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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1937

Page

5

Washington A. C. Returns For Two-Game Weekend Series

Washington A. C. plans a two game set with the Winchester Park team this weekend starting Saturday at 3 p.m. at Winchester Park. The visiting Washington A. C. is regarded as a leading sandlot club in the District and is expected to challenge Park hurlers Mills and others. Tentative Kingston A. C. lineup includes Johnson Burg Williams and DeAngelos with Wyche stating starter to be decided on game day.

Winchester Park Athletic Club Washington D. C the Majestic Radio Winchester Mills Wre Griffith Gsters Liffiith B. Wyche Kington A. C Isel

Moffett Endorses Holt for Lieutenant Governor

Staunton July 26 State Senator W Stuart Moffett of this district will back Senator Saxon Holt of Newport News for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in the August 3 primary. In a letter to Senator Holt's campaign manager Moffett praises Holt as practical and fearless in pursuing Virginia’s needs and notes Holt’s 36 years in public life and 20 years as Senate president.

Virginia Senate Lynchburg Vivian L. Page Norfolk James H. Price Roosevelt Page Price Washington Robert Daniel Saxon W. Holt Newport News Daniel Brandon Holt

Strike Case Delayed in Covington Fight at Industrial Rayon

Ray Beatty, secretary of local 2214 CIO affiliate Synthetic Yarn Workers, is among 16 union men charged with assault and battery during a mob clash at Industrial Rayon Corp plant in South Covington. More than 150 contempt defendants were summoned to bond $500 for a September 1 hearing as jury selection, mainly Highland County farmers, proceeded. Glenn Perkins, already convicted, awaits appeal arrangements with a $3,000 bond.

Covington Ray Beatty Industrial Rayon Corporation Highland County Beatty CIO Benjamin Haden Alleghany County

May Give Vanderbilt Headache

Sherman Hoyt, famed yachtsman, arrives in Newport as a potential challenger to Harold Vanderbilt and his undefeated Ranger in the upcoming America's Cup defenses. Hoyt may skip Endeavour in a racing week hosted by the Eastern Yacht Club, with Ranger listed among the contestants. Hoyt previously served on Vanderbilt’s aftguard during past cup battles against Rainbow and Enterprise.

Tom Morgan Newport R. I Sherman Hoyt Harold S. Vanderbilt Ranger Hoyt Endeavour T. O. M. Sopwith

Page criticizes Price in Lynchburg campaign speech

Virginia State Senator Vivian L. Page of Norfolk spoke in Lynchburg denouncing James H. Price for coastward politics and “coat tail” endorsements. He pledged independence, defended state rights, and warned against centralization while commenting on Virginia’s political factions and party leadership.

Yachting Races Set for Eastern Series from Mattapoisett to Newport

The eastern series features Vanderbilt’s two prior defenders with Green challengers and Fanny Dunker often leading summaries. Rainbow skippered by Chandler Hovey and Gerard B. Lambert's Yankee vie for defense honors as yachts race from Mattapoisett to Vineyard Haven and then to Newport for a July 30 contest the day before the International opens.

Hoyt Vanderbilt Fanny Dunker Rainbow Chandler Hovey Gerard B. Lambert Yankee Mattapoisett Mass Vineyard Haven Newport

Wedding Invitations Now At Special Prices

Local ad announcing reduced prices for wedding invitations available at Star Job Print. Limited time offer for couples planning events with early access to customized designs and printing services.

Trickery in Virginia lieutenant governor race sparks charges

Roanoke July 26 State Senator Robert W Daniel accuses opponents of using trickery by inserting Gov Price's photo into paid ads for Saxon Holt. Daniel says the ad used Price’s image without consent and miscaptioned Holt as Price ally. Holt campaign chair Wright questions neutrality and notes Price denied backing Holt or Daniel.

Roanoke Robert W. Daniel James H. Price Daniel Saxon W. Holt Gov. Price

Pressure Sees Second-Place Teams in Major League Marathon

The Giants chase first place as they face the Cardinals with a two game gap to the Cubs, while the White Sox open a series at Washington with a five game deficit to the Yankees. Both clubs confront pitching and lineup issues as the pennant race intensifies.

Associated Press Giants White Sox St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Sox Washington Bill Terry Mickey Haslin Dick Bartell Bartell Harry Danning Gus Mancusco Mancuso Terry Pie and Joy Ben Cantwell Jersey City Slick Castleman Hal Schumacher Carl Hubbell Cliff Melton Yankees Bronx Charley Grimm Yanks Lefty Gomez Charley Ruffing

Virginia Farmers Gather for Ninth Rural Affairs Institute

Several hundred members of the Virginia Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs arrived at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg for the ninth annual institute of rural affairs. A series of talks covered rural education funding, farm power, taxation, health, and real estate assessment, with Virginia Tech leaders chairing sessions.

Blacksburg Virginia Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs Virginia Tech Institute of Rural Affairs Agriculural Conference Board James H. Price Julian A. Burruss Meade Ferguson Richmond Virginia Farm Power Board W. H. Stauffer Virginia Nelson Beck Charlottesville J. M. Peck Fincastle W. E. Garnett C. Nelson Beck Rural Electric Administration J. S. Moss Burke's Garden

Seattle doctor kills son then takes life over mercy

Dr. Guy B. Peterkin, 66, prominent Seattle physician and urology specialist, shot his incurably ill son Shearman, 22, who had been a University of Washington student, and then committed suicide. Central Press reports a tragic mercy killing.

Guy 8. Peterkin Seattle Wash Peterkin Shearman University of Washington Central Press

Barbara Bell Pattern 1332 B for slacks halter bolero

Fashion pattern notice promotes Barbara Bell pattern 1332 B for sizes 12 to 20 with correspond­ing busts 30 to 38. Includes slacks, halter and bolero for fall wear suitable for college and leisure. Send fifteen cents for the Barbara Bell Summer Pattern Book and direct orders to the box below.

The Evening Star Barbara Bell Winchester Evening Star Times Square Station New York N. Y

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