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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1937
Page
3
Market notes from Baltimore and Chicago show mixed livestock moves on Aug 7. Cattle steers and heifers vary by weight with top steer prices around 13.50 in Baltimore. hogs and calves mostly steady to higher. sheep and lambs trading softer in parts of the week.
The Mount Olive Brethren Sunday School held its annual picnic on Hogue Creek near Indian Hollow Road with 110 members present. A picnic lunch, games for all ages, and a horseshoe contest won by Rev. B F Spitzer followed a sunny day. local residents Nelsons and Newlins noted visits and a postmaster appointment for Mr. Newlin.
New York trading gains in steels and mines led a broad rally as the market closed higher on many issues though volume remained light. Bonds and commodities showed mixed movement while copper stocks rose on export price strength and a possible near term rate rise.
Chicago and Baltimore grain markets report notable gains due to hot dry weather threatening corn in Nebraska and surrounding states. Wheat and other grains show mixed moves with Sept and Dec futures quoted. cash wheat prices vary by grade while corn, oats, rye, soybeans and lard contracts post contrasting shifts.
Buck Jones in Left Handed Law shown at the Palace today with his blinding gun hand taking on west’s deadliest desperadoes. Also on program Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island and Sweetheart of Navy with Eric Linden and Cecilia Parker. Fox News Reel and a novelty supplement.
The second annual Winchester Park tennis tournament runs August 10 to 20 with 52 entrants so far in two divisions A for experienced and B for beginners. First prize in A is a Topflite tennis racket from John H. Solenberger Hardware. B prize to be announced. Pairings set for Tuesday with results to be published in The Star.
John A. Tate Virginia Disciples of Christ state secretary will speak at the evening service in the Church of Christ on West Cork street at 8 o clock. Rev George Earl Owen pastor will lead the morning service with the topic Two Talented Man. Sunday school starts 9 45 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m.
The Allem Miller party of musical messengers will perform at First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue at 7 45 Tuesday evening August 10 beginning a series of meetings. Rev E J Rohart says the group will present gospel songs with 15 instruments. All are invited.
Grace Lutheran Church on West Boscawen Street lists services at 11 a m with sermon Prayer of a Burdened Soul. Vespers at 8 p m Humility Rewarded. Church Council Monday 8 p m. Women’s Missionary Society 7 30 p m Thursday. Jessie Cronk Circle devotional program and Katherine Falls Circle social hour with Mrs J P Herrick guest of honor. Mid week prayer 7 30 p m Wednesday.
Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church at Corner Market and Cork Streets invites the public to 9 45 a m church school under Courtney Taylor and 11 a m morning worship with sermon led by Rev S L Flickinger D D.
Frankensteen of the U A W accuses the company of pursuing a case against the union while production stalls. Company spokesmen say they offered to reopen the plant but unions gave no assurances workers would return. After a March agreement end of a strike, 11,000 Plymouth workers and about 10,000 related factory workers remain idle.
Senate naval affairs chairman Walsh proposed leasing six destroyers to Brazil to help it build a modest navy. He said Brazil seeks to strengthen its defenses amid global tensions and that leasing ships is preferable to other powers providing aid. The vessels would be over-age and out of commission.
The funeral for Roy Gilbert Allen, 40, who died yesterday in a barber shop, will be held Tuesday at 3 PM from John Mann Methodist Church with Rev. Holt officiating. Interment will follow in National Cemetery. He served in World War I and is survived by widow Ada Bell Allen and two brothers. Pallbearers are Richard Washington, Hensell Cook, Leslie Finley, Charles Nickens, Spot Brown, and Edgar Davis.
Washington police report a 34 year old man, Joseph Andert, found unconscious on a Chevy Chase street after a skull fracture. He had reportedly several hundred dollars and could not explain what happened due to his injuries.
The Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee set a mass meeting for 4 p.m. Saturday August 28 to elect twenty one new committee members, two year intervals. R L Omps was absent and J G Baker served as temporary chair. Each precinct will elect one member.
The Mask of Monarchy by Isley Martin offers a clear study of the British monarchy. It explains why the monarchy gained loyalty, the abdication crisis, and England's actions, written from a liberal democratic perspective. Kingsley Martin, editor of The New Statesman and The Nation, is noted. The book may be borrowed at the Handley Library.
The contour map of the new municipal airport is completed and forwarded to Major A. B. McMullen of the Department of Commerce. After his recommendations are received, steps will be taken to begin improvements as feasible.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 o clock in the afternoon at John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church for Mary Elizabeth Carter 17 the daughter of Mary Maude Brent who died this morning at her home in this city.
John W. Rosenberger, prominent Winchester businessman, who suffered a stroke Sunday at his West Germain street residence, was reported by friends this afternoon to be improving daily. Earlier his condition was serious, but he has rallied and relatives and friends are encouraged.
Judge Russell R. McPeek orders Ray Sprague to pay 400 dollars plus costs for injuries from a November 14 1925 automobile crash while pursuing a speeding truck. The ruling awards Mrs Mary Metes and three others compensation for damages.
The Virginia Bar Association unanimously elected Frank W. Rogers of Roanoke president to succeed James G. Martin of Norfolk. It named five regional vice-presidents: Lyttleton Waddell Charlottesville Piedmont region A. S. Harrison Jr Lawrenceville Southside Virginia Judge J. C. Padgett Independence Southwest Virginia Charles B. Goodwin Jr Suffolk Tidewater Virginia and J. L. Lucas Luray Valley of Virginia.
Two drivers, Charles Peacemaker and Charles Smith, were taken into custody in Winchester for hearings on charges of operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor. Peacemaker has prior convictions in Winchester Frederick County and West Virginia.
The One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry leads Virginia National Guard to camp on the state rifle range at Virginia Beach for two weeks while other units train at Indiantown Gap. About 125 men across three outfits, led by First Lieut Lawrence C Hollis and Capt Rice Levi, with Company I largest.
A seven member Senate committee backs a survey urged by Hatch and Burke to push judiciary reform. Hatch predicts a 75 year retirement rule for judges and a constitutional amendment. Senator Minton withdraws a two thirds decision amendment to the Supreme Court proposal. Four major points include direct Supreme Court appeals in constitutional challenges and attorney authority.
Democratic leaders outlined plans to end the 1938 Congress by August 21 to 25 with farm legislation as the first order of business. They aim to adjourn to avoid a fall session and reassure farm belt lawmakers on crop controls and loans while awaiting wage and housing measures. Rayburn signaled dates for adjournment and considerations on whether a formal resolution is needed.
The consul general said each attacking plane bore dark blue St Andrews crosses. Valencia defense ministry stated that three monoplanes were involved in the incident with details to follow.
The ministry said insurgent craft bombed the tanker British Corporal a French cargo boat and an Italian steamer in the Mediter ranean Friday. The Ds were seeking two S 8 that made port safely carrying important cargo and following the same route as the vessels that were bombed.
Convicted physician Greenhut faced a range of possible penalties from short prison time to hanging as jurors weighed mercy. He served in World War I, rising to captain after being wounded in action. He displayed no nervousness during deliberations and expected acquittal, while the defense labeled the second assault a staged farce and the state painted him as a trusted physician who betrayed a young patient.
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