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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1936

Page

8

Front Royal Social Notes and Weddings

Front Royal Virginia items report the Buck and Hill families returning from a honeymoon and a forthcoming wedding for Benjamin Atwood and Marian Kirk. Attendees include the Atwoods of Front Royal and Kittleberger Reid Wilkerson Grubbs from Berryville with relatives from New Jersey and Maryland visiting for the event. Local officials and residents attend a Tri-County Odd Fellows meeting hosted by State Senator Aubrey Weaver in honor of Major A Willis Robertson.

Front Roya Benjamin Atwood Front Royal Marian Kirk Hagerstown B. V. Atwood Vanellia Kittleberger Sue Reid Ethel Wilkerson Joseph Biggs Wallace Thomason Alice Grubbs Berryville Aubrey G. Weaver Royal Avenue Major A. Willis Robertson Weaver

Democrats To Hear Chitwood Tonight at Courthouse

Democrats of Warren county plan an 8 o clock rally in the Warren County Courthouse with Joseph H. Chitwood of Roanoke Va attorney for the Western District of Virginia and former Virginia House of Delegates member as speaker State Senator A G Weaver will introduce and preside over the meeting A large audience is expected.

Front Royal Warren County Joseph H. Chitwood Roanoke Virginia Virginia House of Delegates A. G. Weaver

June Tobin Wins At Front Royal Amateur Show

June Tobin of Bentonville captured first prize at the amateur show sponsored by Col Samuel R Miller Post V F W in Front Royal. Charles Morrison Jr of Cedarville won second, Thompson Brothers of Front Royal took third, and Elsie Sloat earned fourth as judges awarded prizes based on audience applause.

Front Royal Tobin Bentonville Samuel R. Millar Post Charles Morrison, Jr Cedarville Thompson Brothers Elsie Sloat

Front Royal Hosts Inspection Of New Fire Apparatus

City officials of High Point North Carolina and representatives from American LaFrance and Foamite Industries visited Front Royal to inspect the new fire engine. Fire Chief Frank Broutamyer led a demonstrations for the visitors.

Front Royal High Point N. C la France and Foamite Industries, Inc Frank Broutamyer

GOP Women Meet in Warren County Club Gathering

About 40 women attended the London Knox Republican Women's Club meeting held last night at the home of Mrs. Charles Burner. Mrs. William Itring served as club president.

Tri- County Odd Fellows Association Odd Fellows Hall Royal Avenue Martinsburg Alexandria Warren County High School Capt. House Charles Heard Front Royal London-Knox Republican Women’s Club Warren County Charles Burner William Itring

Mollison Crosses Atlantic Amid Cold Storm and Praise

Mollison credited his success to a close friendship with Jim and expressed happiness at the feat. He recalled circling ice on the wing and a howling snow storm, while noting a 15 000 foot altitude. Harry Richman and Dick Merrill completed the Harbor Grace to Croydon leg in 18 hours 38 minutes overall. Alcock and Brown had set the 1919 standard with 16 hours 12 minutes for St John’s to Galway.

Mollison Jim Cape Harbor Grace Ireland Wales Harry Richman Dick Merrill Lady Peace Irish New York Croydon American National Aeronautical Association Atathy North Atlantic Alcock Brown St. Johns Newfoundland Galway

Dr Heist Remains Honored Leader Of Local Dental Community

Dr Heist longtime foot marshal of Shenandoah Apple Blossom parades helped organize the George Washington Hotel Corporation and served Grace Lutheran Church. Survived by widow Louisa Reed and sister May Heist funeral Sunday at 4 pm from West Piccadilly with Rev C Worthington Lowe and Mount Hebron interment.

George Washington Hotel Corporation Council of Grace Lutheran Church Virginia State Dental Association Shenandoah Valley Dental Society Northern Virginia Dental Study Club C. Worthington Lowe Mount Hebron

Labor Party Shifting Stand on Spain Policy Sparks Debate

In the House of Commons Labor leaders attacked Britain's neutrality in the Spanish Civil War as the Admiralty notes a vacillating Labor stance. They accuse the government of equivocating while calls grow for arms sales to Madrid. Foreign Secretary Eden counters with opposition to direct aid.

Samuel Labor Party Spain Admiralty First Lord Baldwin House of Commons Anthony Eden Madrid

Intervention Pact Urged to Avert International War

The improvised safety curtain term describes an intervention pact that Great Britain and France must use to forestall international recriminations and possibly war. The remark cites two Democratic governments as the key actors to prevent escalation.

Great Britain France

Army takes control of Baghdad after Iraqi uprising

Reports from Baghdad say the army seized power in Baghdad after a military uprising. King Ghazi was pressed to name a new cabinet which reportedly resigned amid high tension. Army leaders warned of taking charge if military spending was not increased, then aircraft and troops moved on government buildings without casualty details.

Jerusalem Baghdad Iraq Ghazi

London Ends Fight on NRA and Roosevelt Stand

A Kansas executive denounces the Roosevelt administration over NRA and AAA and executive powers. He warns there can be no confidence while the current administration remains, defending the American system of free enterprise. Col Frank Knox tours Indiana campaigning on a charge of spending to “buy America” and stops in Logansport and Danville.

al Creed Roosevelt NRA AAA Kansas Knox Indiana Frank Knox America Spendirtz Logansport Illinois Danville Ill Danvillépailroad Stass

Youth Rally At Virginia Classis Evangelical And Reformed Church

A youth rally features two addresses and group discussions led by Rev. E. Wentzel Rev. E T Clark and Rev Addison Groff. Sessions cover The Influence of Christian Youth In American Communities The American Negro Youth and the Church plus a 11 15 to 12 30 recreation period. The event is sponsored by the Girl's Missionary Guild and the Virginia Classis committee on christian education.

Evangelical and Reformed Church Wentzel Ty” Hiie E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Clark South Byrd

Louis E. Rice Stricken While On Business Visit

Winchester businessman Louis E. Rice suffered a sudden illness while visiting a home on the Sulphur Springs road. He was taken home by the Friendship Fire Company ambulance with his physician, and his condition was reported improved.

Louis E. Rice Winchester Sulphur Springs Road Mr. Rice West Leicester Street Friendship Fire Company

Fauver Appeals in Liquor Case After Guilty Verdict

E. G. Fauver charged with possession of illegal liquor was found guilty in Corporation Court and given a 60 day term. Represented by Thomas Scully he notes an appeal to the Supreme Court arguing the verdict conflicts with law and evidence. Bond set at 1000 dollars. In Police Court he received a four month suspended sentence on similar charges which would be served if the Corporation Court verdict is sustained.

Fauver Corporation Court Thomas Scully Supreme Court

Farm Program Ends October 31

Frederick county farmers are notified that the 1936 soil conservation program ends October 31. If additional practices have not been reported since the supervisors’ visit, farmers are urged to report immediately. County agent I. Fred Stine says he wishes to complete the work at the earliest possible date.

Frederick County Fred Stine

Pope Pius creates Pontifical Academy of Scientists

Vatican City October 30 Pope Pius established a Pontifical Academy of Scientists to bridge science and faith. Seventy members from fifteen nations were named including six Americans Alexis Carrel Lindbergh Milikan Morgan Taylor and others, reflecting cross confessional and Nobel links.

Vatican City Pope Pius Pontifical Academy of Scientists New Academy New International Council of the Vatican Pontifical Academy Alexis Carrel Rockefeller Institute New York Col Charles. A. Lindbergh Mechanical Heart George Birkhoff Harvard University Robert Andrews Millikan California Institute of Technology Pasadena Calif Thomas Hunt Morgan George Sperit, Jr Institutum Divi Thomae The Athenaeum Cincinnati Hugh Stott Taylor Princeton University

Train Derailment Near Franklin No Injuries Reported

Four sleeping cars and a day coach on the Chicago Louisville line derailed three miles north of Franklin Indiana early today. No one was hurt and passengers were moved to other cars and continued to Louisville. Officials said a broken rail likely caused the accident. The train consisted of fourteen cars.

Franklin Ind Pennsylvania Railroad

Mrs. Esther Bromell Dies Suddenly in Baltimore

Mrs. Esther Bromell of Baltimore died suddenly in Baltimore yesterday morning. She was well known in Frederick County and the Clearbrook area where she visited friends. Funeral services will be held at her sister Mrs. James D. Hall's home in Baltimore on Saturday at eleven o clock, with interment at Friends Burying Ground in Baltimore.

Lawrence Boerner Baltimore Roger Payne Johnson Nursing Home Leland Treat Payne Galax the Star Clearbrook Esther Bromell

Wheeler Woolsey Film “Mummy's Boys” at Capital Theatre

Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey headline the new lead Pepper in a Nile adventure described as a riot of thrills mystery and fun. The one day only show plays at the Capital Theatre Saturday.

Bert Wheeler Robert Woolsey Barbara Pepper Nile Capitol Theatre

Baltimore and Philadelphia Market Prices Snapshot Oct 30

Commodity prices across Baltimore Philadelphia and Chicago markets show steady to dull activity. Cattle hogs calves sheep and poultry listed with weights and price ranges, plus grain and feedstuffs including corn meal and mixed feed.

Local Markets Report Lists Various Wholesale Grain and Feed Prices

The Star presents wholesale market prices for flour, patent and short patent brands, coarse cracked corn, shelled corn, various feeds, corn meal in different sack sizes, bran and middlings, mixed and dairy feeds, chick and livestock feeds, and poultry products. Prices range from about 1.43 to 6.55 per bag or per hundred weight, including live animals and butter products.

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Apple Market Shipping Points For Wednesday Fruit Terms

Shipping points Winchester Martinsburg and nearby areas offer carload sales f o b under usual terms via wire orders. Barrels include Ben Davis 242 in min car $3.00 and Yorks 1 2% to 2% in min car $3.40. Baskets list Yorks 24 in min $1.15 few $1.10, Comb U S 1 and U S Util 24 in min few $1.00, U S Util 24 in min 90c, Staymans 24% in min $1.35 few poor color $1.20, U S Util 24% min car $1.05, Black Twigs 242 to 3 in car $1.30, Delicious 2% in min few cold storage $1.70. Bulk per cwt Yorks U 5S Util 2% in min car $1.40.

Winchester - Martinsburg Ben Davis U. S Yorks U. S U.S Yorks U

Stock Market Opens Rally, Faces Profit Taking Ahead of Election

New York stock activity edged higher at the open as leaders changed hands with fractional gains. Trading slowed as traders sought quick profits and awaited the election results, with Bethlehem Steel reporting its best September quarter since 1929. Bonds and commodities were quiet, currencies mixed, and a 2 pm list showed notable quotes across major issues.

New York Bethlehem Steel

Wheat and Grain Prices Slump on Late-Selling Stress

Chicago market shows sharp declines as heavy selling late in the session pulls wheat and other grains down from earlier highs. Rumors of shipping strikes and fears of Atlantic spread weigh on futures while cash quotes reflect mixed demand across wheat corn oats soybeans rye and barley.

Chicago Atlantic Seaboard Argentina

Postal Official Here On A Visit

Smith W. Purdum, fourth assistant postmaster general, spoke at Strasburgs dedication this afternoon then traveled to Winchester as the guest of local postmaster W. Nelson Page. He spent the evening with the Pages on Amherst Street and reviewed recent Winchester post office additions with staff.

Smith W. Purdum Strasburg Winchester W. Nelson Page Purdum Page Amherst Street

Girl Scout Court of Awards Held with Proficiency Honors

Troop IV members at the Presbyterian church celebrated Girl Scout week with a Court of Awards led by Mrs. Fred Stine. Mrs. Randolph Shields will speak next Tuesday on The Chinese Girl with China pictures, linking to the World Knowledge Badge. The troop marks its fourth birthday with an upcoming party.

Girl Scouts Fred Stine Presbyterian Church Stewart Elting E. B. Cooper H. C. DeGrange T. R. Cather Arthur Robinson J. C. Oakes Allen Hawthorne Philip Williams George Snarr M. B Jean Ebert Frances Phyllis Fowle Martha Babb Colleen Clowser Hilda McKee Louise Avey Randolph T. Shields China

Soviet Race Judge Faces Trouble Over Short Course

Soviet track officials found the course two kilometers short in a recent all union record race. Judge P. Ratoff was dismissed and may face trial for incorrect behavior and deceiving the public after the course measured 40 kilometers 221 meters instead of 42 kilometers 194 meters.

Moscow P. Ratoff Ratoff

Colored Voters Summons For November 3 1936 Election

A call to colored voters to appear at their precinct on November 3 1936 and cast ballots for Franklin D Roosevelt. The notice warns of four years' deprivation if they fail to appear and promotes the Democratic record and federal appointments supporting colored Americans.

Franklin D. Moosevelt m'Ion ccl

Facsimile Appeal by the Democratic National Committee

A facsimile document presents an appeal from the Democratic National Committee. The notice outlines fundraising, organizing, and political strategy details for supporters and party members. The material emphasizes mobilization efforts and public outreach campaigns.

The Democratic National Committee

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