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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1936

Page

7

Training School for Leadership at White Hall

A leadership training school begins Sunday June 28 at 2 pm in White Hall continuing nightly at 8 pm through Friday. Three courses include The Life of Christ by Rev F H Stresby, The Purpose and Program of the Church by Rev Dr A P Havermale, and Methods for Guidance of Youth Groups by Rev Snyder Alleman. Dean is Rev William B Obaugh. registrar Miss Lucy Bell Randall.

White Hall Christ F. H. Stresby Ridgeway W. Va A. P. Havermale Martinsburg Snyder Alleman Stephens City William B. Obaugh Winchester Mr. Amos Bunker Hill Lucy Bell Randall Elvira Brown Ea. Miller Inwood C. W. Hiser Internationa Council

Grasshoppers Chew Holes in Shirts Near Manhattan

Four Kansas State College agronomy students in Manhattan went to fields with shirts on and two hours later found grasshoppers had chewed holes in their garments as large as dollars. The incident illustrates unusual pasture pest activity observed by the students in the region.

Manhattan Kas Kansas State College Agronomy Department

Nokesville Youth Earn State FFA Farmer Degree Title

Clifford Bear of Nokesville joined 70 Virginia FFA members honored as state farmer at the Virginia Tech rally June 16 to 18. Teams from Nokesville and Manassas fared creditably with Bear as top man for Nokesville, while their judging squads competed against 61 teams.

Clifford Bear Raymond R. Fishpaw Manassas- Nokesville Virginia Future Farmers of America Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg F. FP. A Winchester Fishbaw John M. Fishpaw Clarke County Winn Blackfrg Selwyn Smith William Hale Nokesville Mr. Bear Elmer Lunsford Clayton Libeau Richard Vetter Manassas Eugene Flory Aoe Mr. Fishpaw

Funeral Rites Held For Rushton Snapp Foundry Pioneer

The funeral for A. Rushton Snapp a longtime Winchester foundryman was held at 3 PM from his home 506 North Loudoun Street. Rev S L Flickinger and Rev George W Stover presided with many lifelong friends in attendance. Interment followed in Magunt Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers headed by Dr Ralph B Snapp. Snapp was the last in his branch of the Snapp family and worked with his father at Snapp's Foundry.

A. Rushton Snapp Winchester Memorial Hospital North Loudoun Street S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church George W. Stover United Brethren Church Magunt Hebron Cemetery Ralph B. Snapp Joseph Hodgson C. S. Brumback Leslie F. Fries Richard B. Brown J. Henry Moling, Jr Allen Bond Snapp Francis R Theodosia A. Snapp

Cherry Queen Ardis Manney Crowned National Cherry Queen

Ardis Noryne Manney, a University of Chicago co ed, crowned Cherry Queen at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City Michigan from July 15 to 17.

Ardis Noryne Manney University of Chicago Travis City Mich Central Press

Father Seeks Son Seen In State Missing 16-Year-Old Ackerman

Chris Ackerman of 1272 James Street Baltimore asks help locating William Ackerman 16, last seen June 6 after leaving Baltimore. Described as 5 7 to 16 years old, slender, dark hair blue eyes, left handed, with navy sweater striped cap gray tweed trousers tan oxfords size 842. He was hiking in Roanoke Virginia and motorists might pick him up. Police or others should contact Calvert 5180.

Chris Ackerman James Street Baltimore William Ackerman Roanoke Young Ackerman Ackerman Calvert

Dining Car Bloodhound Brownie Greets Fast Trains in Rome

A station dog named Brownie, five years resident in the Rome Georgia railway area, earns meals by waiting by the tracks for passenger trains. His gastro nomic system relies on diners and handouts from travelers.

Rome Brownie

Mrs Galleher Leads Young Democrats Dinner Plans

Mrs Galleher, wife of Virginia N E C director John Galleher, heads the Young Democrats Philadelphia Convention dinner effort as 2000 attend and 5000 are turned away. She sits on a 14 member Democratic women committee drafting feminine planks for the party platform and earns a noted press profile as a stylish, bright lawyer.

Hms Young Democrats Philadelphia Virginia N. E. C John Galleher Loudoun County Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Ruth Bryan Owen

Drought Ends in Fredericksburg Area With Rainfall

The region received a light misty rain continuing today while Frederick County growers seek warmer conditions for crop growth. Rain helped crops across most of northeastern Virginia with statewide coverage except southwest areas and Lynchburg. Reports show varied amounts from .01 to .78 inches, with Fredericksburg area noting half an inch through last night.

Frederick County Shenandoah Valley Fredericksburg Virginia Rri Lynchburg Norfolk Richmonda.d v Washington Wytheville

Frederick Circuit Court approves juror pay for June term

Judge Philip Williams orders payment of juror fees in Frederick County Circuit Court. Civil jurors for Neecer receive 91.10 dollars and criminal jurors for the June term receive 208. Us8.

Frederick County Philip Williams Neecer

Scout Troops Earn Silver Jubilee Emblems and Stickers

Special awards from the Shenandoah Area Council recognize new Boy Scout units organized between February 8, 1935 and February 8, 1936. Silver Jubilee emblem to be placed on flags and yearly charter sticker on the charter. Recipients include Troops 20 Woodstock, 19 and 23 Charles Town, 27 Harpers Ferry, 30, 31, 33 Shepherdstown, 17 Bunker Hill, and Packs 22 Strasburg and 26 Woodstock among others.

Shenandoah Area Council Woodstock Charles Town W. Va Strasburg Harpers Ferry Shepherdstown Bunker Hill

WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN SLOW DOWN

Last year daylight fatal car accidents totaled 14 000 while dusk and darkness fatal crashes exceeded 19 000. Total daylight accidents topped dusk and darkness by over 130 000. Nighttime fatality rates, at 92 percent higher than daytime, reflect high speeds beyond headlight range. Strong night driving warning urges improved lighting or slower speeds after dark.

Prac

Public sale of city property in Winchester Virginia

By deed of trust dated April 28 1934 the Trustees will offer for sale at public auction in front of the city courthouse Winchester at 12 00 noon on Saturday July 11 1936 all of a described lot fronting Miller Street with 111 feet along Miller Street 4 feet along a public alley 102 feet along Whitlock line and 55 feet along Ivory Street. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Trustees Shirley Carter Clifford D Grim T Russell Cather. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.

Corporation Court City of Winchester Ty Court House Virginia Towit Miller Street Whitlock Ivory Street Etha A. Green W. J. Whitlock Circuit Clerk's Shirley Carter Clifford D. Grim T. Russell Cather Dunn and Duvall

Fraternal Leader Returns After Grand Council Session

Dr. R. H. Kerlin returned to Winchester from the Royal Arcanum grand council meeting at the Hotel Murphy in Ric. He was installed as Grand Decreezy for Virginia, succeeding F. D. Gann of Richmond.

R. H. Kerlin Winchester Royal Arcanum Hotel Murphy Ric Kerlin State of Virginia F. D. Gann Richmond

Mr J L Pugh Returns To Capon Bridge

Mr J L Pugh was a visitor in Winchester yesterday staying with his sister Mrs George Taylor at 409 Fairmont Avenue. He has recovered from a recent illness and now appears to be in his usual health. He returned to his Bridge Virginia residence.

J. L. Pugh Winchester George Taylor Fairmont Avenue

Public Auction Notice for Chevrolet Sedan 1930

Public auction set for Saturday June 27 1936 at 10 00 a m. to sell a Chevrolet Sedan 1930 model cash terms. Auction conducted under Re Bake ice Station versus R M F W Krebs. Contains legal action language and explicit sale details.

R. M F. W. Krebs

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