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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

9

Inaugural Day's Program Sees Mrs Roosevelt Busy Hostess

Mrs. D. Roosevelt served as the Capital's official hostess, greeting 600 luncheon guests and 6,000 more at the White House. She managed ceremonies, writings, and attire across a packed inaugural day, attending events with the President and guests including governors and Democratic leaders.

Bert H. Campbell D. Roosevelt White House Capitol Roosevelt Sara Delano Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson

United Brethren Council To Meet In Local Church

The Winchester District United Brethren Council meets Friday January 22 at 7 30 p m in the United Brethren Church Winchester with Dr A P Havermale conducting. Attendees include pastors district leaders directors Sunday School officers and other church officers. The gathering aims to review past quarter work and plan future efforts for the Edinbur Circuit Toms Brook Reliance Manassas Winchester Circuit Whitacre and Winchester Station.

United Brethren Church Winchester A. P. Havermale Christian Endeavor Women’s Passionary Society Ladies’ Aid Society Otterbein Guild Edinbur Circuit Toms Brook Reliance Manassas Winchester Circuit Whitacre Winchester Station

Card of Thanks for Christ Ganes

The widow of Christ Ganes thanks friends the I. C. C. F. and Re békas for services sympathy and floral tributes at his death dated 1 20 11.

Christ Ganes Rebékas

Lawmakers Extend Power to Devalue Dollar and Stabilization Fund

On Capitol Hill, legislators passed bill extending the president's authority to devalue the currency and continuing the stabilization fund. The action solidifies monetary policy tools and ensures ongoing support for economic stability initiatives.

Storm Warning Along Seaboard

Weather bureau issued storm advisory at 10 a m for northeast winds from Virginia Capes to Boston with gale force winds along the coast. Norheastward moving systems due to high pressure over New England and eastern Canada expected to affect the mid Atlantic and New Jersey tonight.

Washington Jan Weather Bureau Virginia Capes Boston Mass Middle West New England Canada Sandy Hook N. J

Striking Students Resolve Food Strike Over Vitamin Shortage

About 200 students at Florida A and M College for Negroes returned to classes after a one day dormitory stand. Business manager J R E Lee Jr said a satisfactory cut was made amid complaints of too many vitamins and not enough food.

Tallahassee Fla Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College For J. R. E. Lee

Bealed bids sought by Virginia Dept of Highways

Bids due by 10:00 A M February 2, 1937 in Richmond for multiple highway construction projects including Chesterfield Ingleside and Augusta sections with varying lengths, materials, and bridges. Plans cost 5.00 with 2 week return refund. bid guaranty 1000. contract subject to federal wage, subletting rules, and right to reject all bids.

Dept.’of Highways Richmond Rt. Prof. Co Chesterfield Lynchbore Augusta Gravel & Br FBM Creo Ingleside Esta Prook Craddock Curb Gutter U. S United States Dept. of Highways Commission

Elks Hold Last Rites For Wilbur E. Cather

Wilbur E. Cather, a renowned fruit grower, died at his North Frederick residence after a brief heart illness. Funeral services led by Society of Friends ministers were held yesterday, with Mount Hebron Dome graveside rites by Winchester Lodge Elks officers. Relatives from Detroit and Fairmont attended.

North Frederick Road Wilbur E. Cather Society of Friends Cather Ralph Boring Linmee New Walker M Annie J. Reese Mount Hebron Dome Winchester Lodge of Elks Mr. Cather J. William Hollis Norman Graber Edwin T. Snider W. B. Huntsberry Herbert Jones Grover Schlack Allen and Howell Bond Hunter Robinson T. Russell Cather J. H. Yost H. D. Puller J. Fred Thwaite Jessie Regan Detroit, Mich Ee J. Elliott Fairmont

Resinol Ointment Brings Quick Relief for Itching

An advertorial note promotes Resinol Ointment for eczema psoriasis poison ivy and rectal irritation. It claims overnight relief reduces scratching and speeds healing with its oily base. Bathing areas with Resinol Soap enhances results and nurses commonly use the product.

Resinol Dept. 4 Baltimore

Virginia Horses Sent To Aintree Grand National Starters

Nine American owned horses will start in the Grand National at Aintree on March 19. From the Piedmont region Battleship son of Man O War owned by Mrs Randolph Scott of Montpelier What Have You owned by Frank M Gould New York ridden by William B Street Warrenton Drinmore Lad by Drinmore English stallion owned by Paul Mellon Upperville and Free Wheeling son of Wrack owned by Louis E Stoddard Jr were listed among the entrants.

Aintree England Piedmont Battleship Randolph Scott Montpelier Thyster Frank M. Gould New York William B. Street Warrenton Drinmore Paul Mellon Upperville Free Wheeling Wrack Louis BE Stoddard, Jr

Susquehanna Flood Levels Decline After Rain

Eastern Pennsylvania rivers stayed below flood stage as rains eased. The Susquehanna receded toward normal, with only the headwater area near Binghamton showing a rise. At Wilkes-Barre the river was under 10 feet and at Harrisburg under 8 feet, while the Delaware system remained near normal.

Urg Pennsylvania Susquehanna Binghamton Wilkes-Barrie Harrisburg Delaware

Knotty Slaying Case Faces Grand Jury In Cleveland

Judge bound Mrs. Flossie Hartman of Dun Kard Pennsylvania over to the grand jury on murder charges. She faces care of her one month old son Wayne while jailed. Hartman allegedly shot her husband Joseph five times after finding him with another woman.

Cleveland Lewis Brucker Flossie Hartman Dunkard Hartman

Janitor Radefelt Widens Duties After Illness Strikes

In Phillipsburg Kansas Gus Radefelt, longtime courthouse janitor of 15 years, assumes county clerk duties when Jess McQueen falls ill. As Radefelt’s son becomes ill he runs the bakery, and his wife tends their son while he also cooks for county prisoners, all while keeping janitorial work.

Phillipsburg Kas Gus Radefelt Jess McQueen Radefelt

Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns Pattern Book Ad

The Barbara Bell Pattern Book offers Well Designed and Becoming patterns. Send fifteen cents for Pattern No 1946 B sizes 14 to 44 with material lists and guidance for slips and dresses. Fall book includes patterns for children juniors and mature figures. orders directed to the box below.

Barbara Bell Winchester Evening Star Times Square Station New York N. Y

License Plate Leads To Recovery Of Virginia Ham

Virginia trooper T F Stafford notes a Maryland license plate while a Warrenton ham fan pursues ham theft. J J Silvey of Amissville reports 18 hams stolen from a smokehouse. Stafford traces the car to Laurel Maryland and helps recover the meat as three men are arrested.

Virginia T. F. Stafford Warrenton Maryland J. J. Silvey Amissville Stafford Laurel Wood

Willien Dunn Higgs and Kirby Allen Held in Washington Jail

The new Williean Dunn ard Higgs and Kirby Allen are held in the Washington Ra a nock county jail as they await a hearing on theft charges.

Williean Dunnard Higgs Kirby Allen Washington Anock County

Cosmetic Firm Obtains Charter in Virginia

The State Corporation Commission grants a charter to Roban Laboratories, Inc. of Middleburg Virginia to manufacture and deal in cosmetics and chemicals. The firm is authorized for 400 shares of common stock without par value and $10,000 preferred stock, with T. Walter Fred as president.

Comission Roban Laboratories, Inc Middleburg T. Walter Fred T. Walter Pred

Rembrandt Lives Again In Laughton Film

Warner Bros CAPITOL presents Rembrandt directed by Alexander Korda starring Charles Laughton in a producer star vehicle. The biographical drama reworks the painter's life with period atmosphere and strong performances.

Rembrandt Laughton Alexander Korda Charles Laughton

Rembrandt at Capitol opens with Laughton as artist

A Grand Capito engagement presents Rembrandt detailing the Dutch master’s loves and life from Saskia’s glow to poverty in old age. Laughton delivers a grand portrayal aided by Gertrude Lawrence and Elsa Lanchester in supporting roles.

Amsterdam Rembrandt Saskia Gertrude Lawrence Elsa Lanchester

For Sale Building lots on Martinsburg Pike

For sale building lots one mile from Martinsburg Pike offered by Hunter M. Stine with dates 1-16 18 19 20 22 25. Also for sale immediately is a home at 1623 Valley Ave Winchester offered by Chas S Lowry for quick sale with contact 1-204 22-21 or Rey.

Martinsburg Pike Hunter M. Stine Chas. H. Cook Valley Pike Valley Ike Elms Cook City Water William M Richard Winchester Valley Ave Chas. S. Lowry

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