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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1937

Page

3

Six Months for Auto Larceny Attempt in Vonore Case

William Fuller of Vonore Tennessee received six months for attempted larceny of Dr. E C Stuart s car and two months concurrently after overpowering the owner during the crime. Avery Wells Goshen North Carolina received three months for pan handling. Other police court cases include John Reardon Vincent Orndorff Jonah Walker Lola Lavender Elizabeth Williams Joseph Walker Newt Williams and Earl Robinson with fines and short jail terms.

William Fuller Vonore Tenn E. C. Stuart Dr. Stuart Beas Avery Wells Goshen N. C Wells John Reardon Winchester Vincent Orndorff Jonah Walker East Clifford Street Lola Lavender Elizabeth Williams Harrisburg Pa Joseph Walker Middletown Newt Williams Stephens City Earl Robinson South Cameron

Bankers Gather for Bull Run Association Meeting

Local bankers from numerous banks including Citizens National Bank of New Market and Farm ers Bank of Edinburg convene for the Bull Run Association. About 150 guests expected. John I. Sloat will give the welcoming address as the monthly business session proceeds. The banks of Shenandoah Clarke Warren and Frederick counties aim to form a similar association in the region.

Commercial and Savings Bank Bull Run Bankers’ Association Shendoah Clarke Warren Frederick

Picnic speech continues at Berryville gathering

The program features Dr H W Skinner of Chambersburg and W S Campfield of Staunton as guests of the International Apple Association. Visitors will tour Senator Byrd's packing shed near the Norfolk and Western Railway station at Berryville and inspect the Rosemont orchard before noon. Lunch follows, with the speaking program occupying most of the afternoon.

Tropical Storm Raging In Ocean East Of Leeward Islands

The weather bureau reported a tropical storm in the south Atlantic Ocean east of the Leeward Islands. San Juan issued an advisory for ships for 24 hours. Forecasters said the disturbance is hundreds of miles southeast of the United States and unlikely to affect North America for at least a week. No movement has been reported yet.

Jacksonville Fla Weather Bureau Today San Juan Puerto Rico Atlante Ocean Leeward Islands West Indies Weather Bureau Continental United States North America

Service For Mrs. Georgianna Lewis

Funeral services for Mrs. Georgianna Lewis were held at 4 p.m. yesterday from her residence, conducted by Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker with Rev. W. O. Talbert. A quartet sang at the house and grave. Survivors include brothers Eugene Leach of Pittsburgh and John Leach of Leavenworth, noted in the notice as previously omitted.

Georgianna Lewis Hubert Sydenstricker W. O. Talbert Eugene Russell Henry Kellar Robert Legge Robert Snapp Braddock St. M. E J. H. Rosenberger J. D. Glover Howard Lamp Burton Ritter F. A. Shryock B. S. Proffitt A. D. Henkel M. M. Lynch G. W. Lind O. L. Jamison S. R. Willey R. Frank Barr Eugene Leach Pittsburgh John Leach Leavenworth Kansan

Winchester May Exhibit Local Products for Antietam Commemoration

Winchester plans an industrial exhibit of local products for the Battle of Antietam commemoration in Washington County Maryland on September 17. The Winchester Chamber of Commerce has sent letters to manufacturers to gauge interest in displaying textiles and apples, either near the battlefield or in Hagerstown, under canvas, coordinated by the commemorative commission led by W. T. Loy of Hagerstown.

Winchester Antietam Washire County Winchester Chamber of Commerce Hagerstown W. T. Loy

Fear Hunger War Talk Circles Washington

The piece notes renewed speculation about U S action as President Roosevelt faces possible use of the neutrality act if China and Japan sever relations. Admiral Hull warns on the matter while Admiral Yarnell reports urging both sides to show more care after casualties aboard the Augusta.

United States China Japan Roosevelt Hull Harry E. Yarnell Asiatic Fleet Navy Department Yarnell Augusta

Islander Seismic Shocks Rise Through Weekend

The priest said natives reported 33 distinct shocks since Friday night with the latest at 4 42 p m. The Weather Bureau seismograph logged 58 distinct shocks since Friday night, highlighting ongoing tremors in the area.

Weather Bureau

Democrats To Elect Mass Meeting Place To Be Announced

The mass meeting location is undecided with the county clerk's court room in use during renovations. Organizers expect a definite announcement within a day or two about where the meeting will be held.

Court House

Daugherty Among Four Hurt in Ammendale Bus Crash

A Greyhound bound for Baltimore swerved off the road near Ammendale Maryland and rolled onto its side injuring four people. Driver Paul E. Cutchin says front wheels locked as brakes were applied. Injured are Frank Bomberg Warren Daugherty O C Everhart and M A Glazebrook all released with bruises. Daugherty is a local businessman from Winchester Virginia.

Ammendale Greyhound Paul E. Cutchin Frank B. Bomberg College Park M. A. Glazebrook Richmond Warren M. da

Special Session Being Discussed

President Roosevelt held luncheon talks with Senate and House Democratic leaders to discuss calling a special autumn session of Congress. The discussion touched on farm control legislation as a primary item, with opposition within the party to an early return from adjournment.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Barkley D-Ky Rayburn D-Tex Senate House White House Jones House Agricultural Committee Capitol Democratic Party

Two Airmen Die In Randolph Field Plane Crash

Two Randolph Field airmen were killed when their plane crashed and burned in a field two and a half miles north of Schertz San Antonio Aug 24. The victims were Second Lieut Robert C Wood Air Reserve on active duty as an instructor and Flying Cadet Frank Fisch. The plane came down from an altitude of 500 to 600 feet and burst into flames, consuming both bodies.

San Antonio Tex Randolph Field Schertz Robert C. Wood Air Reserve Frank Fisch

Pancake Batch Mistakenly Mixed with Plaster Flour

Four members and a family friend of William Jacob ate 24 pancakes made with plaster of Paris flour mistaken for regular flour. They felt heavy afterward. Doctors say all five will recover.

New York William Jacob Jacobs

Opposition to Special Session Stirs House Democrats

Washington August 24 A group of influential House Democrats oppose a fall special Congressional session arguing it may worsen party dissension They say time is needed to cool tensions and warn reopening party strife could hurt next year’s elections Some prefer addressing farm and wage hour issues in a session while others doubt it shortens the regular January session.

Washington House Hawaii Puerto Rico

Golf Wizard Faces Old Robbery Charges

John Montague the California golf wizard arrives in Elizabethtown New York to face a seven year old seven hundred dollar robbery charge. He is jailed in Essex County and to be arraigned before Supreme Court Justice O Bryan Brewster seeking bail. The case concerns an Adirondack roadhouse holdup at Jay in 1930.

Elizabethtown N. Y John Montague California Montague Essex County Percy Egglesfield New York State Albany Saratoga Springs James M. Noonan Bing Crosby Claude A. Otis Supreme Court O. Bryan Brewster Jay

Bear shooed from chicken house in Wheatland Wyoming

Mrs. Tom Pickerill used a broom to frighten a bear from the chicken house. Hours later the couple saw the bear looking in their ranch house window. Pickerill armed himself but the bear skin rug was the end result.

Wheatland, Wyo Tom Pickerill Pickerill Pickerills

Markets in Baltimore and Philadelphia Grain and Livestock

Baltimore and Philadelphia market reports show unchanged butter and poultry prices, cattle and hogs mixed with modest declines in hogs, steady sheep demand, and detailed price ranges for various weights and grades. Chicago figures include lower hog prices, firm grain fed cattle, and softer stockers with scattered high bids.

New Jersey Maryland Pennsylvania Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agri Chicago Livestock Chicago

Stock Market Ends Mixed As Slow Day Sees Modest Gains

New York stocks opened weak and then edged higher with steels and specialty shares showing quiet strength. Fractions to about two points rose, but many issues failed to follow the upturn as the market drifted into a sedate close with gains near the fourth hour. Foreign exchange showed a small rally with Sterling at 4.98 13/16 and the franc up to 3.75 1/2 cents.

New York

Wheat Prices Rise Then Fall in Chicago Market Fluctuation

Chicago prices showed gains of about 0.125 cents after the open, then fluctuated for over two hours before erasing the early advance. Strength traced to eastern demand and northwest marketing activity as spring grain movement peaked, with signals of Russian production affecting importers’ plans. Closing quotes cover wheat, corn, oats, soybeans, rye, lard, and bellies, alongside Chicago cash grains and Baltimore spot figures.

Chicago Northwest Minneapolis

Battle Over Roosevelt Reorganization Plan Widens

Senator Byrd begins a recess study of federal agencies to challenge Roosevelt’s reorganization plan. Clark joins Byrd in opposing concentrated White House power, calling the plan no real economy. Brookings survey findings diverge from the President’s committee as House action trims presidential powers.

Washington Roosevelt Byrd D-Va Virginia Senate White House Clark D-Mo House Brookings Institution

Double Trouble Strikes Hooper Farm Across Seasons

Last summer lightning killed two horses on Len Hooper's farm while his son was hospitalized. This summer lightning struck again, injuring Mrs. Hooper and killing two cows.

Hiawatha Kas Len Hooper Lightning

Advance Guard Surges as Chinese Defend Peiping Fronts

The report describes Japanese forces preparing defenses to Peiping walls and directing peasants to cut corn from Peiping to Wanpinghsien. It notes Chinese holds at Nankow pass and reports a major battle and feared Kalgan fall as Manchurian troops move south.

Peiping Wanpinghsien Nankow Manchoua Rying Southwose Communique Kalgan Chahar Province

Families United clashed in bid to break lines at gates

Strikers attempted to force entry as crowds clashed with security, with families united on the scene and reports of battered protesters amid tense confrontations at the gate.

Page One Dent

Five strike clash at Lawrenceville ends without serious injuries

Five strikers and five nonstrikers were battered in hand to hand fighting with bricks clubs and bottles at Lawrenceville where the plant lies. All were treated at a hospital but none seriously hurt as police reserves quelled the disturbance and patrolled the area through the night. Hundreds of spectators dispersed at dawn.

Lawrenceville Enue

Franco Near Goal in Offshore Civil War Push

Franco's forces pressed toward Torrelavega to isolate Santander from Gijon as government troops resisted a heavy Palencia road column shelling near beleaguered cities. The action aimed at shaking government hold on the Bay of Biscay region.

Franco Palencia Torrelavega Los C Santana Gijon Bay of Biscay Madrid

Navy seaplane crash in San Diego bay kills six

The Navy reports six dead and several injured after a giant flying boat crashed in San Diego bay during routine night practice. Victims include Lieutenant Walter Dey Jr of Portland and Lieutenant Junior Grade Wallace, with others named from New Jersey and Alabama. Three crewmen escaped a bay fire sparked by spilled gasoline.

Washington Navy Department Navy San Diego Bay Walter Chester Dey Jr Portland Ore Ay L. Wallace Youngstown Bala Ri McKee Freshour Piqua Robert Fall Aviation Pd Mace Port N. J Harry K. Bryan Bellwood Ala J. W. Blackman Cleburne Texas Philip Dougherty Aviann

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