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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1936

Page

10

Man Fugitive Caught After 16 Years On Run

Sidney Zimmerman, freed 16½ years ago after an escape in 1919, is jailed in Waynesboro to await return to Albemarle County for a robbery sentence. He fled the state penitentiary while awaiting transfer as the new year approached. He was arrested on drunkenness and concealed weapons charges.

Waynesboro Sidney Zimmerman Albemarle County Charlottesville State Penitentiary Scott Blue Ridge Mountains Zimmerman

Price Cutter ads bargain list at Sunshine Grocery

The notice advertises price cuts at Sunshine Grocery 26 E Monmouth St offering Nucoa margarine two tablespoons for 37 cents Nutley Nut Margarine two tablespoons for 21 cents Pride of Val. Flour six tablespoons for 21 cents and toilet tissue three rolls for 13 cents.

New Nucoa Sunshine Grocery E. Monmouth St

Diplomat Faints Watching Parade In Paris

Paris July 14 United States ambassador Jesse Isidor Straus fainted while viewing a Bastille Day military review from the diplomatic stand. He was rushed to his residence and placed to bed. Mrs Straus said he was not seriously ill but fatigued and expected to be up this afternoon.

Paris United States Jesse Isidor Straus

Daily Vacation Bible School enrolls 175 at Highland church

The Daily Vacation Bible School at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church entered its second week with 175 students. Superintendent roles include Mrs. Robert B. Campbell and a team of department heads and helpers across beginners to intermediate levels. commencement exercises are set for 11 o’clock Friday morning.

Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Robert B. Campbell Lillian Sheetz Jean Moling Sara Tanquarry Helen Hatcher Anne Hatcher Bess Shade Linda Morrison Margaret Gibbons

Park Leaders See Growth and Planned Improvements

Baker lauded the Park Association for a year of progress as membership climbs with about 90 new names. The secretary was asked to thank H B McCormac for a $30 pipe donation for the tennis courts while groups are urged to book park outings through Ryland Conner, C J Hartman, Jack Summers or Russell Potts. Softball interest grows and a future swimming pool for adults is planned. two pools already serve children. Contributors to the park receive twelve free tennis court uses and advisory letters to the secretary Potts or Fred Forney are requested with approvals and suggestions.

Baker Park Association H B. McCormac Ryland Conner C. J. Hartman Jack Summers Russell Potts Potts Fred Forney

Burned By Wire In Electric Shock Incident

Joseph B. Fray of Madison was severely burned by an electric shock from a switch yesterday but is not seriously injured, reported today at University Hospital in Charlottesville Virginia.

Charlottesville Joseph B. Fray Madison University Hospital

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