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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1936
Page
12
In Tampa a woman near a street corner cried for help as two purse snatchers fled. She said they did not get her purse, and she tore a shirt sleeve from one assailant and kicked the other on the shins, aiding the police response.
Camp White Rock on Capon River opens its eighth season with 44 girls registered for the first period. A new pioneer unit led by Miss Helen Massey emphasizes self cooking and outdoor living. Notable features include one night trips and gypsy canoe outings.
Postmaster General James A. Farley denied resigning. A New York Times Washington dispatch said he sent resignation to President Roosevelt to focus on chairing the Democratic National Committee. Howes expected as acting postmaster general. some expect Farley may be reappointed if Roosevelt is reelected.
In Versailles on June 30 the French government honored John D Rockefeller Jr for his contributions to restoring historical and architectural monuments. The restorations since World War I totaled 53 000 000 francs about 3 710 000 dollars.
A public notice offers a booklet on ant control prepared by government experts. It promises guidance to exterminate various ants around homes and yards with illustrated photographs. Readers are urged to mail a coupon and five cents for postage and handling through The Winchester Evening Star.
The American oil tanker Magnolia was refloated today off Tokyo with help from the salvage boat Yushomaru, according to the Domei News Agency.
In Virginia, Soil Conservation Service overseers hundreds of acres in erosion control through reforestation. About 2,247 acres planted and 3,390,690 seedlings distributed to CCC camps and cooperating farmers with loblolly and shortleaf pines, black locust, tulip poplar, black walnut, and oaks.
Miss Sara Carper of Woodland Avenue has traveled to Washington D C to spend the Fourth of July with relatives.
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