Condition of Rivers North and South High and Muddy
The report notes the North River is high and muddy while the South River is high and muddy. Conditions may affect navigation and watershed activity in the region.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1936
Page
8
Royal VA Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Events
Gol Carroll Menefee visits Front Royal on business while Dr. Steele conducts a vision clinic for Warren County pupils with twenty six children assisted. Local residents and guests travel between Sperryville Fort Gay The Plains Rogers Mich and Richmond for family and professional reasons. Notables attend a Richmond dinner and ball with state officials and theatre owners of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
State Board of Health
Richmond
Warren Counnty
John Marshall Hotel
Virginia
James H. Price
Ashton Dovell
Winnie Weaver
Aubrey G. Weaver
O. V. Hangar
House of Delegates
Griffith Dodson
P T A January Meeting Held at High School
The January meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association convened in the high school auditorium with strong attendance. Miss Trout English teacher and girls basketball coach spoke on "The Importance of a High School Gymnasium" as music flowed from Faye Mitchell Gertrude Hale and Elizabeth Franklin.
Meeks Friends And Foes Seek Market Director Dismissal
STATE CAPITOL Richmond Va Jan 15 The State Agricultural Board will hear renewed demands for the removal of J H Meek as market director of the rural department Purcell McCue of Greenwood and other Meek foes will urge dismissal Defenders of Meek will ask the board to keep him in office The dispute follows a year of agitation and previous board action in his favor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Richmond
State Agricultural Board
State Office
J. H. Meek
Rural Department
Purcell McCue
Greenwood
Virginia State Articultural Society
Meek
G. W
Banks Organize For Next Year
Citizens National Bank stockholders re-elect directors O R Bowen J G Tapp R W Buttsfield T B Duncan W C Weaver Elliott Marshall G O Leach W V Robinson and B S Atwood. Officers named include president O R Bowen and cashier Eugene K Davis with J Frank Compton as teller. Bank of Warren re-elects directors W W Sonner George C Ramsey John H Downing L F Hansbrough I H Trout B J Hillidge. officers as president W W Sonner and cashier Mark Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Citizens National Bank
O. R. Bowen
J. G. Tapp
R. W. Buttsfield
T. 8. Duncan
W. C. Weaver
Elliott Marshall
G. O. Leach
W. V. Robinson
B. 8. Atwood
T. S. Duncan
Eugene K. Davis
J. Frank Compton
Ruth Sonner
Landon Haley
Bank of Warren
W. W. Sonner
George C. Ramsey
John H. Downing
L. F.hansbrough
I. H. Trout
B. J. Hillidge
Mark Turner
S. C. Payne
W. E. Collins
Toms Brook To Play Tonight
Warren county high school girls and boys basketball host Tom's Brook high school tonight at 7.30 on Randolph Macon Academy court. First local game of the season draws a large crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Warren County High School
Tom’s Brook High School
Randolph-Macon Academy
Washington High School
Rappahannock County
Randolph-Macon
Glass Discusses Virginia Judgeship With President
Senator Glass met with President Roosevelt to discuss the appointment of a new federal judge for the eastern district of Virginia. He indicated an early selection is in prospect with more than a dozen candidates endorsed by bar groups across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Roosevelt
Glass
White House
Congress
Bench Warrant for Sick John C Gray in Roanoke
A bench warrant was issued for John Cooke Gray, 69, brother of Admiral Cary T. Grayson, by Judge John Paul in Roanoke on a complaint from District Attorney Joseph H. Chitwood. Marshal John W. Stuart was told to follow normal rules and not remove Gray unless his condition warrants. Gray, patient at the University of Virginia Hospital, must appear Monday for a hearing on possible removal to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Joseph H. Chitwood
John Paul
John Cooke Grayson
Cary T. Grayson
American Red Cross
John W. Stuart
Washington
University of Virginia Hospital
New Municipal Building Nears Completion On Royal Avenue
A new municipal building on Royal Avenue is nearly finished and will house the town manager’s office the Community Library and the Relief Fire Department by February 1. An at home event for residents is planned for Monday February 3 with a town council inspection conducted Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Royal Avenue
L. B. Dutrow
Relief Fire Department
Fleet to hold practice games in East part of fleet
Secretary Swanson announced plans to send part of the fleet on visits to Atlantic ports after maneuvers in West Central American Waters to be called Fleet Problem XVI. The return voyage will include calls to the Atlantic Gulf and Texas ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Washington
Atlantic
Swanson
Gulf and Texas
Baltimore and Chicago Market Roundup Report
Baltimore and Chicago livestock and produce markets show steady hogs and cows with softer calves and heifers. In Baltimore cattle and calves move weak to steady, while hogs hold near steady. Chicago hogs higher on the day with some large loads, cattle demand mixed and lambs steady to higher. Baltimore poultry and dairy products show unchanged prices across several categories with mixed feed, butter, and eggs reported at stable levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
U. S
Chicago
Local Markets: Market Reports From The Star
The Star notes daily market listings are correct but may contain typographical errors for which the newspaper does not take responsibility. Readers should verify figures and details before acting on the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Short patent Crystal feed prices list by bag and bushel
A dated price table shows Crystal brand feed with 98 lb, 48 lb, 24 lb, and 12 lb bags per barrel prices ranging from 5.40 to 6.70 plus smaller bag prices and various feed types including corn meal egg mash and dairy feeds. Also lists butter and livestock prices intermittently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Kasco
Titecens Lee Tpo
Waneuwesbeuleee
Abdieea Wlanta
Seana Ksi
Cseese
Sseseseeeee
Immense French Plane Upset By Sudden Squall
In Pensacola Florida a giant French transatlantic seaplane named Lieutenant De Vaisseau Paris capsized after a squall of 47 miles per hour. The craft with a nine man crew was empty at the moment, lying bottom up in 20 feet of water. Officials postponed damage estimates pending inquiry. The six meter craft weighed 37 tons and housed 75 passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
de Vaisseau
Paris
Board Awards Dog Fund Claims This Month
The Board of Supervisors ordered payment of six dog fund claims this month. Two claims were for bobcats and the total amount paid was recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Stock Market Stirs With Oil and Specialty Gains
New York January 15 traders saw moderate activity with oils and specialty shares leading strength while many issues held within narrow ranges. Foreign exchange moved little as the franc rose fractions and sterling remained steady. notable prices included American Telephone and Telegraph at 159 3 8 and U S Steel at 48 1 4 with a slate of others in the 20s to 70s range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wheat and grain quotations slip on bearish World news
Chicago futures drifted lower with late dips erasing prior gains. May wheat fell to 99 3-4, corn around 60, oats down 1-8, while provisions held steady. Cash grain in Chicago showed minimal activity and varied bids, with rye and barley quoted at modest levels. Baltimore wheat and corn prices also listed with mill delivery quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Chicago
Baltimore
Summary of livestock losses and payments by names
The record lists payments for animal losses including 1 sheep for $5.50 by R. F. Samsell, 1 hog for $30 by S. J. Shearer, 1 ewe for $6 by E. M. Funk, bobcats at $5 each for Kermit Slonaker and G. C. Martin, and $12 by E. W. Adams. The total reaches $63.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Samsell
S. J. Shearer
E. M. Funk
Kermit Slonaker
G. C. Martin
E. W. Adams
Greyhound Bus Skids On Ice Bridge Near Covington
A Greyhound bus traveling from Roanoke to Clifton Forge skidded on an ice covered bridge over the James River at Eagle Rock. The bus lurched to the side and stopped 100 feet from the water, saved by the bridge guard rail. No injuries were reported. passengers including Judge Benjamin Haden were moved to a school bus and brought to Clifton Forge 20 minutes late. The bus was left at Eagle Rock for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Hopewell
Greyhound
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
James River
Eagle Rock
Benjamin Haden
Alleghany Circuit Court
Botetourt County
Rescuers Dig Through Boggy Marshes for Plane Crash Victims
Rescue workers slogged through swampy bogs to recover 17 victims after a twin motor Douglas liner crashed into trees near Goodwin Arkansas route 70. Coroner J. C. Crawford oversaw the inquest as officials planned transport of bodies to Memphis for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Crawford
St. Francis County
Cecil West
Little Rock
W. S. Hardwicke
Beardstown
Ill
Crawford
Gaylord Dover
Palestine
Ark
Broadway of America
Arkansas
Glenn Williamson
Lake Littlejohn
Department of Commerce
Department
Jack Jones
Fort Worth
M. E. Davis
Goodwin
Plane Crash Victims List From Fort Worth Flight
The wreckage of the liner lay mangled in swamp and trees after a Newark to Los Angeles route disaster. Passengers include W. R. Dyess from Little Rock and R. H. McNair Jr. Also aboard were Frank C. Hart of New York and pilot Gerald V. Marshall with 9,400 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Dyess
Works Progress
Arkansas
R. H. McNair, Jr
Little Rock
Frank C. Hart
New Yorker
Hartel Products Company
Florence Hatzelz
Greenwich Village
Newark
N. J
Los Angeles
Gerald V. Marshall
Glenn Freeland
Joplin
Perla Gasparini
Fort Worth
Charles Altschul
North Central
Glendale
Calif
J. C. Cahn
South Pimpau Blvd
8. Horowitz
B. Horo
N. Porter
Third
Lehi Streets
Philadelphia
Henry W. Flato, Jr
Laredo
Tex
Sam Schwartz
Apollo Hotel
Atlantic City
Superstitious Sign: Cock Crows Predict Early Death
A traditional belief holds that a cock crowing at a specific hour for two or three nights in succession signals imminent death for a nearby person. The omen reflects folk customs linking birdsong to misfortune.
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Front Royal News
Mr. C. M. Venable
Lions Club
Royal Inn
H. L. Good
Fort Gay
Waugh Brothers
Tors
Skyline Drive
Omer Maddox
E. E. Walter
the Plains
Mrs
Charlie Curl
Frank Daniels
Orange
William Henry
Roy Pitcock
Pitcock
R. E. Purdum
William Leach
Elizabeth
Reto Island Ford
Mr. Leach
Mrs. Thornt Leach
Fred van Ness Bradley
Rogers, Mich
G. V. Stuart
H. H. Downing
W. R. Lee
Capt. Sager
Remount Depot
A. C. Carson
Julian N. Major
Beverley F. Browne
Hunter McGuire
H. B. McCormac
Frank Hack
Winchester
P.T. A
Toms Brook
Ake
al Chem
Am. Tel. & Tel
Beth. Steel
Chrysler
Con
Int. Harvester
Johns Man
Mont.Ward
N. Y. Cent
Penn. R. R
Sears ‘Roebuck
Ltd. Oil of N. J
Texas Corp
UN Pac
U. S. Steel
Woolworth
Winchester Markets
Memphis
Philadelphia's Municipal Auditorium
Municipal Auditorium
Marcantonio
America
West Virginia
Vito Marcantonio
Sonja
Maribel Vinson
Sonja Henie
Norway
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Germany
U.S
Patent Office
Stanley
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Hewin
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Lee W. Stanley
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