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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1938

Page

2

Capon Springs Bridge Dedication With West Virginia Officials

The Capon Springs section of West Virginia will dedicate a new bridge over the Capon River replacing Bayliss Ford. Gov. Holt and other officials are invited to attend along with Rom ney and Intermont leaders. The ceremony begins at 2 pm with a Romney motorcade at noon.

Capon Springs West Virginia Capon River Historic Hebron H. A. Holt John S. Cornwall H. G. Kump Jennings Randolph Burr H. Simpson Judge Kump Romney W. Va Romney High School J. W. Sibert John I. Sloat Winchester L. C. Good Intermont Old Ford Bayliss Ford Greenspring Daniel Webster Henry Bulwer Sibert Cottage

Farley Resolves Idaho Democratic Rift After Primary

National Democratic Chairman James A Farley offered backing to Conservative D Worth Clark as a rift with Idaho Democrats eased. Clark defeated Senator James J Pope loyalist supporter in the Idaho Democratic senatorial primary, and Farley’s overture appeared to close the threatened split.

Boise Idaho James A. Farley D. Worth Clark

Corn Spider Arrives At The Star Office In Glass Jar

Sylvester Corbin of 405 South Kent Street finds a healthy third corn spider of the season living in a glass jar at The Star office. The specimen is lively and initially appeared ready to eat its playmates.

Star Office Sylvester Corbin South Kent Street

Baroni to Start on Mound for 7 Uppers at Rouss Park

Frank Baroni will start on the mound for the 7 Uppers against the Locals in a single game at Rouss Park tomorrow at 3 15. Park manager Chub Mallory plans to unveil a new pitcher Bob Hope while Baroni aims to extend his winning streak against the locals whom the visitors have previously defeated in close games.

Frank Baroni Chub Mallory Rouss Park Wynche Washington Sandlots Baroni Mallory Bob Hope Memphis Chicks Swanson Keller Curry McDermott Kilmer Lamp Crowl Luby Staunton Lefty Duval

Claims Lewis and CIO are Recognized

Frey, president of the Metal Trades Department, testifies he has a file on Communist party members among CIO unions and has long tracked socialist radicals in labor. He cites 20 to 30 years of data, aided by documents and photos, while noting John L. Lewis is not spared. Damich counters Favorito’s party status, saying he doubts Favorito is a Communist due to Catholic faith.

Communist Party Frey Metal Trades Department A. F. of L Committee For Industrial Organization Lewis John L. Lewis Dies D-Tex Testi Cleveland B. J. Damich Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee Vincent Favorito Damich Catholic Church Favorito

Sixteen Die In Czechoslovak Plane Crash in Germany

An American woman Dorothy Cohen and possibly another American were among sixteen killed when a Czechoslovak passenger plane from Praha to Paris crashed in the Black Forest near Durbach, Kehl. Only stewardess Martha Krentner survived.

Kehl Germany Dorothy Cohen Moriiz Abeles Praha Paris Black Forest Durbach Martha Krentner Air Ministry Cologne Strasbourg

Farmers Hear Insurance Plan at Frederick County Meeting

John East of Augusta county spoke at a mass meeting of Frederick county farmers in the courthouse. He outlined a plan for insuring wheat crops against nearly all losses and noted strong county interest. I F Stine, the county agent, said applications may be filed immediately.

John East Augusta County State Agricultural Conservation Committee Frederick East I. F. Stine

Golfers Battle for Byrd and Governors Trophies

After the Winchester Golf Club championship, Byrd trophy rounds proceed with a second round due by August 15 and the ladies contest starting August 15 with first round by August 21. The governors cup is postponed until after the main matches. Lester Arnold Jr won the third flight in a 36 hole finish over Derek Hayley.

Winchester Golf Club Lester Arnold, Jr Derek Hayley First Flight Lester D. Arnold Ralph C Grimm E. C. Goss A. F P. Cline W. Nelson Bee William Harris Bedford Springs Winchester Belle Haven Opequon Loudoun County Club Roy Ryden Carl Campbell Larrie Hill Donald Weems Lester Arnold Clarke Cooper Philip Fowle Raymond Kerlin Fred. Read Fred. L. Glaize Philip Glaize John Scully

Found Dead Of Bullet Wound In Havre De Grace

Edward Pennington, 55, was found dead today in his garage with a bullet wound to the head in Havre de Grace Maryland. Coroner Joseph H. Moore ruled death by his own action. Pennington was an insurance salesman for 12 years and survived by his widow and two daughters.

Havre DE Grace Edward Pennington Joseph H. Moore Pennington

Choir Will Sing Sunday In Winchester

The Progressive Mount Olive Choir of Baltimore with 50 voices gives a sacred concert at Douglas School in Winchester Sunday August 14. More than 600 travelers by bus arrive with police escort, lunch at Mount Carmel Church then a 3 o’clock concert at the school grounds. Dr. C. R. Anderson, Winchester mayor, will welcome visitors.

Mount Olive Choir Baltimore Douglas School Gospel Singers Winchester Piccadilly Market Pall Mall Braddock Kent Mount Carmel Church C. R. Anderson

Bad Driving Is Scored

Mayor Anderson presided in police court as Magistrate Weems was absent. Reckless driving charges against Alvin J. Wenzell were dismissed as his first offense and sobriety noted. Walter OBrien of Kennett Square Pa was discharged from town after being charged with drunkenness. he claimed recent thyroid surgery and needing hospital treatment.

Anderson Donald Weems Alvin J. Wenzell Millwood Avenue Walter O’brien Kennett Square O’brien

End of Hostilities Near Chang Kufeng Reported

A high ranking Japanese general visits Chang Kufeng to confirm ceasefire terms and border arrangement with Soviet forces. He notes Russian casualties around 3,000, describes withdrawal of tanks and equipment, and shows fortifications and barbed wire on the western slope as both sides ease firing and transport supplies.

Korea Chiangcufeng Changkufeng Long Lake No-Man’s-Land Tumen Shatzefeng Possiet Bay

Repays Relief Dole So She Can See Paradise

Baltimore August 13 Judge Waxter relief director reports Hattie Read a former relief recipient has repaid 148.80 for 1933 34 relief to enter Father Divine’s Krum Elbow heaven She says she must settle debts to reach paradise and Father Divine requires full repayment

Baltimore Thomas J. S. Waxter Hattie Read Father Divine Waxter Paradise

Dying Man Left in Hospital By Companions

George Edward Sanford of Washington died from a chest wound after two unknown men, who fled, left him at a hospital emergency room. A nurse said one companion showed a wounded hand and claimed they were hit by the same bullet from a holdup man’s pistol. Sanford had gone to a YMCA dance.

Washington George Edward Sanford Sanford

Scouts Encampment Ends With West Virginia Camp

Winchester Boys Scouts wrap up their annual encampment at White Rock West Virginia next Tuesday. Participants include troops from Winchester New Market Stephenson City Lost City Martinsburg and West Virginia plus about 50 Frederick county 4-H Club members led by I F Stine and Miss Madeline Blair.

Winchester Boys Scouts Winchester West Virginia This Shenandoah White Rock New Market Stephens City Lost City W. Va Martinsburg Frederick County I. F. Stine Madeline Blair

Verdict unresolved in Carroll case as wife reacts

The Carroll case remained without a verdict as the sweetheart of Dwyer, who was at a movie, cried and declared she could not accept the outcome. Mrs Ruby Carroll, loyal to her husband since his May arrest for family mistreatment involving Barbara, sobbed and hurried to join him.

Dwyer Ruby Carroll Barbara

Earle Lands in Louisville on Flying Vacation Stop

Gov George H Earle of Pennsylvania arrives at Louisville airport for the first leg of a month long flying vacation He reports head winds and a smooth trip and plans to proceed next to Shreveport or Brownesville Texas with Mrs Earle and Capt A M Banks aboard.

Louisville George H. Earle Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mrs. Earle A. M. Banks Earle Shreveport Brownesville Texas

Recall of Wilson Letter Echoes Roosevelt Endorsement

Macon Ga August 13 The Macon Telegraph notes a strong parallel between President Roosevelts Barnesville endorsement for Lawrence Camp and a 1918 Wilson letter endorsing William J Harris For Harris Camp and Camp both held federal posts at entry to race Wilsons letter urged voters to choose freely while noting past political tensions with Hardwick and George

Macon Macon Telegraph Roosevelt Barnesville Woodrow Wilson Lawrence Camp Georgia Clark Howell Wilson William J. Harris Harris Thomas J. Hardwick William Schley Howard Camp United States Atlanta Walter F. George Hardwick Howell

Harris Elected After Party Leaders Backed Him

In a heated party dispute Senator Hardwick opposed the administration while William J. Harris openly supported it. The speaker urged party members to unite behind Harris, who was subsequently elected amid tensions over reputations and government success.

Hardwick William J. Harris Harris

Debut Tonight in Million Dollar Newport Temporary Ballroom

Blonde Lesley Hope Ripley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry B H Ripley of New York, makes her debut at a supper dance in a $15 000 ballroom built for the affair and to be torn down after. Located on the water side of Beach Bound at Brenton's Cove, it is among the largest temporary ballrooms in the Newport summer colony with hundreds of guests invited.

Newport R. I Lesley Hope Ripley Henry B. H. Ripley New York Ripley

Grange Hears H. C. Caldwell Address on Farm Progress

Middletown Virginia hosted the Middletown Subordinate Grange ten year celebration with H C Caldwell master of the North Carolina Grange urging use of scientific principles to raise farm output. He called for community problem solving and new crops to address unemployment and noted open views on farm legislation. State Master Mark Turner and Senator H F Byrd spoke on agricultural trends. E M Funk is master.

Middletown H. GC. Caldwell North Carolina Grange Caldwell Mark Turner Great Falls H. F. Byrd Middletown Grange Agriculre E. M. Funk Grange

Insurgents Claim Major U.S. War Material Cache

Spanish insurgents report capturing large quantities of American war matériel since the civil war began. They list 17 tanks and 33 American made field guns, 630 machine guns, 3430 rifles, and 11 700 shells, with broader claims of Russian, French, British, and Mexican cartridges and other arms.

Hendaye France Cabeza del Buey Spain Mexico

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Gov. Holt Hebron Church Farley F.H.A Saeierens O’connell South Braddock St Lewis and CIO Unite Communist International Europe Hita Mountain Hekl Oberkirch Rhineland Lufthansa Frankfort Penna Lester D. Arnold, Jr Robert B Nelson Progressive Mount Olive Chengkufeng Dole Helen Williams Bill McCoy Hudson River President Roosevelt Carroll Dage One ASCO H. C. Caldwell North U.S.A Firestone Auto Supply N. Main St Loudoun Street Morris Dunn & Duvall Harper & Capper E. Miller Streit
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