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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1937
Page
2
A 1901 city ordinance aimed to regulate fireworks but exempted torpedoes and Jackson crackers. It imposed a $2 penalty and allowed mayoral proclamations for restricted times, with police enforcing the rule though the measure lacked teeth.
About 75 Virginia 4-H Club All-Stars arrive at Blacksburg to begin a conference before the 4-H short course at Virginia Tech. More than 1,200 are expected to attend the course starting Monday. Leaders include John Pryor Atkinson and Babe Bowman with officers Bob Griffin and Nancy Browning among others.
In Washington and London diplomats report China pressing the United States and other Nine Power Treaty signatories to take action over the Sino Japanese crisis. Dr. C T Wang says he discussed the matter with Secretary Hull and delivered a memorandum outlining China’s plea for assistance.
In New York on July 16 the anticipated rift between Tammany Hall and New Deal leaders became public as Tammany named Senator Royal S. Copeland for mayor in the Democratic primary while New Dealers nominated Governor A. Whalen former police commissioner. Dooling and county leaders held talks. Copeland signaled willingness to enter the race and defer to Dooling. Hours later Whalen accepted after a letter from county leaders inviting him to run.
A jumble of crossword clues with scattered phrases and garbled wording. Entries include ship names, lakes, animals, adjectives, and positional words, many mis-spelled or split, resembling an OCR read of a published puzzle.
The Cumberland Field Office announces a plan to help job seekers who lost Social Security account cards. Workers awaiting duplicates can show a new employer form proving they filed for a replacement while the card is issued. The program also simplifies number assignment even if birth details are unknown, using identity substitutes.
The Rev A C Fellman a Palestinian born in Jerusalem will preach at Market Street Methodist Church Sunday at eleven AM His 23 years as a Christian missionary among Jews including 18 years in the South will be highlighted He will discuss the Palestine situation and the churchs mission to Jews today All are invited to attend
John Bell borrowed a cigarette at the hospital after dropping his pipe from his porch. While leaning out to catch it a boy tossed it back and Bell fell, breaking his arm. He arrived at the hospital without the pipe.
The Three Mesquiteers in Roarin Lead play at the Palace Theatre today only. Also shown Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island with Wings Over Honolulu coming Monday and Tuesday starring Wendy Barrie Ray Mill Kent Taylor and William Gargan. A navy aviation tale plus a Fox news reel and a novelty.
The undersigned will sell at 11 o'clock A M Tuesday July 20 1937 at No 9 East Bend St Winchester Va all household effects of late Robert L Brooks Parlor suite dining room suite antique bed and dresser bed springs mattresses rugs and more Terms Cash No property to be taken until paid for M M Lynch admr of Charles Lene deceased Duvall Dunn Auct
Shenandoah Valley, Inc. promotes its region as an ideal vacation spot in a radio program aired across ten stations at 7:15 PM. The dialog between the station announcer and C. K. Brown covers regional history and visitor highlights, with WMCA coordinating via Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
Apples and pears sold at higher prices on British markets with light imports this week. A London cable notes larger quantities expected in the next week. Weather described as cloudy and warm, average for fruit consumption. Prices averaged $2.73 per box in London, down from $3.53 last week and $1.98 a year ago.
Silver voiced Deanna Durbin dispenses career guidance to aspiring singers. Durbin recalls her luck in Hollywood and urges young talents to seek honest coaching to develop their voices. She notes breaking into singing remains unpredictable and depends on luck.
Daisy the cow from Stockton California arrives to star in a photoplay of the 1871 Chicago fire set to topple Mrs OLearys lantern. Tyronne Power escorts Daisy to a stable while Alice Faye and Alice Brickby feed hay. A 245 year old Galapagos turtle will ride Barry Fitzgerald in Ebb Tide and a Baltimore and Ohio locomotive from 1836 will pull a Wells Fargo train in color shorts.
Trustees announce a public auction of the Aulick Farm near Winchester Virginia on August 14 1937 at 11 am. The 112 acre tract includes a large commercial apple orchard about 100 acres and a roomy residence with outbuildings, subject to a $3000 crop lien. One third cash with the balance in two annual payments at 6 percent interest.
The tale follows Texas lawyer George Harris in Pecos County whose case was lost then revisited for a new trial after discovering extra funds. The judge jokes about finding another $200, prompting cautious reconsideration of the case and a wry courtroom moment.
Today lawmakers take a recess on Capitol Hill while the nation reflects after the state funeral of Arkansas Senator Robinson yesterday.
The Winchester Evening Star advertises a foot care booklet titled CARE OF THE FEET. Readers are urged to mail ten cents with a coupon to receive the booklet and learn how to prevent foot troubles. The notice attributes the program to Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Information Bureau in Washington, D. C.
Saturday July 17 event at Macedonia Church to benefit the Young People's League. Includes mention of contact numbers or codes 1 10 16 21.
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