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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
9
Bishop Paul B. Kern of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will address the Pastors School at Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal at 8 pm tonight and again tomorrow night. He spent today visiting relatives and friends in Winchester.
Municipal Bureau reports a shift in Memphis housing kitchens as ample mammy type cooks give way to streamlined servants. Officials say the traditional figure struggles in smaller bungalows and apartments, with proportion and space as key factors.
Elmer A. Williamson a prominent New Market farmer and stock breeder was absolved of criminal negligence in the fatal injuries to J Henry Shryock after testimony from Paul Carbaugh and State Officer R E Bayliss. Commonwealth Attorney Burr P Harrison moved to dismiss the charges and Trial Justice A J Tavener concurred. Evidence showed Shryock stepped into the west lane as Williamson approached blowing his horn before the collision.
Advice to mix cream cheese with a splash of milk or cream to achieve a spreadable consistency for topping gingerbread.
Mrs. Clay Stewart 59 of Hanging Rock W Va died after being struck near her home Sunday night. Thomas C Adams 324 East Kern Street faced accusation as the driver of the car. state troopers from Romney WV investigate. Funeral for Mrs Stewart set for Hampshire County Wesley Chapel at Tursey Mountain.
Five anti New Deal Democrats from the Old Guard telegrammed Philadelphia convention delegates urging them to discard President Roosevelt and nominate some genuine Democrat. The figures named include Alfred E. Smith Daniel F. Cohalan Bainbridge Colby Joseph B Ely and James A Reed.
Baltimore market notes weak trade for cattle and calves with prices mostly soft. Hogs eased from Monday, while sheep held steady as demand varied. Chicago markets showed mixed hog and cattle moves with firmer yearling and light steer activity and strong native lambs.
Market page lists patent brand bags by weight with per barrel prices from 5.60 to 6.40. Cracked corn and shelled corn priced around 1.65 to 1.70 per unit. Various feeds including egg mash and starter listed with small variations in 2.05 to 2.19 range. Butter prices shown at wholesale levels. Multiple weight categories and brands appear, with several OCR garbles in line items.
New York June 23 profit taking tripped up leading stocks though late buying supported many shares. Industrials and packing firms showed strength, but overall the close was uneven with around 1,000,000 shares traded. Key names with notable quotes include Chrysler and Wilson & Co among others with diverse bond and commodity movements.
Convey Greetings continues from page one noting Winchester officials plan to deliver official welcomes in New York. The piece mentions a replica Norman Lion on an English city flag and Ambassador goodwill visits tied to Miss Patricia Morton’s Apple Blossom Festival reign.
Chicago futures faltered as traders booked gains on advances in wheat and other grains. Prices closed mixed with July wheat at 95 3 8, September 96, and December 97 1 4 to 3 8. corn and oats also adjusted while drought and heat forecasts kept some values buoyant in parts of the market.
Dr. Anderson planned a July trip but postponed it to September to attend the Lions International convention in Providence Rhode Island. The event gathers Lions clubs from across the country and the region.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce plans a radio salute to the city on Station WJSV. The project continues a past practice of a weekly one hour broadcast for 12 weeks featuring data and photographs, including apple blossom festival coverage.
Mrs. Margaret Karmendi of Hollidaysburg Pa faces the electric chair after a jury convicted her of slaying her three year old son. The jury did not recommend mercy. Her alleged lover Roy Lockhard was also convicted.
Miss Lucille Woods of 422 South Loudoun street sustained cuts and bruises and shock in an automobile crash on the Martinsburg pike a half mile north of the city. She is reported resting comfortably at home. the car she rode in struck a telephone pole and was badly damaged.
Riots erupted at the steel company's large plant with gunfire from picket lines. Ambulances ferried the injured to Portsmouth hospitals as reports cited 50 to 60 shots exchanged and noted unknown casualties.
Burnett, sentenced for housebreaking and grand larceny, was shot near a rock quarry as he attempted to flee with about 50 yards of open ground behind the convicts. Seabright reported the shooting was unavoidable and no charges would be filed against him. Commonwealth’s Attorney to decide.
The Virginia delegation of 54 members chose 22 votes at the convention. W. W. Beverly of Richmond served as secretary of the delegation.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian Church opened with 145 pupils and 18 teachers. Directed by Miss Anne Quirk, the two week program runs with four age groups and features missions in Japan, music appreciation, scrapbooks, and athletic contests. Registration remains open to all youths in the community.
Delegates debate the two thirds rule and a possible Roosevelt platform. North Carolina shifts to repeal, signaling broad reform. Senator Wagner joins draft efforts with Wallace era talks, while Garner’s renomination appears likely. Barkley the keynoter planned for tonight in Kentucky amid party theater.
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