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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1936

Page

8

Public Works aid debate on Winchester water project ends

A near vote on a $239 400 Public Works Administration water supply grant for Winchester stalled with talk of bond approval. Professor Begg warns springs in limestone can be impure while Cedar Creek water may also need treatment. decision hinges on supply quantities, consumption, and engineering factors rather than public opinion.

Winchester Public Works Administration R. B. H. Begg Virginia Polytechnic Institute Engineering Extension Division Virginia Cedar Creek Begg

Austria plans up to 158000 strong defense force

The article notes an armed forces expansion to about 158000, including militia and federal conscription. Dissolution order reactions hinge on Von Starhemberg and Fey. A new defense program is to be presented to the cabinet by October 14.

Fey von Starhemberg Printe Austria

Prohibition machine politician denounces New Deal charges

Landon castigates the New Deal as a campaign of vicious misrepresentations during a breakfast rally of party workers. He criticized opponents for trying to poison the public mind and noted he planned to attend the Ohio State Pitts football game in Columbus.

Poli New Deal Landon Ohio State Pitts Columbus

Woman Admits Shot Winter in Jealous Threat Case

Mrs Moran, after regaining her composure, says she shot Winter to prevent him from telling a friend about their relationship. She was booked at the police station on charges including murder, with a writ of wel bel noted.

4-H Clubs Exhibit Plans At Episcopal Parish House

4 H clubs announce Achievement Day at Episcopal Parish House West Boscawen street on Saturday October 24. Exhibits accepted 9 00 am with judging 10 am to 12 pm Lunch 12 00 to 1 15 pm Invocation by Rev R B Nelson opens afternoon session at 1 30 pm Miss Harriett Adams Gainesboro welcomes visitors County agents present summary by Miss Elizabeth Farrar and I Fred Stine State Boy s Club Agent Gordon Elan to be principal speaker Awards announced by Miss Agnes Mason Committee members listed for various contests and activities.

Episcopal Parish West Boscawen Street R. B. Nelson Harriett Adams Gainesboro Elizabeth Farrar Mary Whitacre Julia Braithwaite Hobby Shaw Frances Adams P. P. Glynn Randal Ridgeway Snapp Williams Edwin Marker B. O. Brumback Ray Cather E. .O. Carpenter M. J. Pease N. B. Fout Ashby Brumback L. H. Ramey William R. Berryhill Orville Willey Bobs Larrick Raymond Carpenter Frances Braithwaite

Home Economics Schedule For Week

Miss Elizabeth Farrar outlines the week long Home Demonstration program October 12 17 with 4 H Club meetings demonstrations for adults canning contests project records for Achievement Day and office work Each day lists club meetings and activities including Gravel Springs Gaine sboro North Frederick Brucetown Strasburg and Frederick county women involved in home demonstration work

Elizabeth Farrar Board of Supervisors Gravel Springs Frederick County Strasburg Farm Bureau Organization Brucetown Home Demonstration Club

Victor Emerson Completes Solo Flight in Two Hours

Victor Emerson of Hayfield earned his first solo flight after two hours and seven minutes of instruction. Instructor George Schecter reported Emerson’s flying was perfect as he piloted a Taylor Cub yesterday.

Victor Emerson Hayfield George Schecter Emerson

President outlines debt and income gains in Lincoln trip

The president said the country has reduced the debt by less than eight billion dollars while increasing annual income by more than 22 billion dollars. On arrival at Lincoln he planned to go to the State Capitol for an afternoon speech and then to meet a delegation at the rain.

Lincoln State Capitol

Launch Drive Helps 176 Adopted From Care and 97 Appeals Won

A charity drive reports 176 youths legally adopted from an organization’s care as they came of age and became self supporting. It notes 97 new children had their appeals answered thanks to donors’ generosity supporting those less fortunate.

Fall Air Show Set For Sunday

The fall air show at Admiral Airport features two parachute jumps stunt flying and a night jump. George DeGrange of Martinsburg will perform with daytime shows at 2 30 and 5 p m the night jump illuminated and the event serves as a fore runner for the second annual sport flying regatta for non professional pilots to compete for prizes the following Sunday.

Admiral Airport George DeGrange Martinsburg

Fire alarm prompts quick turn out at 436 North Loudoun

Firemen were called to 436 North Loudoun street about 6 o'clock last evening when a blaze resulted from a short circuit. Little damage was done. Richard Eeddy's automobile de-

Loudoun Street Richard Eeddy

Fire causes minor damage at Sanitary Laundry

A car in front of the Sanitary Laundry triggered wiring defects and another alarm this morning. The vehicle was reported not badly damaged, with limited effects on the surrounding area.

Red Cross Staff Aides Convene in Winchester Chapter Meeting

The Winchester Frederick Red Cross Staff Assistants met at Mrs. Frank Crawford’s home to discuss Roll Calls and aiding local and headquarters offices. Miss Hellyn Keeler was named temporary chairman of the Corp committee. A further meeting is slated for Wednesday evening at the Red Cross office.

Winchester- Frederick The Red Cross Frank Crawford Volunteer Service Committee Hellyn Keeler Corp Committee

Handley Scout Sees Randolph-Macon in CVA L clash

Randolph-Macon Academy spectator Handley commented on two teams and noted the Judges face Washington and Lee High School next Saturday. The season opens with Allegany High School on October 24 in Cumberland Maryland, marking the CVA L debut.

Riddick Randolph-Macon Academy Randolph-Macon Winchester Washington and Lee High School Clarendon Allegany High School Cumberland ASRS

Busy Days for Mrs Landon in Presidential Campaign

Mrs Alfred M Landon wife of the Republican presidential nominee handles a hectic schedule of correspondence and social duties. She is pictured reviewing letters with her secretary Mildred Creighton as public attention increases.

Alfredm. Landon

Lettuce Strike Clashes Intensify as Workers Walk Out

Salinas reports a month-long lettuce strike with bloodshed amid worker walkouts. Employers reject a union peace offer, widening tensions as clashes continue in the field and surrounding areas.

Salinas Cal

Juniors Present Bright Program At Round Hill

Round Hill juniors stage a varied program including songs Yankee Doodle and My Girl Don't Love Me, a solo by Wiley Pingley, recitations by Elizabeth Herrell and Ruth Pangle, aLeaflets Falls sketch by Naoma Racey Ralph Billmyer, poems by Margaret Newlin Evelyn Byers, and musical numbers by Virgie Boyce Catherine Pingley Anna Mae Snapp Gretna Carper and Frances Rudolph.

Yankee Doodle Russell Bayliss Wiley Pingley White Gladys Fawcett Poe Sally White Rudolph Elizabeth Herrell Naoma Racey Ralph Billmyer Jack and Jill Margaret Newlin Evelyn Byers Virgie Boyce

Virginia Institute Cadets Host Dress Parade Honors Veterans

D C honors dress parade by Virginia Institute cadets. Mrs Forrest presents crosses of military service to Col George M Brooke Lexington Fielding Poindexter Greenlee Spanish American War veterans Capt E L Graham Lexington and Col Clifford Cabell Early World War veterans. Mrs Thomas J Starke Richmond presided and announced Mrs P H Lawrence Goochland Chapter winner of Virginia division prize for her paper Individual Struggle for Reconstruction.

Cadets of Virginia Institute Forrest George M. Brooke Lexington Fielding Poindexter Greenlee E. L. Graham Clifford Cabell Early Thomas J. Starke Richmond P. H. Lawrence Goochland

Frontline Defenses Push to Block Rebel Reach

Defenders would fortify the eastern coast against insurgent advances and destroy the final railway avenue used by fleeing officials if the capital falls. The sole escape route toward Valencia would be the improved Madrid to Aranjuez highway.

Dlefronts Odefofm Valencia Madrid Aranjuez

City Manager A M Field to Speak at Managers Convention

City Manager A M Field will be among speakers at the International Association of City Managers convention in Richmond in October 1921. About three hundred city managers from across the nation are expected, with all Virginia attendees confirmed.

A. M. Field International Association of City Managers Richmond Virginia

Marcus Funeral for Mrs Ida Virginia Marcus

The funeral of Mrs Ida Virginia Marcus will be held at the Methodist Church in Berryville tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Ida Virginia Marcus Methodist Church Berryville

Farm Women To Hear Mrs Sewell In Strasburg

Mrs Charles W Sewell administrative director of the Associated Women of the American Farm Bureau will address women from Frederick and Shenandoah counties Thursday at 10 in the Strasburg theatre. Frederick county attendees should contact Miss Elizabeth Farrar county home demonstration agent. Sewell will discuss problems facing farm women's organizations.

Charles W. Sewell Associated Women of the American Farm Bureau Frederick Shenandoah Strasburg Frederick County Elizabeth Farrar Sewell

Bank Closings On Columbus Day Holiday Notices

Banks announce Columbus Day closure Monday October 12 1936 with all maturities on that date payable on Tuesday October 13 1936. Farmers and Merchants National Bank John L Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester Shenandoah Valley News Bank all reference holiday closing and date adjustment for payments.

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 BROWN Shenandoah Valley Net’s Bank

Markets Report Shows Car Prices Dull and Shifting

Market notes indicate prices for cars like Bulkee and Davis and Ganos move within narrow ranges around 1.10 to 1.25 dollars. The garbled text suggests trading activity and quoted figures in the one-dollar to one-dollar-twenty-five cent band with notable bidders or sellers.

Davis and Ganos

Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock and Produce Market Report

Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes from October 10 show mixed price movements across produce poultry and livestock. Cattle, calves and hogs in Baltimore slide while Chicago and Philadelphia reflect varied trends in eggs butter and live poultry prices.

Philadelphia Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agri Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S Aroun

Local Markets Summary of Feed and Flour Prices

Readable fragments show everyday farm goods traded locally. Prices cover corn meal in sacks and 5 lb. cups, screened, bran, middlings, mixed feed, dairy feeds, cracked corn, baby chick feed, horse feed, egg mash, butter types, flour bags by weight, and various livestock categories with unit prices.

Ciesesvessnese Pimesay Wat Edeceeee & F Short Cseccesenss Ceeeesetees Miggunges Ancseceesesoose Ab

Futures and cash grain prices hit new highs in Chicago and Baltimore

Chicago wheat futures rose to record levels with brisk activity as export demand and contracts boosted nearby supplies. Closing prices show Dec wheat at 1 16 1 4 to 3 8, corn around 95 5 8, oats 41 7 8, beans 1 26 1 2, rye 82 3 4 and barley 81 1 2. Lard and bellies also quoted high. Baltimore reports No 2 Red Winter wheat at 1 17 3 4 with other regional grain prices listed.

Chicago Liverpool Winnipeg Regis Baltimore Winchester

Apple Market Shipping Point Prices For Thursday

Shipping point report for Thursday shows light demand and steady markets from Winchester Martinsburg and nearby areas. Carloads at 1.0 bushel baskets include U S No 1 barrels at 3.35 and U S No 2% min at 2.75 to 2.90 with Ganos at 3.10. Yorks and Ganos baskets range 1.00 to 1.15 with minimums noted.

Apple Winchester Martinsburg U. S Ganos U. S Yorks U.S

Stock Market Report From New York Oct 10

New York action shows mixed results with gains to many issues. Bonds and commodities are tepid while foreign currencies firm slightly amid ongoing global tensions and a holiday ahead. Notable quotes include Allied Chemical 235 and General Motors 72 5 8 with a broad list of industrials.

New York France Transac Allied Chemical Am. Can Radiator Am. Smelters Tel. & Tel Anaconda Balto. & Ohio Beth. Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products General Electric General Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Montgomery Ward N. ¥. Central Ry Penn. Railroad Southern Railway Stand. Oil of N. J Texas. Corp Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth

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