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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1936

Page

9

Roosevelt Cuts Landon Lead In Digest Poll Fifth Week

The Literary Digest poll shows Landon at 731,451 to Roosevelt 485,392 with 44,825 for Lemke and 11,048 for others from 1,254,716 ballots. Landon leads in 27 states while Roosevelt tops 13. Missouri swings to Landon and Wisconsin remains a surprise with Landon ahead 19,139 to 11,024.

Landon Roosevelt Thomas Brown ‘der Colvin Aiken Ital London Kentucky Massachusetts Rhode Island Tennessee Wisconsin Lemke Wyoming Nevada New Mexico Kansas Nebraska Washington Missouri Union Party Iowa Louisiana Minnesota Ohio Rhodes Island South Dakota North Dakota Literary Digest New York State Landon Fe Ory New York City Illinois Pennsylvania Chicago Cleveland Keystone Aladelphia Pittsburgh New York LaFollette Philip Robert Hoover A&r James A. Farley Kansas City Tom Pendergast John D. M. Hamilton Republican National Committee St. Louis Norman Thomas Earl Browder Commounist D. Leigh Colvin John W.W. Aiken

Safety of Modern Mother In Giving Birth to Child

Dr Logan Clendening argues that childbirth in the United States is generally safe in average conditions. He cites hospital records showing low maternal mortality and contrasts sensational but misleading portrayals with data from Chicago Boston Lying-In Jersey City Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital to support that American obstetrics takes good care of mothers.

Logan Clendening M. D Alfred Franklin United States England Italy Paul de Kruif Dr. de Lee Chicago Commonwealth Fund Committee New York City American Medical Association de Kruif Boston Margaret Hague Jersey City America

Literary Digest poll accuracy in 1932 election

The excerpt notes the 1932 Literary Digest poll differed from the actual major party national vote by about three fourths of one percent. It cautions readers to monitor factors, wait for final tallies, and acknowledge many changes before November 3.

Literary Digest

Corner Church Announces Service Times and Leaders

Corner of South Braddock and West Clifford Streets invites attenders to Sunday School at 9 45 a m with J A Spaid as superintendent Worship at 11 a m with a sermon A Worthy of Worship at 7 30 p m The Pearl of Great Price Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m under Miss Colleen Hoover and Miss Jeanne Miller A hearty welcome awaits in a friendly church.

South Braddock West Clifford Streets Robert A. Whitten A. Spaid Christian Endeavor Colleen Hoover Jeanne Miller

Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate Services And Talks

Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate invites Bethel Albin Sunday School at 10 a m. Rev Min or C Miller Virginia Council of Religious Education speaks at 7 30 p m on World Sunday School Convention trip. St John Mt Williams Star Tannery Grave Springs St James Zepp hold Sunday Schools at 10 a m preach 11 a m with holy communion.

C. EB. Seastrunk Bethel Albin Minor C. Miller Virginia Council of Religious Education St. John’s. Mt. Willliams Grave Springs Star Tannery St. James Zepp

Rural Charge Church of Christ Service Schedule

Rev 8S. J. Goode conducts morning worship at 10 o clock and evening service at 11. The Lord's Supper observed at morning hour. Bible School at Sandy Ridge. Preaching at North River Mills at 3 p.m. All invited.

J. Goode Sandy Ridge North River Mills

Salem Congregation Church Notices And Meetings

The Salem Congregation Church Of The Brethren holds services led by Rev Cephes Fahnestock and Rev W Riggleman with Elder L R Dettra. Jubilee at Front Royal Bike Sunday School 10 a m. Preaching 11 a m on second and fourth Sundays. Young people meet 7 30 p m Flossie Fultz president. Thelma Anderson leads the missionary study. Salem near Stephens City hosts Sunday School 10 a m Superintendent R L Lynn. Preaching first and third Sundays 11 a m. Jesus said a new commandment I ’ve unto you Love one another as I have loved you. Love is the fulfilling of the Law. You are invited to these services.

Cephes Fahnestock W Riggleman L. R. Dettra Jubilee Jonah Funkhouser Young People's Meeting Flossie Fultz Thelma Anderson Salem Stephens City R. L. Lynn Jesus

Sunday School Rally Day at Local Churches

Opequon Group Presbyterian Rev Auntin Jones Pastor Cedar Cliff Sunday School 9 30 a m F Estes Kline superintendent 11 a m Burnt Church Albin Sunday School 2 30 p m Phil H Gold superintendent rally day all members urged to attend visitors welcome Round Hill Sunday School 10 a m J H Lupton Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m preaching 7 30 p m by pastor

Cedar Cliff Vaucluse F. Estes Kline Pasor Burnt Church Albin Phil H. Gold Round Hill J.H. Lupton Christian Endeavor

Middletown M E Church South Holds Washington Conference

Middletown M E Church South reports a conference gathering in Washington. The pastor will preach Sunday at the church following the meeting.

Washington

First Brethren Church Berryville Love Feast Oct 11

Rev B J Rohart invites all to a love feast and communion at seven this evening. Bible school at 9:30 a m and morning worship at 10:30. Members urged to observe Jesus commandments and reflect on John 6 53 58. Welcome extended to all in good standing with God.

Berryville Avenue B. J. Rohart Jesus

United Brethren West Frederick Charge Services

The United Brethren West Frederick Charge led by Rev. B F Spitzer lists Sunday School at Pleasant Grove and Mount Keneneny with services and preaching times. Lane Hill offers Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 7 30 pm with midweek services noted.

United Brethren West Frederick B. F. Spitzer Pleasant Grove Mount Keneneny Lane Hill

Stockholm Sweetheart Meets Bjorkvall Arrival Watch

Miss Maud Dickson of Stockholm, 18, is identified as the Swedish sweetheart awaiting the safe arrival of Kurt Bjorkvall who left New York on a nonstop solo ocean flight. The scene captures high public anxiety as the ocean hop unfolds.

Sweden Kurt Bjorkvall New York Maud Dickson Stockholm Bjorkvall Central Press

Reliance United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Reliance United Brethren Church announces Sunday activities at Greenway and Reliance. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. services at Sephens City. main sermon at 3:30 p.m. Ridings and Christian Endeavor meet at 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. A. P. Hovermale to supply pulpit.

Friendship Sephens City Schoo Lance Christian Endeavor Ridings Sa ‘Greenway Ristian Endeavor A. P. Hovermale Conference Puibiabenaent

Mastering a Small Slam In Six Spades Play

Central Press describes Charles Lochridge, famed bridge expert, as he leads a six spades hand. The article details precise tenace play, trump elimination, and timing of tricks to force a small slam, including card position and defense reads.

Charles Lochridge J of Hearts Declarer

Woodstock May Secure Factory

A survey examines worker availability for a shirt factory in Woodstock Virginia. Chamber of Commerce officials and company representatives say the project is at plans and specifications stage with about 200 workers, 85 percent women, and an estimated annual payroll of around $100000.

Chaip of Commerce

Keep Trash Out Of The Town Run

Chief of Police Clayton W. Hollis announced that anyone found throwing trash into Town Run will be summonsed to court without warning. He noted recent cleaning by city workers and urged citizen cooperation to keep the stream sanitary.

Clayton W. Hollis Hollis

Tourists From Pittsburgh Planned Winchester Visit

A party of tourists is scheduled to reach Winchester from Pittsburgh on Sunday October 11 and travel the Shenandoah Valley as far as Mount Jackson. They will visit Shenandoah Caverns and return to Winchester in the evening by train, staying at the George Washington Hotel during their visit.

Winchester Pitts Suny Mount Jackson Shenandoah Caverns Pittsburgh Questa George Washington Hotel

Delbert Light Held For Jury In Forgery Case

Delbert Light, sought in Winchester Frederick county and Martinsburg West Virginia on forgery charges, was arrested last night on Bear Garden Mountain West Virginia by Sheriff Harry McCann and Sergeant Francis Punk. He faced a Frederic circuit court indictment and was sent to the grand jury of Corporation Court after a hearing before Judge Donald Weems, with a suspended one year forgery sentence also involved.

Delbert Light Winchester Frederick County Martinsburg W. Va Bear Garden Mountain West Virginia Harry McCann Francis Punk Light Frederic Grand Jury Corporation Court Donald Weems

Doilies Add Dainty Touch for Tables in Crochet Pattern

Three sizes of lacy doilies offer a hundred uses for the table tray dresser or buffet with color options. The pattern 6639 provides complete instructions an illustration of stitches required and materials. Send 10 cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th Street New York NY with name address and pattern number.

Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N.Y

Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns Book Ad

The Evening Star promotes the Barbara Bell pattern book with 100 easy-to-make designs for all ages from children to mature figures. Send 15c for a copy and direct orders to the address in the box.

Barbara Bell

Light Charged With Forging Multiple Checks

In Winchester and Martinsboro police report Light accused of forging at least five checks in Winchester and that nine or ten cuetes are traced to him in Martinsboro.

Ation Court Light Winchester Martinsboro

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