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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1936

Page

8

Handley and Washington and Lee Play to Scoreless Tie in Rain

In a downpour at Clarendon, Handley High School and Washington and Lee High battled to a 0–0 tie. Fixx and Baker stars on offense, Dunn starts at QB for Handley, heavy footing, multiple fumbles, late fourth quarter stalemate, Rosenberger subbed in for Baker.

Handley Washington and Lee Handley High School Generals Washington Lee High School Clarendon Fixx Halford Baker Sparkplug Baker Northern Virginia Dunn Kern Mason Light Pixx Minnick Willis Grove Wash Lee Handrey Red Baker Rosenberger

Great Turnout Amid Acting Mayor's Plea for Attention

Acting Mayor John W. Smith urges crowd amid loud din. Report notes strong turnout and his effort to be heard during the event.

John W. Smith Smith

W. L. Students In Collision Near City

Washington and Lee high school pupils from Clarendon escaped serious injury yest evening around 6 30 when their car sideswiped another on Route 7 five miles east of Winchester. The Humston driver left the road. Passengers included Griff Edwards Eugene Torrance James Carter Beth Eon Park and Bernie. Vehicle damage covered fenders and left side board. All returned to Winchester then left again later that evening.

Washington and Lee High School Clarendon Cear Winchester Humston Griff Edwards Wilson Yard James Carter Avenue Eugene Torrance North Fenwyck Beth Eon Park Bernie Winx

Youth Service at Church of Christ To Name Essay Winner

Rev. George E. Owen will announce the winner of an essay contest on the ideal boy during a special youth service at the Church of Christ tomorrow evening at 5:30. His sermon will be titled Girl Looking For Her Ideal, with a resume of the essays and a brief content summary presented.

Church of Christ George E. Owen

Lehman Calls Extra Session to Extend State Voting Hours

Gov. Herbert H. Lehman called an extraordinary session of the Legislature for next Tuesday to pass a special law extending voting hours across New York state due to heavy registration.

Albany N. Y Herbert H. Lehman

Teenager Dies After Year in Iron Lung

Fourteen year old John Barron who lay completely paralyzed for more than a year in an iron lung died today in Bellevue Hospital New York. His death ends a prolonged medical case highlighting the era of iron lung treatment.

New York John Barron Bellevue Hospital

Rain Fall Continues After Mild Weather Break

The cold snap did not follow the rain and streams were only moderately high. Reports from various sections indicate rainfall was absorbed by the earth and not sufficient to cause concern.

Evening Star

Infant Dies in Festus Home On South Loudoun Street

Mary C Festus infant daughter of John and Frances Festus colored died at her parents 1014 South Loudoun Street on October 17 aged six months survived by mother father brother Arthur and sisters Jean Joan and Lucy services at 3 p m Sunday by Rev Virgil at the home and burial at Orrick Cemetery

Festus Loudoun Street Arthur Jean Joan Lucy Virgil Orrick Cemetery

Council postpones actions for further council review

The meeting delayed decisions to allow more consideration by council members. Valley Airways seeks commercial operation of the landing field and Herbert Schutte of Shenandoah Motors plans a hanger for aircraft display and sale. Frank Krebs read a Chamber of Commerce invitation for a homecoming honoring Mayor C. R. Anderson arriving next week from abroad. all members attended except Dr. Anderson and John H. Rosenberger.

Valley Airways Herbert Schutte Shenandoah Motors Frank Krebs Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce C. R. Anderson Dr. Anderson John H. Rosenberger

Woman Fatally Injures Capitalists Behind City Growth

A woman fatally injures capitalists who aided Huntington's development in oil and gas. She was a prominent figure in the city’s oil and gas expansion and its growth initiatives.

City of Huntington

Women’s Auxiliary to Entertain at Handley School Circle

The executive board of the Woman's Auxiliary of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will host a social at 7 30 Monday evening October 19 for the business women's circle and Handley School teachers attending the church. The event aims to foster acquaintance among members and welcome visiting gentlemen and strangers.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Business Woman's Circle Handley School

Club Rehearsal Set for Grace Lutheran Church

Mrs Wilgus the corresponding secretary of the Eutespian Club announced a city music clubs rehearsal at 7:30 Tuesday evening in Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School room. The director urges full attendance as important for prospective government cen.

Hold Second Air Regatta At Byrd Field Tomorrow

The Second Annual Sport Flying Regatta will be held tomorrow at 1 p m at Admiral Byrd Airport. Nonprofessional pilots from local and nearby airports compete in depot landing and precision flying contests with ten local pilots and visiting aviators from a 150 mile radius. Seven prizes and aviation trophies will be awarded. professional stunting exhibits and two parachute jumps by George DeGrange of Martinsburg, W Va are planned.

Admiral Byrd George DeGrange Martinsburg W. Va Valley Airways Office

Industrialists Charge Officials in France over Factory Threats

Paris officials are accused by French industrialists of siding with striking workers amid threats of state seizure of factories. The charges followed a navy ministry order directing an armament firm to resume work on equipment for two new cruisers.

Paris

Rebels Begin Fresh Campaigns Near Madrid in Gredos

Rebels press into Gredos mountains northeast of the capital as Fascist leaders say the decisive offensive against Madrid remains unpaid. Government forces beat back attacks west of Madrid and withdraw toward Navalcarnero to reinforce lines 20 miles southwest of the city.

Gredos Valremaqueda Navas del Marques Madrid War Ministry Navalcarnero Robledo de Chevela Valmojado Maqueda-Madrid Carlos Rubiera Socialist Carl Friedrich Juehlich

Apple Market Shipping Point Prices Thursday

Winchester Martinsburg and nearby points show demand fair and market steady. Wire order sales and carload terms apply with barrels Yorks US No 1 3 in min at 3.75, baskets Yorks US No 12% in min 1.05 to 1.20, Delicious and Golden Delicious prices in the 1.50 to 1.45 range, Grimes in cold storage 1.25 with various min sizes and car storage listed.

Winchester - Martinsburg Yorks U. S U. S

Market Report From Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock and Produce

Baltimore and Philadelphia markets show mixed changes with produce and butter steady to firm. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep prices vary by grade, with feeders in demand and western cattle strong. lambs and waning beef demand noted as week ends.

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

Local Markets Prices for Family Farm Feeds and Grains

Local wholesale market figures list prices for flour bags corn meal and various feeds. Prices show per barrel or per 100 pounds and cover shelled corn scratch feed egg mash and poultry feeds for hens and baby chicks with several weight classes and blends.

Ad Asentes Sereekee

Stock Market Rises on Optimism and Steels Lead Trading

New York October 17 traders pushed shares higher with gains in steels amusements copper and many specials as profit taking near close was mild. Transfers totaled about 1 100 000 shares with optimism for business prospects easing Europe tensions and bright steel industry outlook boosting the market. Major quotes include Allied Chemical 237 American Can 126 1 8 American Radiator 23 1 8 Bethlehem Steel 75 1 2 General Electric 49 1 8 General Motors 73 Goodyear 25 5 8 U S Steel 78 3 4 Woolworth 61 8.

New York Europe Allied Chemical American Can American Radiator American Smelters American Tel Tel Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products General Electric General Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Kennecott Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railway Stand. Oil of N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth

Grain futures rise and fall on weather and mill shortages

Chicago reports wheat and corn eased amid better southern weather while France mills face wheat shortages. Closing prices show Dec wheat at 1.15 7 8, May 1.14 1 2, July 91 1 4. Soybeans around 1.20, rye near 81 7 8. Baltimore and Winchester markets list No 2 red winter wheat at 1.17 3 4 and wheat at 1.12 per bushel respectively.

Chicago France Baltimore Winchester Yell

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Andy Grove Handley Eleven Handley—Rossenberger Bake Beuniseer Dunlap Grove Dunn Washington and Robertachi Oram Havens Cocker Kemp Wheeler Mansfield Swa Scheentort Springfield L. Campbell L.E Mannsfield L.T Oram L.G Welch Anderson Dun R. G. Cocker R. T. Bidding Im Baker R.E. Milks Baker H.B Minnick CS Golden Q.B. F Downs Roosevelt Detroit Lansing, Mich Eneernte Alfred M. Landon Lan Sing Mich Kansas Grand Rapids Virginia Virginia Wood Warrenton Rev. Geo. Owen Mary C. Festus John and Frances Allen Council Enrigat Byrd Field Apple Philadelphia Broilers Reese Caives The Star Stock Market Report
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