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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

10

Rotary speaker outlines rail needs and public support

J Murray Campbell of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad spoke at the George Washington Hotel luncheon. He urged a square deal equal transport competition and more business, stressing railroads as military necessities and city lifelines. He cited winter coal deliveries and noted rail cost advantages while calling for public backing ahead of Regional and Shenandoah Valley Academy events.

J. Murray Campbell The Balmore and Ohio Railroad Comny Washington, D. C Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Campbell United States France Canada Brazil Mr. Campbell J. Pinckney Arthur William Phipps Towson Charles F. Coffman Atlantic City Winchester H. D. Fuller L. E. Smith New Market

Death Invades Two Families In Short Time

In Stephens City Virginia death touched two prominent Black families this week. Sarah Washington 83 wife of Edward Washington died Tuesday evening. Survived by eight children Cora Tokes William B Washington Charles F Washington Fannie Robinson Katie Shields Robert Washington John Washington Anna Lee Wonzer and brother Robert Ford. Funeral at the Colored Methodist Church Friday at 2 30 p m Rev Griffin officiating. Mary Cornelia Wonzer mother-

Stephens City Sarah Washington Edward Washington Cora Tokes Opequon William B Charles F. Washington New Jersey Fannie Robinson Montclair N. J Katie Shields Robert Washington Johnstown John Washington Anna Lee Wonzer Robert Ford Colored Methodist Church Griffin Mary Cornelia Wonzer

Back From Ethiopia Brown Condor John C. Robinson Returns

John C. Robinson of Chicago is pictured in New York after returning from Ethiopia where he served as personal aviator and aide to ex Emper or Haile Selassie. He is credited with carrying many of the emperor's dispatches through battle lines.

Ethiopia John C. Robinson Chicago New York Haile Selassie Robinson Central Press

Death of Mrs Wonzer Wife of Andrew Wonzer

In this city Anna Lee Wonzer’s mother in law died at 2 30 am after a brief heart illness. She leaves husband Andrew Wonzer two sons Clarence and Meredith Wonzer of 5Sens City one sister Bessie Jennifield of this place and many nephews nieces and grandchildren. Funeral at 2 30 pm Sunday at the Colored Methodist Church with Rev Griffin officiating.

Anna Lee Wonzer Andrew Wonzer Clarence Meredith Wonzer 5Sens City Bessie ‘Ennifield Colored Methodist Church Griffin

John Ward Sentenced in Thursday Assault Case

John Ward was charged with assault and sentenced to 10 days in jail plus costs. The case was heard on Thursday.

John Ward

Auxiliary Meeting At 10 Tomorrow At Valley Convocation

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Valley Convocation will hold a special meeting tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at Christ Episcopal Church. The Star confirms 10 o'clock, correcting an out-of-town paper that had listed 10:30. organizers urge punctual attendance.

Woman’s Auxiliary of the Valley Convocation Christ Episcopal Church Star

Bank Administrator Named for Clarke Estate

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Trust Company qualified this morning as administrator of the estate of the late Mrs. Arabella Clarke on motion of her granddaughters Mrs. Arabella Taylor Clarke Oliver and Miss Rose Loughbrough Clarke. Bond set at $10,000.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Trust Company Arabella Clarke Arabella Taylor Clarke Oliver Rose Loughbrough Clarke

Mrs Dill Poses Outside Court in Alienation Suit

Mrs Margie Eaton Dill, estranged wife of a former senator’s nephew, stands outside Mount Vernon Ohio court as she sues Clarence C Dill and his sister in law for 25000 in an alienation of affections case. She claims Dill aided the sister in a scheme to break up her marriage to Wendell Dill, 21, son of Mrs Grace Dill.

Margie Eaton Dill Clarence C. Dill Washington Mount Vernon Grace Dill Wendell Dill Central Press

Honor Court Friday Night Alights Scout Event

The May Court of Honor for Boy Scouts will be held at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Frank R Horton announces Paul Rosenberger will chair and awards will be given. Chaplain Caulkins will speak on Hobbies and Vacations. Sam Brooks to present the Chamber safety banner to Troop 2. Moving pictures include Romance of Glass Making and a Fish and Bear Tale.

George Washington Hotel Frank R. Horton Paul Rosenberger Charles W. Caulkins Sam Brooks Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Safety Harry Hammond

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