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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1937
Page
7
Andrew, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, argues in a series urging residents to buy from local merchants. He praises home ownership as the backbone of Winchester, linking civic pride, schools, churches, and local business strength to a self-sufficient, magnet-like community.
Named at Iowa Selection of Prof. Ernest Schroeder, 54, as director of physical education at the University of Iowa strengthens reports that a big football name will soon be chosen as head coach to succeed Ossie Solem. Schroeder has led the Iowa physical education department for 30 years and coached six sports.
In New Bedford Massachusetts on January 25 the bodies of William H Russell and his wife both aged 50 were found in their home. Russell had his throat slashed and his wife their skull crushed. police suspect murder and suicide after initial investigation by Inspector Walter Almond.
Mary Wolford colored was sent to the grand jury today by Judge Donald Weems of Police Court on charges of attempting to kill Newt Williams colored, who was seriously wounded with a shotgun early Sunday morning two weeks ago as he was leaving a house.
A sequence of sales dates from January 27 to March 24 in places including Winchester Millwood Brucetown White Post Berryville Summit Point and Jefferson County noting stock and implements horses cattle hogs sheep and antique items from estates and individual farms led by sellers such as Miles Dean Carl Snapp and James Royston.
Several persons summoned into Police Court this morning drew terms of six months in jail. Harry Robinson of Front Royal charged with attempted larceny drew six months. Theodore Sowers of Baltimore Md charged with disorderly conduct drew six months. Lawrence Swartz of Highland avenue and Herbert B Ramsch of Frederick county each charged with reckless driving failing to stop when signaled and with petty larceny drew six months each.
The board of church trustees official board and Ladies Aid Society of Uni Breth ren Church are called to meet in a joint meeting at the church on Wednesday January 27 at 8 p m. The meeting aims to decide repairs and interior beautification. All members of the three divisions are urged to attend.
Weather Outlook mentions warm seasonal temperatures with limited effect noted by weather column. The fragment references continuing discussion from page one about how warm weather at this season will have little impact on conditions or local activities.
The piece notes March weather signaling fruit and plant growth with peaches and other early varieties showing buds. Clover and abarb green up. If warm weather lasts, early vegetables may push pre season. January precipitation is 4.16 inches, near double the 23 year average of 2.42 inches.
A partial OCR item notes 15 felons killed near the Kentucky River as it rose to a flood stage of 47 feet. Details are sparse but imply a disaster or large crime context tied to the rising water. The fragment references continued coverage from page one.
A page features Dr Logan Clendening offering health advice and tips. It also includes a comic strip tee about Popeye Blondie and Just Humans plus an Among Our Citizens magazine page with brief notices.
A testimonial claims Adierika relieves gas and constipation by cleaning both upper and lower bowels. It says the product reduces bacteria, helps sour stomach and headaches, and provides quick relief with one spoonful. Marketed by Dr HA New York and sold at leading druggists.
Gov. Chandler leads emergency response as flood forces abandonment of a Frankfort prison. Inmates evacuated by boats after cellblock breaches. eighty women moved to a nearby building and some to a temporary hospital. Three hundred men sent to Lexington area jails. Guards patrolled by boat, reporting deaths and shootings during escapes.
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