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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1937
Page
3
A body was carried from a home in a rough wooden casket to the Italian Royal Academy where Marconi served as president. Five automobiles followed with a priest onboard as mourners paid respects beside the body during the afternoon.
Marconi's body lay in state at Farnesina Palace before a state funeral in Rome and burial in Bologna. Illness delayed final activities but he pressed microwave work with Solari. Pope Pius XI and Mussolini figures connected to the Vatican station and Italian science pay tribute.
Dr Ralph Snapp of Winchester receives national recognition with congratulatory messages from peers. A native of Winchester, he trained at Georgetown and Northwestern, practiced in Berryville, and established a Winchester office in 1927. He has led the State Dental Society Shenandoah Valley Dental Society and the Northern Virginia Dental Study Club and served on the State Board of Dental Examiners.
Mrs. Shane reported her baby Phillip abducted near their home as he played with siblings Joan seven and Allen five. A woman objected to entering the sedan and grabbed Phillip claiming she would take him. Police traced the car to Berwyn where a struggle with officers occurred. The suspect, 40, two rough to identify, refused to name herself at Hyattsville jail. The vehicle bore Washington plates.
The article explains moth control with materials for 109 gallons including copper sulphate two pounds lime four pounds and lead arsenate three pounds. Growers unable to wash fruit must omit this spray or use a substitute for lead arsenate. The only substitute that can be
The text notes using Nico tine bentonite Black Leaf 155 at 8 pounds per 100 gallons to mitigate spray residue. It claims protection for about 10 days from the date of application.
Police investigated a homicide after detectives found a man's leather wallet with 65 dollars and a woman's purse containing 11.33 in a room. Dr Howard W Neail assistant medical examiner said autopsy awaited due to advanced decomposition and the couple likely died Friday. Neail ordered an autopsy and police questioned neighbors and relatives about Chinery and his wife before last Thursday.
Special to The Star reports Harrisonburg on July 20 where G F Holsinger urged Rockingham county farmers to back a forthcoming farm bill to maintain parity. He noted purchasing power dropped from above parity to 93 cents and described contracts between the secretary of agriculture and producers, loans during surpluses, and base acreage rules to balance supply. He stressed unity among farmers and highlighted Virginia’s congressional representatives driving the measure.
Editorial and advertising service contact line for Front Royal and Warren County News lists subscription and advertising details. Telephone is Front Royal 149 R for inquiries.
Many residents and visitors are listed in a round up of weekend visits and travel. Frank Tipton and family from Washington D C stayed with Lawrence Swan and family. Gretna Wallihan visited her parents, John and Mrs. Donaldson. Alice and Hazel Swan returned from Washington. a birth titled Clara Louise to Preston and Gertrude Donnelly is noted. General S Gardner Waller and Major General Gibson with Mrs Gibson are at local homes and remount depot. travel to Blacksburg and New England trips are mentioned for several locals. bridge club host, Knight Temple attendees, and several Richmond or Hague visitors round out the social tips for Front Royal and vicinity.
Commander Harry Striner of General Joseph Wheeler Post said 300 VFW members object to the Bund salute to the swastika and to a rule requiring only German to be spoken at its 21 camps in the United States, raising protests over language and allegiance.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 from Asbury Methodist Church for Jesse Redmond 55 of Front Royal who died in Winchester Memorial Hospital from pneumonia after injuries from a Sunday morning car strike near Shenandoah National Park entrance. He is survived by four sisters and three brothers. The body was taken to his sister’s home. Car thief Dewey Vaught, arrested on hit and run charges, posted $1,000 bond.
Vernon Page and Arthur Garber of Charlottesville supervise stalling a new switchboard at the Virginia Telephone and Telegraph Company office on Jackson Street in Front Royal. The report notes the June 20 date of installation activity.
Sue, Mary and Ruth Knight say their father Albert R. Knight did not set his Lansdowne home ablaze to kill them and collect about 250000 in insurance. Knight, a former wealthy oil executive, faces arson charges.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon for James Costello from Maddox and Samsell on Main street. Reverend R. B. Clagett of the Methodist Church led the rites. Interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
A new venue named Riverside on the East Side Highway about two miles south of Front Royal will open Thursday with a dance. It was erected by Albert E. Bower and is expected to attract local patrons seeking evening entertainment in the area.
STAR JOB PRIN advertises money saving prices on services and products with limited time offers. It highlights discounts for customers and urges action to visit the storefront or contact for details. The notice presents a promotional tone and focuses on affordability.
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