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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1936
Page
6
Present and past rainfall data show last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at 0.65 inches, May to date 0.83 inches, year to date 17.98 inches. The Weather Bureau laboratory reports a 34.56 inch average annual precipitation, with monthly amounts ranging from 1.93 inches in February to 3.83 inches in May.
Sir Maurice testified at the second day of a cabinet secrecy inquiry into reports of an alleged leak about income tax and tea tax rises. The witness, who has kept cabinet records for 20 years, urged that leaks stop or be channeled through proper channels as April announcements neared.
Walter Miller, a large black laborer, was sentenced to the electric chair for the March 28 attack and murder of 19 year old Vivian Woodward in Huntsville. The verdict followed a one day trial and a jail confession obtained after his capture in Terre Haute.
Harold Adams and Harry New reported thefts from their cars. Adams lost bulbs seven wrenches a pair of pliers a seat cover a defroster a screwdriver and a jack. Newcome lost 12 wrenches a pair of pliers bulbs a pump and five gallons of gasoline.
In Urbanna Virginia on May 13 18 foot sailboats built by Christ Church Episcopal School students with instructor William P. Jones. Sixteen pupils qualified to crew two per boat as the school leads in shipbuilding attracting the entire student body to the Rappahannock river each afternoon.
Public sale of county real estate by substituted trustee on May 16 1936 at 12 00 in front of Winchester Court House. Property is a four acre parcel east of Winchester city on Woodstock Lane Shawnee District with dwelling and buildings. Terms: one third cash. balance in two equal annual installments secured by purchaser bonds and deed of trust. all cash option.
An old ad touts ARAX as a cure to cleanse acids and toxins via the kidneys and urges sufferers of nighttime urination pains and related symptoms to consult Mr Harris at Mills Millers 107 N Loudoun St.
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