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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1935

Page

10

Rev Seastrunk Car Crash After Columbia Trip

On their return from Columbia to Albin Rev C E Seastrunk was in an automobile crash on an icy Natural Bridge road. His sister in law Mrs Thelma Eargle drove the car skidding it and causing bruises to George Seastrunk father of the minister. The minister and two young sons Bobby and Charles were unhurt. the car sustained at least $50 damage and the party rode home by bus.

Columbia U S. C C. E. Seastrunk George Seastrunk Mr. Seastrunk Thelma Eargle Natural Bridge Albin Bobby Charles

Elliott divorce granted to Ethel M Elliott in Maryland

Mrs Ethel M Elliott was granted an absolute divorce from Raymond Elliott by Judge Philip Willie in Frederick County circuit court. Marriage occurred September 15 1916 in Hagerstown Maryland. The decree cites desertion in March 1930 and gives custody to the mother with reasonable paternal visitation. Neither party may remarry within six months.

Ethel M. Elliott Raymond Elliot Philip Willie Frederick County Hagerstown

Jefferson Street Opens to Traffic Today

City workers opened Jefferson Street to traffic to relieve congestion on Handley Boulevard. A small portion of work remains. with conditions and materials available, remaining work will be finished later. The move allows easier access to Handley High School from the south and is expected to compact unfinished sections.

Jefferson Street Handley Boulevard Handley High School

Advertising Is Saw That Draws Out The Money

An editorial in The Produce Guide notes a Virginia Horticultural Society talk comparing Winchester apples to Smithfield ham. The speaker argues advertising sun shines on apples in Shenandoah Valley just as on oranges in California, and that advertising melts money from consumers' pockets.

The Produce Guide New York Virginia Horticultural Society Winchester Smithfield Shenandoah Valley California

Sweet Surrender at the Palace Theatre Big Musical Romance

The Palace presents the musical romance Sweet Surrender starring Frank Parker Tamara Helen Lynch Jack Dempsey and Abe Lyman and Californians in a lively comedy of song and fashion. Continuous shows run Christmas Day from 2 p m to 11 p m with Fox News reel Ye Old Toy Shoppe and a Walt Disney Silly Symphony Goddess of Spring. Also Friday Only Too Tough To Kill with Victor Jory Sally ONeil plus Frankie Darro Gene Autry in The Phantom Empire and the Foiled Again cartoon.

Frank Parker Radios Golden Tamara Helen Lynch Jack Dempsey Abe Lyman Palace Theatre Fox News Victor Jory Sally O'Neil

Receiver Paid 20 Percent Dividend to Atlantic Mutual Claimants

Judge Henry T. Lummus of the Massachusetts Supreme Court approves Arthur F. Bickford as receiver for Atlantic Mutual Casualty to disburse an initial 20 percent dividend. Total allowed claims amount to 46,939 dollars with 17,248 dollars on hand. The firm wrote auto liability under compulsory law.

Henry T. Lummus Massachusetts Supreme Court Arthur F. Bickford Atlantic Mutual Casualty Insurance Field

Record-Setting Year for Marriage Licenses in 1935

With four days left in 1935 the town issued more marriage licenses than 1934. A record number went to Mr James Seal and Miss Maggie Snyder wed on Christmas Eve. October led with 30 licenses, August 26, June 21, while January had only 7. Out of state couples totaled 116 versus 78 local couples.

James Seal Maggie Snyder

Three Scows Blown Aground in Norfolk Storm

Three scows and a derrick with two men aboard were blown aground during a northwest storm that swept Hampton Roads early today.

Norfolk Hampton Roads

Public Enemies Daniel in the Lions Den and The Jay Walker

A dark satirical note describes the Jay Walker and traffic deaths. It portrays crossing in the middle of the block as dangerous and devastating, implying walkers face grave risk by jaywalking and occupying space reserved for those killed in traffic.

Daniel Lion’s den Jay Walker

Dizzy Dean Seeks Higher Salary and Cuba Ban

Tampa December 26 Dizzy Dean brandished winnings from the Sulphur Springs track and demanded 7,000 more salary from the Cardinals next year. He claimed 27,500 value citing 58 wins over two seasons and said he will not accompany the team to Cuba due to the seasick crossing.

Tampa Fla Dizzy Cuba

1936 Virginia Pig Crop To Be Larger

The 1936 Virginia pig crop is estimated at 783000 pigs, up 16.5 percent from 1934. Fall and spring yields rose to 413000 and 370000 respectively, with 65000 sows farrowing, and an average 6.35 pigs per litter. Producers report 15 percent more sows to farrow by next spring.

Virginia Federal State Crop Reporting Service

Gridiron Problems To Be Threshed Out At Parley

Six organizations connected with college athletics meet in New York to discuss football rules spectator behavior subsidies and recruiting.

New York

Annual Sports Luncheon Opens Proceedings For Reform

The Sportsmanship Brotherhood hosts its annual luncheon as groups press for changes. Today and tomorrow bring meetings of the NCAA Football Coaches Association Physical Education Association Student Health Association and Track Coaches Association. The five join tomorrow to mark the NCAA’s thirtieth anniversary.

Sportsmanship Brotherhood National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Coaches’ Association The Physical Education Association Student Health Association Track Coaches’ Association

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