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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1938

Page

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Roosevelt Pushes West Mountain Front in 1930s Campaign

President Roosevelt spoke from his train at Pueblo Colorado stating democracy is essential and praising conservation as a national goal. In Amarillo Texas he praised Texans and urged broader soil security, clarifying the agricultural program aims to proper land use reduce overproduction and raise farm ownership, not subsidies.

Roosevelt San Francisco Pueblo Colo Colorado Alva B. Adams Benjamin C. Hilliard Rockies Amarillo Texas Ox Wascen Dare Marvin Jones Lyndon Johnson Maury Maverick W. D. McFarlane James V. Allred Jones House Agriculture Committee Texas Panhandle

Box o matches and curfew times recalled in Winchester

A nostalgic passage recalls box of matches sold cheap after days of wartime scarcity. People remember the curfew, hiding fires, and the old musket and punk used to strike a light before dawn in a snowbound village.

Winchester Tribune

Indiana Democrats Endorse Van Nuys amid party unity

Indiana Democrats Renominated Senator Frederick Van Nuys by acclamation at the biennial convention in Indianapolis amid past disagreements with Governor Townsend. The move clears the path for Van Nuys renomination as McNutt receives endorsement and party factions seek harmony.

Indianapolis Indiana Frederick van Nuys Roosevelt van Nuys M. Clifford Townsend Townsend McNutt

Monopoly probe gains from new attitude toward business

Senator O Mahoney said the monopoly inquiry benefits from a revised public stance on business and states rights. He noted a chance to revise antitrust laws amid shifting sentiment and said federal charters for interstate business may no longer be pursued.

Washington O'Mahoney D-Wye O’mahoney Idaho

No Hurry To Name A Justice

Washington debates whether President Roosevelt will delay naming a Supreme Court justice until Congress resumes in January. Cummings earlier said a recess appointment is possible, but Senate approval is needed for a permanent position. Precedent exists in the 1795 Rutledge case, where a recess appointment was rejected when Senate convened, though the interim justice served until then.

Washington Roosevelt Supreme Court Congress Cummings Benjamin Cardozo Senate John Rutledge South Carolina United States Rutledge

Yard Party at Circle No 2 Church of Christ

A yard party is listed for July 14 at 699 National Avenue hosted by Circle No 2 Church of Christ. The event appears in a brief community notice with scheduling details.

National Avenue Church of Christ

Yard Party Burnt Eee Web Night Schedule

A simple notice announces a yard party at Burnt Eee Web on July 13 with a rain contingency for the following night. No additional details are provided.

Lovett's Shoe Sale Announced for Summer Stock

Lovett's Shoe Store advertises a summer stock sale with greatly reduced prices on all current inventory. The notice promotes immediate attendance.

Lovett’s

Six Bunders Guilty On Civil Rights Law Violations

A Norfolk county jury in Riverhead New York convicts six defendants and the German American Settlement League of violating the state civil rights law after a brief verdict. Judge L D Hall imposes near maximum penalties with one year jail terms and $500 fines, suspending jail terms on five defendants.

Riverhead N. Y Norfolk County Hill Earnest Mueller Brooklyn League

Swimming Pool Board Meeting Tomorrow Night

The temporary Winchester pool project board will meet tomorrow at 8 o clock in Red Cross offices at City Hall. Members include Otis Sargent as chairman Helen Massey vice chair Tom Baldridge secretary Mrs Andrew Bell treasurer Mrs Helen Wright executive secretary Dan Henry Shenandoah Area Boy Scout executive Richard Owen the Rev Dr E T Clark Brooks Flickinger and Dr L M Allen.

Winchester Red Cross City Hall Otis Sargent Helen Massey Tom Baldridge Andrew Bell Helen Wright Winchester and Frederick County Dan Henry Shenandoah Area Richard Owen E. T. Clark Brooks Flickinger L. M. Allen

Six Die in Air Raid at Vall de Uxe

Six persons were killed and ten injured at Vall De Uxe in an air raid today by three insurgent planes. Nearly all buildings, including the shoe factories for which the point was well known, were wrecked.

Madrid Vall de Uxe

Attack on Kiukiang and riverfront losses amid Japanese raid

Japanese bombers attack Kiukiang outskirts while Chinese defenders fortify positions. Chinese forces destroy riverfront property of Standard Oil in a strategic move amid evacuation of foreigners. American workers sank a pontoon. reports say two more pontoons were blown and one saved.

Shanghai Kiukiang Poyang Lake Miukiang Standard Oil Company United States Nelson T. Johnson Standard Oil Company of New York Poyang Nanchang Monocacy Cockchafer Wendow

Thieves Steal Wheels Off Three Company Trucks

Thieves in Hagerstown Maryland last night stole wheels and tires from three trucks belonging to the Leonard Humelsine Coal Company. The trucks were parked in the company yards. Loss estimated at nearly 600 dollars. Tracks in mud indicate a truck was used to haul away the loot.

Hagerstown Leonard S. Humelsine Coal Company Humelsine

Daytime speed rise urged for motorists by NSC panel

Traffic experts at a National Conference on Street and Highway Safety urged states to allow daytime speeds 55 mph in most areas and 60 mph in prairie regions. S. J. Williams of the National Safety Council presented the plan as part of modernizing uniform traffic laws. Delegates also urged adoption of a three position hand signal for left turn stop and right turn.

Washington National Conference On S. J. Williams National Safety Council Prairie E. J. McIlhraith Chicago Arthur J. Lovell The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Synod to Probe Lowe Suspension After Resignation

An unofficial yet well informed source says the Virginia Synod will investigate the case of Rev. C Worthington Lowe despite his resignation from Grace Lutheran Church. Lowe leads Lutheran Church of Our Saviour and plans independence from the Synod, while the suspension and charges remain under review for a January decision in Roanoke.

C. Worthington Lowe Virginia Synod Grace Lutheran Church Lowe Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Congregation J. J. Scherer, Jr Scherer Richmond News-Leader Dr. Scherer Lutheran Synod Roanoke

How Big Crops Shape Up With 1937 Production

Washington July 12. This report shows the Federal Crop Reporting Board forecasts for 1938 compared with 1937. Larger crops are wheat barley rye flaxseed rice hay sweet potatoes sugar cane sugar beets pears and citrus fruits. Smaller crops include cotton corn oats beans potatoes tobacco hops apples peaches and grapes. Supplies of most food crops appear to be ample.

Washington Federal Crop Reporting Board

Pleasant Valley Church hosts Christian Endeavor gathering

On Wednesday night July 13 Alvin Barrett leads a session at his Ridge Road field for the Christian Endeavor Society of Pleasant Valley Church. A 7 to 12 to 1 p to 11 mg note accompanies the event.

Alvin Barrett Ridge Road Christian Endeavor Society of Pleasant Valley Church

Summer Dress Sale at Lovett's Smart Shoppe

One lot of dresses advertised for sale at Lovett's Smart Shoppe priced at five dollars, reduced from sixteen fifty. The notice lists the sale location and dates in the classified brief.

Lovett

Appreciation for Yard Party Help by Friendship Reel Team

Thank you to everyone who helped make our yard party a success. The Friendship Reel Team expresses heartfelt appreciation to all who contributed and supported the event.

Man Rushed President Roosevelt Found Insane in Court

Woody Hockaday a 53 year old known eccentric who rushed Roosevelt's car at Oklahoma City was found insane in Probate Court and ordered committed to the State Hospital at Lerned. His wife filed the complaint Judge Clyde M Hudson noted this was his first state institution commitment and said prior private treatment had failed.

Wichita Kas Woody Hockaday Roosevelt Oklahoma City Lerned Hockaday Clyde M. Hudson Harry Woodring Charles Coughlin Hudson

Shute Advances In National PGA Championship Through Round Three

Denny Shute beat Clyde Usina Jr 3 and 2 in the morning then crushed John Thoren 7 and 6 in the afternoon to reach the third round. Harry Cooper, a top money winner, fell 4 and 3 to Felix Serafin in the opening round. Sam Snead defeated Frank Champ 4 and 3 in another morning match.

Shawnee - ON - Delaware Denny Shute Clyde Usina, Jr Stoneham Mass John Thoren Brookline Harry Cooper Felix Serafin Clarks Summit Chicopee Serafin Cooper Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Frank Champ Terre Haute Ind Sam

Zone C Bankers To Dine July 18 in Berryville

Berryville Virginia July 12 The Zone C Groupe 3 Virginia State Bankers Association dinner will be at Berryville High School at 7 pm Monday July 18. Ralph N. Ware and Roy E. Potts head the local committee with Houston H. Newman presiding. Dr J A Kincaid of the University of Virginia will speak. 22 banks in Page Clarke Shenandoah Warren and Frederick counties expected to attend. John I. Sloat of Winchester chairs entertainment.

Berryville Groupe 3 Virginia State Bankers’ Association Berryville High School Ralph N. Ware First National Bank Roy E. Potts Bank of Clarke County Houston H. Newman Edinburg Regional Clearing House Association Page Clarke Shenandoah Warren Frederick J. A. Kincaid University of Virginia Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Dr. Kincaid R. Gray Williams Winchester John I. Sloat Zone Committee On Entertainment

Rebels Battle Their Way Into New Positions

Rebels push into Espadan mountain positions with view of Sagunto while government lines resist in hand to hand fighting near Segorbe. Francoist forces along the coast report no large units in three days.

Hendaye France Espadan Sagunto Valencia Garcia Valino Navaresse Segorbe Francisco Franco

Hughes lands big silvery monoplane in Omsk on world flight leg

Howard Hughes reaches Omsk Siberia after 6,696 miles of his 14,709 mile circle voyage with four companions. From Moscow the 1,380 mile haul took seven hours 35 minutes as refueling begins and next stop is Yakutsk.

Howard Hughes le Bourget New York Paris William C. Bullitt France Hughes Moscow London Omsk Siberia Yakutsk Wiley Post Albert Lodwick Lodwick Stinson Aircraft Corporation Chita Siberian

Three Baltimore Men Indicted for Five‑Cent Counterfeits

A federal grand jury indicted Ray W. Helmick James W. Davis and George Washington Davis on charges of attempting to pass counterfeit five cent coins in Cumberland last month. The two Davis defendants were also charged with making a plaster cast to manufacture counterfeit coins.

Baltimore Fuderal Grand Jury Cumberland Ray W. Helmick James W. Davis George Washington Davis Davis

Sale of Summer Stock At Great Discounts

One-fourth to 4 percent off on summer stock. Newest styles and materials. All sizes. Come and get yours early.

Lovett

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