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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1936

Page

9

Members of Judiciary To Join In Dedication of Warren Courthouse

Front Royal Virginia September dedicatory exercises for the new Warren County Court House will be held tomorrow at 3 PM with Chief Justice Preston W. Campbell as lead speaker. Justice Henry Holt, E W Hudgins, George Browning, J W Eggleston, C Vernon Spratley and judges from Harrisonburg Charlottesville will attend. bar members from several counties expected.

Front Royal New Court Preston W. Campbell Abingdon Henry W. Holt Staunton E. W. Hudgins Chase City George L. Browning Orange J. W. Eggleston Norfolk C. Vernon Spratley Hampton John Paul Harrisonburg Lemuel L. Smith Charlottesville Four Winds Sena Aubrey G. Weaver Seventeenth Judicial Circuit A. C. Carson Court House Supreme Court

Condition Of Shenandoah Rivers At Riverton

North Branch muddy and South Branch muddy indicate poor water clarity with weaker flow conditions reported along the Shenandoah River at Riverton. Local gauges show elevated sediment levels and reduced visibility affecting navigation and aquatic life.

Front Royal social notes recall travels and visits

Front Royal Virginia dated September reports residents returning from New York Annapolis and Charlottesville trips. Mentions Prof Melton moving to Herr home joining his wife at Memorial Hospital Winchester after a fall. Also notes a benefit dance for the Front Royal All-Star baseball club at Upke Hall and various local visits and hospital stays.

Upke

G O P Women In Warren Organize

Republican women of Warren county met with Mrs. Graham Dougherty of Berryville to organize for the national campaign. Mrs. Dougherty is woman vice-chairman of the Republican organization in the Seventh district with Mrs. William C. Deming named county chairman. A state wide women’s conference is scheduled for Roanoke September 18-19.

Front Royal Warren County Graham Dougherty Berryville Dougherty William C. Deming Roanoke

R M A Faculty Arrivals Signal Large Enrollment

Major Robert C. Rives and Mrs. Rives arrived at Randolph-Macon Academy. Capt H B House of Normal Illinois, the new cadet instructor, arrived last night. Capt Vermont expected today after Europe tour. Other faculty and many students to arrive Sunday as enrollment looks set to be among the largest in years.

Front Royal Robert C. Rives Rives Randolph-Macon Academy H. B. House Normal Ill Vermont Europe

Honor Retiring Master Of Band

Front Royal observers held a dinner for James Doman who resigned as band leader. Thirty three band members attended as hosts with Clematis Zennias and roses adorning two tables. Master Preston Shannon presented a gift to Mr Doman while toastmaster B Ney Schurer presided.

Front Royal Front Royal Band James Doman Doman B. Ney Schurer Preston Shannon W. R. Thompson

Little Janet Fuqua Recovers After Scalding Incident

Three year old Janet Fuqua daughter of Mr and Mrs William Fuqua Jr fell backward into a small tub of hot water yesterday suffering scalds. She is improving this morning in their care.

Front Royal Janet Fuqua William Fuqua, Jr

Fire destroys water tower building in Boyce

A fire in Boyce Virginia damaged an wooden water tower and a horse van building at Kentmere owned by Kenneth N. Gilpin. The John H Enders Fire Company from Berryville arrived quickly and helped extinguish the blaze after the Berryville pump was damaged by debris. Officials contacted the Columbus Ohio factory for pump repairs and a representative will arrive today. Fire officials suspect faulty ignition in the van as the cause.

Boyce Kentmere Kenneth N. Gilpin John H. Enders Fire Company Berryville Lee Ee Columbus Ohio

Mystery plane lands in Highland with odd news sheet

A Beechcraft four passenger plane landed at Highland’s airport and spent the night in town. The duo, a pilot and passenger, carried a single sheet publication titled The Highland Post, warning of a Communist massacre for Christian Americans. They left for Charleston, W V, after fog lifted. Local inquiry found no identifying details about the visitors.

Highland Post Highland Ulster County New York Charleston W. Va Donald Patton Winchester

Markets Summary of Sept 11 Livestock and Produce Prices

Baltimore and Philadelphia reports show mixed prices for live poultry, eggs, and fowl. Cattle calves hogs sheep and lambs move unevenly with cows steady to weak and fat lambs selling slowly. Chicago notes generally lower hog prices and steady cattle with light stock movement.

Baltimore Philadelphia Baltimore Livestock U. S Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr

Stock Market Report Sees Mixed Day on Sept 11

A fluctuating session with early gains giving way to declines as investors waited on the sidelines. Bonds grains and cotton improved while foreign currencies moved erratically. Notable closing quotes included Allied Chemical 226 and U S Steel 71 1 2 with several others listed.

New York Aoe Allied Chemical Can Smelters Am. Tel. & Tel Anaconda Beth, Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products General Electric General Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Mont. Ward N. J. Central Penn Railroad Southern Railway Stand. Oil of N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woolworth

Futures and cash grain quotations at Chicago and elsewhere

Chicago Sept 11 grain prices rise on futures above 1 a bushel with overseas purchases of Canadian wheat totaling over 1.5 million bushels and Argentina moisture concerns. Cash grain reports note No. 2 mixed wheat at 1.15 1 2 and various corn oats rye and barley prices. Returns form camp tracks H B McCormac Jr arrival from Kamp Kill Kare with his mother at Maxfield Vermont.

Chicago Argentina H. B. McCormac Pennsylvania H. B. McCormac, Jr Maxfield Kamp Kill Kare St. Alban’s Bay McCormac

Local Markets Prices for Flour Corn and Feeds

Local market listing shows prices for patent Magnolia and Crystal brand flours in 98, 48, 24 and 12 lb bags. coarse cracked corn, shelled corn, scratch feeds, corn meal, middlings, and mixed dairy feeds with various percentages. Also lists prices for butter, veal, cattle, lambs, hogs, and live poultry.

Star Magnolia Kasco PRR Akead Tveeneerpere Seadvsekees Dougas Nowecces $S Byoi Nc Iccbuegeedpesia

Public Sale of County Realty in Frederick County Va

The trustee will offer at public auction on October 10 1936 at 11 AM in front of the Winchester County Court House a one acre parcel of land near Winchester Va on State Highway No 3 improved by a dwelling. The property formerly conveyed to Emma McNealy December 1 1933 by D E Dunlap and wife. terms: one third cash, balance in two equal yearly installments secured by purchaser bonds and special lien.

Emma McNealy Frederick County Winchester

Cobb elected president of Winchester Bowling League

W. L. Cobb was elected president of the Winchester B League for the coming season. H. Clay Manuel became secretary-treasurer and Jack Crowl was again named statistician. Bowling sessions begin Tuesday nights on September 29 at the Health Center alleys. The 28 week schedule includes eight clubs, with Gulf Refining Company and others participating.

W. L. Cobb Winchester H. Clay Manuel Jack Crowl Gulf Refining Com ich_will ‘Sullivan

Rubber Company Repeats Teams From Last Year

The lineup mirrors the previous season with teams including Rubber Company, Lee Baking Company, Retail Grocers, Royal Arcanum, Men's Athletic Club, National Fruit, Chain Grocers and Post Office participating.

Landon Tours Chicago En Route to Maine Campaign Stop

Kansas Governor Alf M Landon arrived in Chicago for a brief visit with Illinois GOP leaders before continuing to Portland Maine to close the state campaign with an address scheduled for tomorrow night.

Chicago Alf M. Landon Kansas Illinois Portland Maine

Rural Charge Services Led By Rev Rhodes

The Church of Christ outlines Sunday services with Rev D H Rhodes of Brooksville to assist. Morning worship at 11 follows a 10 o clock school session. afternoon preaching at 2 30 with communion. Rhodes also preaches at Capon Bridge at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

D. H. Rhodes Brook Capon Bridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Winchester Evening Star Gussie McFall Telephone Front Royal 149-R Warren Obingdon Edgar Smith Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs. Hunter Front Royal Remount Florida Billy Symons Washington Town W. E. Rudacille B. Ney Scheuer Blacksburg Roger Payne Memorial Hospital C. J. Anderson Walter Olmstead Mary Paxton Macatee Kenneth Donaldson Church of the Pilgrims E. D. Poulton Hollins College Wyndam Lee Henry H. Downing Mrs. Downing Mrs. Lee Long George Kimmell Pront Royal W. H. Striker E. S. Williams, Sr Edward Williams, Jr Shenandoah Rivers Riverton Front Royal News Laura "Trout Henry "Trout, Jr R. E. Herr Arthur Kresge Rebecca Earle H. H. Downing Annapolis, Md Capt G. W. Stewart Miss Sue Brown Miss Mattie Brown R. J. Hilker Mrs F. E. White George Riddick Richmond and Petersog J. M. Mustard Charles L. Melton C. C. Proctor West Main Street J. D. Borden Reedsville W. H. Treece Richmond Major Rolfe Millar Miss Jane Angus Mrs. Millar Stewart Worden Warren W. Whitside Alexandria Afton Linn Mrs. McCandless Annie Compton Miss Compton Miss Poly Slaughter Tives G. O. P. Women In R.M. A Kenmere Clarke Kansas Legion Earl Todd Alfred M. Landon American Legion Wichita Todd Central Press Tor Babies Mennen la Es Stock Market Report Winchester Grain Market Cobb B” Leaguers Alf Church of Christ Ladies’ Shoe Dept
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