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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1936
Page
10
Mrs. Frank Gibb hosted Miss Virginia Carson and bridesmaids at Rockledge. Mrs. Paul Rudacille plans a May 23 reception for Miss Carson and Lieut Warren Whitside. Rotary Club to dine for Warren County High grads at Afton Inn. A shower honored Mrs. Dewey Wood post Baltimore wedding.
Hearings are scheduled in Front Royal Va for Thomas Ramey and Charles Gurevich, both of Camp P-66, Co C, C. C. The hearings before Judge Walter G. Olmstead will be at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Ramey drove the car involved in a fatal crash that left Wesley user dead that night. Gurevich was operator of the truck that struck a light truck injuring two children riding with Percy Cameron last Saturday.
Randolph-Macon Academy baseball team travels to Woodberry Forest to face Woodberry this afternoon. Western High School visits Front Royal on Saturday for a 3 o'clock game against the Academy.
A four day Old School Baptist assembly opens Friday May 15 at Thumb Run church near Marshall. Elder A L Harrison will lead with help from Elders J H Monsees of Macon Ga Z T Stallings of Milan Tenn and W W Ruffing of N C plus J and Percy Dalton of Baltimore. Mrs A L Harrison and daughter Miss Harriet Harrison accompany Miss Minnie Reid of D C.
Warren County High School Band plans new uniforms ordered at once. Park Theatre hosts a benefit show Monday and Tuesday to support the 38 member group. Jimmy Doman directs and conducts daily lessons and rehearsals.
FRONT ROYAL May 13 The regular Parent Teacher Association meeting is planned for Thursday evening May 21 in the high school auditorium. The principal feature will be echoes from the Shenandoah District Virginia Cooperative Association annual meeting. Miss Emma Mauck will report for the high school group and Mrs Leslie Fox Keyser for the elementary group.
Front Royal travels to Martinsburg for a clash with Winchester in a championship showdown of the Tri State League featuring Front Royal Winchester Martinsburg Frederick Md and Leesburg. Winchester took the first half while Front Royal won the second half.
Nearly all Front Royal Lions Club members attended last night’s meeting at the Royal Inn. Frank Driver of Weyers Cave VA spoke. A nominating committee was named by President W C Deming to report at the May 26 meeting. Members to attend Zone 5 in Harrisonburg Friday include Deming Rogers Kerns Thomason Smith Biggs Marchi Hite and Trout Jr.
Geneva observers warned Italy might withdraw from the league as sanctions remained unchanged after the Italian delegation's recall. The Fascist state demanded Rome be part of the league or stay out of league affairs while Britain kept a calm public stance on Italy's departure.
The treaty raises the apple and pear export quota to France by about 50 percent or 615000 bushels yearly in quarterly parts. Virginia tobacco interests expect a 10 percent rise in leaf shipments to France this year, though exact gains are uncertain as French purchases have varied. A tobaccoist projects Virginia sales to France near two million pounds next year.
Rain covered the Stephens City area and Clarke county with fresh moisture helping unplowed fields and small grains recover. Fruit trees were less affected, while Mid section saw no rain and Berryville benefited from earlier showers. Winchester and vicinity received additional refreshment this afternoon.
Gray Williams of Chester lauded Dr. J. M. Emmett chief of staff at Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital during the formal opening of the hospital's new 50 bed annex in Clifton Forge Virginia. Emmett credited railway employees and the hospital board for the growth while other speakers included Dr. W T Enheimer and George D. Brooks.
Word reached here of the death in Palo Alto California of Mrs Walter C Cowles widow of Admiral Cowles and mother of Horace S Davis of this city and Charlotte North Carolina The death is described as sudden possibly a stroke Burial was in the Presidio Palo Alto The deceased had many friends here and had spent time in this city years ago A brother in law of Mrs Cowles was the late Admiral William Sheffield Cowles who married a Roosevelt sister Admiral Cowles owned a large estate in Farmington Connecticut now occupied by a son.
A moving picture showing the Red Cedar forest and shingle manufacture will be shown at the company office on South Braddock street Friday May 15 at 8 o clock. The hour long presentation is produced by the Red Cedar Bureau and is open to the public.
A deadly nightclub fire in San Francisco injured many as patrons fled through a single exit. Miss Dickinson was trampled to death while others hid in dressing rooms and an ice box. Firemen battled smoke and crowds as victims were recovered including three musicians found in the ice box.
At the General Conference in Columbus Ohio on May 13 delegates prepared to resume an election for bishops halted by a dispute over selecting a black successor to Bishop Matthew W. Clair. The new bishops named are Dr Wilbur E Hammaker of Youngstown Ohio and Dr Charles W Flint chancellor of Syracuse University.
The Roanoke Virginia session of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star opened with a memorial settled by grand officers and committee reports. The necrology committee led by Mattie Weiland presented its report as subordinate chapter work was exemplified by the grand officers.
Washington May 13. Chairman Henry P. Fletcher of the Republican National Committee charges in an open letter to Postmaster General Farley that Republican campaign material was mutilated in the mails. He calls for orders to end such tactics and praises postal service personnel as honest and efficient.
Ohio's Primary shows Roosevelt leading Borah in 232 of 2 437 precincts with 23 070 to 7 803. Senate race favors M M Neely as Ralph M Hiner concedes defeat after 427 of 2 347 precincts reported Neely 37 166 to 10 186.
Tom McKee and his son Gilbert McKee face a joint assault charge with Luther Lewis. Trial Justice A J Taverner will hear the case. Cedar Grove residents traveled to the city to arrange Dr R M Glass as a witness after injuries from a Monday fence dispute.
A Daytona Beach theft report describes a suspect with an unusual sense of humor during the incident, details limited to the claim of odd behavior and the location in Florida.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration asks farmers in the East Central Action area to complete and submit all worksheets for the 1936 Agricultural Conservation program at the county office by May 30. Fred Stine urges early submission to avoid county congestion and speed soil-depleting lease distribution.
The Apollo Quartet from Harrisonburg Presbyterian Church will perform several selections during the regular Sunday morning service at Braddock Street M E Church South in this city. The group includes Sencendiver, Myers, Newman, and Ralph Myers with Edna D. Shaeffer directing and accompanying.
Progress on two street projects continues with Chestnut street excavation and Kerr avenue macadam finishing. Each project runs about 800 linear feet and Purcell avenue awaits sewer completion before macadam. The Woodstock Lane outlet cuts through solid rock slowing work.
The Rev. F. H. Strieby of Ridgeway Methodist Episcopal Church South conducts nightly services at Braddock Street M E Church South for the Francis Asbury Union of the Winchester District. Services begin at 8 PM and run through Friday night with public invited.
Petey Sarron, born in Birmingham, Alabama, defeats Freddie Miller over 15 rounds to become world featherweight champion in Washington. Miller, titleholder since 1938, loses in front of about 23,000 at the ballpark, marking the first title bout in the capital.
Police hunt a thief who robbed a local hardware store cash register then poured a gallon of varnish over the till and fixtures. An empty varnish can was left on the open cash drawer, suggesting a quirky aftereffect of the crime.
May 13 market notes show cattle and calves steady to varied gains with hogs steady to higher in Chicago and Baltimore. Prices cited include steers around 7.25 to 8.70 for top lots, calves 9.00-9.50, hogs 9.25-10.60, and sheep lambs 9.00-12.50, with mixed movement across regions and moderate demand.
Local markets are checked daily with standard notices but The Star does not assume responsibility for typographical errors. This brief item notes routine market accuracy and carries customary disclaimer.
In a listless day the market rose fractions to two points or more amid broad gains led by alcohols and scattered specialties. Transfers totaled about 600000 shares as wheat advanced and bonds held steady with gold currencies rallying after an early ease. Closing quotes show many Industrial and utility stocks higher with varied results across leaders such as American Can, General Electric, Chrysler, IBM, and U.S. Steel.
Chicago and Baltimore markets show cautious wheat buying amid Frazier Lemke debate. Wheat prices rose intraday. May futures 92 7-8 to 93, July 85 1-2 to 5-8, oats and corn also posted modest gains amid mixed cash readings and mill delivery quotations.
Federal officials report the Stoll kidnapping case may lead to a guilty plea and life sentence for Robinson. He was arrested in Glendale California after a nationwide manhunt. E J Connolly and U S officials describe the capture and Robinsons admission while denying masquerade claims.
In the suit of Hilda March Cochran vs Thomas Cecil Cochran a divorce decree is granted. The court allows the plaintiff alimony of 4 dollars per week. Neither party may remarry within six months from the decree date.
What's Doing On Capitol Hill reports Finance Committee studying the revenue bill. Appropriations Subcommittee analyzes a relief-deficiency bill. The House debates the Frazier Lemke farm mortgage refinancing measure with a vote likely tonight. The Foreign Affairs panel considers a State Department information request on safeguards for the American legation in Addis Ababa. The Senate opened relief bill debates with Secretary Wallace testifying on the tax bill. Labor subcommittee hearings continue on a 6 billion dollar relief appropriation authorization.
Miss Sallie and Mary Van Meter visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Van Meter in Vaucluse on Sunday. Several locals traveled to Washington D C and Middleburg. The Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church welcomed new members Dorothy Terault Jean Campbell Gloria Ridings Allen Jones Jr Dudley Jones Kenneth Ridings James Russell Inskip Huger Campbell.
Mrs. Robert M. Ward hosted the Century Club gathering on Tuesday afternoon with four dances well arranged and Major Wilson listed as golf pro contactable at the club house. Mrs. Keneath N. Gilpin spoke on her Mexico trip. several guests from Keswic's Powhatan Saratoga and Millwood area attended.
The Hindenburg completed its first U S return flight in 61 hours 38 minutes. Passengers report a joyous welcome in Frankfurt with Nazi leaders set to honor the voyage including a silver cup. Americans and Germans alike praise Dr Eckener's popularity and note tensions over his reluctance to align with Nazi activities.
In warm weather mix two pounds copper sulfate four pounds hydrated lime and three pounds lead arsenate per 100 gallons. Add in order with agitator running. One pint fish oil per 100 gallons boosts effectiveness. If cool next week use eight quarts wettable or lime sulfur per 100 gallons. Wettable sulfur is safer to use this time of year.
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