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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1936

Page

5

Gas House Gang Rough-House Brawl Ends in Cubs Loss

The Gas House Gang tangled with the Cubs in a rough play dispute, ending with St Louis losing 6-4 as the Cubs scored twice in the tenth. Umpire Stewart tossed several players and fans flooded the field after the ninth inning controversy.

Cubs Ries Dizzy Dean Tex Carleton Bill Stewart Jess Haines Ripper Collins Buzzos Stewart Dodgers Giants Ebbet Senators Yankee Stadium Murderers Cleveland Indians Hal Trosky

Softball League Forfeit Results From Yesterday

Northern Virginia team Men’s A C forfeited to the opponent 1 0. O Sullivan’s team National Fruit also forfeited to the rival by 1 0.

Northern Virginia A. C O'Sullivan National Fruit

South Enders Defeated By All-Stars In Baseball clash

The South Enders were defeated 12 4 by the All Stars. Scoring came in the first four innings for the winners and again in the sixth. The South Enders scored in the fourth sixth and seventh innings. Four runs were moved across in the second.

South Enders

Home Loan Men to Visit City to Interview Seekers

D R Hunt state director of Federal Housing Administration announced that B F alton and F M Boushall will visit Winchester August 18 to 22 to interview people seeking funds for establishing homes. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. On August 24-25 they will be at the Grove store building in Irasburg from 9 a.m. to ??? a.m. The representatives will explain procedures and eligibility and will not obligate visitors.

D. R. Hunt Federal Housing Administraon B. Falton F. M. Boushall Winchester Grove Irasburg

Husing's Wife Seeks Divorce From Radio Sportscaster

Reno court records show actress Celia Ry files for divorce from Edward B. Husing known as Ted, radio sports announcer. She cites grounds in a district court filing and a context of Berlin broadcasts.

Reno New Finces Sized Husing Celia Ry Edward B Ted Berlin

Baseball American League Standings and Schedule

League standings show Washington and New York atop the American League with strong marks for Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Brooklyn. Upcoming games include Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston and Detroit at Cleveland among others.

Washington New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Wie Pet Washington O St. Louis E Stan Chick Ves Ees Philadelphia Eevee

Scholarships At Peabody Offered

The Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore announces competitive examinations from September 24 to October 3 for scholarships in all branches of music. Three year scholarships cover composition organ piano school music viola violin violoncello and voice. one year scholarships in accompanying bassoon clarinet double bass flute harp horn oboe trombone trumpet and tympani. Winners receive free tuition in major branches plus some supplemental classes. A scholarship circular with requirements and audition schedule will be sent on application.

Peabody Conservatory of Music Baltimore Conservatory The Peabody

Death by own action after fiancee dies in Newburyport

Earl Cahoon a 22 year old mechanic died by drinking poison in Newburyport Massachusetts as authorities probed the death of his fiancee Rena Brown also 22 who collapsed in his arms Cahoon reportedly took poison from his pocket in front of Brown's mother and died before she could intervene Police and a medical examiner ruled the death a suicide noting despondency over Miss Browns death.

Newburyport Mass Earl Cahoon Wakefield Rena Brown Miss Brown Cahoon

Japan Sending Training Squadron to Baltimore and New York

The Navy Department says the Imperial Japanese Training Squadron under Vice-Admiral Zengo Yoshida will reach Baltimore August 18 and stay until August 23. It will then visit New York from August 25 to September 2, with 105 officers 205 midshipmen and 1,100 enlisted men aboard the ships Iwate and Yakuma.

Washington Navy Department Imperial Japanese Training Squadron Zengo Yoshida Baltimore Iwate Yakuma New York

McNutt And Knox On Same Stand At Maryland Picnic

The Democratic speakers bureau designated Gov. Paul V. McNutt of Indiana to speak at a Hagerstown Maryland picnic on August 19. Col Frank Knox the Republican vice presidential candidate had already accepted an invitation to speak there.

New York Bureau Democratic National Headquarters Paul V. McNutt Indiana Hagerstown Col Frank Knox

Guggenheim Named to Lead City Vigilante Racketeering Study

Harry F. Guggenheim former ambassador to Cuba and Virginia visitor was chosen by New York Mayor F H LaGuardia to head a city wide committee to investigate business racketeers. The panel aims to persuade victimized businessmen to testify against racketeers, per grand jury guidance.

Harry F. Guggenheim Cuba Virginia F. H. LaGuardia New York New York County Grand Jury

Federal investigator escapes ambush after raid in Foxville

In Hagerstown Maryland on August 12 federal investigator Ralph Tagg and colleague David Walker raided a still in Foxville district. Tagg was in his car when a bullet shattered the driver’s window and passed through the right side window. he escaped unharmed.

Hagerstown Ralph Tagg David Walker Foxville Tagg

Target Practice For Midshipmen Near Cape Henry

About 1,200 midshipmen return from a 60 day voyage to Europe and head to drill grounds 50 miles south of Cape Henry aboard the Wyoming and Arkansas for target practice deck drills and maneuvers.

Norfolk Germany France Sweden Denmark England Wyoming Arkansas Cape Henry

Man Dies in Susquehanna Trail Head On Crash

A head on collision on the Susquehanna trail killed 29 year old Paul Badniak of Camden New Jersey and injured four others. Badniak died at Williamsport hospital.

Susquehanna Trail Paul Badniak Camden N. J Williamsport

May Steal Phonography in Sioux City Burglary

Police anticipate a phonograph theft after a burglar broke into an apartment and stole classical music records a phonograph recording instrument and a rocking chair. Authorities warn the public as they search for the suspect and the missing items.

Sioux City Iowa

Appalachian Apples Organizes Mutual Ad Campaign

The Apple Advertising Association gains progress for Appalachian Apples to promote apple consumption across Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia. A 12 member board led by Carroll R. Miller plans grocer aid work with color window lithographs regional newspaper and radio ads plus health oriented materials for doctors and homes.

Shenandoah -Cumberland -Piedmont Appalachian Apples, Inc Appalachian Apples Mutual Appalachian Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Carroll R. Miller Central

How To Follow the News From Europe Ad Insert

An old promotional item describes a large map with both old and new European boundaries and spellings. It promises timely tracing of developments from a reader’s chair and includes economic and political data on the reverse side. Mail order offered for ten cents postpaid.

Rth Ad Ares

MAP OF EUROPE REQUEST SENT TO WASHINGTON DC

Information Bureau note from The Winchester Evening Star states a ten cent coin enclosed for a copy of the MAP OF EUROPE directed to Washington DC. Frederic o J Haskin of the Information Bureau signs the request.

Mule Ducks Lightning Strike Survives At Feeding Trough

A Tarboro mule ducked a bolt of lightning during a feeding incident. The middle of five at the trough, the animal was the sole survivor as the bolt struck. The owner said the mule hid its head in the trough at the crucial moment.

Tarboro N. C

New British Coinage With King Edward VIII Planned

London officials of the royal mint say new British coinage bearing a likeness of King Edward VIII is likely to be issued early next year. Designs for silver and other metals are being worked out.

London Edward VIII Royal Mint

Anniversary of U B Church at Stephens City

The U B Church at Stephens City marks its anniversary with an afternoon session and a 2 PM Sunday School gathering. Dr A P Havermale will preach at 3 PM, followed by an 8 PM sermon illustrated by stereopticon slides on Parables Of Jesus. The Gore Male Quartet and Reliance Male Quartet are scheduled to perform. envelopes for debt relief have been sent to members and friends.

A. P. Havermale Virginia Esus Gore Stepne Pa Ag Uch Reliance City Theatre Conference Church Extension Society Leen City H. Eugene Richardson Crowell Gardner E. J. Hicks J. C. Hiser

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