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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1938

Page

2

Berryville Postoffice Site To Undergo Tree Removal And Street Grading

Berryville seeks federal aid to clear several trees and a fire hydrant near the courthouse site and to grade the street from 15 feet to better access. State Highway maintains the street which was recently resurfaced. work is estimated at 38000 dollars. L B Gallimore of Greens C is the contractor for construction of office with a start date not set. The site, bought from Lloyd Post and J T Jones estate, includes a land strip for a new building. current Main street quarters are crowded for postal needs. Postmaster Lewis N Glover oversees the project.

Postof Department L. B. Gallimore Greens. C Lloyd Post American Legion J. T. Jones Main Street Lewis N. Glover

Loyalists Reach Three Miles From Gandesa Front

Reports from Ebro front say government troops drive within three miles of Gandesa as offensive expands. Insurgents claim few cross and annihilated. government lines report 12 mile two day advance dominating Gandesa with villages and seven hills captured. In Estremadura insurgents boast 14 thousand prisoners and trapping six brigades.

Aye France Govern Gandesa Ebro Spain Catalonia Catalornia Estremadura

Grangers Plan Observance Rally Friday in Middletown

Plans are being finalized for the tenth anniversary observance of the Middletown Grange to be held Friday August 12. Notables invited include Senator Harry F Byrd and Harry B Caldwell master of the North Carolina State Grange and Mark Turner master of the Virginia Grange. A special meeting of committees is set for Friday night to finish arrangements with invitations extended to all state granges. The program at the high school auditorium will run in the afternoon and conclude at night with Miss Kathleen Snapp who led the last meeting in charge.

Middletown Grange Harry F. Byrd Harryb. Caldwell Greensboro N. C North Carolina State Grange Mark Turner Virginia Grange Mittees Middletown Kauthleen Snapp

Missionary Conference Held at Palmyra Church

The Virginia Valley Central Missionary Conference of the Congregational Christian Church gathers tomorrow at Palmyra Church near Edinburg with Mrs. K. H. Sale presiding. Sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. include worship by Miss Helen Showalter, reports, and a pageant by the Antioch Church Society.

Virginia Valley Central Missionary Conference The Congregational-Christian Church Palmyra Church Edinburg K. H. Sale Church of the Valley Helen Showalter Ie Sayapenas Oliphant Ene m Enroyeent Trasurer Verdie Showalter John G. Truitt Suffolk Woman

TVA Engineers Dispute Morgan in Power Suit Testimony

Four TVA engineers denied being pressured to prepare evidence for the 18 company power suit at Chattanooga. They testified before a Congressional committee that Arthur E. Morgan’s charge of misleading material was unfounded, with E L Chandler stating no pressure existed and defending the figures he prepared.

Knoxville Tenn TVA Arthur E. Morgan Chattanooga Morgan E. L. Chandler Chandler James Eer Mnes Fly

Service For S. J. Cabell

The funeral of Samuel J. Cabell 70 a Cedarville War ren county resident who died Monday night at Winchester Memorial Hospital was held at 3 PM at the Cabell home with Rev Ronald H Rowland officiating. Interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal Pallbearers were Hubert McKay Robert Painter Harry E Martin Gen S Gardner Waller John B Ear and Julian Steele. Cabell a native of Stephens City Frederick county lived in Warren county since age 16 son of the late Dr Henry Cabell and Mrs Annie Cabell Cabell married Virginia LeHew of Warren who survives plus a daughter Mrs Miller Jett Nineveh and brother Charles Cabell Cedarville He attended Roanoke College graduating in 1888 youngest at the time and taught in Shenandoah Valley schools and a Berryville school later read law in Berryville and became a lawyer for thirty years engaged in farming last noted.

Samuel J. Cabell Cedarville Warren County Winchester Memorial Hospital Cabell Ronald i H. Rowland Meade Memorial Episcopal Church Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal Hubert McKay Robert Painter Harry E. Martin Gen. S. Gardner Waller John B. Ear Julian Steele Stephens City Frederick County Henry Cabell Annie Cabell Cabell Virginia LeHew Johnson Miller Jett Nineveh Charles Cabell Shenandoah Valley Capt. S. M. McDonald Berryville

Guffey Ignores Jury's Summons and Campaign Talk

New York July 27 Senator Joseph F Guffey Pa sails for Europe to campaign in Pennsylvania on three issues The New Deal the corrupt political judiciary and Moe Annenberg He will pay a $100 penalty for ignoring a grand jury subpoena while attending the Hague meeting He defends the charges as politics and says he is not afraid. Harrisburg July 27 Republican legislators urge home folks to oppose Governor Earles bid to take over the grand jury probe while the administration pushes to strengthen it.

New York United States Joseph F. Guffey Europe Pennsylvania New Deal Moe Annenberg Guffey Annenberg M. L. Annenberg The Philadelphia Inquirer Summon International Parliamentary Union Hague Grand Jury Harrisburg George H. Earle

Winchester Motorcycle Club Forms At Harley Shop

The Winchester Motorcycle Club, the first of its kind here, was formed by two wheeled vehicle enthusiasts at the Harley-Davidson shop. Members must belong to the American Motorcycle Association. Officers include Joe McGuire president C Richard Boyce Jr vice president Miller McDonald secretary treasurer Robert Reed road captain and Robert Allan assistant road captain. Meetings set for Thursdays at 8 pm with programs planned and summer club trips. Other members named include John Jones Lewis Lamp Joseph Lamp Alvin Grubbs William Forney Kermit Bott Harold Spurling and Lester Devers.

Winchester Motorcycle Club Harley-Davidson American Motorcycle Association Joe McGuire C. Richard Boyce, Jr Miller McDonald Robert Reed Robert Allan John Jones Lewis Lamp Joseph Lamp Alvin Grubbs William Forney Kermit Bott Harold Spurling Lester Devers

Death of Mrs. Catherine Regina Strum in Long Island Apple Trade

Mrs. Catherine Regina Strum wife of Frederick F Strum died at 3 20 am at her home in St Alban s Long Island after a long illness She was mother of Fred W Sturm Howard and Allen Sturm The funeral will be Friday at 10 am with interment in a Long Island cemetery Her husband prominent in apple buying and packing and Ballston Refrigerator Co of Ballston Spa NY Her son Fred W Sturm works in apple business in the city and had been in New York recently</S>

Catherine Regina Strum Frederick F. Sturm St. Alban’s Long Island Winchester

Beverley Neel Dies After Short Illness

Beverley Fox Neel son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Neel of Shenandoah Junction West Virginia died after a brief illness at 6 30 pm in Charles Town hospital. He was grandson of Rev F F Neel former pastor of Shenandoah Junction and Ridgeway Methodist Churches. Funeral at parents home Thursday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Allen pastor of the Methodist Church. Interment in Rest Frederick County cemetery.

Beverley Fox Neel Thomas Neel Shenandoah Junction W. Va Charles Town F. F. Neel Ridgeway Methodist Church Nee Elizabeth Stipe Ridgeway Allen Methodist Church Rest Frederick County

Prayer Service at Church of Our Saviour Tonight

The regular Prayer meeting of the Church of Our Saviour will be held at 7 45 this evening. Rev C Worthington Lowe invites all to attend and a call meeting for all Sunday School teachers will follow the service, with importance placed on attendance.

Church of Our Saviour C. Worthington Lowe

Barrack Space at Shenandoah Valley Academy Filled

Col Boone D. Tillet headmaster of Shenandoah Valley Academy said all barracks space is filled for the 152nd term. Buildings are renovated a new wing to be erected on the old foundation. the pool will be ready by opening in mid September. Col Tillet and Capt Hodgson have spent the summer contacting families. five or six local boys plan to attend.

Boone D. Tillet Shenandoah Valley Academy The Star Col. Tillett Col. Tillet John A. Hodgson

Japs Reveal Third Siberian Clash This Month

Tokyo reports a third border clash between Soviet and Manchoukuo patrols on the Siberian frontier. About 60 Russians landed from gunboats near Usuri Delta with 100 reinforcements, attacked by 500 Manchoukuoans, then withdrew with no casualties. Official Japan calls it minor and says friction is common on a poorly defined boundary.

Tokyo Siberian Foreign Office Manchoukuo Ussuri Abarovsk War Office

Draws Fine St Clair Bener Charged With Breach Of Peace

St Clair Bener was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Trial Justice A J Tavenner for breach of peace after a complaint by B F Ritenour.

St. Clair Bener A. J. Tavenner B. F. Ritenour

Original Pocahontas Stoker advertised for year round hot water

The Pocahontas Fuel Co. promotes the Original Pocahontas Stoker as a year round hot water solution installed in existing furnaces. It claims automatic thermostat control, summer operation, and an approximate five cent daily cost. Available through O'Connell Air Conditioning at 22 S Braddock St with a divide payment plan.

Pocahontas Pocahontas Fuel Co O’connell Winchester S. Braddock St

First Life Saving Class Held by Winchester Red Cross

Fourteen swimmers attended the first life saving instructor class organized by the Winchester Frederick County Red Cross Chapter at the Winchester Golf Club under B H Gammage. The course teaches prone pressure artificial respiration and will award certificates after final exams. Named attendees include Derek Hayley Colin Hayley Rebecca Kern Champe Connor Grace Bosserman Wittmer Rachel Jennings Ethel Coover Retha Cooper James Early Dan O Henry William Allen Richard Owen Jack Willard and Quentin Flickinger.

B. H. Gammage Red Cross National Winchester Frederick Derek Hayley Colin Hayley Rebecca Kern Champe Connor Grace Bosserman Wittmer Rachel Jennings Ethel Coover Retha Cooper James Early Dan O. Henry William Allen Richard Owen Jack Willard Quentin Flickinger

American Tourists Stranded in Leningrad Landings Assured

Sixty six American tourists aboard the SS Reliance telegraphed the American embassy in Moscow seeking removal from a predicament in Leningrad where landing was barred. The embassy reported assurances from the Soviet foreign ministry that they would be allowed to land and that orders had been sent. Passport problems caused the trouble. One hundred sixty others including Houston Harte arrived in Moscow for a two day sightseeing program.

Moscow Leningrad Houston Harte Texas

Show Grounds Conditioned for Berryville Horse Show

Workmen prepare the Berryville grounds for the annual horse show to be held August 18 and 19. The event is a major social draw, attracting thousands from across the country.

Berryville

Yard Party at Greenway United Brethren Church Postponed

A yard party hosted by the Ladies Aid Society at Greenway United Brethren Church has been postponed to July 30. The event date change is announced in the church notices.

Greenway United Brethren Church Benefit Ladies’ Aid Society

Estate claims due Mollie L. Bromley heirs notice

All persons owing the estate of Mrs. Mollie L. Bromley and those with claims against the estate must settle with M. L. Capper and J. H. Bromley administrators. This public notice releases creditors to file and resolve debts.

Mollie L. Bromley M. L. Capper J. H. Bromley

Miss May Jenkins Dies at 61 in Winchester

Miss May Jenkins aged 61 died today at 7 a m at her brother Miller Jenkins home on North Cameron street after years of declining health and a prior operation. A Winchester native she was daughter of the late J M Jenkins and Martha E Jenkins. her brother E W Jenkins of Staunton Va survives. Funeral rites are expected at Kurtz Funeral Home once arrangements are complete.

Miss May Jenkins Miller Jenkins North Cameron Street Miss Jenkins Winchester J. M. Jenkins Martha E. Jenkins Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Old Home Place North Cameron Mr. Jenkins E. W. Jenkins Staunton Kurtz

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