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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1938

Page

2

Construction Of Airport May Start In Near Future

Perkinson says, annual financial report presented by Mr. Baker shows total receipts of 395000 plus for the year ending December 31. Revenue receipts include tea taxes, licenses, water and sewer taxes, and bank tax with notable increases. Disbursements rose with operating costs and warrants. year end balance stands at about 65 thousand with savings of 34 thousand. Bond funds nearly exhausted, leaving 2643.48 spendable remaining from a 500000 issue approved by the people.

Perkinson W. A. Baker General and Savings Fund Yiea Baker

Urged To Pay For T B Seals

The District Nurse Association met to urge remittance for Christmas seals sold to benefit the tuberculosis fund. Mrs. John L. Kater asked those who received seals by mail and have not paid to remit or return them. Nurses reported many sore throats and grippe cases, two diphtheria cases, one scarlet fever case, and numerous health activities.

District Nurse Association Court House H. D. Fuller John L. Kater Tuberculosis Fund Winchester Memorial Hospital Hostor

BINGO WORKERS ROBBED AT PATTERSON ELKS CLUB

Three employees of a Newark company running a bingo game at the Paterson Elks Club were held up by seven gunmen early today and robbed of 1028 dollars.

Passaic, N. J Newark Paterson Elks’ Club

City to Enforce Garbage Ordinance and Appeal to Residents

Common Council referred enforcement to the Police Department and City Manager. Chief Hollis and City Manager Field urged citizens to comply. Contractor R C Clem handles collections with new balers for paper and cans. Wet garbage must go in metal covered containers. ashes require tight containers. A few noncompliers may face fines of 2 to 5 dollars. only Clem is authorized to collect refuse.

Common Council Hollis Field R. C. Clem

Dr McKee Addresses Rotary Luncheon on Medical Advances

Dr J B McKee spoke to the Rotary Club on insulin for diabetes pneumonia serum and streptococci treatments. The regular Rotary meeting will be waived next week for Rural Urban night with Lions and Kiwanians. Each club member hosts a county guest at the Thursday night observance.

J. B. McKee Rotary Club McKee Rotary Lions

Young County Matron Evelyn E. Christian Dies in Hospital

Mrs. Evelyn E. Christian 21 mother of two, wife of Elmer Christian of Mt. Williams died yesterday at 3 45 PM in Winchester Memorial Hospital after complications. Born January 12, 1917 in Bunker Hill West Virginia she is survived by her husband two children five brothers and seven sisters and her mother. Final arrangements are pending with burial planned at Mt Hebron.

Evelyn E. Christian Elmer Christian Mt. Williams Winchester Memorial Hospital Milda Jerry Miller Earl Holmes Roy Howard New York City Margaret Edna Allamong Goldin Brill Bertha Wilson Charles Town W. Va Gladys Cochran Nottingham Ola Racey

Charter Granted for Front Royal Hospital Inc

A charter providing for a maximum capital of 50 000 has been granted for the Front Royal Hospital Inc. in Front Royal Virginia. The plan calls for a fireproof 30 bed facility with Dr William E Lynn as president and Dr W R Bishop as vice president. Also named as officers are H F Minter secretary treasurer and Dr James Rountree on the board of directors.

Front Royal Front Royal Hospital, Inc State Corporation Commission H. F. Minter William E. Lynn W. R. Bishop James Rountree Lynn University of Virginia Bishop CCC Roanoke College Medical College of Virginia Rountree Baylor University Columbia University

Theodore Roosevelt Laid to Rest at Cove Neck Shrine

At Cove Neck New York on January 6 mourners gather at the grave of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty sixth president who never knew neutral ground. They mark the nineteenth anniversary of his death as an old band of friends keeps vigil at the iron fenced burial site.

Cove Neck N. Y Greatheart Theodore Roosevelt

Last days of pirate Black Jack Morgan aboard yacht

Federal witnesses testified before a grand jury about the final hours of the pirate Black Jack Morgan aboard the yacht Aaffe. Crewmen Robert Horne and George Spernak, in U S custody, admitted they killed Morgan by casting him to sharks off the Mexican coast.

Los Angeles Black Jack Morgan United States Marshall’s Office Robert Horne George Spernak John Hanson

Pennsylvania Seeks Return of Youth Suspect in Norristown Murder

Louisville dispatch reports Pennsylvania requests the return of Wendell Forest Bowers aged 19, charged with murdering Mrs. Wilma V. Carpenter in Norristown on December 13. Montgomery County officials push to prioritize the murder charge over two storehouse breaking indictments in Jefferson County.

Louisville Pensylvania Wendell Forest Bowers Wilma V. Carpenter Norristown John E. Flynn Montgomery County Merit O'Neal Pennsylvania Bowers Jefferson County

French freighter Guarajua aground near Las Palmas

The 4,282 ton French freighter Guarajua wirelessed from Marseille that it is aground at Las Palmas in the Canary Islands held by Spanish insurgents. With limited information, owners fear for the ship and its 45 crew members.

Marseilles France Las Palmas Canary Islands

Auto Union Trims Costs in Detroit Economy Move

Office workers of the United Automobile Workers union suspend work after Homer Martin announces headquarters staff reduction. William Munger says no strike is planned. George Adcsn seeks immediate hearings for stenographers clerks switchboard operators and organizers.

Detroit United Automobile Workers Union Homer Martin International William Munger George Adcnes

Supervisor Plans City Visit for Hangar Start at Airport

WPA air port supervisor Allan C. Perkinson of Richmond aims to visit Winchester next week to initiate construction of a modern steel hangar at the new municipal airport. The city granted 1500 dollars. the state will advance about half the cost, enabling use of the site with two 1800 foot runways and future expansion. Valley Airways holds a permit to operate the field, relieving the city of that duty.

Allan C. Perkinson WPA Richmond Arthur M. Field Winchester Mr. Field State P'*hwar Department Valley Airways

Death Calls John Casey Druggist

John O Neill Casey a South Ardmore Pa drug merchant died at home in Merwyd near Philadelphia after a long heart illness. Funeral services will be held in Philadelphia and a burial at Catholic Cemetery will follow with Rev Father R E Hannon officiating. pallbearers listed include William T Sullivan O L Jamison Thomas J Trier Bernard Sullivan and Lawrence Sullivan. Casey married Miss Katherine Fitzpatrick and is survived by his widow two sisters Mary Casey and Mrs Joseph Darby and two brothers Thomas J and William J Casey. The funeral party is expected to arrive in the city between 4 and 430 PM.

John O'Neill Casey South Ardmore Merwyd Philadelphia R. E. Hannon Church of the Sacred Heart William T. Sullivan O. L. Jamison Thomas J. Trier Bernard Lawrence Sullivan Thomas McGrail Parkersburg W. Va Casey Katherine Fitzpatrick William Fitzpatrick City Mary Casey Joseph Darby Thomas J William J. Casey

Navy Plans Major Planes Move To Pearl Harbor

The United States Navy will fly 42 patrol and bombing planes from San Diego to Hawaii to strengthen Pacific air power. Eighteen planes will depart January 19 for Pearl Harbor under Lieut.-Com. S. B. Warner, then 12 in late July or August, and the final 12 in November.

San Diego Calif United States Navy Hawaii Pacific Com. S. B. Warner Pearl Harbor Honolulu

Evening Star Subscription Note in Winchester

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Winchester

Markets Report From Baltimore and Philadelphia Exchanges

Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes show mixed activity for livestock and produce on Jan 6. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep varied with steers and feeders steady to higher while hogs and some dairy prices eased. poultry and eggs held steady across regional listings.

Baltimore Philadelphia U. S. Dept. Agri Chicago Livestock Chicago

Local wholesale market prices for corn and feed products

The Star lists daily local market rates for patent and common corn by bag and barrel, shelled and new shelled corn, corn meal in 10 and 5 pound sacks, middlings, screenings, feed oats, and related items with unit prices.

Bose Ecole Ey Aisha Sike Hiesata Turkey Towyr Star Oranda

Wheat futures climb to new highs as Canada potential imports loom

Chicago widely cited gains push wheat May to 96 1/4, July 89 7/8, Sept 88 5/8 as markets react to tight supplies and possible Canadian imports. Cash grain in Chicago shows mixed bids with No 3 yellow corn at 60-61 1/2 cents and soy beans near 98-99 cents. Baltimore and Winchester report local grain prices with No 2 red winter at 99 1/2 cents and yellow corn about 60 cents.

Chicago Winnipeg Canada United States Baltimore Grains Baltimore Winchester Grain

Industrial Stocks Rally On Gains Across Markets

New York January 6 industrial stocks rose on the recovery trend with gains up to four points. Some wide swings occurred but many favorites closed near day highs as profit taking trimmed advances. Foreign currency moved little with sterling at 5 dollars 16 1/2 cents and the franc at 3.39 1/2 cents.

New York

Trustee Sale of Desirable Country Home Near Winchester VA

Public auction to sell the home of the late Nathan H. Lewis near Bethel Church five miles northwest of Winchester Virginia. The 25 acre property includes a six room house and barn with immediate possession. sale January 29, 1938 in front of the Winchester Court House. Terms require one third cash with balance via two annual notes secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn. M. M. Lynch, Trustee.

Court House Winchester Virginia Nathan H. Lewis Bethel Church Frederick Grade B. F. Unger M. M. Lynch

Kiwanis Club Elects Officers for Next Year

Kiwanis Club installs officers for the new year led by President-elect Robin son. E. C. Brooks becomes vice president and Andrew Bell secretary treasurer. Directors include Bean Grove Jones Kerlin Miller Peery and Grove White. Attendance averaged 64.83 percent with eight new members and several transfers reinstated.

Cc. Roacher Robinson Xana Club C. Brooks Andrew Bell E. P. Bean A. B. Grove L. P. Jones R. H. Kerlin L. I. Miller W. A. Peery F. Grove White Cooper B. J. Keenan J. Curtis Frey G. E. Harbaugh W. R. Strader W. M. Shade Dr. C. B. Harlee H. G. Brown R. E. Buncutter E. B. Cooper J. C. Oakes Clark Smith Laurens Jones W. B. Goode S. C. Brooks H.C. Sheetz H. W. Ebert Bell Robinson Capital District Alexander Hagerstown Gov. Bell Edward D. Grove, Jr Frederick Charles Hollis Staunton Lawrence C. Hollis Ansel Solenberger H. C. Sheetz Jesse Oakes Philip Williams T. Russell Cather George G. Snarr Garland Quarles Wendell B. Goode W. Alan Peery J. Curtis Fray Eugene B. Cooer Sam C. Brooks George Ea E. P. Bean Ancell Groves Arthur Robinson Clark M. Smith R. Ed. Buncutter Harae Ebert Eugene B. Cooper Dr. I. Pifer Joe Kuykendall Fadl Ng Rhodes Weakley

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