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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1936
Page
5
In an unsigned editorial by Middletown High School staff student voices urge abstinence from alcoholic beverages. They condemn liquor propagation, warn of health and social harms, and call for immediate, common sense action to end alcohol use among youth.
Fourth grade pupils study sample newspapers to select a class paper. Senior class officers are Billy Kline president Arms Sperry vice president Herbert Manuel secretary Charlotte Keller treasurer. Junior class officers are Thelma Teets president Jane Willey vice president Alice Manuel secretary treasurer.
The Middletown Chapter of the Future Farmers of America elected officers: Herbert Manuel president Eldon Brumback vice president Morris Boyer secretary Ralph Wakeman treasurer Robert Montgomery reporter Secil dog. They will join Stephens City in the seventh annual Frederick County FFA Fair at Stephens City on October 21-22.
ARAX, touted as three times more efficient than ordinary medicine, is gaining daily attention at Miller's 107 N Loudoun St where an ARAX man meets locals. Henkle Carpenter of 261 E Piccadilly St reports relief from long standing indigestion gas pain constipation and insomnia after a month of ARAX, with improved appetite sleep and overall well being. Health booklets are free and ARAX is promoted by leading druggists everywhere. 10-21-21
Lady Astor in a Richmond speech backs Virginia eight hour day legislation and praises the state's ABC liquor system. She contrasts radicals with Jefferson Democrats while urging social security measures and Pension schemes, and plans to return to Albemarle before a Bermuda cruise.
London reports royal court mourning ends for the late king with society readying autumn festivities. For the first time since January 20, royal family members can attend theatres receptions and balls. Mourning notepaper to be replaced with red cipher E. R. VIII. Edward and the Duke of York have many engagements next week.
In Alameda California on October 21 a grandmother named Mrs. B. B. Averill widow of Aberdeen Washington lumberman prepares for the Hawaii to Manila refleet service. She and five other passengers are signed for the inaugural weekly flight to Manila and face luggage restrictions.
Ty Cobb, former baseball star, flew to Atlanta today to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs. W. H. Cobb. The service is scheduled in Atlanta, Ga., following her death in Los Angeles earlier this week.
A devotional piece explores Psalms 84 5 about strength from God and the heart as highways to Zion. It urges yielding to divine will, guiding inner paths toward sacred commerce and neighborly blessing, ending with a prayer. J D Russell signs the meditation.
Washington reports 85 women running for national and state offices this year, with 33 seeking House seats and 14 aiming for state superintendents. Three women compete for the Senate, including Adah Hagler, Laetitia Conard, and Gertrude Wilson, while Ida Beloof and Kate Stockton seek governor as Socialist candidates.
Next Sunday October 25 marks Rally Day for United thren Sunday School. The Men s Class will be addressed by Rev W Talbert of the Methodist Church South as part of an 11 o clock service in the main auditorium. Attendance aims for 100 percent. new members enrollment. 75 men total attendance. Enrollment committee members named. The quartette will sing for the Men s Class program.
In Chicago on October 21 two track telegraph bettors John Kelly and Fred Miles suspended operations. Undaunted, Kelly and Miles bet on Fabius in the third race where the horse broke a leg near the stretch and had to be destroyed.
Daily finds show increasing black widow sightings. Harl Robertson at O Sullivan plant found three under a rock yesterday. Mary Lou Steele reported a large widow at Gulf Refining plant. Mrs Haines captured a large widow at Gus Haines residence on Valley Pike found in washing machine.
In New York state, Caroline O'Day who was elected in 1934 as congresswoman seems to have spurred a political run by women. Two years ago only two women sought Congress. this year there are 11 candidates.
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