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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1936

Page

9

Torchbearers Delights Faithful In Local Little Theater Show

Emma Wilgus praises the first audience performance of The Torchbearers by Win and group of young thespians. Schyler Larkin shines as Frederic Ritter while Paula Ritter’s actress delivers a vivid silly charm. Notable turns include Polly Harrison Mrs Pompanelli and Harry Hanst.

Eee Tel Portran Nome Schyler Larkin Frederic Ritter Mr. Larkin Douglas Fuller Smith Paula Ritter Phyllis Meem Florence Crickett Mr. Spindler Richard Griffith Helen Shelmire Zeigler Harry Hanst Harry Mr. Twiller William Bell Misser Teddy Spearing Ernest Rhodes Virginia Lupton Clara Sheppard Louise Butsler Jenny

Boy Scouts Hear Dr. Anderson at Court of Honor

Dr Charles R Anderson addressed the Boy Scouts at the Court of Honor in the George Washington Hotel. He praised citizenship training and recounted his Winchester England trip to promote the Do a Good Turn ideal. A moment of silence honored Dr George H Heist who died yesterday.

Boy Scouts Charles R.anderson George Washington Hotel George H. Heist Winchester Scout Organization Anderson Winchester England United States London

Pictures Taken In Winchester Apple Orchards Shown

Andrew Bell says the State Chamber of Commerce sent a complete set of orchard pictures near Winchester. Girl students from Handley posed in the orchards while a Universal cameraman shot footage for national newsreels and a set was requested for Handley High School files.

Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce R. F. Nelson State Chamber of Commerce Winchester Handley Universal Handley High School

West Leads Card to Try Defeating 4 Hearts

Bridge note details a contraction where James Claverly bets Edward against Joseph Thompson and William Thompson that 4 Hearts cannot be made with a better lead than the king of clubs. It analyzes opening leads by West and the ensuing play to prove the contract inevitable.

James Claverly Edward Joseph Thompson William West Declarer South

Mrs. Katherine Lemley Dies at Church Door in Stephens City

Mrs Katherine Stella Lemley 63 wife of Robert A Lemley died of a heart attack on the steps of Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City on Oct 31. She was lifelong resident born to Lemuel and Mary Painter and survived by husband children grandchildren siblings and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran with interment in Green Hill Cemetery.

The Star Stephens City Katherine Stella Lemley Robert A. Lemley Trinity Lutheran Church Lemley Katherine Painter Lemuel Mary Catherine Painter Luttrell Hottel Elsie Havermale Caroline Seal Morris Lemley Charles Willard Lemley Caroline Painter Winchester Frank W. Painter Philadelphia Robert Painter Chester Harry Painter San Francisco Snyder Alleman Green Hill Cemetery Church Council Eldridge Lemley Don Lemley Clarence Lemley Garvin Lemley Lomax Parker Clayton Carbaugh

Funeral Rites Sunday For Late Dr. G. H. Heist

The funeral for Dr. George H. Heist dental surgeon and local citizen will be Sunday at 4 o clock from his West Piccadilly street home. The Rev. C Worthington Lowe of Grace Lutheran Church will lead services with the Rev. Harry P Dunlap of Union Theological Seminary New York assisting. Interment is in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot. Pallbearers include Robert S Bell C Fred Barr Dr B M Knight Sr Dr A L Henkel Dr James A Miller W H Reed A Lee Coble Joseph P Miller Wilso R Miller and Godfrey Miller.

George H. Heist West Piccadilly Street C. Worthington Lowe Grace Lutheran Church Harry P. Dunlap Union Theological Seminary New York Mount Hebron Cemetery Robert S. Bell C. Fred Barr B. M. Knight, Sr A. L. Henkel James A. Miller W. H. Reed A. Lee Coble Joseph P. Miller Wilso R. Miller Godfrey Miler

Cambridge Oyster Boat Fire Claims Life of Orville Lloyd

Orville Lloyd of Cambridge died in a harbor blaze on his oyster bateau in Cambridge harbor. A watchman spotted the fire early this morning and alerted the local volunteer fire company, but Lloyd was dead when found.

Cambridge Orville Lloyd Lloyd

Henry J. Allen Injured in Auto Crash Near Newberry

Former Kansas governor and U.S. senator Henry J. Allen was slightly hurt when the car he rode in collided with a cement abutment on State Road 57 near Newberry, about 20 miles north of Washington.

Washington Henry J. Allen United States Kansas State Road Newberry Here

Child’s Leg Broken By Car At Kent and Philpot

Lawrence Fries 10 suffered a broken leg after stepping into the path of a car driven by C Lester Glover of 319 East Piccadilly at Kent and Philpot streets yesterday evening. Glover reported the incident to police. the boy was taken to Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition.

Lawrence Fries Harry Fries C. Lester Glover East Piccadilly Street Kent Philpot Streets Glover Memorial Hospital

Mission symposium previews church finance forum

The article notes leaders including Captain of the mission steamship The Oregon, a former Butler College professor, andVirginia Missionary Society secretary John A. Tate, and Etta Nunn of the Women's Christian Missionary Society will attend. An open forum on church finance and a symposium titled The Local Church The Ministry The Way Forward are planned.

Oregon Butler College John A. Ttate Richmond Virginia Missionary Society Etta Nunn Women’s Christian Missionary Society

Library Finds New Interest In Books On War

Reading about World War I grows at Handley Library as residents borrow the Lloyd George set, four volumes issued since 1933 covering through 1917 with two volumes pending. The series includes correspondence between Britain and President Wilson urging US entry.

Europe Lloyd George United States Wilson France Handley Library

Bombs Rain Down on Madrid in Overnight Strike

A massive air raid hit Madrid with bombs striking near the Puerto del Sol and the Rastro market. Dr Duncan Newbiggin described the gruesome aftermath as aid workers treated 6 women, 4 men, and 8 children.41 killed and many wounded across the city as residents faced a tense, sudden assault.

Page One Madrid Puerto del Sol Times Square Calle Nuncio Apostolic Nuncio Getafe Duncan Newbiggin Preciados Fifth Column Francisco Franco Torrejon de Velasco Sesena Claridad Today

Landon Campaign Moves Through Rain Slick Hotel Halls

Landon greeted supporters in a hotel suite while Mrs Landon and daughter Peggy Anne met the press in another suite. She accompanied him from a special train to Topeka as election day looms amid cold and rain. The Republican committee reported 1 302 086 spent in ten days to Oct 28 and 6 988 663 since January. The Democratic committee showed 3 430 115 total since January 1, with the national committee spending 3 406 501. Virginia banks to close next Tuesday for a holiday.

Landon Mrs. Landon Peggy Anne Landon Topeka Washington Republican National Committee House Democratic National Committee National Committee Virginia

Markets report fromBaltimore and Philadelphia livestock and produce

Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes show mixed to higher cattle and hog prices with steady to higher wholesale beef values. Chicago reports steady hogs and variable cattle, with lambs and sheep similarly active. dairy prices and feeds listed with regional price ranges and grade variations.

Baltimore Philadelphia Baltimore Livestock Chicago Livestock Chicago Dept Rangers

Local Market Prices for Feeds and Grains

Daily market list with prices for corn, oats, bran, middlings and dairy feeds in various bag sizes. Includes per barrel and per hundredweight rates, plus specific brand corn meal and turkey feeds.

Cceeeveers Coos Pavses Sarafels

Stock Market Dims Amid Election Fears In New York

New York stock market shows little momentum as election risk looms. Trading centers on select issues with fractional gains while many leaders slip. Transfers run about 700000 shares. bonds and currencies mostly steady with franc at 4.65 cents and sterling at 4.8878 dollars.

New York Allied Chemical American Can American Smelters American Tel Baltim Ohio Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products General Electric General Motors Goodyear International Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Southern Railway Standard Oil of N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth

Grain futures rise as rust fears lift prices worldwide

Chicago futures invert with wheat corn oats and soybeans firm on rust concerns in southern hemispheric crops and Argentina rain. Exports show Canada 750000 bushels. cash grain mixed with No 2 yellow corn around 1.06 and soybeans about 1.23 per bushel. barley and rye also quoted with varied futures.

Chicago Equator Argentina

Odd Features In An Election From A Jail Cell And Other Ballot Quirks

A jail inmates bid for state legislature in Onsted Michigan shows campaigning from a brig. Other ballots pose issues in Nebraska Georgia Wisconsin New Jersey Minnesota and Virginia highlighting illogical offices unfilled posts unpaid taxes and young family members urging votes.

Alex Tinsley Onsted Fayette County Charleston W. Va Nebraska Georgia

Seamen and Longshoremen Strike Ties Up Several Liner Vessels

The ILA and shipowners confront sit down efforts as the liner American Trader faces a delay for London. Pickets with sticks patrol the New Orleans waterfront while 400 extra longshoremen await word on other contracts. Baltimore Mobile and Houston ports report active shipboard strikes with 600 Maryland workers involved.

New York London A. J. McCarthy New York Shipping Association New Orleans Luckenbach Gulf Steamship Co Swayne and Hoyt Ltd T. J. Darcy Baltimore Mobile Ala Houston Tex Maryland

Aged Woman Fatally Burned in Cumberland Home

Mrs. Lottie Riedel aged 73 widow of Philip Riedel died after a reported burn incident at her Cumberland residence. A niece Ms Margaret Beel rolled extinguishing flames with a blanket but Mrs Riedel suffered fatal burns. Firemen confined damage to draperies and flooring. funeral details not listed. Her husband was killed years earlier in a B and O train accident. Mrs Riedel was sister of former city street superintendent Julius Damm.

Cumberland Lottie Riedel Philip Riedel Margaret Beel Allegany Hospital

Inspectors Run Dry as Winchester Ends Sticker Supply

Winchester motorists crowded inspection stations racing to meet the deadline for vehicle checks. Stations ran out of red stickers needed for windshields causing long lines, with staff noting possible or undecided extension of the period.

Winchester

Red Cross Roll Call Plans Discussed in City Hall

A meeting of Roll Call leaders and county women expected to aid the drive opening November 12 was held this afternoon in the office of executive secretary Mrs. Helen Wright. Plans for the campaign were discussed by the chairman.

Red Cross Helen Wright

Roll Call Plans Meeting and Luncheon Details

Leslie D. Kline division superintendent of schools announces a captains and group leaders meeting next Thursday at 7 30 in Roll Call Headquarters George Washington Hotel. The Roll Call luncheon will be served November 12 at noon at the First Baptist Church with arrangements by ladies under Mrs Joseph Morrow.

Leslie D. Kline Roll Call George Washington Hotel First Baptist Church

Memorial Rites At Grace Church

A brief memorial service is announced for Grace Lutheran Church during the 11 o clock hour tomorrow to honor congregation members who died in the past year. The service will be led by Rev. C Worthington Lowe with Rev. Harry P. Dunlap of Union Theological Seminary as guest.

Grace Lutheran Church C. Worthington Lowe Harry P. Dunlap Union Theological Seminary New York

R O T C Corps Gettysburg motorcade to Shenandoah Valley

The R O T C Corps of Gettysburg College will be reviewed on Friday. At 2 30 o clock the motorcade forms for the return trip to the Shenandoah Valley. Members will be hosted by the Gettysburg Guides Association and Hotel Gettysburg from 1 30 Thursday until 10 Friday morning, November 6.

R. O. T. C. Corps of Gettysburg College Shenandoah Valley Gettysburg Guides Association Hotel Gettysburg

Apple Market Shipping Politics for Thursday Report

Shipping details for Thursday cover Winchester Martinsburg and nearby points with carloads under usual terms. Barrel prices list Yorks at 3.40 per bushel baskets Yorks U. 8 No 12% min. 1.10 to 1.20 mostly 1.15. Comb U. 8 No 1 Util 2% min. 1.00 few Staymans 0.8 No 12% min. with small lots U. 8 Util 2% min. 1.10.

Apple Winchester Martinsburg Yorks Yorks U

Gipe Divorce Suit Filed in Winchester Court

In the Corporation Court of Winchester on October 12 1936 Leslie E Gipe sues Mary E Gipe for divorce a vinculo matri monii on desertion grounds. Defendant is nonresident and must appear within ten days of publication with four weekly notices in Winchester Evening Star and a copy posted by November 2 1936. Deputy Clerk Corinne Barnett.

Corporation Court City OF Winchester Leslie E. Gipe Mary E. Gipe Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emma Wilgus Drg. Anderson Court of Honor G. H. Heist Stock Market Report West Coast Milwaukee Wrightstown Woonsocket R. L Josephus Simpson Peoples’ Party Congress A. J. Ing, Jr Prohibition Senate Minnesota Thomas Schall Elmer A. Benson Benson Guy V. Howard Minneapolis William H. Smathers New Jersey Young Smathers Grace Church Hartzell & van Tol, Inc Shepherdstown
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