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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1935

Page

9

All-Stars Triumph Over Harrisonburg 5 to 2 in Front Royal

Goodwin homered and doubled while Nesbitt drove in runs as the Front Royal All-Stars beat Harrisonburg 5 to 2. Stankus pitched solidly, holding Harrisonburg to eight hits as the Stars moved toward the state tournament, with two more games remaining in the season.

Harrisonburg Stankus Front Royal Goodwin Frank Nesbitt Front Royal All- Stars Stars Joe Stankus Rockingham Lads Curry Nesbitt Huffman Lyle McFall Rapp Shifflett Hopewell Culpeper Charlottesville Herrisonburg Ai Baker Sutton Tevel Wills C. Satueeis Kibleor Ercmidt Rhifflett Ateil Hutchinson Aoe Good Lyle McFall Lacy McFall Seas Curry Baker Oak Stephens Ad Huffman Nesbit Seabee Stankus Rheat All Stars Willis Bells Settle and Foster

Reckless driving verdict and CCC disorderly conduct

In Front Royal Riley Franklin was found guilty of reckless driving with a truck and fined 10 dollars plus 4 dollars costs. Wilkes Barre residents John Kleianovitch and Benny Mack, CCC members, were turned over to camp for disorderly conduct and drunkenness. Tom Ramey, a local CCC member, was turned over for drunkenness.

Front Royal Walter G. Olmstead Riley Franklin John Kleianovitch Benny Mack Wilkes Barre CCC Tom Ramey

Humane Society to euthanize stray cats in Warren County

The Humane Society of Warren County announces it will painlessly kill stray and unwanted cats. Residents wanting cats destroyed should contact Mrs. H. S. Wagner or Mrs. J. B. Harnsberg. Joseph T. Watts, D D Mis secretary, will be the guest preacher at First Baptist Church tomorrow morning. The Front Royal Retail Merchant Association postpones its meeting from September 2 to September 9 at the Fairlawn, 15 o'clock.

Front Royal Humane Society of Warren County H. S. Wagner J. B. Harnsberg Ront Royal Joseph T. Watts The Baptist Ach of Maryland First Baptist Church Mt Royal Retail Merchant Association Monevening Fairlawn

Royal Front Royal gathering honors local young set

Mary Lowe and Margaret Lowe hosted a party for numerous local youths at Llangollen. Attendees included Elberta Kerfoot, Louise Borden, Mary Frances Simpson, Alice Sowers, and others from Rockland, Nineveh, Boyce, Stanley, and nearby towns. Washington musicians provided music. various residents and visitors were noted for visits, travel, and engagements across the region.

Front Royal Mary and Margaret Lowe Llangollen Elberta Kerfoot Louise Borden Mary Frances Simpson Alice Sowers Robert and Donald Simpson Rockland Virginia Burch Boyce Agnes Jenkins Stanley Roberta Radhell Fleming William Fleming Nineveh Edgar Rohr Manassas Earl Edmonds Browntown Edward Kerfoot W. LeRoy Carron Washington

Teske to Visit County for Fertilizer Survey

A. H. Teske extension horticulturist from Virginia Tech will be in the county for two days, September 5 and 6, with County Agent I. Fred Stine. They will survey fertilizer plots in several orchards checking last spring applications, visiting L. O. Dick Clear Brook, Ray Robinson near Stephens City, and H. Clay deGrange west of town. Interested apple growers may arrange interviews through the county agent’s office.

A. H. Teske Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg I. Fred Stine Mr. Teske L. O. Dick Clearbrook Ray Robinson Stephens City H. Clay deGrange Teske

Thomason Discusses Emergency Education Plan in Virginia

Wallace Thomason spoke to the Front Royal Rotary Club about The Emergency Education Program noting 162 588 illiterates in Virginia and outlining aims to organize illiterate groups and help students aged 14 to 24 finish schooling. He cited literacy gaps by race in Warren and Rappahannock counties and welcomed regional visitors and a thank you letter from Zurich, Switzerland.

Front Royal Wallace Thomason G. Tyler Miller Warren- Rappahannock Warren County Rappahannock County Miller Oscar Ettmueller Zurich Switzerland W. H. Legge D. J. Howard Winchester George W. Garner Strasburg Roy Holbrook Charleston W. Va Thomas Jenkins

Front Royal Tops Harrisonburg in Valley League clash

Front Royal defeated Harrisonburg 5 to 2 as standings show Front Royal leading the Shenandoah Valley League with an .824 pace. The schedule lists upcoming games including Orange at Staunton and Waynesboro at Harrisonburg with Labor Day doubleheaders in the league race.

Front Royal Harrisonburg W. L. Pet Culpeper Ssmiacter Waynesboro Charlottesville Orange Shistruae OG Bvaumton Staunton Weavers

Will Play Series Soft Ball Games Front Royal

Front Royal expects a series of softball games next week between Green Hill CCC and the Palace Barber Shop to decide the league pennant. The 193? season marks Front Royal’s first organized softball year with plans to have twelve teams in two divisions next year. Over a hundred residents from Front Royal and Warren county participated this season.

Front Royal Green Hill

Hall Endorses Suggestion For Skyline Shrine

Richmond, Aug. 30. The Rev J J Scherer Lutheran pastor of Richmond proposed a non sectarian shrine for worship on Skyline Drive atop the Blue Ridge. Chairman Wilbur C Hall of the State Conservation Commission endorsed the idea and sent it to National Park Service director A B Cammerer in Washington. He noted worship near Holy Ground on Skyline Drive could renew strength and gratitude to God for all blessings.

Richmond J. J. Scherer Skyline Drive Blue Ridge Range Wilbur C. Hall State Conservation Commission A. B. Cammerer National Park Service Washington Hall

Roosevelt seeks vacation as key bills await action

President Roosevelt moves to Clear his desk for Hyde Park stay and a West Coast trip while awaiting action on key measures including the neutrality resolution and Tennessee Valley Authority amendments. He plans to sign the Guffey coal and wealth tax bills before departure and expects a statement on Soviet Russia soon.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Hyde Park N. Y Tennessee Valley Authority Hudson Valley San Diego Cal Exposition Coal Commission Ime Wiegovent al Capone Cronies Soviet Russia Hull

Winds Forecast From Chesapeake Bay To Cape Hatteras

The forecast calls for moderate northwest winds along the Chesapeake Bay and coast, turning variable Sunday. Sandy Hook to Cape Hatteras will see northwest winds becoming variable in the north and moderate to fresh north winds in the south, with periods of partly overcast skies tonight and Sunday.

Chesapeake Bay Potomac River Sandy Hook Cape Hatteras North Portion South Portion

Devil Chasing Day Quiet on Isolated Islands

March 17 marks a ritual period in Ball with “Harl Njept” and Saint Patrick’s birthday. On March 16 natives perform dances and chants while offerings are made to gods, then on the 17th the islands appear lifeless as devils retreat for lack of activity or smoke.

Baltimore Market Report Sends Livestock Prices Higher

The Baltimore market shows cattle gains up to 25 or more, calves steady-to-higher, hogs uneven but mostly up about 10, beef and feeder prices listed, with sheep and lambs steady at top and mid ranges. Philadelphia poultry and eggs unchanged with light offerings and quiet trading.

Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agric Philadelphia U. S&s. Dept

Local Markets and Wholesale Flour Prices Listed

Local wholesale and retail market prices for flour, corn meal, feed mixes, dairy fats, butter, and eggs are given in hundreds of bags and sacks. The listings include patent and regular brands, varying bag sizes, and per barrel or per 100 unit pricing along with miscellaneous feed items.

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Will Take 500 Off Relief Rolls By September 2

Richmond reports 500 men from relief rolls will be called for work on Virginia roads September 2. Highway Commissioner H G Shirley says federal approval covers about 25 percent of the 13.5 million highway program. The first contingent of 5 300 workers will focus on maintenance on secondary roads statewide, with later phases including bridges and grade crossing elimination.

Richmond Virginia H. G. Shirley Highway Department Roosevelt Washington Shirley

Stock Market Ends Month With Modest Gains

New York August 31 The market finished the last session of the month with a listless tone yet many issues closed higher. Utilities and specialties led while volume was light with about 450000 shares traded. War news was negative and traders were cautious but bullish on the longer pull.

New York Washington U. S France The Stock Exchange American Can American American Smelters American Tel Tel American Woolen Arch Topeka Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol N. Y Corn Products General Electric General Motors Int. Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Stand. Oil of N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth

Futures and Cash Grain Quotations From Chicago and Baltimore

Chicago market bids show Sept and Dec futures for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Rye, Barley with mixed percent changes. Largely unchanged cash prices in Baltimore list No 2 red winter wheat at 81 1/2 cents and yellow corn at 90 cents per bushel with white corn at 93 cents. All quotations assume mill deliveries.

Chicago Baltimore Winchester

PWA Grant Applications Pile Up Across Virginia

Richmond August 30 state PWA headquarters reported more than 500000 in new applications from Virginia localities before the September 6 deadline. Augusta County school board sought 99260 for a 220578 high school at Waynesboro and Virginia Beach revised a 75600 grant for a 168000 sewage system. Smyth County school board applied for a 150000 loan for a Marion high school.

Richmond PWA Virginia Augusta County School Board Waynesboro Virginia Beach Marion Smythe County School Board

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1743 B for formal daywear

Barbara Bell pattern No 1743-B offers a formal look for afternoons with raglan sleeves and an inverted oval neckline. The blouse and skirt feature oval seam lines, with satin fabric trends noted and sizes 14 through 42. Pattern book and material instructions included, 15 cents request.

Barbara Bell

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