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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1939

Page

3

Salvation Army Tackles Recurrent Family Problems in Winchester

In a Winchester case study the Salvation Army outlines a cycle of five generations of neglected parenting leading to teen pregnancy and social issues. The article details a 15 year old girl’s troubled home with a drunken father, a mentally deficient mother, and risky outside relations, urging ongoing follow up and character building.

Mathais Bott The Salvation Army Winchester

Canzoneri and Ambers Triumph In Indoor Fights and Early College Wins

Tony Canzoneri stopped Newsboy real in a San Francisco bout while Lou Ambers outpointed Paul Junior in New York. Also Mike Thomas and Tony Cisco drew in Philadelphia. Basketball: Long Island beat Toledo 46 39, Villanova topped Temple 44 29, and Oregon routed Oregon State 46 3.

Associated Press San Francisco Tony Canzoneri New York Joe Newsboy Real Boston Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Paul Junior Lewiston Minneapolis Harry Thomas Eagle Bend Minn Dick Daniels Philadelphia Tony Cisco Norristown Jesse Pierce Drew Long Island Toledo Manhattan St. Joseph's Phila Villanova Temple West Virginia Wesleyan Davis and Elkins Denver Colorado State Colorado Wyoming Southern California California St. Mary's Santa Clara Oregon Oregon State

Brick hurled through drug store window theft of two razors

A thief smashed a drug store window in Omaha Nebraska and stole two electric razors. The razors reportedly had no motors.

Omaha, Neb

Trespass Case In Continued

Trial Justice A J Tavenner continued a trespass and unlawful hunting case against Elwood and Asa Smith to Tuesday January 31. The dispute centers on alleged trespass on land owned by Harry Orndorff and fox hunting with dogs amid snow. Witness testimony varied over dates and possession of guns.

A. J. Tavenner Elwood Asa Smith Harry Orndorff Orndorff Smiths Tavenner Richard Cooper Barney Wisecarver

Slim Marriage Odds for Working Versus Nonworking Graduates

A Chicago report by Lyle M. Spencer and a team of sociologists outlines expectations for June graduates. They project one in three odds for marriage within five years and two in five for employment within one year, with working graduates more likely to divorce and later marriages. They warn the shift toward independence and all day absence from home reshapes family life.

Chicago Sweet Girl Lyle M. Spencer Science Research Associates

Louis Says He Will Meet Galento At Any Time

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis declares he is ready to fight Tony Galento whenever his handlers approve. Louis dismisses Galento as a third-rate fighter with a good punch, predicting a four round contest and noting Galento’s stamina has weakened by illness. Promoter Jacob confirms the readiness to stage the bout.

Louis Galento Chicago Joe Louis Tony Galento Orange N. J Detroit National Boxing Association E Jacob

Carrie Chapman Catt Celebrates Eightieth Birthday

Suffrage and peace leader Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt recently marked her eightieth birthday. The milestone highlights her long career in reform and advocacy.

Carrie Chapman Catt Catt

French Japanese Relations Strained by Ambassador Rejection

Tokyo reports French-Japanese ties worsened after France rejected Masayuki Tani as ambassador to Paris. Japan had proposed Tani in November but Paris declined, citing his past accusation that France aided China. Tani made the remarks at a press conference last summer.

Tokyo Foreign Office France Masayuki Tani Paris Japan Tani China Ben

Soils In Virginia Poor In Phosphorus Says Study

Analysis of soils and fertilizer tests across Virginia shows most soils deficient in phosphorus, urging broader use of phosphate to sustain crop and livestock production. Rates like 1.50 per 240 pounds of 20 percent superphosphate are offered as payments, with grants of triple super phosphate for soil building, and deductions from 1939 conservation program payments for farmers adopting legume pastures.

Virginia Tech Virginia AAA Agricultural Conservation Association

Forty Bush Leagues Ready To Open Season

Baseball's centennial finds 40 bush leagues set to start the season, three more than 1939. Arizona-Texas and Ohio State leagues will expand from four to six teams, announced by Joe F. Carr of Columbus, minor leagues promotional director since 1933.

Columbus Arizona-Texas Ohio State Joe F. Carr

Roosevelt in fine shape ahead of 57th birthday

President Roosevelt remains physically fit as he nears his fifty seventh birthday, according to Rear Admiral Ross McIntire. The president weighs about 188 pounds, with routine workouts and swimming at the White House pool, and plans a Caribbean cruise in two to three weeks to rest and observe fleet maneuvers.

Washington Roosevelt Ross McIntire Navy White House Admiral McIntire Congress

Berryville social notes and travels

Miss Anne Cabell Moore and her sister left Berryville for Washington to stay a month. Guests included Mrs. E. L. Tessier and Mrs. Hobson McGehee hosting bridge in honor of Mrs. Williams. The Spencers opened a cottage in Fairfield estate with guests from Chicago and Virginia. The Doughertys planned a Florida visit, and Rev. R. H. Rowland and family will vacation in St. Petersburg. Price leads the President's birthday card party with Clarke county's Fight Paralysis goal of 310 and March of Dimes dance tickets in Winchester.

Berryville Anne Cabell Moore Samuel C. Williams Washington E. L. Tessier Richmond J. F. McGrath Blackburn Smith Samuel S. Williams Robert W. Compton Charlotesville Joseph F. Moore Hobson HeGehee Compton Pielding McGehee J. F. Moore James Riddle Charles F. McIntosh J. M. H. Clagett Graham Dougherty Woodley Cocoanut’ Grove Florida R. H. Rowland Clifton Price Berryville High School J. D. Griffing H. B. Harris M. F. Wisecarver R. H. Potts Hobson McGehee Clarke County Winchester

Royal Arcanum Banquet Held By Winchester Lodge

The Royal Arcanum lodge of Winchester held its regular meeting Thursday night at the Liberty Hall tea room with over 25 members and guests present. Several important business matters were discussed during the banquet.

Royal Arcanum Royal Arcanum Lodge Winchester Liberty Hall

Sprinting Stars Ready To Battle At Santa Anita

Seabiscuit’s absence opens a six furlong San Felipe Handicap at Santa Anita with a deep field led by Sun Egret, Marica, Specify and others. Eighteen declared but post time scratches expected to reduce the starting gate to ten or more as Charles S. Howard delays Seabiscuit’s 1939 debut to a more favorable occasion.

Los Angeles Seabiscuit Santa Anita Park San Felipe Charles S. Howard Santa Anita A. C. Compton T. D. Taggert Marica A. A. Baroni Specify Speed

House Balks At Expenses

Washington January 28. A conflict in the House centers on printing a magazine article by Rep Barton in the Congressional Record. Rep Halleck favors printing. Rep Buck objects citing cost and length. After exchanges and truces, Buck may withdraw his objection while some material is approved. Economy-minded members praise cutting the printing bill.

Washington House Rep. Halleck R.-Ind Rep Barton Congressional Record Buck D.-Calif Parton Halleck

Taxpayers Warned Extensions Only for Illness

Virginia collector warns that extensions for 1938 tax returns will be denied except for illness or justified absence. Requests must use Treasury Form No 1134 signed by the filer or authorized officer for corporations and received before the due date to avoid penalties.

N.b.ly Virginia Early Treasury

Slaying Leads to Arrests in Jonesville Case

In Jonesville Virginia Sheriff R F Giles reports the arrest of a man and a woman in connection with the 3 year old killing of John Goins at Stone Creek. The suspects are Ann Fl Ho of St Charles and W O Day son of Somerset Kentucky, charged with murder.

Jonesville R. F. Giles

Yankee Manager To Get A Medal

Joseph Vincent McCarthy manager of the New York Yankees will receive the Baseball Writers Association of America outstanding achievement award from the New York chapter at the sixteenth annual dinner February 5. He is honored for guiding the Yanks to their third straight world championship last fall.

New York Joseph Vincent McCarthy New York Yankees Baseball Writers’ Association of America Scribes McCarthy Yanks

Real Estate for Sale in Virginia Properties Listed

Real estate ads list business locations on Main Street Berryville and Luray homes including a tourist home with 8 rooms on Route 11 south of Strasburg. Also a 2 story brick 14 room investment, 2 story brick 8 rooms on Richards Avenue, and a double house on Sharp and Kent streets. Several large and small lots offered with financing options.

Main Street Berryville Luray Strasburg Virginia Richards Avenue Sharp Street Kent Street

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