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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1937

Page

7

Roosevelt Plans Inaugural Parade Review From Hermitage Replica

Washington January 16 President Roosevelts plan for a simplified inauguration includes reviewing the parade from a Hermitage replica facade as the oath is given for a second term. The event will lack an official inaugural ball though informal gatherings are expected.

Roosevelt Hermitage Washington White House Andrew Jackson Tennessee Capitol Jackson Secret Service Woodrow Wilson Dolly Madison Zachary Taylor Benjamin Harrison Taft

Pontiff Pius XI Weakens After Sleepless Night

Vatican report says Pope Pius XI grew very weak after an almost sleepless night. He insisted on a restricted schedule and received Mass before meetings with Vatican officials. Dr Milani tended to his right leg and shortness of breath through the night, leaving at 1.30 a.m. The pope remained propped up to ease breathing throughout.

Vatican City Pius XI Vatican Aminta Milani

Bank Closings Honor Robert E. Lees Birthday

Banks announce holiday closure Tuesday January 19 1937 for Robert E Lees Birthday with payments on the next banking day Wednesday January 20 1937. J H Yost cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John I Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank George B Bushnell cashier Union Bank of Winchester Harold G Brown cashier Shenandoah Valley News Bank.

Robert E. Lee J. H. Yost Cashiey Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John 1. Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank Geo. B. Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester Harold G.brown Shengadoah Valley Net’s Bank North Braddock Street Merton W. Kremer Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company G. F. Butsler

Financial gains for U.S. farmers in 1936 survey shows higher net income

Federal farm experts report 1936 net income after costs at 5.3 billion dollars, up 17 percent from 1935 and near 1929 levels. Cotton profits surged to 955 million, wheat and potatoes rose in value, while drought affected corn and wheat belts. Livestock marketing offset smaller crop volumes, with about 315 million acres harvested and overall purchasing power at a 13 year high.

Washington

Leaders In Palace Star Baby Contest List

The Evening Star reports the first 30 contestants by noon standings at the Palace Theatre event. Notables include Peggy Ann Adams Patricia Cahill Glenda Keckley Andrew Higgs Nancy James and James Coffinberger among others from the city.

Peggy Ann Adams Patricia Cahill Glenda Keckley Patricia Anne Cahill Andrew Higgs Nancy Lee James Shirley Jean Repass James Coffinberger Betty Jeane Derflinger Carol Ann Fowler Elouise Gib Goshert Anne Lloyd Mi 'Ha Lee Greene William Lee Whitacre Jon Ritchard Berry Arthur Eugenn Foster Patricia Ann Pingley Dorothy Cleventer Shirley Ann Dunn Shirley Ann Rainsberger Betty Carter Ronald Lee Adams Betty Jane Hawkins Charlene Virginia Grim Suzanne Barr Ralph Lee Jones Joan Louise Roberts Kenneth E. Brill Nancy Virginia Eagle Billy Goucenour Hortense Wooldridge

Envy Alcipades Sermon at Christ Church Boscawen

Christ Episcopal Church in Boscawen lists services with Rector Robt B Nelson preaching at 11 am on Sunday with Holy Communion at 8 am and a Sunday School at 9:45 am. A weekly prayer asks for God’s help amid dangers. Local farming data note 32 million acres plowed last spring plus 12 million acres winter wheat and a 1936 farm product volume 3 percent larger.

Boscawen Washington Robt Nelson Holy Communion Jesus Christ

Community Notes From Refuge Virginia Local Family Visits

Miss Gretta Broy spent Thursday night in Winchester with Miss Mildred Walker. News of visits and illnesses fill the county page as families travel to nearby towns and relatives alike. Multiple residents, including Elizabeth Ritenour and Wesley Bird Lucas, are mentioned with health concerns and hopeful recoveries.

Refuge Gretta Broy Winchester Mildred Walker Waldo Bennington Garland Broy Ralph Ritenour Howard Fred Cline Elmo Neff Florida James Orndoff Gladys E. R. Conner Elizabeth Ritenour Harley Ritenour Wesley Bird Lucas

Stephens City Notes In January gatherings and concerns

Mrs Boyd Steele and relatives visited Mifflin Pennsylvania for Lizzie Rennels funeral. Mrs Mary Boggs of Strasburg visits Ed Campbell. Mildred Reid ill at home. Patricia Argenbright stayed with Laura Lee Fritts in Harrisonburg. Wallace Clemons family visited Harrisonburg. David Eversole home from Winchester Memorial Hospital improved. Leslie Orndorff a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Boggs dinner guest at Campbell residence. Sally Anne Butler visits relatives. Sick list includes Wesley Byrd Lucas Raymond Sandy Jr Carrie Sue Reid and Mrs Ed Campbell.

Stephens City Boyd Steele Fffie Argenbright Holmes Argenbright L. M. Argenbright Harrisonburg Mifflin Lizzie Rennels Mary Boggs Strasburg Ed. Campbell Mildred Reid Patricia Argenbright Lauralee Fritts Wallace Clemons David Eversole Winchester Memorial Hospital Leslie Orndorff Misses Campbell Harry Butler Anne R. M. Carbaugh Wesley Byrd Lucas Raymond Sandy, Jr Carrie Sue Reid

Local social notes from Reliance and vicinity

Miss Onida Shipe visited near Middle town with Miss Louise Stickley. Miss Fisher Eastman stayed with her mother at Flint Hill while Doris Shotwell remained for the weekend. Sick list includes Mrs F L Derflinger Mrs Lowell Sargent Mr Henry Bray and Mr Thomas with mumps. Mrs Fred Willey hosted the W M A meeting last Thursday with Mrs Hunt leading.

Reliance Onida Shipe Near Middletown Louise Stickley Fisher Eastman Flint Hill Doris Shotwell F. L. Derflinger Lowell Sargent Henry Bray Thomas Fred Willey Hunt

Grimes Notes Local Moves and Community News

Claude Day of Mount Clifton moved into the remodeled Woodbine schoolhouse and will manage the orchard for McCormac. Galilee Sunday School elected officers for the year led by Superintendent Charles McVay. Arthur Orndorff and N C Hensell visited Martinsburg on business. John Leight improves after illness. Ellis Randall family plans a Winchester move as springlike weather arrives with 65 degree readings.

J. O. Chamberlin William Good Irene Brown Roert Baker Arthur Orndorff N. C. Hensell Martinsburg W. Va Martin Burmester Washington, D. C Clarence Beckey John Leight Ellis Randall Winchester

Park Concession Bids Opened for Shenandoah National Park

The Interior Department opened two bids for a Skyland Shenandoah concession with plans to build public facilities at own expense. Bidder firms are Robert A. Nordson Company of Boston and Skyline Company of Richmond. Officials expect a contract decision in three to four weeks and outline extensive development including lodges camps stores cafeterias gasoline stations and transportation.

Washington Interior Department Skyland Shenandoah National Park Robert A. Nordson Company, Inc Boston Skyline Company, Inc Richmond Mason Mangham Virginia Skyline Company Park Service Mangham Richmond Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mangham The Wade H. Adams E. Gray Linney Roanoke Big Meadows Hog Back Mountain Hog Wallow Flats Front Royal Swift Run Gap Jarman’s Gap Bear Wallow Springs

Eagles Hear Organizing Manager On Humanitarian Work

Winchester Aeria of the Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts a radio talk at 3 45 pm on the Blue Network featuring Conrad H Mann of Kansas City Missouri a 66th birthday celebration address titled The Fraternal Order of Eagles and What It Has Accomplished Along Humanitarian Lines The broadcast airs locally at No 25 West Boscawen Street and many listeners may join from home Mann a former Kansas City Chamber of Commerce president and former head of Associated Industries of Missouri is highlighted for his long service in social security related efforts.

Winchester Aeria Order of Eagles Blue National Broadcasting Company Conrad H. Mann Kansas City Mann Will Aken Friends of the Eagles

Longtime broadcaster linked to Eagles for over thirty years

A veteran broadcaster tied to the Eagles for more than three decades is credited with shaping the team’s record of membership and community impact, spanning field performance and social security related recognition.

The Eagles

Weekend visitors and church auxiliary meeting noted

Nineveh Virginia reports weekend guests of Mr and Mrs James Welsh in Front Royal. The Presbyterian Church Women's Auxiliary met at Mrs Charles Powers's home. Miss Virginia Jett recovering from grippe. Mrs B A Rowland stayed in Martinsburg last week. Mrs Lillian Humphrey and Mr D M Cloyd of Front Royal dined with Mr and Mrs J M Jett.

Nineveh James Welsh Roy Grim Front Royal The Presbyterian Church Tay Charles Powers Virginia Jett Grippe B. A. Rowland Martinsburg W. Va Lillian Humphrey D. M. Cloyd J. M. Jett

Home Demonstration Schedule For Ensuing Week

Home Demonstration agents Miss Elizabeth Farrar and Miss Ethel Fisher release the week long agenda January 18 23. Activities center on 4-H and adult groups with field work meetings and club sessions across Middletown Gore Stephens City Brucetown White Hall and Shawnee groups. All women in the communities are invited to attend the listed meetings and programs.

Elizabeth Farrar Ethel Fisher Kernstown Middletown Grange Hall Atend Gore Club Stephens City Home Economic County Club Council Margaret Larrick Brucetown White Hall Miller Bryarly Shawnee Home Demonstration Group Dudley Tichilter

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Associated Press Pontiff Christ Episcopal Church Gussie Everly Guy Everly Miss Williams Leesburg Mitchell A. C. Stickley Genevieve Grover Lee Koontz Lucian Brumback Stephens Grimes Notes Virginia Project Fraternal Order of Eagles Conrad Tt. Mann John P. Lamb Baker's Drug Store Miller's Drug Store Virginia ROCKS Pullorum W.S Massanutten Hatchery, Inc Harrisonburg, Va China Clowe Jewelry Store Diamond Store Loudoun St Falmont Avenue N. Main B. Water St V. B Care Star N. J. Wigginton Bea de Patterson Cameron Street Fairbanks- Morse Chas. F. Nelson Highland Winchester Credit Corp Piccadilly St L. D. Arnold Emma Dove Martinsburg Pike Hunter M Stine Highland Ave Tiverton Mount Williams Fairview Valley Ike Elms Cook William M Richard Apt Orchard Ave W. B. Brill A. Osborne Howard Schindel W. Cork Remington and Underwood Typewriter N. Main Street Nat. Bank Mary Yeakley Iamburger’s Firestone Auto Supplies Ela Road Il Laboratory Eedial Firestone Genuire Voltaire AL Ae TRICO Roy Universal Auto Supply & Service Stores Westinghouse Automatic Northern Virginia Power Co
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