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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1936
Page
9
In the Junior Evening Star notes the Handley Harrisonburg game is billed as the season opener with high expectations. Student cheerleaders are urged to support the team and maintain school spirit while Red Cross activities and student leaders are listed for upcoming events.
The Dramatic Club held its first meeting naming President Rachel Jennings and Vice President Misf Clowe. Twenty members attended as the group split into staging makeup properties and costuming with quarterly business meetings and two program meetings planned.
A brochure describes rare coins and oddities from around the world. It notes a Swedish eight-daler piece from 1659, a Southern Indian coin with one grain of gold, and Yap island stone money weighing up to 200 pounds. The booklet covers coin history, famous collections, prices, and how to start a collection. Order by sending ten cents.
In the auditorium students tested nominees for cheer leaders. Mary K. Baker Dorothy Larrick Shirley Williams Aloise Brill Paul Fries Kenneth Brengie and John Hottle were nominated. After a close vote Aloise Brill Shirley Williams Kenneth Brengie and Paul Fries were elected.
Dick Kern shows strong blocking and work ethic as he moves to end and backfield duties. Marshall Boyd replaces Jack Hater as center with steady progress and defensive potential. Judge Taverner uses experience to shape a tough tackle, emphasizing serious training.
The Oranges and Shamrocks hold the first practice for soccer baseball signaling a competitive season ahead. The article notes last year’s dominance but expects a hard fight this year as the first game is set for next week and readers are urged to attend and cheer. ROOM OFFICERS ELECTED Miss Pray Betty Jean Nixon cross representative Margaret Anderson Joyce Halford Baker.
A lighted cigarette from an upper story window set the city hall west side awning on fire this morning at about 8 o clock. Lee Grant water superintendent spotted the flames, joined by Jack Brandon who fought the blaze from the second floor. Extinguished with minor window and sill damage. second such incident in recent months.
Milldale Va Sept 26 Mr and Mrs Aubrey Cox moved into a new home at Woodbury Funeral for Mr Winter Adams in Front Royal was attended by Aubrey Cox Mrs John Armel Hubert Brown and Dewey Brown The local school opened with about 35 pupils taught by Miss Pope from White Post Mrs Raymond Revells and her two children of Hardesty are visiting the Oliver household Mrs George Kirby and Mrs Garfield Osler with two children from Berryville joined Mrs Dewey Brown for dinner on an early evening visit.
A sophomore football player born last week fears classmates may tease him during the game while a junior girl seems down since last Thursday. Washington reference hints at a nearby location. Red Cross dues are fully paid in two rooms led by Miss Laughton and Mrs. Thresh. Handlian photo projects proceed as 5 pupils and teachers are being photographed. contributions can be given to Emilie Rosenberger in room 21.
Klaus J Klaus a 22 year old recent law school graduate leapt or fell from a seventh floor window of the Mutual Building in Richmond. Police identified the body by automobile registration cards in his wallet and found envelopes marked for Dorothy Elizabeth Whitlock and others in his firm office. He is survived by his father and two brothers James and Philip.
Cars washed and greased and delivered at Conoco Service Station corner Market and Gerrard Street. Business solicited with notifications dated September 26.
A new WPA project at 127 North Cameron street provides free care for two to six year olds while parents work. Mrs. Myrtle Chrismore leads the program with Mrs. Orin Hopkins as teacher and a nurse on site. Call 838 or visit 11 South Loudoun for details.
Trustee sets an auction of 1844 acres in Timbermere, Frederick County Virginia, with a small dwelling on timberland formerly of L. J. Hook. Sale in front of Winchester courthouse on October 26 1936 at 4 AM. Terms require one third cash with two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and property insurance. Trustee Herbert B Larrick.
A bridge narrative notes East's reputation for sound bidding and and his partner's aggressive approach. West guards, North leads clubs, declarer ruffs hearts, and after a sequence the cards reveal a seven trick hand with diamonds and spades shaping the final outcome.
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1976 B offers a versatile costume for many figures with a fitted front yoke and slim silhouette. It includes options for blouses belts and accessories and lists sizes from 32 to 50 with yardage for size 34. The ad promotes the Barbara Bell Pattern Book and direct orders via the box address.
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