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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

2

Static ordinance baptism of fire tomorrow in court

Thirty nine defendants summoned to appear in court as the radio interference ordinance adopted last year takes effect. Warrants issued for those failing to equip devices with filters to eliminate static. Authorities say many devices on premises include hair dryers diathermy machines and electric drills. Fines range from ten to twenty five dollars per day for continued operation after notice.

Common Council Radio Commission E. A. Crowl

Watch stolen during police pursuit ends in second arrest

Lindley cried for help but was ignored until Bill intervened and John Starr, 25, who had been released minutes earlier, was rearrested. Officers recovered Lindley’s gold watch from Starr.

Bill John Starr Lindley Starr

Four Pictures Of Memory A Tribute to Julia Wright

A tribute piece recalls four scenes of memory honoring Miss Julia Wright. The writer notes her bright spirit and courage through wakeful nights and pain, praising her thoughtfulness and enduring friendship remembered by many.

Julia Wright

Baltimore and Philadelphia Markets Reported Livestock and Produce

Baltimore markets show mixed cattle and hogs with steady to lower quotes. Philadelphia notes assorted poultry prices. Chicago lists bid ranges for hogs cattle and sheep amid market fluctuations.

Baltimore Baltimore Livestock USDA Philadelphia Chicago U. S

Stock Market Report Slips Amid Mild Rally Intervals

New York stock trading opened with weakened buying support as leaders eased several points. Some 10 share trading specialties posted modest gains while major steels, motors, and copper issues fell readily. occasional rallies offered little momentum.

New York

Grain futures rise as corn leads Chicago market

Chicago traders saw corn outperform other grains with prices jumping at one point by 2 1 8 cents a bushel amid strong export demand and a large overseas sale. Wheat slipped late on profit taking while oats soybeans rye and lard quoted for nearby and later months. Cash grain in Chicago and Baltimore showed mixed loading prices across wheat corn oats rye and barley.

Chicago Lard Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester Grain Market

Local Markets and Wholesale Flour Prices Report

Local markets listed with daily accuracy claims. Wholesale flour notes include 98 lb bags per barrel and 48 lb bags per barrel with prices around 5.60 to 5.70 per unit.

Short Patent Board Ween Ware AO

Brown Captains Washington and Lee Football Team

Brown of Toledo Ohio elected captain for next year on the Washington and Lee eleven. He is an all Virginia guard on the 1937 AP team and carries one of the best scholastic records at the university with mostly A grades. The Clovis Moomaw award went to Al Szymanski for blocking and sportsmanship. Head coach Tex Tilson presented gold footballs to five seniors for three-year monograms: Jones Szymanski Spessard Rogers and Thomas.

Lexington Bill Brown Toledo Ohio Associated Press Washington and Lee Brown Clovis Macmaw Moomaw al Szymanski Yonkers Tex Tilson Jones Szymanski Spessard Rogers Thomas

Kernstown Patrons Name New Officers At Meeting

Mrs. Loring Ritter was elected president of the Kernstown Community League for the year. other officers named were Mrs. Clarence Williams vice president Miss Ruth Omps treasurer Mrs. Charles Barton secretary and Miss Margaret Omps reporter. Dr Burke state dental clinician addressed the gathering and a rural schools supervisor spoke about children teeth care.

Loring Ritter Kernstown Community League Clarence Williams Ruth Omps Charles Barton Margaret Omps Burke Anne Preston Starling Frederick County Kernstown School Mr. Muntzing Mrs. Wilkins Miss Shipe Miss Grim Yvonne Bayliss Louise Sager Jane Jackimer Ella Louise Lupton Allen

Japanese advance and fighting near Nanking

Reports from Wuhu describe 24 hours of Japanese attacks with many fires as five miles of main forces pressed south and east toward Nanking. Chinese regiments aided by rebels fought to break out at Kuyng and link with Nanking leaders, while Japanese claims of hits on key sites and a possible coup rumor shaped the crisis. Chinese officials deny Chiang Kai-shek will resign, and talks continue on control of Chinese wireless and censorship as Japan moves to seize communications and surplus revenue.

Wuhu Nanking Japan Shangchousu Kuyng Purple Mountain Sun Yat-Sen Kiangyin Chinkiang China Hankow Foreign Office Chiang Kai-Shek Shanghai Mackay and Radio Corporation of America Peiping North China F Cier Lang Hek-Min

Trzeciak Named Captain of VMI Football Team

Andrew Joseph Trzeciak of New Kensington PA, 175 pounds, will captain the 1938 VMI football squad. A versatile back known as the X-man, he called signals and played almost all games this season. He earned all state first team and all Southern conference third team honors for the second year.

Lexington Andrew Joseph Trzeciak New Kensington Trzeciak Virginia Gridiron Sopohomore Paul Shu Department of Civil Engineering

Shenandoah Area Council Plans Annual Meeting in Martinsburg

Shenandoah Area Council of Boy Scouts of America will meet at 6 30 this evening at First Baptist Church Martinsburg WV. The session will reorganize executive committees for Northern Southern and Central districts and elect officers for the year. Fortunes of the council show a 10 percent rise in active troops to 33 with new units at Lost City Sperryville and Middletown and potential charters from Marlow Pikeside Shenandoah and Stephens City discussions.

Shenandoah Frederick Clarke Counties Henry Maphis Activ Lost City Sperryville Middletown Marlow Pikeside Stephens

Mr. McCormac Not Improved

The condition of H. B. McCormac a leading Winchester manufacturer and businessman is not improved after a two and a half month battle with a heart ailment. He has seemed to lose ground in the last four or five days.

H. B. McCormac Winchester McCormac

Stranger Suffered Heart Attack On Loudoun Street

A man who identified himself as Joe Martin, about 65 from Union City New Jersey, collapsed on Loudoun Street and was taken to Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The Friendship Fire Company ambulance responded and Father Hannon of Sacred Heart Church was summoned to administer extreme unction at the man's request.

Joe Martin Union City N. J Memorial Hospital Loudoun Street Friendship Fire Company

Thursday Club Meets Tonight At Recreation Club

The Thursday Card Club will meet this evening at 5 30 in the Recreation Club room at 211 North Loudoun Street on the second floor. Persons interested in bridge 500 or set-back are invited. The WPA maintained club will stay open until 11 o'clock.

Recreation Club North Loudoun Street WPA

Pastor to Be Installed at Nineveh Presbyterian Church

Installation services set for Sunday December 12 at 2 30 oclock in the Nineveh Presbyterian Church as Rev Julian Owen of Stephens City takes pastoral duties. The installation sermon will be by Rev Ronald Wilson of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Charges to the pastor and to the congregation will be delivered by Rev H M Crim of Strasburg and Rev H W Shannon of Front Royal respectively. The Sunday will be the last installation on the circuit with services already held at Cedar Creek and Cedar.

Nineveh Presbyterian Church Julian Owen Stephens City Ronald Wilson Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church H. M. Crim Strasburg H. W. Shannon Front Royal Owen Eens Cedar Creek Cedar

Fierce Attacks On Two Fronts Reported From Spain

Government authorities say insurgent forces were repelled after fierce infantry assaults on the Aragon and Madrid fronts. Dispatches describe desperate fighting along the Ebro River near Martin Dell.

Madrid Aragon Mediterranean Ebro Martin Dell

Army Bombers Take Off From Randolph Field For Canal Zone

Thirteen B10 Martin bombers depart Randolph Field bound for the Canal Zone. Brig Gen G H Brett expected to join at Brownsville to command the flight which aims to reach Panama by Saturday night. Stops planned at Tampico and Guatemala City.

San Antonio Tex Randolph Field Canal Zone G. H. Brett Brownsville Panama Tampico Guatemala City

Wedding Invitations Announcements at Star Job Printers

Local stationery house Star Job Printers issues invitations for upcoming weddings. The notice lists couple names, date, venue and RSVP details in a concise printed card format.

Vacation At S V A Begins On Dec 17

Christmas vacations will begin for Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets and Handley Schools as holidays start December 17 with classes suspended until January 3 or 4. Frederick County public schools mirror the dates after teachers association requests.

Handley and County Shenandoah Valley Academy Hilltop Handley Schools Frederick County Public Schools Teachers Association

Edwards Named Head of Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance

W Erle Edwards of Winchester was elected president of the Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Co for another year. H L McCann was reappointed vice president and Lester Dailey secretary treasurer. Directors for the coming year include L H Ramey M J Pease J P McKeever J M McAboy R A Cooper F B Cadwallader C E Cougill and J B Bywaters. The secretary treasurer’s report notes unusually good company affairs with gains of over 80 000 in insurance on the books versus a year ago.

W. Erle Edwards Winchester Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Company H. L. McCann Lester Dailey L. H. Ramey M. J Pease J. P. McKeever J. M. McAboy R. A. Cooper F. B. Cadwallader C. E. Cougill J. B. Bywaters

Funeral services set for Mrs Emma Carnell

Mrs Emma Carnell wife of Howard S Carnell of Front Royal died yesterday at her home. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon.

Front Royal Emma Carnell Howard S. Carnell

Wage Hour Bill Faces House Vote With Housing Plan

The wage hour bill advances in the House next Monday followed by housing legislation aimed at boosting residential construction. The labor committee considers amendments that some lawmakers say threaten passage. Democrats clash over giving wage and hour powers to voluntary industry boards, with a single administrator overseeing board appointments and recommendations.

House House Labor Committee Labor Department Democrats

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