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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1936
Page
9
New York Oct 3 financial facts from the World Series show first game attendance 41,9 hundred? receipts 172, a second game attendance 82,962 and gross receipts 357,119. Players’ pool 182,130.69 with disbursements for owners clubs leagues. World Series leaders list includes Powell Yan Crosetti Dickey Poisel DiMagistio Bartell Ott Mancusco Hubbell Jomez.
A new historical novel Drums Along the Mohawk by Walter D Edmonds is highlighted as a major fall release from Atlantic Monthly Press. The story follows settlers in the American Revolution era facing British raids and Iroquois danger while guarding land and families. The Handley Library may have copies for borrowing.
Mrs. George L. Spining 86 of Salena Calif widow of the famed George L. Spining known as the friend of the Indian for his work improving conditions for tribes after the Indian wars died today in Linesville Pennsylvania.
Seaman John Edward Uniack, 22, died yesterday at the North Island Naval Air Station after an accidental discharge from a jammed machine gun. Navy officials confirmed the incident occurred at the shop area of the station in San Diego.
In Harrisonburg The Handley High Judges edged Harrisonburg 13 to 7 in the first game of the season. Clowe scored twice for Handley with Shank and Rodeffer keying the offense while Baker booted the extra points. Harrisonburg moved the ball on the ground but could not overcome Handley’s defense as the crowd watched a tense contest on opening night.
The Winchester area church calendar lists Sunday morning worship at 11 with Lord's Supper, 9.30 a.m. Sunday School, evening service 7.30. A congregational meeting considers the pastor's resignation, presided by Rev. Joseph A. McMurray. Midweek Bible hour, presbytery meeting, and Highland avenue services noted.
C. W. A. Scott, British co winner of the London to Melbourne air derby in 1934, captured the Ports mouth to Johannesburg race completing 6,154 miles in 52 hours 54 minutes at an average above 114 mph. The event was marked by the deaths of two contestants in a crash.
The Home Demonstration agent submits a weekly program October 5 10. Activities include 4 H Club meetings demonstrations for adults canning contests project records and plans for Achievement Day. Meetings are scheduled in Gore Hayfield Mt Williams Round Hill Red Bud and Kerns town with field office work and club activities each day.
Shanghai reels under martial law after the shooting of two Japanese journalists and the murder of a Japanese marine. Reports of a possible blockade of Yangtze ports loom as Tokio presses for compliance. Escaping residents flood the Chapel quarter while a trial verdict nears. A photo shows Japan's armored car review at Hongkew park.
Remington reports a beacon auto truck crash on route 15 near the Rappahannon river bridge. H W Johnson of Alexandria 47 was killed instantly and Mrs Minnie Johnson 4? died as she was being moved to Warren ton. Norman Berry 21 of Broad Run and a black youth in the truck were taken into custody. Coroner J O Stringfellow ordered further investigation.
Final report on Boy Scout finances to be presented at a Tuesday meeting in the Handley Library trustees room. Rotary Kiwanis Lions Legion and Scout officials will report contributions and pledges. after Tuesday reports go to the Scout office for record and deposit. Gratitude is extended to Col. B. M. Roszel Philip B. Glaize Leslie D. Kline Ben Cather F. M. Ritter W. P. Anderson George Rush Mervil Adams Walter Knee Paul Behrens.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for unskilled laborer positions in Winchester at 50 cents an hour. Vacancies may occur in similar jobs at about the same pay. Retirements deductions of 3 percent apply.
Applicants seeking veteran preference must file preference form 14 blue properly executed with required proof. Forms can be obtained from the Secret Board of United States Civil Service Examiners at the Winchester post office. Applications must be submitted to the manager, U.S.
Public notice from the civil working district in Washington DS sets a deadline not later than October for actions or filings. The exact scope and requirements are not fully readable in the fragment but indicate a formal deadline and governing authority.
A collision between a freight train and a motor bus near Rome between Rieti and Congianno killed seven people and injured 46 others.
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