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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

6

Radio controlled cars to be shown in Winchester

Maurice Francis, dubbed the American Radio Wizard, will operate three stock Ford cars without drivers on Cameron street at the Capitol Theatre in Winchester. The free demonstration at 4 and 7 pm showcases wireless control of lights, ignition and motion, claiming to prove radio can perform tasks beyond human capability. Sponsored by Bickers Motor Company Ford dealers.

Winchester Mauricé Francisl Cameron Street Capitol Theatre Francisl Americas Francis Francisi America Whatsmore Bickers Motor Company Authorized Ford Dealers

Weddings Bring Many From Richmon d and Nearby

Front Royal Virginia May 21 guests arrive for the Carson Whit sid e wedding. Richmond visitors include Mr and Mrs Hilton Freeman Miss Julia Harnsberger Mr and Mrs Ox Wilson and others. Family members travel from Fort Sill Oklahoma and Washington to attend the ceremony and related entertainments.

Front Royal Hilton Freeman Julia Harnsbereer Richmond Carson-Whitside J. B. Harnsberger Ox Wilson Frank “ “McCarthy and Sons Julian William and Frank McCarthy E. Griffith On Lowndes Peple Elizabeth Peple West Tabb W. A. Samoule Lieut. Samoule Fort Sill Oklo W. W. Whitside Miss Carson Lieut. Whitside W. P. Slaughter Rappahannock County E. I. Williams Als A. C Carson Riverton Harold Smith

Washington social notes include Clarke family visits and dances

Miss Elizabeth Clarke will spend the weekend in town with her parents in Washington. Capt. and Mrs. Garrity of Fort Knox plan a week in New York City and Cumberland, then Fort Knox, meeting Miss Elizabeth Reid in Cumberland. High school auditorium decorates for a reception and dance tomorrow night. Mrs. Allanoff returns from Fredericksburg trip. Mrs. Clifton Denny and Mrs. Samuel Major visit Julian N. Major in Washington. Nancy B. Clarke plans Woodstock weekend. Business Women's Club rummage sale Saturday at Strickler Hotel. G Tyler Miller moves school office to the new courthouse.

Elizabeth Clarke Washington Town Elizabeth Mayor Julian Major R. H. Garrity Fort Knox Tenn Harry Reid New York City Cumberland Garrity Elizabeth Reid Ted Ee Ee Hela Business Women’s Club of The Presbyterian Church Strickler Hotel

Mrs Wines Leaves For Staunton Amid Illness in Family

Mrs W Wines departed this morning for Staunton due to illness in her family. Mr Giles Downing returned today from a several days visit with relatives in Richmond.

W. Wines Staunton Giles Downing Richmond

Beavers Captured After Savage Prison Break

Claude Beavers, once leading an eight man escape, was captured alive in the Jack Fork mountains near McAlester Oklahoma after a deadly assault on a foreman and a wounded guard. Old Boston, the prison bloodhound, tracked him to his brush refuge as five men pursued. Beavers surrendered saying he gave up his guns. Warden Kenny confirms two escapees likely remained at large.

Mcalester Okla Claude Beavers Jack Fork Mountains Here Sam Old Boston Roy W. Kenny Ned Julius Bohannon A. C

Two Slavin Spanish Riots Rise After Left Victory

Madrid reports two killed and eight wounded in fresh clashes between Spain's left and right as strikes spread to several towns. The disturbance follows the February election and the new leftist government of President Manuel Azana and Premier Santiago Casares Quiroga.

Madrid Spain Manuel Azane Santiago Casares Quiroga

Britain Not Ready for War Debt Talks with U S

London reports that Britain remains unprepared to start discussions on war debt with the United States. Chancellor Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons he had nothing new to add to Britain's December 10 notes, which said the time was not ripe yet and expressed readiness when conditions improve.

London Great Britain United States Neville Chamberlain Exchequer House of Commons Britain

Mr Ridgeway Honored At Club Luncheon Engagement Announced

The Men’s Athletic Club hosted a comic shower for Mr Harry Ridgeway during their bi weekly luncheon at the Fairfax Hotel. The engagement of Mr Ridgeway and Miss Eloise Caldwell was announced earlier this week.

Harry Ridgeway Men’s Athletic Club Fairfax Hotel Mr. Ridgeway Eloise Caldwell

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