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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1936

Page

8

Berryville Social Brevities Highlight Local Guests and Real Estate Sales

Berryville Virginia details a round of social visits as Mrs. F. Allerton Read and Miss Mary O'Fallon travel to Cassanovia New York then plan returns. Other guests include Miss Katharine Page and Rev. T. Carter Page. Property transfers note Co K Foley selling 120 acre Shopland place to George E. Morgan for 3600 and E Blackburn Moore buying 125 acre McGuire farm for 7000 near Berryville on the Castleman's Ferry road.

Berryville F. Allerton Read Mary O'Fallon Cassanovia N. Y Co. K. Foley George E. Morgan Shopland Place McGuire E. Blackburn Moore Castleman’s Ferry Riverside J. M. G. McGuire

Courts To Say Who Is Mayor At Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on October 21 the mayoral dispute moved to court with citizen Arensberg suing to restore William N. McNair to the office. He challenges Cornelius D. Scully’s right to serve the remainder of McNair’s term, which ends January 1, 1938, after McNair resigned October 6 and briefly withdrew it. Judge McNaugher scheduled November 2 for arguments after denying a motion to dismiss.

Pittsburgh F. C. Arensberg William N. McNair Cornelius D. Scully McNair Scully William H. McNaugher Charles Alvin Jones

Roosevelt In R I Continues Return to Washington

The President rushes back to Washington for a weekend of official business. He has no plans to tour Indiana, Ohio, or Pennsylvania after the New England trip. No major political plans are set for next week except a wind up speech at Madison Square Garden in New York City a week from Saturday night.

Washington Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New England Madison Square Garden New York City Progressive National Committee Samuel Insull Chicago Landon PWA Ickes Hardihood White Emporia Kans Kansas Roosevelt Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Worcester Mass Hyde Park N. Y Howard University New York Statute of Liberty Providence Hartford Boston Fall River New Bedford

Mrs Flora Beavers Dies in Clarke County

Mrs Flora I Beavers 51 of Clarke county near Castleman's Ferry died late yesterday. Survived by husband R B Beavers a daughter Margaret and son Ernest both of Clarke county two sisters Mrs John Royston of Boyce and Mrs James Payne Clarke county and a brother Clifton Longerbeam Clarke. Funeral 2 30 Thursday from Duncan Memorial Methodist Berryville with Revs R L Eustler and W O Luttrell officiating. Interment Greenhill cemetery Berryville. Active pallbearers J F Galloway Lewis Bell J T L Jones B O Crampton D O Stull Roy Potts honorary pallbearers listed.

Flora I. Beavers Castleman's Ferry Clarke County Beavers John W. Longerbeam Margaret S. Marlow Clarke R. B. Beavers Margaret R. Beavers Ernest D. Beavers John Royston Boyce James Payne Clifton Longerbeam Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Berryville R. L. Eustler Strasburg W. O. Luttrell Greenhill Cemetery J. F. Galloway Lewis Bell J. T. L. Jones B. O .Crampton D. O. Stull Roy Potts William Moore Maurice Castleman Neill Fenton Ralph Dorsey Harrison Thompson Thomas Andrew Carpenter Robert Bell Robert Rust Frank Tappan

What Every Voter Should Know booklet offer

The Winchester Evening Star promotes an illustrated voter guide covering Presidents from Washington to F D Roosevelt and White House hostesses. It highlights campaign issues, election results, slogans and prints official paintings, urging readers to send ten cents for the booklet.

The Winchester Evening Star Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt White House United States

Convocation Highlights Church and Welfare Collaboration

Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce lauds city authorities and outlines parish needs for better church and welfare cooperation. Archdeacon Roy Mason describes mountain mission work and Spartan devotion, while C N Davidson discusses canvass methods and available literature. The program includes a 10 o clock quiet hour, holy communion, and meals with Handley School.

Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Roy Mason Blue Ridge Mountains Mason C.N. Davidson Richmond Dean Woodward Orkney Springs Convocation Handley School

Mayor While Receives Arthur Table Replica in Winchester

Dr Anderson and companions from this city met Winchester officials where the mayor accepted a replica of King Arthur's round table. The token honored gifts presented by this city to the officials of the mother city.

England Anderson Winchester Eng

Ickes Accuses Landon Of State Socialism In Radio Attack

Secretary Ickes charged Governor Landon with being a state socialist for backing state owned telephone and gas systems. He cited a 1935 letter proposing loans and a secret 1934 plan for a public gas pipeline. Roosevelt prepared for a mass speech in Worcester as he campaigns through New England for 29 electoral votes.

Washington Ickes Landon William Allen White London Kansas

Women gain role in church governance at United Lutheran Church

The United Lutheran Church in America upheld the right of women to share in church government. A majority report, prepared since 1930, stated that election of women delegates to synod meetings is not unscriptural and that they may hold offices in councils, conventions, and committees. It also noted that broad election of women to many church boards and conventions is not desirable.

United Lutheran Church In America

WPA Camp Director Burdened by Theft in Blackstone

Police seek R B Burton former WPA camp director charged with grand larceny for driving away in a WPA truck on October 11 taking 224 dollars of workers savings and 63 44 of canteen funds. Commonwealth's Attorney T Freeman Epes says four grand larceny warrants issued and Burton is a fugitive.

Epes Burton Richmond William A. Smith WPA Smith Blackstone

Refugees and Frontline Struggles Share Madrid War News

Planes refugees arrive at Perpignan claiming Spain exit authorization amid uprisings and rounds up feared by leftists and rightists. In Madrid, Socialist troops halt a Fascist drive within 20 miles, defending key positions near Illescas and Aranjuez as bombing rains fall and civilians rush to bolster defenses.

Perpignan Spain Catalonia Rosas Barcelona Madrid Illescas Veles Esquivias Sesena Aranjuez Torrejob de la Calzada Azana Antoja la Alameda Anover de Tajo Tagus Jose Asenio Asenio Algodor Castillejos Madrid-Valencia Julio Alvarez del Vayo Mundo Obrero

Communists Challenge Roosevelt Deal Amid Labor Tensions

The Communist Browder announces independent action against Hearst linked forces and cites plans to sue the Law and Order League in Terre Haute, Ind. The ACLU says it will file a civil suit in New York for interfering with Browder's contract with a radio station.

Roosevelt Liberty Leaguers Wall Street Browder Terre Haute

Silent Candidate Blocked From Scheduled Speech

A presidential hopeful was blocked from delivering a planned speech last night as police cited security or procedural concerns preventing the appearance. The incident disrupted campaign events and drew attention to the candidate’s schedule.

Dential

Winchester Music Clubs Open Season With Concert

The combined music clubs of Winchester begin their season Friday at Grace Lutheran Church auditorium. October 23 at 8 15 p m. Floyd Haines directs the choral group with Eugene Russell Fremont Dick and Mr Knieling as soloists. The Winchester Violin Ensemble with Georgia Shoppe accompanies, performing selections from Rameau Beethoven Handel Schubert Saint Saens and others. Mrs Bruce Shade will accompany all choral numbers.

Winchester Grace Lutheran Church Floyd Haines Eugene Russell Fremont Dick Knieling Winchester Violin Ensemble Rameau Beethoven Handel Schubert Saint Saens Mr. Knieling Trinkaus Rose McDowell Brahms Bruce Shade Handley Bowl

Tuck Describes Jeffersonians as Apostates during Richmond Rally

Richmond, Oct. 20. State Senator William M. Tuck described the Jeffersonians as apostates who prostituted the name of the great Democrat. He accused them of defending predatory wealth and seeking a government of the dollar. Dr. A L Wilson of Lynchburg said Jeffersonian Democrats were right in opposing free silver. Ralph Brewster, former Maine governor, spoke for Republicans in Fredericksburg with Col. Henry W. Anderson touring the Ninth District.

Richmond William M. Tuck Boston A. L. Wilson Lynchburg WRVA William Jennings Bryan Ralph Brewster Maine Fredericksburg Ninth Henry W. Anderson

Powers Is Sentenced to Three Years in Involuntary Manslaughter

Staunton October court reports Mrs. Sue Smith Powers received a three year sentence after a jury found her guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the July 20 death of Andrew Masincupp. The State argued she was intoxicated and struck a culvert causing Masincupp’s fatal neck injury.

Staunton Augusta County Sue Smith Powers Andrew Masincupp

Buddy And Mary Show Affections

Mary Pickford and Charles Bud dy Rogers parted affectionately at the airport as he boarded an airliner for St Louis. Rogers, newly signed to a screen contract, is billed for a personal appearance with his orchestra in Missouri. Miss Pickford accompanied him, walking arm in arm to the plane.

Hollywood Mary Pickford Charles Buddy) Rogers St. Louis Rogers Missouri City Miss Pickford

Landon Heads East During Overnight Los Angeles Visit

Landon travels east during an overnight Los Angeles stop where he is met by Fred Margett California organizer for the Townsend old age pension movement and Ber nard MacFadden publisher.

Los Angeles Landon Fred Margett California Townsend Old Age Pension Movement Bernarr MacFadden

Couzens Hospitalized With Kidney Ailment Relapse

U S Senator James Couzens of Michigan, 64, described as the richest man in the senate, lies critically ill in a Detroit hospital after a relapse of a kidney ailment that had confined him for some time. He was defeated for renomination in the Republican primary after backing President Roosevelt's reelection.

U.S James Couzens Michigan Detroit Couzens Senate Roosevelt

Dies From A Stroke At Funeral In City

Mrs. Julia Bell Grim 39 wife of Howard E Grim died at 2 30 this morning at 201 Millwood avenue after a week long paralysis illness. She fell ill when alighting from a car to attend Clinton Grim funeral Oct 13 and never recovered. She is survived by husband two sisters and five brothers all of this city. Funeral 9 30 Friday from Millwood avenue with Rev R E Hannon officiating and interment Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Julia Bell Grim Howard E. Grim Patrick Dunn Millwood Avenue Mary Emily Dunn Louis Lavan John William Alton Dunn R. E. Hannon Church of the Sacred Heart Mt. Hebron Cemetery Lawrence C. Hollis Brent Brill Fred Cochran James Fansler Hoye Riley Bernard M. Sullivan

French Fascist Chief Leaves Hearing in Paris

Colonel De La Rocque, once head of the Croix de Feu, exits a magistrate's hearing in Paris where he explains his fascist followers actions against a Communist meeting. He now leads the Social French party, seen as analogous to the German Nazis.

Paris Colonel de la Rocque Croix de Feu Social French Party Central Press

Arrest over wrong sized fish at Galveston restaurant

Game Warden Frank Mebane and two companions arrested a restaurant manager for serving eight inch flounder to two people. The fish were four inches over the limit and bones were kept intact as part of a warrant affidavit. In Denver, Mrs. Mathilda Johnson and her daughter Edith brought a handcuffed prisoner from Kansas City to face burglary charges.

Galveston Texas Frank Mebane Denver Mathilda Johnson Edith Kansas City Kas

Markets Report From Baltimore and Chicago Livestock

The markets show varied activity with Olten grain and produce readings in Baltimore Philadelphia and Chicago. Hog prices eased in Chicago with 190-250 lb steers around 9.65 to 9.85 and lighter weights lower. Cattle and calves held steady or uneven while sheep and lambs softened.

Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago U. S. Dept U. S. Dept. Agri

Wall Street Opens Mixed as Foreign News Hovers

Stock market moves show smoother trading amid selective demand for motors and specialties. British pound rises to $4.38 3/4 and French franc improves 4.65 1/2 cents as list of blue chip quotes includes Allied Chemical Am Can Am Radiator General Electric General Motors and U S Steel among others.

Wall Street New York Favorit Eeepens Allied Chemical Smelters Tel Anaconda Balto. & Ohio Beth. Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Gen. Electric General Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Mont. Ward

Local Markets Listing Detailed Grain and Feed Prices

The Local Wholesale Market pages show prices for flour, corn meal, screenings, bran, middlings, mixed feeds, and dairy feeds, plus live stock and eggs. Retail tables for patent brands list per bag and per barrel pricing, with notes on various pack sizes and items like butter and calves.

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Wheat and Grain Prices Edge Up in Chicago Trade

Chicago and Baltimore markets show wheat gains after a one-cent advance, with export demand subdued. Closing quotes list mixed futures for wheat corn oats soybeans and rye alongside cash grain figures and regional prices.

Chicago Illinois Baltimore Winchester

Apple Market Shipping Point Prices Move Monday

Market reports Winchester to Martinsburg shipping points show steady demand and fair market. Barrels and bushel baskets list Yorks U S No 1 prices for min 2 1/2 inch crates and U S Util stocks with several varieties including Winesaps and Baldwins at quoted min prices and min carloads.

Winchester - Martinsburg Yorks U. S U. S

Virginia Alcohol Board raids net 55 arrests in Richmond

In a city-wide series of raids by 16 inspectors and Richmond police 55 people were arrested on charges of selling and storing ABC and illegal whiskey. Chief Inspector Clyde Saunders Jr. called it the largest single-day roundup in state history, with warrants outstanding for 24 more arrests expected to be made by tomorrow. Forty arrests occurred in two hours, including several women.

Richmond Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Clyde Saunders, Jr Roanoke

Frustrated milk thieves spark new Savannah device

In Savannah Georgia a milk delivery lock device is being developed to ensure the bottle is at the customer’s door when the milkman arrives. Police report thieves have adapted by removing the cap and drinking through straws, prompting calls for improvement.

Savannah

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