Mrs McFall Becomes Warren Bureau Manager
Mrs Gussie McFall of Front Royal takes charge of the Front Royal and Warren County Bureau of The Evening Star effective today. She succeeds Richard Eddy of Winchester who resigns to take a job in that city. The paper pledges continued local coverage of Warren and Rappahannock counties with Associated Press facilities and local sources.
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Gussie McFall
Front Royal
Warren
Evening Star
McFall
Richard Eddy
Winchester
Eddy
Rappahannock
Associated Press
Warren County Man Granted License to Take Bar Exam
Royal Oct 14 Lyle Front a Warren County resident has been granted a certificate by the Warren County Court enabling him to take the Virginia State Bar examination. Mr Mills, a Warren County High School graduate, studied law in Washington DC and enjoys strong local support as he prepares for the exam.
Corn-Hog Vote Set For October 26 At County Office
War ren county farmers are urged to vote in the corn-hog referendum on October 26 in the county agent’s office. County agent David Cloyd said all farmers may participate even if not signed to corn-hog contracts. The office will be open from early morning until late evening.
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Front Royal
Warren County
David Cloyd
Par ent-Teacher Association Meets Thursday Evening
Front Royal reports the first regular P T A meeting set for 7 30 p m at the high school auditorium with a teacher parent reception. Orville Bowen leads refreshments and Mrs Mary Burress serves as president. Last year’s membership doubled and a larger turnout is expected.
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Front Royal
Rehments
Orville Bowen
Mary Burress
Youth Is Fatally Stricken On Trip
Francis Scott Watson a 13 year old boy died from heart trouble while staying with Mrs. Violette Collins on West Main Street during a Virginia vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Watson of North Troy New York. He died at 12 47 Sunday morning and was removed to a North Troy home by a Cohoes funeral director. Funeral services will be held from his North Troy home with burial at Mechanicsville.
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Front Royal
Francis Scott Watson
Violette Collins
West Main Street
Fred E. Watson
North Troy
N. Y
Cohoes
Watson
Virginia
Collins
Mechanicsville
Italians and Africans in Heavy Fighting
Reported clashes describe Italian and African forces engaged intensely on a broad front. The text references a 1921 league assembly resolution allowing postponements to limit losses, calls for swift national action to enforce sanctions, and warns of possible constitutional hurdles and the risk of a broader blockade by Great Britain if sanctions fail.
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Jude
League Assembly
League
Geneva
Italy
Great Britain
Weekend visitors and local updates from Front Royal
Front Royal scene notes weekend visitors from Washington and Virginia towns. Local residents travel to Martinsville Ashland and Leesburg for events and business. A school foundation project advances at Riverton while residents plan visits to Richmond and Washington.
St Louis Nun Fatally Burned in School Lab First
Sister Rose Beatrice, 41, a Fontbonne College nun, died yesterday in a school laboratory accident in St Louis. Officials said her body was found over a lit gas range and she apparently fell onto the stove after being overcome by fumes.
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St., Louis
Rose Beatrice
Fontbonne College
Illness Fatal To G. H. Swartz Clarke Native
George William Swartz 71 retired Berkeley county West Virginia farmer died at his Bunker Hill home Sunday at 8 a m from complications. Survived by widow Elizabeth Athey Clarke county and thirteen children and numerous grandchildren. funeral at home Wednesday then Rest Church and Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester.
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George William Swartz
Berkeley County
W. Va
Bunker Hill
Elizabeth Athey
Clarke County
George Swartz
Harry Dunn
Russell Herrell
Winchester
Lee Shenk
Luray
Raymond Smith
Roland Sharp
John Swartz
Ridgeway
William Swartz
Hagerstown
Jack Middleton
York, Pa
Swartz
John and
Anna Swartz
Clarke
Frederick Counties
Southern Methodist Church
Rest Church
Mount Hebron
Drunken Driver Sentenced In County Court
B F Slane of the northern county was found guilty of operating a vehicle under liquor. He received 30 days in jail a $100 fine and costs and one year revocation of his driver’s permit. Jacob H Romack Middletown was fined $5 and costs for reckless driving after a collision with Alvin Brill of Strasburg. A warrant for cruelty to his wife was sworn against Earl Foreman of Gore with a hearing before Justice A J Tavenner scheduled this week.
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B. F. Slane
A. J. Tavenner
Jacob H. Romack
Middletown
Romack
Valley Pike
Alvin Brill
Strasburg
Earl Foreman
Gore
Latin Nation Flyers To See Great Factory
High aviation officials from twelve Latin American nations will fly to Baltimore to inspect the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft factory. escorted by Rex Martin they will view the China Clipper, the largest American built aircraft for trans Pacific service during Air Navigation Week.
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Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Factory
Rex Martin
United States Bureau of Air Commerce
Navy
America
Washington
United States
Bureau of Air Commerce
Monkey Shines Attract Crowd In Frederick
A pair of monkeys named Adam and Eve, belonging to Herman and Samuel Snyder of Shady Rest tourist camp, draw crowds in a Frederick Seed Company window on West Boscawen Street. The primates perform daily exhibitions from handsprings to boxing matches for curious pedestrians.
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Frederick Seed Company
West Boscawen Street
Adam and Eve
Herman
Samuel Snyder
Shady Rest
Simian
Shoreman Killed by Auto in Maryland Crash
George Handy, 69, a noted waterman of the Marriners section, was killed when struck by an automobile in Crisfield Maryland. He suffered two broken legs and internal injuries. No charges were filed immediately against the driver.
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Crisfield, Md
George Handy
Marriners
Calendar Tacsee Glee Club and sports schedule
Wednesday 9 00 Glee Club boys 3 00 basketball practice Oranges and Greens. Thursday 9 00 Glee Club girls 3 00 basketball practice Oranges and Greens. Friday 9 00 3 15 football game here with Luray.
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Glee Club
Luray
Handley High Dance Opens Season With Promised Music
Handley announces the first dance of the season on October 18 with Bob Riley and His Orchestra. Music starts at 8 PM sharp. admission is 35 cents for a stag and 50 cents for a couple. Students urged to attend and learn to dance with their best girl.
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Handley
Bob Riley
Handley students push to revive school activities
A group of prominent Handley students urges revival of school activities. They aim to reduce faculty workload and expand Executive Council Glee Club Booster Club Band Orchestra and Boys and Girls Athletics engagement for a more active student life.
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Handley
Washington and Lee Tops Judges 7 0 In Rugged Contest
Washington and Lee defeated the Judges 7 to 0 as a block kick led to a touchdown and an extra point. A fumbled place kick marred the end but the Judges played stout defense on a rough field with acting captain Hal ford Baker guiding the effort.
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Clarendon
Washington and Lee
Halford Baker
Alumni from Handley Reach Diverse Paths After Graduation
Handley graduates now study and work across colleges and professions. Mary E. Ebert and Ruby Shirley attend Randolph-Macon, Roégelie Headley and June Bean study at the National Institute of Arts in Washington, Rosalind Kater at Virginia Intermont, Virginia Cather at Hollins, and William and Mary connections noted.
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Randolph-Macon
Mary E. Ebert
Ruby Shirley
National Institute of Arts
Labor To Start Vigorous Fight For Short Week
ATLANTIC CITY N J Oct 14 The American Federation of Labor convention voted unanimously to push a 30 hour work week through American business and industry The federation will use economic power and congressional influence to cut hours William Green AFL president urged action saying the federation will not tolerate a slower pace and asked opponents to step aside The floor question about council neutrality prompted briefing from Edward J Gainor committee chair who said no opposing council members were known
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Congress
Green
W. R. Trotter
International Typographical Union
Executive Council
Edward J. Gainor
Trotter
Apple Market Reports Steady Demand in Winchester Market
Winchester and Martinsburg area apple trade shows light demand but steady market conditions. Barrels and bulk apples vary by variety and grade with prices quoted for Yorks, Staymans, Delicious, and Grimes. Cold storage and carload terms noted, with several U S No 1 and utility classifications and price ranges across crates and barrels.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
Yorks
U. S
Ben Davis U
Alumni Court Notes Highlight Augusta Military Academy Crew
The write up names Louise Sargent Ruth Trimble and top athlete Rudy Chrisman at Augusta Military Academy. It mentions last year seniors showing interest in S V A and lists Grant Haines Henry Schneider Charles Harper Alvin Wentzel Joe Carpenter Hugh Chrisman. Post graduates from the class of ’35 return. Esther Butsler Georgie Bywaters Helen Bailey and Frank Pierce are noted as likely studying for fun.
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Louise Sargent
Ruth Trimble
Rudy” Chrisman
Augusta Military Academry
Grant Haines
Henry Schneider
Charles Harper
Alvin Wentzel
Joe Carpenter
Hugh Chrisman
Old School
Esther Butsler
Georgie Bywaters
Helen Bailey
Frank Pierce
Dark haired senior boy sings to popular senior girls
A dark haired senior boy now sings a sentimental tune titled Give a Broken Heart a Break to the senior girls who are still seen together with him frequently. He has recently needed a cane, indicating some trouble or injury while maintaining social ties with the group.
Absence Spurs Hopes For Linda Morrison Return
The text notes that girls away at college may return, with hopes Linda Morrison will brighten the school again when she comes back.
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Linda Morrison
Meeting a mysterious man prompts varied questions
A skit style exchange features characters asking about a man’s abilities, wealth, appearance, reading, and church. A girl uses an eyebrow pencil to attract a boy while a student shouts a Winchester number and a name, Helen.
Stock Market Opens With Mixed Action On Earnings News
New York stocks showed a bullish tilt limited to select issues with rails steadying. Chrysler led advance to a multi year high while Union Pacific and others eased. volume waned and bonds and currencies slowed after a firm opening.
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New York
Chrysler
Owens-Illinois
Loew's
Continental Car
General Motors
American Smelting
American Telephone
Cerro de Pasco
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
American Can
International Business Machines
Johns Manville
Chicago
London
Paris
Local Markets and Retail Grain Prices Snapshot
Local markets list wholesale and retail prices for flour, corn meal, middlings, dairy feeds, and eggs. Items include patent brand flour in various bag weights, cracked corn, scratch feed, and shelled corn with per-bushel and per-bag pricing. eggs and butterfat noted with recent quotes.
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Kasco
Apna Ee
Grain futures and cash quotes across wheat corn oats and more
Closing futures show wheat Dec at 1.01 1/8 to 3/8 with May 1.01 3/4 to 1.02 and July 91 3/4 to 7/8. Corn Dec 59 7/8 to 60, May 58 7/8 to 59, July 59 3/4. Oats Dec 27 5/8 to 3/4, May 28 3/4, July 28 3/4. Rye Dec 50 3/4, May 52 1/4, July 51 5/8. Barley Dec 43 3/8. Lard Oct 14.25 Dec 13.30 Jan 12.90 May 12.55. Bellies Oct 18.00. Cash wheat prices for various grades listed for Chicago and Baltimore markets with corresponding corn and barrel values.
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Chicago
Baltimore Livestock and Produce Market Report October 14
Cattle 2,325 with 400 holdovers. steers down 25+ cents, stockers steady, calves 7.50-50. Hogs 925 largely steady, under 170 lbs up 20 cents, top 11.90. Sheep and lambs 3,850 slow, best lambs 9.75-10.00. Philadelphia poultry and dairy prices listed. fowl, eggs, butter, and dressed poultry figures across standard grades.
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Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agric
Philadelphia
Rhode Island
Old Roosters
Long Island
U. S
U.S
Supreme Court to rule on AAA and TVA challenges
The Supreme Court continues consideration of a Bankhead Cotton Control act case. A motion was taken under advisement as the suit tests the act’s validity. Governor Talmadge of Georgia has opposed the legislation vigorously.
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Supreme Court
AAA
TVA
Bankhead Cotton Control Act
Talmadge
Georgia
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Joe Biggs
W. C. Armstrong, Jr
Leesburg
Buz” Humphrey
George Washington University
Lillian Humphrey
Wesley Updyke
Seaman Borden
Town
J. L. Borden
John Johnson
Lawrence Lieberman
University of Maryland
Grafton’ Ramey
Danville, Va
Robert” Ramey
Forrest ‘Cullers
Thomas L. Miller
Buddy Dodd
Alexandria
Mark Reid
G W. McCracken
Hopewell, Va
Jack Collins
Garth Payne
Ashland
R.M. C
Bridgewater College
Lyle McFall
W. C. Demming
Tim W. Downing
Martinsville
Manufacturers’ Assocition
Frank Stout
Mrs. Stout
C. J. Anderson
Rey White
Mrs. White
Carlisle, Pa
Gardner Waller
Richmond
Gen. Waller
R. B. Waller
Russell Sonner
Mrs. Sonner
Mrs. Bean
Fairlawn
J. T. Mann
E. E. Davis
Betty Lou Mann
V. Brett
Norman Barnes
Mrs. K. Persell
Washington, D. C
J. Graham Melville
Sykesville, Md
Randolph-Macon Academy
Audrey G. Weaver
Winnie Weaver
James Moloney
White Plains, N. Y
Mr. Moloney
Warren County High School
Riverton
R. E. Purdum
E. Biggs
Frederick, Md
Mr. Biggs
May Carter
St. Louis
G. H. Swartz
Shoreman
Auto
Junior Evening Star
Handley High School
Editorial
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M. Baker
Sue Jennings
D. Shade
J. Beery
J. Moling
B. Richards
Ochs
Helen
James Brennan
Western Maryland
Emilio de Bono
Eritreas
Baker’s Drug Store
Stock Exchange
Allied Chemical
American Radiator
American Smelters
American Tel. & Tel
American Woolen
Arch Topeka & 5S Fe
Bethlehem Steel
Consol Gas of
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Corn Products
General Electric
Goodyear
Int. Harvester
Montgomery Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn. Railroad
Stand Oif of
Texas Corp
U. S. Steel
Woolworth
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Creamery
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