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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1937

Page

2

Mystery Monster To Be Snared In White River Eddy

Newport Arkansas July 14 residents built a 40 by 15 foot rope net to trap a reported 60 foot deep White River eddy monster six miles south of town. Capt Jack Carter of the Tom Stallings says the creature may be a manatee weighing 600 to 1500 pounds. Eyewitnesses describe a large sluggish mammal surfacing as a thousand visitors gathered, with a broadcast planned by WREC Memphis.

Newport Ark W. E. Penix Jack Carter U. S Newport Chamber of Commerce Memphis WREC

Eight Doomed In Soviet Treason and Terrorism Case

Moscow dispatch reports A. B. Mdivani and seven others sentenced to death for treason terrorism and conspiracy in Tilis and Georgia on July 9 per a communique in the Tiflis newspaper received today.

Moscow A. B. Mdivani Tilis Georgia Tiflis

Johnson and farmer dispute as man found resting on courthouse bench

Marshalltown police officer Johnson found a man sprawled on a courthouse bench early morning. The farmer claimed the man was just resting while waiting for his son to finish necking so he could go home. The exchange highlighted tensions between police and the local modern generation.

Marshalltown Johnson

Investors Syndicate plan offers new life and money

Help yourself with the plan proposed by Investors Syndicate. E G Smith Agency, Staunton Virginia, invites you to write for details. Dates shown 5-26, 7-14-21.

Investors Syndicate E. G. Smith Mer Staunton

Who's Who in Winchester in a series of profiles

A local feature presents profiles of Winchester firms and notable residents. It outlines John Solenberger Co Inc history, J F Kremer and Brother, Jones Funeral Home, Mary S Yeakley millinery, Hansbrough and Carter Insurance, T J Orndorff memorials, and prompts readers with questions to submit answers for cash awards.

Star Office John S. Solenberger and Co., Inc Solenberger and Stouffer John Solenberger Hugh Solenberger Howard Solenberger Herbert Solenberger Valley Jones Funeral Home South Loudoun Street R. T. Jones and Co Winchester R. L. Jones L. P. Jones Cincinnati School of Embalming Golden Rule Society Jones Milady Mary S. Yeakley West Boscawen Street Mary Yeakley Miss Yeakley Horne, Findley Lady Bird

Rita Johnson Faces Harlow Shadow in Hollywood

Hollywood gossip centers on Rita Johnson who carries the un wanted burden of succeeding Jean Harlow. The New York stage alum faces pressure from fans and studios to fill Harlow's role in Saratoga while insisting on her own identity and career.

Miss Jonhson Hollywood Jean Harlow Saratoga Miss Harlow Miss Johnson Harlow New York

Court Certifies Church Election Of Market Street Trustees

An order in the Corporation Court certifies the election of George H. Eagle Trevillis Clark Claude M. Grim A. C. Halvosa Wilbur R. Johnson H. Delmar Robinson C. Arthur Robinson John I. Sloat and Harry H. Willis as trustees of the Market Street Methodist Church. They were elected at a recent quarterly meeting.

Corporation Court Clerk’s Office George H. Eagle Trevillis Clark Claude M. Grim A. C. Halvosa Wilbur R. Johnson H. Delmar Robinson C. Arthur Robinson John I. Sloat Harry H. Willis Market Street Methodist Church

State Farmers Institute to discuss rural problems at VPI

Rural Problems To Be Discussed At State Farmers Institute Meeting covers afternoon farm sections on July 28 and 29 with topics in vegetable gardening agronomy animal husbandry poultry and dairy husbandry fruit production and wildlife. Women programs include style trends dress revue and citizenship round tables while evenings feature talks by W M Landers David Cushman Coyle and M L Wilson. Morning sessions address population trends farm income farm legislation land use soil conservation and family health.

State Farmers’ Institute State Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs Institute of Rural Affairs Institute W. M. Landers TVA David Cushman Coyle M. L. Wilson

Corn Crop Growing Splendidly in 1937 Harvest

Chicago July 13. Market experts value the 1937 harvest of principal grains at about 4 million for corn alone, with rains and heat aiding a record yield. Total crops including wheat oats and rye exceed 3.5 million, eight year high and 13 percent above last year, amid forecasts of abundant production since 1932.

Chicago

Senate Debates Court Bil Labor Committee Wagner Housing Bill

On Capitol Hill senators discuss a court bill as the Labor Committee weighs the Wagner Housing measure. The House moves through minor legislation while committees study wage hour rules and postoffice salary classifications. Yesterday Bailey and Po opposed a court bill. The House voted to override a veto on farm loan rates and approved a tenancy compromise.

Labor Committee HOUSE Banking Committee Federal Reserve Banks Postoffice Committee Bailey D-N. C D-N. Y Courtill

Debating Rule Confusion Slows Senate Court Bill Talk

Washington July 14 The Senate's court bill debate confounds spectators with arcane rules. A parliamentarian explains that dates shift under Senate rules and members may only speak twice on a subject per day, causing ongoing calendar confusion.

Washington Senate Robinson

Start Work On New Storm Sewer

City workers have begun a storm sewer project to drain surface water from Wocsd land avenue to Berryville avenue sewers. Progress is satisfactory as the line extends from Handley High School to the Town Run, and the segment from Town Run to Cameron street is nearly finished.

Wocsdland Avenue Berryville Avenue Handley High School Town Run Cameron Street

Will Rogers Humorous Tale About a Drunk Audience Member

A veteran speaker recalls a Will Rogers style anecdote in which a drunken man joins the speaker at the table and interrupts. The man asks how long the lecturing has continued and then decides to stay believing the talk is almost finished.

Ae Toongh American News Features, Inc

Virginia divorce case in Frederick County court

In Frederick County Circuit Court a mensa et thera divorce is filed by Robert L. Adams against Barbara Adams. The defendant, a non resident of Virginia, must appear within 15 days of publication. Public notice requires four weekly insertions in The Evening Star and posting at the courthouse.

Commonwealth OF Virginia Circuit Court Frederick Robert L. Adams Barbara Adams State of Virginia Evening Star Winchester Co. C. Brannon

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Newport,Ark Baker’s Drug Store Excalona Pittsburgh McKeesport and Braddock Martinsburg Baltimore & Ohio Who’s Who IN Lucille Woods J. F. Kremer Mr. Kremer Our Pioneer Agency Hansbrough and Carter S. H. Hansbrough Shirley Carter Carter Clifford D. Grim Mr. Grim T. J. Orndorff Mr. Orndorff Maryland Romney W. Va Johns-Manville BRO Fairfax Lane Cameron St Miss Rita Homer McCoy Rita Johnson Capitol Hill The Associated Press By Eddie Gilmore Pariamentarian Will Rogers Rice & Rice, P. Q Iesuart & Bier McCormick-Deering C. I. Brumback
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