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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1936

Page

6

Senator Weaver to Introduce Billboard Regulation Bill

Front Royal Virginia January 6 Senator A G Weaver heads to Richmond to push a bill regulating outdoor advertising. The measure requires a license from the Commissioner of Highways, a resident bond, permits, annual fees and a tag for each sign with penalties for violations and bans on posting near highways or curves.

Front Royal A. G. Weaver Richmond Commissioner of Highways Virginia Ce Ee

Odd Fellow Install Tuesday in Front Royal

Lodge No. 374 I O O F will install newly elected officers Tuesday evening in the Odd Fellows Hall. A Middletown team will conduct the ceremonies and Claude B. Stickley of Vaucluse will attend as grandmaster of Virginia Odd Fellows. Officers to be installed include Joseph Gore Noble Grand Jesse Greenwalt vice grand Charles Menefee recording secretary William Thomp financial secretary.

Front Royal Lodge No Odd Fellows Hall Middletown Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse Virginia Odd Fellows Joseph Gore Jesse Greenwalt Charles Menefee Rece William Thomp P. M

Theatre Building Sells For $42,000

FRONT ROYAL, Jan. 6. The Warren Park Theatre building was sold at public auction Saturday afternoon by special commissioner W. C. Armos Sr. to the Warren-Rappa Mortgage Corporation of Royal for $42,000. The purchaser did not include fixtures or trade fixtures in the two store rooms.

Front Royal Warren Park Theatre Front Royal Theatre W. C. Armos, Sr Warren-Rappa- Mortgage Corporation of Royal

Trout Denied New Trial In Front Royal Slaying

Judge Philip Williams denied a defense motion for a new trial for Wilbur F. Trout the Front Royal attorney convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Harvey Slick Saffell. Trout remains sentenced to 44 and a half years with a 90 day suspended term while attorneys pursue a writ of error to the State Supreme Court of Appeals. Bond of 5000 was renewed as Commonwealth's Attorney Downing opposed the bond.

Front Royal Philip Williams Wilbur F. Trout Harvey Slick”) Saffell Trout Warren County Williams State Supreme Court of Appeals Marvin A. Trout Commonwealth J. H. Downing Wilbur Trout W. C. Armstrong, Sr Weaver and

Condition of Rivers North River High and Muddy

Reports describe the North River at high level with muddy conditions and the South River similarly high and muddy. Observers warn of potential flooding and caution downstream communities to monitor stages and adjust plans accordingly.

North River South River

Local social notes from Front Royal Virginia reach New Year

Buddy LeRoy returns to Beckford school in Florida after holidays with Major and Mrs James Golden. Mary LeRoy leaves for Philadelphia school. Washington visitors Peggy Landsdale and Doris Dungan stay with Catherine Carter. Lovell Mauck shows pneumonia improvement. Kings Daughters circle to meet at Mrs Barr Samsell home with hostesses. Richmond visitors Robert K Carter and daughter with sister-in-law Mrs Walter Carter on Royal avenue. Helen Symons returns to Washington after visit with mother. Virginia Kingree and granddaughter Jean Ward return to Columbia Furnace from visit. Nannie Casarotti leaves for Blue Ridge Sanatorium Charlottesville. Nannie Edmonds, Lee street, a Memorial Hospital Winchester patient. Maudie Hines recovering with Washington relatives. Frank Stout and Mrs Stout visit from Washington. Billy Symons visits from Washington. Mary Casey and Moreland Venable visit with Venable family.

Robert K. Carter Richmond Walter .C. Carter Royal Avenue

Creomulsion Ad Promises Fast Relief for Chest Cold

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a fast acting remedy for chest cold bronchial irritation. It claims it goes to the seat of the trouble to soothe inflamed membranes and offers a guarantee and refund if no results from the first bottle.

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Local residents host weekend visitors and travel notes

Miss Sadie Hines of Washington spent the weekend with her parents, while Mr. and Mrs. Lynn de Lashmutt of Washington visited Mrs. de Lashmutt's parents, Judge and Mrs. Walter Almstead on Virginia avenue. Numerous locals hosted guests from Bolling Field, Millwood, Richmond, and other nearby places, and several residents planned trips to Richmond and Washington for visits and official duties.

Mary Casey Mr. Moreland’ Venable Washington Mr. Venable Mrs Cc. M. Venable Sadie Hines Mrs. W. P. Hines Lynn de Lashmutt Shirley Collins Roy FP. Collins Manor Avenue James Ambler Manassas Harry Reid Virginia Avenue Kati Jones High Street

Early reports of large dinner crowd extend along border region

Reports note a sizable dinner gathering near the North Carolina South Carolina border on March 15 1767 as January 8 is observed as a public holiday in Louisiana. The piece references Democratic customary practices spanning more than a century.

North Carolina South Carolina Louisiana

How a no trump declaration misfired in a bridge hand

A central press bridge feature explains a trickless dummy scenario. West held heavy spade and diamond honors while East aided defense. The declarer faced a 4 loss when North led poorly, costing 1,100 points in a doubled, vulnerable game.

West Awa Salts Ace North Declarer East

Washington Democratic events headline notable fundraisers

The article notes rallies and banquets on a set date. At the Number One dinner in Washington tickets cost 50 with 45 going to the party, while five Young Democratic Clubs hold a junior Jackson Day dinner at 7 39 p m with 7 50 of the 10 plate going to the war chest. Menu features celery olives bouillon turkey and desserts.

Democratic National Committee Washington District of Columbia

Harry Burton Dies Suddenly in Hagerstown

Harry Burton, 67, longtime resident of this city, died suddenly at his home in Hagerstown Md yesterday morning. He was formerly with Moh Organ Works of Hagerstown. Survived by widow Katherine Straub and sisters Minnie and Genevieve Burton, with funeral held in Hagerstown at 4 o clock today. Burial in Hagerstown.

Harry Burton Hagerstown Moh Organ Works Hagerstowtt Burton James H. Burton Katherine Straub Minnie Genevieve Burton This City Heather BreeAant Deenthion N VY Prank F New Haven, Conn Arthur G Rip Little Rock Ark Mr. Hess The Presbyterian Church

Darling coverall apron pattern for busy housekeepers

Practical kitchen coverall apron pattern for sizes small to large. Requires 2 yards of 39 inch fabric and 12 1/4 yards bias binding for medium. Pattern No 2660 costs fifteen cents with size and name details. Book and pattern together twenty five cents from Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department New York.

Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York N. Y Sint Barbara Ell Barbara Bell Times Square Station

X Ray Demonstrated Forty Years Ago Today

Dr Logan Clendening notes January 9 marks the 40th anniversary of Wilhelm Röntgen's 1896 X ray demonstration in Würzburg. The piece lauds X rays as a landmark in medicine, outlining early uses in bone disease, chest tuberculosis detection, and tumor treatment, and compares its impact to other major medical advances.

Logan Clendening Physical- Medical Institute of Wurzburg Wilhelm Konrad Rontgen Society Kolliker Bavaria W. B. Cannon

Fragmented crossword clues puzzle page teaser

A reader puzzler presents scattered cross word hints with numbers and partial phrases. Clues reference definitions, word lengths and cryptic style, including terms about water ice time and clothing items, while some lines appear garbled or truncated.

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Bureau Gussie McFall Telephone Front Royal 149-R Weaver Oval Buddy LeRoy James Golden Beckford Ormond Beach Fla Mary LeRoy Major Philadelphia Peggy Landsdale Doris Dungan Washington, D. C Catherine Carter Lovell Mauck Kings Barr Samsell William Thompson Mark Reid Helen Symons W. E. Rudacille Virginia Kingree Miss Jean Ward Columbia Purnace Nannie Casarotti Charlottesville Blue Ridge Sanatorium Nannie Edmonds Lee Street Memorial Hospital Winchester Mrs. Frank Stout Town Mrs. Stout Billy Symons W. E. Rudacile Dean Murphy Lyle Underwood Bolling Field Mr. Murphy Limeton Kenneth Gilpin Millwood Lillian Humphrey Frank Humphrey A. P. Ferguson House of Delegates Julia Ward Claude A. Stokes William E. Carson Lewin Eastham Mr. Albert Clark, Jr Mrs. Hopkins Miss Elizabeth Clarke Ralph Estes Helen Morgan State Senate William J. Olds Orville Bowen Henry Coe C. E. Foley Dr. Foley F. O. Foley Mount Jackson Ira Beaty Waverley, Va Mr. Beaty W. W. Beaty Mr. Russell Corron Brother-Inlaw Mrs. J. Grey Brentwood Long Island Scudder Griffing Luray Mae LeHew Helen Emmert Roger Emmert Bim Cook Rev Ernest Smith C. E. Chandler Strasburg R. E. Fritts Blue Ridge Avenue William Sewell Annapolis, Md Mrs. Sewell Mrs. H. H. Sherman Central Press E. V. Shepard Jsg Kqu Qiu Laura J. Baldt A. M Teachers College Columbia University Clendening Daily Cross Bend Greek Church Third Power Church Ize Safeguard Baker’s Drug Store Rene Moling & Cather Betty Shoppe W. Boscawen St T. F. Timberlake Hamburger’s Specialty Shop N. Main Street the Evening Star’s Daily the Bell Syndicate, Inc
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