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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1936

Page

11

Local social notes report injuries and visits in Clarke County

Mrs. Streit, hurt in a hip fall on North Braddock Street, is now resting at Memorial Hospital. Elder Fries, 81, is critically ill at his son’s home on North Loudoun Street. Many visitors and guests arrive and depart Clark County, with card parties, house guests, and travel from Baltimore to Winchester noted throughout.

Jacob F. Streit North Braddock Street Memorial Hospital Streit John L. Snivély Miller Streit Mr. Fries Leslie Fries North Loudoun Street Julian Ward Greenspring Valley Gibson Island South Washingtan Street

Actresses retract charge about WPA job losses in Boston

Three Boston actresses withdrew claims they were fired from WPA posts for refusing to entertain federal officials at a party. Aubrey Williams said a board of inquiry would decide if discrimination occurred in the recent dismissals. The withdrawal came at a Boston hearing with attorney Murray Lewin present for two of the actresses Edith Rubin and Jean Parker.

Boston WPA Aubrey Williams Tion Williams Edith Rubin Jean Parker Murray Lewin

4 H Club Camp Schedule and Rosters

The 4 H Club camp listings include daily events from 9:00 to 9:30 PM with craft work swimming and camp activities. Campers listed include Nancy Harbaugh Alma Orndorff Dorothy Snyder Sally Tavenner Bunny Larrick Thelma Courtney Mary Hodgson Harriet Adams Mary Judy Nannie Brill Louise Sager Betty Clark Linda Dailey Hilda Whitacre Mary Gay Marker for girls and Ralph Frye Eugene Rhodes Winston Huffman Roger Cooper Jack Cooper Charles Cooper Harold Larrick Richard Cather Richard Grove Allen Jones James Judy Keith Judy Lee Courtney Adella Long Harry Heishman Ralph Lamp Maurice Carpenter Denver Heishman Frank Himelright AvEn Lege Harold Carter. Four F F A boys unnamed today complete the roster.

Nancy Harbaugh Alma Orndorff Dorothy Snyder Sally Tavenner Bunny Larrick Thelma Courtney Mary Velma Hodgson Harriet Adams Mary Judy Nannie Brill Louise Sager Betty Clark Linda Dailey Hilda Whitacre Mary Gay Marker Ralph Frye Eugene Rhodes Winston Huffman Roger Jack Charles Cooper Harold Larrick Richard Cather Richard Grove Allen Jones, Jr James and Keith Judy Lee Courtney Adella Long Harry Heishman Ralph Lamp Maurice Carpenter Denver Heishman Frank Himelright Aven Lege Harold Carter

Meat prices may dip before rising next spring

The 1934 drought era is noted with economist C A Burmeister of the Agriculture Department predicting a slight fall in meat prices for a few months followed by a surge next spring and summer. He cites beef prices rising 38 percent from May 1934 to the subsequent peak a year later.

C. A. Burmeister Agriculture Department Burmeister

No Trump missteps cost game in bridge bidding tale

A bridge article recounts a no trump hand where the declarer failed to make four extra tricks due to misusing stoppers and suit management. The auction featured 1 club, 1 heart, 1 spade, 2 no trump, and 3 no trump with hearts led. North correctly navigated hearts and spades, but declarer could not breakout diamonds or clubs to reach game.

Declarer Dummy South North West

Handley High School Requires Official Transcripts for Admission

City schools require a complete official transcript from the last attended school before admission to Handley High School. Primary pupils must be six by January 31, 1937, or older. Late registration delays start of admission by one week.

Handley High School

Drought Cuts Meat Milk Supply and Prices Rise

The drought reduces animal feed and beef and pork output, with milk and dairy prices up in some areas. Despite a short wheat crop, Secretary Wallace says milling needs are met. The AAA consumer council notes higher dairy prices while bread costs stay steady.

AAA Wallace

Mean Trick On Good Samaritan

Arthur Newcomer a station operator near here says a motorist sought 10 gallons of gas during a heavy rain. He pumped fuel into the car but the stranger drove off without paying leaving Newcomer out the payment and fuel.

Arthur Newcomer Anf Here Newcomer

Lengthwise Crochet Pull-ons Glove Pattern 5676

Crochet gloves made from two identical lengthwise pieces joined with contrasting yarn serve as decorative and comfortable wear. Directions, stitch illustrations, and material requirements are in pattern 5676. Send 10 cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept for the pattern.

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

2000 Species Of Living Plants At Blandy Project

Dr. O E White director said Blandy Experimental Farm near Boyce Clarke county now holds nearly 2000 species and varieties of living plants from many countries. Plans include a scientific institute linked to an arboretum similar to Harvard and John Innes with future focus on plant genetics propagation and pest control.

Blandy University of Virginia Boyce Clarke County Virginia Nurserymen’s Association Charlottesville O. E. White White Bussey Institution Arnold Arboretum Harvard Boyce-Thompson Institute Yonkers N. Y John Innes

Stephens City Notes

Stephens City Va August notes report vacations visitors and birthday celebrations at Meadowbrook Farm with Mrs Myrtle Tusing’s fourteenth birthday. A grandchild audience observed Burl King 94 perform nude aquatic exhibition describing his dives and comments to a photographer about being naked and aging.

Wilson Thompson Berwyn R. L. Petrie P. C. Petrie Myrtle Tusing Meadowbrook Farm W. H. Huber Richard Petrie Kenneth Petrie Ernest Thorpe Sarah Edwards Adam Blair Burl King

Private Sale of Small Apple Orchard near Winchester

Private sale offers about 15 acres of fine limestone land 42 miles from Winchester and one mile from Valley Pike with orchard equipment packing house and a good crop of apples on trees. Never failing well water and immediate possession. For particulars contact M. M. Lynch Attorney Winchester Va.

Winchester Valley Pike M. M. Lynch Atty

Peel shirt maker dress pattern with chic blouse details

The pattern offers a peel shirt style for daywear with square shoulder yoke notched collar novelty buttons and waist gathering. Generous front pleats and panel front seam create slim hip lines. Barbara Bell Pattern No 1898 B available in sizes 14 to 44 with yardage for size 16.

Barbara Bell

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