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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1936

Page

8

Dancers Entertain Club Ewing Members at Luncheon

Kiwanians enjoyed a luncheon program featuring dances from the Ewing School with Miss Helen Woore on piano. Performers included Dottie Cooper and Margaret Ann Crowl among 45 participants while Brooks presided and invited members to the Capitol district convention in Washington next week.

Ewing School of Helen Woore Dottie Cooper Margaret Ann Crowl Irene Johnson Margaret Ann Cammer Betty Ann Hawthorne Alta Mae Ayers Douglas Allen Frances Bozel Marjorie Lowry Evelyn Preston Dottie Ann Robinson Betty Pierce Shirley Williams Ann Williams Alta Mac Ayers Brooks Sam Brooks Inched F. Grove White Frederick H. H. Hardy Lansing Mich Charles P. McVicar Andrew Bell J. Wiseman Washington B. Ellicot Baltimore Harry Ebert Lawrence C. Hollis Winchester Club

Two youths, 13, charged with dove capturing

Two boys named William Meadows and Leonard Whitlock appeared before Judge Donald L. Weems after being charged with capturing doves in violation of state and federal game laws. Meadows also faced a separate charge of stealing a dog. he was put on probation and to stand trial later for keeping a dog without a tag. Game Warden F. W. Pingley made the arrests.

Donald L. Weems William Meadows Leonard Whitlock Meadows L. E

Painting contract awarded to M W Myers for terminal interior

M W Myers of 308 North Braddock Street has been awarded the contract to paint the interior of the Greyhound Bus Terminal. He will start immediately with three helpers and is finishing the Winchester Woolen Mills project after earlier work on a new office building. He says this spring has been unusually busy.

M. W. Myers North Braddock Street Greyhound Myers Mr. Myers Winchester Woolen Mills

Scouts Present Kit To Horton In Berkeley Springs Meeting

Members of Martinsburg Patrol No. 42 presented a first aid kit and metal container to Scout Executive Frank Horton of Winchester at the M. E. Church in Berkeley Springs West Virginia. Reports on Inland Atlantic City conferences were given by John D. Kern John S. Scully C. S. Hartman and Mr. Horton. Rover scouting was explained by Martinsburg patrol members. Tomorrow another executive meeting for the Southern district will hear reports and elect officers. Berkeley Springs Troop 33 entertained visitors after the meeting.

Martinsburg Frank Horton M. E Berkeley Springs W. Va John D. Kern John S. Scully C. S. Hartman Mr. Horton Winchester Atlantic City Martinsburg Patrol Carroll E. Seibert Presbyterian Church Woodstock Shenandoah Warren Page

Police Court Docket Report From Bentonville

The article lists cases heard in police court including Orelin Jenkins of Bentonville cited for unauthorized use of an automobile with months and costs of 3 dollars. George Pramus, colored, 223 Sharpe Street, faces unauthorized use of a vehicle. James Avery, colored, charged with breaking and entering and larceny at Robinson Cold Storage, referred to Juvenile Court. Harper Hollie, 125 W Leicester Street, carries concealed weapon with fine 25 dollars 26 cents. William Brady charged with fighting with a 10 dollar 25 cent fine.

Orelin Jenkins Bentonville Ting George Pramus Sharpe Street James Avery Robinson Cold Storage Harper Hollie Leicester Street William Brady

Weaver widow’s pension approved by Frederick court

The application of Mrs. R. W. Weaver of Middletown for a Civil War widow's pension was approved by Judge Philip Williams in Frederick County Circuit Court. Eight special grand jurors were awarded total expenses of 21.50 in the same court.

R. W. Weaver Middletown Philip Williams Frederick County

Large salt and rye still seized as fugitive escapes

State county and city officers seized a two thousand gallon capacity still in a western Frederick county game sanctuary. They found sugar rye and about 100 barrels of mash destroyed. A man fled the scene and was not yet captured. authorities planned photographs for evidence and considered dynamite demolition of the still and its building.

Frederick County Winchester

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1873 B for Spring Dress

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1873 B offers a crisp all around dress with yoke cape sleeves and center panel. Sizes 32 to 44 require 3 1/2 yards of 39 inch material. Send 15c for the Spring Barbara Bell Pattern Book and order to the address in the box.

Barbara Bell

Lovely Crochet Pattern for Doilies and Mats

Practical crochet pattern 5639 offers three sizes of doilies and place mats. Includes full instructions, illustration, stitches, material needs, and color ideas. Send 10 cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York.

Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept

Debates Ship Subsidy Bill On Capitol Hill

Senate debates a ship subsidy bill as House handles miscellaneous legislation. Special committee continues probing the Town send old age pension movement. Yesterday the housing bill passed. Military affairs panel studied an airport bill for New York harbor and sent Vinson bill regulating coal to the Senate. Rules committee reported Walsh Healey act for minimum labor standards in government contracts.

Associated Press Senate HOUSE New York Harbor Vinson Rules Walsh-Healey

Funeral for Henry Shryock Held in Stephens City

Henry Shryock of Stephens City dies from a compound leg fracture after a car crash near Winchester. His widow Margaret Vincent and three daughters Sarah Mildred Cathleen, and son Henry survive, with two brothers George and Webb. Funeral set at 2 30 Thursday at home with Lutheran and Methodist pastors presiding. burial in Green Hill Cemetery.

Williamson Bayliss A. J. Tavenner Noralk New Market Shryock Winchester Sarah Shryock Miss Shryock Mr. Shryock Jacob and Elizabeth Shryock Stephens City Margaret Vincent Sarah Mildred Cathleen Henry George Webb Shryock Mansfield Ohio Snyder Alleman Lutheran Church Floyd M. Lucas Methodist Church Green Hill Cemetery James Russell Shryock Walker Shryock Hugh Racey John Ward Leesburg Russell Lemley Washington, D. C Roderick Shryock Front Royal

Conventions Conference on Democratic Platform

Washington June 17 Conferences on the Democratic platform to be adopted at the Philadelphia convention continued today. Senator Robinson of Arkansas said nothing conclusive was likely until the convention itself. Secret ary Ickes and Senator Wagner discussed a plank for a continued public works program.

Washington Philadelphia Robinson Arkansas Ickes Wagner D-Ny

North Carolina Tourist Booklets Distributed

Fifty copies of an attractive booklet titled Come to North Carolina arrived at the Chamber of Commerce from the Department of Conservation and Development. The booklets include an excellent map for sportsmen and show where various game and fish may be found, with abundant illustrations on superior paper.

North Carolina Chamber of Commerce Department of Conservation and Development of

Probate Will of Sarah Ann Cook In Frederick County

The will of the late Sarah Ann Cook of Stephens City has been probated in Frederick County Circuit Court. After funeral expenses and debts the residue of real and personal estate goes to her nephew W. S. Cook for his kindness in her old age. Will dated May 22 1935 and witnessed by C. C. Brannon and R. B. Smith. Executor W. S. Cook declined to qualify. Harry L. McCann named administrator c t a.

Sarah Ann Cook Stephens City Frederick County W. 8. Cook C. C. Brannon R. 8. Smith W. S. Cook

Landscaping Work Finishes On Martinsburg Pike Stretch

The final tar was applied to three miles of Martinsburg Pike last week and ten workers are now landscaping the highway shoulders. They are sowing grass seed and improving the area’s appearance.

Martinsburg Pike

Luncheon Set by Church Circle No 2

Luncheon by Church of Christ Circle No 2 on Thursday June 18 from 11 30 to 1 00. Tickets 25 cents. Proceeds support church activities.

Circle No. 2 Church of Christ Price

Market report from Baltimore and Chicago livestock totals

Baltimore producers report mixed gains with cows and calves firm to higher and hogs up about ten cents. Chicago market shows strong demand for fed steers and yearlings, with calves and sheep softer but steady on some grades. prices given for various weight ranges and feeds listed.

Baltimore North South Carolina U. S Virginia Norfolk and Hampton Chicago U. S. Dept. Agri

Local Markets and Grain Prices from The Star

Market listings show wholesale and retail prices for flour brands Crystal Magnolia and various corn and mixed feeds. Includes 98, 48, 24, and 12 pound bag rates, egg mash, dairy feeds, and livestock items with scattered notations and OCR errors.

Kasco Semete Sc Magnolia

Gardiner Given Suspended Term In Auto Charge

W J Gardiner of Frederick county received a 12 month suspended jail term after pleading guilty to unauthorized use of an automobile. He was indicted on charges tied to the use of Ralph Pffer s car, wrecked near Pikeside West Virginia with Charles Cain fatally injured.

W. J.gardiner Frederick County Gardiner Ralph Pffer Pikeside W. Va Charles Cain

Union Leaders Start Steel Drive

Pittsburgh June 17 union backers of industrial unionism launched a drive to organize one big union for the nation s 450000 steel workers. They charge steel corporations are attempting to deter the movement.

Pittsburgh

Stock Market Mixed as Raitis Leads Gains and Losses

New York June 17 stock market leaders included Raitis and several industrials advancing about three points amid irregular closing activity. Transfers reached roughly 1,150,000 shares as investors weighed uncertainties. Cotton hit a new high on the upturn while wheat and corn finished mixed and bonds climbed on rails and utilities. Selected closing prices feature Al. Chemical at 200 and Woolworth at 53 3 8 among others.

New York al. Chemical Am. Can Am. Smelting Am. Tel. & Tel Anaconda A. T Beth Steel (New Chrysler Com Sears Roebuck Son. Pac Ltd. Oil N. J Texas Corp UN. Pac U. S. Steel West UN. Tel West. el. & M Woolworth

Wheat and Grain Quotations Across Chicago and Baltimore

Chicago market shows price advances late trading with gains in July and December wheat. Estimates of Dakotas Montana losses cited at 52 million bushels. Canada imports renewed as Minneapolis basis improves. Cash grain prices list mixed results across wheat corn oats rye and barley. Baltimore reports No 2 red winter wheat at 1.05 and local corn prices.

Chicago Dakotas Montana Minneapolis Canada Baltimore Wheat Baltimore Winchester

Commission weighs Vernon McClintock bus freight right

The State Corporation Commission in Richmond on June 17 heard arguments on Vernon S. McClintock petition for a certificate to operate bus and freight service between Richmond and Winchester. Carter Truck Lines opposed the request and the commission reserved its decision.

Richmond State Corporation Commission Vernon S. McClintock Winchester Carter Truck Lines

Seeded Fred Perry and Dorothy Round Lead Wimbledon

London June 17 Fred Perry and Dorothy Round were seeded at the top of the lists for the All England Championships beginning Monday at Wimbledon.

London Fred Perry Dorothy Round Wimbledon

Bankers Arrive in Virginia Beach for Annual Convention

Virginia bankers began arriving at the Cavalier Hotel to register for the annual association convention. The event opens at 9 30 a m tomorrow and continues through the day.

Bankers Virginia Beach Virginia Cavalier Hotel

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