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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1936

Page

4

Farm Check Began On Performance In 1936 Program

Frederick county begins 1936 Agricultural Conservation program performance checks led by I. Fred Stine. Supervisors attend training as plans use 1934 1935 measurements to estimate acreages and reduce expenses. Farmers to aid by preparing maps and records of soil-building practices and crops for supervisor visits. payments depend on program costs and farmer cooperation.

Frederick Fred Stine Stine Mr. Stine

Soviet Drive Targets Trotzky Foes Across Nation

In Moscow on August 18 the government launched a nationwide campaign to purge anti red elements and followers of exiled Leon Trotzky. Officials accuse Trotzky supporters of aiding a 1934 fascist plot to separate wealthy Ukraine from the Agricultural Soviet, prompting intensified searches.

Moscow Leon Trotzky Trotzky Ukraine

Public sale of a desirable country home

On Saturday August 29 1936 at 3 pm in front of the premises I will offer to the highest bidder a 2642 acre tract with an eight room house, porches, cellar, well, garden, meat house, coal shed, hen house, tool house, double garage and a newly built barn about 1 1/2 miles southeast of Stephens City on the Ninevah Road. Terms require one third cash and the balance in two equal installments at one and two years, secured by a deed of trust and fire insurance. 5 percent discount for cash on the first two payments. J Willis Suddith acting for late Mrs T T Suddith.

Stephens City Ninevah Road J. Willis Suddith Als T. T. Suddit

Public sale of half interest in Winchester property

The trustee will sell at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester at noon September 12 1936 one half undivided interest in a lot fronting 24 feet on the west side of 8 Braddock Street running back about 190 feet to an alley. The property at No 209 includes a brick and frame house with six rooms and a bath. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal bonds due one and two years with 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Warrren Rice trustee.

Corporation Court of Winchester County Court House Braddock St Warren Rice Virginia District Court of the United States District of Cedar Creek Frederick County A. E. Lupton Alice R. Lupton B. P. Harrison Rebecca Ruth Punk Corporation Court Howise Virginia Avenue Greenwall Wade H. Settle Fred L. Glaize, Jr Philip Boyd Glaize

Meditations On The Bible Pioneer Of Pure Life And Salvation

A devotional sermon by Rev. H. E. Richardson urges following Jesus as the pioneer of a pure life an enduring life and salvation. It contrasts modern attitudes with Christian ideals, citing Hebrews 12 2 and the example of Christ enduring the cross for a freer eternal life.

Jesus Wong Rev

Develop Poise and Personality booklet offer

A 32 page booklet compiled by the Washington Information Bureau explains care for hair eyes teeth hands face and figure and how poise and personality aid natural feminine beauty. Send six cents for postage handling and the coupon accompanies the order.

Washington Information Bureau

Gallitzin Firemen Set Quick Alarm Record

Pat Gallitzin firemen claim a new record for fastest alarm after lightning hit a siren at the building. The bolt set the firehouse aflame but the crew saved the building and contained the blaze.

Gallitzin Pat Gallitzin

Lutheran Light Brigade Conference Set at Toms Brook

The Winchester conference Lutheran Light Brigade holds its annual rally Friday at St. Peter's Church Toms Brook Va with an 8 30 a m local delegates meet and a luncheon. Miss Vivian Cronk Salem speaks features curios from India and a varied program including music prayers and readings.

Lutheran Light Brigade Toms Brook Winchester Conference St. Peter's Church Winchester Light Brigade Grace Lutheran Church Light Brigade Winchester Vivian Cronk Salem India Mount Jackson Light Brigade Woodstock New Market Light Brigade Mm. C. J. Rice Women’s Missionary Society A. R. Shumate Nebd Light Brigade Hebron Light Brigade Miss Mary Good Quicksburg Miss Cronk C. J. Rice Rio Light Brigade Wardensville

Court Names Administrators and Notary in Local Claims

Court decrees Hugh Brill administrator of M. Hunter Brill estate in Frederick county circuit court with $400 bond. Elijah and James H. Brill as security. Appraisers listed. Cc. C. Barr named administrator of Delia Whitlock Barr estate died June 10 in Gore, bond $200. Beatrice Cooper appointed notary public for four-year term with $500 bond and oath.

Hugh Brill M. Hunter Brill Frederick County Elijah James H. Brill Hubert Hershman Elijah Pifer Hester Himelright Walter Brill Paul Dodson Cc. C. Barr Delia Whitlock Barr Gore W. E. Oates Beatrice Cooper

Wealthy Eurasian woman charged in heroin smuggling case

Marie Wendt, described as wealthy and cultivated, faced a federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted on smuggling 54 pounds of heroin into the United States. She was seized in Los Angeles, released on recognizance, vanished, and was later arrested in New York before sailing to Europe. She was flown back for the grand jury hearing and agents allege her role in a powerful drug-smuggling ring.

Marie Wendt United States Los Angeles Miss Wendt New York Europe Central Press

Another Entry In Baby Derby

Mrs. Gus Graziano became the mother of a boy in a Toronto hospital, adding a ninth child to her tally in the Charles Vance Millar Baby Derby. Millar left about 500000 to the Toronto mother bearing the most babies in the decade after his death on October 31, 1926.

Toronto Gus Graziano Charles Vance Millar Millar

Man Fined for Lacking Revenue Stamps on Alcohol Can

Gregory Moloff faced a $50 fine after defense insisting he had multiple small denomination stamps and a special delivery stamp on a can of alcohol. Federal Agent George Sweet confirmed none were valid revenue stamps.

Los Angeles Gregory Moloff George Sweet

Rudy Vallee Conducts Chicago Civic Opera Orchestra

Rudy Vallee stepped from his dance band fold to conduct the Chicago Civic Opera Orchestra in Grant Park drawing about 70 000 fans. He said he would devote himself to symphonic music and received a saxophone gift from Herb Carlin.

Chicago Chicago Civic Opera Orchestra Rudy Vallee Connecticut Yankees Maine Stein Vallee Herb Carlin Chicago Federation of Musicians Musicians’ Federation Chicago Park District

Brucetown Brevities Appointments and Visits

Local notes from Brucetown Virginia report: Mr. and Mrs. J B Snapp Sr and Jr with Henry Moling Jr and Kathleen Pierce visit relatives. Paul Triggs of Martinsburg stops by Wesley Brill home. Mrs S J Swimley Sr falls ill. Master John Moling visits cousins. Edith Smith guests of Fred Stotler. Mrs Boyer of Woodstock with Mrs O Connell head to Iowa.

Brucetown J. B. Snapp J. B. Snapp, Jr Herbert Fisher Henry Moling, Jr Winchester Kathleen Pierce S. J. Swimley Paul Triggs Martinsburg W. Va Wesley Brill Boyer Woodstock Douglas O'Connell Near Clearbrook Iowa John Moling Edith Smith Fred Stotler

Leiter Estate To Become Federal Recreation Center

The CCC will begin converting part of the Leiter estate above the Potomac River Chain Bridge into a Federal Recreation Center. A deed conveying a large portion of Joseph Leiter’s 167 acre Virginia farm was recorded in Fairfax County Va. The new park opposite Glen Echo Md and Sycamore Island will join the George Washington Memorial Parkway extending from Mount Vernon to Great Falls.

Washington Leiter Potomac River Chain Bridge Joseph Leiter Virginia Fairfax County Glen Echo Sycamore Island Mount Vernon Great Falls

Weather fail prompts aid plan for Dakota farms

Aubrey Williams, deputy works administrator, said that about 75 percent of the farm population in North and South Dakota will require relief assistance by late fall, regardless of favorable weather changes.

Washington Aubrey Williams North and South Dakota

Dr Fugate Prescription Brings Hay Fever Relief Claim

A letter from C J Clemens from 1925 and a 1932 note praise Dr Fugate's Prescription for hay fever relief. The writer states long suffering ended after using one bottle and urges sufferers of hay fever or bronchial asthma to try it.

J. Fugate C. J. Clemens

Bennington Sues For 1246 Damages After Car Collision

Waldo W. Bennington of Bartonville files suit in Philadelphia over a September 28 collision with Ei er Zeigenius at Bartonville hill. He seeks 1246 for car damage, medical bills, nurse, housework, lost wages, and related costs claiming Zeigenius was reckless. His wife previously won 750 in a related suit.

Waldo W. Bennington Bartonville Eier Zeigenius North Carles Street Philadelphia Bennington Zeigenius Bartonville Hill Winchester

Bennington Claims Wife Bruised After Alleged Incident

In a court filing Bennington asserts his wife suffered bruising and knee injuries after a disputed incident. He describes the event as affecting her past and future services and references a $500 claim.

Bennington

Washington incident leaves Cecil Steinecke attacked

Aug 18 report identifies Cecil Steinecke a 28 year old filling station manager slugged with a soda bottle and robbed of gold jewelry near N Beach Maryland. Police indicate three assailants fled in an automobile after the assault.

Washington Cecil Steinecke N Beach

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