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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1937

Page

3

Gore Home Demonstration Club Plans June Events

The Gore Home Demonstration Club met in the Union Sunday School room at 2. Members and Miss Mary Lee Dovel attended. They announced a dress contest in Winchester on June 22 and a lawn party for the 4-H Club on June 18. The annual picnic is set for July 7 at Walford's Beach on Capon River.

Gore Home Union Mary Lee Dovel Luther Johnson Creed Kathleen Oates Mary Virginia Johnson Winchester Gore Club Maude Wallace Blacksburg Walford’s Capon River Dovel Gore Lydia Cooper I. Fred Stine Roger Cooper Wolford’s Orville’ Willey Robert Brumback Clara Manuel Mattie Manuel Ellen Brumback Keith Judy John Henry James Judy Stewarts Cabin Camp

C Vernon Thomas to Address Lions Club Meeting

C Vernon Thomas representing the Association of American Railroads will speak to the Martinsburg Lions Club next Tuesday at York's Log Cabin on the Martinsburg turnpike at 6 30 pm. He will present an educational film titled All Aboard. Martinsburg guests will attend as part of the Winchester club delegation.

C. Vernon Thomas Association of American Railroads Lions Club York Martinsburg Turnpike Thomas Martinsburg Lions Club Winchester Club

Rain Plentiful In Coming Week Forecast

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States with local showers mid and end of week. The period will be warm overall with brief cooler spurs after shower periods.

Washington North Middle Atlantic

Parks Built Along Virginia Highways For Travelers

The State Highway Commission with the National Park Service is building wayside parks on principal Virginia highways. The rests will offer off highway parking, tables, drinking water and conveniences. Two parks are under construction on route No 7 between Winchester and Leesburg.

Virginia State Highway Commission National Park Service Winchester Leesburg

Memorial Day Exercises At Stonewall Cemetery

Former Winchester mayor William W. Glass spoke honoring Confederate soldiers for Memorial Day. Burr P. Harrison introduced him. Rev. E T Clark gave the invocation. Handley High School Band played. Parade led by Boy Scouts of America with Stonewall Memorial Association Daughters of the Confederacy and others. Graves of over 3 000 soldiers were decorated.

Glass William W. Glass Winchester Burr P. Harrison Commonwealth Frederick County E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Handley High School W. N. McKlwee Scouts Head Boy Scouts of America Stonewall Memorial Association Daughers of the Confederacy Stonewall Cemetery

Cameron Street Setback Proposal Urged by C. C. C.

C. C. C. urges the City Council to consider a future widening of Cameron street with a setback line on North Cameron from Sullivan's mill to the city limits. The meeting drew full attendance with President E. R. Branch, Secretary Andrew Bell, and directors John Rosenberger, Donald McFaden, Harold G. Brown, Paul Haldeman, Eugene Cooper, L. I Miller, and Dr. C. R. Anderson present.

Cameron Street Sullivan’s Mill North Cameron Street E. R. Branch Andrew Bell John Rosenberger Donald McFaden Harold G. Brown Paul Haldeman Eugene

Carrier Pigeon Found Near Stephens City With Identifying Bands

W. J. Clines of R F D No 1 near Stephens City reports a large male carrier pigeon stopped at his farm to feed then stayed. The bird bore 113 D on the left leg and 243 A. 36 A. S. H. on a right leg paper band. Anyone who recognizes these marks can claim the bird from Mr. Clines.

W. J. Clines Stephens City Mr. Cline Mr. Clines

Bishop Kern to Preach at Washington and Lee Commencement

Commencement week at Washington and Lee University Lexington begins tomorrow with the baccalaureate sermon to be delivered by Bishop Paul B. Kern of Durham North Carolina. Bishop Kern is a nephew of Miss Lona A. Kern of this city.

Washington and Lee University Lexington Paul B. Kern Durham N. C Methodist Episcopal Church, South Kern Lona A. Kern

Phil Eagle Joins Third Cavalry Band at Fort Meyer

Sergeant Frank Likar announces the enlistment of Philip W. Eagle of Berryville pike into the Third Cavalry Band at Fort Meyer Virginia. Eagle, son of George H Eagle, previously played in Handley High School Band and is a local recruit. The recruiting station is in the basement office and opens Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays until noon.

Frank Likar Army Third Cavalry Band Fort Meyer Philip W. Eagle Berryville Pike George H.eagle Handley High School

Compromise on Justices Teeters as Court Rules Favor Administration

Administration officials earlier claimed a possible bargain on two Supreme Court justices. Since then the Court issued key rulings favoring the administration. Critics urge action on lower courts and discuss retirement age amendments. Senator Norris cites injunctions delaying $51 million in investments and 95 million man hours of work across circuits.

Supreme Court Nortis Norris United States

United Brethren Church North Braddock Service Notice

Public worship with preaching at 11 a.m. no evening service. attend Handley Schools graduation. Young people’s choir sings. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with W. P. Anderson. Men’s Bible class 9:45 a.m. with M. B. V. Snake presiding. Lewis W. Fries teacher. Women’s Missionary Society meets at Mrs. Ora Bailey 522 South Loudoun Tuesday June 8 at 8 p.m. Leader Mrs. Marie DeCarlo. Young people choir practice Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p.m. led by Silas G. Cather.

North Braddock Geo. W. Stover Handley Schools Young People’s W. P. Anderson M. B. V. Snake Lewis W. Fries

Chancery 96 Real Estate Scattered Across Several States

The chancery case concerns personal property with real estate in Takoma Park Md Pa West Virginia and scattered holdings in Loudoun Frederick Winchester and Maryland. The court will approve sales of parcels as part of an orderly settlement with Fred L. Glaize Jr acting as administrator and agent under court direction.

Takoma Park Pennsylvania West Virginia Loudoun County Frederick County Winchester Maryland Cather Fred L. Glaize, Jr

Glass' Wife Widow of Senator Glass Dies

Glass wife, married to Senator Glass on January 12, 1886, is mourned alongside her husband. Surviving relatives include two sons Powell Glass and others not named in the fragment.

Senator Glass Powell Glass

Local Lynchburg publishers Carter Glass Jr obituary details

Carter Glass Jr and his father published the News and the Daily Advance in Lynchburg. He leaves two daughters Mrs John G Boatwright of Danville and Mrs Isaac Watlington Digges of New York, seven grandchildren, two sisters Mrs W R Perrow and Mrs J Boze, and a brother William C Caldwell of Lynchburg.

Carter Glass, Jr Lynchburg the News The Daily Advance John G Boatwright Danville Isaac Watlington Digges New York W. R. Perrow J. Boze William C Caldwell

Little Daughter Of Lloyd Braithwaite Dies In Martinsburg

Word came to Martinsburg WV of the death of six months old Hilda Lorraine Braithwaite daughter of Lloyd and Mrs Braithwaite. The infant suffered meningitis and whooping cough for weeks and died yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock after a hospitalization. The Braithwaites are linked to Cross Junction and George Peacemaker family lines.

Hilda Lorraine Braithwaite Lloyd Braithwaite Martinsburg W. Va Mr. Braithwaite J. S. Braithwaite Cross Junction Braithwaite George Peacemaker

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets June 5

Baltimore livestock markets show cattle up to 11.85 a hundredweight with calves weak and hogs mostly steady. sheep and lambs mostly steady to lower. Chicago market notes steady hogs and higher cattle and lambs with primed prices around 14.75 for prime steers and up to 13.25 for native spring lambs.

Baltimore North Carol Virginia Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agri California

Market Tug Ships Stocks Gain Then Fall Amid Weekend Caution

New York June 5 Stocks started strong in a brief session but most fell after a weekend profit take led by gains in favored issues. Bond market steadied with rail loans inching up while commodities mixed. Notable closes included Am Can 97 1 2 and U S Steel 101 3 8 with others mixed.

New York Am. Can Rediator Am. Smelters Am. Tel Tel Anaconda Baltimore and Ohio Beth. Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products Gen. Electric Gen. 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 Woolworth Va-Caro. Chem Va-Caro Pfd

Wheat and grain prices tumble in Chicago market

Severe declines in wheat prices at Chicago reduced by about 4.5 cents a bushel with futures closing lower across July September and December contracts. Bears cited anticipated cool weather and weak demand while traders dumped holdings and stop orders triggered. Cash and Baltimore quotes followed, showing No 1 hard wheat around 1.24 and corn near 1.29 to 1.30 per bushel with regional variations.

Chicago Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester Grain

Kentucky Teacher To Speak Tonight at Riverside School

The Rev. G. E. Crushel principal of Riverside Industrial School in Kentucky will speak at 8 o clock this evening at the First Brethren Church on the Berryville Pike. He will be accompanied by three graduates who will also speak briefly and share pictures of the institution. Everyone is invited.

G. E. Crushel Riverside Industrial School Kentucky First Brethren Church Berryville Pike

Martinsburg funeral procession to Redland Church

Friends and relatives will gather at the Martinsburg home tomorrow morning at nine o clock and proceed to Redland Church near Whitacre for brief funeral services. Interment will be in Oodlawn Cemetery.

Erothers Jack Jimmy Martinsburg Redland Church Whitacre Oer Oodlawn Cemetery

Local Pastor Set for Installation at Grace Lutheran

The Rev C Worthington Lowe will be formally installed as Grace Lutheran Church pastor at 8 p m Sunday June 13 with services led by the Lutheran Synod of Virginia president The Rev Dr William A Wade of Baltimore will preach A afternoon events feature Dr C H Marvin president of George Washington University as speaker Senator Harry F Byrd of Virginia will attend and present a flag Music by the church choir the Chanters Old Dominion Chorus and the Winchester String Ensemble

C. Worthington Lowe Grace Lutheran Church Lutheran Synod of Virginia William A. Wade Baltimore C. H. Marvin George Washington Universty Washington, D. C Harry F. Byrd Virginia Chanters Old Dominion Chorus Winchester String Ensemble

Winchester to Seek Police Training School Plan

City leaders consider establishing a police training school in Winchester as part of a police reorganization plan. The proposal aims to train current officers and future recruits, with officials noting the need for accessible instruction locally rather than sending too many officers away for training.

Council Winchester C. R. Anderson John Rosenberger A. Lee Coble Police Committee Ralph Snapp Division of

Court Ordered Five Day Furlough At Steel Plant

Chevrolet officials said a plant shutdown was needed to secure regular delivery of steel materials and motors. The five day furlough begins June 7 with workers set to return Monday if sufficient motors arrive.

Chevrolet

Diplomas Awarded as Class Promotes Spiritual Growth

The ceremony opened with Lead On, O King Eternal as Rev. W O Luttrell spoke. Miss Virginia Stickles saluted the guests and the Glee Club sang. A class gift of $80 for basketball goals was presented to Prof. Cooley. Craighill Burks, valedictorian, spoke on a planned life and goal oriented effort.

Abraham King W. O. Luttrell Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Virginia Stickles Dvorak Glee Club McVivar Winchester Billy Owens Cooley A. F. Roberston Leigh Hunt Hubert Carr William Barnes Craighill Burks

Burks Aims to Enter Hampden Sydney College This Fall

Ralph M. Ware, county school board member, announced that 66 seventh grade graduates earned certificates of promotion to the high school. This marks the largest class promoted in the school, with Rev. Dr. Louis Tucker delivering the benediction.

Burks Hampden-Sydney College Ralph M. Ware County School Board Louis ‘Tucker

Masons Plan First Royal Arch Celebration in Virginia

The Royal Arch Masons of Virginia invite members and wives to a first time celebration. The planning committee includes Brady W. Largent as chairman with Harveys E. Carper and Roy A. Larrick. Wilbur E. Hewitt serves as most excellent high priest this year.

Virginia Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Winchester Knights Templar

Dr Smith to Speak at Winchester Ministerial Meeting

Dr. Smith will stay through Monday and address Winchester Ministerial Association at Handley Library at 10 30 am. The Handley High School 8 pm service precedes commencement week with senior caps and gowns. City churches cancel regular evening services for the union program.

Handley

Rockefeller names granddaughter in trust groundwork

Rockefeller outlines a trust fund for his granddaughter Mary and her descendants. The codicil directs administration by John D. Rockefeller Jr., Bertram Cutter, and Thomas M. Debevoise with income paid to Mary or her issue or to the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research.

Margaret Strong de Ceuvas Lakewood N. J Mary Bessie Margaret de Cuevas Elizabeth John George Charles Augustus Strong University of Chicago Fiesole Italy John D. Rockefeller, Jr Bertram Cutler Thomas M. Debevoise Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research

Road Scene Describes Virginia West Virginia Highway Plans

An article tours Route 50 toward Gainesboro and Winchester, noting route choices near Double S and Double 8 with cost concerns. It praises the Virginia section for width and smooth 20-foot paving while detailing convict camp activity, ongoing construction, and the slow, costly process of road building.

Wardensville Whitacre Consolidated Gainesboro Winchester West Virginia Line Virginia West Virginia West

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