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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

8

Dixie Theatre Tops Staunton Revival Plans by Warner Bros

Warner Brothers begins construction of the Dixie Theatre in Staunton to replace the burned New Theatre. About 1500000 is to be invested with Associated Con of Philadelphia handling the contract. John Eberson of New York designed the plans for a 900-seat air conditioned house featuring easy access, a large stage, and front rest rooms and office. Local labor will be used and Jack Forney will manage the theatre.

Staunton Warner Brothers Enterprise Associated Con of Philadelphia Structors, Inc Samuel Golder Herman R. Maier New York City Dixie New Theatre Playhouse John Eberson

Randolph Macon finals list of cadets and events

The article lists names of graduates and cadets from various towns for the Randolph Macon finals, noting Phineas Shera Boyer as salutatorian and Harold Stone as valedictorian. It describes upcoming events including cadet competitions, a battalion parade, manual of arms, and the Senior-Junior dinner with Rev H P Fox speaking. It mentions 45 graduates from 14 origins and outlines ceremony details for the 1936 class.

Randolph- Macon Manual of Arms H. P. Fox D. D Ocean Grove N. J W. Angie Smith Mt. Vernon Place Methodist — Episcopal Church South Washington, D. C Gradu Phineas 8. Boyer Alexandria Harold F. Stone Parls Church

Hospital Patient: Two Year Old Refuses to Heal

In Memorial hospital Richard Johnson a two year old child of Mrs Martha Johnson of n is recovering from a fractured leg after a fall from the family car yesterday. The accident left the bone broken and the child remains under care.

Richard Johnson Martha Johnson Memorial Tal Washington Carl D. O'Leary Washington, D. C Richard Bromley Bunny Kline Pred Kline Helen Conn Lelia Brown James J. Larrick Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Benjamin Dean Mildred Tom Sperry Geraldine Mr. Sperry Carson Dettra Winchester Fred Kline Julian Kline Clayton Henderson Marsh Run Lodge No. 47 Edward Brill Norman Brill Benny Gordon Sibley Hospital Mamie Coffman Naomi Lucy May Boyer Seitz Baltimore Jacob W. Rinker

Memorial Day and Community Life in Middletown Va

In Middletown Virginia on June 1 a Memorial Day turnout at Mount Carmel Cemetery featured Rev. W A Clark and fraternal orders. Local gatherings included visits from Washington figures, school plans, and social events across families like the Sperrys Larricks and Everlys with attending Odd Fellows and church activities.

Middletown Methodist Church Wrenn Strasburg Herbert S. Jones Earl van Dine Coville Richmond Annie Henretty Ladies’ Aid Society Sadie Harris Miss Everly Baltimore Albert Smith W. A. Everly Ruby Everly Mark Sperry Washington, D. C Trone Sperry Max Doman Washington, Va T. B. Doman Williamsburg Orville W. Wake Duke University Durham N. C Myrtle Rhodes Oneta Shipe Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Amye Clark Fredericksport State Teachers’ College Eleanor McCartney University of Virginia Dorothy Rhodes New York University New York City Georgia Wakeman Winchester Memorial Hospital Ocean View D. K. Muntzing Mount Carmel W. A. Clark Ben Rogers Frank Baker I. N. Elsen John Elizabeth Larrick R. A. Larrick C. C. Hammack Warren Charles Isabelle Hammack Washington Victor Larrick Mason and Dixon, Pa Richard Larrick Round Hill Loudoun County Laura Glenn Grover C. Lotz Grover, Jr Orion Richard Evans Evans Wilkensburg

Baltimore Markets Report on Produce and Livestock Prices

Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia fruit and produce prices led by Staymans and U S 1s apples with several varieties listed. Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets show cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges and shifts from Friday, noting June 1 classifications for spring lambs as yearlings.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia U. S Yorks U. S Maine New York U.S Baltimore Livestock S. Dent, Agric Chicago U. S. Dept. Agric

Local Market Prices and Daily Market Notes

Local wholesale and retail markets list flour grades and bag sizes with prices, plus feed and dairy items such as cracked corn shelled corn corn meal and butter. Includes scattered personal notices about visits and graduations and a brief Washington trip mention.

Uae Kasco Rae Pace Nbr Ieee Spelderstl Ee Eeeseeees Eesereers

Stock Market Ends Firm After Mixed Session in New York

Quiet buying lifted leaders in steels rails and specialties while utilities lagged and some profit taking trimmed gains. Transfers reached about 750 000 shares as American Iron and Steel Institute reports mill output at 68.2 percent of capacity up 0.3 point from last week.

New York American Iron and Steel Institute Supreme Court

Futures and Cash Wheat and Other Grain Quotations

Chicago firm wheat market with limited demand followthrough and faded advances. Some damage to spring wheat in central South Dakota, cooler northwest weather and showers temper price optimism. Closing: Wheat July 84 1/2 cents, Sept 84 1/4, Dec 86 4 1/2. Corn July 59 48 - 44, Sept 57 7/8 - 57 1/4. Maryland Baltimore and Winchester markets show spot and mill delivery quotes for wheat and corn.

Chicago South Dakota Illinois Baltimore Winchester

Mr Scully Set To Speak At Scout Meeting Tonight

John S Scully will speak at 7 30 tonight to the Boy Scout Executive Committee in the Handley Library Trustees room. His topic is the upcoming National Council meeting in Atlantic City.

John S Scully Boy Scout Executive Committee Handley Library Mr. Scully Atlantic City

Executable Delay Anchorage Dentist Reflects On Native Care

Dr. T J Pyle, dental director for the U S Bureau of Indian Affairs in Anchorage Alaska, notes the main challenge with natives is getting them to brush and care for their teeth. He adds that people might skip punctuality to endure 50 below zero weather for a chunk of ice to melt for water to rinse and brush.

Anchorage Alaska T. J. Pyle U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

Meditations On The Bible Joyful Faith Brief

The reflection urges joy as the strength of faith from Isaiah 35 10 and Jesus wedding scene. It contrasts gloom with nature’s radiance and calls for sharing joy with others. Prayer asks grace to maintain cheerful witness for Jesus’ sake. Rev E Richardson signs.

Zion Jesus God Christ Rev E. Richardson

Court Notes Sleepy Suspect and Robbery Attempt Details

Circuit Court hudged with fragmented entries. Shuler dozed off on a drunk when overpowered and jailed. Charles Ritter faces charges of attempting to rob Guy Jewell on May 9. Robie Beavers charged with escaping the convict camp near Cross Junction on April 27 and sent from Russell county for breaking into a box car. sentencing dated December 27, 1934.

Shuler Charles Ritter Guy Jewell Robie Beavers Cross Junction Beavers Russell County

Zioncheck Arrest Ordered On Sight In Washington

District of Columbia officials ordered the arrest of Representative Zioncheck on sight after a tense incident near the Capitol. He was hustled into a police car amid shouts about hand grenades as officers ended the pursuit and took him to a hospital for examination.

Zioncheck Constitution Avenue Capitol George

Zioncheck disrupts White House visit in bid to find missing bride

Representative Zioncheck, after visiting executive offices seeking the President, caused a scene with a crate of empty bottles and mothballs claimed to be for the President. He later clashed with traffic, sought a warrant, and returned to the White House hoping for a meeting.

White House Ie Garnett Zioncheck Garnett Wth Karl Kindleberger Kindleberger Zionbheck

Clarke county centennial pageant to feature multiple bands

The Clarke county centennial celebration plans a large program with at least seven brass bands and a historical pageant covering key scenes from local history. General admission is 25 cents with 30 boxes at 6 dollars per day or 10 dollars for two days, including six general admissions per box. E. K. Meade and Arthur Chrisman organize the event.

Clarke County E. K. Meade Arthur Chrisman

Decree Refers Massey Larrick Estate to Master Commissioner

May 29 1936 decree in Winchester Virginia appoints Master Commissioner to report on property transfers from J L Massey to Herbert S Larrick Trustee including liens and priorities. It sets inquiries into Massey heirship in realty conveyed in 1919, estates, taxes, and accounts with notices required weekly in a Winchester newspaper. Commissioner W E Edwards fixes June 17 1936 for proceedings at No 17 Court Square.

J. L. Massey Herbert S. Larrick Herebert S. Larrick Joseph F. Massey Nannie V. Massey John W. Eaton Genere Winchester No. 17 Court Square Virginia

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