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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1937
Page
2
The Modern Touch Omaha Retail Harness Dealers Association changed its name to the Leather Dealers' Association during its convention in Omaha. Retiring president E. G. Berg of Wahoo said the harness business has diminished.
A court ordered sale of a Frederick County Virginia property, a dwelling and filling station on State Highway No. 11, four and a half miles north of Winchester. Special Commissioners advertise the sale for July 10, 1937, at 11:00 A M in Winchester. Terms require one third cash and two-thirds by bonds at six percent interest, secured by a trust deed and fire insurance.
On Capitol Hill the Senate debates a 1.5 million relief package as the Joint Labor committee resumes wage hour ban study and considers District of Columbia legislation. The Interstate Commerce committee holds hearings to amend the Communications Act. In Sidney Nebraska a man who varnished his floor had to crawl out a cellar window after getting stuck, Ward Johnson told friends.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on June 5 1937 Fred L Glaize Jr administrator c t a of the estate of Fred L Glaize deceased sues Katie Boyd Glaize et al to obtain direction for paying debts and distributing the remainder. The order lists numerous nonresident defendants who must appear within fifteen days and directs publication for four weeks and posting at the court house with a Deputy Clerk signoff.
Week of June 14 19 outlines daily meetings for Home Demonstration Groups 4-H clubs and related activities in Middletown Ganesboro Stevens City Bruce town and other areas. Highlights include demonstrations on personal grooming and patterns, health talks, and a Dress Contest. Lawrence Sampont homered in three straight at Scottsbluff.
Pickets and autos clashed near the Raisin river with tear gas and bricks. Automobiles abandoned by pickets were dumped into the river after the fracas. Mayor Daniel A. Knaggs of Monroe asked Governor Frank Murphy for troops to restore order.
Senator Norris of Nebraska predicts many states will abolish the two house system after observing Nebraska's unicameral session. He cites the conference committee as a key flaw and says the unicameral model shows superior efficiency despite some missed laws.
DETROIT June 13. The Workers' Council for Social Justice invites all industrial workers to join its new union. Officers say they expect 50,000 Ford workers to enroll, complicating the UAW drive to organize 98,000 Ford employees in Dearborn. George F. Addes, UAW secretary-treasurer, commented on the development.
An announcement from a new union named W. C. S. J. based in Dearborn advocates a living wage and Christian social justice. Leaders include Arthur E. Nelson and Robert Monteith with Ford and Pontiac workers among officers, sparking criticism as another employer association.
A local printer advertises wedding invitations at special prices with quick service and bulk discounts. The notice highlights design choices and affordable packages for couples planning ceremonies.
Information Bureau of the Winchester Evening Star announces a five cent booklet on ants. It explains species identification and appropriate insecticides for indoor and outdoor use with illustrated photographs and lab drawings. Include a coupon and mail to Washington, D. C. for delivery.
The Rev. R Anderson Jardine resigns as vicar of St. Paul's Church in Darlington England. The priest who officiated at the Windsor nuptials says recent events did not influence his decision and announces his departure.
In Newburyport Massachusetts Owen Mc Glynn reports a theft of a single dollar from his antique shop. The bill dated 1799 drew his ire as an unusual loss attracting local attention.
A satirical tale describes a southern colored pastor and a persistent church helper who keeps appealing for aid. After many letters, the pastor bans him, only to receive a final report noting the man has no pants.
Mayor Marshall Orme of Mountainair New Mexico, 50, collapsed during a rope pulling contest when he wrapped the line around his body. Doctors fear internal injuries after the tug of war incident.
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