Queen's Ball Becomes Big Social Event in Berryville
Jousting meet scheduled tomorrow at 2:30 PM. Museum attracts growing crowds, closing at 6 PM daily with Sunday afternoon hours.
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Berryville
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1936
Page
1
Program of Events July 10 to 12
The schedule lists events for Friday July 10 including an 8:00 PM pageant rerun and 10:00 PM Queen's Ball at the High School Auditorium. Saturday July 11 features a 2:30 PM Tilting Tournament at the Horse Show Grounds. Sunday July 12 offers a county wide Home Coming Service in all county churches.
Clarke County Centennial features draw crowds at Berryville pageant
Torrid weather and a cloudless sky greet visitors at Berryville Virginia for Clarke County Centennial events. The pageant repeats last night to an enthusiastic audience while the queen’s ball, museum tours, and a jousting tournament attract crowds. A ten cent catalog helps spectators learn about historic artifacts on display at the museum.
Winter Time Weather Notes and CCC Snow Scene
MA Winchester reflects on winter warmth and heat records with notes on CCC workers uncovering snow in drought states. Mentions a Colorado mountain scene, a dying heat exposed python in a city zoo, and thermometers reaching 103 in the state. Warns to watch discarded cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Colorado
Winchester
Minister Ruth Owen to wed in Hyde Park ceremony
Washington July 10 The marriage of Minister Ruth Bryan Owen to Kammerjunker Kaptan Borge Rohde of the Danish king lives guards will be at Hyde Park Episcopal Church at 5 p m tomorrow President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt will attend and host a wedding supper Mrs Owen will be aided by Miss Fannie Hurst and Robert Lehman serves as best man
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ruth Bryan Owen
Kammerjunker Kaptan Borge Rohde
Hyde Park Episcopal Church
Roosevelt
Murderer Is Shot To Death At Utah State Penitentiary
Dever Green, 28, condemned for slaying three, was executed at 5 10 am by a firing squad at the Utah state penitentiary. Five riflemen fired from about 20 paces, one weapon blank. Physicians pronounced him dead. inmates demonstrated with shouts and banging on bars as the shot echoed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Dever Green
Utah State Penitentiary
Green
R. E. Davis
Davis
Safety Drive Promotes Better Driving in Community
A radio marked safety car led by Harry Hunter roamed streets to curb violations and reward compliant drivers and pedestrians with prizes from Winchester businesses. By 2:30 pm three prizes had been awarded to John Snyder Miriam Watson and Elmer Lewis as the drive continued into the evening and next day. Hunter says driving has improved already and all road users remain eligible for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Miriam Watson
Stephens City
Elmer Lewis
Hagerstown
Hunter
Urges Fourth Cover Spray For Second Brood Moths
Entomologist W. N. Hough of the Winchester Research Laboratory urges a prompt fourth cover spray next week to control the second brood cooling moth worms. Application should finish in about six days if possible. The spray uses bluestone lime and lead arsenate with optional fish oil soap to boost worm control.
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W. 8
Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Park Meeting Monday Evening
A meeting of members of the park playground committee will be held Monday evening in the council chamber at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Ladies' Aid Yard Party July 11 Double Tollgate. Eat in a cool sanitary air conditioned restaurant at The White Palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Playground
Ladies’ Aid
White Palace
Famine-Killed Millions in Szechuen Province
Relief workers estimate five million deaths in northern Szechuen due to a severe drought. Millions more face death or famine as crops fail and the relief effort struggles to reach affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chengtu
Szechuen Province
China
Szechenen
Mrs Yates Named Administratrix of Deceased Husband Estate
Mrs Eleanor M. Yates of Middletown has qualified as administratrix of W. S. Yates estate. Bond of 2500 with Amsterdam Surety Co of New York as security. Assets listed include M Hodes M E Kline J Park Everly H L McCann and R Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor M. Yates
Middletown
W. S. Yates
Amsterdam Surety Company of
New York
M.hodes
M. E. Kline
J. Park Everly
H. L. McCann
R. Smith
Notice of Business Sale to Wayne Omps
Public notice from W. O. Parlett stating the sale of his undertaking business to Wayne Omps. Parlett thanks former clients and recommends Omps, who has served as assistant for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Omps
Mr. Omps
W. O. Parlett
Hillyard Wallpaper Paint Co Sale On Hats
Hats sold at 1.00 each or 2 for 1.00 with prices reduced from 1.95 to 5.95. Advertisement for Margaret L. Hodgson listing painting and decorating services and decor supplies.
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Hillyard Wallpaper & Paint Co
Margaret L. Hodgson
Riley's Market Food Headquarters Readadv
Riley's Market advertises a food headquarters listing in Readadv dated July 6, featuring a local grocery outlet and promotional offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley’s Market Food
Readadv
Cp-1t
Virginia restricts wine beer sales after curfew in July
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board imposed new curfew rules banning wine and beer sales after 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. in summer and 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. in winter, plus no sales after midnight Saturdays. Effective July 20, the rules target nightlife while home consumption remains allowed. licenses must ensure tables are cleared at curfew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
General Assembly
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Alexandria
Arlington County
City Issues Building Permits Totals Near 1935 Level
Building permits issued so far this year total 110 590 dollars versus 123 250 for the entire 1935 year at City Manager Arthur Field s office The June permit total 14 500 compares with 47 950 in June last year due to the post office enlargement The following permits were issued last month L L Hockman 5 South Washington addition 200 E L Henry South Braddock Apartments double house with store 4 000 S M and Virginia Davis oe Avenue dwelling 5 Richards and Nicodemus Loudoun and Richards avenue remodeling filling station 2 000 Linwood Barnett Shryock avenue dwelling 3 000 John W Nail North Loudoun street paint shop 300 July permits only two issued Continued on page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Field
L. L. Hockman
South Washington Street
E. L. Henry
South Braddock
Virginia Davis
Oe Avenue
Richards and Nicodemus
Loudoun
Richards Avenue
Linwood Barnett
Shryock Avenue
John W. Nail
North Loudoun Street
Thaden Seeks Light Plane Speed Record Near New Market
Louise Thaden, aviatrix with the Bureau of Air Commerce, will attempt a 62 mile speed record over a 100 kilometer course near New Market Virginia. Captain Ben King will act as timer and the National Aeronautic Association will recognize records for Federation Aeronautique Internationale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Louise Thaden
Aviatrix
United States Bureau of Air Commerce
Pittsburgh
Capon Road
E. L. Campbell
Strasburg
National Aeronautic Association
Federation Aeronautiqué Internationale
France
Ben King
Washington
Arry H. Martz
Miss Thaden
King
United States
Bureau of Air Commerce
Helen Richey
Helen MacCloskey
Chicago
Richey
MacCloskey
Thaden
Kansas City
NAA
Commerce Department
Federation Aeronautique Internationale
Heat Death Toll Surpasses 300 as Virginia swelters
Unparalleled July heat scorched Virginia with readings up to 108 in Petersburg and 105 in Roanoke. Drought relief plans formed with the WPA to aid 14 southwest counties, with committees to process farmer relief and possible rehousing aid among agencies ready to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Petersburg
Roanoke
Winchester
Lynchburg
Danville
Tazewell
WPA
Sidney T. Adair
William A. Smith
Adair
Soil Conservation Service
Rehabilitation Division
The
Resettlement Administration
Tries to Flee Dreaded Chair Ends In Spectacular Fall
Henry Grier a 43 year old Winston Salem Negro attempted to escape the death chair in a dramatic 20 foot plunge from a third tier to a concrete floor at the state penitentiary. He was brought to the death chamber at 12 36 PM and killed by electric current administered in one shot for two minutes and 34 seconds. He had asked to shake hands with fellow inmates before execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Henry Grier
Winston-Salem
Grier
G. 8. Coleman
Madness-Fueled Massacre Ends in Suicide at Indiana Harbor
Celestino P. Gonzalez, 36, killed his wife 33 and six children ages 16 to 7 plus roomer Jose Aro, with an ax in their home and then killed himself. Police cited jealousy and ill health amid extreme heat as motives. Aro died in a locker room at the Inland Steel Co plant. Planned coroner verdicts and burial arrangements followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Celestino P. Gonzalez
Yeereee
Lake County
Gonzalez
Jose Aro
Inland Steel Company
Fire Leaders To Convene Monday
A meeting of the fire captains and fire wardens will be held Monday evening at 7 o'clock in the council chamber to discuss purchasing fire hose recently authorized by the council. Chief William Stryker called the meeting. A delegation of firemen urged more hose at Tuesday’s council session. The council passed an ordinance authorizing up to 34,000 from next year’s budget for the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
William Stryker
Girls To Play A Donkey Game By Recreation Council
A girls team sponsored by the Recreation Council will face a boys softball squad in a Donkey Baseball Game tomorrow night at 8:15. Lineup includes Goldie Haines, Marjorie Lowery, Marjorie Pugh, Lillie Smith, Juanita Smith, Peggie Lowery, Clara Moore, Louise Foreman, Dorothy Copenhaver with substitutes Esther Whitacre and Ethel Trenary. Proceeds go to the playgrounds fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Recreation Council
Myrtle Chrismore
Misses Goldie Haines
Marjorie Lowery
Marjorie Pugh
Lillie Smith
Juanita Smith
Peggie Lowery
Clara Moore
Louise Foreman
Dorothy Copenhaver
Esther Whitacre
Ethel Trenary
Chrismore
Yard Party at Macedonia Church Seeks Benefit
A yard party at Macedonia Church on July 15 supports the Young People’s League with music. Also announced is the opening of the Mayflower Restaurant at 902 S Braddock St with Mrs Catherine Forrest as proprietor starting July 11 offering home cooked food and quick service.
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Macedonia Church
Young People’s League
Mayflower
S. Braddock St
Catherine Forrest
Edgewood offer shows porch shades and parking space
A compact notice describes beer sandwiches and dancing at The Edgewood. It mentions unlimited parking 3 miles out Front Royal road and lists O J Mercier and Mer Porch Shades as related items. The brief indicates a simple promotional or social event setup with vendor references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front
Royal Road
Edgewood
O. J. Mercier
Mer
Roosevelt defers campaigning in August
President Roosevelt said he did not expect to campaign much in August as his plans remain indefinite and he focuses on other duties in Washington July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Chicken Salad Supper at Burnt Factory Church
A chicken salad supper is planned at Burnt Factory Church on Thursday July 16 starting at 6 p m. The event is open to all and serves as a community gathering with proceeds benefiting church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnt Factory Church
Shannon Hill property to be sold at noon tomorrow
The Shannon Hill estate, home of late Elizabeth Horsey, will be sold at noon tomorrow in front of the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon Hill
Elizabeth Horsey
Court House
New York Farmers Ready To Offer Pasture Lands For Cattle
New York farmers prepared to offer pasture lands sufficient to feed 40 000 to 50 000 head of cattle from the drought belt. Temperatures climbed nationwide as heatwave expanded with forecasts of light showers in some Dakotas Minnesota and Nebraska. Roosevelt announced 175 000 WPA jobs authorized in drought areas and loans to small cattle owners to move cattle as USDA and AAA efforts continued to boost feed and conserve soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Yesir
North Central
East
Middle West
Rooseaee
Washington
Roosevelt
Northwest
Southwest
AAA
Rural Resettlement Administration
Weather in Winchester Daily Readings
The Star presents today temperatures and conditions from the Winchester Research Laboratory. Today’s high 104.4 degrees and low 17.0 with humidity around 45 percent. A year ago today the high was 90 and the low 67 with humidity 80 to 85 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Winchester Research Laboratory
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Angel
Ean Horse Show
Berryville High School
A. Willis Roth
Hymen’s Altar
Rohde
Delbert Green
Board
Fed
Eral Bureau of Air Com
Merce
Winchester Evening Star
Negro
Moling & Cather
Mr. Roosevelt
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