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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1936

Page

10

Sound Money Round Table Set At Virginia Institute

The Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia hosts a round table on sound money, speculation, credit control and taxation. Leaders from finance and industry attend the New York Stock Exchange sponsored conference starting July 6 with debate between Orren Wood and Matthew Woll and talks by William O. Douglas and Ferdinand Pecora.

Charlottesville Institute of Public Affairs New York Stock Exchange University of Virginia Robert M. Hanes Wachovia Bank and Trust Company Winston-Salem N. C Orren G. Wood Investment Bankers Association Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor William O. Douglas U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission Ferdinand Pecora New York Charles W. Gay Winthrop W. Aldrich Chase Corp Institute

Jilted veteran plans wedding despite broken engagement

In Old Forge New York Charles Jeannette a 99 year old Civil War veteran faced a postponed ceremony after his fiancée Ella Manning 55 left for Saranac Lake. He kept to the plan sharing a wedding supper with eight year old twins serving as flower girls and noting he would use the ring later.

Old Forge N. Y Charles Jeannette Ella B. Manning Albany Saranac Lake Jeannette Margaret Marian Ray

Bedford Accepts Call to Euclid Avenue Church

Dr. Sidney M. Bedford head of biblical history and literature at Lynchburg College for ten years accepted the pastorate at Euclid Avenue Christian Church in Lynchburg Virginia. The church vacancy followed Rev. Josh T Watson resignation last week. Bedford will begin work this summer while Watson pursues mountain missionary work.

Lynchburg Sidney M. Bedford Lynchburg College Euclid Avenue Christian Church Josh T. Watson Bedford Watson

Il Duce Orders Troops To Return From Ethiopia

Premier Mussolini ordered several Italian army contingents in Ethiopia to return home as a gesture toward pacifying Ethiopia under Italian rule ahead of the League of Nations session in Geneva. The Gaviana division will be among the first units to come back.

Rome Mussolini Ethiopa Ethiopia League of Nations Assembly Geneva

Golightly Rites Held For John G Golightly

Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 2 30 p m for John G Golightly 65 from his home at 113 Whitlock avenue Rev J D Russell officiated burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery Four hymns were sung Safe in the Arms of Jesus The Old Rugged Cross Shall We Gather at the River In the Sweet Bye and Bye Pallbearers were Raymond Clayton Frank Edward Douglas and Arthur Golightly

John G. Golightly Whitlock Avenue J. D. Russell Frederick Circuit M. E. Church South Mount Hebron Jesus Old Rugged Cross Raymond Clayton Frank Edward Douglas Arthur Golightly

Tobacco wage levels higher in 1935 survey

Labor department report shows a 39 percent rise in average weekly earnings for tobacco factory workers from 1933 to 1935. White male workers earned 15.70 in 1933 rising to 19.50 in 1935, with all workers averaging 10.50 to 14.60. White women advanced from 9 to 13.15, and Negro women from 5.95 to 10.30, the largest gain.

Washington Labor Department Kentucky Tennessee North Virginia North Carolina

Home Agent Schedule for June 29 to July 4

The home demonstration agent outlines a week of meetings, office and field work with part of the week for vacation. Monday includes office and conferences followed by field work. Tuesday features office and Correct dress contest at Episcopal Parish House at 2.30. Wednesday hosts a Gore 4-H and home demonstration clubs picnic at Walford’s Beach on Capon river. Thursday and Friday off for vacation and Saturday a legal holiday.

Office

Capitol To Hold Free Kiddie Show

Manager Tom Baldridge announced a free Fourth of July celebration for Winchester children at Capitol Theatre on Saturday July 4 at 10 o'clock. The program includes short subjects a feature and a prominent speaker on why we celebrate the day with community cooperation urged.

Tom Baldridge Warner Theatres Here Winchester Baldridge Capitol Theatre Star

Public Sale of Real and Personal Property in Virginia

The estate of Mary E. Clowser and heirs of W. T. A. Clowser offer cash auction at the late Clowser residence near Mt. Williams Frederick County Virginia at 10 AM on Saturday July 11 1936. Personal property includes household effects and a home farm of about 213 acres along Wardensville Grade. Real estate to be sold with one third cash and balance in two annual installments by bonds, secured by deed of trust.

W. T. A. Clowser Mt. Williams Frederick County W. T. A. Crowser Wardensville J. M. Orndorff Cc. W. Clowser Admr Mary E. Clowser

American Wins At Wimbledon Semi Final Bid

Donald Budge of Oakland California defeated Adrian Quist of Australia 6 2 6 4 6 4 to reach the Wimbledon semi finals. He will face the Perry Grant winner in the next round with Perry holding a 6 4 first set edge.

Wimbledon Eng Donald Oakland Calif Hed Head Adrian Quist Budge Fred Perry England Bryan Bitsy) Grant Atlanta Perry

Slays Divorcee Found Dead in North Side Hotel Room

Chicago police investigated a brutal apartment hotel murder of Florence Castle age unknown with her son James Castle witness accounts describe a large Black assailant calling himself a doctor. The killer fled via a fire escape leaving a brick and chalk writing referencing the Black Legion. Mrs. Castle was found in bed with evidence of strangulation and robbery.

James Castle Near North Side Mrs. Castle Mama Florence Los Angeles Black Legion Elvin Richardson Castle James Allegretti Palace Gardens Chicago Wilkes Barre S. Bert Thompson Catlin Avenue Sidney Schaps Lillian Guild Thomas Starr

Merchants Oppose City Carnival License Waiver

In Alexandria 73 merchants allege carnival exhibitions threaten economic and moral life and oppose City Council waiving license fees for carnivals under charity pretenses. They cite past waivers given to road carnivals run with the Alexandria Fire Department and Veterans of Foreign Wars and request hearings or cessation of waivers.

Alexandria

Young G. O. P's Elect Officers For Two Years

Virginia Young Republican Club at Woodstock elected officers for two-year terms last Saturday afternoon. John Locke of Woodstock was named president, with Sidney Kelsey of Norfolk as vice president, and Mrs. C L Hough of Roanoke as vice president.

Virginia Young Republican Club Woodstock John Locke Sidney Kelsey Norfolk C. L. Hough Roanoke William Logan Curtis M. Dozier Richmond John Locke Green Clare Beard W. H. Wade Walter Hoffman

Henny Penny Goes To Town

David La rock from Ogdensburg New York says his hen loves cars and rides to town perched on the bumper whenever he leaves Riverside Drive. The leghorn’s adventures amuse locals and add to small town lore.

Henny-Penny Ogdensburg N. Y David Larock Riverside Drive

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