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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1936

Page

7

Rust family weekend visit shared by siblings

Front Royal notes Mr. Davis Rust of Washington spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ashby Rust. His sister Miss Lucy Rust, who had been in Washington, joined him for the weekend.

Front Royal Davis Rust Washington Ashby Rust Lucy Rust Washington Reed Dyce Renalds Mr. Renald John Renalds Harry Oxenbaum Robert Reid Baltimore Harry Reid Arthur Kresze Staunton Moreland Venable Mr. Venable Clarence Venable Elizabeth Clarke Town Mrs Joe Clark A. D. Cone T. S. Melton B. J. Hillidge Sam Winsboro Mrs. Nelle Grant

Senator Weaver Heads to Roanoke for Law Exams

Senator Aubrey G. Weaver left for Roanoke to oversee the Board of Law Examiners as about 200 applicants take the law examinations. He plans to return to Front Royal by Wednesday night or Thursday morning to attend the Shenandoah National Park celebration at Big Meadows on Friday.

Aubrey G. Weaver Roanoke Board of Law Examiners Weaver Front Royal Shenandoah National Park Big Meadows

Hollywood Visitors Arrive for Front Royal Visit

Mr Henry Haines Sr and son Henry Haines Jr and daughter Mrs Ann Langborrne of Hollywood Calif arrive in Front Royal Saturday morning to visit Mr and Mrs Roger Payne. They plan to visit relatives in Staunton and left Hollywood on Saturday.

Henry Haines Som Henry Haines, Jr Ann Langborrne Hollywood Calif Front Royal Roger Payne Haines Williams Haines Virginia Staunton

Martinsburg and Washington Visitors Fill Local Social Scene

Miss Dorothy Cox visits grandparents in Martinsburg while Dorothy Angelо and Ruth Angelo stay with Mrs. Eckhart in Washington. Several families from Washington and Richmond vacation or dine in Front Royal Grassland Manor and Linden areas, with plans for new business and travel.

Dorothy Ruth Angelo Washington Henry Eckhart

Shenandoah National Park opening highlighted by Times

Front Royal is named the Northern Gateway to the Shenandoah National Park as the Times ran a half page feature with park scenes and a road map. The piece notes work aims to finish the parkway’s northern section in time for next Friday’s dedication with the President expected to speak.

Front Royal New York Times Shenandoah National Park United States

Tragedy Near Front Royal Claims 14 Year Old Girl

Miss Mildred Andrews age 14 of Front Royal died Saturday afternoon when she fell from a truck owned by James McDonald of Howellsville Warren county. Her sister and Miss Frances McDonald were injured as the truck driven by Marvin McDonald braked on a sharp turn east of Front Royal. Coroner Dr. D M Kipps and Commonwealth's attorney John H Downing ruled the death accidental after investigation. Andrews family survivors listed and funeral set for 2:30 tomorrow at Bethel United Brethren Church conducted by Rev C A Moon.

Front Royal Mildred Andrews Frances McDonald James McDonald Howellsville Warren County Marvin McDonald D. M. Kipps John H. Downing Commonwealth Investigalwealth Miss Andrews John Andrews Ruby Margaret Bessie Andrews Shirley Marvin Andrews Buckton Bethel United Brethren Church C. A. Moon Toms Brook

Charles Turner Costello Funeral Services Held

Charles Turner Costello died Friday at his Boundry Avenue home after a brief illness. He was 43, son of William Costello and Virginia Bea ty, with six children surviving. A World War II veteran, he served in the Second Virginia Infantry and on the Mexican border, later joining the 116th Infantry, 29th Division, and served with the AEF in France. Funeral by Rev. R. B. Clagett. interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Front Royal Charles Turner Costello Boundry Avenue William Costello Virginia Beaty Mr. Costello Second Virginia Infantry One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Twentyninth Division France R. B. Clagett Intereng Prospect Hill

Roosevelt Accepts Nomination In Brief Convention Address

President Roosevelt’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention centers on ending economic royalism and protecting citizens from monopolies. He pledges to preserve democracy, support the New Deal, and reject concentrated wealth while urging unity behind the party platform.

Philadelphia Roosevelt Ameria National Committee Bellevue-Stratford University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field America

New President of Garden Club in Warren County

Mrs. Beverley F. Browne was elected president of the Garden Club of Warren County at a Thursday night meeting at Mrs. William E. Carson’s home. I. O. Kibler and L. F. Hansbrough named first and second vice presidents. Eugene K. Davis, I. G. Bierer, and E. H. Keyser to secretary and treasurer roles. Prizes were awarded for garden improvements with J. E. Higgens winning first in small town gardens and Harold Smith and Henry Wagner tied for first in out-of-town gardens. Browne earned top prize for past year exhibit points.

Front Royal Beverley F. Browne Garden Club Warren County William E. Carson I. O. Kibler L. F. Hansbrough Eugene K. Davis I. G. Bierer E. H. Keyser J.E. Higgens Harold Smith Henry S. Wagner Beverley Browne

Assembly Opens Six Day Session For Baltimore Conference

The Intermediate Assembly of the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Church began its annual six day session after the school for pastors and Christian workers ended. About two hundred delegates aged 12 to 15 are expected, with Miss Mabel Moorman of Glia serving as dean.

Front Royal Intermediate Assembly Baltimore The Methodist Church Mabel Moorman Glia Assemy

Flying heels for planes in the stratosphere

At Wright Field the U S Army Air Corps reveals a ferris wheel like supercharger driven by exhaust jets. The device compresses thin stratosphere air to sea level density, boosting engine oxygen and efficiency. The model was invented by General Electric and the Army material division.

Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press Dayton U. S. Army Air Corps Wright Field U. S. Army Material Division General Electric Company

Rinker Praises ARAX After Quick Stomach Relief

A Kernstown Virginia resident Mr A L Rinker credits ARAX with curing years of constipation and indigestion after two weeks of use He reports regular bowel movements and no stomach discomfort following cabbage and fried potatoes The ARAX advocate promotes the product at Miller's 107 North Loudoun Street Winchester and offers a free health booklet dated 6 29 16

A. D. Rinker Kernstown Miller's North Loudoun St Winchester N. Loudoun

Thought Dead Yet Comes Home

Culpeper reports Reginald B Gilbert, a World War veteran son of J C Gilbert, believed dead after a Florida hurricane struck a CCC veterans camp on the Keys, returned home this past weekend. He said he was wounded in the storm and treated in several hospitals, and he had no idea he was counted as dead.

Culpeper Reginald B. Gilbert J. C. Gilbert Florida CCC Florida Keys

Cow Mortally Triggers Accident Shot In Milking

W. Va. man A. P. Poff reports he was shot by his cow when the animal backed into a shotgun and accidentally discharged the weapon during milking. He sustained non serious wounds.

Hinton W. Va A. P. Poff

Steel Industry Fights Closed Shop Push in U.S.

The $5 trillion steel industry mobilized its resources to oppose a push for a closed shop. In a statement via the American Iron and Steel Institute, leaders claim a unionization campaign is led by outsiders and warn any disruption could harm workers, their families, supplier businesses, and the national economy. John L. Lewis is not named in the statement, though a spokesman notes it targets his activities. The industry affirms belief in collective bargaining and warns against threats to its recovery and operations.

New Deal Republican Party Landon Kansas Alfred E. Smith Union Party Roosevelt New York American Tron and Steel Institute John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Committee For Industrial Organization The Institut Lewis

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