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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1936

Page

6

Weaver Beer Tax Seal Proposal Sparked by Bootlegging

Weaver offers a bill to require a state seal on beer to curb bootlegging and boost revenue. The proposal aims to check illicit sales and fund public programs, with projected annual tax intake near $100,000 if enacted.

Weaver Bill Tal Highway Department Battle Moffett The Highway Commission United States William A. Wright Topahannock Motor Vehicle Commission

Berryville Bank Holds Election

J. T. L. Jones was reelected president of the First National Bank of Berryville for the coming year. J. L. Humston as vice president, R. M. Ware cashier, and Louis Stolle assistant cashier were chosen by the board of directors after the stockholders meeting. Directors included Jones, Ramsbury, Humston, Wray, Lindsay, and Kerfoot. Frank Humston and Leona Krouse were named bookkeepers. The bank declared a 6 percent dividend and reported a $96,000 increase in deposits for the past year.

Berryville J. T. L. Jones First National Bank of J. L. Humston R. M. Ware Louis Stolle D. L. Ramsbury J. L Humston F. M. Wr

Thumbs to Fire Peoria Hopes Ride to Blaze

Levi King of East Peoria serves as a hitchhiking assistant fire chief. He was slow to react when the alarm sounded, missed the trucks, ran out, and wagged his thumb before a motorist rushed him to the blaze.

Peoria Ill Levi King East Peoria

Red Cross Expands First Aid Training Across Winchester Area

Red Cross instructors met with new executive secretary Frances Kerr to plan 1936 first aid work. Five new courses are planned including police and highway stations. Winches ter leads national highway first aid efforts with several sponsors and two lives saved locally.

Red Cross Frances Kerr Laurens Jones Round Hill Roy Fisher Taylor Barr Handley School Ada Oppie Douglas School Stephenson Charles Brucetown Woolen Company Paul Behrens Stephens City Robert Wall Robert Ayler Red Cross Highway Berryville Boyce Front Royal Winchester Middletown United States Frederick County Rotary Kiwanis Lions, Elks Daughters of the American Revolution

Appraise Estate At $91 059 65

The estate of the late John 5 Solenberger has been appraised at $91 059 65 recorded in Corporation Court. The appraisal was made by Harold G. Brown E G Rusk and J W Arthur. Executors of the estate are H M Solenberger Hugh S Solenberger and Herbert A Solenberger.

John 5.Solenberger Corporation Court Harold G. Brown E. G. Rusk J. W. Arthur H. M. Solenberger Hugh S Solenberger Herbert A. .Solenberger

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