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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1936

Page

5

Rogers Widow Buys Will Rogers Ranch in Claremore

Betty Rogers widow of humorist Will Rogers wins a 1600 acre ranch near Claremore Oklahoma at tax sale bidding 15920 dollars. She meets Edward Wall a California financial adviser and Dennis Bushyhead Claremore attorney and Rogers second cousin after the sale.

Betty Rogers Will Rogers Rogers Claremore Oklo Edward Wall Center California Dennis Bushyhead Central

Frano Tours Ruined Alcazar After Toledo Victory

Associated Press correspondent Elmer W. Peterson describes Gen Francisco Franco touring the ruined Alcazar in Toledo after insurgents occupied the city. He notes mass casualties at San Juan hospital and details the fortress’s vast destruction and lingering horrors.

Francisco Fran Alcazar Toldeo Elmer W. Peterson Associated Press Peterson Madrid Toledo Spain Francisco Franco San Juan Hospital Oe Tagus River Franco Ores Ress Ferdinand Jose Moscardo Guillermo Perez Agu Perez Agua Tagus

Truste es Sale Of Personal Property In Zinn Estate

A public auction will be held at the late residence of I H Zinn near Howell Church Va at 9 30 AM Friday Oct 2 1936 offering for sale 7 head of horses and mules 14 head of cattle harness and farm implements including wagons binders mowers plows and machinery plus shop tools and various equipment The administrator will sell the remainder on Monday Oct 5 1936 Lunch served by ladies.

I. H. Zinn Frederick County Howell Church Dearbrook Joe Jack Tobe John Kate Pearl Nellie Buick Auto Greyson International J. W. Jolliffe

Seek Bids For Garbage Removal

Bids for garbage removal will be opened at noon Friday in the city manager's office. Several bids have been submitted. bids must state price per month dump location equipment used and bond capability. Harrisville West Virginia. A dog bark frightened a cow. Mrs Libbie Jones suffered three fractured ribs and was knocked from a milking stool.

Harrisville W. Va Libbie Jones Nassau

Timely Lesson From The Links

A playful poem about two young golfers challenging elderly players for money. The old duo outplay the youths in both halves with skillful shots, underscoring a lesson: youth should show patience and respect for aging rivals.

Dennis Collins Property Sealed for Public Sale in Winchester

A decree of the Winchester Corporation Court directs a public auction on October 10 1936 at 11 oclock in front of the Court House. The lot at 411 South Loudoun Street fronts 40 feet and runs 140 feet deep and includes a two story six room residence. One third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and life of the buildings insurance. Special commissioners M M Lynch and J M Steck. Clerk C M Smith certified bond security September 22 1936.

Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Court House Loudoun Street Catholic Church Aulick Julia A. Roe M. M. Lynch J. M. Steck Duvall & Dunn Audts C. M. Smith Corporation Court of the City of

Odd Spring Confuses Jerseyville Farmers

In Jerseyville Tl spring brings unusual weather as dogwoods bloom out of season and apples and blossoms appear on the same trees. Farmer Henry Vinson says he has never seen such a mix of fruit and bloom, leaving locals puzzled.

Jerseyville Henry Vinson

Court of Honor Held For Shenandoah Area Scouts

Scouts from Troops 1 2 3 21 and 40 in Frederick Clarke Hardy Grant counties gathered at Handley Library for a Court of Honor. Awards included Tenderfoot Second Class First Class merit badges and community service hours. Neckernchiefs and a James West letter were presented to named Scouts. Moving picture show featured Empire State Building Rockefeller Center and NYC sights. Next Court set for October 23.

Shenandoah Bailey A. Tinsman R. Sutton Charles Pitzer Bail Robinson Ryland Perry Walter Cain Billy Barnhart Lincoln Rowan Lester Arnold Henry Pitzer Paul Hana Levi Anderson Robert Anderson Courtney Jones Larry Baker Wayne Whitham Wassiel Tripplett Public Health Reading William Miller Donald Stewart William Stough Steveee William Miller George Troop Douglas Seabright Tribe 14 White Hall Edgar Smoke, Jr James E. West William Guthrie Charles Harper Carl Peer Everett Jones Paul Hunter Handley Library Winchester Scouts Central District New York City Empire State Rockerfeller Center

Florida safety director says driver drunk in traffic call

A Florida Times-Union report quotes the safety director stating the driver is drunk after authorities name the traffic cop Elmer. The remark contrasts states with a suggestion of intoxication in Kentucky and Florida contexts.

Florida Louisville Elmer Ol’ Kaintuck Florida Times-Union

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