Fire destroys store in Reliance with losses over $8,000
Special to The Star reports a fire in Reliance, Virginia, tearing through a store and office tied to C Pence, secretary of Front Royal. Estimated losses exceed $8,000 with little salvaged. the building housed Pence and his family and was the village’s only store, forcing Reliance residents to travel to Middletown for essentials. The cause is undetermined.
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Pence
Front Royal
Missarah Pence
Reliance
Middletown
F. L. Derflinger
Wife Preservers Try Cinnamon Candies in Lemonade
A playful household tip suggests adding red cinnamon candies to lemonade. Use about one tablespoon of candies per glass for a spiced twist and bright color.
Public notice of beer license hearing at Gore Virginia
Notice to obtain a license to retail beer and wine at Strasnider Service Station Route 50 four miles west of Gore Virginia and to be consumed on premises. Includes court reference in Frederick County with October 20 1936 hearing before Commissioner Baker to report on partition or sale of real estate and creditors claims.
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Strasnider
Gore
Grover C. Helsley
John E. Helsley
Circuit Court
Frederick County
George Helsley
Winchester
George E. Helsley
N. Loudoun Street
Baker
R. R. Strosnider
Prop
France Money Change May Help Apple Exports
A cable report to USDA notes France’s franc devaluation shifts in market sentiment and expected impact on fruit trade. Imports under quotas may stay steady with tighter margins. US apple exports to France face fewer obstacles if currency shifts ease quotas and remove volume restrictions.
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France
Apple
Department of Agriculture
Fred. A. Motz
Europe
United States
Spain
Communion Set Presented to United Brethren Church
A memorial communion set given by M. V. B. Snoke and daughter Anna Mae Snoke was presented to the United Brethren Church and dedicated by Rev. George W. Stover. Over 200 parishioners received communion as the church began a new conference year and the pastor entered his twenty fifth year.
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M. V. B. Snoke
Anna Mae Snoke
Barbara E. Snoke
The
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Wilbur Snake
William H. Shuman
John Davidson
Chester J. Stauffer
Merlin
John Arnsberger
George Bollinger
William
Arline Trostle
Dillsburg
Mabel Massie
Stephens City
R. C. Williams
Martinsburg
W. Va
H. H. Shue
Staunton
Winchester Church
A Student Map of The United States
A five color map from the latest plates shows States and detached territories with populations, rivers, mountains, and major products. The reverse side lists geographic, commercial, political, and social statistics. Available through the Washington Information Bureau for ten cents with coupon.
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United States
Winchester Evening Star
Washington Information Bureau
Sales Tax Becomes Campaign Issue in 11 States
AAP survey shows general sales tax debated as a campaign issue in at least 11 of 17 states using the levy to fund government spending. Tax policy, exemptions on foods, and how revenue is allocated were hot topics as ballots and referendums approach in several states.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ticlans
Publc
Arkansas
Martin L. Davey
Southwest
B. B. Moeur
R. C. Stanford
Utah
Henry Blood
North Carolina
Illinois
C. Wayland Brooks
Henry Horner
West Virginia
Michigan
Wyoming
Colorado
Texas
Ray Sanderford
James V. Allred
Louisiana
Kansas
Idaho
Public notice on beverages with over 3.2 percent alcohol
A public notice announces beverages containing more than 3.2 percent alcohol by volume to be consumed off premises. The communication informs consumers and authorities of the product category and regulatory context.
Scenarists Clash With Shaw Over Film Adaptations
Hollywood writers snap back at George Bernard Shaw after his jab at film adaptors calling them bellboys. Grover Jones and others condemn Shaw as a very silly old gent, while others note his changing views on adapting plays.
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Shaw
Hollywood
George Bernard Shaw
Grover Jones
Samuel Goldwyn
Bellboys
Pupp
Brian Marlowe
Shakespeare
Marlowe
Shakare
Butler
Frank Butler
Howard Estabrook
Tom
Mr. Shaw
Mary
Gorgeous Hussy at Capitol Four Days Run
A four day run of Gorgeous Hussy opens at the Capitol with Joan Crawford in the lead and Lionel Barrymore co starring. Robert Taylor appears as Bon Timberlake in this early 19th century political drama and romance setting.
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Joan Crawford
Capitol
Miss Crawford
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Taylor
Clark Gable
Taylor
Bon” Timberlake
Tupus Pegsy O'Neal
Card of Thanks for Ethel Spillman’s Illness and Death
We acknowledge the appreciation of many friends for support during our mother Mrs. Ethel Spillman’s illness and passing. The sympathy shown and help with cars were deeply appreciated by the family.
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Ethel Spillman
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Gore, Va
M. M. Lynch
Jersey City
President Roosevelt
Senator
Harry Moore
New Jersey
U. B. Church
United Sta
Washington, D. C
U.S
Jeff Bopples
Stanley
Xenophon Meeks
Wright
Central Press
Landon
Alfred M. Landon
Topeka
Hussy
Northern
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