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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1936

Page

5

Handley Edges Randolph-Macon In Early Scoring Thriller

Handley high school beat Randolph-Macon Academy 13 to 6 at Front Royal, scoring on a 20 yard pass from Lyon to Eldridge and adding a later TD by Red Baker after a 95 yard Handley drive. Grove, Clowe, Kern and Baker stood out in the Handley backfield while Lyon, Seal and Eldridge sparked Randolph-Macon’s offense as the game ended in Handley territory.

Handley High School Randolph-Macon Academy Yellow Jacket Handley Randolph-Macon Grove Clowe Yellow Jackets Randolph Macon Baker Red Baker Kern Lyon Sea Randolph- Macon Williams L. G—Dumlap Seserese Waugh CG Boyd Ree R. G—Light Ceeeee Levors R. T Tavenner Brang R. E Veee Lillard BR. H—Clowe Ceeeeereres Seal Ceceeereces Lyon Em

Brunswick Seeks Better Reception and Radio Filters

Brunswick officials seek details from Bruns wick Maryland on how Winchester improved radio reception over the past year with filters and appliance upgrades. The town reports intrusive static in Brunswick and notes an ordinance requiring inspection of new electrical equipment, while Crowl cites cooperation and missing filters at several plants. A separate item recalls a California incident where a boy exchanged pennies to learn his name, sparking a police chase after a fire station collection.

Brunswick Winchester BE. A. Crowl Radio Con Calif Darrell Gene Bs

Farm Bureau Head Praises President Roosevelt

G F Holsinger head of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation writes to Representative A Willis Robertson praising President Roosevelt. He states the administration’s agricultural program has aided farmers, endorses soil conservation and production control, and says Farm Bureau does not endorse candidates but supports policies aligned with current agricultural aims.

Lexington G. F. Holsinger Virginia Farm Bureau Federation A. Willis Robertson Farm Bureau Roosevelt Supreme Court The American Farm Bureau Federation Washington Virginia Cleveland Philadelphia

Gave His Life To Save Others

In Jackson Mississippi projectionist Joe Kuriger aged 52 died after battling flames in the Istrione Theatre. He stayed to help patrons escape and was severely burned when he stumbled in a hallway and died hours later.

Jackson Miss Joe Kuriger Istrione Theatre Kuriger

Apples Steady in Overseas Markets on October Trade

Prices for imported apples held steady on British markets with demand stronger than last week. Home grown fruit was plentiful and cheap due to poor condition, while best colored imports from Canada remained in demand. Liverpool barrels rose, London slightly fell, pears were mixed, and large pear and apple movements are anticipated next week with hundreds of thousands of bushels expected.

Fred A. Motz London Liverpool Glasgow Virginia York Imperial Jonathan Maryland Nova Scotia Blenheim Boxes California Newtown Oregon Washington British Columbia McIntosh U. S

Colder Weather Forecast for North and Middle Atlantic

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for clearing conditions Monday, precipitation Tuesday night and Wednesday, then generally fair and cold early, turning warmer toward the latter half. The forecast covers the North and Middle Atlantic states.

Washington North Middle Atlantic

Policeman in pheasant hunt warning during Nebraska trip

Missouri Valley Iowa officer William Clary and three companions hunted pheasants in Nebraska. They state that when the first bird was flushed Clary shouted Halt or I ll fire.

Missouri Valley William Clary Nebraska Clary

How to Make 144 Kinds of Candy

Fall prompts a craving for old fashioned confections. The booklet Candy Recipes offers 144 candy types including fudges taffies chocolate and nut bars with popcorn balls. Coupon attached promises the guide for ten cents.

Flight Excursions Over Skyline Drive in a Ford Tri Motor

Harold Johnson offers hour long flights over Skyline Drive from Winchester aboard a steel Ford tri motor with 12 passenger capacity. The plane will cruise at 3000 feet for clear views of the Blue Ridge and surrounding valleys, plus local Winchester flights.

Harold Johnson Winchester Skyline Drive Blue Ridge

Dim Headlight Rule Still Wanted by Auto Officials

John Q Rhodes Jr director of the State Motor Vehicle Division notes drivers on the Valley Pike dim too few headlights. He urges a courtesy revival to curb night accidents and recalls a rejected proposal to require dimming headlights and cap headlight power to 32 candlepower.

Valley Pike New Market John Q. Rhodes, Jr State Motor Vehicle Division Governor's Advisory Legislative Council Peery General Assembly Rhodes Division of Motor Vehicles

County Church Trustees Named

An order in Frederick County Circuit Court appoints H. C. Moore L. H. Ramey and W. H. Clowser as trustees of Mount Olive United Brethren Church Hayfield. They were elected August 27 at Laurel Hill Church to serve with existing trustees O. C. Clowser J. A. Cather L. M. Larrick and N. K. Larrick.

Frederick County H. C. Moore L. H. Ramey W. H. Clowser Mount Olive

Executors Sale of George E Cook Property

The undersigned will sell at auction in front of Court House in Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock on Saturday November 14 1936 that desirable property the home of the late George E Cook situated at No 1102 South Main street corner of Main and Bond streets Winchester Va Lot 30 feet on Main street extending east along Bond street 55 feet improved by a two story residence six rooms in good condition Immediate possession Terms Cash Andrew J Cook Executor of George E Cook deceased

Court House Winchester Virginia George E. Cook Main Street Main and Bond Streets Bond Street Andrew J. Cook

Virginia Politician Profile From Early 20th Century Ads

A political self profile highlights a Virginia State Senator from 1916 to 1922 who opposed the Road Bonds in 1923 and served as Commonwealth's Attorney for Rockbridge County from 1922 to 1928. It notes military service from 1917 to 1919, a 1936 gold key honor, and multiple congressional campaigns including election in 1932 and re election in 1934 with a large win margin before losing in 1934 by nine thousand votes.

Virginia Commonwealth Rockbridge County Commission On Inland Fisheries United States Army Virginia Future Farmers Associaton United States Congress Congress

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