Elwood Williams Wins Star Marble Tournament Finals
Elwood Williams, a high school junior from the eo department, won the Star marble tournament finals held Saturday securing a free week's trip to Wildwood New Jersey. Finalists included Ralph Embry Charles Peer Calvert Racey and Lawrence Buckner with Williams and Embry winning in early rounds before Williams clinched the title in a best two out of three final.
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Elwood Williams
Eo Department of High School
Wildwood
N. J
Young Elwood
John Kerr School
Virginia Avenuue School
Playgrounds
Boyce
Ralph Embry
Charles Peer
Calvert Racey
Lawrence Bucker
Embry
Racey
Buckner
Williams
Peer
Dreaded Mayon Volcano Reactivates in Philippines
Mantla June 6 7 Inactive for ten years Mayon volcano 200 miles southeast of Manila begins erupting Friday night lava rolls down slopes flames smoke and rock ejects every four hours slight earthquakes accompany each eruption Residents near the base flee but panic is avoided In 1914 eruption buried a village killing about 1200 people in its long history of activity
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Mantla
Java
Manila
Evangelistic Services At Capon Bridge Begin Evening
The Rev. R. M. Piepgrass leads a week of evangelistic services at Capon Bridge Presbyterian Church starting tonight. Pastor P. O. Sartelle, formerly of the city, conducts services as the evangelist shares experiences from Ethiopia during the recent Italian invasion.
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R. M. Piepgrass
Capon Bridge Presbyterian Church
P. O. Sartelle
Ethopia
Winchester liquor license hearing for Star Restaurant
Constantina Semples, proprietor of The Star Restaurant at 21 East Boscawen St Winchester Virginia, will appear before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on June 16 1938 to seek a license to retail beer ale and wine over 3 2 content for on and off premise consumption at the restaurant.
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Star
East Bostawen S&t
Winchester
Constantina Semples
East Boscawen St
Hlinka's Claims Debated by Premier Hodza in Prague
Premier Milan Hodza rejected Father Andre Hlinka's Slovak autonomy demands amid hostile demonstrations in Prague. Hodza warned against secessionist agitation by Hlinka's group and asserted Czechoslovak unity while addressing the Slovak issue and minority concerns.
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Hlinka
Premier Hodza
Milan Hodza
Andreas Hlinka
Slova
Republic
Hodza
Father Hiinka
Cleveland Faces Escalating Relief Crisis and Tense Aid Requests
Cleveland relief commissioner Clark L. Mack reported the city nears a showdown over emergency food orders amid client fury. He cited objections to aid policy favoring small children, claims older residents deserve equal attention, and noted visitors struggle to make calls and are stopped by angry clients and landlords.
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Cleveland
Clark L. Mack
Mack
Test Flights Of Clippers Put Off
Seattle June 6. Four flight tests of the Atlantic Clipper were postponed as Boeing officials inspected damage from a water trial mishap on Puget Sound yesterday. Loose plates require at least four days for replacement after a floating log caused a leak and flooded the clipper’s starboard hydro stabilizer.
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Seattle
Boeing
Puget Sound
Diamond Ring Won In Clowe's Two Day Sale
Mrs Alvin Hooke of Opequon Frederick county won a diamond ring offered in a contest at Clowe's jewelry store on North Loudoun street. Over 700 names registered during the two day sale ending Saturday evening.
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Alvin Hooke
Opequon
Frederick County
Clowe’s Jewelry
North Loudoun Street
Clowe’s
Frederick County Considers Lime Grinding Project
A committee plans further study on a lime grinding facility in Frederick County. Visits to Page Cooperative Lime Grinding Association in Luray will gather site and operation details. About 10,000 tons of lime were expected by July 1, 1938, sold to farmers for $1.50 per ton, with Page County farmers organized under a Virginia cooperative.
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Frederick County
Jary
Blacksburg
Richmond
Winchester
West Virginia
Page Cooperative Lime Grinding Association, Inc
Luray
Page County
British Press Reacts to Bombing Debate Across Nations
British papers criticize Berlin and Tokyo coverage of anti bombing efforts while noting Britain's wartime actions in India. The government seeks replies from the United States Sweden and Norway about naming representatives for a commission to Spain to assess military aims of bombings.
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Great Britain
Spain
China
United States
Sweden
Norway
Berlin
Tokyo
Britain
India
Americans Demand Streamlined Stamps in Modern Design
Washington June 6 Americans favor the streamlined presidential series stamps now in circulation four new designs are approved and more may follow in 1938. Robert C King notes public sentiment supports the new look while collectors dislike the six cent airmail stamp with an old fashioned spread eagle.
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Washington
Robert C. King
Yesteryear
United States
Parley
Hurried Burials After Executions Reported Near Gibraltar
Travelers reaching Gibraltar report weekend executions at La Linea near the cemetery. Military vigilance increased across southern insurgent Spain as townspeople say executions occurred but fear to disclose numbers.
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Gibraltar
la Linsa
Spain
la Linea
Checks Loafing On WPA Jobs
Harrisburg reports WPA in Pennsylvania moves to curb shovel leaning. J Banks Hudson, director, ordered district WPA directors to stamp out loafing and require one dollar of work for every dollar spent.
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Harrisburg
J. Banks Hudson
WPA
Pennsylvania
Four American Stowaways To Be Returned
The British government informed the State Department that four young Americans who fled Spain as stowaways on a British ship will be sent back to the United States. The men had fought in the loyalist army and were aboard a Gibraltar freighter last month. they must finish a 21 day sentence before returning home.
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Washington
State Department
Spain
United States
Gibraltar
Sally Keeler
Laguna Beach
Calif
Addison Starr Keeler
John Weiss
Columbia University
Raymond E. Ticer
Alfalfa
Okla
Peter Campo
Connecticut
Gettysburg anniversary fund seeks extra $400000
The Gettysburg anniversary committee asks Congress for 400000 more to cover the growing number of Civil War veterans attending the June 29 to July 6 celebration. Congress has 900000, with Representative Haines stating a supplementary request will be made. The attendance estimate rose from 2500 to 3000, with companion expenses included. The government will cover travel expenses for veterans on both sides.
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Washington
Gettysburg
Congress
Haines
D.-Pa
Electricity May Be Used In Brain Training
A method using mild brain electrical currents to retrain disordered brains was presented to the American Psychiatric Association. Wilder Penfield and Edwin Boldrey reported tests on 157 epileptic subjects, using currents similar to natural brain waves at a few millionths of a volt, about ten waves per second in healthy brains.
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San Francisco
American Psychiatric Association
Wilder Penfield
McGill University
Edwin Boldrey
Montreal
Fire Company Reaches Roof Fire at Stephen Smith Home
Firefighters arrived at Stephen Smith's home to find a blaze on the roof. A veteran volunteer, retired three years, recalled past times with the 25M boys as the crew worked swiftly to extinguish the flames.
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Seattle
Stephen Smith
Steve
Golf Pros Entered In P G A Match At Winchester Club
Eighteen professional golfers from the Atlantic district entered in the P G A Pro Sweepstakes and Pro Amateur events at Winchester Golf Club Coffey. Partners include Carl Campbell and multiple club members. No official results by 3 pm. Participants list spans Manor Washington Woodmont Suburban Bonnie View Clifton Park Baltimore Country Club and others.
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Ole Atlantic
Winchester Golf Club
Coffey
Carl Campbell
al Tredor
Manor Country Club
Washington, D. C
Gene Larkins
Woodmont Club
Washington
Ralph Beech
Suburban Club
Pikesville
Andy Gibson
Bonnie View
Mt. Washington
Johnnie Bass
Clifton Park Club
Baltimore
Eddie Stevens
Manor Club
Charles Betschler
Hildendale
Towson
al Jamison
Indian Springs
Jimmy Flattery
Baltimore Country Club
Tommy Ryan
Bell Haven
Alexandria
Carol Hurst
Purcellville
Tony Sylvester
Capitol Club
George Diffenbaugh
Kenwood Club
Carol McMaster
Woodholme
Mel Shorey
East Potomac Park
Frank Inizzi
Hillsdale Club
Irvan Schloss
Hillendale
Rut Coffey
France would concede on warship sizes in naval pact talks
Paris reports France open to allowing the United States and Great Britain to expand warships to 45 000 tons and guns to 16 inches while France sticks to the 35 000 ton limit. Paris says France will rely on allied backing and not divert army funds to navy unless Germany or Italy builds larger ships. France currently builds two 35 000 ton battleships with 15 inch guns.
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Paris
France
United States
Great Britain
Britain
Germany
Italy
Shriners Take Possession of The City Of Angeles
Los Angeles reports the Mystic Shrine hosts take control as the national convention opens tomorrow. Baltimore and San Francisco Islam Temple compete for next year with candidates for imperial outer guard and imperial potentate listed. Andrew A D Rahn of Minneapolis will succeed Walter S Sugden as imperial potentate.
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Los Angeles
City
Mecca
Mystic Shrine
Baltimore
San Francisco
Islam Temple
John H. Zink
Imperial Outer Guard
Imperial Potentate
Stephens S. Jones
Louisville
Galloway Calhoun
Tyler
Tex
Andrew A. D. Rahn
Minneapolis
Walter S. Sugden
Sisterville
W. Va
Imperial
Treasury reports seven billion dollar spending total
The Treasury announced that spending in the fiscal year to date has reached 7 billion dollars. Expenditures, including debt retirement, are 800 million below the full year budget with less than a month remaining. State that spending to date has exceeded income by about 1.499 billion dollars.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Stamp To Speak At Johns Hopkins June 14
Sir Josiah Stamp, a Bank of England director, will address Johns Hopkins Hospital University at commencement in Baltimore on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Josiah Stamp
Bank of England
Johns Hopkins Hospital University
Laurie Hill Sets Low Score in Winchester Golf Club Match
Laurie Hill shot 71 to win low gross at Winchester Golf Club on Saturday while Roy Ryden carded 72 for low net. Weems and Arnold tied for second with 78 for low gross. Goode led 21 handicap with 68 net for second. Next event on June 12 offers prizes. Winchester teams eye Bi-State tourneys in Alexandria and Martinsburg events with mixed results and standings updates.
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Winchester Golf Club
Laurie Hill
Roy Ryden
Hill
Donald Weems
Lester Arnold
Ryden
Wendell Goode
John Scully
Lester Arnold, Jr
Gross
Scully
Jr. Arnold
Winchester
Purcellville
Alexandria
Bell Haven
Martinsburg
Betty Greenwalt Wins Grand Prize In Color Contest
The Star Capitol Theatre announces Betty Greenwalt as grand prize winner of the Robin Hood color contest among ten finalists. Winners colored pen drawings from The Star and may collect awards at the Capitol Theatre box office. Others named include Olivia Dellinger Sara Dailey Moling Maribah Moore Frankie Snapp June Stultz Margaret Creswell Margaret Striker Myrth W. Smith Helen Cather.
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Star-Capitol Theatre
Robin Hood
Tom Baldridge
Maid Marian
Prince John
Star
Capitol Theatre
Betty Greenwalt
Olivia Dellinger
N. Braddock
Sara Dailey Moling
North Braddock
Maribah Moore
Payton
Frankie Snapp
Cameron Street
June Stultz
East Lane Street
Margaret Creswell
Margaret Striker
South Kent Street
Myrth W. Smith
Virginia Avenue
Helen Cather
The
Star and
Capitol
Sidney Seabright
Wilbur Oates
Elaine Peffer
Neill Babb
Walter Bailey
Sara Tanquary
Helen Cooper
Harold H. Bolen
Freddie Wood
Eugene Babb
Public Sale of Real Estate in Frederick County Virginia
By deed of trust dated 1928 and 1930 defaulted, trustee to offer property for sale at public auction in front of Winchester County Court House on Saturday July 2 1938 at 11 00 A M. The property fronts Dodge Street 46 feet 2 inches and runs back east to the Anderson line with Baggerly and C M Lockhart boundaries, together with improvements. Terms three cash on day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments secured by trust and insurance on the building. T RUSSELL CATHER Trustee Dunn Duvall Auctioneers.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester
Berryville Turnpike
Dodge Street
Anderson
Baggerly
C. M. Lockhart
Bruce
Rosie Lineberg
Memorial Service Set at Mount Olive in Hayfield Va
The Memorial at Mount Olive United Brethren Church Hayfield Va will be held next Sunday afternoon June 12. A large crowd is expected as church and cemetery renovations are completed. Speakers include Rev. Charles R Beard J R Poland and Rev B F Spitzer with services at 2 30 after graveside decoration at 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Larrick
Ralph Cather
B. F. Spitzer
Lucille Nutter
Charles R. Beard
Ernest Davies, Jr
Evening Star prompt delivery service in Winchester
Advertises prompt delivery of the Evening Star in Winchester with no charge for the service through the CD Postal Telegraph.
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Winchester
Shoemaker Indicted in Three True Bills in Frederick
Grand jury returned five counts in Frederick circuit court charging Arthur Shoemaker with meat theft from four meat houses totaling 355 dollars. Windle Pingley and Ray DeHaven each face one count for illegal brandy making. DeHaven linked to theft of 20 meat pieces and two cans of lard on February 9 1938. Trial set for Tuesday June 14 before Judge Philip Williams.
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Frederick
Arthur Maker
Windle
Ray Pingley
Reagan Fd
Lula Luttrell
Walter Carter
Ed Kiger
P. A. DeHaven
Mr. DeHaven
Mr. Kiger
Mr. Carter
John Bywaters
Robert DeHaven
Philip Williams
Shoemaker
Blind orchestra leader to receive BS Cum Laude at St John’s
Joseph Caronia, 31, organist and conductor, will earn a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from St John’s University on Tuesday. He organized a professional orchestra in college and plays piano banjo saxophone guitar and mandolin. In his spare time he studies law and aims to enter politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Caronia
St. John’s University
Caronia
Divorce Suit Filed in Frederick County Circuit Court
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia on May 26 1938 I Russell Bucher sues Goldie Bucher for divorce a vinculo matriemonii on grounds of desertion and abandonment for over two years with general relief. Defendant not resident of Virginia ordered to appear within fifteen days of publication. Publication authorized in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks and postings directed at the courthouse door and mailing of copies to defendant. Clerk Brannon. Harrison & Harrison, p q.
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Commonwealth OF Virginia
Circuit Court
County of
Frederick
I. Russell Bucher
Goldie Bucher
State of
Virginia
Winchester
Co. C. Brannon
Harrison & Harrison, P. Q
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Arnold, Jr
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