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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1936

Page

2

Lunch line reform urged at Handley school

The Junior Evening Star urges orderly lunch room conduct to prevent injuries from pushing and line jumping. Assembly notes highlight dues success, National Concert Association talk, and upcoming Handley football prep. Handley beat Luray 26 0 in a wet-field game with Red Baker and Andy Grove scoring twice.

Uct LURAY Handley Red” Baker Andy” Grove Lay Bill Baker Dick Kern Ollie Gibbons Shoemaker Dunlap Mason Light Boyd Miff Clowe Tavenner Rosenberger Groun Robert Campbell Raymond Camp Anthony Taliaferro Esquire Evening Star Lynchburg John Hopkins Navy Anthony Trevers Taliaferro Taliaferro Virginia Anthony Handley Cheer Handley High

News of Other Years Opens with Scores and School News

One year ago Washington and Lee beat Claredon 7 to 0 while two years ago A M Jarman was named principal. Handley defeated A M A 46 to 0 as the Handlian editor and business manager were elected. A senior named Kenns Brengle plans to begin giving.

Clarendon Washington and Lee A. M. Jarman Handley Handlian Kenns Brengle

Back Insurance for Gertrude Niesen Raises Laughs

A playful item notes screen actress Gertrude Niesen insured for 50000 pounds by Lloyds in London for mishaps from crowds to sunburns. The gag resembles a light column of jokes and notes typical of a community paper.

Gertrude Niesen Miss Niesen Lloyd's London Central Press

Fatally Burned In Brush Fire Near Leesburg

James Breckenridge, 42, a garage mechanic, was fatally burned when trapped in a brush fire started during work to clear a site for a filling station near Leesburg Virginia. He was pulled from the flames, taken to Loudoun County Hospital, and died shortly after. Breckenridge, a World War veteran from Hamilton Virginia, is survived by his widow and one son.

Leesburg James Breckenridge Loudoun County Breckenridge Hamilton, Va

Cold Troubles Head Of Church

Pope Pius XII was suffering from a cold today but Vatican sources said no serious concern existed for the aging pontiff. He remained in robust spirits as the civil war in Spain raised regional worries.

Vatican City Pius Vatican Spain

Nearly 700000 Visited Shenandoah Park This Year

The State Conservation and Development Commission reports 694,098 people visited Shenandoah National Park from Oct 1, 1935 to Sep 30, an increase of 177,461 or 34.3 percent over the prior year. Skyline Drive carried 126,059 people in September from 36,309 vehicles, while total travel-year vehicles reached 203,525, up from 149,408. Out-of-state visitors to the park totaled 144,444 from Virginia.

State Conservation and Development Commission Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive Virginia

Frederick Fair Opens Tomorrow

Frederick Md October 12 Officials of the Frederick County Fair opening tomorrow for its sixth annual show said the many entries in the produce and livestock departments indicated a prosperous farm year. Dr Charles H Conley is president of the agricultural society sponsors of the fair.

Frederick Frederick County Fair Charles H. Conley The Agricultural Society

Italian cheese sting leads to weapons arrest in Buffalo

In Buffalo a man named Augustino Mecca was arrested on a charge of dangerous weapons after customs inspectors tipped police to two slender razor-sharp stilettos hidden on top of a cheese block imported from Italy.

Buffalo Augustino Mecca Italy

All Grangers Attend State Meeting This Year

Dr Meade presides over the annual State Grange convocation to be held October 29 31 in Roanoke. Officials will be mailed the details. the letter lauds a year of growth and service with many new Granges and increased membership since the state Grange began nine years ago.

Meade Pera State Grange Roanoke Ferguson

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Junior Evening Star Quarles Winchester Billy Baker Billy Harrisonburg Huyett Garland Mason Garland Orange and Shamrock Shamrocks Oranges Meta Whiting Elizabeth Massey Frances Grove Betty Shryock Anne Brown Shirley Williams Carol Lindstrom Bunny” Larrick Farley Massey Nancy Lee Coble Ksamrock Dorothy Larrick Hilma Hottel Zorpha Seabright Dorothy Sencindiver Ruth Evans Helen Lillis Annie Belle Scriven Winifred Largent Frances Triggs Catherine DeHaven Louise Miller Ruth Omps Emilie Rosenberger Elizabeth Jones Marybell Watts Elizabeth Marybell Yonkers New York Gorton High School Burley Verna Schiepp Converse Texas Via Dettsr and Biccer Ola Cood P. S Cept P. Lorillard Ora Auakdly Domer CO Dupont Circle Washington, D. C Parlett Funeral Home Voyne Tr & Mar Engicott Keystone Shoe Store Pine Motor CO Brad & Cecil Sts ASCO Firestone Weaf Network Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores N. Loudoun St Grangers John W. Rosenberger & Co. Quality Building Material Winchester, Va Winchester Motor Corp S. Braddock St Cammertire CO O. K International Truck Chevrolet Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc Winchester Furniture John S. Miller & CO Sherwin-Williams Paints H. W. EB ERT Amherst McCormick Deering Tilley Swift Red C. L Brumback
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