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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1936
Page
2
The First Brethren Church on Berryville avenue hosts a fish story program this Wednesday at 7 45 PM. Rev E J Rohart invites all fishers and curious listeners to hear the tale of how God prepared a fish for a man plus a famous fish song preludes the story.
Tomorrow at 3 o clock the Park Playground team coached by Joe Willis faces East End A C at Park Playground A C. Lineups include Shiner Lowery Patton Cleveland Shade Dunn Mcllwee Trenary with substitutes Lofton Guess Chrismore Grimm Grimm Everhart Anderson Rogers. Proceeds fund playground activities.
Warner Bros presents Lily Pons and Henry Fonda in a romance with music by Jerome Kern at the Palace Theatre today and Tuesday. Fox Mew Reel shows with James Dunn in Bad Boy. Mothers warned against the bold hero as he clashes with a brave girl's trust.
Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald co star in the musical romance San Francisco set in 1905 1906 Barbary Coast life. The disaster fire and earthquake scenes are highlighted as major moments in the film.
County news records a flurry of guests and gatherings across Berryville and nearby towns. Families like Osbornes and Gordiers host visits. racing trips to Charles Town are noted. several weddings and house parties are recorded with ministers officiating.
Whitacre Virginia July 7 The Daily Vacation Bible School opened Monday July 6 at Rede land Church Whitacre. Hours are 8 30 to 11 30 each morning with classes for children aged six to sixteen. The school continues through this week.
A devotional meditation reflects on John 11 17 30 praising Jesus power over death and challenging readers to deepen faith. The prayer asks God not to abandon us amid fear and unbelief and to grant real trust in divine power in moments of need.
Plan Clinic BLACKSBURG July 7 with Dr J C Flynn of Kansas City Mo president of the American Veterinary Medical Association conducting a small animal clinic as part of the forty third annual Virginia State Veterinary Medical Association meeting at Virginia Tech He will speak at the banquet Thursday night and on radio from VPI studios at noon Friday.
Charles Renner and James Frye of Winchester are credited with saving Misses Mary Frye Ruby Renner and Collene Lewis when the group was swept toward deeper water in Back Creek on Sunday. The stream was about ten feet deep at the rescue site.
Dr. J. Walter Coleman appointed by the Secretary of the Interior as Superintendent of the Petersburg National Military Park, effective July 1. Coleman has served as Junior Historian since June 15, 1935 and Acting Superintendent since September 1935.
Riley's Market at No 1 Valley avenue will open to the public this evening at 7 o'clock. Owned by G W Hoye and Leonard Riley, the store occupies the old B W Sargent stand. A full page ad lists special grocery bargains and an Opening Sale souvenir package for every adult visitor. Thirty six food baskets valued at 2 each will be given away.
State Tax Commissioner C. H. Morrisett reported beer tax revenues for the year ended June 30 climbed by 252,292.95 to a total of 1,011,223.54, up from 758,930.59 last year. Consumption of 3.2 beer fell while stronger brews sold well, suggesting twice as many beer drinkers or doubled capacity among last year’s drinkers.
The article notes a widespread dip among top hitters as stars like Lou Gehrig, Arky Vaughan, Buddy Myer, and Joe Vosmik struggle against pitching. It compares 1935 averages with current marks, listing leaders such as Medwick and Camilli, and notes Hartnett Lombardi and Geh ringer among the notable declines.
In Winchester Virginia on June 27 1936 the estates of Elizabeth A Horsey deceased are offered at public auction. A lot of land near Berryville Avenue West Virginia Parkway fronts 100 feet and 200 feet deep with an eight room residence. Two adjoining building lots are offered separately or with the main property. Terms: one third cash at sale and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy.
By virtue of a deed of trust from A. A. Line and wife dated January 4 1929 and recorded in Frederick County Virginia the trustee will offer for sale at the Winchester City Court House at 11:00 AM on Saturday August 1 1936 Lot No 31 Shannon Hill east of the city limits fronting West Virginia Avenue and Knight Lane improved by a two story frame dwelling Terms: one third cash on sale day and balance in two equal annual installments secured by two bonds and deed of trust plus insurance policy T Russell Cather Trustee Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall (6-30 7-T-14-21-41)
Health Club defeated O'Sullivan 12 to 1 as Brown and Grim belted three homers combined with strong pitching by Doffiemeyer and Wisecarver. The Elks beat A. P. Stores 6 to 1, Stine working six innings to hold the line while Stine and Anderson teamed on defense and offense.
In St. Petersburg a recount of a recount started to resolve the Gulf Beach Queen contest. Mary Vic Smith was initially crowned and awarded a Cuba trip, but Agnes Bryan led in the ballot tally after another count. Smith protested and new counters were appointed as sponsors hoped the redo would end further recounts.
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