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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
5
About 540 soil conservation work sheets have been filed by farmers and apple growers as signup nears end. County Agent I Fred Stine says committee elections will be by popular vote June 13 at 2 PM in the county courthouse. A public discussion on soil building practices will accompany the meeting.
Washington Information Bureau offers Everybody's Song Book featuring 205 songs with words and music edited by noted musicians. Includes origins of Star-Spangled Banner America and Home Sweet Home, in 144 pages, 6x9 inches, three color cover. Enclose 20 cents to order.
Public auction announced in Winchester Virginia for property at No 236 National Avenue as part of a deed of trust dated January 15 1934. The sale follows default with bid deposits of 500 dollars and all cash terms under trustees B P Harrison. Also includes related chancery reference orders and notice of commission proceedings set for June 17 1936.
A devotional reflection on thoughts shaping character. It links inner mindset to poverty, uncertainty, sorrow, and virtue, urging readers to align thoughts with God. The piece cites Mark 7 14 23 and closes with a prayer asking wisdom to surrender the mind to Christ.
Three cars were involved in a collision at the Cedar Creek bridge on Valley Pike yesterday afternoon. No injuries occurred though one car sustained heavy damage. E D Weakley of Stanley Page county attempted to pass and sideswiped a vehicle, then struck an oncoming car driven by C J Bailey of Strasburg and Winchester. Bailey swerved into the bridge rail to avoid a worse crash. Weakley took full responsibility and no charges were filed.
Pupils of the Gainesboro consolidated school named for the past term ending June 5 with grades and students listed. Those promoted from seventh grade to high school included Edith Braithwaite Bessie Ruble Edward Phelps Armilda DeHaven Nat Smith Lomax De Haven Curtis Braithwaite and Ralph McIlwee with eight others advancing conditionally.
Radio reporters will broadcast live from Public Auditorium in Cleveland for the Republican Convention. Sixty eight microphones will be provided, one for each state delegation, for use in the convention hall.
Examinations wrap up as Handley High School hosts the annual Junior-Senior dance today. Tomorrow features the Senior class final banquet and dance, followed by the Class Day program on Wednesday at 3 PM. A bonfire ends the schedule at Handley Stadium on Thursday.
Final graduation exercises will be held at Handley as Dr Charles J Smith of Roanoke College delivers the commencement address. Diplomas will be presented to seniors with other awards announced during the event.
A Winchester area man, R. D. Hayslett of Bunker Hill, reports ARAX improved his indigestion and nighttime waking after three days. He says he can eat freely, sleep through the night, and urges others with similar issues to try ARAX as explained by the local ARAX Man at Miller's, 107 North Loudoun St.
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