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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1937

Page

2

President Roosevelt urges creation of two new departments

President Roosevelt lays out a plan to reorganize the government including two new departments and a broad executive overhaul aimed at efficiency. Critics split along lines, with Byrd stressing budget cuts and tighter agency consolidation while supporting a larger White House staff.

W Ton Roosevelt Boa Congress Wiich Byrd D-Va Capitol Hill Robinson

Senators Seek Agency Abolition to Save State Funds

A senate resolution urges abolition and reorganization of agencies to cut hundreds of millions in spending without harming legislative goals. The plan aims for economy and efficiency by coordinating agencies within current structures. If postponed, benefits may be lost. Meanwhile a Palace Theatre showing features Hat's Off with songs like Where Have You Been All My Life Twinkle Twinkle and a comedy Zilch's Hats with Fox News Reel and Shenandoah National Park footage.

Senate Palace Theatre Fox News Shenandoah Naonal Park

Mammoth Musical At Palace Today And Thursday

Mae Clarke John Payne and Helen Lynch headline a mammoth Palace show with Skeets Gallagher as the three radio renown names join the cast for today and Thursday performances at the Palace theater.

Palace Today Mae Clarke John Payne Helen Lynch Skeets Gallagher Mamouth

52 Persons Attend Demonstrations in Virginia Orchards

It was learned today that 52 persons attended pruning demonstrations held Monday in Cross Junction and Clearbrook. Demonstrations to day were at 9 30 in the Max and Paul Braithwaite orchard and at 1 30 in the L O Dick orchard. Tomorrow the events move to Middletown and Apple Pie Ridge with sessions at 9 30 and 1 30 respectively. Friday schedules include Stephens City and Welltown Pike. All interested are urged to attend amid concern over locust damage observed last summer.

Max and Paul Braithwaite Cross

Schools urged to teach automobile driving nationwide

The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch notes support for schools to teach driving skills while criticizing back seat driving as unnecessary. The column argues driving instruction could benefit students and reduce unsafe habits learned from others.

Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch

Miss Milton to Marry Mr Waite

Berryville Virginia January 13 Mrs Marshall McCormick Milton of New Brighton New York and Gloucester Virginia announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Conrad Kownslar Milton to Mr Arthur William Waite Jr son of Mrs Arthur William Waite of New Brighton and the late Mr Waite Mr Waite is with Foster and Company at 90 Broad Street New York City.

Berryville Marshall McCormick Milton New Brighton N. Y Gloucester Conrad Kownslar Milton Arthur William Waite Waite Milton Col William Byrd Lee Foster and Company Broad Street New York City

Partridge Run Store Hosts Going Out of Business Sale

Poke Beasley operates the general store in Partridge Run and heads an annual going out of business sale this week. Pete Doberry, described as the most ambitious local, vows not to quit until his wife backs his efforts.

Poke Beasley Partridge Run Pete Doberry

Berryville Bank Elects Directors

Berryville Bank elected officers for the ensuing year with no changes in personnel or policy. Officers named were President J. T. L. Jones, Vice-President J. L. Hums ton, Cashier R. M. Ware, Assistant Cashier L. F. Stolle. Directors listed include J. T. Lindsey, d. L. Ramsburg, F. M. Wray, A. Kerfoot, J. L. Hoon and J. T.

Bank of Wasterday J. T. L.jones J. L. Humston R. M. Ware L. F. Stolle J. T. Lindsey D. L. Ramsburg F. M. Wray A. Kerfoot J. L. Hoon J. T

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