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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1936

Page

10

Guild Gifts Appreciated by Worthy Pupils

Articles of wearing 41 contributed by Needlework Guild for needy school children are praised by Miss Lola V. Moore principal of John Kerr School. She notes stockings and hosiery are especially needed and thanks the guild for past and current clothing donations aiding teachers pupils and the welfare agency.

Needlework Guild Grover C. Rose Guild Lola V. Moore John Kerr School Moore Miss Keating

McNair resigns as Pittsburgh mayor after turbulent term

William N. McNair resigns as mayor amid clashes with City Council over payrolls and the removal of treasurer James P. Kirk. Council to fill the unexpired term as John J. Scully takes over, pledging to run city until a successor is chosen for the 1938 expiration.

John Scully Pittsburgh William N. McNair James P. Kirk McNair Mayview Hospital MacNair Cornelius D. Scully Council Kirk

Peru Grocer Reports Burglars About Kitchen Door

Glenn Fisher a Peru Indiana grocer told police he heard burglars creeping around his kitchen. A police squad with shotguns responded and broke through the kitchen door to search the premises.

Peru Ind Glenn Fisher

New Travel Booklet Aids Travelers Across States

Promotes a new travel booklet detailing the big annual events in every state. Includes a page per state with illustrations and descriptive text. Encourages sending name and address with a dime using a coupon to receive a copy.

Minister McGukin Resigns to Seek Larger Service

The Winchester Presbytery rejected Rev. McGukin’s resignation 16 to 2 but he states a divine call to leave Loudoun Street Church. He cites weeks of prayer and a belief his future work lies elsewhere with greater opportunity and open doors.

of the Star Winchester Presbyterian Church Presbytery McGukin Loudoun Street Church Harry M. Crim Strasburg James R. Graham China Joseph A. McMurray Hedgesville W. Va Allen Jones Kernstown Mr. McGuhin

Dr Miller to Speak at Bethel Church

The Rev. Dr. Minor C. Miller of Bridgewater Virginia will speak at Bethel Lutheran Church in Albin at 8 p m Sunday October 11. He has just returned from a extended tour of European countries and will base his lecture on that trip. The public is invited.

Minor C. Miller Bridgewater Bethel Lutheran Church Albin F. L. Ayler Summit N. J

Gen Fries to Speak on Reds at Clarke County Club Meeting

Major General Amos Fries retired U S Army will address the first fall meeting of the Woman's Club of Clarke County in Hawthorne Library. He will discuss Activities Against Communism in the United States and be introduced by Col. B M Rosrel. The gathering includes other society notes and upcoming weddings and officers.

Berryville Amos Fries Woman’s Club Clarke County Hawthorne Library General Fries Col B. M. Rosrel Winchester United States West Point N. J Fries John B. Richardson Fairfield

Contributions To The Scout Fund Acknowledgments

Additional contributions to the Boy Scout Fund to continue next year’s work are gratefully acknowledged. Names include W. B. Rhodes R. T. Bryarly Jr M. M. Lynch Clifford Grim and Dr H.

Boy Scout Fund W. B. Rhodes R. T. Bryarly, Jr M. M. Lynch Clifford Grim Dr. H

Scientists Invent Device for Phoning Through

A Covington Virginian report notes scientists claim to invention a device enabling phoning through a barrier. No details on mechanism or feasibility are provided.

Covington Virginian

Mamie the cat disrupts Juneau by releasing skunks again

Juneau Wisconsin reports Mamie her pet cat brought six baby skunks from the woods. A State Conservation Warden released them back to their habitat. Mamie returned to the woods and now the six striped animals are back.

Juneau Wis Mamie Joseph Kastenmeier

For Sale: Farms and Building Lots in Winchester Virginia

156 Acre Farm with limestone soil six room house out buildings garage spring water timber orchard and small fruit price 3000 good terms 23 Acre Poultry Farm with two garages three big houses well water lights fence storeroom ideal for gas station priced reasonable 12 Acre Farm near town with good house price 900 Building Lots from 300 Newlin & Co Winchester Va

What to do for eczema itching and burning

Wash with Resinol Soap and warm water to soften scales and crusts. Dry by patting. Doctors favor an oily ointment to penetrate outer skin. Resinol Ointment soothes and aids healing, used for over 40 years. Get Resinol Soap and Ointment. free sample by writing Resinol Dept. 1 Baltimore Md.

Resinol Dept. 1 Baltimore

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