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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1936

Page

8

Italy moves on Harar as Ethiopia faces annexation

Eden confers with Dominions on ward sanctions while Rome prepares for Mussolini’s cabinet meeting. Italian troops under Gen Graziani seize Harar, 30 miles southeast of Dire Dawa, amid looting and riots. Reinforcements from Addis Ababa bolster the southern army as France and Britain seek to protect water and rail interests.

Eden Rome Mussolini Ethiopia Grand Council Italy Harar Graziani Haile Gelassie Diredawa Djibouti-Addis Ababa Djibouti London Negus Addis Ababa Victor Emmanuel League of Nations Council Geneva Possiole England Great Britain France Lake Tana Blue Nile

Senate approves 20 million for Blue Ridge Parkway work

Washington May 8 The Senate passed the Hayden Cartwright highway bill authorizing 20 million dollars for national parkways likely most of it to the Blue Ridge route for uninterrupted work through 1939. Byrd led the restoration and said efforts would be made to hold it in conference as the bill returns to the House for action. The measure also includes state rights to collect gasoline taxes on motor fuel sold on government reservations, a point Virginia authorities note as a common issue nationwide.

Washington Blue Ridge Parkway Senate Blue Ridge House Harry F. Byrd D-Va Byrd Post Office and Post Roads Committee Clifton A. Woodrum Roanoke Virginia Hayden

Notice to creditors in the estate of Lee R Grim

All persons holding claims against or indebted to the estate of Lee R Grim are requested to get in touch with A Ortsman, Boxer. Toe BR. Grim. Dee'd.

Lee R. Grim A. Ortsman Boxer Toe BR. Grim Dee'd

Crochet Doilies for Summer Tables and Buffets

Striking lace doilies for summer use enhance buffet and luncheon tables or serve separately as doilies. Easy crochet in unbleached white or colored string with heavier rows in contrasting color. Pattern 5513 provides instructions, illustrations, stitches, and material needs. send 15 cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept. 259 W. 14th Street New York NY.

Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Raymond High School to Name Valedictorian Trio

In Raymond Nebraska a single valedictorian was required for graduation. The Baer triplets, all 19, caused a challenge for officials who ultimately announced Katherine as valedictorian, Margaret as salutatorian, and Rose as third.

Raymond, Neb Raymond High School Baer Katherine Margaret Rose

Like Snap Snap That Hollywood Jane Mayhan Wins Screen Test Contract

Jane Mayhan 22 of St. Joseph Missouri approached the casting office and requested a screen test. She was approved and today holds a Warner Brothers contract after a successful test as a brunette actress stepping into the studio system.

Hollywood Jane Mayhan St. Joseph Jane Warner Brothers

Grand slam bidding analyzed by central press expert

Renowned bridge instructor E V Shepard explains a classic grand slam bid sequence from the prewar era. The article outlines the bidding order West 1 Heart North 1 Spade East 2 Spades West 3 Clubs North 3 Diamonds East 4 Diamonds West 5 Clubs East 5 Diamonds West 6 Clubs and concludes East bids 7 Hearts, securing the slam with no lead able to defeat it.

West East North Declarer South

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1881 B Fashion Ad

Send fifteen cents today for your copy of Barbara Bell Pattern No 1881 B a stylish dress pattern for sizes 14 to 42 with a slimming skirt and simple blouse, suitable for office and casual wear. Pattern book features easy to make designs for women and children.

Merie Barbara Bell

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