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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
3
The chief of police and the force will hold indefinite terms, terminated only for a just cause. The condition follows council action, where defeat of a motion or vote may affect tenure and removal procedures.
The ordinance, to be passed on the first two readings, drew one negative vote. Other offices including meat and milk inspector police magistrate city manager and city solicitor will be filled by council by election as in past years.
Mellwee Band continues, followed by a negro spirituals concert by Piedmont and Keyser choirs. Monday begins with a historical exhibit at the Junior High, a Labor Day address by Turner W. Battle, and a 1:30 p.m. grand parade led by the McKiiwee Band. Activities include water contests, speed ball, dances, and a bi centennial ball at the Knights of Pythias Armory.
Trustees announce a public auction of two city lots at 11 AM on September 25 1937 in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia. The sale includes 512 and 510 South Main Street properties with buildings and appurtenances. Terms require one third cash with balance in two equal yearly installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust.
Inclement weather forced postponement of the Winchester Park Tennis Tournament semi finals. Hugh Green announced the matches will be moved to Saturday and Sunday. If further delays occur, another notice will be published Saturday. Final times will be announced Monday if play proceeds.
Japan notes that China and Japan cease fighting and a British plan for a neutral Shanghai zone stem from powers misunderstanding Japan's position. The Premier says these proposals hold little importance to Japan and warns that war repercussions abroad may prompt further moves by foreign powers.
Many Pupils are asked to notify the bureau by telephoning No. 1243 for arrangements to collect donations. The bureau seeks fullest cooperation with school authorities to maintain regular attendance and hopes no child remains out of school for lack of proper clothing. It was said there are many needy parents who are anxious to
Families state their children must attend school but lack funds for clothing and shoes, stressing need for assistance to cover necessary apparel.
The Weather Bureau reported a tropical circulation of air off the coast near Jacksonville. Center about 150 miles east of Turks Island, moving northwest with slight circulation, no strong winds, and no sign of increasing intensity.
A youth named Ligons who had worked at Mrs. Thomas Gold’s residence was suspected of stealing money and jewelry from the Gold home. A private detective waited as Ligons escaped through a transom and was arrested. He faced possible commitment to the state welfare department.
Otto Leber, a visually impaired competitor from Huntington, Ind, outpaced rivals in a blind men's horseshoe pitching contest. He carefully paced the distance between stakes, stepped up to a peg, and pitched a shoe with precision.
Pi-American pilot Jimm Mattern prepared to return to the United States as two planes cruised the Arctic for six Soviet trans polar fliers. Sir Hubert Wilkins rested on Prince Patrick Island after a 19 hour flight, planning to refuel at Coppermine base in the Northwest Territories.
George G. Kenney husband of Gertrude C. Kenney died yesterday in Baltimore. Funeral services will be held at a Baltimore funeral home this evening, and the body will be brought to Winchester tomorrow noon for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery with a Baltimore minister accompanying the funeral party.
The Beltsville Maryland government experiment station tour for Frederick and Clarke county farmers has been postponed to Tuesday morning at 7 30 due to inclement weather. County agent I Fred Stine asks interested farmers to contact him by Monday evening for details and benefits of the rescheduled trip.
Reported rainfall for the 24 hours ending 5 pm yesterday was 3.39 inches. August to date 6.75 inches and year to date 31.99 inches. Average monthly precipitation from 1913 to 1936 shows January 2.46 inches through August 3.59 inches. The annual average over the 24 years is 84.74 inches at Winchester Research Laboratory.
Heavyweight bout between Joe Louis and Farr postponed from tonight to Monday due to rain. Promoter Mike Jacobs announced the four day delay after weigh in at the State Athletic Commission. Welsh challenger Farr weighed 207 pounds to Louis 198. New official weigh in and medical exams set for Monday.
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