Economics Club Exhibits At F F A Fair
Stephens City Virginia full of notes about Home Economics Club of City High School electing officers Evelyn Cross as president Emma Swimley as vice president Henrietta October as secretary treasurer and outlines fair schedule judges prizes and exhibits for home economics and fruit preserves with pickup prizes and ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Wohlford
Evelyn Cross
Emmaley
Henrietta Finchamoo
Elizabeth Farrar
Margaret Flickinger
Winne
Agnes Mason
First Step To Gain Freedom Is a Failure
John Martin Boland’s bid for freedom from a three and a half year prison term for conspiracy to murder failed. The case mirrored the acquittal of Mrs. Anne Lyddane, who avoided conviction after her case was moved to Washington County. Boland sought relief from Baltimore City Court Judge Eugene O Dunne, with parole, pardon, or a reconsideration by Montgomery County Circuit Court as possible options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John Martin Boland
Boland
Anne Lyddane
Lyddane
Montgomery County
Virginia American Legion Posts Select Delegates for Convention
Commander Crush and department officers finalize plans for the Virginia American Legion fall rally and post officers conference at the George Washington Hotel October 18 and 19. Posts are urged to send representatives as the conference aims to boost membership and strengthen state organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia American Legion
George Washington Hotel
Crush
Jesse Owens Scouts Panthers for Ohio State
Jesse Owens, Olympic sprint and broad jump champion, now scouts for Ohio State. He watched Pittsburgh vs West Virginia and reported insights to the Buckeyes as they prepare to host Francis Schmidt’s strong team in Columbus on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Buckeyes
Panthers
Francis Schmidt
Barber Shop Reopens After Six Week Sickness Closure
Leman Dereson announces the barber shop on 712 S Braddock St is open again at the same prices after a six week illness. Haircuts 10c for children 20c for adults. Shave 10c. Patronage appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leman
Local social notes from Angers Store Virginia October gathering
Angers Store Virginia reports weekend visits with D W Mauzy and Carol Files hosting Vermont Crosten in Albin. Martinsburg relatives of Bohrer and Shade visited. Mrs Dick recovering after appendix surgery in Winchester. Mary Unger of Oakland honored at surprise party before leaving for Winchester. Thelma Dick visited Martinsburg friends. Daisy Luttrell hosted by Kate Luttrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Carol Files
D. W. Mauzy
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mary Unger
Oakland
Thelma Dick
Daisy Luttrell
Kate Luttrell
Youth Cracks Hooked Theft by Hearing Police Broadcast
Columbus officer J R Poston received a call after reporting his car stolen. An 18 year old youth claimed to have stolen the car after hearing the police broadcast and was rewarded before Poston reclaimed it. The youth was taken to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volumbus
J. R. Poston
Poston
Slave Question Dominates 1860 Conventions and Lincoln Front Porch Campaign
The piece recounts the 1860 Democratic split at Charleston and Baltimore, the Constitutional Union fusion, and the Republican nomination of Abraham Lincoln. It notes Douglas’ Illinois senator win, Lincoln’s front porch strategy, and the 1860 electoral outcome with Lincoln winning 180 electoral votes to his rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
J. Haskin
D. C
Stephen J
Dowsieeree
Douglas
Illinois
Alexander Stephens
Washington
Charleston
California
Oregon
Baltimore
John C. Breckinridge
Constitutional Union Party
Constitution
John Bell
Tennessee
Chicago
Seward
Edward Bates
Missouri
Greeley
Thurlow Weed
David Davis
Davis
Caleb Smith
Indiana
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Bellan
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Constitutional Union
Breckinridge
Puston
New York
New Jersey
House of Representatives
Senate
Lane
Firefighters Save Witoka Schoolhouse From Lightning Blaze
Winona Minnesota volunteers used a large buttermilk tank moved from a nearby farm to douse a roof fire at the Witoka schoolhouse after a lightning strike. Lacking water, they quickly adapted with improvised extinguishing method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Witoka
Bank Closing Notices for Columbus Day 1936
On Monday October 12 1936 a legal holiday banks will be closed. Paper maturing that date may be paid on Tuesday October 13 1936. Signatures include J H Yost cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John L Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank Geo B Bushnell cashier Union Bank of Winchester and Harold G Brown cashier Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Yost
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co
John L. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
GEO. B. Bushnell Cashier
Union Bank of Winchester
Harold G. Brown
Shenandoah Valley Net’l Bank
Crush Pledges Best of Service To State Legion
Charles W. Crush of Christiansburg elected commander of the Virginia Department American Legion urges ex service men to start 1936 37 membership drive now and devote effort to community youth and recreation programs emphasizing Sunlight of playgrounds and recreation centers to impressionable youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Crush
Christiansburg
Virginia
American Legion
Legion
Colmery
Community youth programs pledge support in Virginia
A Virginia veterans group declares strong backing for youth initiatives including junior baseball Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls and Junior Drum and Bugle Corps. The speaker urges broad participation from service members and citizens to foster home values and national virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
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Economics Club
Minnesota
Farmer- Rosen
Elmerdeen
H Ae
Fdr
Fred Curtis
Patrick J. Delaney
U. S. Senate
Elmer Benson
Ernest Lundeen
Richard Walsh
Roosevelt
Central Prese
Jesse
Angers
Lande
Pani
NTIS
Ewan Tel Esos
Piv Heatherton
Bail Singers
Chee
North
Studebaker
Dellinger Brothers
E. Piccadilly St
State Legion
Chevrolet
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
Plainfield-Elizabeth
Philadelphia
St. Martinsburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Firestone
N. Weaf
Caf Nocusek Firestone
N. Loudoun St
Rogram
John W. Rosenberger & Co
S. Braddock Street
Hamburger’s
N. Main Street
Cammertire CO
Braddock & Boscawen Sts
Keystone Shoe Store
Pine Motor CO
Brad & Ceci Sts
del Monte
ASCO
Winchester Furniture
John S. Miller & CO
Sherwin-Williams Paints
H. W. Ebert
Braddock and
Amherst Streets
Winchester, Va
McCormick Deering
C. I. Brumback
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