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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1936
Page
7
The report notes the Shenandoah River condition northern arm clear while the South River shows milky water and the North River remains clear indicating varying turbidity levels along the watershed.
Miss Lucille Jones of Washington DC visits the Jones home in Lime and relatives while Florence Johnson and Mrs Maggie Chinn spend time with Front Royal friends. Many locals host travelers from Pittsburgh Baltimore Richmond and beyond as trips to Atlantic City and Washington DC populate the week.
Front Royal Aug 19 Little U G McGargee 3rd age about eighteen months son of Mr and Mrs U G McGargee fell down stairs at home late yesterday evening and was badly injured He was taken to Memorial Hospital where an operation was performed last night His parents remain at the hospital with him and this afternoon he is holding his own
The Disciples of Christ Hamp shire district hold their annual convention in Delray of Hampshire county opening Friday at 2 pm and running through Sunday. Reports from about 10 churches will be heard. Speakers include Dr B H Mellon WV Christian Missionary Society Huntington and Rev and Mrs W E Van Voorhis near Charlestown. Rev S J Goode of Winchester will participate and return to Winchester Saturday.
Public auction to sell personal estate of P. M. Walker deceased at Pagebrook on August 24 1939 starting 10 00 a m excluding Thoroughbred horses with 10 work horses 2 milk cows 95 shoats 6 sows 27 white faced steers 850 thresh tractor and farm equipment. cash on day of sale. Boyce area Pagebrook two miles NW from Boyce H K Benham administrator Dunn Duvall auctioneers.
London reports the Irish singer Harry Plunket Greene died today after a brief illness at age 71.
Gustav Beran planned turtle soup at his Chicago tavern but Myrtle the turtle pulled in her neck and inspired a fatal shot. Beran was shot in the foot and later wheeled into the tavern. He fired at Myrtle from a wheelchair, killed the 32 pound turtle, and used it in the soup.
Maryland Senator Millard E. Tydings said he will do all he can to back President Roosevelt's reelection after meeting with Democratic Chairman James A. Farley. He defended the Roosevelt administration as a whole as exceedingly good for the country.
New York August 19 Promoter Mike Jacobs paid off heavyweight fight victors Joe Louis and Jack Sharkey Louis received 42746 dollars and Sharkey 35621 dollars. Also. Jailer in Falls City Nebraska locked in courthouse elevator incident ends with wife unlocking doors.
Henry Armstrong defeats Baby Arizmendi in Los Angeles to claim the world featherweight championship and the diamond studded belt. The victory earns recognition in most states.
The flower show lists winners in multiple categories including snapdragons zinnias and lilies with first place to Mrs. L L Baker Mrs W P Massey and others. Judges were Mrs W E Carson Beverley F Browne and Spencer Carter. Mrs R E Byrd hosted lunch. three clubs hosted tea at S W A this afternoon. prize gifts included six bulb packages donated by Edward Gay Butts.
Entertain Kiwanians tonight at the George Washington Hotel with Fred East baritone and William F. Raymond tenor. The program also includes Roe Fulkerson editor of Kiwanis Magazine and a noted speaker.
Lawrence Newman of Front Royal was found guilty of driving while intoxicated by Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner. He was sentenced to six months in jail, fined $100 and costs, and had his license revoked for one year for injuring three CCC truck occupants when he rear ended the vehicle on the Valley Pike. The injured were Sergeant John Tuggle, Magnolia Nickens, and Catherine Jenkins who required hospital treatment.
Local poll panelists advocate for Cedar Creek or Shenandoah river as the town weighs a permanent water solution. They stress ample supply, soft water benefits, and expert guidance, noting debt considerations and the need for reliable development.
John Semples and H C Brill back local water development proposals. Semples favors council decision after survey while Brill argues spring development could be cheaper than a $500,000 bond and provide abundant Fay Spring water.
In Oslo Aug 19 the 16 defendants refused counsel and faced the trial, with Gregory Zinovieff and Leon Kameneff admitting guilt. Several others pleaded guilty with reservations while denying involvement in the assassination plot against Stalin at the Comintern Congress. Names tied to the alleged plot included Voroshiloff Kaganovich Orjonikidze and Postisheff. Trotzky’s status in Norway was noted as he was cleared of charges.
Leadoff result from Cheyenne shows Sen. Robert D. Carey leading Townsend endorsed rival A. F. Brubaker by about three to one in the Wyoming Republican senate nomination. Returns from 418 of 676 precincts give Carey 16 597 votes to Brubaker 6 260 with results still incomplete.
Berlin papers hail Joe Louis knockout of Jack Sharkey as another victory for Max Schmeling and proof Schmeling defeated him months earlier.
Market notes show corn at 1.37 per bushel amid forecasts of U S production at its lowest in over 50 years, about a billion bushels below normal. Imports, especially from Argentina, rise as domestic prices stay high.
The list details merit badge recipients Arthur Tinsman Levi Anderson Paul Hanna and others in pioneering life saving swimming and first aid. Senior honors Howard Grove Jr and A P Barnhart awarded. Groups and patrols named with field day and life saver honors.
Baltimore and Philadelphia livestock and produce markets show varied livestock quotes with U S Dept of Agriculture standings. Cattle and hogs held steady while sheep eased. poultry and butter prices mostly unchanged with noted case totals and regional distinctions across Philadelphia Baltimore and Chicago.
Local markets page notes daily accuracy but disclaims responsibility for any typographical errors that may occur in listings.
Prices list for 98 to 12 pound flour bags and corn meal in bulk. Includes coarse cracked corn shelled corn scratch feed and Kasco egg mash with per hundred weights. Also shows bran starter horse feed butter and live hogs with price ranges.
Italian forces dispersed a marauding Ethiopian band near Diredawa with serious losses, according to the Stefani News Agency.
New York August 19 stock market climbs with gains in steels rails and specialties. Selected stocks advance fractions to a point or more while bonds and foreign exchange show mixed movements. Key closers include American Can Anaconda General Electric U S Steel and Texas Corp with gains and higher traffic optimism.
Futures and cash grain quotes show wheat and corn prices climbing to multi year peaks. No. 2 white corn led gains near 1.30 for Sep, while wheat and oats posted gains across several contracts. Cash grain markets in Chicago and Baltimore list mixed grain prices with No. 2 red wheat around 1.19 to 1.26 and corn near 1.22 to 1.36. Prices reflect strong demand and a 10,000 bushel Argentine corn charter influencing the markets.
Madrid announces retirement of Luis Martinhes Irujo counsellor for the Spanish embassy in Washington and Feliz Deiturriaga consul in New York as part of government actions.
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