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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1936
Page
5
Front Royal Social Notes Amid Relatives and Travel
Front Royal daily notes list residents visiting relatives in Washington and Alexandria, and travelers heading to New York and Shanghai. Military and official figures, guests at inns, and local families’ weekend plans populate the roster with several names and destinations.
Social Guests Highlight Weekend in Front Royal
Mrs. Knox Wilson of Richmond visits Mrs. William E. Cargon while Mr. Carroll Lee of Annapolis Md spends the weekend with Mrs. Lillian Humphrey. William Charles and John Cur, fresh from Norfolk, arrive in Front Royal with their families to end the week. Mrs. W P Locke and Miss Dorothy Locke of Union DC stay with Dr. and Mrs. Lyle F Hansbrough. Mr. Wallace Thomason visits Winchester yesterday. Miss Susan Marshall hosts her sister Mrs F P Clark of Washington for the weekend. Thomas Johnson and Lyle McFall, Randolph Macon students, will spend Sunday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ferguson
Forting
Illiam E. Carson
Mr. Carroll Lee
Annapolis, Md
Lillian Humphrey
Messrs
William, Charles
Joohn Cur
Norfolk
Front Royal
Susan Marshall
F. P. Clark
Washington
Thomas Johnson and
Lyle McFall
Randolph- Macon College
Warren county high school opens with 913 students enrolled
Front Royal report shows Warren County High School begins the new term with 913 students. The largest gains appear in sophomores and juniors as a home economics department is added with Miss Leigh Hannon as instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Warren County High School
Op Leigh Hannon
Memorial Service Planned for Local Methodists
The Front Royal Methodist Church will hold a memorial service tomorrow at 7 30 p m for church members who died in the past year. Rev R B Claget, pastor, will conduct the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Rotary Talk Seeks Future Farmers of America
J. J. Foster, agriculture instructor at Warren County High School, addressed the Rotary Club at yesterday's dinner. He spoke on The Future Farmers of America and its role in preparing students for agricultural careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
J. J. Foster
Warren County
Rotary Club
Future Farmers of America
Water Bonds To Be Re-Financed
Front Royal Town Council voted to refinance 70000 of five percent water bonds dated December 1 1937 at a lower rate. The council also approved buying 1000 feet of hose for the Fire Department to replace defective hose. County commissioners arrived by blimp at the Cuyahoga fair but could not land and returned to Cleveland by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Berea
Joseph F. Gorman
James A. Reynolds
John F. Curry
Ordinance Grants Permit for American Oil Station at Cork and Loudoun
The Common Council grants the American Oil Company a permit to erect a filling station with a building and car lift at Cork and Loudoun Streets and on file specifications. The ordinance is dated September 1 1936 and signed by Acting Mayor P J Marshall and Acting Clerk Arthur M Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Oil Company
Cork
Loudoun
Best
P. J. Marshall
Arthur M. Field
Last Minute Instructions For County Pupils
County School Superintendent Lesle D. Kline urges patrons and pupils to note opening day details. Children not turning six before January 15, 1937 cannot enroll. Vaccination for smallpox is compulsory and noncompliance means dismissal and report. Books must be obtained from teachers. Welltown school will transfer students to Branson by bus along Ridge road Hiett farm Welltown turnpike route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesle D. Kline
Star
State Department of Education
Welltown
Branson School
Ridge Road
Hiett Farm
Welltown Turnpike
Unpardonable Continuation Shows Mixed Dating Question Results
A survey tabulates responses on dates showing many men fail to confine attention to one partner and various habits. Results include questions on conversation, jokes, drinking, smoking, attire, and self view, with a mix of emphatic no answers and a few yes replies.
Cat burglar scare ends with cat at Western Metal plant
Four Chicago police squads rushed to the Western Metal Company plant after a burglar alarm but found only a large black cat that crossed the electric eye. The officers chased the animal through the darkened plant, bruised shins, then gave up and watched from outside while others pursued the cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Metal Company
Hable's Palace presents Coming Round The Mountain singalong Western
Hable's Palace to show Coming Round The Mountain with Gene Autry on the vengeance trail and a fortune at stake plus Buster Crabbe in Flash Gordon. They Met In A Taxi features Chester Morris Fay Wray Lionel Stander Monday and Tuesday. Fox News Reel and Voice of Experience supplement the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octavus Roy Cohen
Fox News
Grangers Hold Booster Meeting at White Hall
Grangers held a booster meeting at White Hall Thursday evening at the school house. R. L. purpose and achievements of the national and subordinate Granges were discussed. A duet by Princess and Lucille Strother followed, and Mr. Funk of the Middletown Grange spoke on legislative strength. Miss Fultz of Middletown read, then refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L
Princess
Lucille Strother
Funk
Middletown Grange
Grange
Miss Fultz
Funeral Services For Mrs Swartz Held At Home
The funeral of Mrs. Swartz of Clarke County follows the death of her husband Charles F Swartz who died on September 9. Services were held at the family home with local mourners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartz
Charles F. Swartz
Clarke County
Trustee's Sale Of Personal Property In Virginia
Public auction to be held at the late residence near Hopewell Church Virginia on Friday October 2 1936 at 9 30 A M items include horses mules cattle farm implements and machinery plus harness and tools. Cash terms. Administrator to sell remainder Monday October 5 1936. J W Joliffe substitute trustee and J L Joliffe administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
I. H. Zinn
Hopewell Church
Clearbrook
Joe
Jack
Tobe
John
Kate
Pearl
Nellie
Buick Auto
Greyson Saw Mill
International Tractor
Peerless Hay Press
Whitman Hay Press
J. W. Jolliffe
J. L. Jolliffe
Adm
Death Notice for Mrs. Swartz at Burnt Factory Church
At 2 p m September 11 Rev Thomas Morgan pastor of Burnt Factory Methodist Church conducted the service for the deceased who was a member there Mrs Swartz is survived by her husband Charles F Swartz one daughter Mrs Harry Feltner and three sons Elmer and Miller Swartz of Clarke county and Herman Swartz of Rippon West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Morgan
Burnt Factory Methodist Church
Weather forecast hints showers Tuesday for mid-Atlantic
A weekly forecast from Washington shows that the region north of the Middle Atlantic States can expect showers about Tuesday. The outlook covers the upcoming days with variable conditions and temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Middle Atlantic
Fire safety note urges quick room sealing and water use
The article advises closing all doors and windows to starve flames of draft and suggests having a pail of water ready at the start, noting it may help more than大量 later on.
Winchester Special Bond Election for Water System Upgrade
The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia orders a special election on September 29, 1936 to decide the proposed issue of bonds not exceeding 500000 dollars to extend and improve the city water system. Ballots will present the bond question with the election date and bond amount and will be published in the Winchester Evening Star. The order directs election officials, posting at voting places, and notice to the Electoral Board for proper conduct and ballot preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Winchester
Virginia
United States
Radio Commission
C. R. Anderson
Corporation Court
City of
Marshall
Anderson
Messrs
Barr
Barnett
Coble
Dellinger
Forney
Hable
Miller
Rosenberger
E. J. Snapp
Snapp
Henry
Co. R. Anderson
Frank H. Krebs
State of
Corporation Court of
Philip Williams
I. Taylor L. Barr
Taylor L. Barr
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Spokane
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Royal
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C Ol. Rineburg
Chinese Aviation Corps
Philip Turner
Ann Turner
Uuh
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Frank Clark
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J. B. Williams
Flint Hill
G. W. Bullard
Catherine Carter
Yesay
New York City
Macy School
E. T. Whitworth
Aston Inn
Winchester Road
W. C. Weaver
I. George Morton
Roanoke
Mrs
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Alexandria
Virginia Smith
Katherine Moss
Markham
Roger Belch
Ernest Marlowe
I. G. Bierer
Susie Bierer
John Bierer
Lexington
Walter Olmstead
Lynn de Lashmutt
Olmstead
Judge Olmstead
Knox Wilson
Richmond
William E. Cargon
W. P. Locke
Dorothy Locke
Uton, D. C
Lyle F. Hansbrough
Wallace Thomason
Hable’s Palace
Buncutter Tire Co
MILES
Fee
Zenith
Miles Music CO
S. Loudoun ST
Or, VA
America
Grangers
White Hall
Loudoun St
S. Stewart
C. A
W. Cork
N. Main
West Piccadilly Street
Care Star
S. Braddock St
Hagerstown Equipment Company, Inc
Hagerstown
Llewellyn
Ewes
Fairmont Avenue
L. C. R. Care Star
Good & Company
Rouss Ave
Hansbrough& Carter
Darwin
James M. Rogers
Proffit
Maytag Electric Washing Machine
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Paul Poston
South
Loebs Dye Works, Inc
Salem Avenue
Patsy
C. A. Robinson
V. P. L. Seal
F. R. Brumback
N. Cameron
Kaknis Shoe Shop
City of Winchester
Towitt
Clark M. Smith
Clark M
Florida
D. C
W. S. Domer CO
Dupont Circle, Wash
P.O
Etop
Varta
Keystone Shoe Store
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