Condition Of Shenandoah Rivers
South River is very muddy while the North River is cloudy as reported for Shenandoah River conditions.
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Shenandoah Rivers
South River
North River
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1936
Page
8
Front Royal Social Notes Mention Travel and Visits
Front Royal residents and visitors are seen on several short mentions. Mrs ae Turner Jr and her son plan to return to Sparta North Carolina. Puller Whitworth visits before aiding a ten day Scout encampment. Lyle McFall and Nancy Burgess Clarke travel for visits. The Front Royal Municipal Band is set to play at a Nineveh church festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Ae ‘Turner, Jr
Front Royal Municipal Band
Nineveh
Float Decorator Arrives to Assist Warren County Centennial
E. O. Burdy of Indiana, veteran float designer for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, arrived in Front Royal to build floats for the Warren County Centennial parade set for August 7 8 and 9. He will establish his office in the former Harry Boyer garage in Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puller Whitworth
Piedmont
W. Va
E. T. Whitworth
Powell's Fort
Front Royal Boy Scouts
Front Royal
E. O. Burdy
Indiana
Winchester
Warren County
Burdy
Harry Boyer
Pageant Director Arrives For Warren County Centennial
William Pitt Root of Fostoria Ohio representing the John B Rogers Producing Company arrived in Front Royal to direct the Warren County Centennial pageant. He met the pageant committee chaired by Mrs. Leslie Fox Keyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
William Pitt Root
Fostoria
Ohio
John B. Rogers Producing Company
Warren County
Leslie Fox Keyser
Front Royal Lions Report on Convention and Plans
Front Royal Lions Club met to hear reports from Percy Rogers and Amos Scott on the Lions Convention in Winchester. The club will sponsor a drum and bugle corps for Warren County Centennial parade and donated $15 to Troop 4 Boy Scouts camp. Mrs. D W Ritenour spoke on Winchester Hospitalization plan. William C Deming will attend the International Lions Convention in Rhode Island representing the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Front Royal Lions Club
The
Royal Club
Percy Rogers
Amos Scott
Winchester
Warren County
Front Royal Boy Scouts
D. W. Ritenour
Winchester Hospital
William C. Deming
Province
R. I
Lions Club
Benefit Dance Supports Warren County Centennial Fund
Front Royal hosts a Thursday night dance at Burkes Gateway Rendezvous with proceeds aiding the Warren County Centennial entertainment fund. Notables: J Frank Forsyth, Wallace Thoma son, and Thomas M Kerns sponsor. Master Joseph Malcolm Carson Jr of Washington DC visiting Four Winds. Capt. Frederick Hamilton of the Front Royal Remount Depot called to Nebraska for his ailing mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
J. Frank Forsyth
Wallace Thomason
Thomas M. Kerns
Burkes Gateway Rendezvous
Warren County
Joseph Malcolm Carson, Jr
Washington, D. C
Four Winds
Aubrey G. Weaver
Frederick Hamilton
Nebraska
Burke
Jimmy Doman
His
Royal Troubadours
J. Frank Forsyth, Jr
Thos. M. Kerns
Army Trucks Gather for Pennsylvania National Guard Convoy
Winchester hosts a concentration of National Guard trucks for Pennsylvania troops bound for Indiantown Gap camp. 83 trucks today, expected to reach about 220. Virginia guardsmen will later receive Pennsylvania trucks for their 4 000 soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
National Guard
Indiantown Gap
Fairgrounds
Lieut
Hollis
Pennsylvania
Virginia
VFW Convention Attendee Lee Cobb to Return Tonight
At Staunton Virginia the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention has been in session for several days with Lee Cobb commander of Winchester Post No 2123 in attendance. He is expected to return to the city tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Cobb
Winchester
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Staunton
Townsend Plan Drives Push for Constitutional Change
Cleveland July 15 Martin F Smith as temporary chairman of the Townsend convention opened with a call for a constitutional amendment to legalize the Townsend old age pension plan. He described the amendment as drafted by Dr Townsend and urged its submission to state legislatures and the nation. He urged candidates to reveal their position on adopting a memorial urging Congress to enact the Townsend plan and to submit the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Martin F. Smith
National Convention of Townsend Clubs
Dra
Dr. Townsend
Smith
Townsend
Washington
Congress
United States
Rainstorm Strikes Grimes Area Causing Roof, Tree Damage
A late yesterday afternoon storm lashed Grimes and surrounding areas in Frederick county with heavy rain hail and damaging winds. Wind toppled fences uprooted apple trees and scattered apples across D K Russell and H B McCormac orchards. Rain lasted from 3 40 to after 5 o clock and knee deep water was reported in low meadows while Gerardstown and Inwood W Va saw little rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Grimes
Lenore
White Hall
Gerrardstown
Inwood
W. Va
Harryleigh
D. K. Russell
H. B. McCormac
Checks for 1935 program received in Shawnee and Stonewall districts
Additional corn hog checks totaling 2968.92 are on file at the County Agent I Fred Stine office for contract signers in Shawnee and Stonewall districts. Miscellaneous checks raise the total received to 7383.73 with sixty cases not yet passed upon and pending checks. Minor contract details remain to be ironed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Fred Stine
Shawnee
Stonewall
New Cars For State Officers
State Officer R. E. Bayliss returned from Richmond yesterday with news of 25 new Chevrolets and 25 Plymouths bought for the Motor Vehicle patrol. New motorcycles have also been secured. The motorcycle assigned to Bayliss had previously been in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. Bayliss
Richmond
Polly Moran in Domestic Dispute at Malone Home
Officers arrived at the Malone Moran residence on North Havenhurst Drive after a call to the sheriff. Polly Moran shouted I am through with him after claiming three years of marriage. She wore a kimono and cried as deputies subdued husband Malone who resisted at the entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Moran
Malone-Moran
North Havenhurst Drive
Sheriff's Office
Schottmiller
Quarles Speaks at Kiwanis Meet
Garland R. Quarles Handley schools superintendent spoke at a Kiwanis lunch at the George Washington Hotel. He compared crime in American cities to English conditions and shared humorous tales. Plans discussed for the July 29 club outing at Jordan Springs with invitees from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland R. Quarles
Handley Schools
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Quarles
Jordan Springs
Charles Town
Hagerstown
Frederick
Martinsburg
Roe Fulkerson
Kiwanis International
Winchester
Noted Lawyer McIntyre to preside at Winchester club meeting
Noted lawyer McIntyre the presiding elder of Winchester District Methodist Episcopal Church South is expected to attend a large club gathering. Mr. Anderson, a speaker of outstanding ability, serves as general counsel to the Federation of Business Men's Association of the District of Columbia the District Democratic League and the Central Business Men's Association of the District. He is also a Washington musician directing the Y M C A Glee Club and the choir at St. Pauls Church South with Rev Dr William F Locke as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Anderson
Federation of Business Men’s Association
District of Columbia
District Democratic League
Central Business Men’s Association
Washinton
Y. M. C. A. Glee Club
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
South Washington
William F. Locke
Commodity Prices Continued From Page One
Prices in the market show little change over the past month with poultry selling lower due to drought driven marketing and higher feed costs. Cattle and hog receipts rose to the year’s largest volume. beef and pork wholesale prices eased as hot weather reduced demand. Bread and flour costs rose on drought driven wheat, while wholesale cheese and grain prices climbed sharply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Council factions clash over federation membership
A. F. L. Council says a small group of council members opposed to expelling one third of the federation's membership won the deal in yesterday's session.
Williams Rites Conducted Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Williams who died Saturday evening at 316 Amherst Street were conducted today by Rev. Dr. L A Thomas pastor of Grace Lutheran Church. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Williams
Amherst Street
L. A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Local dispute ends in gunfire during suspected intoxication
A woman described a heated confrontation with Malone during a drive home after a firefighting duty discussion. She said he appeared intoxicated and at one point brandished a pistol and attempted to fire, but the weapon misfired as the argument escalated.
Il Duce Praised For War Guidance As Sanctions End
Rome reports Mussolini praised by Fascist directorate for securing victory and ending penalties against Ethiopia. Nation-wide flag display ordered. Analysts foresee continued sanctions in practice while boosting self sufficiency and wartime production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jordan
Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Fascist Party
Ethiopia
Il Duce
League of Nations
League Assembly
Geneva
Middletown Bank Elects Officers and Dividend Vote
Middletown State Bank officers and dividend plans were approved at a stockholders meeting. A 2 percent semi annual dividend was set for July 1, representing the equivalent of a 4 percent annual payout. Directors were reelected and officers chosen. W E Cooley died last year and was not replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown State Bank
M. H. Rhodes
E. R. Sperry
E. M. Funk
E. L. Humston
John J. Pickeral
Edgar R. McDonald
Byron O. Brumback
Herbert S. Larrick
W. E. Cooley
W.W. R. Campbell
W. A. Everly
Martinsburg West Virginia Lions charter night
Between 20 and 30 members of the Winchester Lions Club attended the Martinsburg West Virginia club charter night. The new club sponsored by Charles Town Lions began with 38 members. Attending were clubs from Hagerstown Frederick Charles Town and Winchester along with Martinsburg Rotary Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce members. District governor O G Peregoy presented the charter accepted by Charles Cain president. Merlin Eckard was master of ceremonies and Bob Rileys Orchestra provided music for the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lions Club
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charles Town
Lions Club
Hagerstown
Frederick
Winchester
Charles Cain
Merlin Eckard
Bob Riley
Cut By Knife Wounds CCC Camp Member Near Paris
William P. Alexander 23, a CCC camp member near Paris, is hospitalized with a deep knife wound across his back and side. The doctor said barring infection he should be able to leave within a few days. Details of the fracas and cutting are sparse but indicate little provocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Alexander
CCC
Paris
Memorial Hospital
Alexander
Ross Furr Setto In Washington World Welterweight Show
The Capital's first three star Show of Champions features World Welterweight Champion Barney Ross, District Welterweight Champion Phil Furr, and Jack Dempsey as referee. The bout promotes charity and is arranged by promoter Joe Turner with Goldie Ahearn handling matchmaking. Ticket prices range from 1.15 to 4.60 and gate receipts aim for 30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Barney Ross
Phil Furr
Jack Dempsey
Griffith Stadium
Phil Parr
Joe Turner
Goldie Ahearn
Turner Forces
Turner
Annapolis Hotel
Goldie
9Th
E Streets
North West
Inquest and Funeral for Van Der Linden Family
The inquest Friday explored the deaths of Mrs. Smallwood and her family at Boyce and the White Post M E Church South. The quadruple funeral at Little Mountain Baptist Church drew a long crowd. interment followed in the adjoining graveyard. The mystery of the killings left attendees puzzled and unsure whether Mrs. Smallwood acted alone or why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van der Linden
Boyce
Clarence Lloyd
White Post M. E. Church
South
Mission Church of Provide
Little Mountain Baptist Church
W. W. Smallwood
Weather ushers relief as heat wanes in central Midwest
Scattered thunder showers brought local relief from a 12 day heat wave in the central Midwest and a mass of cool air spread from the Great Lakes eastward. Weather Forecaster J R Lloyd cautioned the victory is far from complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
Great Lakes
J. R. Lloyd
Federal Grand Jury to Hear 30 Plus Presentments in Norfolk
Norfolk Va July 15 Federal grand jury will consider presentments against 30 or more persons including alleged big shots in illicit liquor traffic. An official statement from District Attorney Sterling Hutchinson said no names were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Sterling Hutchinson
Japan Debates 12 Year Army Expansion Plan
Lieut General Count Juichi Terauchi presented a 12 year expansion program to Premier Koki Hirota. Total estimated cost runs to 3 trillion yen roughly 875 million dollars. Simultaneously in Madrid violence claimed five lives as authorities arrested 155 and seized arms nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Juichi Terauchi
Koki Hirota
Madrid
Spain
France Belgium agree to Locarno conference in Brussels
Paris reports France and Belgium will hold a conference of Locarno treaty signatories in Brussels on July 22. Italy refuses to participate without Germany and Britain is hesitant to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Belgium
Brussels
Italy
Germany
Great Britain
Baltimore Market Reports Slow Livestock Activity July 15
Baltimore and Chicago markets report cattle calves hogs and sheep activity. Cattle mostly steady with limited sales. hogs steady to higher by week’s end. sheep slow with some higher rail lambs and best slaughter ewes quoted. Prices include steer ranges 5.00-6.65 for various grades and hogs 10.50-11.10 for 120-210 lb. cattle and calf prices also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
North Carolina
Virginia
U. S
Eastern Shore
Maryland
Baltimore Livestock
U. S. Dept. Agric
Chicago
U. S. Dept. Agri
Gena
Local Markets Price List Summary for Grain and Feed
Local market prices list patent flours Magnol ia CryStal and other brands with bag weights and per barrel pricing. Shelled corn feed corn meal dairy feeds chick feeds and mixed feeds along with butter lambs hogs and poultry notes. The page provides unit prices for multiple product sizes and categories without narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasca
Kasco
Giseae Aiaas
Srcccees
Lexington congressman attacks collegiate veterans group at encampment banquet
At an encampment banquet a Lexington congressman criticized a collegiate veterans group as ridiculing real veterans. James Sipolski of Lexington, department commander, denounced the "veterans of future wars" in a Monday night speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Lexington
James Sipolski
Gifts and greetings cement bonds of friendship
Cities have exchanged greetings at times to strengthen friendship and amity, with gifts valued at around 150 dollars reflecting these civic bonds.
Stock Market Ends Mixed After Late Downturn
New York stocks held up much of the day but fell in the final hour under profit pressure. Various issues posted gains earlier and new five year highs were noted. the day’s turnover was the largest since April 30. Wheat and corn rose on drought worries despite rainfall in some areas. Foreign exchange showed modest moves with the franc and sterling firming slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
al. Chemical
Tel
Tob. B
Wat. Wks
Am. Woolen
Anaconda
Beth Steel (New
Chrysler
Credit
Corn Prod
du Pont de. N
Gen
Elée
Gen. Foods
Gen. Mills
Gen. Mot
Int. Harvester
Johns-Manville
Kennecott
Mont.-Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn R. R
Sears Roebuck
Son. Pac
Std. Oil N. J
Texas Corp
UN. Pacific
U. S. Steel
West UN. Tel
West, el, & M
Woolworth
Wheat and grain prices rise on Kansas City demand
Futures spike in Chicago as millers in Kansas City buy wheat in sight. Canadian crop deterioration boosts optimism, with U S cash wheat mixed across grades and corn oats barley quoted in Chicago and Baltimore markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas City
Peace profit stance voiced by VFW leader at dinner
Scott B. Squires of Klahoma City, national junior commander of the VFW, urged removing profits from war at a dinner. He said people do not want another fight but would prepare if needed and that profits should be taken out of war with the nation taking over munition plants in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott B. Squires
Klahoma City
National
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