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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1936

Page

5

Weekend visitors and local notes in Front Royal

Front Royal society notes record visits by Mrs. W. E. Rudacille in town and long list of friends from Washington Winchester Strasburg and Falls Church. Local residents and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Stout Mr. Massie Mrs. Kendrick and others with several returning home after weekends and travels. The piece notes a canceled basketball game due to bad roads and a few hospital updates.

Robert Massie Washington, Va Massie W. R. Kendrick Frank Stout Washington Town Mrs. Stout C. J. Anderson

Federal control proposed for historic Virginia sites

Discussion in Washington centers on federal control and supervision of Ash Lawn James Monroe home, Monticello, and Williamsburg preservation. Demaray cites new national historic sites act enabling federal acquisition or oversight through agreements, with hopes for Monticello arrangements.

Zionbheck Mount Vernon Zionbeck Cammerer Williamsburg John D. Rockefeller, Jr Washington Ash Lawn Park Service James Monroe Charlottesville Jay Winston Johns Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Monticello Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association Demaray

Miss Williams Engaged to Mr Clark in Virginia

Front Royal Va January 27 The engagement of Grace Heiskell Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Williams of Flint Hill Va to Mr Frank M Clark son of Mrs Maria M Clark and the late Rev F P Clark of Washington DC is announced The wedding is planned for the latter part of March

Front Royal J. B. Williams Flint Hill Grace Heiskell Williams Frank M. Clark Maria M. Clark F. P. Clark Washington, D. C

Rivers High and Riverton Rivers Frozen by Cold Spell

Front Royal January 27 reports say both branches of the Shenandoah River at Riverton Virginia are frozen from bank to bank due to a prolonged cold spell. River levels are higher than normal and may overflow when thaw arrives.

Front Royal Shenandoah River Riverton

Rebecca Jean Collins Weds John Boyd in Washington

Miss Collins and Mrs Roy F Collins announce the marriage of their daughter Rebecca Jean Collins to Mr John Boyd of Washington DC. The ceremony occurred Saturday January 4. The bride, employed in Washington two years, and the groom, Martinsburg West Virginia native and federal employee, will reside in Washington after spending the previous weekend with the bride’s parents.

Front Royal Roy F. Collins Rebecca Jean Colling John Boyd Washington, D. C Washington Martinsburg West Va

Dam Repair Bill Aims to Cover Highway Dams

Gloucester legislator John T. Duval introduces a bill to authorize the highway department to repair or reconstruct mill pond dams that are part of the state road system. He notes heavy truck traffic increases dam damage and that owners should not bear upkeep costs for dams tied to highways. He also cites temporary bridge dangers while awaiting owner action.

Kins Hobson Chesterfield James River Dutch Cap John T. Duval Gloucester Highway Department Duval

Funeral Services for Albert C. Henry 71

The funeral for Albert C. Henry 71 who died last week at Memorial Hospital was held at Christ Episcopal Church the Rev R B Nelson officiating with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers were Asa Cris man Albert Smallwood Walter Shiner John Collins A Sirbaugh and J Nyles He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Jackson Henry survived by his widow two daughters three sons one brother and one sister He was a gardener and landscape worker long employed by Winchester residents in that trade.

Albert C. Henry Memorial Hospital Star Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson Mount Hebron Cemetery Asa Crisman Albert Smallwood Walter Shiner John Collins A. Sirbaugh J. Nyles Henry Jackson Henry Winchester

Coasting Mishaps Fatal To One At Strasburg

Two other youths were injured in weekend coasting accidents in Strasburg. Leo Atwell, 10, died from head injuries after a sled collision with a truck on the Valley Pike. Luther A. Thomas Jr., 17, and Charles Harper sustained minor injuries when their sled hit a parked car on West Clifford street. Funeral arrangements were set for the Atwell boy with services in Strasburg.

Valley Pike Strasburg Leo Atwell Joseph Artz Mason and Dixon Line Memorial Hospital Luther A. Thomas, Jr Charles Harper West Clifford Street Thomas L. A Young Thomas Artz Matin Hill A. O. Lyons Elizabeth Baltimore Christina Lois Harold Arthur Luther Billy Ritenour Earl Williams Douglas Cooley Richard Horan Gus Horan William Acree Riverview Cemetery

Pays Fine For Trespassing In Clarke County

M. K. Sandy, a farmer and timber operator near Stephens City, Frederick county, was fined 1 dollar plus 9.45 dollars costs for trespass in Clarke county. He testified he crossed John T. Lindsey’s land to reach his sawmill after the river rose and blocked the exit, believing the circumstances justified his actions.

Berryville M. K. Sandy Stephens City Frederick County L. C. Rackley John T. Lindsey Berrys Ferry Sandy Clarke County Berrys Ferry Bridge

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets Report Prices

Market listings from Baltimore and Chicago dated January 27 show detailed price ranges for apples, potatoes and other produce, poultry, and dairy goods. Chicago hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep trade notes indicate demand levels, price spreads, and directional changes.

Local Markets and Wholesale Flour Price List

The notice lists daily wholesale and retail market prices for flour bags of various weights, egg mash and scratch feed, corn meal, middlings, dairy feeds, and butter. It includes rates for 98, 48, 24, and 12 pound bag shipments, plus small lots and a bare total for some items.

Lev V'S Bane Kasco Magnolia Ccecacen Aivons Lee Mbn Geo Wseda Sascsocess Sccooes Ritorta SNGGU Ssecseassens Csessesees

Police Court Actions Reported This Morning

In police court this morning William Smith of Mansfield charged with being drunk and dis orderly assessed 15.25 dollars in fine and costs Frank Hawkins charged with petty larceny was given 15 days and costs

William Smith Mansfield Frank Hawkins

Scottsboro Case Counsel for Decatur Trial Named

Scottsboro attorney Clarence L. Watts of Huntsville Alabama represents the Morro youths as defense counsel in the five year old Scottsboro case being tried at Decatur Alabama.

Clarence L. Watts Huntsville Ala Decatur Scottsboro

Deeds Recorded in Corporation Court

Two deeds filed today. William M Richards and spouse transfer Lot 17 Angerona Torrance to William P Harty and spouse for 10 dollars and value. Executors M M Lynch and O T Ritter transfer Lots 15 and 16 Myrtle avenue to J W Knee for a total consideration of 125 dollars.

Corporation Court William M. Richards William P. Harty Angerona Torrance M. M. Lynch O. T. Ritter W. J. Whitlock Myrtle Avenue J. W. Knee

Local notice notes Edna Rowells found on Apple Pie Ridge

Mrs Edna M Rowells of the Gratchen farm Apple Pie Ridge was found. The terse line appears in a crime or missing person snippet with no further context or outcome provided.

Edna M. Rowells Apple Pie Ridge

Market In Stocks Rallies On Aircraft Rail and Utilities

New York Jan 27 Advancing prices dominated the market with strength in aircraft rail and utility shares. Leaders included American Telephone Boeing Sperry Curtiss-Wright United Aircraft Bendix U S Rubber first preferred Goodyear Electric Power and Light and others while steels fell and motors held even. Transfers reached about 2.8 million shares with sterling and francs weakening in early foreign exchange trade.

New York Glas American Telephone Boeing Sperry Curtiss-Wright United Aircraft Bendix U. S. Rubber Goodyear Electric Power and Light International Telephone Commonwealth and Souther Armour Walworth N. Y. Central Santa Fe American Can

Wheat and Grain Prices Inch Higher on Inflation Hopes

Chicago and regional markets show wheat firm with May at 101 3 4 to 7 8 cents, corn and oats mixed, barley and rye drifting. Cash grain quotes list No 2 red wheat at 1.07 1 4, mixed corn 56 1 2 to 58 1 4, soybeans No 2 yellow 84 1 2 to 85, with Baltimore and Winchester markets cited for local pricing.

Chicago Liverpool Winnipeg King George Lord Baltimore

Trial Justice Returns Guilty Verdict in Threat Case

The defendant was found guilty of threatening to shoot Miss Sarah M. Forney of this city. Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner returned the conviction this afternoon. A fine of ten dollars plus costs was imposed.

Sarah M. Forney A. J. Tavenner

10,000 SLAIN BY ITALIANS ROME CLAIMS

Rome reports ten thousand Italian soldiers killed as Ras Desta Demtu orders a stand in southern mountain passes behind Wadara. Night attacks on Italian communications lines resume as command seeks to regain strategic ground.

Rome Ras Desta Demtu Wadara

Public Sale of City Realty in Winchester Virginia

A special commissioner will sell at public auction on February 22 1936 at noon in Winchester Virginia a lot at the northeast corner of South Loudoun and East Clifford Streets designated Nos 226 and 10 fronting 29 feet on Loudoun and 140 feet on Clifford with a storeroom and a dwelling. One third cash day of sale with balance paid in one and two years by two bonds drawing 6 percent interest secured by a deed of trust and a property insurance policy.

Corporation Court Winchester Ethel T. Shirley Farmers & Nrchants National Bank & Trust Company County Court House Virginia Loudoun Street East Clifford Street Clifford Street A. Garland Williams Jas. P. Reardon Spec

VETS' BONUS BILL PASSED BY SENATORS

Congress moves on the veteran bonus as Senate 74 16 and House 346 59 approve a plan to pay in cashable bonds after June 15. Treasury prepares 38 million $50 bonds for quick distribution, with veterans choosing cash at post offices or earning 3 percent interest for nine years. President Roosevelt may seek new taxes to fund the $1 billion disbursement.

Byrnes Fea R.-Ore Clark D.- C Senate House Washington Congress Roosvelt House Alreay Treasury Roosevelt

Political Clash and Party Moves Stir Washington D.C.

Moves in Congress and White House circles stirred public attention as Smith attacked the New Deal and faced response from Roosevelt’s aides. Senators Norris Capper and Bachmann surfaced with varied views while Borah and Fish eye a Republican bid. Farm subsidies linger in committee as soil conservation plans surface. Townsend supporters push pension proposals for the elderly. Navy debates dirigible use amid a divided Cabinet on lighter-than-air craft.

Smith Roosevelt Senator Robinson Arkansas American Liberty League Donald R. Richberg NRA Ickes Norris R.-Neb Capper Carl G. Bachmann House Borah Fish Senate Agriculture Committee Wallace R.ida Agriculture Department Department Congress Navy Department Akron Macon Navy

Fasteeth powder promises secure dentures all day

Fasteeth powder keeps plates from dropping or slipping without a gummy feel. It sweetens breath and provides all day comfort praised by users and dentists. Available at druggists.

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