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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1936
Page
7
Two drivers were convicted of driving while intoxicated. Elmer Lewis of Na in and Arthur Elsen of Paris Va received fines and one year license revocation. Harry Jones drew six months in jail plus $4 costs. Ray Jenkins of Nethers Va was fined $10.25.
Paul H. Stillwell of Poindexter Virginia was tried before Trial Justice A J Tavenner and convicted of stealing gasoline from a fill er operated by H R Mills in Stephens City. He received 30 days in jail and costs with another charge pending. I N Grubbs was fined five dollars and costs for parking on Route 7 east of the city while he went into a nearby location.
The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin Detroit radio priest called President Roosevelt anti God and urged bullets for ballots in a Cincinnati speech. Archbishop John T. McNichols condemned the remarks as improper for a Catholic leader.
Franco's southward march cut off the capital's retreat as government forces fell back across the Tagus. Rebels halted near Ciuras Real, preparing to consolidate gains while the Alcazar and towers suffered, the cathedral near intact.
John A. Elliott 75 son of the late John C. Elliott and Harrietta Grimm Elliott died at his home near Berryville Clarke County yesterday. He is survived by a son G W Elliott of Purcellville and a daughter Mrs Thomas McClougthry of Clarke County. Funeral service will be held at J H Enders Funeral Home Berryville tomorrow at 11 am with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named Will Cochran Carl Malone J R Hawkins Asa Racey Miller Dunn and Will Ashby.
Chairmen and members of the Boy Scout campaign committees will meet tomorrow night at 7:30 at the Handley Library. Lions Kiwanis Rotary American Legion and Scout committees are requested to attend. Reports of subscriptions obtained will be presented.
Amos Headly of Jacert Martinsburg was injured when his car veered after a locked steering gear and struck a pole north of Stephen. Colvin was not hurt. Officer R E Bayliss investigated the accident as described in the report.
A telegram from L. K. Firestone confirms radio news commentator Lowell Thomas will be the guest artist on the Voice of Firestone program tonight. He will describe Al Jenkins racing on Utah’s salt beds at Lake Bonneville where 72 records were set.
Mrs. Beulah Shingleton reports the death of her aunt Mrs. Hattie Richard Langdon of Myerstown W Va. She leaves two sons Charles and Dr Harry Langdon of Myerstown a sister Mrs J W Parish of Gore and a sister Mrs C A Williams of Winchester. Husband predeceased her. Funeral held at three o'clock Saturday at Charles Town W Va.
Mrs. Charles K. Over and Mrs. George W. Jenkins received today from E. Bruce Capper, financial secretary of Hickory Camp No. 34, Woodmen of the World, death benefits of their husbands. Each held a $1,000 policy. Mrs. Over received $1,129.59 and Mrs. Jenkins $1,012.59.
An important Red Cross production corps meeting will convene at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the John Kerr School building. All members are urged to attend as the group plans clothing for needy city and county pupils and outlines its fall and winter schedule.
Trustee will sell at public auction on October 15, 1936 at 11 a m the estate of I H Zinn Frederick County Virginia. Items include a Minneapolis 28 x 44 thresher No 22582 with wind straw stacker band cutter bagger a Minneapolis 7 x 42 tractor with cleats guide tire and bucking straps. Machinery in good operating condition. Cash terms. Location near Stephenson Post Office.
Public auction will be held in Winchester Virginia on October 10 1936 at 12 o clock noon for a 122 acre farm home of the late Aliie V Jacobs located near Macedonia Church seven miles southeast of Winchester The sale follows a 1925 deed of trust by C J Jacobs et al with terms requiring one third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and fire insurance policy.
Political lieutenants of President Roosevelt meet after leaving Hyde Park home to outline short campaign trips. The plan targets Democratic drives in New England, the Midwest, and the Rocky Mountain region, with a roster of U S senators, representatives, and party leaders.
C W Corbin of Berryville Avenue has contracted to supply coal for city buildings. City manager A M Field says the city will save about 300 annually on fuel costs, roughly ten percent of the former bill. A prior survey by Field Garland Quarles and C Vernon Eddy set minimum specs for bids.
Mrs Amanda Sirbaugh widow of Jacob Sirbaugh of Capon Bridge West Virginia died at 7:30 this morning at her home after an illness. She was daughter of Ezra and Jane Miller of Whitacre. Surviving relatives include nieces D I Miller Gore A J Kline Winchester and others. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Fairview Church with interment at the adjoining cemetery.
The Soviet foreign commissar defended Russia as peaceful despite provocations and insults. He argued Russia avoids traditional retaliation to let others bear consequences for breaches of elementary rules of behavior between republics, denying crusade against nations he says are prey to national Socialism and Fascism.
A divorce decree was granted in the Corporation court in the case Clyde F. Maphis vs Eula M. Maphis on desertion from December 18 1929. The decree prohibits remarriage for six months and awards custody of their seven year old son Eugene to the father.
Persistent selling abroad and weak export business pushed grain prices lower in Chicago trading. Wheat futures closed mixed with Dec at 1.13 3/4, May 1.12 1/2, July 1.00 3/4. Cash wheat No 1 hard 1.29 1/4 to 1.21 1/4. corn No 3 mixed 1.11 1/4 to 1.14 1/2. oats No 1 white 4.5 1/4 to 4.6 1/4. Lard futures at 11.50 to 11.65. Baltimore spot wheat 1.15 1/2. Winchester wheat 1.10. Corn in Baltimore and local markets around 5.40 to 5.60 per barrel equivalents.
Baltimore and Philadelphia market summaries report extensive produce prices for apples, potatoes, poultry and butter, with live poultry and dressed meat values noted. Cattle, calves, hogs and sheep listings show steady to higher activity, with weights and classes cited across multiple markets and regions.
Local wholesale flour rates list patent band and short patent in 98, 48, 24 and 12 pound bag sizes. Prices shown per barrel with figures such as 5.95 for 98 lb bags and 6.05 for 48 and 24 lb bags. The Star notes it does not guarantee against typographical errors.
New York stock markets opened higher on Europe currency devaluation talks but profits faded as trading slowed. Bonds edged up slightly, French loans rose while others fell. Grains slipped on weather, cotton rose on plans for larger overseas sales, rubber fell on guilder fears. Notable closings included Allied Chemical 225 and U S Steel 71 3 8.
Market translates to fair demand and steady tone with cool, clear conditions. Fractions of price data show bushels and barrels with several grades and minor quantities. futures bids include Staymens Yorks and U S utilities with limited movement and varied minimums.
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