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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1937

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Wisehaupt to lecture in Winchester on sales and advertising

Howard J. Wisehaupt nationally known analyst and sales counsellor will speak at Handley Library auditorium in Winchester on Jan 18 19 20. Lectures start 8 pm end 9 pm free for ticket holders. He will cover improving personality selling skills and retailer profits through self improvement.

Winchester Evening Star Howard J. Wisehaupt Handley Library Wisehaupt Winchester Evening Star United States Chambers of Commerce

Originality vs the defeatist theory in the Anglican Magazine

Nat Gen Harbord argues against the defeatist view that there is nothing new under the sun. Originality comes from combining existing ideas with patient effort. Geniuses are ordinary people using their powers, and every person can be original through time, patience, and discovery.

Aemlican J. G. Harbord

Square Dance at The Golden Slipper Event

Square dance at The Golden Slipper, formerly the Appleway, takes place Saturday January 16 with order and instruction announced for attendees.

Mrs Garvin Dies At Gore In Frederick County

Mrs Virginia Smith Garvin wife of M C Garvin prominent Gore resident and president of Western Frederick Bank died at home in Gore after a week long pneumonia illness She passed away about five minutes before five o clock He was receiving treatment in Memorial Hospital for influenza aftereffects His condition had improved but he could not attend the funeral

Virginia Smith Garvin M. C. Garvin Gore Frederick County Western Frederick Bank Mr. Garvin Memorial Hospital

Palace Theatre Baby Popularity Contest In Progress

Photographs of 85 babies on display near the Palace Theatre attract pedestrians who vote for their favorites. The Preliminary Contest determines who enters the final next Thursday as older siblings also campaign. A daily vote chart accompanies the lineup.

Palace Theatre

Minor Auto Crash Reported in Martinsburg Pike Incident

A minor automobile accident caused about 35 dollars damage to the vehicle of R. F. Wilkins was reported this morning. State Officer R E Bayliss said a truck driven by J W Price on a freight route over Martinsburg Pike struck the Price automobile which was parked. Price reportedly assumed responsibility for the accident.

R. F. Wilkins R. E. Bayliss J. W. Price Martinsburg Pike Price

Services To End Tonight In Week Of Prayer

The Winchester Ministerial Association sponsors a concluding service with Rev W W McIntyre presiding elder of the M E Church South to preach at Loudoun Street Presbyterian. Dudley will conduct the email and Presbyterian Choir will lead the music. Last night Rev Herman McKay of Market Street Methodist Church delivered a sermon on Why Pray to a large congregation. Summary of the sermon notes that understanding prayer clarifies how it helps us.

Winchester Ministerial Association W. W. McIntyre M. E. Church South Loudoun Street Presbyterian Dudley Wil Emai Presbyterian Choir Herman McKay Market Street Methodist Church

Recreation Meet Opens in Frederick for WPA Leaders

A three day conference of Emergency Education National Youth Administration and Recreation leaders opened this morning at the Recreation center on North Cameron street. Weston McDaniel of Winchester now in Richmond as recreation counsellor for Virginia leads sessions assisted by Mrs. Helen Lovejoy and Mrs. Myrtle Chrismore. The morning program featured welcomes and talks on Recreation For All Groups leadership and Virginia program objectives. The afternoon covered Training For Leadership discussions on community recreation and game activities with an evaluation of day one by Leon Block.

National Youth Administration WPA Frederick Warren Shenandoah North Cameron Street Weston McDaniel Winchester Richmond Virginia Helen Lovejoy Myrtle Chrismore Chrismore Comneee Sen Dea

Announcement of Mr John P Lamb joins Miller's Drug

Mr John P Lamb after 31 years with Bakers Drug becomes permanently connected with Miller's Drug in Winchester. The note promotes The Oldest Drug Store Special Saturday featuring Eyes cookies and other items, listing prices and a public service advertisement with local civic details.

John P. Lamb Baker's Drug Miller’s Drug Winchester Doz Home Dem

Fighting Along Spain’s Southern Front War Flares as Italy Germany Push to Draw Britain In

A volatile clash on Spain’s southern coast sees 20 000 Fascist troops advancing from Estepona toward Malaga amid government air attacks on warships. Rome discusses Italian and German help for fascists if Britain joins an anti Bolshevik bloc, while London and Paris weigh diplomatic traps and protection of Spain. French fleet moves toward Africa as tensions rise on the coast.

Associated Press Spain Italy Germany Estepona Malaga Marbella Rome Britain France Europe Wilhelm Goering Duce London Soviet Russia Morocco

Middletown Civic League to Hold Meeting Thursday

It was learned today that the Middletown Civic League will meet Thursday evening, January 21. Julian Eberly will be in charge of the program.

Middletown

Recognition of Lansing Employes Express Mild Disappointment

Lansing workers express mild dissatisfaction as Fisher Body plants are to be evacuated amid a general GM UAW truce. About 50 union members gathered at the local and headquarters while hopes rise for a collective bargaining agreement and formal recognition of the UAW as the exclusive bargaining agent. Sit down strikers await marching out by Monday as peace terms reach the industry-wide dispute.

Lansing Fisher Washington Jan John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization General Motors Corporation United Automobile Workers Automobile Workers Union Lewis General Motors Flint Mich Union Detroit General Motors Automotive

Jewelry Stolen From Solenberger Apartment in Piccadilly

Old money valued at hundreds of dollars and a collection of jewelry were taken yesterday from the Solenberger apartment at Piccadilly and Washington. Chief Hollis suspects an out of town thief, entering between 8:40 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. while the couple was away. Loss discovered about 9:30 p.m. including a platinum watch, rings, bracelets, a sunburst, links, a carving set, and other items stored in a cedar chest. Value estimated between $250 and $350 for most items, with about $100 in old money missing.

Ansel B. Solenberger Piccadilly Washington Street C. W. Hollis Mary Opal Robinson

Spotlight Shunned By Singing Mouse In Damp Place

Edith He the singing mouse from Salisbury Maryland shuns the spotlight after a radio debut that drew praise from officials and listeners. Station WJSV program director Ted Land says the mouse performs better in a dark damp place and it moves about a lot while singing. Salisbury men George Morris and John Bickerson found the chirping mouse in a farmhouse pantry and brought it to Washington. They named it Edith He amid doubt whether it sings bass or soprano. Long did not forecast future plans for Edith He tied to a possible news reel contract based on performance.

Washington Edith He Singing Mouse Salisbury Broadcastig Ted Land WJSV Edith George Morris John Bickerson Long

Faked Telegram Fleeing $860 Racketeers Suspect

A crude faked telegram and a traced long distance call were believed used to fleece Mrs. Robert Mc Glass of $860. The message claimed a Mr Harris would deliver a package and that she should pay $860, signed R M Glass. Police branded the scheme a racket, possibly tied to someone with a boat passenger list.

Washington, D. C Robert Mc. Glass Bermuda Messa Harris Western Union Postal Telegraph J. Gray Beverley South Washington Street Beverley Telegraph Company

Officer Dies Of Pneumonia In Civilian Conservation Corps

Captain Allen Burner 45, commander of Area 2 CCC with headquarters in Winchester, died of pneumonia at Memorial Hospital. A South Carolina native and former Coast Artillery officer, he had been ill since Wednesday and was assigned to his post for three months. His body was sent to Columbia for military rites. survived by wife, a son, and his mother.

Allen Burner Civilian Conservation Corps Winchester Memorial Boital Burner South Carolina Columbia CCC

Vestries Elected for Clarke County Churches

In Berryville and nearby areas the Cunningham Chapel Parish Boyce Millwood and Grace Episcopal Church elected their vestries for the new year at joint and separate meetings. Reports highlighted progress across parishes with Burwell as senior warden and Mary F. Page treasurer. a memorial tablet dedication for Col Richard Henry Lee and family was also held.

Berryville Cunningham Chapel Boyce and Millwood Grace Episcopal Church George H. Burwell Kenneth N. Gilpin Courtney B. Jones Edward G. Butler B. O.F. Randolph Edward A. Lindsey Joseph W. Lewis Henry P. Mitchell C. van Deventer J. L. Carper William B. Watkins Richard R. Whiting Mary F. Page Nettie Yowell Kennedy Edsall H. P. Mitchell Grace Church A. F. Robertson B. E. LaFollette Benjamin Crampton G. Kenneth Levi Louis Tucker S. F. Baughman Parish Aid Chancel Guild Rectory Guild Woman's Auxiliary

Lynch Fever In New York

New York January 15 An angry mob pressed for lynching after Harlem slayer Major Greene 33 was brought from Queens County jail for trial on February 1 Sheriff Jaeger promised no lynch law and ordered extra precautions including a steel van and courtroom cordon to guard Greene during his transit and trial preparations.

New York Major Greene Harlem Ahr G. Jaefer Queens County Jaeger Queens Greene

Bank of Clarke stockholders meet for annual session

The Bank of Clarke County held its annual meeting with 1368 shares represented of 2000 outstanding. Cashier report showed earnings rise, a 4 percent dividend paid, and $7,432.50 added to undivided profits. Assets reached $119,037.67 for 1936 to 1937, total resources $777,738.29. Directors elected: W. A. Bradford, E. G. Coiner, J. M. H. Clagett, E. Blackburn Moore, A. Garland Williams, Ralph N. Dorsey, Kenneth N. Gilpin, Henry P. Mitchell, J. G. Burch, C. H. Iden. Officers named: W. A. Bradford president, Roy E. Potts cashier, Nicholas F. Morrison assistant cashier, Julian Glascock teller, Mary V. Webb note clerk, William Barnett and Carl Rogers bookkeepers. Boyce branch: Cornelius VanDeventer manager, Lelia VanDeventer assistant manager.

Berryville Bank of Clarke County W. A. Bradford E. G. Coiner J. M. H. Clagett E. Blackburn Moore A. Garland Williams Ralph N., Dorsey Kenneth N. Gilpin Henry P. Mitchell J. G. Burch C. H. Iden Roy E. Potts Nicholas F. Morrison Julian Glascock Mary V. Webb William Barnett Carl Rogers Boyce Cornelius VanDeventer Lelia VanDeventer

Chuck and Rays Open FBI Weekend Hours

Wanted at once to find owner or good home for fine female beagle hound. Phone 41 J or 629 J. Local ad noting weekend opening and contact details.

Kidnap Case Grows Hotter in Charles Mattson Mystery

Federal investigators questioned ex-convicts Fred Haynes and Lee Fowler in Tacoma and nearby sites as they chase the Mattson kidnapper. A jail blockade and new clues including a blue clay pit, blood stained clothing, a stolen auto, and a hammer surfaced as detectives press for the whereabouts of the 10 year old’s kidnapper and ransom.

Tacoma Wash Fred Orrin Haynes Lee Haskell Fowler Charles Mattson Haynes Seattle Rshall Stafford Folsom Calif Scrafford Fowler Bellingham Charles Mattson Lingham Lee Federal Bureau of Investigation William Cole Fred Haynes California Cole San Jose George W. Lyle Everett

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