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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1938

Page

12

Brightly Hued Shoes For Men

In Chicago at the National Shoe Fair, 200000 pairs showcased revolutionary styles. Beach clogs with cork soles and sail cloth uppers appeal to taller silhouettes, while evening models use lighter materials like balsa wood. For men, flamboyant colors dominate with blue, copper reds, wine shades, and strawberry pink appearing in both sexes.

Chicago National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association National Shoe Retailers Association

Cinderella Secret Is Out

New York report reveals Helga a chamber maid in a Midtown hotel learns she is the dinner guest’s companion in an exclusive supper dance room. The twenty two year old Oslo native aims to become a hotel director after nightly duties, switching to a costly suite by night.

New York Helga Helga Gundersen Oslo Norway Detroit River

Bullet Wound Proves Fatal in Norfolk holdup

Norfolk, Jan. 6. William Herrick died from a chest wound received during an attempted holdup near his home on December 21. Herrick, shot as he walked from his fish market, was with J. T. Murden when the bandits ordered them to surrender. Herrick reportedly carried large sums and a pistol, drew it as the assailants fired, and collapsed on the sidewalk.

Norfolk William Herrick J. T. Murden Morden

Insurance service outreach in Winchester Virginia

Local ad invites property owners to inquire about complete insurance services. Promises helpful options and urges readers to investigate today from Winchester Virginia advertisers.

DAILY CROSS WORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN CLUES

Crossword puzzle clues read in garbled form with across and down lists. Readers must decipher numbers letters and indicated word lengths to fill a grid. The mixed fragments mention locations like Germany and India and include several partial clue cues across multiple entries.

Lessons From Men Who Beat Death And Prove Time Wrong

The speaker recalls Francis J. Heney a frail youth who became a famed U S criminal attorney and survived a gunshot in court. He cites Theodore Roosevelt and Sir Ernest Shackleton overcoming illness through endurance and outdoor living to urge perseverance against ill health. A friend’s telegram underscores prompt action and faith in memory and reliability.

Will Theodore Roosevelt North Dakota Sir Ernest Shackleton South Pole Shackleton

Indictments Hit Roanoke in Vice Probe

Twelve indictments charging vice activity were returned by the federal grand jury in Roanoke Virginia after a day and a half of hearings. Ten named defendants include Robert Clayton St Clair Walter Capell R B Myers Samuel Nelms Byron Foutz James Spain John Marshall Jack Greer W M Coffey and R P Preddy. The cases involve conspiracy to transport women in interstate commerce for immoral purposes and multiple overt acts. Some defendants accused of transporting abducted women across states including Maryland North Carolina Pennsylvania Alabama and Florida.

Roanoke United States District Court Indiicments Robert Clayton St. Clair Dewey St. Clair Walter S. Capell R. B Myers Joe Myers Samuel Preston Nelms Byron James Abram Foutz James Edward Spain John Junior Marshall Jack Greer W. M. Coffey R. P. Preddy Maryland North Carolina Pennsylvania Alabama Florida

Madison Man Is Held In Slaying

James Twyman faced a circuit court defense in Charlottesville area murder case. Eugene Key, assistant manager at a Charlottesville store, died from a stabbing at a filling station north of Charlottesville months earlier. Ten Commonwealth witnesses testified. none identified Twyman as the attacker. O L Hoffman, station owner, said he was not present and treated Key after the wound. court officials anticipated filling remaining defense witnesses and a possible jury verdict around noon tomorrow.

Madison James Twyman Eugene Key Charlottesville Key O. L. Hoffman Lemuel Smith

Pittsylvania Deputy Shot During Warrant Action

Pittsylvania County Deputy Sheriff E. B. Kirks was wounded in the stomach by a shotgun blast fired through a front door while executing a search warrant near Schoolfield. He was treated and the deputy discharged 18 shot. Garrett was jailed on felonious assault charges after the incident. Officer Melton said the gun was reloaded inside and liquor was poured from a window before the entry.

Danville Pittsylvania County E. B. Kirks Bea Pe’ Aappo G Garrett Schoolfield Kirks Garrett J. R. Melton

Convict Walker Preached While On the Run

Frank Walker, fugitive from West Virginia State Prison for robbery and a storekeeper shooting, toured New York and Connecticut as an evangelist. Credit men reclaiming a truck in Woodstock say he preached against crime and had a large following. He was arrested and returned to the WV prison.

Woodstock West Virginia Moundsville Frank Walker New York Connecticut Walker Virginia West Virginia Penal Institution

Roanoke Cashier Sentenced to Camp Lee for Misappropriation

Rosser Tucker, former cashier of the Colonial American National Bank of Roanoke, received a two and a half year sentence at Camp Lee from Judge John Paul after pleading guilty to misappropriation and false entry charges. He was indicted in Harrisonburg in October and reported to Camp Lee this afternoon.

Roanoke Rosser Tucker Colonial-American National Bank of Camp Lee John Paul Western District Federal Court Tucker Harrisonburg

Missions Drive Sets $39 442 Virginia Synod Goal

Presbyterian Churches in the Virginia synod are urged to raise 39 442 as the synod's contribution to a 225 000 foreign mission fund. Joseph Dunglinson, synod foreign mission chairman, released figures listing gifts from East Hanover Lexington Montgomery Norfolk Potomac Roanoke West Hanover and Winchester with varying amounts.

Richmond Virginia Synod Synod Southern Presbyterian Foreign Mission Committee Joseph Dunglinson Synod Foreign Mission East Hanover Lexington Montgomery Norfolk Potomac Roanoke West Hanover Winchester

Thelman Mauzy Weekend Visit and Local Calls Wrap

Miss Thelman Mauzy, employed in Winchester, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs D W Mauzy. Numerous local families visited relatives and friends in Unger's Store area including the Bohrers, Shrouts, Dick family, Crossens, and Luttrell, with several dinners and calls noted across the community.

W. Va O. H. Phillips Whitacre Virginia Bohrer D. W. Mauzy Vermont Crossen Fred Bohrer Hunter Senecadiver Clark Reva Freeda Leon Rosser Shade Martinsburg Seymour Bohrer Doyle Dick and Marvin Leslie Luttrell

Rainfall Averages For Indies 24 Year Period 1913 1936

Precipitation figures show monthly and annual averages for the Indies based on 24 years of data from 1913 through 1936. January through December monthly means are listed with a total annual average of 4.74 inches for Winchester Research data.

Indies Winchester Research

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