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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1937

Page

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Japanese Charge New Invasions Of The Amur Islands

Soviet fleet concentrates as large reinforcements arrive at Amur border outposts. Tokyo accuses Soviet planes and gunboats of new invasions into Manchoukuoan territory while denying arming. Japanese authorities seek withdrawal of Soviet forces and readiness to act for peace if Amur troops pull back. Concerns grow over the missing Manchoukuoan steamer Hsingkai amid fluid border tensions.

Amur Islands Tokyo Japan Manchoukuoan Amur River Supreme Army Command Manchouuo Hsingking Manchoukuo Seenufu Island Amur Soviet Russia Russia Manchukuoan Fumimaro Ko

Yale Graduates on Tandem Bikes Through Winchester

A recall of two Yale graduates biking by tandem from New Haven to Atlanta, observed two weeks to reach Winchester. The writer reflects on early transportation milestones from trains to airplanes and ponders future miracles in transport history.

Yale Atlanta New Haven Winchester Evening Star Shenandoah Loudoun Street

Far East Clash Deepens on Siberian Frontier River

Reported concentration of Soviet and Japanese Manchu troops and gunboats across the Amur river as the Russo Japanese crisis over a Soviet gunboat sinking at Sennufu island enters a more serious stage. A map purports to show the scene of the clash.

Amun Siberian Sennufu Island

Plan Rejected to Patrol Spain Coasts by Allies

London reports Germany and Italy formally rejected Anglo-French plans for full naval control of the Spanish non intervention zone. They proposed belligerent rights for both sides in the civil war and called for a full review by 27 non intervention powers next week.

London Italy Spain Frances Franco Europe Germany France Britain Lord Plymouth

John A Dick Rites Planned

Funeral services for John A Dick who died yesterday at his home near Clearbrook after a three week illness will be held at his residence Saturday afternoon. Interment follows in Mount Hebron Cemetery with Rev T H Dafin officiating assisted by Rev Howard Amoss. Pallbearers include A L Anderson A S Orndorff E W Grant J S Grant Hugh Lupton and B E Russell. Dick was an early Frederick county orchardist who moved from Berkeley County West Virginia over 40 years ago and spent his final years in retirement at his home.

John A Dick Clearbrook Mount Hebron T. H. Dafin Clearbrook Presbyterian Church Howard Amoss White Hall Methodist Church

Cabin for Rent Over Fourth of July

Mrs A L Baker advertises a cabin for rent during the Fourth of July period. Contact details appear in the notice as part of the rental offer.

A. L. Baker

Court Measure Intrigues As Robinson Plan Debated

Washington July 2 Opponents push to refer the Robinson substitute to the judiciary committee and bury the plan for enlarging the court. Senator Robinson leads debate on immediate appointments for incumbents over 70 while lower court expansion is limited to 20. Admins say enough votes exist to pass the compromise if supported.

Washington Robinson Judiciary Committee Roosevelt Supreme Court Congress Burke Dneb

Painters Not Seriously Hurt In Skylight Fall

E M Carter and Maurice Grim fell through a skylight at People's Drug Store while painting above the Woodward building. Both men were bruised but not seriously injured. Carter suffered a deep scalp cut and possible fracture as Grim was initially thought critically hurt but later deemed less severe.

E. M. Carter Maurice Grim People’s Drug Store Woodward Carter Grim

Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company will be held Friday evening July 2 at 8 o'clock. Every member is asked to attend. Loring Crrbill, Capt. The rest of the text advertises fabrics and a food store with a Monday closing.

Sarah Zane Fire CO Sarah Zane Fire Company Loring Crrbill Capitol Elizabeth Baker W. Woodhull Baker Fort Loudoun D. A. R. R Gray Williams

Memorial Day clash with steel strikers blamed on Chicago police

Police Commissioner James P. Allman told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee in Washington that his department was absolutely responsible for everything that happened during the Memorial Day clash with steel workers, where 10 strikers were fatally wounded and many injured. Senator Robert La Follette pressed Capt. Thomas Kilroy for evidence of brutal police tactics.

Senate Civil Liberties Committee Washington James P. Allman Chicago Robert la Follette Thomas Kilroy Chicago Police Central Press

Paramount to Release Memorial Day Riot Pictures

Paramount Newsreel announced general distribution of films showing the Memorial Day clash between police and striking steel workers in South Chicago. The footage, withheld while shown to the La Follette sub committee, is released unedited as public service after more than a month.

New York Paramount Newsreel Chicago la Follette Washington A. J. Richard Senate Civil Liberties Com

400 Sea Scouts Visit Annapolis

Four hundred sea scouts visiting the jamboree in Washington toured the Naval Academy in Annapolis Md Representing all county sections plus delegates from Hawaii and England the group traveled by bus The Erie gunboat and several destroyers delivered about 200 midshipmen from the junior class returning from a month at sea and another 200 members will cruise next week.

Annapolis Washington Naval Academy Hawaii England Erie J. Feed Talbott Roper, Fairfax Jacob Claxton Manley Academy Midshipmen Atlantic

Strike Locked Mills Reopen Amid CIO Resistance

Massillon Ohio July 2 under bayonet protection more strike locked steel mills opened as rival Youngstown Sheet and Tube camps heated by plans to reopen Indiana Harbor mills. CIO calls for resistance as non strikers move back and legal steps push for collective bargaining elections with Bethlehem Steel and Weirton Steel.

Massillon Youngstown Indian Harbor Ind del Ellinwood Association of Steel Employes Indiana Harbor CIO Lake Michigan Philip Murray Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee T-state Murray National Labor Relations Board Pittsburgh Bethlehem Steel Corporation Weirton Steel Company Washington John Sears Or Liberties Committee Chicago Memorial Day Republic Steel Chicago

Eight Month Old Killed in Blue Ridge Mountain Crash

Jo Anne Mechem eight month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleve land Mechem Berkeley Springs West Virginia died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from injuries after a Tuesday automobile crash on the Blue Ridge Mountain near Millwood and Paris. The parents were injured but less severely and were treated at Berryville then at the local hospital.

Jo Anne Mechem Cleveland Mechem Berkeley Springs W. Va Winchester Memorial Hospital Blue Ridge Mounain Millwood Paris Jo Anne Mechem Berryville Frank Tappan

Five Die in Nampa Fireworks Store Blast

At a crowded store in Nampa Idaho a fireworks display exploded injuring more than a dozen. Five people died including Mrs. Ernest Miller and Mrs. George Le Delle. Coroner to hold inquest as mayor notes extensive property damage.

Nampa Idaho Ernest Miller George le Delle L. T. Lessinger T. C. Daniels Katherine Miller Ardyce Pavek Katherine Marsing William Talley Meyer Dora Smith Lessinger

Winchester Observes Holiday July Fourth Profit Rise Noted

The A B C liquor board reports a 4.2 million profit from liquor sales for the past year. Winchester will receive about 8 000 from per capita liquor funds, up 2 000 from last year, with counties and cities gaining as state totals rise.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia Winchester T. McCall Prazier

Cutter To Coach Middy Gridders

Ensign Slade D. Cutter, famed for his placement kick that secured a 3-0 Navy victory over Army in 1934, joins the Naval Academy coaching staff. He comes from Oswego Illinois and was a Navy Varsity tackle and undefeated heavyweight in Navy boxing. He will assist head coach Hank Hardwick and boxing coach Spike Webb.

Annapolis Slade D. Cutter Navy Army Naval Academy Cutter Oswego Ill Harry J Hank) Hardwick H. M Spike) Webb

Charge Violation of Wagner Act Reported in Cambridge

The American Federation of Labor filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board alleging that the Phillips Can Company and the Phillips Packing Company violated the Wagner Act. NLRB regional director Bennet Schauffler arrived to investigate the cannery strike that has closed the plants.

Cambridge American Federation of Labor National Labor Relations Board Phillips Can Company Phillips Packing Company Bennet Schauffler NLRB

Rouss Fire Company Plans July Meeting

The Charley Rouss Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening July 2 at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is desired. M. D. Weaver, President.

Racquets Re Strung For Sale At Alexander’s Drug Store

Newly restrung racquets offered for sale at Alexander's Drug Store, presenting shoppers with ready service and sporting goods in a local pharmacy setting.

Oldest Texas inmate Clemens Matura executed in 1936 murder

Clemens Matura, 66, the oldest man ever executed in Texas, died in the electric chair early today for the murder of Miss Rebecca Dorsey near Haskell in May 1936. He reportedly said he would not have done it if he had not been drunk.

Huntsville Tex Clemens Matura Texas Rebecca Dorsey Haskell

Dance Tonight by Nine Old Men Club at McVicar Bidg

Soddy Haines Orchestra plays tonight from 9 to 11 with admission at $1.00. Also a notice seeking a home for a fine female setter dog, white and tan, contact via phone 411-1 or 1182.

Nine Old Men Club McVicar Soddy Haines’ Orchestra

Winchester jail cited as hazardous and archaic by state official

State welfare jail supervisor Russell B. DeVine calls the Winchester jail bad and dangerously fire prone. He notes the building is archaic and ill suited to detention and recommends using city hall cells or constructing new joint city county facilities to improve safety and operations.

Winchester Commonwealth Russell B. DeVine State Department of Public Welfare DeVine Field Common Council Allen Hawthorne The Star Fds Tao Asasi Arthur Field Newcome

Burch and Michael Switch to Winchester Park Team

Winchester Park officials announced Ed Burch formerly of Millville West Virginia and star hurler Lefty Michael will join Winchester Park. Michael impressed with pitching in defeats of Millville and will play Saturday against Blairton and Sunday versus Tri-County All-Star. Park Nine now fields four pitchers Ritenour Duvall Lunsford and Michael.

Winchester Park Ed. Burch Millville W. Va Michael Burch Winchester Blairton Ballston West Point Park Ritenour Duvall Lunsford

Man Injured In Fall From Tree

Ernest Davies of Hayfield Va fell from a cherry tree on the Hedrick farm. The branch broke as he stood on it. An ambulance took him to Memorial Hospital for X rays and his injuries were not yet determined. He was rendered unconscious by the fall.

The Star Hayfield Ernest Davies Hedrick Farm Memorial Hospital

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