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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1937

Page

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Discussions Vociferous Over GM Talks and Murky Bargaining

Detroit Feb 6 The conference on reopening General Motors plants remains deadlocked over union recognition as the sole bargaining agency. Knudsen and Lewis showed no comment while Governor Murphy kept silent amid vociferous courtroom exchanges.

Detroit General Motors William S. Knudsen General Motors Corporation John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Recorder George Murphy Knudsen Lewis Frank Murphy

Winchester Park Association Dreams of a Municipal Pool

The Winchester Park Association aims to build a municipal swimming pool to provide recreation and relief from summer heat. With 500 members, the group could start the project this season. Membership at $1 grants privileges and supports youth welfare in the city.

Winchester Park Association Winchester Park Association The Heln

National FFA President Joseph Black Visits Winchester Event

FFA national president Joseph Black accompanied by former national president William Shaffer arrived in Winchester at 3 15 this afternoon to confer with D J Howard on the FFA program. The Middletown Stephens City chapter held its annual Father Son Banquet at Middletown High School with Will Shaffer and Thomas Black among the guest speakers.

Joseph Black Future Farmers of America William Shaffer Maurertown Winchester D. J. Howard Mr. Black Harry Cook Ross Lillard Stephens City Middletown-Stephens City Middletown

Black Makes Address Given by F F A Leader Sheridan

Black delivered the keynote address at the Sheridan F F A gathering with Shaf introducing the speaker. The piece notes it continued on page 7 column 3.

Sheridan Wyoming Shaf

Four-H Leaders Plan Year At Frederic County Parley

Four committees of the Frederick County 4-H Club Council met at the office of Miss Elizabeth Farrar to map activities for the coming year. The Constitution and By-Laws panel revised the code and will present a draft at a council meeting later in the month. Members include Nancy Harbaugh and others from Round Hill Gainesboro Middletown and leaders Mrs Mary Whitacre Margaret Larrick and Ashby Brumback. The finance committee discussed budgeting for the year with Mary Virginia among its members.

Frederick County 4-H Club Council Elizabeth Farrar I. Fred Stine Nancy Harbaugh Mr. View Earl Cather Round Hill Frances Braithwaite Gainesboro Orville Willey, Jr Middletown Mary Whitacre Margaret Larrick Ashby Brumback

Explosion Shatters Berkshire Mills Windows in Reading

An explosion shattered every window on the west side of Berkshire Knitting Mills in Reading Pennsylvania. The blast woke residents early and caused damage estimated in the thousands. No injuries were reported. Charles Tulley, county detective, could not confirm the cause, suggesting it might be a warning note.

Reading Berkshire Knitting Mills Charles Tulley

Mussolini's Son Marries Childhood Sweetheart in Rome

Vittorio Mussolini eldest son of the Duce marries his boyhood sweetheart Orsola Bulovi in the Mussolini Parish Church. The couple plans a honeymoon in Italy then a trip to the United States, where Vittorio seeks to study and pursue a future in the film industry.

Rome Vittorio Mussolini Duce Orsola Bulovi Mussolini Italy United States Vittorio

Old Maestro Joins Rival Band Leaders in 20 Minute Bout

Hollywood February reports Ben Bernie the old maestro fought a dancing heckler at the Cocoanut Grove. Bernie delivered a left hook after repeated taunts. the man collapsed and needed 30 minutes to revive. Bernie’s knuckles and two fingers were sprained. The assailant was a naval officer on leave and left after apologies.

Hollywood Ben Bernie Cocoanut Grove Withseses Bernie Colony Night Spot

Bodies Found in Louisville Ruins After Explosion

Firemen recovered four bodies from a three story brick building in Louisville after an explosion and fire. Several others, including children, were reported missing. One victim identified as Hattie Jackson 27. Gas leaks feared as flood damaged pipes raised danger around the block.

Louisville Hattie Jackson Cario Ill Ohio Lloyd Oller

Page to Direct Winchester Relief Campaign 1937

Dowell J. Howard announces W. Nelson Page postmaster will direct the Central Relief Association drive opening March 1 seeking 10000. Page cites business experience and civic work as assets. In 1936 Winchester had 277 relief cases. 1937 demands expected similar.

Dowell J. Howard The Central Relief Association W. Nelson Page Page Winchester

Antiques Sale Noted at Winchester Address

Sale of antiques listed for Thursday February 11 at 1 PM at 326 N Cameron St Winchester. Miles B Dean attached as the consignor with some OCR garble in the line.

Antiques N. Cameron St Winchester

Trade-In Watch Sale at Hodgson and Brown Jewelers

Liberal allowance offered for your old watch toward a new style watch. Look at your watch others do and judge you by it. It costs nothing to investigate. Hodgson and Brown Jewelers.

Hodgson & Brown, Jewelers

Love Takes a Flight As Her Romeo Snoozes

Twenty year old Florence Hurlbut fled by air from Excelsior Springs Missouri and may wed Harold Hulen after she reaches Newark New Jersey. Hulen, chained to a radiator outside her door, waits for her radio announced decision as Phil Baker lines up a broadcast appearance.

New York Fer. G Harold Hulen Excelsior Springs Florence Hurlbut Hulen Paul Baker Newark N. J Florence Hurl Newark Airport TWA Harold Florence Miss Hurlbut Phil Baker

Backus Wife Said To Be 18 In Rape Hearing

Watertown New York February hearing into a rape charge against Stanley Backus featured testimony from Leona Roshia Backus family and authorities about her age. Relatives claimed she was born in 1918, while police records cited a stated age of twelve. Leona testified briefly before being excused.

Watertown N. Y Leona Roshia Backus Mary Roshia Joseph Roshia Stanley Backus Leona Mercy Hospital Roberts Albany State Department of Health

Scout Week Proclaimed By City Mayor

Dr Charles R Anderson mayor proclaims Scout Week to honor the Boy Scouts of America marking the 27th anniversary since incorporation on February 8 1910 and congressional charter on June 15 1916. The Proclamation notes notable service to the nation and local communities.

Boy Scouts Charles R. Anderson Boy Scout Movement Boy Scouts of America Congress

Winchester Park Association Meeting Plans Pool

The Winchester Park Association will hold a regular meeting Monday evening February 8 at 8 in the City Hall council chamber. All members should attend as tentative swimming pool plans will be discussed. Fred W. Forney, President.

Winchester Park Association Fred W. Forney

Controversy Over Pressure on Pilots to Fly in Bad Weather

At the government air safety conference, Air Line Pilots' Association president Dave L. Benhncke said affidavits show pilots were pressured to fly despite poor conditions. Airline executives demanded specifics, noting affidavits include a Northwest Airlines crash near Kellogg Idaho, killing Pilot Joe Livermore and co-pilot. Mrs. Lorna Livermore alleged officials criticized her husband for interrupting a flight and asked if his job was too tough.

Washington Dave L. Benhncke Air Line Pilots’ Association Edgar §. Gorrell Air Transport Association Ce Benhncke Co. R. Smith American Air Lines Eddie Rickenbacker Eastern Air Lines W. A. Patterson United Air Lines Benhncke Randolph D-W. Va Magnuson D-Wash Costello D-Cal Congress Civil Airways Air Commerce Bureau Northwest Airlines Kellogg Idaho Joe Livermore Lorna D. Livermore Northwest Spokane Missoula Mont Seattle

President Roosevelt secrets on court plan revealed

Washington February 6. Roosevelt kept his judicial reorganization plan secret from the public. two of his secretaries learned of it only moments before it was released to Congress. Stephen T. Early knew the plan the night before while Marvin H. McIntyre and James Roosevelt were as surprised as reporters when the president met them at 11 a.m.

Washington Roosevelt Publc Congress Stephen T. Early Marvin H. McIntyre James Roosevelt

Most Cars Have Tags

Chief C. W. Hollis said officers found no violations in checks on cars reported unlicensed by the city. Only one case was reported and fined prior to the survey. About 165 automobiles were returned for personal property assessment with no city license records, many sold or in storage or disuse without state licenses. The issue emerged as council examined a petition by Ford Luttrell and others to abrogate the tax.

C. W. Hollis Hollis Ford Luttrell

Service Plans Complete for Charley Rouss Fire Company Memorial

The annual sermon and memorial service for Charley Rouss Fire Company is set for tomorrow at 3 PM at Capitol Theatre. The program lists prelude by Miss Helen Woore and multiple prayers, hymns, selections by Handley Glee Club, and a sermon on immortality by Rev. C Worthington Lowe. Members assemble at 2:30 PM at the hall and march to the theatre.

Charley Rouss Fire Company Capitol Theatre Helen Woore W. W. McIntyre Robert A. Whitten Handley Glee Club Andrew Bell Eugene Russell Hubert Sydenstricker C Worthington Lowe C. Worthington Lowe Othe Theatre

Leibowitz Arrives to Defend Mrs Trader in Maryland Murder Case

Samuel Leibowitz, famed New York criminal lawyer, reached Berlin Maryland to lead defense of Jeannette B Trader charged with murdering her husband Clarence Trader. He met with defense attorney John L Sanford Jr and investigator John Terry before planning to visit Trader in Snow Hill jail and discuss venue options. He and associates then headed to Stockton to meet co defense counsel Godfrey Childs amid ongoing venue questions.

Berlin Samuel Leibowitz New York Jeannette B. Trader Leibowitz John Terry John L. Sanford, Jr Trader Sanford Terry Stockton Clarence J. Trader Godfrey Childs Pocomoke

Rouss Fire Co Annual Sermon Notice

All members of the Charley Rouss Fire Company are requested to meet at the engine house Sunday afternoon February 7 at 2 30 to attend the annual sermon and memorial service to be held at the Capitol. D Weaver, Pres.

Charley Rouss Fire Company Capitol Aan D. Weaver

Baby Popularity Contest Standings Listed

The standings for the Baby Popularity Contest are led by Winchester Seed with 345 955 votes, Timberlake 337 305, A C Oates 331 840, and Men's Shop 318 205. Other notable entries include Golden Glow 276 930, Moling and Cather 228 869, Rhodes Drug Store 218 015, Gas Company 214 750, and Parker's Grocery 182 695.

Winchester Seed Timberlake A. C. Oates Vecess Golden Glow Veess Moling and Cather Shopping Centre Rhodes Drug Store Gas Company Jeter Beer Fee Sanitary Eaeer Hodgson and Brown

We'll Take Their Baby and Look At It Court Reform Row

A House Committee set Tuesday for first Congressional consideration of President Roosevelt's court reform plan. Chairman Sumners warned the proposal, with two main phases on retirement and government intervention, had triggered a heated Capitol Hill battle and broad protests.

Washington House Roosevelt Capitol Hill Sumners Texas Judiciary Committee Congress van Nuys D-Ind Burke D-Neb Senate Judiciary Committee Supreme Court Hughes Sabe Capitol Charles West White House Garner Bankhead Robinson Dark Byrnes D-Sc Rayburn Dtexas Buchanan Dexas Republcans New York Hoover Wall Street

Friendship Square Dance Next Tuesday

The Friendship Fire Company hosts a square dance at I ton's Dance Hall on South Lou doun street Tuesday evening February 9 to raise funds for the company trick fund. Harry Lewis is master of ceremonies with Capt. Richard Boxwell assisting.

Friendship Fire Company Iton’s South Loudoun Street Trick Fund Harry Lewis Ceremonis Richard Boxwell

Virginia Official Leads West Virginia Kentucky Educators to White House

Dr. Sydney B. Hall Virginia superintendent of public instruction and educators from West Virginia and Kentucky visited the White House describing the event as a purely social call.

Washington Sydney B. Hall Virginia

Special Prices for Four 6 00x16 Tires on Easy Terms

Four 6 00x16 slightly used tires offered on easy terms by Cammer Tire Co. located at Braddock and Boscawen Streets, Cp-kbh.

Cammer ‘Tire Co Braddock & Boscawen

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Murphy Joseph H. Black Finance Committee Mary Virginia Cairo River Mr. Page Love Romeo Kansas City Backus Tell Court Park Association Meeting Ask House Committee Rouss Fire CO Parker’s Grocery Miller and Anderson Chapman Motor Pingley and Carper Rite Way Oo Ith Ces Baker and Anderson Buncutter Tire Jolliffe Studio Judiciary Group
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