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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1937

Page

7

Page Breaks With Price In Virginia Lieutenant Governor Race

Norfolk senator Viv L Page abandons neutral stance and announces opposition to Jim Price for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. He cites Price's call for a frank issue driven campaign and pledges to run openly on Virginia state governance experience and achievements. Price remains unopposed for governor. Page vows a frank campaign and calls for continued support from former backers.

Page Price Ame LK Charg James H. Trice Viv- L. Page Norfolk Service W. Daniel Brandon Daniel Saxton W News Holt Rosnoe Jim Price Hoptweil Trality Canidates Hore Il Education Association Virginia Prince George Frank Jami . Price Mopewell Gormy Robert Daniel Candise Short Mo Tion

Handley Wins Advances to State Meet in Charlottesville

Handley entrants earned eligibility for the State Literary and Athletic Teague meets to be held at Charlottesville the weekend of May 14 after victories at Charlottesville. The Handley team went to Fredericksburg by car, chaperoned by Miss Elizabeth Rice and C. D. Bennett. Handley was not represented in the pie debate at Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Elizabeth Rice C. D. Bennett Charlottesville Handley Char‘Nottesville

Biography of the Nile Is At The Library

Emil Ludwig presents a colorful biography of the Nile tracing its history and geography from ancient times through its civilizations and landscapes. The author, born in Breslau in 1881, offers a broad panorama of scenes and events with an engaging style. Other works include Bismarck Defender of Democracy and Napoleon. These titles may be borrowed at Handley Library.

The Nile Emil Ludwig Breslau Bismark Napoleon Handley Library

Stephens City Debaters Win At Middletown

At a Middletown Grange meeting last night Stephens City FFA debated against Middletown FFA on whether today’s youth have better city advantages. The affirmative, Harry Sherman and Thomas Lillard, won. opponents were Robert Brumback and Frank Shipe. 54 guests, judges O W Wake, R E Ayler.

Middletown Grange Stephens City Middletown O. W. Wake R. E. Ayler

Credit Men Banquet Honor Rural Credit Leads

A banquet was held at the George Washington Hotel by Shenandoah Production Credit Association directors to honor agriculture teachers county agents and assistants. D. J. Howard supervisor of vocational agriculture William H. Johnson and Mr. Sanford secretary of Staunton Production Credit Association spoke. Representatives from Romney Association and nearby credit groups attended. The gathering discussed farmers credit problems and the work of the various groups and individuals.

George Washington Shenandoah Production Credit Association D. J. Howard William H. Johnson Sanford Staunton Production Credit Association Romney Association Copm Nn

Parking Rules Enforced In Busy Areas

Chief Hollis stated that the 1 hour parking limit will be enforced on Loudoun from Boscawen to Piccadilly and on Piccadilly from Cameron to Braddock, targeting vehicles left all day in the restricted section.

Hollis Loudoun Boscawen Piccadilly Cameron Braddock

General Miaja Day Amid Wartime Supply Shortage

Owing to the impracticability of immediate flour production, four thousand tons of wheat were hurried to mills from the Stanbrook. The Hamsterley delivered potatoes meat eggs coffee and sugar while the MacGregor supplied wines and liquors.

Stanbrook

Program of Home Agent For Next Week

The home agent weekly report for April 27 to May 1 lists demonstrations, 4-H meetings, and adult training. Activities include Bryary Junior, Armel 4-H, Stone Swall home demonstration, flower and plant demonstrations, and patterns and personal care led by Iva Byrd Johnson. Local clubs meet at the schoolhouse and homes, with field work and conferences to finish the week.

Bryary Schoolouse Armel 4-H Ge Stoneswall Iva Byrd Johnson Blacksburg Gainesboro Brucetown School House Highview Betes Foods Group Gravel Springs

Handley Harriers Win 13th Consecutive Track Meet

Handley Harriers led by Sargent won the Invitation Meet at Handley stadium with 66 points. Martinsburg took second with 24, Hedgesville third with 23, Lincoln fourth with 4, and Bunker Hill fifth with 3. Individual event results feature Baker and Dunlap among others, with top finishes in shot put, distance, pole vault, high jump, discuss, mile, sprints, and relays.

Snag Sargent Handley Track Handley Stadium Martinsburg Hedgesville Lincoln Bunker Hill Baker HHS Dunlap Beard Shade Filickinger Yeakle Clowe Rockwell Flickinger Gordon Keller Cave

Markets Report From Baltimore And Philadelphia

Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes from April 24 detail live and dressed poultry prices, butter and egg quotes, and livestock values. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep prices are reported with weekly changes, including steers, cows, vealers, and lambs across Baltimore and Chicago reporting days.

Philadelphia P. R Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agri Chicago Livestock Chicago

Wall Street Dips Early Then Rallies Mildly in Harsh Session

New York stock trading opened with widespread declines led by major names, many hitting yearly lows. A late lift from bottom levels emerged as the market steadied, with several high and mid cap issues closing lower amid a flood of offerings and slower dealings. Foreign exchange showed the franc steady and sterling down slightly near $4.93.

New York

Grain quotations fluctuate amid light buying in Chicago market

Moderate buying kept Chicago wheat prices above the prior close while some selling appeared on weather reports across the grain belt. European price strength and export sales lent support. corn prices faced liquidation. Cash grain mixed with No 1 hard wheat around 1.36 1/2 and corn near 1.31 to 1.36, with rye, oats, soybeans, barley and lard price levels also noted. Baltimore spot prices echoed regional quotes with No 2 red wheat around 1.42 and white and yellow corn near 1.15 per bushel.

Chicago Germany Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester

High Game Record Falls In Evening Star League

Evening Star League highlights include Sea! of Hershey Pints rolling 120 and Alexander of G A A 118 high games. Stotler Hershey Pints tops with 318 while Rice Evening Star posts 316. Hershey Pints set a 530 high game and Evening Star 1453 total pinfall, closely followed by Hershey Pints 1419. Results list shows matches and scores across teams like Shavles Centre and National Fruit with mixed outcomes.

Evening Star Hershey Alexander Stotler Cammers Little Theatre Butsler Butsler Atere Anderson Sirbaugh Jackson V. Anderson T Lupton Layer Pearson Boyd Ear Dick Weer Little Theatre Hershey Stoller Player Gic Catherie Hamilton Miller Ane Bus Brown ‘ Seer Seal Preffitt Stimme Jasper Boyce Club Little Theatre Ul UL Funkhouser van Deventer Fogle Cammers Dry Rodgers Harrison Cammers’ Dry Mrs. van de Ter Russel Ui Gardiner Williams Ee Uttrel Sie Be Olliffe

Peace Parleys Ended Amid Violent Clash at Monroeville

In Monroesville a protest over a truck led to the heaviest casualties among pickets and strikers. Deputies and state officers charged with tear gas and shotgun fire while strikers hurled rocks and clubs. J C Fitzgerald labor council member climbed a speaker truck urging dispersal.

Page Vue Monroe Sheriff's J. C. Fitzgerald Labor Council

Fletcher Will Dispute Centered on Probate Will Tampering Claim

Testimony described two photographs of a will and alleged tampering between them. Fletcher had access to the document after the first photo and before the second, while others named observed the will earlier. Witnesses noted Mrs Fletcher’s death and questioned whether a second will existed or if the original remained sole.

Fred Barr Smith E. G. Rusk James P. Peardon W. Be, Edwards John I. Sloat Elmer S. Fletcher Fletcher Mr. Smith Dunlop Mr. Fletcher Mr. Sloat

Court Compromise on Supreme Court Size Moves Forward

After seven weeks of hearings, the bill to alter the Supreme Court size advances to secret session for voting. Proponents argue aging justices hinder performance and that court reform is needed to speed justice and restore balance. Opponents warn of judiciary subservience, dictatorship risk, and unconstitutional change without public vote.

Supreme Court Congress Democratic Party

Runaway Car Story First By a Carrier

Don Rocap became the first Star carrier to follow a banquet suggestion by John I. Sloat to sharpen a nose for news. Early today a lady driver stalled on a steep hill, left the car, and it rolled backward into a ditch before a passing truck pulled it free. The driver resumed driving unharmed.

Don. Rocap John I. Sloat Sloat Don

Norfolk and Western to Start Building Tracks Monday

State Senator Aubrey Weaver of Front Royal said in Winchester that the Norfolk and Western Railway will begin laying tracks at the proposed Viscose plant site Monday. He noted extensive trackage is needed for the plant, which will be about 2,200 feet long.

Aubrey Weaver Front Royal Winchester the Star Norfolk and Western Railway Weaver

Rappaporte Fined in Virginia Lottery Case

Harry Rappaporte charged with violating Virginia code for operating a lottery known as a suit club received a $25 fine and $5,265 costs in Police Court. The case lingered since early in the year with the long-standing complaint.

Harry Rappaporte

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Fannie M. Cather

The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. Fannie M. Cather.

Fannie M. Cather

To Erect Sign Continued from page one

Brown a board member checked traffic and after nearly two hours Mr Bell announced nine of ten cars heading toward Winchester on the Front Royal turnpike turned east at Double Toll gate, seemingly choosing a shorter route to Washington.

Brown Traf

Court records reveal witness Denhardt shooting claim

Last November for thirty minutes opposing counsel and the judge argued in an ante-room before the judge refused to strike the statement. Baker testified that Denhard came to his home to call a mechanic for a stalled car and that he heard two shots, a loud one and a pop, describing the second shot.

Baker Denhard Denhardt

Mining trial testimony echoes uncertainty and alibi

Yesterday in the mining trial the witness reiterated lack of recognition for Denhardt and Mrs. Taylor. He stated he could not have hauled her because he was with the second shot, contradicting the defendant’s claim and highlighting the alibi.

Denhardt

Man Held on Civil Suit Injury Charge in Harlem

A man connected with a civil suit in Harlem was brought back to New York to face charges of injuring a white man during process serving at Heaven No 1. He was released on bail after arrest.

Page One New York Heaven No. 1 Harlem

Annual Banquet Honors City Ministers and Clergy

The annual banquet of the city group of ministers featured Rev. W. D. Mitchell of Reliance receiving the benediction. Rev. E. E. Miller of Martinsburg preached on unity among Christians and urged the church to oppose war while stressing the Kingdom of God. He argued the church must rebuild Christian principles to influence worldly kingdoms.

Deat Man Stephens City W. D. Mitchell Reliance E. E. Miller First United Brethren Church Martinsburg W. Va Miller Church Jesus List

Funeral Tomorrow for Andrew Perry at Stephens City

Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Andrew Perry 87 a colored man who died in the county home at 10:30 yesterday morning. Interment will be in Stephens City where he was born and lived.

Andrew Perry Stephens City

In Memoriam Mrs. Mary A. Whittington

A daughter recalls the death of Mary A. Whittington two years past on April 25, 1935. She describes the family’s grief at her bedside and prays for Jesus to keep her until they meet again on the celestial shore. The daughter, Mrs. Charles Rennea, notes the enduring memory and sorrow.

Mary A. Whittington Jesus Mother Bis Charles Rennea

Thanking friends for sympathy after loss

Mrs. I. F. Shiley and daughter express gratitude for expressions of sympathy and cards received during the illness and death of their husband and father. They also thank for the cars and beautiful flowers.

I. F. Shiley

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River Nile Miaja Handley Harriers Sutton Guthrie Linton Butts Ashby Warner Campbell Snyder Hiet Mart Rosenberger D. Stewart P. Meade Ist Fowler Maine Mountains Stock Market Report Allied Chemical Can Radiator Smelters Tel Anaconda Baltimore and Ohio Beth. Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products General Electric Gen. Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn Railroad Southern Railway Stand Oif of N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific M. S. Steel Caro Chem Caro Pfd Woolworth Star and Hershey Pints Northern Beta Sigma Phi Vata Sigma Phi N. and Rappaporte Loudoun St Fairview Beach Potomac Frank Fatta William St P. O. Box Leicester St Economy Hosiery Co Asheboro N. C Hotpoint Southern Furniture Co Main St Frederick Co S. Main St Tappan Gas Range N. Braddock St Fairmont Avenue S. Main Street Pine Motor Co E. Piccadilly Martin Wisdcarver Amherst Loudoun Street Hughes Motor Co Green M Nationwide Distributors Broadway N. Y Hoover Service F. S. Mere W B. Brill Henry McKee Crosley Radios Willis’ Bicycle and Radio Shop Husky Leonard's Hatchery Charlotte D. C
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