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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1937

Page

2

Grand Master Wallace to Be Honored Guest

Grand Master Aubrey Wallace of Roanoke Va will be honored by Madison Lodge No 6 I O O F with over 300 members attending from Virginia and nearby states. W Erlé Edwards leads arrangements and presides. officers will address the lodge after initiations and business. The event moves to the George Washington Hotel for a Grand Master address and drill team showcase.

Wallace Madison Lodge Virginia Aubrey Wallace Roanoke W. Erlé Edwards Noble Grand Noble Granarry Méister Winchester Lee Miller Edwards George Washington Hotel Falls Church Grand Lodge Richmond Peach Grand Lodge of Virginia No. 6

Fight Begun Continues as House Votes on Wage Hour Bill

The House rejected a Fish resolution for an investigation. Rep Ramspeck says the petition gain may be to avert a sectional fight over farm program and wage hour policy. John L Lewis praised for urging prompt action while critics warn of limited impact on workers.

House Fish Rep Ramspeck D.-Ga House Labor Committee Lewis John L. Lewis D.tex Itest Sessiv Elleg Toney Wallace Jones D.-Tex House Agricultural Committee

Compromise Farm Bill Amendment Moves Ahead in House

A tentative 114 to 95 approval backed by Rep Boileau would withhold federal benefits from farmers who plant dairy seeds on land withdrawn from cultivation under the farm bill. Administration objections warned the move risks the whole program and a second vote is planned before the full measure ballots.

Boileau Wis House

John F. Yare Named To Post In Woolen Mill

John F. Yare of Bound Brook New Jersey has been named superintendent of the Winchester Woolen Company succeeding the late Fred S. Hunt Sr His appointment takes effect December 15 after ten years as superintendent of the Middlebrook Woolen Company Yare brings a lifelong textile background and Philadelphia Textile School training with strong endorsements from wool trade sources He plans to relocate to Winchester with Mrs Yare prior to assuming duties.

John F. Yare Bound Brook N. J Winchester Woolen Company Fred S. Hunt Mr. Yare Yare Winchester Middlebrook Woolen Company Boundbrook

Baltimore Market Reports Mixed Prices Across Livestock

Baltimore and Philadelphia markets show varied gains and dull activity. Livestock in Baltimore ranges from cattle and hogs to calves with steady to higher quotes, while Chicago reports uneven hog and cattle trade and steady to higher lambs and sheep.

Baltimore U. S Philadelphia Northwestern Western Southwestern Baltimore Livestock Baltimore Chicago U. S. Dept

Stocks Swing Wide In Broad Market As Retail Bounces

New York stock prices moved across a wide range with steel shares among leaders and a late buying surge lifting many favorites. Dan and Bradstreet report a 3 to 12 percent rise in retail sales versus last year as winter demand and Christmas buying bolster the market. The dollar and franc showed small moves as traders noted a brisk mid afternoon session and city observers noted the Bayliss family heading to Washington for a weekend visit with the Pattersons.

Dan and Bradstreet

Fellowship Club Launches On Seventh Year of Work

The Fellowship Club enters its seventh year of Christmas activity in Winchester and Frederick county. Officials explain growing local support, and remind residents to inventory homes for donated toys and clothing to aid the needy. The club relies on public response via The Press to guide gift distribution and impact.

Fellowship Club Winchester Frederick County

Notable Change in Local School Superintendent Post

The article notes the new superintendent intends to establish residence locally. Mr Hunt, who previously held the role for over five years before his fatal illness, is succeeded in the position.

Hunt

Personal Social A Shade Banquet At Tokes Inn

Mr and Mrs E Earl Shade entertained Shades Garage and International Harvester employees at a Wednesday banquet at Tokes Inn. Guests from Baltimore and Hagerstown included J H Clendaniel R J Mungoven J H Ratliff J A Tiefenthal C T Ensor F A Green Melvin Lafollette Delbert Leight Glenn Hummer Ray Boyce T D Kenny L Wehrheim Sam Renner and Mrs Catherine C Bowley Mrs Golden Carter and Raymond Bayliss. Downey presided as toastmaster describing the year in business.

Earl Shade Tokes’ Inn E. Earl Shade Shades’ Garage International Harvester Company Tokes' Inn J. H. Clendaniel R. J. Mungoven J. H. Ratliff J. A. Tiefenthal Baltimore Olen C. Downey Harry A. Richardson William F. Damast Hagerstown C. T. Ensor F. A. Green Melvin Lafollette Delbert Leight Glenn Hummer Ray Boyce T. D. Kenny L. Wehrheim Sam_ Renner Catherine C. Bowley Golden Carter Raymond Bayliss Downey

Fifteen Police Raid Manila Stock Exchange

Philippine authorities raid the International Stock Exchange in Manila and arrest seven traders on gambling charges as the gold share market runs inactive. Police report young traders engaged in shooting dice during the disruption.

Manila P. I International Stock Exchange

Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations

Chicago reports show stronger grain prices on expectations of smaller Argentine exportable surplus. Prices for wheat rise across contracts, with cash wheat quoted No. 2 red garlicky and other grains listed. Baltimore and Winchester markets add regional quotes. All figures reflect mill deliveries.

Chicago Buenos Aires Argentina Baltimore Winchester

Funeral Rites For Mrs Thatcher Held at Mount Hebron

The funeral for Bettie Baker Thatcher widow of George A. Thatcher took place yesterday afternoon at Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel. The Rev. Ronald S. Wilson Rev. Herman McKay and Rev. C Worthington Lowe led prayers and scripture. Interment followed in the family lot with pallbearers A D Henkel Jack Rutherford Maurice M Lynch George Woodward Grover C Rose William C Miller.

Bettie Baker Thatcher George A. Thatcher Mount Hebron Cemetery Ronald S. Wilson Herman McKay C. Worthington Lowe A. D. Henkel Jack Rutherford Maurice M. Lynch George Woodward Grover C. Rose William C. Miller

Virginia Ave Center Open For Teens And Quiet Activities

The Virginia Avenue Center opens tonight from 7 20 to 10 30 for all persons 14 and over. The auditorium hosts active games and dancing while a quiet room offers reading knitting embroidery and other handcrafts. WPA recreation progress is sponsored by the State Board of Education and local Board of Education with Mrs. K Grace Tinsman as hostess.

Virginia Avenue WPA State Board of Education Local Board of Education K. Grace Tinsman

Final Mission Service Tonight at Centenary Reformed Church

The last of five special preaching mission services will be held tonight at Centenary Reformed Church with Rev. Irvin Rudisell of Edinburg Va delivering the sermon. Exercises start at 7 45 oclock. The public is invited and congregation members are urged to attend.

Centenary Reformed Church Irvin Rudisell Edinburg, Va S. L. Flickinger Rudisell

Shooting survivor in critical condition after Virginia triple murder suicide

In Perrisburg Virginia on December 3 Mrs Kate Wimmer 31 is critically injured with a bullet near her spine after a triple shooting. Sheriff Emory Johnston of Giles County reports her husband P B Wimmer 55 killed their five year old daughter Sarah Jones wounded his wife and killed himself at Penv ry yesterday at his brother Walter Wimmer's home. The sheriff says the deaths will be ruled murder and death by own action.

Perrisburg Kate Wimmer Bluefield Emory Johnston Giles County P. B. Wimmer Sarah Jones Penvir Walter Wimmer

Council President Turns Fireman

At the Washington Hotel Rotary Club luncheon a small fire near the clerk’s desk was quickly put out by Council President Winces Marshall aided by paper cups and Capon Springs water. Admirers urge him to swap city robes for the fire chief’s sombrero.

Washington Hotel Rotary Club Winces Council Marshall

Cannot Escape Results of Sins sermon in Winchester

Rev P C Boyer junior preacher of Braddock Street Methodist Church spoke at the Eight Day Preaching Mission in Winchester. He warned that men cannot escape sin’s consequences and urged youths to pursue a life that harmonizes physical mental and spiritual values. He will deliver the final sermon at 7 30 this evening.

P. C. Boyer Braddock Street

Minister Freed On Murder Count

The Rev. Monta H. Ball was acquitted today by the second jury in Beckley West Virginia on a charge of killing his 29 year old second wife. Prosecution argued jealousy and a $2000 life insurance policy motivated the shooting.

Beckley W. Va Monta H. Ball

Appeal Decides Reckless Driving Case In Smith Collision

Mrs. Sebert J. Smith was found guilty of reckless driving after a collision at Gerrard and Cameron streets last Saturday noon involving her car and H. B. McCormac Jr. The judge ordered costs of the case and damage to both cars, with no fine imposed. Both drivers testified no excessive speed was shown.

Sebert J. Smith Donald Weems Gerrard Cameron Streets H. B. McCormac, Jr

Change Time Of DeHaven Funeral

The funeral for Dale DeHaven three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas DeHaven Ridgeway West Virginia will be held Sunday at 1 p m instead of 11 a m. Services at Omps Funeral home North Braddock street with burial at Bunker Hill where she was born.

Dale DeHaven Thomas DeHaven Ridgeway W. Va Omps Funeral Home North Braddock Street Bunker Hill

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