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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1936

Page

5

Four Rules for Beautifying Home Grounds Told

Mrs. Holladay shares garden club guidance on landscaping for homes and yards. She cites four rules to frame and screen views, provide privacy, and create year round interest using mainly American native materials and thoughtful belt plantings to invite glimpses of the house while maintaining privacy from the road.

Henen Warren Holladay District Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs Canada Virginia

Farley Sees All 48 States In Roosevelt Area

Postmaster General James A. Farley, en route to speak at the Devils Lake and Vermont conventions, predicts all 48 states are Roosevelt territory. He argues that new conditions after Roosevelt took office invalidated the 1932 platform and compares Roosevelt’s actions to a fire chief meeting an emergency.

Chicago James A. Farley Roosevelt Farley Devils Lake N. C Vermont

How to Get a College Education Guide Offered

The Winchester Evening Star publishes a timely service booklet How to Get a College Education with detailed cost tabulations for tuition, board, room, and incidentals in major colleges coast to coast. It offers practical suggestions for campus financial self-help and is available through the Washington Information Bureau for ten cents.

Winchester Evening Star Washington Information Bureau

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Request

Frederic J, a Director, encloses ten cents in coin for a copy of the booklet. Name Street.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J

Stalin Pelted With Flowers By Women Folk

Three thousand women from industrial plant families gathered at the Kremlin to hear Stalin speak of a more joyous life in Soviet Russia. The event launched a campaign to clean up factories and improve housing and living conditions. Relatives of attendees and local appraisers were named in attendance and oversight.

Stalin Moscow Josef Stalin Soviet Russia Kremlin

Cooley Administratrix Qualified in Frederick County

Administratrix Miss Goldie L. Cooley of Middletown has qualified to manage the estate of her deceased father William E. Cooley by posting a bond of $4,000 in Frederick County Circuit Court.

Goldie L. Cooley Middletown William E. Cooley Frederick County

Twin brothers celebrate 80th birthday in London Ontario

George and William Dyer, twin brothers in London Ontario, marked their 80th birthday with reflections on long life. They credit health to a routine and a taste for whiskey, describing a lifestyle of rest and simple pleasures.

London Ont George William Dyer

Spanish War Vets Prep for Lynchburg State Reunion

Spanish War veterans at the R. E. Craighill Camp have begun preparations for the state reunion to be held in Lynchburg from July 5 to 7. About 350 veterans and auxiliary members are expected, including representatives from Col. J. C. Baker Camp in this city.

R. E. Craighill Lynchburg Woman's Auxiliaries Col. J. C. Baker

Mission deficit hits 46002 dollars at Southern Presbyterian

The Southern Presbyterian Executive Committee on Foreign Missions closed the year with a 46002.07 deficit in its general fund despite income rising by 25478.49. Total receipts reached 665514.93 with expenditures of 662417.30, leaving a net deficit of 295855.66. The agency marks 75 years of service amid its diamond jubilee in Augusta Georgia May 21 27. The first foreign mission was in China in 1867 and today nine missions are active with 402 missionaries.

Southern Presbyterian Executive Committee On Foreign Missions General Assembly of the Church Augusta Shanghai China Executive Committee of Foreign Missions Southern Presbyterian Church General Assembly Church John Leighton Williams D. D Columbia S .C Southern Presbyterian Mission

Young Democrats Plan Barbecue at Charlottesville

The Young Democratic Club of Charlottesville and Albemarle county holds a barbecue on Saturday May 16 at 3 p m on the University of Virginia barbecue grounds. Illinois Senator J Hamilton Lewis is invited to speak. A large Democratic turnout from nearby regions is expected and Winchester and Frederick County members may attend. Admission will cover expenses. notify Jesse B Wilson or H F Byrd Jr for details.

Young Democratic Club Charlottesville Albemarle County University of Virginia J. Hamilton Lewis Illinois Winchester Frederick County Jesse B. Wilson H. F. Byrd, Jr

McKee Charged With Assault On Luther Lewis

Luther Lewis of Cedar Grove swore out a warrant against Tom McKee and his son Gilbert for assault and battery after a land dispute. Lewis says a stone struck him at the back of the head and a mattock handle struck by Gilbert. McKee gives a conflicting account claiming he subdued Lewis and that he took the matock from Lewis. No trial date set. Lewis shows a badly bandaged head as evidence of the clash.

Luther Lewis Cedar Grove Tom McKee Gilbert McKee Melons Lewis McKee Tean McKee En Young McKee Geestone Young McKee

Three Fined for Reckless Driving in City Court

Robert Berry arrested May 10 on Valley Pike and L Cooke Berryman on the same spake near Stephens along with James Pappas all drew fines of 9.25 dollars for permitting dogs to run at large in a decision by Justice A J Tavenner.

In Justice A. J. Tavenner Robert Berry Valley Pike L. Cooke Berryman Espike Stephens James Pappas

Sunshine Grocery Ad Highlights Bargains on Butter and Margarine

Local listing at 26 E Monmouth St promotes price cuts on Haldeman's Butter at 32 cents per half pound, New Nucva Margarine at 19 cents per pound, and 16 cent per pint jar of salad dressing, along with sugar priced at 1 pound per box.

Haldeman’s Sunshine Grocery Monmouth St Goodyear

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