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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1938

Page

2

Lamp’s Pinch Hit Secures Extra Inning Win for Winchester Park

Lefty Duvall pitched Winchester Park to a 3-2 extra inning victory over Russell Motor Company nine of Washington. After trailing 2-0, Winchester tied the score in the seventh. Duvall fanned 12 while allowing 7 hits. McIntire gave up 10 hits and 2 walks. In the tenth, Swanson’s single, Keller sacrifice, Pattoon’s fly, and Lamp’s decisive single produced the winning run as Lamp added a double for the day.

Lefty Duvall Winchester Park Russell Motor Company Washington McIntire Duvall McIintire Winchester Swanson Keller Pattoon Lamp Plumery

Young Russians Show Their Might Pageant in Red Square

MOSCOW July 25 Thirty five thousand of the young and strong of Soviet Russia marched before Joseph Stalin in the annual physical culture pageant in Red Square. The display featured girls and children in pantomime with huge floats showing Red soldiers border guards guns tanks and airplanes and agricultural fertility. A dance depicted Soviet fighters vanquishing German and Polish dragons as a children's brigade sang a militant tune If War Comes Tomorrow.

Moscow Russia Joseph Stalin Red Square

War Games Resume Today With 29th Division Encampment

Members of the 29th Division resumed war games at Front Royal Virginia after a 5 o clock break fast in fair weather. Col S L Pike Army Instructor marshaled officers and men as the mock hostilities began. Maj Sidney Morgan and Col Pike reviewed two days of maneuvers as the 121st Engineers Band left for Washington.

Front Royal Washington Maryland Virginia S. L. Pike Winchester Col. Pike Sidney Morgan 121St Engineers Meyer Goldman

WCTU Convention Planned for Purcellville October 11 13

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia schedules its annual meeting at Bethany Methodist Church in Purcellville Loudoun County October 11 to 13. Mrs. Howard M. Hoge, long-time state president, will preside. Delegates from across Virginia are expected with lunches served by Bethany Church Ladies Aid Society on October 12 and 13. Local Loudoun organizers have appointed committee chairs for arrangements.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Virginia Bethany Methodist Church Purcellville Loudoun County Loudoun Howrrd M. Hoge Evergreen Home Lincoln Ladies’ Aid Society of Bethany Church Winchester Virginia

American Exports Show An Increase

The Commerce Department reported that US exports in the first half of 1938 totaled 1 592 137 000 dollars, up 55 575 000 from 1937, while imports fell to 961 063 000 dollars, down 722 358 000 from the same period last year, yielding a positive trade surplus of 631 074 000 dollars.

Washington United States Commerce Department

Mail Order Romeo Reaches Decision in New Jersey

Judson Van Arsdale, 59, known as mail order Romeo, has chosen between two women and married May Meyer of Matawan New Jersey after weeks of pondering. May Meyer and Nellie Davis, 44, both visited his home seeking the groom, with both women described as good housekeepers and both wanting to stay.

Matawan N. J Judson van Arsdale May Meyer Nellie Davis

Moth Spray Announced by Hough for Apple Orchards

Entomologist W. Hough of Winchester Research Laboratory recommends a July 26 to August 2 spray window to guard against side-worms in apples. Second brood activity rises in August and September, with instructions for mixing Bluestone lime and lead arsenate per 100 gallons and a second spray after 10 days. No lime or Bordeaux with nicotine spray.

Winchester Research Laboratory

President May Have To Bless Candidate Camp In Georgia

The Democratic primary in Georgia presents unusual problems for administration politicians as two of the four candidates oppose Roosevelt policies. President Roosevelt may endorse the New Deal candidate Lawrence Camp during a Georgia visit. Camp, a newcomer, has ties to Senator Richard B. Russell Jr. Other contenders include Senator Walter F. George and former Governor Eugene Talmadge with established organizations, while William G. McRae of Atlanta backs administration support plus Townsend plan advocacy.

Washington Georgia Roosevelt U. S Lawrence Camp Camp Richard B. Russell, Jr

Clarke County Farmers Headed to Blacksburg Institute

Ten Clarke county farmers will depart tomorrow for Blacksburg Virginia to attend the Institute of Rural Affairs. Delegates include Clifton Price A J Clevenger M G Henshall John Dove R C Carter Jr J C Emmart B W Brotherton D W Costello and C C Funkhouser. They plan to return Friday and transportation is available for Frederick county participants.

Clarke County Blacksburg Institute of Rural Affairs C. C. Funkhouser Clarke Clifton Price A. J. Clevenger M. G. Henshall John Dove R. C. Carter, Jr J. C. Emmart B. W. Brotherton D. W. Costello Mr. Funkhouser Home Demonstration Club Frederick County Fred Stine

One Out of Every 37 Is a Criminal

Indianapolis report from the American Bar Association says crime costs the nation 15 billion dollars annually and major crimes occur every 22 seconds. It cautions against hasty policing changes but urges better enforcement through more officers and tighter regulations.

Indianapolis United States Law Enforcement Committee The American Bar Association America Cleveland aArthur T. Vanderbilt Alaska Vanderbilt Association Frank Hague Jersey City New Jersey Globe National Association of Women Lawyers United State Florence E. Allen Ohio United States Supreme Court

First In Clarke To Win Honor In 4-H All-Star Chapter

Dalton Carpenter of Clarke county becomes the first from the area elected to the Virginia All-Star Chapter. County agent C C Punkhouser notes Carpenter’s unusual achievements and confirms the honor today.

Clarke Dalton Carpenter Clarke County C. C. Punkhouser Carpenter Funkhouser

Red Cross Life Saving Methods Highlight Surfboard Use

Modern Red Cross instructors use surfboards for water rescue and begin resuscitation as soon as the drowning person is reached. Since 1913 the Life Saving Service has educated nearly 800,000 people in water safety and rescue. Artificial respiration is a key technique that saves many bathers each year from drowning.

Red Cross

Death Claims T. W. Grim of Winchester at 64

T. William Grim, 64, of 14 East Germain street Winchester died after a prolonged heart illness. He worked as a woodworker for Glaize and Brother before two years of ill health. Survived by widow Blanche Rainsberger and four sisters and three brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm from East Germain residence with services by Rev. Robert B. Nelson and burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Bell tolled by Friendship Fire Company.

T. William Grim Winchester No. 14 East Germain Street Grim Glaize and Brother George W. and Ida Seabright Grim Cumberland Turner Ashby Floyd Marion Grim Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Milton J. Billmyer Harry Jones Jacob Marple Ollie Cooper Harvey Carper Edward Jones Friendship Fire Company Jones

King Neptune Visits Roosevelt Ship in Gallapagos Date

President Roosevelt voyages toward Albemarle Island in the Gallapagos group aboard the cruiser Houston crossing the equator twice to stage shipboard ceremonies. To avoid Sunday observances the events were moved to today with Roosevelt designated senior shellback and Stephen S. Early named pollywog chieftain.

Houston Gallapagos Archipelago Roosevelt Albemarle Island Gallapagos King Neptune Stephen S. Early

Corrigan Installs in London as Kennedy Guest

Douglas G. Corrigan arrives in London for a two day visit after flying from New York to Dublin in his plane. He goes to the home of U.S. Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy to be hosted during his stay in the capital.

Croyden Eng Douglas G. Corrigan New York Dublin London United States Joseph P. Kennedy West End Pms

ADS Reports Farm Benefit Payments Top 328 Million

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced total benefit payments and related expenditures for the last 12 months reached 328,262,578 dollars. Expenses of the state and district offices amounted to 20,636,470 dollars.

Washington Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Insurgents Take Western Spain Territory of Estremadura

Spanish insurgents captured 3125 square miles in Estremadura near the Portuguese border after a five day campaign. They secured 23 towns and 400000 inhabitants, with Casteura as the largest village and government troops fleeing with wheat war materiel and 10 shells and a fleet of light cars. General Jose Maija reportedly pulled veterans east to Valencia, reducing western resistance.

Hendaye France Spain Mediterranean Estremardura Valencia Casteura Estremadura Jose Maija

Second Half Of Winchester Softball Season Underway

The Winchester Softball League resumes play tomorrow after rain delays. Snag Sargent announces the schedule for the first week with games at Sunnyside diamond and the Park. Teams urged to reschedule postponed games at the earliest convenience.

Winchester Snag Sargent Jr. B T. Vs Sunnyside United Food Elks Club Co. I Woolen Republic Oil Kendall Oilers Park Elks Jr. B. of T

Death Summons Wm E Smith In Loudoun County

William Edward Smith of Bluemont Loudoun County died at his home at 7 30 yesterday morning aged 61. He was born May 8 1877 in Warrenton VA son of the late John H and the late Mrs Smith. Survived by widow Annie L Smith five sons George W J Luther Carroll C Joseph F and Charles W Smith and two daughters Mrs Margaret L Longerbeam and Mrs Rose E Dawson. Funeral from Bluemont Methodist Church Tuesday at 11 conducted by Rev Walter Smith with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery Loudoun County.

William Edward Smith Bluemont Loudoun County Mr. Smith Warrenton John H. Smith Annie L. Smith George W J. Luther Carroll C Joseph F Charles W. Smith Margaret L. Longerbeam Rose E. Dawson Bluemont Methodist Church Walter Smith Hillsboro Ebernezer Charles

Red Cross Offers Life Saving Class to Prevent Drownings

Winchester Frederick County Red Cross chapter announces a life saving and water safety course led by Dr. E T Clark chapter chairman. The program runs July 26 to 30 from 9 to 12 at Winchester Golf Club with Red Cross certificates awarded upon completion. Interested individuals should contact Mrs. Helen H Wright at the chapter headquarters.

Winchester-Prederick County Red Cross E. T. Clark Clark Winchester Golf Club Helen H. Wright

Victims Improve After Crash Near Berryville

Memorial Hospital reports gradual improvement for Miss Viola Payne and Robert Fewell of Round Hill Loudoun County who were injured when their car crashed into a service pole on the eastern outskirts of Berryville after midnight Sunday. Their companions Thomas Payne Edgar Thompson and Dean Bolt also from Round Hill were treated and discharged.

Memorial Hospital Viola Payne Robert Fewell Round Hill Loudoun County Berrysvile Galloway Clarke County Blue Ridge Mountains Thomas Payne Edgar Thompson Dean Bolt Miss Payne Mr. Fewell

A Good Almanac Is Always Useful

Uncle Sam's Almanac gains a reputation for useful facts at a fair price. It offers no ads or propaganda, but daily guidance on household hints etiquette political and economic data and standard almanac pages. The coupon offer asks ten cents postpaid for UNCLE SAM'S ALMANAC. Lift Every Voice is cited as the national anthem of the negroes.

Uncle Sam J. Amond Jamies Weldon Johns

National Guard Units Return From Virginia Beach Camp

Members of Headquarters Company and Company I, 116th Infantry returned home after a two week encampment at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach. Lieut George F Miller did not attend the camp due to duties in Richmond at a rifle range. Miller named captain of the Virginia team for national matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, with Capt Paul R Hartman as special range officer. They will leave August 20 for Camp Perry. Capt Hartman commands Company I. Lt Ashbury Jackson is second in command. Lt Lawrence C Hollis leads Headquarters Company.

State Miliary Reservation Virginia Beach George F. Miller Richmond State Farm Camp Perry Ohio Miller Virginia Paul R. Hartman Winchester Hartman Lieut. Miller Ashbury Jackson Lawrence C. Hollis

Air Raid Warning Net Tests Planned Across North Carolina

The War Department announced a large scale American test of an air raid warning net to involve hundreds of civilians. Messages such as enemy planes sighted will be telephoned from 300 plus points in North Carolina during October 3 to 17. Officials say no alarm or belief war is near will be implied.

Washington War Department Europe North Carolina

Sylva Girl Earns Dental License Family in the Trade

Miss Nora Cella McGuire receives her dental license joining a family of dentists in Sylva North Carolina. Her father Dr Wayne McGuire and mother are dentists while her sister studies dentistry in Atlanta and her brother in law is a dental student.

Sylva N. C Noracella McGuire Miss McGuire Wayne McGuire Atlanta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vall Russes Motor Company Pussell Harris Wweeee Moore Ee Plumery James A Sane Meintire P. Ey Patton Wee Lamp Esonn MsDermott Luby A. Kilmer Luray Charlottesville Culpeper F.lh.a O'Connell Robert M. Bolton Hugh Everett, Jr Louis Goson Malcolm T. Powell Charles Rust James B. Bradley Beverley Brown Milton A. Reckord Gardner Waller John W. Oehmann District of Columbia National Guard District of Columbia Infantry Virginia National Guard Col. Oehmann I. Brumback Romeo W. 8S. Hough American Bar Committee T. W. Grim Local Citizen Corrigan Kennedy Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co., Inc E. Boscawen St Miaja Wm. E. Smith Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington, D. C N. G John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Brad Firestone One - AY Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store N. Maid St
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