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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1936

Page

5

Estates and Records Filed in Valuable County

Valued inventories show Heber Flood at 48910.67 with 14 tracts of real estate and shares in local firms. John M. Steele estate at 29413.89 with six real estate tracts around Stephens City. Alva J. Steele executrix. Appraisers include Lineburg, Steele and Baker. Additional estates listed with appraisals and executors across Stephens City Kernstown Berryville Middletown and Waverly areas.

Heber John M. Steele Stephens City Alva J. Steele P. E. Lineburg E. M. Steele W. K. Baker Alverda Osburn Glenwood Berryville Plainfield Kernstown M. Chiles Paul M. Haldeman H. A. Orndorff L. R Dettra M. A. Getz Arthur Miller H. Miller Charles Renner J. H. Spillman John Massie Donna F. Finfrock M. M. Lynch Dorothy McCann Rice J. W. Baker A. J. Tavenner Alson H. Smith Beulah Smith H. K. Dick G. M. Carson F. L. Barrett Daniel Leight H O. Light Grover Teets A. S. Orndorff Oscar Leight

Executor's Sale of Household Effects in Winchester VA

The undersigned will sell at 923 Berryville Avenue Winchester Virginia at 2 pm on Saturday May 23 1936 all household effects of the late Mrs May E White including Davenport buffet china closet kitchen cabinet extension tables electric sweeper washing machine heatrola beds bedding chairs tables rugs dishes etc Cash payment required prior to removal M M Lynch Executor of May E White deceased

Berryville Avenue Winchester May E. White M. M. Lynch

Odd Twin Names Spotted In Alma Family

Rich mond News-Leader columnist Charles Houston notes a Page county family in Alma named King welcomed twins with the unique names Nosmo and Nopar, a playful reversal of Nosmo King and Nopar King. Flossie Greiner sent the item, admitting neither could explain the coincidence.

Charles Houston Richmond News-Leader Flossie Greiner Mr. Joyner Jaynes Ripley Alma Page County King Nosmo Nopar Nopar-King

Local Pastor To Address Fredericksburg High Graduates

The Rev. E. B. McGukin of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to Fredericksburg High School's graduating class. The May 31 service occurs in the school auditorium.

E. B. McGukin Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Fredericksburg

Show Boat at Hable's Palace Promises Classic Musical Drama

Irene Dunne Allen Jones Helen Morgan Charles Winninger and Helen Westley star in the Universal Show Boat at Hable's Palace today and tomorrow. The 1936 screen edition of Edna Ferber's novel is praised for beauty sentiment and music, supplemented by a Fox News reel.

Irene Dunne Allen Jones Helen Morgan Charles Winninger Helen Westley Universal Palace Theatre Edna Ferber Fox News

Meditations On The Bible My Shepherd

Meditations on Psalm 23 1 emphasize God as a shepherd who leads feeds and cares for the faithful Our prayers acknowledge God’s strength and seek help in every hour of need from Jesus Amen Rev WM Obaugh reads John 11 6

Jesus

Divorces Filed in Frederick County Circuit Court

Gladyce H. Brown seeks a divorce from Charles W. Brown and depositions start May 30 per suit papers. Artie R. Romick also filed notice of intention to seek a divorce.

Frederick County Gladyce H. Brown Charles W. Brown Artie R. Romick

Notice of Administration for Martin Luther Robertson

Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia on May 5 1936 set for Douglas P Robertson to obtain letters of administration for Martin Luther Robertson who has been absent for over twenty years. Hearing to prove absence on June 18 1936 at 10 A M at the court house. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star. Co C Brannon Clerk. W E Edwards p q 5 6 13 20 27 41.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Philip Williams Douglas P. Robertson Martin Luther Robertson Court House Winchester Evening Star Co. C. Brannon W. E. Edwards P. Q

Morrison Resigns From Reserve Board Amid Policy Rift

Washington May 20 Morrison, a banker and cattleman, tendered his resignation as a Federal Reserve Board member. The President would not act until conferring with Texas, with no reason given for the move. Morrison had been named to a two year term after the February 1 reorganization of the board. President Roosevelt said he did not expect to fill the vacancy this session as the board was functioning with six members.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Morrison Marriner Eccles Utah Roosevelt

Herriot weighs appeal to become foreign minister

Paris reports Edouard Herriot three times premier weighed Leon Blum's plea to join the new left cabinet as foreign minister. Blum urged him to lead League of Nations reform and tackle European diplomacy, while Herriot hesitated and deferred final judgment after a three hour meeting.

Paris Edouard Herriot France Leon Blum League of Nations Blum Socialist Party Herriot Chamber of Deputies

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Iris Tour Planned

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club meets Thursday at Mrs Dailey Slonaker s home then drives to Clearbrook to visit the Whetzell iris garden famed for its many varieties. The trip aims to view the blossoms now in full bloom and the estate s profuse plantings.

Fredericktown

City Council rejects dog racing plan in Alexandria

In Alexandria on May 19 the City Council unanimously denied Myer Goldberg's request for a permit to build a $200,000 dog racing plant, effectively rejecting commercialized dog racing in the city.

Alexandria Myer Goldberg

Hearings Held On Shenandoah Truck Route Permits

The State Corporation Commission heard three truck line applicants on routes through the Shenandoah Valley. Carter Express Lines Mundy Van and Warehouse Corporation and Compton Brothers seek a Roanoke Staunton link. Carter Line opposes Mundy’s Staunton Washington proposal while railroads Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio oppose all applications.

Richmond State Corporation Commission Shenandoah Valley Carter Express Lines Mundy van and Warehouse Corporation Compton Brothers Roanoke Staunton Carter Line Winchester Mundy Company Washington Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio Baltimore and Ohio

FFA Degree Teams to Eliminate for District Contest

Degree teams from Stephens City and Middletown F F A chapters will compete tomorrow night at Stephens City to win a berth in the District contest Saturday afternoon here. R A Wall, instructor, oversees the event with judges W Frank Wall Jr Strasburg A L Frye Handley and W R Legge vocational agriculture supervisor for northern Virginia.

Stephens City Middletown

Stevens Point School Allows Fishing With Parental Permission

Stevens Point superintendent P. M. Vincent announced that all Stevens Point High School students may be excused on opening day of fishing season if they have written parental permission. He, an angler, stressed responsibility and student conduct.

Stevens Point Wis P. M. Vincent

Notice of claims against estate Mason deceased

All persons indebted to or having claims against M. H. Mason deceased must present them to Walter Mason administrator at once. The notice appears in the estate proceedings in the local probate matter.

M. H. Mason Owalter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hable’s Palace Palace Carter WM. B. Obaugh John S. Miller & Company North Main Street Goodyear Buncuitter Tire Co Old Fredericktown Club Mr. Luby Leroy Luby Hamman Dollar Store Memorial Hospital Luby B. Coe Woman's Christian Temperance Union Minnie Beemer Amherst Street Lexington John A. Lejeune Lejeune Via Loudoun St. Wincheste Ford Dealers Yen Ford Square Deal
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