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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
7
W. W. McIntyre of Winchester Va writes December 31 1935 praising the Chanters performance of The Shepherds Prayer. He compliments conductor organist Mr Haines and the chorus saying the church should give the drama a larger role in worship.
The Virginia legislature faces a likely tax debate on gas pipelines. A 1934 per mile levy is under review after the State Corporation Commission ordered a $25,000 refund to Virginia Gas Transmission Company. Governor Peery, Tax Commissioner Morrissett, and A. P. Staples consider appealing to the Supreme Court or seeking legislative amendment.
The Frederick County Ministerial Association presented 50 testaments and 50 single gospel books to the Winchester and Frederick County jail for inmate use. Rev. J. D. Russell delivered the items, with Rev. Courtney Anderson as president, Rev. Allen Jones as vice president, and Rev. J. D. Russell as secretary treasurer.
Funeral services for Joseph B Bramback will be held at his home near Middletown at 2 PM with Elder E T Powers of the Primitive Baptist Church Martinsburg WV and Rev W A Clark of Middletown Methodist Church officiating. Interment is in Mount Carmel Cemetery Middletown. Brumback belonged to the Primitive Baptist Church Marlboro.
Fitzhugh L. Richard of Strasburg was injured in a quarry accident at the Washington Building Lime Company plant near Strasburg. He showed improvement and remains a patient at Memorial Hospital. He, a loader at the quarry, suffered a crushed shoulder when rock broke away from the wall. he is a son of Benjamin Richard and had worked there several months.
In Cairo Egypt January 2 a university clash left one student seriously injured and eight policemen with minor wounds during a demonstration by several thousand Ekazhar University students. In Avyssia another scuffle saw several students hurt as police used shotguns to quell the disturbance.
Richmond January reports show a new monthly system for filing marriages with the state vital statistics bureau. Registrar Dr. W Plecker notes opposition from some county clerks who prefer the former annual reporting method.
Frankie Klick hopes for a title crack after a ten round bout with Lou Ambers at Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Klick has fought six times at the arena without a loss, while Ambers only appearance there was a defeat to Tony Canzoneri.
A vintage guide praises blended canned mixed vegetables for harmony in family meals. It outlines serving ideas including Scalloped Mixed Vegetables, Baked Stuffed Peppers, and Vegetable Pie with brief preparation steps and servings.
After 62 years as Pittsylvania County clerk, the 85 year old man will serve as deputy clerk. He did not seek re election in November and was sworn in yesterday by Embrey Friend, who long aided him and briefly held the clerkship.
In Chicago a shorter life of Katharine Hepburn's sister reveals her plans beyond silent film and public appearances. The piece notes the sister's desire for privacy and independence away from Hollywood glare.
The article explains best cooking methods for different fish types and praises canned salmon for consistent quality. It provides a Metropolitan Salmon Salad recipe and a Salmon Soufflé, with serving details and yields for the two dishes.
Marion Hepburn, 11, sister of Katharine Hepburn, says she has no plans to become a movie actress. The Hartford girl from Hartford Conn. wants to be a writer, specifically of short stories and novels, not poems or plays.
Senator Albert D. Thomas urges a broad grant of presidential discretion to shape neutrality policy. He argues the aim is to preserve peace and give the President wider leeway, backed by State Department and lawmakers, while others push for even tighter executive controls by Congress.
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