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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1936

Page

8

Virginia Sees Abundance of Requirements for Industry Growth

Roanoke Va Oct 8 Virginia business leaders welcomed a 25 member goodwill tour sponsored by the state Chamber of Commerce. E A Hults Mathieson Alkali Works Saltville urged Virginia to leverage plentiful raw materials low overhead costs reliable water power and low distribution costs as signs of a thriving industrial future. Speakers called for statewide cooperation to attract new industry while noting tax policy and decentralization as favorable.

Roanoke E. A. Hults New York City Mathieson Alkali Works Saltville State Chamber of Commerce Virginia J. G. Holtzclaw Richmond Virginia Electric and Power Rotary, Kiwanis Lions the Taxis Clubs Danville urg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Staunton John W. Morrison G. Fred Switzer R. L. Stultz G. Herring State Chamber T. Harry Lowery Chas. W. Wampler Harold Lee Georgeton National Forest T. Martz A. 8. Turner L. L. Davis Glenwood Colo Harrisonburg

Child Struck By Automobile on Senseny Road

Donna Smith of Senseny road sustained minor injuries after a vehicle driven by Rev. Charles Comeskey, assistant pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, struck her yesterday. He stopped the car and took her to the hospital. police report noted no broken bones.

Donna Smith Senseny Road Charles Comeskey Sacred Heart Catholic Church Comeskey

Little Fire Damages Filling Station Near North Loudoun

A short circuit caused a small blaze just before 1 am at a filling station on North Loudoun near the old fair grounds. Women workers extinguished the fire with comparatively little damage. Newton D. Baker criticized rising danger amid increasing automobiles.

North Loudoun Old Fair Grounds

Toledo officer admits Legion ties and leaves sick leave

Sergt Lyman Dear an arsenal officer in Toledo Ohio admits to a Legion of America role and says he resigned last year He met Virgil Effinger of Lima who Michigan authorities seek as Black Legion head Dear says he joined only a Legion of America not the Black Legion A police hearing granted indefinite sick leave and Dear holds a good departmental record.

Sergt. Lyman Dear Police Department Toledo Legion of America Ray Allen Dear Virgil Effinger Lima Michigan Black Legion Allen Department Central Presa

District Nurse Association Holds Meeting and Sets Sale

Friends attended the District Nurse Association meeting led by President Mrs. H. D. Fuller at the association offices. A rummage sale is set for Saturday October 10 at 1 PM at Mrs. Clarence Hardy’s home to aid the tuberculosis fund.

District Nurse Association Court House H. D. Fuller Clarence Hardy South Braddock Street J. L. Kater Tuberculosis Fund Mason Snapp C. S. Burgess Martin Wisecarver B. B. Bagby Richmond Child Welfare Bureau State Board of Health Mary L. Pearson Evelyn C. Dean Blue Ridge Sanatorium

Apple Market Shipping Point Prices and Market Tone

Shipping point report for Wednesday lists light demand and steady to mostly steady market in Winchester Martinsburg and nearby areas. Carload prices show varied values for Staymens U S No 1 and other varieties. bushel baskets and bulk per cwt ranges include Jonathan and Ben Davis with multiple inch and min car specifications.

Winchester - Martinsburg U. S Few Staymens U Grimes VU Jonathans U Ben Davis U

River Conditions Report At Riverton

Shenandoah conditions show North River and Clear water quality rated as good while South River remains muddy. Local observers note flow levels and turbidity for boaters and anglers in Riverton area.

Weekend News Roundup From Front Royal Area

Local society notes recount visits and weekend plans across Front Royal and nearby towns. Names include Miss Lillian McFall Miss Laura Boyd Major Rolfe Millar and families visiting Ashland Providence Richmond Richmond events. Social calendar highlights a King’s Daughters circle meeting and visits by guests from Indianapolis Baltimore and Plymouth North Carolina.

Miss Downing Heads to Richmond for College Events

Miss Virginia Downing travels to Richmond tomorrow to visit her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Frank Evans. She will attend a football game and dance at Randolph Macon College on Saturday. The Rotary Club met today at the Afton Inn.

Lillian McFall Ashland Randolph-Macon College St. Johns Virginia Downing Richmond Frank Evans Randolph- Macon College

Garden Club 10 Holds a Contest in Warren County

A large crowd attended the Garden Club of Warren County meeting at Mrs. Thomas S. Melton’s home. Members judged autumn berries and foliage, lilies culture, and flower arrangements with awards announced for multiple classes. Plans were made for a Better Garden Contest along Royal Avenue with a $50 prize across three classes.

Front Royal Garden Club Warren County Thomas S. Melton Beverley F. Browne Julian N. Major W. W. Sonner Henry S. Wagner J. E. Higgens Wagner Browne Higgens Julian Major T. S. Melton E. H. Keyser Royal Avenue Carson Hill Skyline Drive

Two Day Meeting Opened By Bat tle Run Old School Baptist Church

FRONT ROYAL Oct 9 Elder A L Harrison pastor of the Bat tle Run Old School Baptist Church Ben Venue Rappahannock county will open a two day annual meeting assisted by Elders B F Seckford Washington DC and Percy Dalton Baltimore Md There are morning and afternoon sessions with the final session at two oclock Sunday afternoon.

Front Royal A. L. Harrison Battle Run Old School Baptist Church Ben Venue Rappahannock County B. F. Seckford Washington, D. C Percy Dalton Baltimore

Bishop Goodwin to Deliver 11 O'clock Sunday Address

The Rt. Rev. Frederick Goodwin Bishop Co adjutor of Virginia will deliver the address at Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Royal at 11 o clock Sunday morning. The 1936 class will be presented for confirmation followed by Holy Communion.

Front Royal Frederick Goodwin Virginia Calvary Episcopal Church

Excursion Through National Forest Arousing Interest in Rockingham

Harrisonburg and Rockingham Chamber of Commerce organize a Forest tour next Monday with Supervisor Borden and forest headquarters cooperation. Officials and Shenandoah Valley communities from Winchester to Lexington invited. 115 mile itinerary includes Howe Quarry Camp Ground Red Dish Knob Fish Works and more. Lunch at Camp No 2 North River hosted by Captain Townsend. aims to mark 25th anniversary of George Washington National Forest.

Harrisonburg Rockingham Shenandoah National Park H. J. Benchoff Woodstock Shenandoah Valley, Inc Virginia

Hable's Palace Theater Features Postal Inspector Double Bill

Richard Cortez and Patricia Ellis star in Postal Inspector at the Palace today only with a tale of trust and money. The program also includes The Fighting Marines a comedy and a cartoon. Johnny Mack Brown stars in The Courageous Avenger at the Palace Saturday along with The Phantom Rider serial.

Richard Cortez Patricia Ellis Palace Johnny Mack Brown Palace’ Theatre

Fox in North Bay Golf Clutches Errant Ball

Frank Jeffrey watched a red fox at the North Bay golf club grab a stray ball from the rough and bushes. The fox held the ball in its teeth for several seconds before running off with it.

North Bay, Ont Frank Jeffrey North Bay Golf Club Jeffrey

G. O. P. Leaders To Invade State Capital Monday

Richmond reports Republican leaders plan a Virginia radio rally and campaign visits led by Judge John G. Belknap and Colonel Knox ally officials. Senator Byrd may speak by radio Monday night if air time is arranged, with attacks on Roosevelt and notes on the NRA and Democratic gains.

Richmond Manassas Byrd John G. Belknap Columbus Ohio Knox Clarence R. Ahalt National Republican Committee Belknap Henry P. Taylor Taylor and Caldwell Walkerton Packers Democrats Virginia Roosevelt Taylor Glass Washington Jefferson Henry Madison NRA Supreme Court James H. Price Norfolk County S. Otis Bland Newport News Achilles Gloucester County Bland Herndon Price Portsmouth Norman Hamilton Congress Thomas G Burch Martinsville Wytheville R. Walton Moore WRVA Horace Edwards National Council of Roosevelt Robert W. Daniel Daniel James A. Farley

Roosevelt Tours Midwest, Plans Talks in St Paul

President Roosevelt traveled by train through Oelwein and Hayfield after a rain soaked tour funded by Public Works. In St Paul he will meet political leaders and farm group representatives and deliver a brief speech at the state capital.

St. Paul Minn Oelwein Hayfield

Cubs Trade Warneke for Collins and Parmelee in Cashless Swap

Lonnie Warneke star Cubs right-hander moved to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for first baseman Jim Collins and pitcher Leroy Parmelee. No cash changed hands in the fall and winter deal.

Lonnie Warneke Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Jim Ripper) Collins Leroy Parmelee

Crile Finds Surgical Route to Blood Pressure Remedy

Dr. George Crile outlined a new surgical approach discovered in Tanganyika aimed at treating high blood pressure. He described a sympathetic neural network linked to adrenalin glands that, when dampened, lowers blood pressure. Crile tied animal stress responses to human hypertension and noted ongoing work with the Cleveland Museum and Western Reserve University.

Kansas City George Crile Clevelan Jungles Africa Southwest Clinical Conference Tanganyika Crile Cleveland Museum of Natural History Biology Department Western Reserve University

Reliance United Brethren Church Services Schedule

Reliance United Brethren Church activities list sermons Sunday School and evening services at Sephens City and Reliance. The Rev. Dr. A P Hovermale supplies pulpit as conference superintendent with a 7 15 p m Christian Endeavor session and other interdenominational gatherings.

Friendship Sephens City Reliance Christian Endeavor Ridings and Greenway A.P. Hovermale

Baltimore Markets Report Show Mixed Livestock Movement

Baltimore markets Oct 9 show cattle and hog values mixed with steady to weak trends. Cattle steady to weak with feeders and cutters down. hogs mostly steady with varied weights. sheep limited demand. Chicago and other exchanges report mostly softer trimming for several lines amid rain and weak fat cattle outlook.

Baltimore New York P. R U. S. Dept Chicago U. S. Dept. Agri

Local Markets The Star Corrects Daily Market Errors

The Star notes that local markets are correctly edited daily but declines responsibility for possible typographical mistakes.

The Star

Local Wholesale Flour Prices and Feed Components

Market listing shows patent and short patent flour by bag size with per barrel prices, plus coarse corn products, corn meal in various sack sizes, screenings, middlings, mixed and baby chick feeds, and livestock items including beets, cows, sheep, and turkeys. Retail section mirrors patent flour pricing and bag sizes.

Siena CE Tor Venice Rave Dorr Bowe Eterno Pelhe Gs Oes Logal Retail Market

Stock Market Report From New York Oct 9

Stock market features a higher notch with mixed gains and broader upturns. Key notes include a 24 000 share block trading and a near point rise in Socony Vacuum, with later profit selling tempering the pace as currencies and commodities markets show mixed movements.

New York Socony Spain Commodities General P. m. Queaions Allied Chemical Phamon

Spectacular advances in soybeans lift futures and cash quotes

Chicago reports show May delivery soybeans leaping four cents to 1.27 1/4 and December to 1.25 1/2, up the daily limit due to persistent rain hindering threshing and limited buying. Wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley and lard prices mix on the Chicago cash grain scene with a range of bids and months noted.

Chicago Horge Baltimore

Salem Congregation Church notices and services

Rev. Cephas Fahnestock and Rev. W. L. Riggleman lead the Salem Congregation Church of the Brethren with Jubilee on Front Royal Bike Sunday School at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m on the second and fourth Sundays. Younge's meeting at 7 30 p m Flossie Fultz president Thelma Anderson leader Me A Missionary. Salem near Stephens City Sunday School 10 a m Superintendent R L Lynn first and third Sundays 11 a m. Jesus said A new command I give unto you love one another as I have loved 39 Love is the fulfilling of the law.

Cephas Fahnestock W. L. Riggleman L. R. Dettra Jubilee Jonah Funkhouser Younge Flossie Fultz Thelma Anderson Salem Stephens City R. L. Lynn Jesus

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Virgina E. A. Hultz Col. Till L. Huston New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodger Babe Ruth Newton. D. Baker Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Sergt Lyman Dear Gore Apple Winchester Evening Star Gussie McFall Telephone Front Royal Shenandoah Rivers Riverton North River Front Royal News Bailey Cooper Billy Symons Grassland Laura Boyd James Boyd Rolfe Millar Providence R. I National Guard E. L. Grubbs Mrs. Walker Atlanta, Ga Messrs Edward Kerfoot Robert Leach Major Mrs James Golden Warrenton Horse Show Marvin Vent Wade Berry Charles van Horn Larry Boerner King’s Daughters Laura Clark Mr. Morgan Savannah John Morgan Frank Stout Mrs. Stout R. B. Clagger Edgar Bateman Lilly Nellie Bateman Plymouth, N. C Elder Warren Cook Rotary Club Afton Inn Shenandoah Park Bishop Goodwin National Forest Hable’s Palace Buck Jones Foxy Peery SF Dentists Office Dentists Office Central Press Reliance United Brethren Church Stock Market Report Veil Radiaor Am. Smelers Am. Tel Tel Anaconda Beh. Seel Chrysler Consol Gen Electie Moors Goodyear Harveser Johns Manville Kenne Eeert Ut Salem Congregation Church of the Brethren
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