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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1936
Page
5
A dense display of local business mentions from Winchester including shops and services. It highlights Underwood products cleaners cab services monument makers gas stations body repair and more with names like Hillyard's Shenandoah Body Works and Dellinger Brothers. It closes noting copyright 1936 by D. A. Morrison.
C H Fugate resigned as principal of Round Hill School to join CCC camps as a teacher. Dr G Wilkins of Middletown was named Round Hill principal effective immediately, replacing Fugate. Red Bud School Red Bud has not named a successor for Wilkins. Superintendent Leslie D Kline noted many applications remain for Red Bud and other postings.
A wry observation notes that skill in avoiding cars would reduce accidents, implying workers often face risks on the job. The remark underscores safety and attentiveness as key to preventing collisions and injuries.
Handley High under Coach Norman Ochs and Snag Sargent shows improvement in scrimmage as they prepare to face Harrisonburg High in the season opener. Key players include Andy Grove at fullback Halford Baker at halfback Dick Kern at quarterback and signals from Baker. Guard battles include Lloyd Dunlap versus Meredith Shoemaker with Hewitt Light at the other guard. The team hopes for a competitive game and a strong start in the Cumberland Valley League.
The Giants and Yankees meet in the first all New York World Series since 1923 with best four of seven format. Dates include Sept 30 and Oct 1 at the Polo Grounds and Oct 2 3 4 at Yankee Stadium with possible games at Polo Grounds Oct 5 6. Probable pitchers Hubbell against Gomez or Rae. Radio coverage NBC and local stations.
Divorce filing lists Adrian G. Carter Jr. versus Eleanor Virginia Carter.双方 married in Woodstock, Virginia on November 3, 1934. Claims cruelty and cites addresses in Edinburg Virginia and Washington D C. District Reno filing date noted as Sept 29.
In Savannah Georgia a woman telephoned for help after her 6 year old son refused castor oil. Police arrived and, per Patrolman C A Fountain, advised the matter was outside their jurisdiction.
Mrs. Melissa A. Bateman 61 sister of Mrs. L J McCartney of Stephens City died Sunday at her Roanoke home after seven weeks of illness and an appendectomy. Funeral held at Central Church of the Brethren with Rev M Guy West and Rev H W Koontas. interment Evergreen Burial Park. Survived by husband E E Bateman seven children and four sisters and a brother.
Houston, Texas smoke halted by firemen who battled a small blaze caused by a short circuit in a fire alarm box at Main and Preston. Patrolman D. E. B. Harrell reported the incident by telephone and firefighters used chemical extinguishers to control the fire.
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