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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1936
Page
8
Reports describe the Shenandoah River condition as clear in the north river area while the South River shows milky water. Observations note differing turbidity levels across watershed sections and potential sediment influences. Local agencies may monitor upstream activities and rainfall impact.
The column reports illness at Bettie Menefee’s Fork home with family by her side. It notes engagements and movements including Miriam Gerbig to Benjamin Gibson Atwood, a U S Public Roads Bureau inspector on Skyline Drive, plus several relatives visiting, returning, or traveling between Front Royal, Fairfax, Charlottesville, Washington, Richmond, and Arlington.
Ken Maynard rejects Spain talk, notes no interest in Spanish affairs. He outlines aviation as a nine year hobby with over 3 000 flight hours and one air mishap. He recalls flying 600 miles across the Peten jungle with a forced landing, keeping his aircraft intact. He carries a week of food, two weeks emergency supplies, rifles and sidearms, including a machete.
Mrs Lyle Hansbrough visited Washington yesterday. Mr and Mrs Phillip Rudacille of Altoona Pennsylvania stay with relatives in Warren county. Mr and Mrs E T Whitworth hosted guests days last week, Mr C R Parsons of Washington DC. Dr H C Given state Veterinarian Richmond VA was a business visitor yesterday. Mr and Mrs George Wallihan and Grace spend a week in Chicago. Mrs Lewis Wallihan recovering after appendicitis at Winchester Memorial hospital. Mrs Peggy Jones of Winchester visited brother in law and sister Ernest Shiner. Mr and Mrs Dwight May of Clarendon VA spent weekend with Mrs Willie Edmonds. Mr and Mrs Peck Smith guest this week in Trenton NJ with Aubrey Killinsworthe family.
Promoted Front Royal based Dr Bernard Jones medical officer of sub district No 18 Virginia CCC has been named District Medical Officer of the Third Corps area with headquarters at Towson Maryland He left yesterday to assume duties Mrs Jones and their young daughter will depart later this week
The Front Royal Lions Club met at the Royal Club with Dr. Clark of New York City and J. Keys as guests. District Governor W. D. Fitzpatrick of Farmville will attend the next meeting on Tuesday night, September 15.
State Senator Aubrey G. Weaver broke a supervisor board deadlock in Warren County by voting against compulsory control and eradication measures for Bang’s disease in cattle in cooperation with the State Board of Agriculture.
Mr. Maynard discloses he writes all musical scores for his pictures and directed a Western sound film. He also notes Tarzan the horse has been in his possession about a decade and performs under instruction. Plans a 35 car railroad wild west show with a rare menagerie next spring for family audiences.
Wayland a Winchester Washington Pike resident confronted Grim after a turkey disturbance. Wayland forced Grim into his car and drove him to Leesburg where authorities took him into custody. Grim faces multiple Loudoun county charges before potential transfer to Frederick county authorities.
Paris reports France proposed a virtually European conference to draft a joint non intervention plan for the Spanish Civil War. A semi permanent committee would coordinate embargoes and oversee practical application while Italy Germany and Portugal move to implement arms bans.
On August 26 aboard the Roosevelt train en route to Bismarck North Dakota President Roosevelt and his party travel through Ohio Indiana and Illinois toward a governors conference with 16 states. Crowds line stations hoping for a glimpse of the chief executive riding in the Pioneer last car. The aim is to gauge plans by federal and state officials to guard against future droughts and dust storms as the train nears Bismarck.
State Officer R E Bayliss announced hearings for September 2 on charges of reckless driving and racing. Hockman and Mauck accused of racing at high speed through Middletown, rear ending Mrs. Mary Dean’s car near that village, injuring Mrs. Dean and her daughter Hilda. Isaiah Roe, lumber dealer and former revenue commissioner, also to have a separate September 2 hearing after severe injuries from a collision with a driver named Peffer. Roe, who survived a fractured skull, was in Winchester today.
The State Corporation Commission issued orders in 25 contested motor carrier cases in Virginia. Carter Express Lines received an unrestricted certificate for the Winchester to Staunton route via U S 11, plus a modified restriction for Richmond to Harrisonburg via Fredericksburg and Culpeper. Roanoke to Staunton via U S 11 and other routes was denied. Vernon S. McClintock’s certificate between Richmond and Winchester was denied.
Two Pennsylvanians asleep in their car near the scene woke to the crash and alerted rescuers. Surviving relatives include sisters Mrs Bertha Grimm of Washington DC Miss Lucy Grimm of Winchester Mrs Nettie Grim of Winchester and Mrs Arbutus Combs of Burlington West Virginia plus brother William Grim of Moundsville West Virginia.
Baltimore and Philadelphia price listings cover live poultry, butter and eggs, cattle and hogs, lambs and sheep, with quotes for Leghorns, fowls, white Leghorns, R I Reds, and various weights. Prices show mixed changes from prior sessions, with declines in hogs, steady to weak cattle, and firm to strong lamb demand. regional grain and feed prices are listed, including cracked corn and Kasco blends.
Local markets page notes corrections but disclaims responsibility for typographical errors that may appear in daily editions. The Star records ongoing edits and fixes for accuracy in market listings and prices.
Informants say the President learned Mr Meyer, praised by Secretary Dern, is the top heart specialist in Europe and saved Edward A. Filene in Moscow last year. Army doctors were also mentioned in the briefing.
The market showed increased skepticism with profit taking yet little liquidation of real impact. Bonds were mixed while grain and cotton futures pointed lower and currencies remained quiet with sterling at 5.0314 and the franc at 6.587-16 cents. Major issues listed include Am Can 120 Am Radiator 32, General Electric 45 5-8, U S Steel 66 3-4, Goodyear 23 1-8, Montgomery Ward 44 1-8, Penn Railroad 37 5-8, Union Pacific 139.
Wheat futures rose 13 8 cents before wavering around prior close. Corn gained then slipped as offerings rose. European demand for Canadian wheat and foreign market strength supported modest buying. Cash wheat and corn prices listed. oats and soybeans quoted. Baltimore and Winchester Wheat markets noted.
Specialists from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore were doing everything possible for Dern, who requested that Dr. Meyer be called from Boston last night.
The season's first frost was reported on the prairie weather map. Temperature in Kamsack Saskatchewan, about 150 miles northwest of Regina near the Manitoba boundary, fell to a low last night.
Daniel P. Wine 55 of Harrisonburg died of pneumonia in Staunton Hospital after years of poor health following a spinal injury. He helped launch Shenandoah Valley Inc and served as secretary for the Shenandoah National Park movement and the Shenandoah National Park Association which raised a million dollars. He ran Harrisonburg’s first movie theatre and was a former Railway Mail Service worker and civic figure. Surviving include his widow and two children. Funeral at his late home Thursday at 10:30 with many local and distant pallbearers named.
Judge C E Andrews, 59, of Orlando Florida gained the Democratic nomination for the U S senate seat left vacant by the death of Senator Park Trammell. Andrews had the support of the Townsend organization making his nomination tantamount to election.
A communique from Japanese General Headquarters reports a Soviet Russian cavalryman killed in a skirmish on the eastern Manchukuo border near Tungning. The clash occurred as tensions between Japan and the Soviet Union escalated in the Manchoukuo region.
Acting Secretary Standley announced that the world’s largest floating dry dock will be built on the Pacific coast for the Pearl Harbor naval station in Hawaii.
Miss Bessie Lewis of Richmond will speak at the fifth Sunday rally of the Opequon group of Presbyterian churches at Opequon Church Kernstown. If weather allows the service may be held in the graveyard adjoining the church. The Rev. Allen Jones urges all group members to attend. The program starts at 8 pm and lasts about an hour. Public invitations extended.
Vienna reports Prof. Julius Tandler, renowned Viennese anatomist who lectured in the United States, died of a heart ailment brought on by excitement following the Supreme Court ruling on a 16 political plot.
Notice states W. F. Luttrell and W. W. Luttrell are not connected with the Auto Electric Service. Dated August 24, 1961.
Members from Many Arrive Va will present the Light Brigade period and conduct routine business. Officers and department secretaries will report, elect new officers, and choose delegates to the 1937 triennial Women’s Missionary Society convention in Buffalo. A yearly budget will be adopted and all meetings are open to the public.
Welch denied intoxication after a crash injuring five girls. sentenced to 60 days, $100 fine, license revoked for one year for intoxication charge and 30 days, $50 fine, license revoked six more months for reckless driving. Bond posted by employer. Lee Baker acquitted. Clayton Orndorff convicted of operating a still, six months jail, $100 fine, $1,000 bond and ABC-law compliance. arrest followed a Sunday night stakeout. three accomplices escaped.
A Winchester sportsman arranged with Major Robertson for restocking the Shenandoah River in Clarke County with 2000 bass. Grover Carter of Berryville released the fish into the river, following a request to Congressman's Robertson and delivery arranged with the Bureau of Fisheries.
Perry Hovermale who runs a filling station and beer parlor in Cross Junction is arrested on complaint by Utah Crosen of Cross Junction charged with assault. The case is set for a hearing Wednesday September 2.
George L. Berry announces a letter from A. F. Whitney, head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, endorsing the labor Non-Partisan League. The public endorsement marks official support from the railroad workers’ union.
Kameneff, 55, a member of the Soviet central committee and former commander in chief of the Russian Red Army during the civil war, died today. He had served as chief of staff of the Czar's army before the revolution.
New York attorney Robert Charles Moore urged Governor Lehman to remove Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia citing gross incompetence and neglect over a Queens Independent Subway labor dispute. The request highlights a political clash amid New York City governance debates.
Bolshevist exile Leon Trotzky signed a tight regime agreement in Oslo allowing him to remain in Norway until December 18 amid threats of immediate arrest. The pact imposes strict regulations on his residency and activities.
Fr. Charles E. Coughlin resumes public speaking after a week’s rest. He aims to address the Wisconsin convention of the National Union for Social Justice in Milwaukee on Sunday.
An appealing Barbara Bell pattern promotes a draped collar frock suited for visits concerts teas sports or bridge. It features side skirt panels a one piece back for fit and fabric options from velvet to silk. Pattern No 1818 B in sizes 36 to 52 requires specific yardage orders and a future feature on a black stain fall dress is promised.
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