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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1936

Page

10

Virginia Pageants Questioned to Limit Celebrations

Branch Spalding of Fredericksburg urged a 10 year plan to curb overdone celebrations in Virginia. He warned excessive pageants could lower standards and public support and proposed a cross agency committee to guide future events. He suggested a formal commission might influence legislative requests.

Virginia Branch Spalding Fredericksburg National Park Service Wilbur C. Hall State Conservation and Development Commission Spalding State Commission On Conservation and Development State Chamber of Commerce

Nino Martini at Haple's Palace Tonight and Tuesday

Nino Martini stars in the Fox musical romance Here's To Romance at Haple's Palace today and Tuesday. Also in the cast are Genevieve Tobin Anita Lolise Maria Gambarelli Molm Schumann-Heink and Reginald Denny with a Fox news reel.

Nino Martini Palace Fox Haple’s Palace Golden Voice Genevieve Tobin Anita Lolise Maria Gambarelli Molm Schumann-Heink Reginald Denny Fox News

Price Cutter ad highlights bargains at Nutley store

The ad from Price Cutter promotes New Nucoa margarine two pounds for 37 cents and Pride of Val. Flour six pounds for 21 cents. Also offered toilet tissue three rolls for 13 cents. Sunshine Grocery at 26 E Monmouth St. advertises low prices.

New Nucoa Sunshine Grocery E. Monmouth St

Motor Casualty Toll Rises in Virginia Crashes

The Associated Press reports additional deaths and injuries from Virginia motor accidents. Sid ney Jacobson, 14, of Richmond, died after a Mechanicsville turnpike collision totaling 283 fatalities for 1936 with 23 lives lost in July. Mitchel Howard, 39, of Washington, dies from injuries in Fredericksburg hospital. C H Spalding family and others were injured near South Norfolk. Gustave Jacobson and M E Evans severely hurt in Mechanicsville crash.

Associated Press Virginia Mechanicsville Sidney Jacobson Richmond Mitchel Howard Washington Fredericksburg C. H. Spalding Staunton Ethel Louise Spalding South Norfolk Richard Beasley Hertford N. C Beasley Spaldings Virginia Beach E. L. Boyce Gustave Jacobson

Virginia crops damaged by drought across state

Virginia farmers face severe drought impact with oats hay and pastures at record low quality. Milk per cow averages 12 pounds, the lowest July 1 level since 1930, while cotton prospects are discouraging and potato production jumps to 17,790,000 bushels.

Richmond Virginia Henry M. Taylor Taylor

Fire Officials Meet Tonight Over Hose Purchase

Chief William Stryker convenes captains and wardens of fire companies tonight in the council chamber to discuss a proposed hose purchase not exceeding 4000 dollars. The measure follows a two reading approval and is likely to pass on final reading tomorrow. Winchester Park Association will also meet in the council chamber after.

William Stryker Council Winchester Park Association

CARE OF THE CAR BOOKLET PROMOTES SAVING OPERATING COSTS

The Evening Star invites readers to obtain its booklet CARE OF THE CAR. It promises prompt, generous guidance on proper vehicle care, noting cars respond best to correct handling and abuse or ignorance causes issues. Send ten cents and postage with the coupon to receive a copy.

The Evening Star

Care of the Car booklet offered for ten cents

A brief notice states a copy of the CARE OF THE CAR booklet can be obtained for ten cents in coin, with the payment enclosed. It indicates a request for state and instructions on where to send for the booklet.

Wheat Harvest Estimate Comparison Shrinks From Last Year

Wheat production was estimated at 7,476,000 bushels this year, down from 8,177,000 bushels the previous year, indicating a drop in yields and potential market impact.

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