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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1935

Page

2

Personal and Social Mention Of Berryville

Berryville social page notes Mrs. Stuart Cobb and children returning home from Mobile due to infantile paralysis fears in Virginia. Others hosting or visiting include Mrs. Edward Gilkeson in Parkersburg W Va and Mr. Mrs. J. P. Lindsey, Miss Margaretta Whiting in Lexington, and many gatherings at The Knoll for the Community Christmas Tree fund with dozens of named guests and hosts.

Stuart Cobb J. P. Lindsey C. C. Byers Dillon Lexington Garland Potts Wilmington Del Edward Stevens Washington Roy EB. Potts J. D. Gri**ne Griffing Frank Tappan Tappan Eliza Tucker Taylor Frances Wolfe Richmond Shepherd Henry N. Gilpin Wiliam Chap Hunington Rowlam Chavin Hunington Rowland Blackburn Smith Ralph Ware William Harper Dean F. W. Tilford R. E. Potts A Cummins Joseph F Anne Cooke Peyton Birmingham Ala Ralph —Richardson Chicago Malcolm Taylor Richardson Fairfield George Levi Boyd Matthews County Hugh B«ssey Anne Cabell Williams S. C. Williams Cumberland W. B. Stalnaker Ellwood James Moore Francis van R. Moore Moore Kansas Margaretta Milton Clarke County

Mail for Virginia troops to be sent to Annville Pa

The Post Office Department warns wives and others that Virginia troops camping at Mount Gretna Pa this summer will receive mail only at Annville Lebanon County Pa. Address mail to the soldier by full name and include the correct unit designation such as company regiment brigade and division. If in a separate unit include that designation as well.

Virginia Mount Gretna Annville Lebanon County

Biblical Pageant May Be History Making at Massanetta Springs

Campbell Beverley Campbell directs a six week Massanetta rehearsal in Harrisonburg Virginia for a grand outdoor Biblical Pageant of Old Testament stories. He predicts it could become a civic asset and draw hundreds of thousands to the area, rivaling Oberammergau in impact.

T. Beverley Campbell Massanetta Sanetta Springs Massanetta Springs Harrisonburg Virginia Old Dominion Campbell Europe America Massanutten Mountains Oberammergau

Greater Cash Income For the Dairy Industry

Virginia dairy outlook improves with higher production and prices. Henry M. Taylor notes indications of greater cash income this year after milk output and dairy product prices rose above 1934 levels. JAN 1 milk cows numbered 398,000 in Virginia vs 406,000 in 1934. Nationally, U S milk cows six percent lower than last year. Virginia down two percent.

Richmond Virginia Henry M. Taylor Agriculture Statistician Taylor United States

States Ready Alternate Virginia Plan for Road Funds

States planning to spend over 600000 of road funds under the recovery program adopt the alternate plan proposed by H. G. Shirley of the Virginia Highway Commission and approved by President Roosevelt. The plan lets states combine relief, federal aid, and state funds on a self devised composite program while guaranteeing to employ the unemployed on relief rolls. Shirley presented the plan to Thomas H. MacDonald, who took it to the President for approval with minor changes.

H. G. Shirley Virginia Highway Commission Roosevelt Highway Department Washington Shirley Virginia Thomas H. MacDonald Public Roads Bureau

Motor Carrier Act May Shape Virginia Law Changes

The federal Motor Carrier Act now before President Roosevelt will require Virginia to amend state laws at the next session to harmonize with the act. H Lester Hooker of the State Corporation Commission said changes will follow federal officials’ discussions with the Interstate Commerce Commission after Congress adjourns. The act gives ICC authority over interstate motor carrier passenger and freight service, with state rights clauses for carriers operating in up to three states. Joint state boards will issue certificates of public necessity, and reviews by ICC will apply to many actions. Taxicabs school and hotel buses and certain farm trucks are exempt from some provisions.

Roosevelt H. Lester Hooker State Corporation Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Cones Hooker Tooker National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners Interce Commerce Commission Muust Joint Board Cummon

Late Mr. Silver Leaves Estate To Widow's Discretion

The will of Gray Silver, probated in Martinsburg West Virginia, names widow Kate Bishop Silver executrix with authority to sell or convert estate assets and distribute cash when the youngest child reaches 21. She may claim a one third life estate or its value in bulk. five children receive the residue, payments handled by their guardian until age 21. The will bears date October 19 1923 with witnesses Canee E. Martin and A R.

Martinsburg W. Va Kate Bishop Silver West Virginia Caneee E. Martin A. R

Postpone Fete At Wardensville

Wardensville West Virginia August 10 at the urging of local doctors and the state health department the annual homecoming and community fair scheduled for Labor Day September 2 will not be held R A Ackerman chairman of the IOOF lodge homecoming committee said the decision was made at a meeting of Odd Fellows to prevent possible infantile paralysis outbreak No new date was set for a postponed celebration and fair later

Wardensville W. Va State Department of Health R. A. Ackerman I. O. O. F. Lodge Odd. Fellows

Virginia hog prices rise to five-year high in 1935

Virginia hog raisers expect about 4.5 million dollars in 1935 as prices reach a five year peak. Production higher at 760000 hogs with AAA payments around sixty percent of last year's. Market quotes near 12 cents a pound with USDA forecasting a 60 to 90 day upward trend aided by corn price swings.

Virginia AAA Henry M. Taylor United States Department of Agriculture State Department of Agriculture Midwest

Stars Shine With Late Home Runs Across League

Yesterday's stars include Travis Jackson of the Giants who hit a ninth inning homer with two on to beat the Phillies. Tony Cuccinello of the Dodgers delivered a ninth inning homer fueling a four run rally against the Braves. Bud Hafey of the Pirates hit the only homer of the game against the Reds. Paul Dean of the Cardinals held the Cubs to six hits. Hank Greenberg of the Tigers slugged his 31st homer with Charlie Gehringer aboard, aiding a margin over the White Sox, Red Rolfe and Charley Ruffing. Farmer's homer spelled Yankees' deciding blow while the A's were limited to six hits by Mel Harder of the Indians.

The Associated Press Travis Jackson Giants Phillies Tony Cuccinello Dodgers Braves Paul Dean Cardinals Cubs Hank Greenberg Tigers Charlie Gehringer White Sox Red Rolfe Charley Ruffing Yankees Farmer Mel Harder Indians Browns Gehringer Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Tony Puccinello Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Braves Jed Johnny Babich Philadelphia Athletics John (Blondy) Ryan Yankee Ryan Blondy Rolfe Dean Cleveland St. Louis Browns Brown

Sports Mirror Highlights Past Athletic Headlines

A retrospective look notes Schoolbo7 Rowe’s 12th win for Detroit Tigers a year ago, Olympic rowing trials won by California and Italy, Buster Crabbe’s Olympic 400 meter freestyle title, and Hack Wilson’s homer spree for the Cubs against the Braves five years back.

Associated Press Rowe Detroit Tiger California Italy Buster Crabbe Hack Wilson Braves Cubs

Wit and Wisdom Parson and Parishioner Exchange

A humorous column quotes Parson and Parishioner banter on topics from heaven to taxation. Jokes touch on oratory taxes, biblical names, tyrants, cosmetic use, bridge mottoes, and neighborly questions.

Hit for the fence powers five MLB wins in one day

Five of seven major league games ended with homers and quick rallies as teams capitalized on belting drives. Hank Greenberg homered to help Detroit beat Chicago 4 3, Bud Hafey delivered a solo shot for Pittsburgh in a 1 0 win, Travis Jackson powered the Giants past the Phillies 3 2, Puccinello homered for Brooklyn in a 6 5 victory over the Braves, and Blondy Ryan sparked New York with Red Rolfe for a Yankee win.

Hughes Sisters Challenge Hughes Will Codicils in Court

George M. Belzhoever files bill in chancery in Jefferson County Circuit Court to nullify two codicils to the 1920 will of Daniel S. Hughes of Charles Town. Sisters Anna and Laura Hughes allege undue influence by Laura V. Hughes executrix wife of the testator, seeking declaration codicils invalid and restoration of share.

George M. Belzhoever Anna Laura Hughes Charles Town Jefferson County W. Va Laura V. Hughes Daniel S. Hughes Hughes D. S. Hughes

Desert Nights Show Large Temperature Drop

A desert experiences much cooler nights than days due to high radiation during daylight. Temperatures fall when the sun is not shining, yielding wide diurnal temperature variation.

Warrenton Horse Show Postponed

At a Warrenton Horse Show Association meeting the show was postponed from September 2 3 to October 11 due to gate issues and county considerations.

Warrenton

Salvation Army Announces Daily Meeting Schedule

The Salvation Army releases a daily program with services at 10 a.m. open aid, 10 30 p.m. jail service, 2 p.m. company meeting, 7 30 p.m. open air service, and 8 p.m. regular preaching. Additional meetings are planned for Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday evenings.

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Berryville Annville, Pa Mr. Silver Budhafey Pirates Homer Reds Sports Mirror Theodore Ames Hero Puccinello Andy Clarke Riter Forbes Field Pittsburgh Bud Hafey Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Chick Hafey Bill Swift Gilbert Hollingsworth Redportsider Jackson Philadelphia Hank Leiber New York Giants Chicago Cubs Apple Storage, Inc Winchester Cold Storage Corp C. L. Robinson Ice Cold Storage Corp Will FUR Shop North Potomac St Hagerstown, MD Saint Hilda’s Hall Peterkin Hall George S. Blackburn Baker's J. E. Rinker City of Winchester County Cameron Street North C. H. Huff Larrick Co. I. Brumback O. K.D. Used Cars Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc Chevrolet Salvation Army Major and Mrs. Mars John W. Rosenberger & CO Imperial GU Pond Republic Boscawen Republic Oil. CO Piccadilly John S. Miller & Company Sherwin-Williams Paints Westinghouse Automatic Northern Virginia Power CO Bickers Bickers Motor Co Rene Cammertire Co Bral Ice Open Ene Braddock & Boscawen Sts
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