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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1936

Page

7

Day of Service at Massanetta Warns of Record Attendance

Massanetta Springs hosts Baptist service day with renowned speakers including Dr. E Speer, Dr. Albert W. Beaven, Dr. Wm. Evans, Dr. F. Crossley Morgan, and Rev. Peter Marshall. Dr. King urged churches to recall their first love and youth to seek guidance from the Lord.

Peter Marshall King C. L. King Houston Texas Christ Epesus Southwest Virginia Dr. Young Westerday IT. &. Young Memphis Tenn Fannie Lupton Church of Christ Church Beaven Albert W. Beaven Jesus God

72 Counties 20 Cities Seek Relief Funds

Norfolk dispatch reports Lucian Fisher a 43 year old Strasburg fireman was stricken with partial paralysis at Virginia Beach. He was taken to Sarahleigh Hospital where doctors said the exact cause would likely be clarified tomorrow. Norfolk firemen assisted and the acting fire chief dispatched to the beach.

Norfolk Virginia Beach Lucian Fisher Strasburg Sarahleigh Hospital Fisher Upstate J. W. Gregory the Beach

Job Printing Bill Heads Statements Star Job

A brief notice describes printing work for statements including job heads and envelopes. Details indicate preparation of bill heads and related stationery for a client or department.

Bill Star

Baltimore Market Report Shows Mixed Live Stock and Produce Prices

Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes list produce and fruit prices with Maryland Pennsylvania and Delaware varieties. Cattle calves hogs sheep and dairy items are reported with price ranges and per hundred weights, including chickens eggs butter and feed products.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia Delaware Duchess U U. S McIntosh New Jersey Cobblers North Carolina Ee Baskets Jerseys

Local Markets and Wholesale Flour Prices

Local market listings show wholesale flour prices for various bag sizes and blends. Values include 98 lb bags at 5.70 per barrel, 48 lb at 5.80, 24 lb at 5.80, and smaller 13 lb at 5.24. Also listed are corn products and feed blends with prices for egg mash and Kasco feeds.

Magnolia Suegdaoo Kasco

Stock Market Report from New York Aug 14

The stock market opened weak with thin trading and widespread losses, with steels relatively steadier. Bonds were tight with higher yields as cotton and grains declined. currencies mixed as the French franc rose and the pound edged higher. Notable closes included American Can 118 5-8, General Electric 46 3-8, Chrysler 113 1-2, Goodyear 22 3-4, and Standard Oil N J 63 3-8.

New York American Can American Radiator American Smelters American Tel. & Tel Anaconda Beth. Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products General Elec Gen. Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns-Manville Kennecot Mont.-Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Southern Railway Stand. Oil N. J Texas Corp

Wheat prices weaken as supplies rise and Winnipeg arrivals grow

Chicago August 14 wheat slips while corn holds. Official data show 1936-37 wheat supplies ample for domestic need. Winnipeg arrivals heavy at 808 cars curb export. Nearby and deferred contract quotes set with modest declines across grains. Cash Wheat and related grain prices listed for Chicago and Baltimore markets with mill delivery figures.

Chicago United States Winnipeg Baltimore Winchester

Cedar Creek Water Supply Debate Continues At City Council

The council debate over Cedar Creek water and the springs continues. Proponents warn that once spring capacity reaches four million gallons a new source would be needed. Critics urge caution and study before committing to Cedar Creek development.

Cedar Creek Rosenberger Winchester Marshall Percy Miller Messrs Dellinger Henry

City Considers Water Supply Plan and Site Expansion

Officials discuss Fay's Spring water supply without softening and expanding the current site. A bond election has been ordered and a second election could follow the referendum on the site if Mr. Henry’s request is approved. Garbage disposal is referred to committee with Nye Incinerator input and a plan for an incinerator boiler to power the asphalt plant.

Fay Henry Reardon Nye Incinerator Company Dellinger

Money Changers Offer Antiwar, Pension Views

The piece recounts a speaker denouncing foreign entanglements and war profiteers while urging isolation from Europe. He dismisses old age pension statutes as pauper laws and promises a future workable plan to protect Americans in old age.

Europe

Olympic records fall in backstroke and relay events

Adolf Kiefer of Chicago set a new Olympic record in the men's 100 meter backstroke while Taoi land quartet anchored the women's 400 meter freestyle relay to a record time at the stadium event.

Adolf Kiefer Chicago Taoiland

Hanging of Bethea Draws Crowd in Louisville

The Rev. Pather Herman Lammers led Bethea to the gallows at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville where the condemned man prayed before witnesses. The crowd surged for souvenirs as doctors checked his heart and hood fragments were torn away amid the grim aftermath. Mrs. Thompson attended from a car and left after a few minutes.

Pather Herman Lammers Cathedral of the Assumption Louisville Bethea Father Lammers Hanna Hash

Bethea to Die for Attack on Mrs Edwards

The article notes six men arrested for drunkenness while liquor stores were closed by Mayor Fred Weir. Attorney Bethea was convicted for attacking Mrs Edwards and sentenced to hang July 31. His lawyers failed to obtain relief in state and federal courts, and execution proceeds under Kentucky law at Eddyville with a local hanging rule for rape cases.

Fred Weir Bethea Edwards State Court of Appeals Kentucky Eddyville State Prison

Track Overturns Near Berryville

A gasoline truck went out of control on the Winchester Berryville pike about a mile northwest of Berryville Virginia this morning. The vehicle overturned and rested pointing the opposite direction. The driver left the scene to seek help. no injuries were reported. The truck carried license T29 33 issued in Winchester to John D. Glover. Efforts to reach Gulf Refining Company’s local office for details were unsuccessful.

Berryville Winchester- Berryville’ Pike Glenrly Winchester John D. Glover Gulf Refining Company Glover

Recover Body In Page County

In Luray on August 13 investigators recovered the body of Welton Hostetter from the Shenandoah River near Rileyville after a five hour search. He was 42 and from Covington, part of a six person fishing party, who warned that the water was deep before sinking.

Luray Welton Hostetter Covington Shenandoah River Rileyville Hostetter Groun J. L. Wright J. W. Wright Norfolk A. L. Miller Cradock Dewitt Miller Lynnhaven

Couple Found Slain On Beauregard Farm

Sheriff reports Mr and Mrs Sam Flynn shot to death at their Beauregard area farm after gunmen stole their car to escape. Sixteen arrested in Moscow counter revolutionary plot led by exiled Leon Trotsky now in asylum in Norway. Professor Peter Teigen of Princeton dies suddenly while visiting Glenveigh Castle in Donegal. Ex serviceman and former Tennessee resident Joh Berryman hanged in Folsom for killing John Grant of Wilton. Rain helps curb Northern Minnesota forest fire danger and aids firefighters near Hibbing.

Wesson W. E. Hester Sam Flynn Beauregard Trotzky Moscow Leon Trotzky Norway Belfast Northern Ireland Peter Teigen Princeton University Kingsley Porter Glenveigh Castle County Donegal Folsom Calif Joh Berryman Tennessee John Grant Eerie Wilton ST. Paul Auc Minnesota

Clarke County Delays Bus Purchase Funding Decision

Clarke county board of supervisors defers action on a $1,000 request this year and $1,000 next year for two school buses until the budget meeting. Mrs. Oscar Ramsburg named chairwoman of the Community Card Party at the Knoll, home of Mrs. Blackburn Smith, on August 29 to raise funds.

Berryville School Board of Clarke County Board of Supervisors Oscar Ramsburg Knoll Blackburn Smith Ptty

Community Christmas Tree Celebration at County High School

The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a county wide Christmas tree project giving candy and oranges to children. The tree celebration is planned at the high school on Christmas Eve.

Chamber of Commerce

Wife Preservers Warn On Ripened Berries For Jam

Advice warns that overripe berries lack pectin, the agent needed for good jelly. Pick firm fruit for jams and jellies to ensure proper setting.

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