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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

7

Prospects For Virginia Apple Crop Show Mixed Outlook

The Martinsburg Evening Journal notes a large bloom across the Eastern Panhandle but actual yields vary by county. West Virginia faces a fifth consecutive short crop, with Hampshire and Virginia shows lighter than last year while Morgan County eyes a strong prospect. Experts cite moisture, pests, and spray injuries as key factors in potential fruit set.

Coe Eastern Panhandle Martinsburg West Virginia Virginia Northwest New York State Massachusetts New England Canada Panhandle Hampshire County Eastern Berkeley County Jefferson Hampshire York Ohio Valley Frederick County L. P. Baetjer University Experiment Farm

Harrisonburg Wins Third Straight Game In Slugging Showdown

Harrisonburg defeated Charlottesville 18 to 5 for its third consecutive win in the Valley League. Goldie Lowery collected four singles to raise his average to .500 in league play, while Andy Andreoli pitched seven innings of five earned runs allowed and contributed two doubles. Charlottesville used four pitchers to try to stem the surge as the Elks fell behind early and could not recover.

Inburg Harrisonburg Charlottesville Charlottes Goldie Lowery Lowery Andy Andreoli Elks Andreoli Bennie Huffman Garland Ignasiak Bennie Hufman Shag Huffman Baker Ben Huffman Kibler Sargent Tucker W. Lohr Elk Beal Harrisonbirg Utz Luc Costello Taylor

Mrs Fletcher Gives Bridge Lessons In Greencastle

Mrs Pletcher a master Culbertson bridge teacher returned home to Greencastle after four large enthusiastic classes at Thornhill Manor on South Washington street. The sessions featured many Winchester Clarke county residents with more meetings planned next week.

Pred Fletcher Greencastle Thornhill Manor South Washington Street Winchester Clarke County Nelson Page Hunter H. McGuire John M. Steck Joseph Wright Harry K. Russell Burr P. Harrison Clay deGrange James P. Reardon Ben. Arthur John Woolfolk Gibson Bradfield Newell Agnes Page Percy Randolph Robert Randolph Kenneth N. Gilpin Ben. Randolph F. A. Read Ewart Johnston Henry B. Gilpin Lewis M. Allen Frank N. Hack B. B. Dutton Mary Miller Anne Brooke Kern Mary Virginia Steck Virginia Cover Russell Bennie Thomas Phyllis Meem Richard Bower Emma Ginn Baker A. H. Morgan Fletcher

Favorite Songs Booklet from Washington Information Bureau

The Washington Information Bureau offers Everybody's Song Book in a popular edition featuring 205 songs for voice and piano. It includes patriotic airs historical notes hymns Christmas carols and marching tunes in 144 pages and is completely indexed for easy song selection. Use this coupon.

Washington Information Bureau

Purchase Offer for Everybody's Song Book Enclosed

A note accompanies twenty cents in a package offering a copy of Everybody's Song Book. The sender indicates careful wrapping and requests a copy in return. No additional details on sender or recipient are provided.

Wrist watches awarded to Handley seniors at store contest

Hodgson and Brown jewelers presented Westfield wrist watches and Bulova products to Elizabeth Huyett and Ray Barrett, Handley High School seniors. The twelfth annual watch contest used a clock started June 2 that ran over time, stopping at 9 35 a m. today with seniors' names on its face marking winners.

Handley Gil

Democrats of Powhatan Endorse Roosevelt and Senate Team

At a May 27 1936 mass meeting in Powhatan Courthouse Democrats endorsed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt for renomination and lauded Senators Carter Glass and Harry Byrd. They also expressed strong support for Congressman P H Drewry and sent copies to convention headquarters and newspapers.

Democrats of Powhatan Glass Byrd Powhatan County Powhatan Courthouse Franklin Delano Roosevelt America Carter C. Glass Harry Flood Byrd

Front Royal Summer Visits Trace Local Travel and Guests

Front Royal residents and visitors fill a busy week with travel plans and courtesy calls. Martha Burruss will study at Strayers in Washington, Peggy Creel visits her parents after staying at a Philadelphia convent, and many locals host out‑of‑town relatives including families from Washington, D C and Maryland.

Front Royal Martha Burruss Washington Strayers Business College Falls Church Raymond Weiser

Local residents head to Virginia for summer study and visits

Mr and Mrs Dean Russell depart for Charlottes ville to attend summer school at the University of Virginia. Lyle F Hansbrough Jr a UVA alumnus visits parents before state medical exams. Lieut and Mrs Warren Whitside spend today in Lexington and Col Whitside to return with the Bachelor of Science degree earned 38 years ago. Billy Van Dusen at V M I will come home for the summer with his parents in town.

Frank Beard Boonsboro, Md Boonsboro Bert Gilkey Ira Beaty Waverley Welton Beaty Pittsburgh Shirley Front Royal Lawrence Weaver Richmond Town Dr. Weaver Mrs Brook Weaver Dean Russell Charlottesville University of Virginia Dean Randolph-Macon Academy Lyle F. Hansbrough, Jr L. F. Hansbrough W. W. Whitside Lexington Col. Whitside Billy van Dusen Orville van Dusen

Veterans to Meet on Saturday Night in Front Royal

All World War veterans eligible for the bonus are invited to a 6:45 p.m. meeting at City Hall Auditorium Front Royal. James A. Farley will speak via nationwide radio from 7 to 7:15 p.m. on the bonus bonds distribution and cashing details.

Front Royal Giles B. Cook American Legion City Hall Front Royal Royal James A. Farley

Kirsh to Open New Restaurant in Richmond

Walter Kirsh of Richmond, owner of the Kirsh Seafood Restaurant in Hotel Richmond, has rented both floors of the Weaver building next to Citizens National Bank and plans a July 1 opening. He has about 30 years in the business and is staying with Senator A G Weaver. The front will be remodeled and the second floor will house private dining rooms. Local contractors Rudacille and Henry are handling repairs.

Front Royal Walter Kirsh Richmond Weaver Citizens National Bank Kirsh A. G. Weaver Messrs Rudacille and Henry Kirsh Seafood Restaurant State Commission On Conservance Virginia State Commission On Conservation and Development Virginia Shenandoah National Park Big Meadows Panorama Commission Virginia State Commission On Conservation Wilbur C. Hall

CCC Official Is Back In Town

The Sub-District No. 13 CCC headquarters returned to Front Royal from Camp 10 Skyline Drive and resumed old quarters. Commander Major E. N. Frakes leads staff with Adjutant Lieut A. V. Arnold Quar termaster Lieut Joseph Jones Chaplain Lieut Charles W Caulkins clerk H Applegate assistant clerk William Fordyce sub-district mechanic Corwin and Willard Dempsey chauffeur to the commander.

Front Royal Sub-District No. 13 CCC Masonic Skyline Drive E. N. Frakes A. V. Arnold Joseph Jones Charles W. Caulkins H. Applegate William Fordyce Mr. Corwin Willard Dempsey

Warren Garden Club Convenes June Meeting

The Warren County Garden Club met yesterday afternoon at the Four Winds home of Mrs. Aubrey G. Weaver with strong attendance. Members adopted two amendments to the constitution and by-laws and discussed future flower shows led by Mrs. Harold Smith.

Front Royal Warren County Garden Club Four Winds Aubrey G. Weaver Harold Smith E. K. Davis Weaver Garen

Burke’s Prize Dance Chooses Gate Way Rendezvous

The Burke’s event drew a good crowd for a prize dance with a $5 award for naming the new room. Leon Jones won for suggesting Burkes Gate Way Rendezous.

Front Royal Burke's Leon Jones Burkes Gate Way Rendezous

Two Men Wanted In Warren County

Dan Jenkins and Raymond Atkins were arrested on liquor charges and will be turned over to Warren county authorities on meat theft charges. Atkins was convicted for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, fined 100 dollars, and 30 days in jail. Jenkins was convicted of drunkenness and possession of liquor, fined 35.25 dollars, 30 days in jail, and a 1000 dollar bond to avoid violating ABC laws within a year.

Dan Jenkins Raymond Atkins Warren County Browntown Atkins A. J. Tavenner Jenkins

Cubs Win 6 3 In Short 6 Inning Victory

The Winchester Cubs defeated East Side A.C. 6 to 3 in six innings. The game stayed close with few errors, Cubs pitcher Ross credited with an errorless effort. For game reports contact Eugene Dunn or Gordon McIl.

Winchester Cubs A. C Cubs Ross Eugene Dunn Gordon Mcil

Lions Club to Present Westinghouse Range in Winchester

Members of the Lions club announced they will present a Westinghouse electric range to a Winchester citizen on Saturday at 9 o'clock at Miller's Hardware Store. The gift was originally intended for the Lions Club Fun Festival. For more information call the store or phone 50.

Lions Club Winchester Westinghouse Miller’s Hardware Store Lion’s Club

Reckless Roads at Hables Palace Today

Judith Allen and Regis Toomey star in Reckless Roads at Hable's Palace today only. A girl and a horse race against heavy odds to save family wealth and love, with The Adventures of Frank Merriwell cartoon and a comedy. Tim McCoy stars in Shotgun Pass Saturday with Rex and Rinty cartoon.

Judith Allen Regis Toomey the Palace Frank Merriwell Tim McCoy Palace Theatre Rex Rinty

Meditations On The Bible Reflection Amid Suffering And Faith

A devotional piece urging believers to know Jesus through fellowship with his sufferings as taught in Philippians 3 10 14. It stresses enduring trials for power assurance comfort and hope and includes a prayer asking for strength courage and willingness to suffer for Christ.

Christ Goode

Frederick Charge Sunday Services at M E Church South

The Frederick Charge of the M E Church South led by Rev J D Russell schedules Sunday activities with Paxtons Sunday School at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m. A lamps Sunday School meets at 10 a m and a laymen's service at 3 p m with Wi Shiley as speaker. Relief Sunday School at 10 a m and church school day exercises at 7 30 p m. Round Hill and Carpers Valley Sunday Schools host Young People's divisions at 320 p m and 30 p m respectively.

J. D. Russell Paxtons Shiley Round Hill Carpers Valley

Fined for Drunkenness In Police Court

Samuel Addison colored was fined $9.25 and Pred Cain was fined $10.25 in police court on charges of being drunk.

Samuel Addison Pred Cain

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