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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1937

Page

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Parley To End General Motors Strike Collapses

The GM peace talks with the United Automobile Workers break down after a brief meeting. GM reports limited telegraph and phone notices, with workers in Cadillac parts, Cleveland offices, and Anderson police reports reflecting the disruption.

General Motor Corporation Detroit Homer Martin United Automobile Workers of America General Motors PY General Motors Corporation General Motors W. S. Knudsen Parts Department Cadillac Messrs. Martin Brophy Teley Cleveland Norwood Anderson Harry R. Baldwin Ind

Inauguration Day Eyed With Broad Coverage Across Nations

MR WINCHESTER predicts a big inauguration day next Wednesday with wide attention in Washington. He notes older inaugurals felt more matter of fact as travel was hard. today announcers on motorcycles, cars, and foot will relay events, while newspapers provide a permanent record for global audiences.

Washington

Demand For Tickets To Hear Analyst Is Keen

The Handley Library auditorium will host Howard J. Wisehaupt for the first of three lectures on business and sales building tonight at 8. Tickets are free by pickup at the Winchester Evening Star office. Wisehaupt, a nationally known businessman, opens with How To Influence People and will present two further topics this week.

Handley Library Howard J. Wisehaupt Winchester Evening Star Wisehaupt

Slain Couple Found Near Oakwood Cemetery in Alabama

In Montgomery on January 18 a young white woman and a 30 year old mill worker were found slain along a briar path behind Oakwood cemetery. Coroner M. P. Kirkpatrick cited jealousy as the probable motive. The woman identified as Dora Bullard and the man as Leon K. Nichols, with brutal wounds suggesting a knife or razor attack.

Montgomery Ala Oakwood Cemetery M. P. Kirkpatrick Dora Bullard Leon K. Nichols John Mosley Kirkpatrick Scott Ward

Teachers To Tour Henrico And Warren Counties

Frederick County public schools supervisor Miss Anne Starling announced groups of teachers will tour observation sites in Henrico and Warren counties through January. The itinerary includes multiple schools across the state.

Anne Starling Frederick County Henrico Warren

Evening Star Reports High Pinfall in Ladies League

The Evening Star notes last Friday night at the Health Center that its total pinfall of 1,393 led the Evening Star Ladies' League. Hershey Pints had 1,358 and Shopping Centre 1,326 as second and third, with other totals listed for Boyce, Beta Sigma Phi, G. A. A., Lions, Little Theatre, Northern Virginia, Handley, and J. C. Penney Co.

Evening Star Hershey Boyce Beta Sigma Phi Lions Little Theatre Northern Virginia Handley J. C. Penney Co

Three Shot In Frederick County Weekend Attacks

Two shootings occurred over the weekend, one at Kernstown’s Golden Slipper camp and another on North Kent Street in Winchester. Victims include Russell Copeland and Ollie Tobin, both wounded, with Newton Williams badly struck in the chest. Suspect Guy Mays is jailed. Mary Wolford held. Mays pursued.

Frederick County Kernstown North Kent Street Russell Copeland Stephens City Memorial Hospital Ollie Tobin Copeland Newton Williams Winchester Guy Mays Cumberland Mary Wolford Kent Street Mays Cogeland Tobin Roadhouse Golden Slipper Appleway G. M. Frye Harry Mays Helen Corbin Dorothy Swartz Mr. Frye

Attack Fatal To Mr. Cather

Wilbur E. Cather a prominent Frederick county fruit grower and business man died at his North Frederick road home after a heart ailment. He was struck in his automobile near Stine's Chapel on Thursday night and died Sunday morning after failing to respond to medical care.

Wilbur E. Cather Frederick County North Frederick Road Stine’s Chapel Cather Winchester

First Round Of Palace Theatre Baby Popularity Contest Ends Tomorrow

The first round of the Palace Theatre Evening Star Baby Popularity Contest ends tomorrow with Tuesday as the last voting day. Mail ballots accepted until noon Wednesday and 20 preliminary winners and their votes will be announced in The Winchester Evening Star on Thursday.

Palace Theatre Evening Star Winchester Evening Star Thursay Winchester Evening Star Palace

Rev Dr William Page Dame Dies After Heart Attack

The Rev Dr William Page Dame 61 former rector of St Johns parish Worthington Valley died in Baltimore at 5 am after a recurring heart attack. He had been ill since Christmas in the Church Home and Infirmary where he was a patient for several days. Born to a Virginia Maryland Episcopal family, he was educated at Episcopal High School UVA and Virginia Theological Seminary. He was associated with his father at Memorial Church in Baltimore before serving at St Johns. He appeared to improve but suffered a final attack. Funeral Wednesday will follow the bereavement.

William Page Dame Virginia Maryland Protestant Episcopal Church Church Baltimore Dame St. John’s Worthington Valley William Meade Dame Memorial Church Susan Meade Funsten Edwin S. Hinks Robert M. Ward Winchester Nelson Page Dame Richmond Episcopal High School Alexandria University of Virginia Virginia Theological Seminary

Death Claims Mr. Whitacre in Frederick County

Frederick M. Whitacre of Frederick county died suddenly of a heart attack about noon at his home 8028 Kent street. He had lived in the city about ten years and previously near Grimes. He worked for T D Cather and led a barrel shop foreman on North Cameron street. Survived by widow Lula McCarty and two daughters Mrs George Newlin and Mrs Paul Carper, and a brother Ambrose Whitacre of Darkesville. He was born October 1 1888 near DeHaven.

Frederick M. Whitacre Frederick County Kent Street Mr. Whitacre Grimes T. D. Cather Cameron Street Order of Mechanics Whitacre DeHaven Henry Jane Whitacre Lula McCarty George

Sheriff Is Involved In A Shooting

Madison Ga January 18. A H Booth Morgan county police chief said he was holding Sheriff W A Reynolds Greene county awaiting results of wounds suffered by Mrs. Della Mae Armour of Greensboro at Rutledge railroad station. Armour had a pistol wound to the abdomen and a fifty fifty chance of recovery. Reynolds, 45 and father of four, was charged with assault with intent to murder. Three witnesses were present but motives remain undisclosed.

Madison A. H. Booth Morgan County W. A. Reynolds Greene County Rutledge Della Mae Armour Greensboro Booth

Lions Club Ladies Night At George Washington Hotel

About 150 members and guests are expected for Lions Club Ladies Night at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow at 7 PM Officers said the event will feature novelty acts and a standout performance by J Harold Lawrence of Richmond a blind musician and vocalist of unusual ability and proven talent.

Lions Club George Washington Hotel J. Harold Lawrence Richmond Page Nine

Mrs. Emma Crabill Dies in Winchester at 69

Emma Snapp Crabill wife of J S Crabill merchant of Frederick county died at 8 pm Saturday at her home 804 Amherst street after a long illness She was 68 years old born November 8 1868 in Stephens City Surviving husband daughter Leola Mae sons Herman and Roy siblings five brothers and one sister Funeral from 804 Amherst street Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev C Worthington Lowe Grace Lutheran Church officiating Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery Nephews to serve as pallbearers

Emma Snapp Crabill J. S. Crabill West Boscawen Street Stephens City Frederick County Amherst Street Crabill John William Margaret Everly Snapp Methodist Episcopal Church, South Mountain Falls Winchester

Convicts Return to Prison Time Plea Fails Quelled

A court rejects renewed bids by convicts to overturn sentences and keep freedom. Judicial action denies leniency as corrections authorities note continued offenses and insist on full terms.

Rioting In Ontario Reformatory Ends With No Prosecution Promise

Hungry inmates rioted at the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph for nine hours, burning and wrecking cells. About 700 prisoners escaped, 35 still at large, and the government pledged no prosecutions for those who surrender voluntarily. Guards lament conditions likening the facility to a college.

Guelph Ont Ontario Reformatory Ontario C. Freelands Nelands Toronto Harry Nixon

Fillon Held In Michigan In Larceny and Robbery Probe

Lawrence Fillon, sought by Winchester police on larceny and breaking and entering, is arrested in Detroit on armed robbery charges. Held in Detroit since January 11, he is suspected in a Cedar Creek Grade disappearance and a Braddock Gerrard lunch room hold up last summer. Authorities plan to turn him over to Virginia officials after Michigan cases are resolved.

Lawrence Fillon Winchester Detroit Mich Department of Justice Fillon Cedar Creek Cook Braddock and Gerrard Streets Virginia Michigan

Beagle hound seeks owner or good home

At once a fine female beagle hound needs a home or owner. Call 41 J or 629 1 to arrange.

Winchester Park Association Meeting January 18

The Winchester Park Association holds its regular monthly meeting at 8 o'clock Monday evening in the City Hall Council Chamber. Officers will be elected and committee reports heard. RYLAND CONNER serves as president.

Winchester Park Association Ryland Conner

Wallis Seen Fishing From Cannes Boat

For the first time since she posed in the grounds of her Cannes retreat Mrs Wallis is photographed in a motorboat during a fishing trip from Cannes Central Press provides the image.

Cannes

Death takes Mrs Spillman widow of James W Spillman

Mrs Laura Virginia Spillman of Frederick county died at 6 30 Sunday morning at her brother N O Hawkins 312 East Piccadilly Street after a recent illness in her 78th year She had lived in Winchester 32 years and is survived by son Carson L Spillman four brothers and grandson Garland Spillman Funeral from the Hawkins home at 2 PM tomorrow with Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker and Rev Dr S L Flickinger officiating Interment Mount Hebron with nephews Harry Stephen John Hugh Hawkins Emory Larrick and Avalon Orndorff as pallbearers

Laura Virginia Spillman James W. Spillman Frederick County N. O. Hawkins East Piccadilly Street Spillman Owen Nancy Fuller Hawkins Chambersville Winchester

Business Stand Being Remodeled on North Loudoun Street

The Huntsberry building on North Loudoun Street is undergoing remodeling for new business use. The second floor will house the Curley Top Beauty Salon operated by Mrs. Gertrude Walters. The first floor will also be repurposed. lessee name not disclosed.

Huntsberry Loudoun Street National Park Restaurant Curley Top Gertrude Walters

For Sale at Once in Winchester Home on Valley Ave

Preparing to leave Winchester, CHAS S LOWRY offers 1623 Valley Ave for quick sale at the right price. Owner seeks immediate buyer and favorable terms.

Winchester Valley Ave Chas.s Lowry

Local Oil Station Changeover at Brad dock Corner

Notice reports take over of Republic Oil Station at Brad dock and Valley Ave. Patrons urged to continue support. Moling and Cather advertise special values on coats dresses and gloves.

Republic Oil Braddock and Valley Ave R. B. Rog Moling & Cather

Cold weather hoped to ease flood threats in Pittsburgh

Weather bureau warned heavy rains over 72 hours will push river levels past flood stage tomorrow. Pittsburgh readings rose to 22.3 feet, with crest likely between 28 and 29 feet at the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela join to form the Ohio. Forecaster W S Brotzman predicted fair skies and colder weather could relieve the danger.

Pittsburgh Weather Bureau W.S. Brotzman Allegheny Monogahela Ohio Brotaman Monongahela Morgantown W. Va Franklin Beaver Whithe West Virgntia Bane Charleston Homer A. Holt Huntington Marietta Memphis Tenn Mississippi Arkansas St. Francis Missouri Paragould Ark Tallahatchie Tate Quitman Panola Tennessee Cumberland Nashville Potomac

It Pays To Deal Here It Pays To Deal Here

Campaign urging Winchester residents to buy from local merchants. Highlights the financial benefit to shoppers and contrasts with buying from city stores or mail order.

Winchester

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MR Winchester New England Alabama Mr. Cather Daite Death Georgia Lion Summons Snapp THE Canada Neelands Nixon Reformatory Wally Mrs. Wallis Warfield Simpson Mrs. Spillman Dixie South Winchester Chamber of Commerce
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