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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1937
Page
11
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers appears before the Senate and joint labor committees in Washington to back minimum wage provisions in the Black Connery bill. He supports a wage floor but opposes fixed government mandates on exact wage amounts.
Charles H. Pobin died Thursday evening at 6 10 at his Nineveh home. Born in Page county he lived there earlier and was a longtime resident of the area. Survived by widow Eveline Hartley Pobin mother-in-law Laura Hartley foster son Howard Henry and brothers G W Pobin J Edward Pobin all of Stephens City. Services at Zion Church Nineveh Sunday at 11 with Reverends Hudson and Corbin officiating. Interment in Friendship Cemetery Frederick County.
President Roosevelt signed a resolution authorizing a joint six senator six representative congressional inquiry into tax dodging. The committee will have power to publicly reveal secrets of wealthy taxpayers and probe administration charges of evasion and avoidance.
George Snapp sustained serious injuries when he walked into a car on the Berryville turnpike near Frederick Maryland. The vehicle owned by James Messer Smith carried Elizabeth Radcliff and H D Radcliff en route to Roanoke Virginia. He is treated at Memorial hospital for head injuries and possible concussion. The occupants were allowed to continue to Roanoke with plans to stop in Winchester on the return trip.
In Dobson North Carolina on June 11 a $10,000 damage suit was filed by Francis C. Thomas of Cape Charles Virginia against the estate of Dr. H. R. Hege. The suit follows the bombing that killed Curry Thomas, a 47 year old farmer, and cites Hege who later committed suicide in an Eastville Virginia jail after his arrest on charges related to the bomb.
Frank Turgeon and his Angels From Hell flying troop return to Marbee Airport this Sunday after shows in Winchester and Charlottesville. They will deliver air stunts on a full program with ground acts including motorcycle wrecking and parachute jumps led by DeGrange. The blue gray uniforms give a military flair as local flyers participate.
The article lists instructors for a mission studies program led by Emory University. Mrs Hume R Steel Nash ville Tenn teaches missions. Mrs George B Conrad Har risonburg Va leads church music. Fred T Barnett Lakeland Fla heads laymen work. Mrs Florence Hostetter Har risonburg teaches dramatics. Dr J Fisher Simpson Nashville Town to cover rural work Christian leadership. Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes Washington DC to deliver platform address June 21. Dr Henry Nelson Snyder Spar tanburg SC opens June 15 18 and Dr W A Smart Emory University Atlanta GA speaks June 14.
Sealed bids due by noon June 22 1937 for a Winchester Virginia fruit packing warehouse and land owned by the United States to be sold with an existing lease to Frederick County Packing Association. Bids may be cash or 5000 cash at conveyance with balance in six semiannual installments at 5 percent interest. Submit with 200 bid bond. right to reject bids reserved. Governor W S Myers signs for FCA.
The Baltimore livestock and produce market notes show mixed pricing across categories. Cattle mostly steady to 7.25 for medium cuts, calves steady 6.50 to 8.50, hogs 170 to 210 pounds at 11.65 to 11.80, lighter weights 10.75 to 11.40, sheep slow with spring lambs down up to 25, ewes and wethers around 12.00 to 12.75.
The Local Markets section lists daily market quotes for flour corn meals oats and various feeds. It includes patent brand flour bags in multiple weights with per bbl pricing, cracked corn shelled corn and corn meal feeds, dairy and mixed feeds, baby chick and turkey feeds, and poultry items with specific price points and unit measures. Prices vary by bag size and product from 2.10 to 7.28 per unit, with many entries for 48 and 24 lb bags and per hundred weights.
New York June 11. Bearish forces dominated the trading day with leading issues down fractions to 2 points. Feeble support appeared after the morning relapse, and the quiet retreat continued into the late session. Traders blamed growing steel industry labor disputes and potential cuts in corporate revenues from union tensions. High grade bonds fared better while commodities slid.
Chicago close shows wheat futures down on rust rumors from Fargo and Detroit Lakes while traders await clearer developments. Cash grain quotes for No. 1 hard wheat and various corn and oats grades listed, with other regional quotes in Baltimore and Winchester markets.
Benny Huffman former Valley Leaguer who yesterday broke up the St. Louis Washington game with a bases loaded double will be honored by friends from this section. Sunday June 20 Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce announced this afternoon. Sponsored by Shenandoah Valley Chambers of Commerce and the Washington Post Huffman who is proving his worth as a receiver for the St. Louis Browns will have strong support from Valley admirers occupying a special section of the stands.
Insurgents launched a fierce attack near Lemona south of Bilbao using 40 airplanes. Basque forces repelled several infantry assaults while the air offensive continued into the afternoon.
Grace Church plans its first Flag Day service Sunday at 3 PM with an American flag presented by Rev. George E. Owen on behalf of Grace Church youth groups. The program features Dr. Cloyd Marvin, Senator Harry Byrd, and musical selections by the church choirs and ensembles. Procession attendees meet at 2 45 PM.
The Alumni Society held a luncheon with 83 members and guests to discuss forming a permanent organization. Speaker outlined a purpose including a memorial to Judge Handley a history of Winchester schools or a scholarship fund for Handley graduates entering college. The Class of 1908 with thirteen candidates led by M M Lynch received diplomas and a bouquet. oldest graduate present was C R McCann of Stephenson, class of 89.
State police trailed no suspicious car movement as the UAW faced a showdown in Monroe. Governor Warren called sheriffs from three Saginaw Valley counties to Lansing for a labor unrest conference while Washington officials consider a telegram from Newton Stue workers urging CIO head John L. Lewis to remove pickets. The message accuses Lewis of threatening workers rights and questions a potential dictatorship.
Miss Thelma Courtney of Handley High School’s class of 1937 earned the Latin medal for best four year record and two honorable mentions in state contests. Dr. Eggleston congratulated her as she left the stage. John Gano received the Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion award for outstanding character, scholarship and leadership based on faculty and senior advisers’ votes. The event featured the Handley Orchestra and Glee Club under Prof. McIlwee and Miss Haines respectively, with prayers, songs, and diplomas.
The Virginia Unemployment Compensation Commission adopted rules on June 7 1937 covering cash value of remuneration in kind and gratuities. Rules set values for board lodging and meals and outline employer reporting duties and voluntary tip reporting guidelines. The rules take effect ten days after filing and publication in listed Virginia newspapers.
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