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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

Page

8

Illness Fatal to Mr Sampsell in Stephens City

Edward C. Sampsell aged 80 died after long illness at his home west of Stephens City. A native of the town he ran a grocery store and later worked at Stephens City Milling Company. Survived by widow Eva Polk Cochran, three daughters Brownie Ida Saxton Ruth Ellison, and a son Robert F. Sampsell, all of Stephens City. Funeral Friday at 3 PM from M E Church South Stephens City with Rev. Floyd M. Lucas and Rev. Francis Brown officiating. Pallbearers named Briscoe Williams Julian Steele Harold G. Brown W. W. Wheeler Edgar Lineburg William McLeod.

Edward C. Sampsell Stephens City Nicholas A Margaret Gibson Sampsell Sampsell Eva Polk Cochran Brownie Ida Saxton Ruth Ellison Sampsell Robert F. Sampsell M. E. Church South Floyd M. Lucas Francis Brown Woodstock Briscoe Williams Julian Steele Harold G. Brown W. W. Wheeler Edgar Lineburg William McLeLod

Broening Deming Rally Presses Republican Ideals

Clarke county rally urged women to vote on November 3 to uphold American ideals. Deming of Front Royal and J Everett Will accused Major Robertson of rubber-stamping Roosevelt policies, criticizing tariff decisions and district support for Roosevelt. Campaign committee members listed and future engagements noted.

Clarke County America Mr. Deming Front Royal Himself J. Everett Will Major Robertson Roosevelt London- Knox Parker Ansel B. Solenberger P. A. Williams Middletown Eugene Anderson White Hall H. B. Garber Russell Potts Ruth Thomas Gladys Haldeman Will Armel Gainesboro

Ipswich Climax in Simpson Affair Scrutinized Under Proctor Oversight

The article details the six month propriety period for Mrs Simpson and her ex husband Ernest Aldrich Simpson under the King's proctor. It notes potential violations of decree nisi to absolute and the proctor's power to intervene for evidence of collusion, with public reaction in Ipswich and press coverage.

Edward Oreover Ernest Aldrich Simpson Simpson England Ipswich Liberal News-Chronicle King Edward Little Ipswich Angieeva

Condition Of Shenandoah Rivers At Beverton

The Shenandoah River conditions show North River clear and South River muddy at Beverton. Observers report mixed clarity affecting local water uses and downstream flow potential.

Shenandoah Rivers Beverton North River

Community notices from Front Royal October social week

Mrs. E Ben Farringer hosts relatives from Baltimore as visitors arrive. Rev Emory Trainham and wife teach in Frederick Maryland. Local and visiting families attend meetings in Harrisonburg and Winchester. Happenings include dances at Updykes Hall Randolph-Macon Academy and Halloween events countywide.

Front Royal E. Ben Farringer Woodin Baltimore Emory Trainham Frederick, Md The Baptist Church

Mrs Venable Bride of Mr Burton in Richmond

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Kathleen Elizabeth Venable of Seat Pleasant Maryland to Mr Walter Thomas Burton of Washington D C. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Aubrey McKay of Front Royal and the groom a former pastor of the local Baptist Church.

Front Royal Kathleen Elizabeth Venable Seat Pleasant Walter Thomas Burton Washington, D. C Venable Aubrey McKay Richmond L. C. Crump D. D Brookland Park Baptist Church

Amateur Nights At Park Theatre Presented In Front Royal

Tonight and tomorrow night amateur programs will be presented at the Park Theatre under the sponsorship of Col. S. R. Millar Post No 1860 VFW. The Royal Troubadours will open with several numbers followed by 25 more acts by Warren and nearby county performers.

Updyke’s Randolph-Macon Academy Hallowe'en Front Royal Park Theatre Col

Deaths Mrs Acton Emma McCarty of Cedarville

Mrs Acton Emma McCarty died at Cedarville after a long illness. She was the daughter of H G McGeath and the late Emma Hicks McGeath. Survived by her father, husband R H McCarty, a daughter Charlotte McCarty, and a son Robert McCarty.

Front Royal Acton Emma McCarty R. H. McCarty Cedarville County H. G. McGeath Emma Hicks McGeath Charlotte McCarty Robert McCarty

Warren and Berryville meet at Academy Field in Front Royal

Football notes Front Royal on Friday features Warren County versus Berryville at 3 PM with a large crowd expected. Randolph Macon Academy travels to Winchester to face Handley High School at 3 30 PM for another notable game.

Front Royal Warren County High School Berryville High School Academy Randolph-Macon Academy Winchester Handley High School

Funeral for Charles L. Thompson in Front Royal

Funeral services were held yesterday for Charles L. Thompson formerly of this county and Philadelphia resident who died in Philadelphia Sunday. Attending from a distance were his wife guest of sister Mrs. Will Updyke, and his son Charles Edward along with daughter Miss Ethel Thompson.

Front Royal Charles L. Thompson Philadelphia Will Updyke Charles Edward Ethel Thompson

Family Guests Gather in Philadelphia and Nearby Homes

Mr and Mrs Smith Thompson host visiting relatives in Philadelphia while Mrs Walter Wilkerson and her son from Norfolk join Mrs Wilkersons parents Mr and Mrs Will Updyke. Other guests include Mrs Duff May of Roanoke and Mrs Robert Cox with daughter Dorothy Cox of Shepherdstown.

Smith Thompson Philadelphia Walter Wilkerson and Son Norfolk Wilkerson Will Updyke Duff May Roanoke Robert Cox Dorothy Cox Shepherdstown

Roosevelt Promises Kept in New Deal Record

Attorney General Dickinson argues the 1932 Democratic platform was faithfully fulfilled with 23 of 24 pledges kept except the balanced budget. He cites Economy Act repeal, currency stability, and rising government spending per capita as evidence, noting foreign investors’ confidence in the dollar and international monetary ties.

Roosevelt Democratic Party Congress Senate Knox Dickinson

Major Robertson Praises Roosevelt in Brief Speech

In a brief program opening, Major Robertson called President Roosevelt a courageous and gallant leader. He said the issues echo those in prior elections and urged the public not to be confused by misinterpretations and demagogic appeals to passion.

Major Robertson Roosevelt

Police Court Dockets Include Drunk and Disorderly and Assault Cases

Acquilla Stephenson fined for drunk and disorderly conduct. Elmer Ondorff of South Loudoun street jailed two months for assault and battery. Elizabeth Ford, listed as colored, also charged with assault and received two months in jail.

Acquilla Stephenson Elmer Orndorff South Loudoun Street Elizabeth Ford

Roosevelt Belts In Two States of the Union

Jeffersonian Democrats of Virginia urge true Democrats to vote for Governor Landon to defeat Roosevelt. The ad accuses Roosevelt of selling out Democratic interests in Nebraska and Minnesota to boost his 1940 bid, urging loyalty and a switch to Landon for a clean administration.

Roosevelt Nebraska George W. Norris Omaha Uct Senaor Norris Minnesota Farmer- Labor” Party Farmer- Labor Party Lynchburg Glass Democratic Party Farmer-Labor South Virginia Landon Cane Kansas Lynchburg News

Mrs Irvin Cobb Improves After Pneumonia Crisis

Mrs Irvin Cobb who is seriously ill with pneumonia in Santa Monica Hospital has passed the crisis and may be transferred home within two weeks, according to physicians in Santa Monica California.

Santa Monica Calif Irvin Cobb Santa Monica Hospital

Byrd Fined For Illegal Parking Forfeits $3 Collateral

Mrs. R. BE. Byrd was charged with illegal parking and forfeited collateral of $3 today. The incident details appear in the local police record.

R. BE. Byrd

Bank Closing Notices Election Day 1936 Holiday

Banks announce closures for Election Day 1936 observing legal holiday. Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co. and Commercial and Savings Bank, Union Bank of Winchester, Shenandoah Valley Net's Bank will close Tuesday November 3 with paper maturities payable Wednesday November 4.

J. A. Yost Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John 1 SLOAT Commercial and Savings Bank Geo. B. Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley Net’s Bank

Gipe v Gipe divorce suit requires appearance

In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester on October 12 1936 Leslie E Gipe sues Mary E Gipe for divorce a vinculo matri monii on desertion and general relief. The defendant not resident in Virginia must appear within ten days after notice and a copy will be published weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star with a copy posted at the courthouse door by November 2 1936.

Corporation Court OF the City OF Winchester Leslie E. Gipe Mary E. Gipe Virginia Corinne Barnett Rice and Rice P. G

Pattern 9078 Frock by Marian Martin Promises Quick Sew

Homemakers are offered Marian Martin Pattern 9078 with a diagrammed Sew Chart for a stylish yoke-sleeve dress with patch pockets. Available in sizes 14 through 42, fabric options include percale chambray and gingham. price fifteen cents per pattern, twenty five cents for book and pattern together.

Marian Martin

Markets report with mixed livestock and produce prices

Baltimore and Philadelphia markets show unchanged produce and varied poultry prices. Livestock in Baltimore includes steady hogs and calves, with cattle and sheep mixed. Chicago reports steady to higher hogs and generally steady cattle and lamb prices amid active sales.

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

Local Markets Rates and Grain Prices Dated Listings

Local markets list wholesale and retail prices for flour patent brands with 98 pound and smaller bag sizes, along with prices for corn, mixed feeds, dairy feeds, and poultry rations. Figures cover bag weights from 12 to 98 pounds and per barrel terms, including specific costs for butter, meat, and eggs in various market categories.

Star Seeeesensees Ot Hak Phelps Ea Bown Cocchis

Hearst to Vote After transatlantic sail

William Randolph Hearst announced he would return to vote after sailing aboard the Queen Mary from Southampton to New York. Friends reported the publisher planned to cast his ballot on his home soil.

Southampton Eng William “Randolph Hearst New York

New York Stocks Mixed as Dividends Hint Lifts Markets

Stock market today showed selective gains led by merchandising motor oil copper and specialty issues rising one to four points. Volume faded late with some light selling as brokers noted anticipation of higher dividends before year end and investors paused ahead of the election.

New York Commission House Allied Chemical American Can Aim Am. Smelters Am. Tel. & Tel Anaconda Balto. & Ohio Beth, Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Gorn Products Gen. Electric Gen. Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn Railroad South. Railway Stand, Oil of N. J Texas Corp

Chicago and Baltimore Grain Markets Slip After Modest Gains

Chicago futures closed lower after a one cent Winnipeg advance as profit taking trimmed gains on Dec wheat to 1.15 3/8. Cash grain prices varied with No 2 mixed wheat around 1.146 7-8 to 1.18 1-2 and corn near 1.00. Baltimore spot wheat stood at 1.17 1/2 with mill deliveries guiding prices.

Chicago Winnipeg Baltimore

Apple Market Shipping Point Report Monday

Winchester Martinsburg and nearby points show demand fair to market steady. Carloads f o b under usual terms. Barrels Ganos U S No 1 2½ in min car 3 25. Bushel baskets Yorks U S No 1 2½ in min car 1 15 212 in min 1 15. Comb U S No 1 and Util 2¼ in min 1 00 Staymans U S No 1 2½ in min 1 35.

Winchester - Martinsburg Ganos U. S Yorks U.S U. S Staymans

Livers and Liveliness urged for pastors by Meyer

The Rev Dr Adolph William Meyer urged pastors at the Atlantic District annual pastoral conference to keep their livers healthy to stay alert in sermons. He warned that a torpid liver leads to dull preaching and advised physical fitness and proper sleep.

New York Adolph William Meyer

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. E Mrs. Simpson Warren County Winchester Evening Star Gussie McFall Telephone Front Royal Front Royal News C. O. Maddox Raymond Maddox Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley Funeral Directors Association Herman Burke Portsmouth Ohio Roger Payne Johnson Nursing Home Ernest Shiner Mrs. Shiner Mrs. Ritter Fenton Collins Collins Hillyard James Higgins Higgins Edward A. Clarke, Sr Edward Clark, Jr A. B. Johnson Oslo Norway Hollins College Barbara Higgins J. J. Miller Arthur Miller Caskie Louis Booth P. M. Shirey Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Shirey Grand Lodge Frank Russell H. S. Wagner New York City Mrs. Venable Mr. Burton A. E. McCarty Big Vote Mrs. Cobb Bill Tzell & van Tol, Inc W. Va Gay Marian Martin Frock Pattern 18Th St Eeecande de Cesse Sas Cael Ceeeeseeee Hearst Stock Market Report Winchester Grain Market Apple
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