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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1936

Page

7

County Teachers Club Holds Meet

The Frederick Temple Homar play committee led by Mr. Mickley of Round Hill school considers Husband Hunting and Blimer's To Blame. They also sponsor the motion picture The Lady Consents to be shown at the Capitol Theatre next Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Homar hosts supper. Mrs. Guthridge will host next week on North Loudoun street.

Frederick Temple Homar Mickley Round Hill School Guthridge Krouse Paul E. Behrens Capitol Theatre

Shenandoah Valley National Bank vs John W Larrick Jr Heard in Frederick court

After evidence from both sides, Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Philip Williams took the case under advisement. He said a decision would be issued before the end of the current term. Mr Larrick defended himself in the civil suit.

Frederick County Philip Williams Shenandoah Valley National Bank John W. Larrick Williams Mr. Larrick

Arctic cold grips nation with record lows across states

Snow blanketed central and eastern Nebraska while temperatures plunged to 30 below at Valentine. Missouri saw 8 above in warm contrast and Davenport reported 3 below with snow. Chicago measured 13 below and rose to 2 above later morning, as weather persisted.

Nebraska Valentine Missouri St. Louis Davenport Chicago

Winter Weather Grips Midwest and Northeast

Ottawa Illinois reported 14 below as officials note widespread cold and snow. Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota roads remained snow clogged while Marquette posted 16 below. Crisfield Maryland sent 150 men walking over ice to reach Smith and Tangier islands as planes delivered food. Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi saw rising temperatures and receding flood waters.

Ottawa Michigan Marquette Wisconsin Minesota Eas Superior Wis Rochester Indiana Fort Wayne Cleveland Philadelphia New York Buffalo Watertown Malone N. Y Crisfield Chesapeake Bay Smith and Tangier Kentucky Georgia Alabama Mississippi

Campbell couple welcome twin daughters at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Carroll Campbell celebrate the birth of twin daughters at Memorial Hospital this morning. Mrs Campbell, formerly Miss Martha Tucker, is the daughter of Mrs Tucker and the late Dr Alfred Bland Tucker. The couple plans to move to a Maryland farm next spring as Mr Campbell resumes farming after years in the textile industry.

Carroll Campbell Memorial Hospital Campbell Martha Tucker Tucker Alfred Bland Tucker Alice Campbell Edward P. Campbell Frederick County Maryland

Mrs A J Tavenner Returns to Home

Mrs. A J Tavenner returns to her home at Albin after being called to Washington last week due to the critical illness and death of her brother Louie Clements.

A. J. Tavenner Albin Washington, D. C Louie Clements

Luxenbergs To Hold Big Sale

Luxenberg Department Store announces a clearance sale to fund a modern women’s apparel shop. Renovations will redevelop the exterior and interior before the new shop opens under a new manager. The stock will be an extensive line of ladies ready to wear.

Luxenberg Department

U S Claims Warship Programs Could Cut Costs

The department supported by Vinson proposes eight vessels in the modernization program to keep pace with fleet expansion. Auxiliary craft are deemed necessary to sustain ongoing construction and modernization efforts, as stated in continued coverage on page one.

Pharmaceutical listings in a 19th century ad

An OCR fragment shows medical products and pricing including Agarol laxatives and Castoria for children, Dextri Maltose, and a bottle count. Prices appear as fractions of a dollar with items from a general apothecary catalog.

Baby Needs Baby Powder and Nursery Essentials Ad

Local ad lists baby care items including baby powder priced at 25 cents and 23 cents, nursing bottles in 4 and 8 ounce sizes, Hygela items, rayon baby pants, and Castile soap at 21 to 25 cents.

Thompsons Castile

Substituting Plan in Study Stage Raises Tax Question

The article notes substitutes AAA plan in study stage while taxes to raise funds remain in conversation. Facing over 2 billion dollars in bonuses and other large costs, the administration searches for savings. President Roosevelt convened advisers to review the spending picture and consider delaying authorized expenditures.

White House Roosevelt

Foodstuffs Rationed In Strike City

Pekin strikers issue closing orders to merchants under threat of smashed windows as 2 000 pickets block roads and stop foodstuffs trucks. Taxi operator Clarence Rupp wounded in ambush, hospitalised in critical condition. officials and strike leaders dispute fault and impact on city commerce. Mayor Schurman defends police chief Donahue amid tense standoff. Fleischmann Yeast workers blocked from plant as unions hold back with contracts.

Pekin Association of Commerce Clarence Rupp Pekin Fleischmann Yeast Company C. J. Ries Pejo

Virginia House Passes Bar Integration Bill Amid Debate

The Virginia House approved a bar integration bill 22 to 17 despite Senator Robinette’s claim it is unnecessary and a push for class based governance. The debate referenced Mussolini and class consciousness as cautions against the measure. The session also advanced a dental advertising restriction, passing 85 to 5 without discussion.

Weaver Front Royal Norris Council of the State Bar Robinette Virginia Lee Mussolini Italy State Capitol Richmond House of Delegates

Law changes on final passage and jail staffing approved

The House passed the Rust Senate bill to allow precinct abolishment by voter majority. It targets precincts with fewer than 25 voters. The Bazile bill requiring a jail warden or deputy to reside near the jail was amended to a one mile requirement and approved.

House Senate

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