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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1937

Page

7

Baltimore Markets July 31 Livestock and Produce

Produce and poultry unchanged. Cattle mix: steers 1,100-1,300 lb mostly 11.50-13.50, lighter 9.00-11.25. cows 6.00-8.00 grass fat, 4.50-5.50 cutters. Calves 10.00-11.00 avg. Hogs mostly 12.95-13.65. sows 11.85-13.45. 120-160 lb 12.45-12.95. Sheep spring lambs 11.00-11.50, good 11.25-11.50. ewes 4.50-8.00. Chicago market notes steady hogs and higher cattle, tops to 17.15.

Baltimore Baltim USDA Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr Washington James

Eight year old Brooklyn girl found fatally injured

Paula Magana, an eight year old pupil at St. Aloysius Catholic Parochial School, was found in the cellar of 349 Stockholm Street with suspected strangulation. A clothes line was found around her neck, and Dr. Rosenberg pronounced her deceased at Wyckoff Heights Hospital.

New York Brooklyn Stockholm Street Paula Magana St. Aloysius Catholic Parochial School Rosenberg Wyckoff Heights Hospital

County man ordered to leave county after incident

A county man was instructed to depart the area promptly or face accompaniment to the State Farm, as authorities warned. The exchange indicates escalating action following a disturbance referenced as Mauck was told to leave.

Mauck Peters

Mrs Ritter obituary notes Christian fortitude and family ties

Mrs Ritter longtime city merchant Lawrence D Ritter husband survives with father Theodore Ritter and seven brothers in various cities. Pallbearers listed S C Brooks R Bruce Slonaker Howard L Patton Albert R Patton L D Grubbs B Henkle Carpenter. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot.

Lawrence D. Ritter Theodore Ritter A Wayne Edwin F Frederick M Lester L Martinsburg Claude L Hagerstown T. Dewey Braddock Heights James F Brooklyn, N. Y S. C. Brooks R. Bruce Slonaker Howard L. Patton Albert R. Patton L. D. Grubbs B. Henkle Carpenter Mount Hebron Cemetery

Longtime Carper family leader and public servant dies

Obituary notes ill health and deaconship at the First Baptist Church of Cleburne. James Carper served as justice of the peace constable county commissioner and helped found the local school district. Surviving spouse Katherine Bell Johnston and children include Mrs. J D Hall Walter Carper Mrs W M Farmer and others in Winchester and Frederick County. Burial followed in Cleburne Cemetery.

Carper Deattie Coverstone Virginia Texas J. D. Hall Kilgore Walter Carper Cleburne Katherine Bell Johnston Winchester W. M. Farmer Lone Willow First Baptist Church of Cleburne Cemetery Frederick County

Ranger Opens Up Early Lead in Sailboat Duel

The challenger pressed early but Ranger controlled maneuvers, gaining the lead as the defender faltered. Opened an early advantage, with Ranger pulling ahead by a clear margin before the turning point.

Page One Ranger

Stock Market Report Brightens in Motors and Steels

New York July 21 steady buying in motors and steels lent lifting power to the close. Brighter earnings boosted steel issues. farm implements oils and aviation rose on demand. Transfers ran about 300000 shares as bonds and commodities showed mixed trends.

New York Allied Chemical American Can American Radiator American Smelters American Tel Tel Anaconda Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products General Electric General Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Southern Railway Stand. Oil of N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific U. S. Steel Va.-Caro. Chem Va.-Caro, Pidt Woolworth

Wheat and Grain Quotes Slip Amid Holiday Quiet

Chicago and Baltimore markets show wheat and grain prices easing as hedging and light trade persist before holidays. Wheat futures fall nearly two cents with September around 1.16 1/2 to 5/8, corn around 91 3/4 to 92, oats near 29 1/2, soybeans near 1.03. Cash grains vary by grade with No 2 red wheat at 1.21 1/2 to 22 in Chicago and Baltimore spot prices for wheat and corn listed.

Chicago Liverpool Winnipeg Baltimore

Colored Baseball Team To Play At Fairgrounds Sun

The Winchester All Stars, a colored baseball team, meet the Wardensville West Virginia Tigers at the Fairgrounds diamond Sunday at 3 PM. After a 7-4 loss to the Leesburg Blues last Sunday, a win is expected as the Tigers are formidable and Don Elliot will catch, with Genny Parker delivering strong throws. The regular lineup starts on time.

Winchester All Stars Wardensville West Virginia Tigers Leesburg Blues Nat W. Va Tigers Don Elliot Middletown Genny Parker All Stars

Lutheran Leaders Plan Daily Program Additions

The daily program will include additions from prominent church leaders and a recreation program directed by J B Hockman assistant coach of Roanoke College.

Page One J. 8 Buddy) Hockman Roanoke College

Enterprise Skippered by Vanderbilt Leads 1930 Series Start

The Enterprise, skippered by Vanderbilt, opens the 1930 series with Shamrock V as Sir Thomas Lipton’s last challenger. Fifteen minutes after the start, Sir Charman Smith, vice commodore of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, serving as British observer for the American boat, declared that the crew was out classed.

Enterprise Vanderbilt Thomas Lipton Shamrock V Charman Smith Royal Ulster Yacht Club

Wounded Circus Performer Dies in California Shooting

Vera Bruce Codona, 32, famed trapeze artist and wife of Alfredo Codona, dies after three gunshot wounds suffered in Long Beach California. Alfredo Codona, 43, reportedly shot her during a property dispute in a lawyer's office before their divorce.

Long Beach Calif Vera Bruce Codona Alfredo Codona Codona Codonas

Bank Management Committee Chosen

Harold G. Brown vice-president and cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank appointed chairman of the bank management and research committee of the Virginia Bankers' Association announces the committee members: John B. Alfriend J Hervie Wilkinson Jr Giles H. Miller Jr W L Hildreth G C MecCall Joseph E Healy.

Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley National Bank Virginia Bankers’ Association John 8. Alfriend National Bank of Commerce Norfolk J. Hervie Wilkinson, Jr State Planters Bank and Trust Company Richmond Giles H. Miller, Jr Culpeper National Bank Culpeper W. 8. Hildreth Pepples National Bank Charlottesville G. C. Mec-Call First National Bank Norton Joseph E. Healy Citizens National Bank Hampton

Rebuilding At Cedar Creek Mine Post Fire Damage

The Southern Ores Inc manganese mine and plant in Cedar Creek Valley suffered a fire sparked by lightning. A large mill was destroyed and will be replaced by an addition to another section. production will take months to resume at normal levels. The Cedar Creek mines supply a large share of domestic manganese.

Southern Ores Inc Cedar Creek Valley Cedar Creek

Rebellion Flows as Senate Debates Hour Bill and Adjournment

The final vote on the wage and hour bill was set for 3 p m EST amid a continuing rift in Democratic ranks. Senators Byrd and Smith helped rally the rebels while Vice President Garner faced whispers of encouraging early adjournment. Harrison led a fierce assault, calling the measure dangerous to business.

Senate Byrd D-Va Smith D-Sc Garner Congress Harrison

Bogus License (Continued from Page 1)

Testimony describes Peters nearly choking a boy near Stephens City when Tobin intervened and was stabbed. Mauck tried to assist, drawing the judge's warning as Shenandoah County men, cited for recent Frederick County entry.

Frederick County Tobin Stephens City Peters Mauck

New Ballots Use X to Cast Vote in Squares

The article explains new voting ballots use an X mark in a square to indicate a vote for a candidate. An example shows three candidates John Doe James Doe and Tom Dee with a mark beside James Doe to cast a ballot for him.

John Doe James Doe Tom Dee

Ballot Instructions Emphasize Marking X for Chosen Candidate

The notice instructs voters to place an X in the square opposite the candidate’s name or write in a candidate by drawing a square and marking X. It warns that other voting methods will invalidate the ballot and stresses proper marking to ensure counting.

Fire claims three aboard City of Baltimore steamer

The Chesapeake Line president said three men may have died in the Chesapeake Bay fire that gutted the City of Baltimore. Rescue crews pulled two bodies from the bay, a missing passenger was found in New York, and an oilier listed as missing was believed dead. A man’s body was found near the hull as investigators opened the inquiry into the disaster.

Brooks City of Baltimore A. L. Stephens Chesapeake Line City of Stephens Special Federal Board of Inquiry J. 8. Polikoff Aiken S. C Abel T. Whealton Crisfield H. Paige New York Haynie John Scanlann Johnstown

Public Auction of 81 Acre Farm in Frederick County Virginia

Under a Virginia chancery decree in the Stimmell v Stimmell case, a trustee and special commissioners will auction 81 acres two roods seven hundred twelve poles of Second tract about one mile southeast of Brucetown in Frederick County. Auction in Winchester at 11 a.m. on August 28, 1937, terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments backed by purchaser bonds and trust deed with six percent interest.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia William S. Stimmell Fannie V. Stimmell George W. Stimmell, Jr County Court House Winchester Brucetown J. Watts Shoaff R. Gray Williams M. M. Lynch

Senate approves Copeland safety at sea bill after Morro Castle disaster

Newport News witnesses testify about a ship fire hose failure and lack of water as the Senate commerce committee approves the Copeland safety at sea bill. The measure tightens ship construction to resist sinking from minor collisions and aims to improve fireproofing while demanding complete passenger lists.

Brooks Washington Senate Commerce Committee Copeland Morro Castle New Jersey

Ford Lines Raise Prices Amid Rising Costs

General Motors Chairman Alfred P. Sloan hinted at price increases while several 1937 Ford passenger models saw $15 to $35 bumps effective Monday. The base price remains the same and the increases exclude five passenger types and all trucks and commercial cars.

Sloan Alfred P. Sloan, Jr General Motors Corporation Ford

Group To Meet For Annual Program and Addresses

A group gathers with reports from Stewardship, Evangelism, and various boards. Dr. L. E. Smith gives an Evangelism address, with evening Youth Fellowship led by R. A. Larrick. F C Lester to deliver addresses and lead worship next day.

W. J. Andes L. E. Smith Woman's Board A. W. Ances Social Service Norman Morris Christian Union Charlotte Hillyard Alfred Dofflemyer R. A. Larrick Winchester Christian Endeavor Elon School of Helen Showalter F. C. Lester Christian Orphanage C. D. Johnston W. C. Wampler Thelma Morris Christ J. O. Atkinson

Duke Rural Institute Report Highlights Key Speakers

Rev. F. E Hyde presents a Rural Institute report at Duke University with afternoon sessions featuring Education by Dr. M. L. Weekly and an address by Dr. L. EB. Smith. Reports on appointments by W. C. Wampler and additional items on Resolutions Finance and Nominations to follow before adjournment.

Rural Institute Duke University F. E Hyde M. L. Weekly L. EB. Smith W. C. Wampler

Political Clash Over Holt and Daniel’s Independence

A former governor attacks Holt implying he would be influenced by supporters while claiming Daniel would remain free from factional pressure. The speaker, who once served with Holt, challenges the insinuations and defends the integrity of Daniel and current officials against manipulation by party interests.

The Singing Marine Opens at Capitol Theatre

The new musical The Singing Marine debuts at Capitol Theatre with a lively collection of song hits. The production showcases a sparkling chorus and bright performances as audience members enjoy a fresh stage show.

Holt Supported by Independent Democrats in Virginia Senate Race

The passage attacks the idea that any governor candidate owes success to unnamed officeholders. It asserts that Holt is backed by thousands of independent Democrats and praises his public service, arguing such support shows gratitude rather than outside influence.

Holt Jim Price Senator Holt Senate Senator Daniel Daniel Trinkle Democratic State Organization Price Richmond

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Fremont Church R&g Hughes Motor CO Loudoun & Cork Sts Firestone N.8.c Firestone Auto Supply & Service Store N. Main St Geo. T. Bartis Ey. Mer Herrell S. Loudoun St Plymouth Chevrolet Asses Pine Motor CO Brad Cecil Sis Winchester, VA Chapman Motor CO South Loudoun St Mrs. Ritter Stock Market Report Fairgrounds Sun Bank Management Committee Tavenner Shenandoah County Frederick Tom Doe Newport News House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries O. K Fisher Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc Buncutter Tire Co Germain & 8 Braddock St Godrich Raps Dick Powell Warner Bros Ing Marine Capitol Theatre Goodrich Silvertown Truck Tires Silvertowns Cammer Tire Co Studebaker Bickers Motor Co Winchester Furniture CO H. W. Ebert BUICK Pontiac Jim Loy Sinclair Braddock Monmouth Sts
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