveals Attackers Admission

Deputy Inspector Curtayne questioned Fiorenza about the assault and strangling of the 34 year old author. Fiorenza said yes to the charge and said the assault was his motive for entering the apartment. He showed bravado at the scene and later suffered a tense reaction in custody.

Daniel J. Curtayne Fiorenza

Truck Owner and Drunk Driver Sentenced in Burlington Case

James E. Grove of Burlington was jailed for one month and fined costs after allowing Linda Male of Burlington to drive his truck while intoxicated. Male, the fourth drunken driving convict that week in local courts, received 30 days in jail, a $100 fine, and one year driving license suspension in Virginia. Elmer Line faced charges for no permit and no peace costs, while G Garden and West H Barrick of Hik Virginia were fined $50 and costs.

Linda Male Burlington W. Va James E. Grove Donald Weems Male Virginia Elmer Line G. Garden West H. Barrick Hik

John Dillis to Open New Cafe in Winchester Next Week

John Dillis, famed Greek restaurateur of Winchester, plans to reopen by mid next week in a room at West Piccadilly street and Indian alley. Mechanics work on alterations as a new plate glass front and floor redesign prepare for meals by the Rue Blossom Festival on April 30 and 1. Dillis previously operated the first Greek restaurant in town over 25 years ago and remains a popular figure locally.

John Dillis Winchester West Piccadilly Street Indian Alley Herman H. Hable Dillis Winschester John

World War Vet Hunter Kern Dies at 42 in Hospital

Hunter Kern 42 a World War veteran who was gassed in France died at Memorial Hospital shortly before 3 today after falling ill yesterday morning. He lived at 418 Highland Avenue and is survived by his widow Kathleen Kidwell and eight children Earl Ralph Donald Wanda Mary Betty Linda and Helen. also brother George Kern and sisters Mrs Ethel Braithwaite and Mrs Inez Loy of Nain County. No funeral arrangements set.

Hunter Kern France Memorial Hospital Highland Avenue Kathleen Kidwell Earl Ralph Donald Wanda Mary Betty Linda Helen George Kern Ethel Braithwaite Inez Loy Nain

Divorce Granted to Katherine A Moore in Frederick County

Katherine A Moore was granted an absolute divorce from William Moore on desertion grounds. Judge Philip Williams signed the decree in Frederick County Circuit Court. Married April 7, 1931, alleged desertion dated from October 1931. Neither party may remarry for six months.

Katherine A. Moore William Moore Philip Williams Frederick County

Baltimore and Chicago Markets Report April Livestock Prices

Markets show modest movements in cattle hog and lamb sections. Baltimore reports steady hogs and higher lambs while cattle show slow sales and strong calves. Chicago notes active hogs up to 11.00, steady to higher cattle, and active sheep with higher early lambs.

Baltimore Chicago Livestock Chicago S. Dept. Agric

Local Markets: daily listings and corrections noted

The Star presents daily market listings with a note that graphical errors may occur and no responsibility is accepted for those mistakes. Readers are advised to rely on the textual data and official sources for precise figures and items.

The Star

Local Grain Prices and Cracked Corn in Crystal Brand Units

The listing shows Crystal and Magnolia brand flour and meal prices by bag size per barrel, plus cracked corn and various feeds. Also includes local retail market figures for flour in 98 48 24 and 12 pound bag formats and additional dairy and livestock feeds with per bag or per hundred weight pricing.

Kasco Suewkadans Csc Ee Senes

Market ends mixed as stocks hold gains amid light volume

The market retained most of forenoon gains with late trading steady. About 1,500,000 shares changed hands as French franc and British pound moved little in early foreign exchange, with notable equity prices including Am. Can 127.42 and Gen. Elec 38.00.

New RE al Chem & Dye Smelt. & R Tel & Tel Beth. Steel (New Chrysler Dupont de. N Gen Elec Gen. Mills Mot Int. Harvest Johns-Manville Mont. Ward N. Y. Central Penn. R. R Sears Roebuck Ltd. Oil N. J Tennas Corp UN. Pac U. S. Steel Woolworth

Wheat and grain quotations show Canadian demand lifting prices

Chicago reports large Canadian wheat purchases near 2,000,000 bushels fueling firm prices amid profit taking. Estimates of record Canadian shipments later in the season and expanded domestic flour demand noted. Cash grain and regional quotes list futures for Wheat May July Sep and Corn Oats Rye Barley with varied prices across grades and markets.

Chicago Chicago Cash Grain Bar‘ley Timothy Clover

Crochet Bowler Hat and Bag Pattern with Instructions

Pattern 5578 offers a chic crocheted bowler hat and bag set in guimpe with an open air stitch. It includes an illustration, stitch details, material requirements, and complete instructions. Send 13 cents in stamps to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept for the pattern.

Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Winchester Man Pioneers In Wire Photo Service

Winchester and Frederick county resident, son of Mr and Mrs William E Bowman, returned to Washington after joining the Associated Press wire photo graphic service. Bowman, linked with Lawrence Jolliffe and C Fred Barr, helped pioneer air plane photographs from Winchester and has worked with AP since the method’s wider adoption. A portable wire photo unit was recently used near Pittsburgh.

Winchester Frederick County Washington Associated Press William E. Bowman Bowman Lawrence Jolliffe C. Fred Barr United States Pittsburgh

Crown Prince Asfa Wasan Takes Power In Ethiopia

Addis Ababa April 22 Crown Prince Asfa Wasan assumed control of the Ethiopian government on direct orders from Emperor Haile Selassie. He returned to the capital from the front amid reports of northern mutiny by Haile Selassie’s troops.

Addis Ababa Asfa Wasan Emperor Haile Selase

Anti War Rally At University Of Virginia Sees 25 Attendees

About 25 students gathered in Madison Hall at the University of Virginia for an anti war rally this morning under the American Student Union banner.

Charlottesville Madison Hall University of Virginia American Student Union

Nova Scotia Mine Rescue Reaches Trapped Men

Miners reach the two imprisoned men and a dead comrade after days underground as Dr. F. R. Davis and Dr. H. K. McDonald aid the rescues. Rescue leaders Joe Simpson George Morrell and H. I lead the dangerous breakout through a narrow shaft.

F. R. Davis Nova Scotia H. K. McDonald Donald Rankin Robertson Scadding Cee Joe Simpson George Morrell Reynold’s

Local notes from Front Royal and area social updates

Front Royal residents seen in hospital and at home with illnesses. Mrs. Mark McIntosh returns home after a ten day hospital stay for a fractured ankle. Mrs. Larry Boerner ill with pneumonia at her parents home, with husband Larry arriving from Baltimore. Several visitors and travelers are noted including Miss Gaunt, Mrs. Harry Graves, Theo. Graves, and others visiting. A funeral in Washington City is mentioned for Fred Kammer.

Front Royal Mark McIntosh Memorial Hospital Winchester Larry Boerner Roger Payne Boerner Baltimore Miss Gaunt

Roosevelt Pays Tribute At Louis Howe Funeral In Fall River

President Roosevelt arrived in Fall River to honor Louis Mc Henry Howe. A large crowd greeted the presidential special as the cortege moved to Oak Grove Cemetery for a simple Episcopal service conducted by Rev. Edward J. Cleveland. Roosevelt appeared visibly moved, with Mrs. Roosevelt and the two sons beside him.

Fall River Mass Roosevelt Louis McHenry Howe Oak Grove Cemetery Edward J. Cleveland

Mrs Hauptmann Plans Return to Germany and New Jersey

Mrs Anna Hauptmann announced return to Germany in June and said she will come back to haunt some people in New Jersey until the Lindbergh case is cleared. The remarks were made in New York on April 22.

New York Anna Hauptmann Germany America New Jersey Lindbergh

Farley Reports Continuing Postal Recovery In West Virginia

Postmaster General Farley told West Virginia postmasters the business upswing is lasting and will accelerate. He cited postal receipts and industrial reports as evidence of a recovery trend that began over two years ago.

Charleston W. Va Farley West Virginia

Italy Approves Additional War Funds in Gazette

Rome reports an extra 1.44 billion lire, about 115 million dollars, approved in the official gazette as Italian troops push toward Addis Ababa. Total war appropriations reach about 10.065 trillion lire, roughly 800 million dollars.

Rome Italy Addis Ababa

Visiting kin and friends in town and area

Miss Louise eTae visits sister Mrs J L Powell in Hinton West Virginia. Mrs Maurice Scheuer returns from Baltimore after visiting her mother Mrs Ney. Mr and Mrs Robert Cassell of Calverton visit. Randolph Burner and family from Washington host guests including Miss Mary Putnam and Miss Evelyn McCune. William Jordan of Washington spends weekend with sister Mrs Kate Owens. Kate Greer of Roanoke arrives after death in family for Mr W C Armstrong. Gladys Haley vacationing in Washington with Miss Eleanor Heller. Francis Jones and Shirley Collins visiting in town Monday. Esther Hoskins attends funeral in Washington with sister DeNeale.

Randolph Burner C. 8. Putnam Mary Putnam Evelyn McCune Washington Dc. W. Burner William Jordan Town Kate Owens Kate Greer Roanoke H. O'Bannon W. C. Armstrong Armstrong

Fire destroys garage and new Dodge in Front Royal blaze

A three car garage owned by Mrs. E H Hoffman Sr and a brand new 1935 Dodge sedan were destroyed by a fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in Front Royal. The origin of the blaze remains unknown.

Front Royal E. H. Hoffman

Front Royal Bowlers Prepare for Tri-State League Match

Front Royal Bowling team travels to Martinsburg to face Hart's bowling team. The following night Arcade Bowling of Frederick Maryland visits Front Royal to challenge local bowlers.

Front Royal Martinsburg Hart’s Arcade Frederick Md

Randolph-Macon Academy Travels to Fishburne Game

Fishburne Military Academy hosts Randolph-Macon Academy in Waynesboro after the team left Front Royal for a 3 o clock baseball matchup.

Front Royal Randolph-Macon Academy Waynesboro Fishburne Military Academy

Girl Copeland Recaptured With Ex preacher Griffin in Missouri

Miss Madge Copeland of Creston Iowa and her ex preacher companion Perry E Griffin were recaptured after using a stove poker to free themselves from a Harrisonville Missouri jail where they were held on ban ditry charges Griffin was returned to Harrisonville and the jail was deemed not strong enough to hold Copeland Central Press

Perry E. Griffin Griffin Harrisonville Madge Copeland Creston Kansas City Copeland Central Press

Sleepy but determined men occupy New Jersey assembly

About 25 unemployed men camped in the New Jersey assembly chamber after a night in chairs, vowing to stay until the Legislature returns to finance relief.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Assembly

Holds Senators To Three Blows In Tight Early Battle

Boston’s McNair drove in four runs and homered as the Red Sox built a 6-1 lead before Washington rallied briefly. Grove pitched well for Washington but a late surge wasn’t enough and Boston held on for an 8-1 victory with Powell driving in the lone Washington run.

Lefty” Grove Red Sox Anly Coppola McNair Boston Jimmy Foxx Sox Grove Yankees Washington al Powell Carl Reynolds Joe Kuhel Powell Cliff Bolton Myer Travis Reynolds Wicoscees Tc Boon Bokina P .Sces Coppola Touair Boston Abrh O AE Almada Cramer Cf OG Parish Scccen Werber R. Ferrell, Co Melillo Borgo Irn Cramer Foxx Giants Phillies NEW York Hank Leiber Curt Davis YANKS Philadelphia New York Yankees Athletics Pat Malone Frank Higgins Harold Warstler Crosetti

Triangle FFA Elects Officers For Coming Year

Jonas Chamberlain of Handley High School was elected president of the Northern Triangle Federation of FFA chapters. Other officers include Herbert Manuel as vice president Billy Glasscock secretary Ross Lillard treasurer William Dodson reporter and Dalton Carpenter watchdog with R A Wall as advisor. The federation approved a rifle shooting contest among member chapters and set dues at ten cents per student per year. An extra $5 was authorized to fund three medals for track rifle and public speaking winners on May 23. Handley provided refreshments and led entertaining stunts.

Jonas Chamberlain Handley High School Northern Triangle Federation of Handley, Boyce Berryville Front Royal Stephens City Middletown Herbert Manuel Billy Glasscock Boyce Ross Lillard William Dodson Dalton Carpenter R. A. Wall

Navy House approves Vinson bill for 54 naval auxiliary ships

The House naval affairs committee on April 22 approved the Vinson bill authorizing construction of 54 naval auxiliary vessels to support fleet operations.

Washington House Naval Affairs Committee Vinson

Townsend Movement Founder Subpoenaed for May 5

Dr. F E Townsend founder of the plan to pay 200 monthly pensions to all persons over 60 has been subpoenaed to appear May 5 before the House committee handling Townsend movement.

Washington F. E. Townsend House Committee Townsend

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alice Brooks Warren County Telephone Front Royal 149-R Front Royal News Buster Treat Floyd, Va Harley Cooper Washington, D. C Allen .J. Saville Richmond Henry H. Downing Wyndham Lee Harry Graves Theodore Graves Luray Caverns Bedford Downing Luray Richard Collins Fred Kammer That City Irene Johnson Clarence Middleton Alice Madox Delaplane Mrs. Middleton George Wilkerson Duncan Gibb Frank Gibb Florida Frank Garber Gretna E. H. Keyser Howe Mrs. Hauptmann Louise eTae J. L. Powell Hinton Maurice Scheuer Mrs. Ney Robert Cassell Calverton Gladys Haley Eleanor Heller Mrs. Francis Jones Monay Shirley Collins Roy Colins Esther Hoskins Mrs. DeNeale Fishburne Senators Triangle F. F. A Dr. Townsend
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