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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1936
Page
10
Chicago October election preview quotes Republican Chairman John J.ton asserting victory and arguing Roosevelt offers lip service to working Americans. He predicts Roosevelt's defeat comparable to Smith in 1928 or Hoover in 1932 if the message reaches voters.
The Madrid administration announced the seizure of rural estates linked to the Fascist rebellion. The Education Ministry ordered free secondary schooling for all children, expanding access beyond elementary levels. Government planes bombed insurgent troops near San Martin de Valdeiglesias as fascists tightened grip on key power facilities.
County board approved reports from J M Massey welfare superintendent Miss Eulalia Nalley and home demonstration agent Elizabeth Farrar. Members present included C I Brumback chairman C M Rosenberger E W ms W H Branner and Phil Gold with C C Brannon R S Smith Lee N Whitacre and Harry L McCann also in attendance. A copy of the sympathy note for the deceased was to be sent and published in the Winchester Evening Star.
Protesters denounced a misquotation of Hitler's winter relief speech delivered in Germany on October 6. Officials condemned a cartoon showing a red nosed Hitler with a skeleton in uniform and a dagger between his teeth, while Thorez claimed communists seek peace within the League of Nations framework.
Twenty two Egyptians died when a bus plunged into a canal between Benha and Mughmar, Cai. The crash occurred with passengers trapped inside the sinking vehicle, authorities report.
Police raided two Richmond pump magazine distributing houses and arrested managers Willie Shockett of Capitol News Agency and Harry Novich of Novich News Agency as part of an anti salacious magazines action.
Public auction in Winchester Virginia on November 7 1936 at 11 a.m. offers five Rosenberger tracts totaling 242 acres in Frederick County with terms 1 third cash and rest in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy. Special Commissioner Herbert S Larrick certifies bond as required by the decree in the Commercial and Savings Bank suit. Auctioneer C I Brumback signs the notice.
In the Corporation Court for the City of Winchester Virginia a decree refers the estate of Charlotte N Diffenderfer to a commissioner to report on real and personal property ownership liens and shares and to settle accounts. The commissioner fixed October 26 1936 for claims to be filed at office 4 N Loudoun Street.
Dr. William R. Valentiner discloses a Rembrandt masterpiece titled Jane, the Roman queen of heaven, bought for 100 dollars at a Bonn auction last June by two Dutch dealers and later sold to a private collector for an estimated 150000 to 200000 dollars. The work has drawn attention from museums, collectors, and dealers since 1678.
Secretary Morgenthau announces a new type of gold standard by the United States Great Britain and France. The agreement allows free exchange of gold among stabilization funds but bans individual gold transactions. It aims to curb speculative trading and protect American business from exchange volatility. Sales commence tomorrow at 35 dollars per fine ounce plus 12 percent handling, via the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
New York reports a mild preview of winter as frigid polar air moves south from Hudson Bay. Frost touched the state, light snow in upper areas, and temperatures below freezing with 19 at Bloomingdale near Saranac Lake.
The board presented a certificate to a loyal club member signed by Clarence J. Schenck as president and Herman S. Barr as secretary. Dr. Allen presented the certificate.
Apple market shipping points for Saturday show demand fair and market steady from Winchester Martinsburg and nearby. Wire order sales report carloads f. o. b usual terms with prices for Winesaps Grimes Yorks Staymans and Golden Delicious listed for barrels and baskets in various U. S. No. 1 and util sizes including cold storage notes.
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets record varied livestock and produce rates with cattle and calves trading mixed, hogs down slightly, and sheep steadier. Chicago and other reports note softer demand for cattle and steers, with hogs and sheep showing modest shifts in price and value across the region.
The Star lists daily wholesale market prices including flour, corn products, and various feeds. It shows patent flour by bag and barrel, bran and screenings, corn meal in 10 and 5 pound sacks, mixed and dairy feeds, and prices for live poultry such as leghorn hens and turkeys.
New York Oct 13 stocks surged to a fresh five year high driven by optimistic readings on the e power gold shipping pact and strong domestic business. Trading showed large blocks at the opening with the tape in arrears at times. Woolworth and Sears Roebuck led gains while rails and farm equipment stocks held solid advances.
Soybeans slid four cents as weather improved and harvest progress supported prices. Wheat and corn alternated with modest moves while lard futures rose slightly. cash grain in Chicago showed mixed No. 1 and No. 2 grades. Winchester and Baltimore markets listed miscellaneous grain and price notes.
The lodge, including Keller and Jones members, along with McCormac Knights and others, is recorded on the property. It is understood they plan improvements to the site and will continue its use as a business location.
By virtue of a deed of trust Kremer and sale at auction in front of the Court House in Winchester, Virginia, at 12 noon on Saturday, 31, 1936, two triangular lots at No 550 East Braddock Street Winchester. One lot fronts 142 feet on Braddock Street and extends east along a railroad side track 202 feet to an alley, width 44 feet along the alley. The other front on the alley 39 feet and extends east along the railroad track 84 feet. The larger lot has a nearly new six room residence with cellar, hardwood floors and modern conveniences. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments secured by two bonds and deed of trust and fire insurance. J M Steck, Trustees. M M Lynch, Duvall Dunn, Auctioneers.
Special Commissioners under a 1936 Frederick County Court decree offer for public auction two Winchester parcels. The first is 321 South Loudoun Street a brick house with improvements on the west Loudoun side. The second is a 45 by 52 foot unimproved lot on West Cecil Street. Sale set for October 24, 1936 at 11 a.m. in front of the County Court House. Two equal annual installments with bonds and deed of trust.
Trustee will sell at public auction in Winchester in front of the county courthouse on October 26 1936 at 11 am a 181 acre parcel on Timber Ridge with a small dwelling. The sale follows a May 22 1931 deed of trust by George R Hicks and wife recorded in Deed Book 162 page 25. Herbert S Larrick trustee.
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