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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1936
Page
7
The Shenandoah River sections at Riverton report muddy water for both the North Branch and South Branch, indicating elevated turbidity and reduced clarity. Local observations note slowed flow and possible sediment disturbance in the river channels.
Front Royal residents host relatives and friends from Wardensville, Chase City, Farmville, Richmond, and Washington. Several travelers head to Hot Springs and Orlando for visits or schooling while others plan weekend gatherings and a Saturday night dance to benefit the local high school band.
Michigan Supreme Court ruled that a school teacher's contract is invalid unless it includes an oath of allegiance to both the state and federal constitutions. The ruling holds the oath as an integral part of the document, signaling a prerequisite to employment.
At a Front Royal town planning meeting the Commission urged council to assign house numbers and erect street signs quickly. Numbers were assigned years ago. houses will be numbered north south and east west. A zoning ordinance designating use of lots was drafted for council study. George N. Buck’s term expired and he is succeeded by E H Stokes, who was commended by fellow members.
Mrs. C. L. Melton was injured at the home of Mrs. Mary Burruss while descending porch steps and suffered a shoulder fracture. She is hospitalized at Memorial Hospital in Winchester and is reported resting well after surgery.
Police in Royal and nearby counties are alerted to two men in a coupe with a Michigan license charged in a filling station robbery near Washington Virginia. They bought fuel from Mrs Hawkins then fled with the money box after ordering sandwiches.
Dr. H. H. Sherman of the Board of Christian Education Baltimore Conference relocates his office from Randolph-Macon Academy to the second floor of Citizens National Bank on Main Street. The space was previously occupied by G Tyler Miller, Warren and Rappahannock County schools superintendent.
Governor Landon will join a drought conference with President Roosevelt directing discussions. He will travel with two Kansas State College aides, Dr. Call and Dr. Grimes, presenting his experience as governor during the 1934 drought. Roosevelt plans a radio report from the White House Sunday night on the drought trip and relief employment.
Spanish govt reports rebels at the gates of Behobia while frontier guards double. About 1,000 frightened residents cross the international bridge to Hendaye seeking safety. Bullets flare over Bidasso and refugees dodge through mountain trails toward Behobie for immigration checks.
Sheriff C. A. Hylton of Floyd county yesterday recovered Posey J. Dickerson from local officers who had arrested him here on a complaint from Southwest Virginia authorities. Dickerson is a Floyd county fugitive sought by federal authorities on a charge of transporting 150 gallons of liquor and related offenses.
Personal and social mentions note Mrs. Francis Biting and daughter visiting Clarksburg and Parkersburg for ten days, attendance at Miss Ann Cary Moss and Dr. William Wood’s wedding in Charlottesville, Rose MacDonald’s motor trip to New England, and gatherings with readers’ families including the Read and Davidson-MacSwan wedding, plus Ocean View weekend plans and visits to Springfield and Clagett family circles.
Militiamen renew a major assault as rebel ships loom offshore. Government forces rush reinforcements to San Sebastian airfield while a final strike against Oviedo stalls in fog. In Iran, hills and ridges become bloodied defense lines as rebel power presses toward a seaside port amid widespread destruction and civilian fear.
County Agent I Fred Stine leads a rural electrification survey plan with a county committee named by the June mass meeting. John J Pickeral chairs the group and local committees will visit communities. The survey aims to be completed by September 12 with public input invited at Stines office.
Perry Hovermale who runs a filling station and beer stand at Cross Junction was fined $10 and costs by Trial Justice A J Tavenner on a pistol assault charge against Utah Crosen. Testimony said Crosen and others entered the Hovermale place to drink. an argument led outside where Hovermale struck Crosen with the pistol butt, inflicting a bleeding gash. Sheriff H L McCann treated Crosen before he returned home. An appeal from the trial justice decision was noted by defense counsel James P Reardon.
Harry Fowle announced a junior tennis tour for players under 16 at Winchester Golf Club. Opening round should finish by Sept 6 with rounds through Sept 12 including semi finals and finals. Pairings listed for first round and invites unlisted competitors to contact Fowle.
New York Journal reports Henry H. Rogers Jr and his wife Virginia Lincoln of Cleveland are preparing a divorce. The couple, connected to the late oil magnate, were reported in New York on September 2. The notice cites maritalrift rumors and ongoing separation talks.
Vatican City September 2 Vatican signals indirect recognition of Italy's East African Empire. Pope Pius XI named Monsignor Maria Castelani as apostolic visitor to that empire.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fauver of 112 South Braddock received a $5 gift last night at the Winchester Park Fun Festival. Tonight an additional cash gift is planned, and Saturday a $50 gift will be given. Proceeds from the festival fund children playground development.
In New York Father Charles E. Coughlin declined to comment on Vatican remarks criticizing his Roosevelt attack. He planned to meet Bishop Gallagher on return from Rome and said he would read the Obser vatore Romano piece before replying. A later note announced his October 10 Armory rally with over 10,000 expected attendees.
Trial Justice A J Tavenner dismissed the reckless driving charge against Clarence Peffer after finding insufficient evidence he was driving recklessly when his car struck Isaiah Roe of Gore on April 16 near Hayfield. Roe suffered a severe skull fracture and remained in Memorial Hospital for weeks.
Pittsburgh September 2 Michael F Tighe announces he will withdraw from the presidency of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers when his term ends January 1 He is 78 years old.
Harrisburg report by J Hansell France secretary of Agriculture shows Pennsylvania peach crop for 1936 at 23 percent of normal, the lowest in 15 years.
Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes show cattle steady to strong with grass steers at 7.25 8.00 and beef cows up to 5.00. Hogs and calves firm with typical weights around 11.50 to 11.90 for common grades, lambs active and steady. Dressed poultry and butter prices listed. grain and feed prices appended.
Local market listing shows prices for Crystall brand flour bags per barrel and sacks, Magnolia patent flour, corn meal, and mixed dairy feeds. Also notes egg and poultry prices, butter, veal, and cattle groups with ranges, reflecting daily retail rates for area merchants.
The Pillsbury A mill, one of the nation’s largest flour mills in Minneapolis, shut down at noon. More than 200 workers were laid off as a result of the terminal elevator strike.
New York stock activity shows gains in steels rails aircrafts and specialties while oils lag and Westinghouse trims yesterday’s gains. Bond market holds steady and foreign exchange moves include a weaker French franc and firmer sterling as traders assess the backdrop and shifting volumes.
Chicago futures show declines across wheat corn oats rye and barley as dealers brace for crop estimates and stronger United States corn figures amid improving conditions. Cash grain in Chicago and Baltimore lists varied No 1 dark hard wheat near 1.17 to 1.18 per bushel with yellow and white corn quotes around 1.04 to 1.08, while oats and rye firm modestly.
Jean Bauer of Providence Rhode Island defeated Mrs. Lewis Kaye of Prospect Kentucky 8 and 7 to advance to the semi finals of the Women s Mason and Dixon golf tournament at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Bauer is the defending champion.
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