Shenandoah Valley Academy to Reopen as Military School
Shenandoah Valley Academy will resume operations next September as a military school with Dr. B. D. Tillett as head and Maj. Wilbur Thing. Trustees predict at least 100 cadet boarders and about $100,000 in new yearly revenue for Winchester. The move follows Col. Roszel’s resignation ending a century of continuous operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
B. M. Roszel
B. D. Tillett
Withes Tillett
Wilbur Thing
United States Marine Corps
Winchester
Hunter H. McGuire
R. Gray Williams
H. Douglas Fuller
William E. Cooper
J. Victor Arthur
Williams
Dr. Tillett
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Ester
Ees
Robinson
James B. Lovett
Lovett
Winchester urges icy road caution this holiday season
The note warns 15 percent of drivers cause most accidents on icy streets and highways. It urges driving slowly, defogging and scraping ice, and avoiding risks. It also mentions Christmas bonuses and wage increases aiding the city, with a general plea that helps others.
Sarah Zane Fire Company Seeks Large Turnout for December Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company is set for Thursday evening December 3 at the Reuss engine house. This is the last meeting of 1936 and a large attendance is desired. R. B. Brown, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Reuss
XMASTER AND SALE Lutheran Social Room Event
A community sale, listed as XMASTER AND SALE, set for Thursday December 3 from 4 to 8 pm at the Lutheran Social Room. Provided details are limited but indicate a local gathering for shopping or fundraising activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Social Room
Thurs
Roosevelt Leaves Argentina as Peace Apostle in Rain
President Roosevelt ends a rain soaked three day visit to Argentina hailed as an apostle of peace. Tens of thousands lined the route to the cruiser Indianapolis as 12 000 troops in overcoats guarded the farewell and a red carpet stretched to the ship. He attended a luncheon at the U S embassy with President Justo and prepared for the voyage to Montevideo and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Roosevelt
Argentina
Americas
Indianapolis
United States
Augustin P. Justo
Mr. Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Justo
Cordell Hull
Carlos Saavedra Lamas
Hull
Montevideo
Uruguay
Avenida Alvear
Palermo Park
Seek 20000 In Two Suits In Fatal School Zone Crash
Two damage suits totaling 20000 dollars have been filed in Frederick Circuit Court. Lester Bunner as administrator of Dorothy May Bunner’s estate accuses Daniel McFarland and D H Seneadavier Jr of causing the death of 10 year old Dorothy Bunner who was struck by a car while playing near Gore school. The notice of motion cites the accident occurred in March with the girl playing ball near the school house in a school zone and off the road on a dirt shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Lester Bunner
Dorothy May Bunner
Daniel McFarland
D. H. Seneeadiver, Jr
Dorothy Bunner
Gore
Bicycle Ad Highlights Iver Johnson and Winchester Collection
An old classified style advertisement touts bicycles from Iver Johnson Dayton Colson with a claim of the largest Winchester collection. It promotes quality and urges readers to select the bicycle now from W. C. Willis at 38 E. Piccadilly with a price note of 00 and daily rate of $1.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Johnson
Dayton
Colson
Winchester
W. C. Willis
E. Piccadilly
Christmas Checks Out In Winchester Banks
The Christmas Savings Clubs have $65,125 held by Winchester banks. Funds will fund gifts and pay pending obligations while some returns flow back as savings. Wage increases in two leading industries boost local purchasing power this year.
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Winchester
Chicken Supper Benefit at Rest Church
Home M S Snapp of Ridgeway hosts a chicken supper Friday December 4 from 5 30 to 9 PM to raise funds for Rest Church. Tickets 35 cents with proceeds aiding church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Snapp
Ridgeway
Benefit Rest Church
Desirable Helsley Home Near Reynolds Store Up For Sale
The desirable home of late George Helsley near Reynolds Store will be sold at 11 o clock Saturday December 5 in front of the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Helsley
Reynolds Store
Court House
City Council approves garbage separation and sewer waste rule
The Common Council on third reading adopted ordinances separating garbage and refuse and regulating sewer waste. A special budget meeting is set for Wednesday night, announced by Finance chair Herman Hable. The council praised new procedure to move calendar items quicker and improve collection efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Herman Hable
Marshall
O. L. Jamison
Elks Lodge to Honor Judge Edwin Seward Puller
Winchester Lodge No 867 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks plans its annual memorial service at 3 p m next Sunday in the Capitol Theatre. Judge Edwin Seward Puller of Washington D C. The Chanters will lead a special musical program under Floyd Haines. Lawrence C Hollis announces the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Seward Puller
Washington, D. C
Lodge of Sorrow
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Capitol Theatre
Lawrence C. Hollis
Floyd Haines
Sixteen Fascist Bombers Rain Death on Madrid
Madrid's daylight raid left 30 to 100 dead as bombs struck Ferraz Valle Hermosa and surrounding areas. Hospitals treated gas cases amid wrecked homes. two visiting British MPs narrowly escaped shrapnel as witnesses described mangled casualties and collapsed streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Sm Madrid
Red Cross
Ferraz
Valle Hermosa
Ahe
Montana
University
Rosales
Cuatro Caminos
Calle Jordan
W. H. Green
Green
Miss Farrar Reports Frederick County Home Demonstration Work
Elizabeth Farrar, county home demonstration agent, reviews the year’s activities. Nine organized adult groups with 243 women enrolled, 155 active. one unorganized group. 200 indirect reach via members. Semi annual meetings raised 40.48 to fund a state delegate, federation, and training expenses. Major project Foods aided 207 families with balanced meals, school lunches. 42,738 quarts of foods earned 10,397.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Farrar
Frederick County
State Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs
Winter arrival foretold by 525-pound Maine weather prophet
Boaz Alabama hosts Walter Cagle a 525 pound weather prophet as he arrives to purchase heavy flannels and receive the keys to the city. He predicts a harsh winter zero temperatures by Christmas and a long season ahead.
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Alabama
Walt Cagle
Boaz
Ala
Sand Mountain
Walter Cagle
Walt
Mountainboro
Denson Bynum
Walter
Cagle
Textile Mills Increase Wage Scales In Winchester
About 700 workers in Winchester will receive a 10 percent wage increase as of December 1 1936 with a 10 percent bonus to be paid around December 20 1936 The Virginia Woolen Company and Winchester Woolen Company announce the raises and bonus while Brucetown Woolen Mills cites full capacity and an inability to adjust wages now due to recent slow months.
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The
Virginia Woolen Company
Winchester
Evening Star
Winchester Woolen
Fred
I Hiunt
Winchester Woolen Company
Bulletin Board
B. E. Russell
Brucetown Woolen Mills, Inc
Russell
Medicos To Meet Friday In Northern Virginia
The annual meeting of the Medical Society of Northern Virginia will be held at 11 o clock Friday morning at the George Washington Hotel. Dr. J E Harris secretary treasurer and Dr. Frank Tappan president will preside. Officers will be elected and papers will be discussed in a general case discussion format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society of Northern Virginia
George Washington Hotel
J. E. Harris
Frank Tappan
Berryville
Clarke
Page
Rappahannock
Warren
Shenandoah
Frederick
Winchester
P. W. Boyd
J B. McKee
James A. Miller
L. M. Allen
C E Johnston Rites Friday Remembered Winchester Mill Master
After a yearlong illness Charles Edward Johnston 69 died at 380 East Piccadilly Street. A native of Burnt Factory Frederick County he worked in carriage making then for Brunswick B and O shops. He later joined mills in Martinsburg and Winchester becoming master machinist at the Virginia Woolen Mill. Funeral rites set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Johnston
East Piccadilly Street
Mr. Johnston
Frederick County
Burnt Factory
Samuel D
Nancy Carper Johnston
Middletown
Brunswick
Johnston
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Nava E. Nicodemus
Martinsburg
Dunn
Crawford
Berkeley
Winchester
Virginia Woolen Mill
James L. Carr
Johns
Special Radio Broadcast Aimed at Housewives Listed
On WJSV WABC and WBT networks a special broadcast airs at 11 45 a m next Tuesday and Thursday. The program targets every housewife in the section and runs from November 30 through January 15 coupling two days each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Network
WJSV
WABC
WBT
Mon & Wed
Turkey and Oyster Dinner at Burnt Factory Church
A turkey and oyster dinner will be held at Burnt Factory Church on Thursday December 3 from 11 a m to 8 p m. Tickets cost 50 cents. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnt Factory
Thurs
Miller's Drug Store Grand Opening with Sleds
Notice announces a grand opening on Saturday December 5 at Miller's Drug Store with 12 to 1 and 1 to 2 time slots and mentions FLEXIBLE FLYER Racer Sleds. W C Willis at 38 E Piccadilly is listed with a shop line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Miller’s Drug Store
W.C. Willis
E. Piccadilly
Editor denies veiled references to White House in editorials
In a published note the newspaper editor states that editorials contain no veiled references to the White House. The editor emphasizes independence and denies any hidden political pressure or influence on the paper's opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Sensational rumor on King Edward and Mrs Simpson discussed
The Week reports a sensational circulation about King Edward's relationship with Mrs Wallis Simpson. It claims opponents have secured or claim to have secured opposition from the American government to the marriage. The note suggests the story is being played up in Biocom on House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King Edward
Wallis Simpson
Baldwin At Meer In London Seeks King Edward Sat Tip
British ministers held talks at Buckingham Palace after dark about King Edward's relationship with Mrs. Wallis Simpson. Rumors spread of a cabinet resignation or abdication if the king refuses to end the friendship, while press and officials in Fleet Street report heightened political tension and possible White House concern.
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Baldwin
Meer
London
Stanley Belderin
King Edward
Buckingham Palace
Leggett
Daunted
Edward
Fleet Street
Lord Beaverbrook
United States
Canada
King-Simpson
White House
Simpson
Sim
Wallis Simpson
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V.A
Maj. Wilbur Thing
R. B. Brown
Xmaster
Sale
Senerty
Madio
J. H. Shryock
Pate
Mary. S. Yeakley
Margaret L. Hodgson
Puller Elk’s Orator
Washington
M. P
Seville
North Alabama
Medicos
Northern Virginia Society
August
Gus) Gennerich
Gennerich
New York
Gentral Preas
C. E. Johnston
Virginia Woolen
London Times
Duke and Duchess of York
Mrs. Simpson
Beaverbrook
Mai
Wor Vearlier the Evening Star
Postal Telegraph
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