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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1935
Page
8
Giants, Yankees, Cardinals, and Tigers battle in a tight race as streaks and upsets shape the pennant chase. Schumachers and Deans figures loom, while Harvard era notes and rained out games add to the chaotic season portrait for 1918 baseball.
Dizzy Dean secured his 10th consecutive win by defeating the Giants, surpassing Schmacher’s nine straight, as noted in Sports Mirror. The piece also recalls historic Davis Cup moments and past golf results while mentioning Blue Larkspur’s workout issue.
Yesterday's stars Martin and Medwick each collected three hits as the Cardinals and Giants pitched in. Danny Taylor and Luis Frey drove in four runs with Frey’s 11th inning single breaking a slugfest with the Cubs. Johnny Whitehead limited the Athletics with nine hits against him. Joe Mowry doubled in two for the Braves against the Reds. Earl Averill had three singles and a double for the Indians. Woody Jensen drove in Tom Padden for a ninth inning run to beat the Phillies. Wes Ferrell held the Browns to seven hits and homered in the ninth to power a 2-1 Red Sox win.
injunctions issued by Judge John Paul halt wheat processing tax collection from 11 Shenandoah Valley mills and one Roanoke mill until Congress acts on AAA amendments. mills argue the measure threatens their rights and that recovery actions could be blocked, while attorneys note pending bills may alter the tax landscape nationwide.
Virginia Senator Byrd backs changes to the AAA measure after debating amendments. He strikes out price fixing, limits the act to interstate commerce, disallows licenses without a three fourths vote in a growers referendum, and supports a contract validity clause with the government.
A Massanetta Springs conference highlights spiritual life for American youth with keynote by Dr Charles B Foelsch. Speakers urge reliance on God’s word and education aligned with faith as about 51 Lutheran Synod attendees from Virginia and nearby states participate in sessions and music led by Paul Ensrud.
The Senate removed the last trace of the secretary of agriculture authority to fix minimum prices for farm crops under marketing agreements. It then required two thirds of affected growers to approve any such agreement.
Lieutenant Governor James H. Price declared his candidacy for governor of Virginia in the 1937 Democratic primary. Observers expect a tough fight with party organization factions while Price emphasizes plans to share views “at the proper time.”
Plans for a joint picnic of the Winchester and Frederick County Ministerial Associations were announced for Friday August 2 at Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal. The day starts with recreation swimming and games until 4 pm followed by a round table and a 5 pm picnic lunch. A sunset worship program will feature an outstanding speaker.
Miss Nancy Hannah of Washington was riding when her horse ran away and threw her onto a highway about 25 miles from Hayfield Virginia. She suffered a brain concussion and remained in critical condition for days before regaining consciousness and slowly recovering at a Washington hospital.
Senator Borah exposes plans to tack 5 billion dollars of inflation legislation onto the administration tax bill drawing quick opposition from Democratic leaders. Idaho independent Republican and farm groups press amendments prompting concern among farm state Senators including Norris who opposes boosting the tax bill with bonus and refinancing measures.
A check for 1637.38 on a 1000 policy was delivered to Mrs Eva Taylor Bar widow of C Lee Barr by E Capper financial secretary of Hickory Camp No 34 Woodmen of the World. Barr died recently and held a $1000 policy with the local camp.
Night time conditions extend radio signals farther, allowing transmissions to reach twice the distance compared with daytime. This effect improves coverage for stations and emergency communications under lower atmospheric interference.
He served nine years in the Virginia National Guard rising to captain and adjutant of the First Virginia Infantry. During World War I he acted as legal adviser for local draft boards and served as city fuel administrator.
Mr Wilson will use his own piano in a benefit concert for the association. The nine foot Baldwin piano weighs 2300 pounds and is stored at Miles Music Company where it can be tried by interested patrons. Tenor Nelson Huffman will join as soloist with accompanist Ruth Weybright, head of the Bridgewater College piano department.
In Frederick County Virginia the Circuit Court orders W E Edwards Master Commissioner to report on L L Hockman real estate interests liens and partitions with notices to attend on August 8 1935 at his office Winchester VA. Publication to occur in The Winchester Evening Star for two weeks.
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