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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1936
Page
5
Readable text reports river conditions with both North River and South River listed as high and muddy, indicating elevated and turbid waters on the observed segments. The brief note provides no further measurements or dates.
Front Royal Virginia January 11 local society and town notes list Miss Catherine Carter leaving for Washington to join the Girl Scout office in February and many residents visiting Baltimore Washington Charlottesville and Staunton for events, work or holidays. The Warren County FERA office released its final December report presented by A F Clarke and Harriet Tynes before the advisory board.
Members of Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion gathered at the George Washington Hotel for a luncheon. Afterward a safety film sponsored by Chevrolet Motor Company was screened for the veterans.
Gen Browne spoke at INT ROYAL Rotary Club about mules used in U S Philipine service. He compared Philippines artillery mules with horse artillery at Fort Riley Kansas. Barry Cook was guest of honor with several attendees. A Park Theatre benefit for the Boy Scouts is planned for January 29 and 30.
Albin dealer C C Mayes purchases the Haldeman Produce Company at 23 South Kent Street. The firm becomes Mayes Produce Company and will operate as before. After March 31 the business moves to 224 North Cameron Street near Winchester Seed Company. price announcements for merchants will follow.
Weather delays construction as the Baltimore and Ohio tracks are lowered and storm sewers installed. A crew will finish track work on Monday, lowering the east side rail near the W. E. Cooper warehouse and adding guard rails on both sides to create a three-rail crossing for cars.
Governor Hoffman moves to arrest Dr John F Condon amid the Lindbergh baby case clemency bid for Bruno Hauptmann. Authorities seek details from Condon concerning possible conspirators as Court of Pardons weighs the condemned man's fate.
New York traders wrap a cautious week end with uneven activity. Transfers reach about 1,650,000 shares as some issues fade while others retain gains. Foreign exchange closes with the franc firmer at 6.64 cents and the mark up 7-8 of a cent. Major names listed include Am Can 132 1/2, Gen Elec 39 1/8, Chrysler 89, Bethlehem Steel 53 1/4, Union Pac 114, Woolworth 53 7/8, and more.
The Star lists daily market prices for patent Magnolia and Crystal brands in 98 and 48 pound bags per barrel, plus 24 and 12 pound bags. Prices cover shelled corn, corn meal in various sack sizes, middlings, mixed feed, dairy feeds, cracked corn, screenings, scratch feed, and butter products, with regional ranges and unit details.
Market notes show cattle and hogs mixed with declines in several classes while lightweights hold steady. Baltimore reports 200 cattle mostly steady to weak, hogs at 10.85 to 11.10 for 160-200 lb, sheep and vealers softer, and supplies limited with some holdovers.
Chicago futures eased as unexpectedly large domestic receipts weighed on prices. Wheat May fell to 100 7 8, corn and oats declined, with May contracts showing broad weakness across nearby and deferred months. Cash grain in Chicago showed no sales for wheat while corn and oats traded in mixed, modest ranges.
Attorney General Wilentz spoke at a prosecutor conference saying he had not been told he would be asked to detain Condon and would not resist the governor’s plan if needed. The pardon court met in secret as speculation grew that Condon’s possible testimony could delay Hauptmann’s execution. Gov Hoffman suggested Hauptmann may receive a reprieve as not the sole kidnapper, while Condon’s return or testimony could shape the case.
The funeral for Mrs. Almeda Dunlap who died at her North Kent street home Monday night was held at 3 pm Thursday at Highland Avenue Jeece Church with Rev. E B McGu kin and Rev. C H Anderson officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Maurice Murnan Richard Green Henry Barrett Benjamin Armel Russell Whitacre and Jacob Sirbaugh.
Grange in Middletown Virginia installs officers for 1936 led by Spottswood Installation team. Master Byron O Brumback, and officers including R A Wall, Ashby Brumback, Kathryn Funk, Lorene Sutphin, and Edna Bruman Bailey were sworn in. Committees announced with names of many local members. Cedar Creek Serenaders provided music. refreshments served.
Linwood Haymaker was granted a divorce from Arietta Haymaker in Frederick County Circuit Court. Judge Philip Williams signed the decree citing desertion. The mother received custody of three children. the father must pay five dollars weekly for their maintenance and education until they reach age. Depositions were taken on both sides.
Two blocks of stock sold at auction for above par. National Fruit Product Company shares valued at par $100 brought $104.25 per block of 10 to John W. Rosenberger, plus $103.76 for a five share block and $106 for another five share block whose buyers were unnamed. Thornton Bryarly purchased 10 shares of Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company stock at par $25 with two blocks of five shares priced at $27.50 and $25.
Thick fog blanketed 50 to 60 miles between Daytona Beach and Titusville causing 35 Marine Corps planes to remain on the ground in Jacksonville. Fifteen planes waited in Miami for the main group to join, with 50 planes planned to fly to Puerto Rico and then to Camaguey overnight.
Agriculture Commissioner George W. Koiner said national legislation would be needed to make any state AAA movement effective. He commented during coverage of a drive led by delegates Bustard and Neff in Richmond Virginia.
The Home Demonstration agent outlines the week January 13 18 with club meetings demonstrations and conferences. Highlights include Janet Cameron on Quick Breads and Deep Fat Frying Thursday and reorganizations for 1936 at Stephens City.
Grace Bowen 43 dies after illness at Memorial Hospital. Daughter of J M Frank and Sallie Hopkins, widow of William Bowen, leaves son Paul Frank and daughter Pearl May Bowen, plus siblings. Funeral from Centenary Reformed Church at 3 pm next Wednesday with Rev Dr Flickinger and Rev Goode. burial Mount Hebron.
An absolute divorce was granted to Mrs. Ethel M. Elliott from Raymond Elliott for desertion. Judge Philip Williams signed the decree in Frederick County Circuit Court. Custody of the children awarded to the mother with visits permitted. both parties barred from remarriage for six months.
Wil lams Harms, pianist, delivered a varied program to open the Winchester Concert Association season. The Bach Toccata and Fugue, Tausig arranged, Schumann Carnaval, Lizt pieces, and Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody were praised for clarity and musical insight. The event drew praise from the Winchester National Concert Association.
Senator Steiner and Senator Clark led negotiations with leaders of three major veterans groups over the 98 percent payment plan. The measure, passed by the House, was under discussion for a substitute.
Fox picture King of Burlesque heads to the Palace Theatre for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday engagements featuring Warner Baxter Alice Faye Jack Oakie and Arline Judge. The drama follows Baxter from Broadway glory to a society wife’s manipulation and his redemptionending in renewed success and love. It notes a recent Washington Loews Fox run.
Hable's Palace Theatre screens a Western double bill with Tim McCoy in One Way Trail and Buck Jones in The Roaring West. The program promises action and thrills and is billed as the city's biggest Saturday showcase. Also slated for Monday to Wednesday is King of Burlesque starring Warner Baxter with a star cast including Alice Faye Mona Barrie and Fats Waller.
The Mayes Produce Co formerly Haldeman Produce expresses appreciation to Mr Haldeman and his original customers for continuing their business. C C Mayes manager. January 11, 1931.
The Mt Jackson football team thanks the American Legion beste for sportsmanship and financial aid given to injured players after the Armistice Day game. Mt Jackson Va Jan 10 1936.
Notice states Frederick Co Operative Farm Bureau of Winchester Virginia will hold its annual meeting at the Court House on Saturday January 18 1936 at 1 30 PM. Members are urged to attend for officer elections and business. Secretary J L Jolliffe signs.
In the Clerk's Office of the Frederick County Virginia Circuit Court on January 10 1936 Handley Board of Trustees seeks to substitute Philip Williams Trustee in a 1924 trust. Will Atkinson Capon Springs Care and National Physician's Home Incorporated and Argyl Capon Company West Virginia corporations must appear within ten days after publication to protect their interests. Notices will run weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and another county paper. Copies will be mailed to defendants.
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