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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1936

Page

2

President Urges Veterans Not To Squander Bonus Funds

President Roosevelt called veterans not to fritter away the $2.5 billion World War II bonus, urging they keep cashable baby bonds for a "permanently useful" purpose. The plan seeks 3,518,191 bonds, with 50 VA offices processing applications and distribution to begin soon.

Washington Roosevelt Congress White House Veterans’ Administration Adelbert Hiller Veterans Frank T. Hines Bureau of Engraving Treasury Morgenthau

Civil Service Exams Open for Engineering Materials Inspectors

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for engineering materials inspector posts with salaries from 2000 to 2600 dollars yearly. Deductions apply toward retirement annuity. Specialties include mechanical electrical and aeronautical. Apply through J H Taylor secretary post office in this city.

United States Civil Service Commission J. H. Taylor U.S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Fire trucks to be replaced in 200k budget plan

San Francisco officials led by Chief Charles Brennan propose a 200000 dollar budget to replace 23 aging fire apparatus after eighteen years of service. The move aims to modernize equipment and improve firefighting efficiency citywide.

San Francisco Charles Brennan

Virginians to Stage Elaborate Camden Ring Horse Show

Between 75 and 100 horses in 14 classes will compete on February 15 in Camden Ring Warrenton and Middleburg Virginia residents organize The Virginians show. Exhibitors include Alvin T. Untermyer Randolph Duffey Mrs Marion Somerville and more. Judge Otto Furr presides as ribbons and a trophy are awarded in each class including a outside course with jumps.

Camden, &. C Dieburg Warrenton Camden Middleburg J. North Fletcher Waller Wilhemine Kirby Beds N. Y Viola Winmill New York Alvin T. Untermyer Randolph Duffey Marion DuPont Somerville Dwight Partridge Henry Frost Jack R. McLean F. Ambrose Clark Wilhemine Kirby Frances Thord-Gray Carroll K. Bassett Thomas H. Somerville Richard K. Mellon James Ryan Raymond Woolfe Raymond Woolfe, Mrs. Lamont Dominick, Charles P. Dubose, Jr Thomas M. Waller John M. Schiff Ward C. Belcher Charles G. Knight David R. Williams David Stone Kirkwood Stables Otto Furr Middleburg

Capitol Hill Briefs: Senate and House Panel Actions

In recess the Senate Agriculture Committee heard Solicitor General Reed on farm legislation. Commerce considers flood control law. Banking panel meets on reserve board nominations. The House debates Interior Department appropriation. Agriculture discusses farm land. Ways and Means on tax enforcement. Yesterday the Senate enacted a bonus law.

Associated Press Senate Agriculture Committee Reed Commerce Banking Reserve Board HOUSE Interior Depatt Agricult Ways and Means Wallace Foreign Relations Committee Nye R-Nd Alfred EB. Smith Liberty League Foreign Affairs Committee

Glass Approves New Appointments To Federal Reserve Board

Senator Glass endorses the six new Federal Reserve Board picks named by President Roosevelt to oversee the credit system. Eccles joins with a four year term amid prior contention, while Szymczak heads a 12 year slot and other appointees include Broderick Ransom McKee Morrison for terms ranging two to fourteen years. One agricultural seat remains vacant.

Washington Senator Glass D-Va Senate Federal Reserve Board Roosevelt Glass Marriner Eccles Utah S. Szymczak Chicago Joseph A. Broderick New York Ronald Ransom Georgia Jon McKee Ohio Ralph W. Morrison

ARAX Herbal Remedy Advertises Digestive Relief

A vintage advertisement promotes ARAX as a herbal remedy for gas stomach heartburn indigestion and constipation. It claims to improve digestion by toning the system increasing bile flow and cleansing intestines of poisons and waste with a prescription by a famous specialist. Miller's Drug at 107 N Loudoun St is listed for purchase.

Harris Arax At Millers Loudoun St

Calcium arsenate eyed as substitute for lead arsenate in orchards

New York State Experiment Station at Geneva reports calcium arsenate as a potential cooling moth spray and pesticide for chestnuts and garden pests. It notes lower cost than lead arsenate but risk of foliage burning, urges careful manufacture, testing, and region specific use while continuing search for harmless insecticides.

New York State Experiment Geneva P. J. Chapman United States Chapman New York Dr. Chapman

New Sunday services unveil Down The Corridors Of Time

Much interest was shown at Congregational Christian Church as the Sunday night program introduced two dramatic features for the series Chats Around The Fireplace. A large living fireplace stage and a grand clock scene with towering hour glasses captivated the audience and were crafted by local volunteers.

Congregational Christian Church Robert McNally Orville Hoover Clayton Pugh Canby Shanholtz Harry Racey

Handley Wins Local Basketball Championship Tourney

Handley High School dominated the annual local championship, totaling 156 points as they defeated Stephens City and edged Middletown in the series. Game results show Handley’s lopsided 38 to 19 win over Stephens City with strong play from Beeena Handley and solid performances across the lineup.

FP. F. A Handley Stephens City Middletown Beeena Handley Boyce Gfgp Seers Coeen Mee Guddith F. Wisece C. S Sandy, S Cisunshassettee Dee Crowl

Honor Roll For Kernstown School

Kernstown graded school submits its honor roll for the past report period with lists by grade. Names include Donald Boyd to Freida May Smoot in first grade and many other pupils across grades two through seven, reflecting student achievements under Principal Bry ant Harper.

Kernstown Bryant Harper Donald Boyd Junior Conner Frederick Himelright Tommy Smith Willard Spillman Jessie Donald June Grubbs Shirley Smith Freida May Smoot George Gruber Billy Jones Aubrey Swartz Katharyn Anderson Anna Marie Curl Elizabeth Grove Josephine Jenkins Clara Jones Gertrude Nicholson Anna Lee Snyder Helen Warner Richard Grove Meredith Himelright Dudley Jones Robert Lamp Douglas Ritter Bobby Smith Betty Lou Barton Minnie Donald Charlotte Rudolph Louise Conner Margaret Smallwood Jeanne Gruber Betty Anderson Geneve Fincham Allen Jones Louise Sager Toombe Bayliss Jane Jackimier Harold Cooper Donald Grubbs Ralph Lamp Carson Terault Betty Jane Clark Helen Grove Pearl Nicholson Virginia

Opponents of Virginia For Hire Track Bill Face Hearing

Opponents of Senate bill no 36 and House bill no 48 regulating for hire tracks in Virginia appear for a State Corporation Commission hearing this afternoon. W S Campfield of Staunton, secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society, directs the fight saying the bill is sugar coated to ease farm fears while aiming to eliminate most of the 14 000 small for hire truck operators in the state.

Virginia State Corporation Commission Campfied Virginia State Horticultural Society Staunton

Timber Ridge Church Moves Service to 7 P M

Timber Ridge Christian Church changes Sunday service to 7 p m due to the Rouss Fire Company Annual Memorial sermon Sunday afternoon. The adjustment ensures the church service follows the memorial event.

Timber Ridge Christian Church Rouss Fire Company Timber Ridge Christian

Recent Transfers In County Realty

The county clerk records show deeds: James P. Reardon trustee to E H White five acres along Wright Run east of Front Royal Pike for 845 dollars. A R Eshelman to Anne B Eshelman forty seven and one half acres in Shawnee district four miles southeast of Winchester for 1300 dollars. Herbert S Larrick trustee to John W Ward and William A Wolford twelve acres along Northwestern Grade two miles west of Gore for 341 dollars. Hunter M Stine et al deeded right of way to Commonwealth of Virginia along Martinsburg Pike for road widening. Belle C Fisher to Lee O Dick forty one and nineteen acres near Hopewell Church one mile from Clear Brook in Stonewall district for 5000 dollars. C C Brannon clerk to William J Cooper ninety acres along Hogue Creek in Gainesboro district tax deed.

James P. Reardon E. H. White Wright Run Front Royal Pike A. R. Eshelman Anne B. Eshelman Shawnee Winchester Herbert S. Larrick John W. Ward William A. Wolford Gore Hunter M. Stine Commonwealth of Virginia Martinsburg Pike Belle C. Fisher Lee O. Dick Hopewell Church Clearbrook Stonewall Cc. C. Brannon William J. Cooper Hogue Creek Gainesboro

Virginia Revenue Totals Rise in 1935 Tax Collections

Treasury figures show Virginia's 1935 total revenue from all sources reached 145 million 348 thousand 934 dollars and 47 cents, up from 1934. State ranks fifth in miscellaneous revenue behind New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Individual and corporate income taxes also rose nationally, with Virginia's AAA levies declining. Tobacco industry strengthens Virginia and North Carolina positions among high tax contribotors.

Washington Uncle Sam Virginia Treasury Department Old Dominion New York Illinois Pennsylvania North Carolina AAA

Costly Suit Involving Sioux Falls Banking Liquidation

The state banking department obtained circuit court permission to pay 33 cents on a $44.87 claim by Clark County Bank of Naples against the Sioux Falls Trust and Savings Bank in liquidation, but paid 65 cents to file the claim.

Sioux Falls, S. D State Banking Department Clark County Bank of Naples Sioux Falls Trust and Savings Bank

Public Sale of Desirable Frederick Co Farm

A public auction will sell the T J Place farm near Cross Junction Virginia on March 7 at 11 AM. The 283 acre property includes 160 cultivable acres 5 acres of bearing orchard 16 acres of young orchard 60 000 feet of timber and a 10 room house barn and several outbuildings. One third cash with balance in two 1 and 2 year installments at 4 percent, deed of trust and insurance. Executor Joshua Place and Dunn & Duvall auctioneers.

Winchester Virginia T. J. Place Cross Junction Joshua Place Devisees D. Dunn & Duvall

Yakima Society backs delicious apple ad plan

Washington to advertise fruit as the Yakima District Horticultural Society approves a Delici ous advertising program. George Marley and B. F. Barton were named to work with the Traffic Association sales promotion committee on the plan. Les lie Morgan, Alva Strausz, C. M. Hull, C. A. Humbert and W. F. were also listed as participants.

Yakima Wash

Sales Directory entries for farms around Winchester and Clarke County

A sequence of farm sale notices lists dates from February 6 to March 18 for holdings near Woodstock White Hall Winchester Berryville Millwood Swimley Station and Pierce's School House in Clarke County and Jefferson County West Virginia. Each entry cites seller name location and goods such as stock implements cattle hogs horses dairy cattle and feed.

W. E. Cather Woodstock J. L. Nethers White Hall O. C. Miller Winchester I. H. Zinn Stephenson W. O. Baker Hayfield A. C. Loy Strickler Farm Berryville Pike C. H. Fries Greenspring C. M. Hurst Long Branch Millwood H. C. Bailey N. Kent Street R. T. Hilleary Welltown B. V. Gore Clark Purcell Kurtz Butler R. T. Barton Apple Pie Ridge C. C. Funkhouser Charles Fritz White Post Clarke County L. Jackson Swimley Station T. C. Marcus Plotner Pierce Thomas West Jefferson County W. Va

Appointments Set for Five Year Program Committee Work

Hoyer will join the same committee on the five year program while Yoskima and Wen atchee committees plan a January 24 meeting to outline Delicious advertising.

Hoyer Yoskima Wenatchee

Priest Resigns. Beausang to Officiate in Interim

Danville Virginia reports the Rev Edmund Kiefer has resigned from Sacred Heart Cay church for health reasons. He will depart for Florida to recuperate. Pending a permanent appointment, the Rev Father Beausang will officiate in the interim.

Danville Edmund Kiefer Sacred Heart Cay Florida Father Beausang

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