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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1936
Page
5
Frederick Haskin explains Capri as a Mediterranean island near Naples known for ruins and the Blue Grotto. The piece also lists popular educational forum topics for 1935 and notes tidal ranges in Fundy Bay and elephant birth weights.
Anne Shirley and Phillips Holmes star in the RKO radio picture Chatterbox at Hable's Palace Theatre today and tomorrow. The program includes Fox news reel, Marry Landgon in His Marriage Mix Up, and Panic On The Air with Lew Ayres and Florence Rice, plus Apple Blossom Festival features and Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery.
Police say two cars used by gunmen in the killing of Police Sergeant Richard Rivers were found burnt out early today about 15 miles west of Indianapolis. Officers suspect the vehicles were set on fire after the gunfight last night.
Advert describes Goodyear tires claiming the company sells the most tires by millions. It touts tough thick rubber for long non skid mileage, wide flat deep cup center traction, extra grip on turns, prismed sidewalls for grip in ruts and curb protection.
News from Bracetown Virginia lists guests and visitors over April including Mr. and Mrs. C N Watson and others from Cleveland Ohio and Urbana Ohio who spent winter in Florida. The piece names families visiting Martinsburg Winchester and Martinsburg and notes illnesses and Sunday gatherings at homes of Snapp Bowman and Greene amid several social calls.
The Rev. F M Bucas preached a fine sermon at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Refuge Virginia. Mr and Mrs Joshua Headley of Winchester were guests in the area Sunday evening. Mrs Louise Lillard attended Clifton Forge Va two day Methodist Women Missionary Society meeting last week. Misses Alice Lucie Pitcock and brother Lake Pitcock were also mentioned in the visit notes.
Cedar Grove Virginia notes report Mr and Mrs Jesse Himelright visiting with Mr and Mrs Jesse Lewis. Local households hosted guests including F L Barrett and children Zelda Floyd Plank and others. Several community children out of school with mumps as events wrap up with families sharing news and best wishes.
A baby girl named Charleen Ann Bennet was born at home on Friday April 17. The Christian Endeavor F Society plans a Mother's Day program at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. Mr and Mrs Elmer Bennett visited relatives, and services at Little Mountain Methodist Episcopal Church were conducted Sunday evening by Mrs C S Luce with much enjoyment reported.
Local notes report visits and moves among residents. Edward Dovell spent days in Washington Deals. George Cornwell and Charles Ha with son of Bilavile Pa.. John Clevenger of Illinois visiting. B A Rowland family moved to Roy Johns farm near Nineveh. Carrie Hudson returns home after winter in New Jersey. Charles Layman family moved into Laura Hartley’s house. Thorvald Neilson returns from Ascov Minnesota. Raymond Pingley and family of near Winchester visit J R White family.
Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs H E Shirley Saturday night included Mr and Mrs Harry L De Haven Miss Othella DeHaven Mr Earl Whitacre Mr Arthur Russell and Mr Dennis Lamp Mrs Ray DeHaven and son Billy spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs H L DeHaven Mr Jack Hutton and family of
Winchester and Mr John Whitacre and family of White Hall spent Sunday with Mrs Nettie Lamp. Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs A L DeHaven were A C Whitacre and family of Darksville W Va Kenneth Hamilton of Gerrardstown W Va and Harold Paul Lamp Jack Raymond De Haven and Earl Whitacre of Siler. H E Shirley and family called on Mr Marry De Haven Sunday. T Luttrell is in Memorial Hospital Winchester in steady condition. Mrs Arley Luttrell has been moved to Winchester Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Three young men from the Billy Barnes music class Hubert Kerr Jr Walter Bailey and Ralph Bailey with Eugene McIntyre at the piano perform at the Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Their singing precedes Prof R Lee Stickel s address Attendance at prior session was strong Visitors in town for the Apple Blossom Festival are invited to attend the 945 am meeting.
John Castle, stepping from his car in Salt Lake City, refused a beggar a dime. The man warned of consequences, Castle laughed, and shortly after a window was smashed and a suitcase went missing.
A devotional note reflecting on Mark chapter six where Jesus sends out the apostles with minimal provisions. The piece emphasizes a kingdom of love over money and asks for courage to serve others in faith. Rev. W. L. Riggleman signs off.
Van dogs spoiled a local modernization project in Tappahannock as strolling canines left pawprints in wet concrete, forcing abandonment of sidewalks.
An elephant wandered onto a North Georgia highway prompting Hoyt Zilen of TVA to halt suddenly. Circus handlers later retrieved the animal from their caravan as bystanders watched in astonishment.
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