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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1937
Page
7
The president spoke to locals at Ephrata Washington on his northwest tour then left his train for a two hour inspection of the Grand Coulee dam during the visit reported by Central Press.
In 1936 the city leaned toward water system improvements but rejected a new supply bond. Alexander Potter’s firm, represented by M H Kiegerman, will conduct a preliminary survey to maximize existing facilities with healthful supply. Softening options and hardness levels were discussed as the council weighs funding.
Present and past rainfall figures show yesterday total .81 inches and year to date 37.56 inches with monthly normals from 1913 to 1936. A writ of fieri facias orders public auction at 820 S Kent Street on Oct 16 1937 of a Leland motor pump floor sanding machine and pulleys for cash per Taylor L Barr City Sergeant.
Police in Brockton Massachusetts report holding Leo F Mockus in connection with a double shooting at a secluded park. Victims Arthur Gay age 19 and Sylvia Paulding age 17 were shot while seated in a car. Both were listed in critical condition.
Eighteen major oil companies, six subsidiaries, three trade publications and 46 individuals face charges of conspiring to fix gasoline prices under the Sherman Act. Indictments dated July 28, 1936, were returned by a federal grand jury in Madison before Judge Patrick T. Stone.
Front Royal notes Col and Mrs John C Boggs Capt E V Register Capt S J Hoffman Rev R B Clagett among expected guests for the Randolph Macon College alumni dinner at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester. Also mentions Red Cross meeting and various local visits and travel highlights.
No charge for this service. 19386 Chevrolet 144 ton truck with hydraulic dump body offered by Shenandoah Motor Co Inc at a notably low price.
Reconditioned 1935 Chevrolet Town Sedan offered by Shenandoah Motor Co Inc. Economical dependable low price. See the car at the dealership.
Buyer sought for a late model used car in excellent condition. 1936 Ford Town Sedan with like new paint and tires, low mileage. Displayed at Shenandoah Motor Company, Inc.
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