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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

10

Less Than Third Of Young People Are Unchurched

The Southern Presbyterian Church reports that fewer than one third of Americans under 26 from Protestant families are in a church or Sunday School. About 12 million unchurched youth live mostly in the South. The assembly's executives note 85 percent of violence crimes involve ages 14 to 25 and call for a stronger home mission push.

Richmond United States Southern Presbyterian Church General Assembly Augusta Assembly Executive Committee of Foreign Missions Home Mission Edward D. Grant Diamond Jubilee Committee

Household goods and implements sale near Mt Williams

William R. Kibler will hold a sale of household goods and implements one mile east of Mt Williams on May 13. The event lists items for sale and invites the public to attend.

William R. Kibler Mt. Williams

French Discount Rate Increased Amid Gold Shipments

The Bank of France raised its discount rate to 6 percent from 5 amid foreign exchange pressure on the franc. Rumors circling a possible devaluation by a leftist government contrasted with Finance Minister Marcel Regnier’s statement that devaluation would not occur under Premier Sarraut. About 25 million dollars in gold shipped to New York on two vessels, with the 8.8 Normandy and the S. S. Georgica carrying large sums.

Paris Offiee Marcel Regnier Sarraut New York Normandie Georgica

Death Strikes A Family Severely

In Lexington Tennessee on May 6 a family tragedy unfolds as three members die in one day. Mrs Ernest Potts 45 and her sister Miss Minnie Middleton 49 died within two hours of each other. Bill Potts 70 father of Ernest died later from a heart attack. Ernest Potts remains dangerously ill with pneumonia.

Lexington Tenn Ernest Potts Minnie Middleton Bill Potts

Choice Fare Attractive To Mr. Bill Goat

Greenville, Ga May 6 Cecil Perkerson's fox hunting billy goat rested at home today on charges that lush pasture lured him away during his last run with the hounds. Absent 15 days, the bearded beast was found near St Marks 10 miles from Greenville. Perkerson admitted grazing was excellent in that section but contended the goat stopped there because it was outdistanced by the dogs and could not find its home. Billy he said was glad to see me.

Greenville Cecil Perkerson Billy Goat St. Marks Céreenville Perkerson Billy

Horse stallion stand schedule for Weems and local farms

The Hutch DeHaven black Percheron station will stand at the Weems Farm one mile south of Winchester Mondays and Tuesdays each week, at Larrick's Farm near Hay field Virginia Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at Kemp Farm near Lenore Virginia Fridays and Saturdays. H. W. Butler & Bro. (4-29-51).

Hutch DeHaven Weems Farm Winchester Larrick’s Hayfield Kemp Farm Lenore H. W. Butler & Bro

Sale of Stock From Estate of Dibrell Crenshaw

Under a decree of the Winchester Corporation Court the estate of Dibrell Crenshaw will sell at 11 o clock in front of the County Court House Winchester Va on Saturday May 9 1936 stocks including Winchester Woolen Mills Victor Products Corp class A and B par 5 Shenandoah Valley National Bank Farmers & Merchants National Bank and Trust Co Speiden Co and others. Executor C J Brumback is Auctioneer.

Corporation Court of Winchester Dibrell Db Ceenaeen County Court House Winchester Winchester Woolen Mills Victor Products Corp Farmers & Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Shenandoah Valley National Bank Speiden & Company Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Dibrell D. Crenshaw C. J. Brumback Asbury C

Public Sale of Residence at 229 W Boscawen Street Winchester

Public auction to be held in front of the County Court House Winchester on May 23 1936 at 11 o clock A M for the property at 229 W Boscawen Street corner of Boscawen and Stewart Streets with 40 feet front on Boscawen and 124 feet 6 inches depth. Sold as security for debt under deed of trust dated September 17 1932 with Aubrey G. Weaver and H R Kern trustees. Terms one third cash balance in two equal annual installments with 6 percent interest and secured by deed of trust and insurance.

Caroline T. Painter Aubrey G. Weaver H. R. Kern Corporation Court Winchester Virginia County Court House Boscawen (Water) Street Stewart Street Boscawen Street Harry R. Kern W. Boscawen Street

Lumber Purchase Offer From Coloni al Hardwood Flooring Co

Coloni al Hardwood Flooring Company advertises to buy 300000 feet of Oak and Maple Boards plus Hickory and Sycamore. All boards cut one inch thick. They offer cash payment and request price quotes. Address 110 South Potomac St Hagerstown Maryland Postoffice Box 191 and telephone 442.

Colonial Hardwood Flooring Company South Potomac St Hagerstown Maryland Postoffice

Sale of 12 shares Virginia Apple Storage on May 9 1936

The will of the Estate of Asbury C. Swimley offers 12 shares of Virginia Apple Storage Inc par 100 for sale at 11 o clock in front of Winchester Virginia on Saturday May 9 1936. C I Brumback acting as Auctioneer.

Valley Avenue Property for Sale by Public Auction

N H Carpenter Jr offers for sale at public auction on Thursday May 7 at 11 in front of the Court House the seven room two bath house at 1707 Valley Avenue with a 52 by 400 foot lot and a two car garage with concrete drive suitable for private residence or tourist inn. Dunn and Duvall auctioneers.

Court House Valley Avenue Winchester N. H. Carpenter, JR Dunn & Duvall

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