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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1936

Page

11

Funeral Rites Held For Wm E Cooley

Friends and relatives gathered at the residence Waverly near Middletown for funeral services for 72 year old William Edgar Cooley The Rev Allen Jones of Kernstown led the service Interment was in Mount Carmel Middletown Choirs from Cedar Cliff Presbyterian and Middletown Methodists joined in singing Jesus Lover of My Soul Abide With Me and A Firm Foundation Pallbearers were E C Brumback R L Long Arthur Tevalt James I Wise Allison B Kline and E R Sperry

William Edgar Cooley Waverly Middletown Allen Jones Opequon Kernstown Mount Carmel Jesus Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Vaucluse Methodist Church E. C. Brumback R. L. Long Arthur Tevalt James I. Wise Allison B. Kline E. R. Sperry

New Book Look Away Dixie Notebook By James Street

James H. Street presents Look Away a Dixie Notebook a study of life in Mississippi. The author draws on family memories a Mississippi judge and an old nurse as well as his reporting experiences including witnessing a lynching and coverage of floods murders and voodoo ceremonies.

South Mississippi James H. Street James Street

Flier Party Rescued After Desert Forced Landing

A French woman Vivienne Elders and three Belgian companions were found safe after a forced landing near Mount Talut in Libya. They endured with eight quarts of water since Monday and were in reasonably good eye condition upon rescue alongside pilot Hansez and two Belgian passengers.

Tripoli Tripolitania Mount Talut Italy Libya Vivienne Elders Hansez

Kay Stammers Retains British Hard Court Title

English star Kay Stammers defeated Anita Lizana of Chile 6 5 7 5 to win the British hard court championship in Bournemouth, holding the title as the final round concluded.

Powder Smoke Range at Hable's Palace with Western Stars

Hable's Palace presents Powder Smoke Range featuring Harry Carey Hoot Gibson Bob Steele Tom Tyler Big Boy Williams William Farnum William Desmond Buzz Barton Buffalo Bill Jr Buddy Roosevelt in a major western show. Also showing Rex and na adventures and George Arliss in Mister Hobo with a Fox News reel and Stranger Than Fiction.

Barnum and Bailey Harry Carey Hoot Gibson Bob Steele Tom Tyler Big Boy Williams William Farnum William Desmond George Arlins Warday George Arliss Mister Hobo Palace Theatre Ned Arliss Arliss Fox News

Rain And Mud Face The Derby Throngs Today

Louisville May 1 threat ening storm and rain muddied the Churchill Downs track as the sixty second Kentucky Derby drew near. Nineteen three year olds entered including 15 colts two geldings and two fillies amid reports Brevity the 7 5 favorite may be injured despite trainer Pete Coynes denial. Officials fear a wide open race over the one mile and a quarter route.

Louisville Churchill Downs America Joseph E. Widener Pete Coyne

Feverish fan clash over fifty thousand dollar pot

Fans rally around a fifty thousand dollar prize pool with a tied score as teams race to claim the gold amid heated underdog and elite player duels.

Anniversary Service At United Brethren Church Observed

The forty sixth anniversary of Christian Endeavor founding will be observed at the United Brethren Church tomorrow. Services begin at 11 oclock with a sermon by Rev. George W. Stover. At 730 p m a pageant Pagan Vs Christian directed by Miss Anna Karicofe features Kenneth Cather Granville Cather Dorothy Cather Ralph Grubbs Billy Robinson Cecil Adams Frances Chapman Tellfair Bowles and Curtis Blue. A worship service with special music precedes the pageant and offerings support young people's work in the conference. All are invited.

Christian Endeavor United Brethren Church George W. Stover J. Gordon Howard Anna Kaficofe Kenneth Cather Granville Cather Dorothy Cather Ralph Grubbs Billy Robinson Cecil Adams Frances Chapman Anna Karicofe Garvin Bowles Tellfair Bowles Curtis Blue Lawrence Fries

Examinations Open by U S Civil Service Board

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for public finance and related posts. Salaries range from 1,440 to 2,000 dollars annually for junior and senior scientific and cotton technologist roles. Full information available from J H Taylor in Washington.

United States Civil Service Commission Bureau of the Census Department of Commerce Bureau of Agricultural Economics Department of Agriculture Maryland Nebraska Rhode Island South Dakota Utah Vermont Virginia Washington

Deluxe Knit Pattern Y5534 for Coat and Stitches

Instructions and illustration for a knit coat in sizes 16 18 and 38 40. Uses rib and stockinette stitches with a contrasting border. Includes materials list and detailed making steps. Send 15c for pattern 5534 to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept New York.

Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept West 14Th Street New York

Mastering Bridge: Shifting After Doubled Bids

A detailed contract bridge scenario analyzes whether to shift to a major suit after partner is doubled. The article argues never shift for a doubled partner unless you would have without the double, examining a North-South-East-West sequence and the resulting scores to show the misplay and its cost.

South East North Hearts Hearta

Patchwork Birds Quilt Pattern 5580 Promises Easy Piecing

Quilt pattern 5580 offers patchwork birds with simple shapes and quick assembly. It includes a block chart yardage diagram and finishing instructions for single and double beds. Send 15 cents to Winchester Evening Star Arts Dept in New York for the pattern.

Winchester Evening Star Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York Barbara Bell Times Square Station N. Y

Roomy Beach Pajamas Pattern No. 1701-B For Barbara Bell

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1701 B offers a roomy beach pajama set in sizes 14 16 18 20 40 and 42 with busts 32 34 36 38 and 42. The design features a one piece yoke sleeves and front panel with large buttons and a wide self fabric belt. Pattern book and order details included.

Barbara Bell

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Wm. E. Cooley Hable’s Palace Pierce Mary E. Lucas Division St Parkersburgh Piere Burial K. Pierce Douglas A. Sale Accountant & Auditor Audit - System - Tax Service Winchester Nellie Granger Jack Farrell Uniontown Uniontown Hospital Miss Granger Panama G “Ae C. E U.S. Civil Service Alice Brooks Representative Hoffman Juanita H. Jackson Clare E. Hoffman Michigan Congressional Committee Jackson Mich Battle Creek Francis E. Townsend E. V. Shepard the Evening Star the Bell Syndicate, Inc Moling & Cather Ogee Virginia West Virginia Berryville 113 Rees A. F. Rees, Inc Berryville, Va. VA W. VA Hamburger’s Specialty Shop N. Main Street Royal Irish Durbar T. F. Timberlake N. Kent Street Brown Lovett
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