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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1936
Page
6
The Shenandoah River remains muddy at Riverton with the North Branch and South Branch both showing murky conditions. Water levels are steady with limited visibility and no rapid changes reported.
Miss Selma Scheuer returns home from Baltimore visit as several Front Royal residents and visitors plan outdoor weekends. Local families, campers, and travelers are noted at homes in Orange, Alexandria, Ballston, Tarboro, Richmond, and nearby Virginia towns with relatives and friends referenced throughout.
Lyle McFall and Jimmy Barr of Culpeper traveled to Randolph-Macon College this morning with Prancis McFall and Durston McIntosh assisting. Mrs. Lloyd C. Willey is spending the weekend in Berryville as a guest of Mrs. Jess Stolle.
Judge Philip Williams signed a temporary injunction in Frederick County Circuit Court restraining Elmer F. Newcome from building a fence across a road along his property on Gainesboro Pike. He must remove the already erected fence. The decree lasts until September 21 unless extended. The suit, led by J. Fred Thwaite and others, seeks to protect timberland access along Flint Ridge via the old road, now largely unused after a new road was built.
A revival is in progress at Friendship United Brethren Church led by Rev. H. E. Richardson. Evening services begin at 7 45 with a new topic each night from Jesus sayings. Week schedule includes prayer, sin, heaven, hell, unbelief, faith and trust with Mrs. Richardson directing the junior choir.
In Memphis Tennessee two bandits robbed R L O Daniel cashier of Kraus Cleaners of five thousand dollars after firing a tear gas gun in his face O Daniel fell to the sidewalk suffering a slight skull wound as his head struck the pavement
The Junior Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital will meet at 2 30 o clock Tuesday afternoon September 8 at the nurses home.
Rebels sweep over the Franco Spanish frontier at Hendaye forcing government troops from the bridgehead. Armored cars drive out remaining forces as ruins and dead line streets. Rebels sing victory amid scorched buildings and scattered bodies.
Clarke County Indicated school representatives led by M J Edwards attended the New Farmers of America convention in Hampton August 30 31. The Virginia team won first in poultry judged fifth in dairy and overall fifth in all classes with Williams Kelly Lewis and an alternate Mason earning top individual honors. Visitors included J A Linke and W A Ross as notable attendees and Hampton Institute contributed key events to a successful gathering.
A baseball game is set for Sunday at 3 o clock at Grayson field between the Swanson A. C. and the Rideout All-Stars to decide the series after each side has one win. Admission is free but a collection will be taken for the colored playground fund.
The article describes President Roosevelt riding in an open car past crowds along Washington street after being praised by Governor McNutt of Indiana. An orchestra played The Star Spangled Banner as he was introduced by McNutt and waved to thousands, part of a 5,000 mile dust bowl swing with governors and senators from Ohio Michigan Kentucky and Indiana.
Mrs Markham's 19 hour 55 minute flight from Newfoundland toward Portland reportedly left about 70 gallons of fuel. A coast guard plane guided the way along the eastern seaboard while bad weather and headwinds tested her solo east to west crossing. If on course, she could reach Floyd Bennett Field by about 3 p m EST, roughly 26 hours after departure.
Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets show steady to higher prices for cattle and hogs. Cattle tops reach 8.75 per 100 pounds for good grass steers while hogs trade around 11.80 to 12.05 for 170 to 210 pounds. lambs and sheep also firm with week gains.
Local markets overview notes daily corrections and typographical error disclaimer. The Star reports market listings with standard caution that errors may occur and responsibility is not assumed for such mistakes.
A fragmented price list shows bulk flour prices for Crystal brand in 98, 48, 24 and 12 pound bags, plus various corn, feed and dairy products with scattered numbers. The entry includes lines for eggs, scratch feed, corn meal, middlings, mixed feed, dairy feeds, starter and other livestock items with unit prices and some broken formatting.
In New York on September 5 the stock market rose with rail shares driving gains of fractions to more than a point. Transfers reached about 700000 shares while foreign exchange showed minor firmer moves. The session, short due to Labor Day, saw buying vigor offset absentees and a generally firmer close with mixed commodity and bond activity.
Chicago wheat and corn futures closed quiet with small evening orders pre holiday. Independent weakness appeared in December and May corn amid reports Argentina may keep the minimum price for corn producers. Cash wheat and oats sold at mixed U S city prices with No 2 hard and No 2 white varieties listed. Baltimore wheat prices steady with No 2 red winter noted. Winchester markets show wheat at 1.07 per bushel and corn around 5.40 to 5.60 per barrel.
The narrator waited four days for clear weather and then took off despite bad conditions. The account mentions Harry Richman, the singer, and Dick Merrill who flew from New York to Wales the day before to avoid discomfort.
Delegates gathered as Boyer welcomes delegates from the Shenandoah Young Democratic club. George Hisey of Broadway responded. Major Robertson and Col. James Wood spoke, introduced by local officials and aides from Woodstock and Staunton.
The annual convention of Letter Carriers of Virginia opens tonight at the George Washington hotel with a reception for Ruth Watkins vice president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Tomorrow sessions at the Palace Theatre feature remarks by Major A Willis Robertson from Lexington and M F Gibson of Portsmouth with Mrs. Ruth Watkins and Mrs. C J Gregg e among those present.
Riverside California September 5 A man detained for questioning in Ruth Muir slaying at La Jolla escaped from Deputy Sheriff Walter Sibley after striking him. The suspect, unhandcuffed in a car, resisted as Sibley fired a warning shot and the man fled into a field. Miss Muir was found beaten to death near the La Jolla seashore Monday night.
The University of Virginia will offer an extension course on heredity for all interested persons. Public school teachers are urged to note. An organizational meeting is set for Thursday afternoon September 24 at 4 o clock in the county courthouse classroom. Professor G W Chappelear of Harrisonburg State Teachers College will teach the course and UVA credit will be awarded on completion.
John J. English of Roanoke and other figures participate in leadership within the national association. The brief mentions Roanoke as a key location connected to the organization's affairs and governance.
A plain, practical apron design helps streamline cooking when time is tight. It minimizes entanglements and fuss, offering a reliable, clutter free helper in any busy kitchen.
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