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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1938
Page
3
Virginia apple expert Dr Hofmann warns that a weaker British pound undermines the British American trade agreement, raising costs and dampening exports. He urges domestic marketing shifts, lower production costs via pruning, and prioritizing Stayman and Winesap varieties over Yorks to sustain profits amid looming price declines.
BAY ST. LOUIS Miss Dec 30 Relaxing as best he could under the strain of the approaching Sugar Bowl football classic Bill Kern said today his Carnegie Tech Tartans would count upon balance to carry them through the January 2 battle with the Texas Christian Horned Frogs Kern said he feared the squad may have reached its peak too soon to tackle such stern opposition as will be offered by Dutch Meyers Texas champions
Hollywood star doubles will perform at Hable's Palace Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday next week. The show features lookalikes of Mae West and other famed film stars such as Ginger Rogers, Greta Garbo, Loretta Young, Joan Crawford, Bing Crosby, and Edward Arnold. Audiences will see the stars on stage doing skits, songs, and comedy, promising a memorable urban entertainment event.
Illiana Laurel, Russian dancer and three time wife of Stan Laurel, claims sleepless nights and a string of reconciliations, seeks $1,500 monthly, ejectment from Canoga Park home, and $25,000 legal fees. She alleges rude behavior, intoxication, and anonymous harassment as the couple’s woes unfold. Laurel faces recent career trouble after losing a Hal Roach contract and being replaced by Harry Langdon.
In Richmond on December 30, Dr. Armin C. Braun of the Rockefeller Institute and James Johnson of the University of Wisconsin reported a remedy for plant diseases caused by overwatering. Potassium nitrate on the soil reduces water uptake and the entry of bacteria, alleviating angular leaf spot in tobacco and other crops.
Three armed robbers struck a self-service market in Pittsburgh last night holding a dozen customers and three cashiers at gunpoint and escaping with 343 dollars. One robber shouted Happy New Year as they fled, and a woman bystander fainted during the incident.
Federal court reorganization trustees of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company will appeal Judge Guy L. Fake's September ruling that the firm is not entitled to an income tax refund of 2 828 786 for 1918. Trustees Burke and Finan said they will take the case to the Third U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia.
Virginia ends 1938 with lower tourist traffic but eyes 1939 World's Fair impact. State officials anticipate travel may rise yet expenditures stay below 1938. Improvements include roadside parks and better tourist homes, plus expanded recreational forest camps.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 30. Lee Bradley, an ex convict jailed for bank robbery and awaiting murder trial, told how he shot Floyd Parker, also an ex convict, and dumped the body into a powderhouse where explosives destroyed it two years ago. The motive was a quarrel over Helen Sieler of Sioux City, described as Parker's girlfriend. Bradley, who served about 10 years of a 15 year term after a Ft. Pierre robbery in 1925, was arrested near Yakima, Washington, last August after a 19 month search.
Stephen J. McDonough reports from Richmond that Dr. John W. Thompson of Harvard warns the American pace undermines mental health. Fatigue from both physical and mental labor harms nerves, affecting reflexes and overall control, with slum living also linked to insanity and crime. Diversions and activity tailored to a patient’s temperament are often better than bed rest.
Elyria Ohio December 30 A Christmas tree taken from a public right of way led to the fatal shooting of William Rousseau husband and father of two. County Engineer Dunham said the tree grew eight feet inside the township road right of way. William Case 84 is jailed on a manslaughter charge as his wife remains hospitalized from shotgun wounds. His daughters Geraldine 11 and Sarah 8 attended the burial yesterday.
Berryville Virginia reports the Presbyterian Church will bring Rev John Rodman Williams as assembly evangelist of the United States to conduct an evangelistic meeting September 3 15 1939. Williams known for Bible teaching evangelism draws large southern crowds and often targets high school pupils with hopeful supplication.
Washington observers report that administration plans seek about 900 million dollars for next year’s agricultural program. Proposed funding blends 500 million from regular Treasury, plus processing levies to raise 350 to 400 million. Senator Capper backs a program guaranteeing cost of production plus a reasonable domestic profit, with any surplus sold abroad.
In Hagerstown an unknown Confederate infantry officer whose bones were unearthed near the Bloody Angle on the Gettysburg battlefield last June will be buried in the Maryland Confederate Cemetery. The only identification found was a Confederate infantry officer button as preparations for a Blue and Gray reunion proceed.
Roanoke's high scoring cage team and Virginia boxing champions headlined 1938 Old Dominion sports. Roanoke posted 15–1 with a single loss at N C State, while Virginia boxing produced two NCAA champs and two finalists. Virginia football, track, tennis, and golf led state rankings, with standout athletes Moore, Schmidt, Harlow, Strickler, and Shockey earning honors.
Mr. and Mrs Andy Whitacre and daughter visited Mr Richard Mudd at Vaucluse on Tuesday evening. A large crowd attended a Christmas entertainment on Christmas night. Mrs Rose Suter of Baltimore is visiting Mr Julian Snapp. Marion Marshall of Swimley and Mr and Mrs Janny (and son Melvin) of White were guests of Mr and Mrs J R Smith for Christmas Day. Corrie Swimley visited sisters in Romney W Va during the holidays. E Sting and Mrs Purcell Stine of Albin called on the party.
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