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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1937

Page

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Supreme Court Dismissal Probed In Court Reform Fight

Senator Austin released a clerk's letter showing government urged denials in 143 Supreme Court cases while Roosevelt sought reform. Frank Sommer attacked the plan as unconstitutional and warned it could threaten judicial independence. The Judiciary Committee weighed Som mer and Vil lard remarks as stay decisions on the bill continued.

Washington Austin Supreme Court Roosevelt Senate Judiciary Committee Frank H. Sommer New York University Law School Congress Charles Elmore Cropley Cropley Vermont Sommer Oswald Garrison Villard

London Evening Standard Ad Promotes Lunchtime Mailing

A London Evening Standard copy describes a Post Office advertisement urging business readers to mail letters and packages at lunch to ease late-evening strain on postal workers. The piece notes the paper’s conservative style and compares it to American tabloids in size.

London Evening Standard Postoffice Department

Pays Tribute To Clarke County

Berryville Virginia April 5 Wilbur C Hall chairman of the Virginia Conservation Commission spoke before the Berryville Chamber of Commerce praising Clarke County as fertile historic and cultured noting Daniel Morgan as a key historic figure in the region. Continued on page 9 column 4.

Chamber of Commerce Berryville Wilbur C. Hall Virginia Conservation Commission Clarke County Daniel Morgan

Death Takes Mrs. Elsie Hume 63 Loudoun stockman’s widow

Mrs Elsie Payne Hume aged 63 wife of Gray Walton Hume a prominent Loudoun county stockman and farmer died at her home Rush Park near Leesburg after several months illness She was born March 17 1875 near Stephenson Frederick County and was educated at Fairfax Hall School in Win Chesterfield

Elsie Payne Hume Gray Walton Hume Loudoun County Clay B. Carr Boyce Clarke County Rush Park Leesburg Hume Frederick County Stephenson Winchester Elisha Emma Pitman Payne Dolly Payne Madison President Madison Philip Pitman Shenandoah County Col John Pittman Virginia Gen Sam Houston Texas Fairfax Fairfax Hall Win

Keckley Dies at 45 After Heart Ailment

Hunter Keckley a longtime city resident died early Sunday from complications linked to a heart condition. He was 45, native of Wardensville, son of John W. and Mrs. Keckley of Frederick County. He had been ill at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Taylor on Baker Street. Continued on Page 9, Col. 5. Special Festival Curtains 79c pr. up Moling & Cather. Ip lt

Hunter Keckley Mr. Keckley Wardensville John W. Keckley Frederick Joseph Taylor Baker Street

Estranged Mrs Hunt Aids Fed in Hunt for White Apostle

Mrs Eleanor Hunt of Los Angeles estranged wife of John W Hunt and self styled John the Baptist leader of Father Divine's group offers to aid federal agents in tracking the white apostle accused of seducing a Denver girl aged seventeen.

Eleanor Hunt Los Angeles John W. Hunt John the Baptist Father Divine Denver

Grand Atlantic Hotel Destroyed In Atlantic City Fire

A four hour blaze in Atlantic City destroyed the Grand Atlantic Hotel near the board walk. Fought by 200 firefighters and watched by 20 000 spectators, the fire forced 200 guests from the adjacent Royal Palms Hotel and threatened nearby frame buildings. Loss estimated at 250 000. The five story building on Virginia avenue had not opened for the season and was described by Mayor White as never a financial success.

Atlantic City N. J Royal Palms Hotel Virginia Avenue C. D. White Baltimore

Senator Cartwright to Speak at Tri-County Odd Fellows Meet

United States Senator Wilbur Cartwright of Oklahoma, past grand master of that state's Grand Lodge, is slated to speak at the Tri County Odd Fellows Association gathering at 3 o'clock this evening. Officers and Rebekah Assembly members are urged to attend at the Odd Fellows Hall on the corner of Boscawen and Cameron streets.

Order Tri-County Odd Fellows’ Association United States Wilbur Cartwright Oklahoma Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Rebekah

Winchester Junk Co Ad Seeks Iron Buyers At Higher Prices

Paying higher prices than ever for iron metal and all junk. Be fore selling see The Winchester Junk Co. 13 Fairfax Lane. Phone 254 or 1422 W. (3-15 mon thur 1p tf).

Winchester Junk Co Fairfax Lane

Charlottesville Dentist Plans Plea in Student's Death

Albemarle Circuit Court will hear Dr. R G Miller enter a guilty plea to second degree murder in the death of 18 year old Cleo Sprouse. Proceedings were postponed to Wednesday at 9:30 a m as Commonwealth's Attorney W O Fife and defense counsel negotiate possible sentencing.

Charlottesville Commonwealth W. O. Fife R. G. Miller Cleo Sprouse Albemarle Fife Lemuel Smith Virginia Miller Henrico County Richmond Albemarle County Robert E. Taylor Taylor

Red Cross To Hold Meeting In Winchester Frederick Chapter

Executive Committee of the Winchester Frederick Chapter of the Red Cross will meet Thursday at 3 30 p m. Mrs Helen Wright says plans for representation at the national Red Cross convention in Washington D C in the spring will be discussed A large Junior Red Cross delegation is expected and a bus may be chartered to transport them to Washington for the event.

Winchester- Frederick The Red Cross Helen Wright National Convention of the Red Cross Washington, D. C Washington

Not Determined Where To Search for Missing Douglas Airliner

Officials of the company confessed they are utterly baffled with no word or hint received as to the missing Douglas airliner. The search area and procedures remain undetermined while authorities coordinate efforts.

Company

Wreckage of Douglas airliner found near Alpine Arizona

Reports from St Johns Arizona say wreckage located a mile and a half from Alpine, sixty miles away, as searchers seek details on a Douglas airliner lost since Saturday with eight or more aboard. In Winslow Arizona a clue emerges from the White mountains with a rancher hearing a big plane circle and head toward Old Baldy amid heavy snow and uncertain motors. Sheriff Nunn cites deep snow and mountain crevices hindering search with continued coverage on page 8.

Gallup N. M St. John’s Ariz Alpine Winslow White Mountains Arizona New York Burbank Calif Easu Lauis TWA Greer Ariv Yancher John T. Buckler Old Baldy Baldy Greece Eed John Nunn Nunn

Wagner Case Not Decided

The Supreme Court deferred a decision on the Wagner labor relations act until at least next Monday. Justice Stone read the DC case and the session ended. The court also postponed Angelo Herndon’s appeal seeking to escape a penitentiary sentence under Georgia anti insurrection law.

Washington Supreme Court District of Columbia Stone Angelo Herndon Cincinnati Georgia

Last Seen Good Friday Murder Suspect Robert Irwin

New York police issued a general alarm for 29 year old sculptor and divinity student Robert Irwin in connection with Easter morning triple slayings on Beekman Hill. He was last seen in New York City on Good Friday with ties to St Lawrence University and Rockland State Hospital.

New York Robert Irwin Beekman Hill Robert Bob”) Irwin State Street Canton N. Y Lewis J. Valentine Irwin St. Lawrence University Rockland State Hospital Orangeburg N.a Gedeon East Fifty-third Street John A. Lyons Lyons Valentine Rockland State Insane Asylum

Union Is To Meet Friday

On Friday April 9 a Fellowship Supper will be held at Woodstock Christian Church by members of the Disciples Union of the Valley District. The program opens at 6 PM with John A. Tate State Secretary and Fred Maphis of Strasburg as principal speakers. The meeting theme is Planning A Progressive Program. A conference for men and missionary groups is planned with Mrs W L Dudley Winchester District Secretary leading the discussion. A District Evangelizing Board meeting follows. Cars depart Winchester Church of Christ at 5 PM.

Woodstock Christian Church Disciples Union of the Valley District John A. Tate Fred Maphis Strasburg W. L. Dudley Winchester Woman's Missionary Society Cars Winchester Church of Christ

Roving Reporter Views European Situation in Friendly Light

A Virginia-born University of Virginia graduate and Rhodes scholar shares a personal view from Europe. He notes daily life and personal friendliness across France Germany Italy England and Russia despite political saber rattling. He describes spring travel starting for Oxford and Cambridge students and others venturing to the continent during vacation.

France University of Virginia Richmond Richmond News- Leader Oxford News Leader the Star Europe Germany Italy England Cambridge British Isles Russia Austria Messrs Hitler Mussolini Eden Blum Litvinoff America

Byrd denounces sit-down strikes as lawlessness

Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia urges Congress to declare sit-down strikes and mass lawlessness intolerable. He says civilized government relies on obedience to authority and calls for decisive enforcement of the law to restore order nationwide.

Washington Harry F. Byrd Virginia United States Congress

Roosevelt Seeks Permanent Civilian Conservation Corps

President Roosevelt urged Congress to create a permanent Civilian Conservation Corps of 300000 members on the CCCs fourth anniversary. The existing program, created April 6 1933, would expire June 30 1937 under current law. Enrolment stands at about 300000 including war veterans.

Washington Roosevelt Congress CCC Civilian Conservation Corps Corps

Sargent and Ochs To Attend Banquet

Norman Ochs, Handley football and basketball coach and physical education director, and Otis Snag Sargent track coach and assistant football director, leave tonight for the Cumberland Valley Coaches Association banquet in Hagerstown. Several speakers will discuss modern athletics as coaches and athletic directors from nearby Pennsylvania schools attend.

Norman Ochs Handley Otis “Snag” Sargent Cumberland Valley Coaches Association Hagerstown Cumberland Valley League Association Coaches Association Pennsylvania

Senate Rejects Condemnation of Sit-Down Strikes

Washington April 5 The Senate refused to condemn sit-down strikes in the Guffey-Vinson coal bill. It rejected an amendment labeling sit-downs as illegal and contrary to sound public policy.

Fatal Fall in Baltimore Boarding House

Patrick Jordan a 40 year old seaman sustained fatal injuries from a fall from a third story window of a boarding house in Baltimore He died of a fractured skull and other injuries about an hour after admission to a hospital.

Baltimore Patrick Jordan

Two Winchester Officers Indicted for Unlawful Shooting

A Frederick Circuit Court grand jury returned a true bill charging C. M. Carden and Carter Baker of the Winchester police with unlawfully shooting at a fleeing car on the Martinsburg turnpike March 5. The indictment carries penalties up to three years in the penitentiary.

Frederick C. M. Carden Carter Baker Winchester Martinsburg Willard Herrell Round Hill Philip Williams Williams Grand Jury

Homemakers Market Luncheon Slated Tuesday at Cameron Corner

The Homemakers Marketing Association hosts a luncheon for homemakers at the Homemakers Market located at Boscawen and Cameron streets. The event runs Tuesday, April 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with tickets priced at 40 cents.

Homemakers Marketing Association Homemakers Market Boscawen Cameron Street

South End Hose Co Regular Meeting on April 5

South End Hose Co. holds its regular business meeting Monday April 5 at 8 p m. Important business pending regarding the Apple Blossom Festival. Attendance requested.

South End Hose CO

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