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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1936
Page
9
Report notes Shenandoah River clarity varying by location with the North River clear and the South River muddy. Measurements indicate differing turbidity levels along the river system and surrounding runoff influence. Local officials urge caution for boating and fishing until conditions improve.
Front Royal social notes list a War ren County Garden Club meeting at Mrs I O Kiblers home and a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs James Yates of Huntley for her mother in law Mrs Yates of Washington. The piece notes local visits and travels including Mrs Maurice Shirey recovering from surgery and trips by Miss Laura Clark and Miss Polly Slaughter.
Mr Jack Walker of Washington visited his relatives at Riverton with his parents Mr and Mrs H M Erns Judge A C Carson visited Richmond as a business waiter accompanied by Mr Harry Oxenham Senator A Weetie ud arrived yesterday with writer Joe Carson and plan to stay a few days Frank Forsyth appears in Hague for a few days Mr and Mrs Frank Beard returned to Boonsboro Maryland after visiting Mr and Mrs Giley Jeannie McCoy of Washington stayed with Mr John Morgan
The Front Royal Lions Club held a regular meeting at Wapping the home of Sheriff and Mrs Ernest Marlow. Guests included Guy Peters Lincoln Peters Bryan Ruda cille M O Simpson Aubrey Keys ter and B H Hay from Front Royal G H Motley of Richmond. A chicken dinner followed and Percy Rogers announced committee chairmen for attendance constitution by laws extension finance education membership program publicity meeting place activities and more.
Spain reports Malaga offers to enlist in anti Fascist fight. A rebel plane was downed by anti air craft fire in the Guadarrama area. A new purge of suspected fascist sympathizers begins as government massed air power for an attack around Madrid. War ministry says government forces hold lines around Madrid blocking rebel march.
A government ministry statement says troops stopped the rebels who sought to join other forces during a march toward Madrid. The report notes ongoing tensions as socialist and communist elements face opposition.
Robinson Borah reports a move to fix local spending while Stauffer notes Landon cut the auto license tax from eight to four dollars. Landon tours Colorado before campaign East as Roosevelt visits Oxon Hill. Townsend opponents clash with Coughlin on panel roles and Wunder faces dismissal over political rhetoric.
In Harrisonburg Virginia on August 15 Mount Solon hosts its 115th annual riding tournament beside the Natural Chimneys. Fifteen knights on horses compete as the Queen of Love and Beauty is crowned after ceremonies led by Master of ceremonies P. H. France. Festivities run from 9 a.m. to midnight with boxing tug of war trap shooting a beauty contest and a greased pig event plus crowds of up to 6 000 anticipated.
Simple four to eight year old coat and matching hat offered in sport yarn. Yoke cuffs and hat feature a checkerboard stitch. Pattern 578 provides directions, illustrations, and material needs. Send 10 cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept for pattern.
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1945 B offers a neat office or social dress with a front bodice, fitted hips, self belt, and Puritan collar. Elbow length bishop sleeves with five front buttons create a ready to work look. Sizes 12 14 16 18 20 with busts 30 to 38. Send 1¢ for booklet. patterns available for children juniors and mature figures.
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