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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1936

Page

5

Soutamyer Again Named To Lead Fire Unit

In Royal Virginia the Front Fire Department held its regular meeting at Fireman's Hall on Manor Avenue. Chief F A Stoutamyer was reelected as chief with officers elected: Worrank Stoutamyer chief, E T Whitworth assistant chief, L B Cary first lieutenant, Hugh Reid second lieutenant, Lewis Thompson third lieutenant, Stuart Payne treasurer, Ray Jones secretary. Auditing committee includes Georg Ramsey Charles H Menefee and Edgar C Smith. New by laws accepted and retiring secretary Johnny Marchi read his 1935 report.

Royal Manor Avenue F. A. Stoutamyer Worrank Stoutamyer T. Whitworth L. B. ‘Cary Hugh Reid Lewis Thompson Stuart Payne Ray Jones Georg Ramsey Charles H. Menefee Edgar C. Smith Johnny Marchi

Front Royal Community Notes Seventeen Reach Home for Holidays

Front Royal Va January 3. Local residents report return from holidays with several illnesses noted. Leonard Mathews and son Teddy are home with colds while Mrs Leonard Mathews joins relatives in Tappahannock. Others returning to school include Charles Reeves B Ney Scheuer to VPI and Franklin Forsyth Jr to William and Mary College.

Front Royal Leonard Mathews Teddy Mathews Franklin Forsyth, Jr William and Mary College Williamsburg Borsinn Mrs Franklin

Deaths William W. Cameron of Front Royal

William Wallace Cameron died at his Manor Avenue home after a long bee trouble illness. He was 66, a mechanic by trade, and is survived by wife and children including Misses Virgie Susie Jessie and sons William Harry Cameron, plus two sisters and four brothers. Funeral at the Methodist church Saturday at two, Rev. R. Clagett officiating. Interment at Bennetts Chapel family burying ground.

WM. W. Cameron Front Royal William Wallace Bud) Cameron Manor Birdie Walters Compton Mattie Kemp Percy Cameron Hugh Cameron Riverton J. W. Cameron Marysville Tenn Robert Cameron Rileyville Cameron R. Clagett Bennetts Chapel

Sloat Rites Held For A. Sloat In Front Royal

Robed in accordance with Presbyterian custom, the funeral for A. Sloat, 79, was held at Maddox and Sam sell's chapel at 2 PM with Rev. H W Shannon officiating. He was the son of Jacob N Sloat and survived by one brother Walter Sloat of Front Royal and four sisters Mrs Lucy Venable Mrs Minne Rise Mrs Robert Mills and Mrs Emma Marcy. Interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

A. Sloat Maddox Samsell H. W. Shannon Presbyterian Church Sloat Jacob N. Sloat Walter Ss. Sloat Front Royal Lucy Venable Minne Rise Kearneysville W. Va Robert Mills Shenandoah Junction Emma Marcy Oil City Prospect Hill Cemetery

Congressional fight over bonus augments payment details

The debate covers immediate payment and refund of interest on loans to veterans, altering maturity dates to 1937, and Treasury bonds to fund the insurance fund. Patman and veteran groups push for swift House action, while Byrd favors funding from unallocated balances, not debt.

Secretary of the Treasury United States Government Life Insurance Fund Federal Vinson American Legion House Patman D.-Tex Ways and Means Washington Jan Byrd D.-Va

Basketball Game Tonight in Front Royal

A large crowd is expected for the 8 o clock game at Randolph Macon Academy court between the Crimson Flashes and the Front Royal All Star team.

Front Royal Crimson Flashes Randolph-Macon Academy

State Officer Inspected Local Disposal Plant

A state officer conducted an informal inspection of the local disposal plant. He stated there are no comments he can make at this time about the situation here or elsewhere.

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Markets Report: Mixed Feed Prices and Butter

Market notes show mixed prices for animal feed with Cratcry feed at 1.40, Kasco mash at 1.70, Egg Mash at 2.16, and creamery butter around 30.30. Nearby commodities include quality feeds and country butter with varied quotes.

Kasco

Livestock And Produce Markets Timore Jan 3

Livestock prices show steady to higher trends across cattle hogs and sheep with limited offerings. In Timore cattle holdovers steady with bulls 5.50 to 6.75 and calves around 150 dealers scarce. hogs up 10 cents with 140-220 lb goods at 9.60 to 9.80. sheep and lambs generally steady to higher, active market for heifers and cows. Chicago totals show hogs 9,000 with 140-220 lb at 9.60-9.80 and cattle 2,500 with steers mostly 7.50 to 9.25 and best 10.25. sheep 5,000 with fat lambs strong to 15 higher and yearlings up to 25.

Timore Pt. Agric Georgia Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agri

Local Markets Feed Prices and Grains in Daily Listings

The Star lists daily price quotes for patent and short patent flour, cracked corn, shelled corn, corn meal, middlings, mixed feed, dairy feeds, and bacon and eggs in various bag sizes. Also shown are prices for butter, veal, lambs, turkeys, and live poultry, plus retail market flour and other staples.

Kasco RGGS Sa FU Edge Sictiaelses AB Iin Gene Sevesgex Seeaccess

Market Opens As President Speech Overshadows Trading

Wall Street opened with mixed activity as Congress and the President prepared a joint address. Bonds showed strength while rails and cotton were uneven. Retail sales slipped post Christmas but remained above last year. 2 p.m. quotations list dozen blue chips with varied moves including General Electric General Motors and U S Steel.

Congress Financial Washington Allied Chemicals American Cab American Radiator American Stel American Sugar Refi American Tel Tel American Woolen A. T Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Con. Gas Corn Ucts du Pont General Electric General Motor General Mills International Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penna. Railroad Standard Oil of N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth

Wheat and Grain Quotations Across Markets

Chicago and surrounding markets show steady grain quotes despite political uncertainties. Wheat led with slight declines and some gains in futures, while cash grain prices varied by grade with no dramatic shifts.

Senator Glass Birthday Felicitations Celebrate Virginia Senator

Borah honors Senator Glass of Virginia on his birthday, praising a long public career, unwavering principle, and respect from colleagues and the nation. He notes Glass's constructive legislation, clear mind, and deep understanding of the public good.

Senator Glass Borah Senate Virginia Glass

Deputy Officers Appointed in Frederick County

Orders entered in Frederick by Judge Philip Williams appointing Mrs Bessie Brannon deputy clerk and J W Newcome and A J Wiggenton as deputy sheriffs of Frederick County.

Frederick Philip Williams Bessie Brannon J. W. Newcome A. J. Wiggenton Frederick County

Congress Opens Fight Over Embargo Power and Veterans Bonus

Congress opened amid disputes over presidential embargo powers and a compromise veterans bonus plan. Administration bills seek discretionary embargo authority plus war material restrictions, while Chamber of Commerce opposes the bonus citing a 1.277 billion cost. Veterans groups push for payment. Roosevelt's budget discussion followed.

M. Kimball William B. Barry D-Ny William F., Brunner Edward W. Curley D NY Anthony Xyfin Ed W. Creal Cap B. Carden Allied Veterans’ Organizations Roosevelt Congress McReynolds House Foreign Airs Committee Bellif Commerce Chamber of Commerce of the United States Supreme Court NRA Treasury Capitol Slushy United Veterans’ Organizations

France Seeks League Aid for Military Support

Paris reports reliable sources say France asks League of Nations members to promise military aid similar to Britain’s guaranteed support if Italy attacks. The request centers on securing collective defense commitments amid rising tensions in Europe.

Paris France League of Nations Great Britain

County Ministers Announce Week of Prayer Themes

Pastors from multiple churches open a county wide week of prayer with assigned themes. Mon night speakers include Rev. Riggleman at Middletown and Rev. Richardson at Salem Church of the Brethren. Others host at Stephens City, Kearns Town, Macedonia, St. Pauls Lutheran, and more.

W. L. Riggleman Middletown God V. H. E. Richardson Salem Church of the W. A. Clark Stine’s Chapel Albin J. D. Russell Gore Union C. E. Seastrunk Red Bud United Brethren

Last Rites For Mrs. Argenbright Observed In Stephens City

Funeral services were held for Eliza Jane Argenbright 86 widow of B T Argenbright at 2 30 pm from the family home in Stephens City. Rev F M Lucas and Rev Snyder Alleman officiated with hymns I Would Not Live Always and Abide With Me. Pallbearers were W Lomax Parker French K Reid Gervis F Lemley Julian D Steele T Arthur Grim and William Lindamood. Interment followed in Green Hill Cemetery. Grandson Boyd M Steele, aboard the President Polk, delayed by weather, is due in New York January 6 after expected December 31 arrival.

Eliza Jane Argenbright B.T. Argenbright Stephens City F. M. Lucas Methodist Episcopal Church South Snyder Alleman Trinity Lutheran Church W. Lomax Parker French K. Reid Gervis F. Lemley Julian D Steele T. Arthur Grim William Lindamood Green Hill Cemetery Boyd M. Steele President Polk Java New York Mr. Steele W. B. Steele

Strasburg Production Credit Meeting Set for Jan 22

Julian A. Everly announces the Strasburg Production Credit Association stockholders’ meeting to elect officers and directors for the coming year. Invites will be issued to stockholders in Strasburg on January 22. The association serves Warren County and surrounding areas under federal Acts, emphasizing cooperative farming credit and member involvement.

Julian A. Everly Strasburg Everly Congress Parm Credit Administration Production Credit Association Direcors Strasburg Production Credit Association

Ten Injured In Seashore Fire At Biltmore Hotel

Ten men were injured when a general alarm fire destroyed the 100 room Biltmore Hotel in Atlantic City early today driving more than 40 guests into the street in their night clothes. The fire began in the rear of the five story frame building and hours later firefighters still fought the smouldering ruins.

Atlantic City Biltmore

House Elevator Mishap Sends Two Stories Down

An elevator on the House side of the capitol crowded with Representatives and others dropped two stories today a few minutes before Congress convened. No one was injured.

Washington House Capitol Congress

Italy Denies Mutiny Report In Lugo Di Romagna Incident

An anti Fascist Paris paper claimed Italian soldiers mutinied at Lugo di Romagna. The report from Rome said a Fascist militia member was killed and several soldiers injured as infantry prepared to depart for Ethiopia.

Tacdentoa Today Suanova Paris L’oeuvre Lugo di Romagna Rome Ethiopia

Dissentions Flare in War Nations Over Red Cross Inquiry

Sweden agrees to aid the Red Cross in funding an inquiry into the Italian air attack on the Ethiopian Rd Cross unit near Dolo Ogaden. Geneva to undertake the probe. Rome laments the assault while stressing against biased reporting. Italian volunteers call for a massive aerial enlistment as reports of mutinies unfold.

Swedish Red Cross Stockholm International Red Cross Geneva Dole Ogaden Fulvio Suvich Rome Italy Su Ttatri Fones Air Mini Tunis Tripoli

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