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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
12
In dense fog at noon the State ferries Stree and Cheboygan collided in the Straits of Mackinac. The vessels returned to Mackinac City and ferry officials reported several persons injured.
Washington June 9 The neediest aged in 31 states plus congressmen opposition to the Townsend plan drive a push for a larger federal contribution to state old age pensions Two thirds receive under 20 dollars monthly and in 16 states under 15 dollars The proposal would set federal aid at half the total pension up to a $40 monthly maximum raising the top federal gift to $20.
Lincoln Neb Jack Sampson a University of Nebraska student wins his third Midwestern A A U weight lifting title. He sets a new record with a 225 pound lift in the 181 pound class highlighting his strength and persistence.
The Straits linking Lake Michigan and Lake Huron had near zero visibility when the 259 foot Cheboygan, northbound, collided with the 172 foot St Ignace, which was traveling southbound. Court and rescue actions were not detailed in the readable text.
Three freshmen seek help on popularity and date etiquette. Caroline Chatfield argues kissing on first dates is not essential, warns against fawning for status, and advises clear boundaries to prevent familiarity while encouraging self respect and polite refusals.
Black Mountain North Carolina Postmaster H A Kerlee kicked at a mouse, missed, and fractured a bone in his foot. The rodent escaped unharmed.
Samuel Maqbul Masih, once tutor to a crown prince in India and now pursuing a doctorate in the United States, will participate in the International Convention of Disciples of Christ in Richmond Virginia in October 1925. The event expects about 8,000 attendees with Dr. Roger T. Nooe of Nashville as president.
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