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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1936

Page

7

Tobacco Advisory Proposal Outlined For Virginia Farmers

Washington February 7 a farm administration official described a program designed to aid tobacco farmers before a delegation from the Virginia General Assembly. J B Hutson chief of the tobacco section of the AAA outlined inter state shipment controls by governments of tobacco growing states under regional compacts or treaties.

Washington Senatn Farm Administration Virginia General Assembly J. B. Hutson AAA

Action on Battlefield Park bill moves forward in Richmond

STATE CAPITOL Richmond February 7 Chairman Wilbur C Hall of the State Conservation Commission said Senator Byrd told him he won a favorable report for the Richmond Battlefield Park bill before the Senate committee on parks in Washington. Byrd hopes for prompt passage. Hall noted a conference on Appomattox Battlefield Park held here yesterday and said progress is being made on the project plans.

State Capitol Richmond Wilbur C. Hall State Conservation Commission Byrd Senate Committee On Parks Washington Richmond Battlefield Park Hall Appomattox Battlefield Park

Film by Chilean Nitrate Co. shown at county courthouse

John Watson of the Chilean Nitrate of Soda Company presented an educational film this morning at the county courthouse, offering viewers insight into the industry.

John Watson Nitrate of Soda Company

GAINESBORO M. E. CHURCH SERVICES AND SCHEDULE

Pastor C G Russell leads at Pine Grove and Old Bethel with Sunday School at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m. Epworth League gathering at 7 p m.

Gainesboro M. E South C. G. Russell Pine Grove Old Bethel

Game And Fish Warn Of Cold Death Toll In North

Thaddeus Suber of the State Game Department said Minnesota lakes were icebound so thick that light could not reach oxygen產ated zones, causing many fish to smother. Blizzards also struck pheasants and deer in northern counties, while upland game faced starvation due to ruined food and cover.

Thaddeus Suber State Game Department Minnesota

Mary Pickford On Air Each Tuesday

The Winchester Cold Corporation and partners announce a new radio series featuring veteran film star Mary Pickford. Broadcasts will air Tuesdays at 10 p.m. over the Columbia network from station WJSV Alexandria, with February 11 as the start date.

Winchester Cold Corporation Virginia A Storage, Inc C. L. Rob Ice and Cold Storage Company Ice Industries Mary Pickford Winchester Radio Columbia Stantion Wjsv

Nan Keating Visits Harrisonburg Welfare Office

In Harrisonburg Miss Nan Keating, administrator in charge of city welfare, arrived in Harrisonburg today to oversee welfare operations and meet local officials.

Nan Keating Harrisonburg

Surgeon's African Hunt Returns Brains for Study

Noted Cleveland surgeon Dr. George W. Crile returned from an African hunting trip with the brains of several hundred animals. He and his wife pose on arrival as these brains will be studied and tested by Crile and his associates in their research laboratories.

George W. Crile Cleveland United States

Scenes as strike ties up Pekin city

Federal conciliators and union reps try to end Pekin Illinois general strike as city of 17 000 grinds to a standstill. Jim Hannig cannot get gasoline from Harold Lorton at a filling station while conferences among J E OConnor B J Schmitt and L E Bjork fail to bring peace.

Pekin Ill Jim Hannig Harold Lorton J. E.o’connor B. J. Schmitt Distillery Workers’ Union L. E. Bjork U. S. Labor Relations Board

Warren Rifles Hear Stratford Paper at February Meeting

Mrs. James Spencer presented a paper on Stratford before the Warren Rifles chapter U D C at Front Royal in a February meeting. The talk included a sketch of the Lee family and was the highlight of the program. A business session and social hour preceded the program.

Front Royal James Spencer

Meeting Attended by Twenty Five Members and Guests

Hostesses for the event included Mrs. Buttsfield Mrs. Ashburn baie son Mrs. Joseph Biggs Mrs. Alice Jones and Mrs. B Saxton Atwood. Twenty five members and two visitors attended the gathering.

Buttsfield Ashburn Baie Son Joseph Biggs Alice Jones B. Saxton Atwood

Warren county ex service men file bonus applications

Slow to file front Royal February 7 35 ex service men in Warren county have filed bonus applications under the recent Congressional act. The checks become payable after June 15. Approximately 225 veterans reside in the county.

Front Royal Warren County

Miners to grant extra day to cover shortages anew

The article notes union officials on page one negotiating the best contract without issuing wage recommendations. It mentions cutbacks and forthcoming anthracite contract talks with miners failing to specify wage demands or full details.

Page One

Farm policy aid demands half a billion dollars

Congress faces a request for 500 million dollars to bolster farm policy. The proposal outlines funding needs and potential programs, signaling a major legislative effort to support agricultural interests. Details on appropriation mechanisms and affected sectors remain under discussion.

Roosevelt Signals Possible New Taxes To Pay Bonus

The tax bill schedule was not fixed with formation by early next week as discussions continue. The Townsend old age pension plan heated Congress with House leaders planning a rules committee discussion and a possible investigation urged by Representative Bell.

Roosevelt Capitol Il Congress House Representative O'Connor D-Ny Rules Committee Fieen Bell D-Mo

Special For Winterwave Permanent Snee on Al Ocuer Work Reduced

Colonial Beauty Shop advertises winterwave permanent wave services at a greatly reduced price with phone contact 1110.

Colonial Beauty Shop

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