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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

2

Consolidated High School Program at Gainesboro

The Genera tion will be The Church In Co- George Whitacre is superinten dent of the Council and Mrs Jul Gerson of Winchester. Norman Braithwaite will welcome the cel lmates and W H Cochrane will respond Mrs Julian Larrick will read the minutes of the previous meet ing followed by recitation by Chestnut Grove members and an address The United of the Christian Parth by Rev B F Spitzer Pupils from Gainesboro school will presents pantomime reading others from Gore Baptist Sunday School will recite An exercise for children will be presented by members of Gore Union Rev Minor Miller will speak on How To Work Together Por the Goat of AZ Wesey Chapel paopik will present a recitation after which 3 Bebeer Exodar School will Committees wil 5 her primtomime wil se presentee 57 members of Eoereter Sumday School Rev Mr Goo speak om the subject Equipment For the Scioel His address will be fol lowed to congregational singing and the offering Rev C H Anderson will speak on How We May Reach the Your People Through the Churches A duet by Gainesboro Sunday School and instrumental mu si by Gore Union followed by congregational singing will bring the program to a close

Gainesboro Co- George Whitacre Jul Gerson Winchester Norman Braithwaite W. H. Cochrane Julian Larrick Chestnut Grove United of the Christian Parth B. F. Spitzer Gore Baptist Sunday School Gore Unicc Minor Miller Goat of Goo Scioel C H Anderson Gainesboro Sunday School Gore Union

National 4-H encampment gathers farm youth leaders

More than 150 farm boy and girl leaders from 43 states gather in Washington for the Twelfth National 4-H Club encampment on the Mall near the Washington Monument to discuss improving life in rural America.

Washington America Washington Monument

Palmolive Soap Saves Marriage and Skin Beauty

A housewife recalls marital strain caused by dull skin and credits Palmolive with a revived complexion. She praises the Olive Oil based soap for soft, smooth skin and renewed affection, urging use of Palmotine for a lovely complexion.

Death Calls Mrs. Jackson

Mrs. Jackson, longtime Frederick county resident and United Brethren Church member, died about 6 15 p m after declining health including a recent hospital stay. She is survived by her husband, two children L Dilwin Jackson and Miss Mary Jackson, two grandchildren, a sister and two brothers in law. Services set for Saturday at 10 30 a m with Rev Millard J Miller and Rev George W Stover officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Her husband is identified as Gempress and general manager of Vega Apple Storage Inc and Union Bank of Impresser.

Jackson Memorial Hospital Jesse Frederick County United Brethren Church L. Dilwin Jackson Rochester N. Y Mary Jackson Charles L Betty Jane Jackson Martin Glaize Albin Winchester Charlies Wisecarver Clarke County West Cork Street Morniz Millard J. Miller George W Stover Mount Hebron Harold Edwards Trovellis Clark Walter P Anderson William A Batley Silas G Cather Carson Det

Winchester Softball Loop Daily Results and Standings

Daily results show Co. I Ceres 5 8 1.000. Ramat Ged 3 1 . .750. Virginia Woolen 3 1 .750. Kendall Oil 0 0 .000. Republic Oil 0 1 .000. Jr. B. of T. 0 3 .000. Elks Club 0 1 .000. Rained out games listed. remaining schedule to be finished at a diamond chosen by officials. Today’s games feature A P vs Jr. B. of T at Sunny Side. Elks vs United Food at Academy diamond.

United Food Va. Woolen Jr. B Co. I. Jr. B Republic Oil Elks Club Woolen Sunny Side Elks Academy Diamond

Champagne Toast For John's Bride in Nahant Wedding

In Nahant Massachusetts on June 16 final wedding plans for John Roosevelt and Anne Lindsay Clark were announced. A champagne toast for the bride will be served at the reception with United Kingdom Cuvee labeled champagne and Temperance punch also on the beverage list.

Nahant Mass John Roosevelt Anne Lindsay Clark United Kingdom

Fort Loudoun D A R Group Names Committee At Annual Luncheon

Fort Loudoun chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual luncheon at the Confederate Inn in Strasburg naming committees for the ensuing year. Regent Mrs. William Richards announced chairs for Program Ways and Means Music Marker Membership and other posts with members from Strasburg Winchester Berryville and Woodstock. The organizing regent Mrs. Harry R. Green attended and discussed the national D A R Play Day. An original poem was read and the next chapter meeting is set for September 14 at the home of Mrs. F J Marshall.

William Richards Port Loudoun Confederate Inn Strasburg Winchester Berryville Woodstock Regent J. A. Stretchberry W. W. Glass D. E. Leatherman J. Howard Cather C. P. McVicar F. J. Marshall John H. Rosenberger H. H. Cookus Helen Hatcher Marker Warren Rice C. Vernon Eddy Flowers Helen Hat Cher F. Laylor D. W. Ritenour George Washington C. E. Aulick Lacy Brumback C. Vernon Eddy Howard Cather Harry R. Green Fort Loudonnpter Robert Strider Greene the Times Susie Glass Strider

Woman admits ordering her husband’s drowning

In Oklahoma a farm woman and her lover were charged with murder after her admission of ordering the drowning of her husband Benjamin Franklin Matthews. Leonard Overcast testified he held Matthews under water while Mrs. Matthews gave instructions from the bank, with the act occurring before her two children.

Bartlesville Okla R. K. Harris Elsie Matthews Leonard Overcast Justice of the Peace E. E. Heys Benjamin Franklin Matthews Harris Matthews

Sweden Aids Fight Against Infantile Paralysis

Sweden presented King Gustaf V with 5 million grower dollars to fund anti polio efforts on his 80th birthday. More than 100000 people gathered in Stockholm to greet the king as he rode in an open carriage to Stockholm Stadium for citizen homage.

Stockholm Sweden Gustaf

River Harbor Work Ordered

Army engineers allot $122,455,846 in war department funds for rivers and harbors and flood control projects for the next year. About $61,708,980 covers new work and maintenance while $60,746,866 funds flood control. Under Roosevelt directives, spending targets projects likely to provide the most employment.

Washington Army Engineers War Department Roosevelt

Debaters Norman Thomas and Matthews to debate on National Forum

Norman Thomas of the Socialist party and John Matthews advisory master for New Jersey will debate on a Sunday night forum. The broadcast from WOR and CBS will cover the Government Recovery Program and local Jersey City issues including Mayor Hague. The program features five speakers including Henry A. Wallace and Brig. Gen. John L. Kingman among others.

New York Norman Thomas Socialist Party John Matthews Chancellery New Jersey Wabc-Cbs Hague Jersey City Matthews Wor-Mbs Henry A. Wallace Harry L. Hopkins Nathan Straus Howard A. Gray John L. Kingman

Friday Radio Schedule Highlights and Events

Friday listings show WRAF NBC programs at 11 30 p m with Gotten berg Crown Prince of Sweden departure to the U S and a 12 30 National Sangerfest Convention. Other segments include piano time at 5 15 and WABC CBS 1 30 Buffalo Summer Theater 2 15 London orchestral program 3 45 Samuel McCrea Cavert on World Economic Cooperation and the Churches 4 30 Music For Fun. WJZ NBC offers Farm and Home Hour at 11 30 a m Marine Band 1 p m Club Matinee and 4 30 Little Variety Show.

Wrafnbc Gottenberg Crown Prince of Sweden U. S Wabc-Cbs London Samuel McCrea Cavert WJZ NBC

Round-Up of Unlicensed Dogs In Frederick County

Frederick county to begin a survey of unlicensed dogs on June 25 following a June 8 Board of Supervisors resolution. The northern Virginia district game warden orders tagging compliance. the notice cites Section 66 on dog licenses and tag display.

Frederick County Board of Supervisors Virginia Circuit Court Commonwealth

Premier Averts French Crisis On Non-Intervention

Paris June 16 Premier Edouard Daladier’s government used parliamentary rules to delay debate on Communist demands for aid to the Barcelona regime. Edouard Herriot steered the issue to the foreign affairs committee with five days for a report. The Montreux treaty in Egypt was ratified as Communist deputies tried to inject the question into debate. Herriot suspended the session after near clashes between Rightists and Leftists over interruptions.

Paris Edouard Daladier Chamber of Deputies Barcelona Edouard Herriot Chamber Daladier

Merchant Held For Tavern Blast

Julius Fink, a Baltimore produce merchant, was held on $10,000 bail after the tavern bombing. The owner testified Fink introduced a stranger who demanded a five percent cut, and a car sighting near the tavern occurred minutes before the blast. Police traced license tags to William Santore, with ownership transfer to Justine Starace, tied to a slain man in Tamaqua, Pa.

Baltimore Julius Fink Fink William Santore Justine Starace Tamaqua

Graduates Face Uncertain Prospects as Sandburg Comments

Harbert Michigan June 16 1930s Carl Sandburg warned that this year's graduates enter a “crap-shooters' world” with few job prospects. He called the scene for June grads “serio comic” noting many will take little WPA work and lack qualifications for available positions.

Harbert Mich Carl Sandburg Lincoln Seriocomic WPA

Head Hunters Given Leniency in Philippines Beheading Case

Five Kalinga head hunters received minimum sentences in Manila for lopping off the heads of two Christian youths. The court showed leniency citing their lack of education and remote tribal lifestyle.

Manila P. I Kalinga

Rebels Capture Castellon de la Plana Port City

Rebels push toward Valencia as Franco forces with Italian and German aid widen their advance to the Mediterranean coast. Castellon de la Plana and its port Grau fall under insurgent control, signaling a widening corridor to the sea.

Spain Castellon de la Plana Grau Valencia Francisco Franco Central Press

Martin Calls Act Showdown With Union Officers

Homer Martin, president of the United Automobile Workers of America, said his suspension of five officers is a showdown with disruptive groups. The suspended men have 15 days to prepare for trial, they may refuse to appear, while Martin says he will cross that bridge when he comes to it. He rejects using the labor movement as a stepping stone for dictatorship and expects the union to move forward.

New York Homer Martin United Automobile Workers of America Martin

County Ledger Shows May 1938 Balances And Disbursements

The report to the County Board of Supervisors by County Treasurer Harry L. McCann lists the May 31 1938 balances for al fund dog fund road debt and relief funds. Disbursements total 3638.60 with various taxes and fees paid and warrants issued. The May 31 1938 balances include 2834.05 in al fund 1511.26 in dog fund 1279.10 in relief fund and small balances in district road funds.

Harry McCann Board of Supervisors Harry L. McCann Licurce Dog Fund Back Creek Gainesboro Shawnee

Hague Praised By German Press

Berlin reports say Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City earned a "good press" in Germany for opposing communism. The German news agency cited cables on the CNO American Civil Liberties Union suit against Hague and noted much of the American press called him a traitor to democracy a dictator and a despot.

Berlin Frank Hague Jersey City Germany DNB Cno-American Civil Liberties Union Hague

Opequon Plans Big Wedding for Local Couple

Opequon residents prepare for a large Friday ceremony at Tokes Inn for Clarence Hershman and bride-to-be C. J. Fawcett with Justice J. W. Larrick performing. Bridesmaids include Gregory Norman and Ross Boyd. best man is Jennings Marston. maid of honor Robert Racey. flower girl and ring bearer Raymond Newlin and Jesse Marston.

Tokes Inn Opequon Chapel McGavock Clarence Hershman C. J. Fawcett Justice of the Peace J. W. Larrick Gregory Norman Ross Boyd William Boyd Harry Estep Jenning Marston Robert Racey Raymond Newlin Jesse Marston Robert Bywaters Emmett Dettra Hubert Smoke Hayward Butler Joe Baker Robert White Linden Singhass Lando White

Farnsworth Appeal Upheld in Conspiracy Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a four-to-12 year prison term for John S. Farnsworth, former Navy lieutenant-commander, and others who conspired to transmit to Japan writings, code books, photographs, and plans relating to national defense.

New Orleans United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals John S. Farnsworth Japan Farnsworth Tto United States

Calvert Son Lived Here in Winchester Former Telegraph Manager

Mrs. Calvert recalls her late son George R. Calvert who died about eleven years ago. He previously lived in Winchester and served as manager of the local Western Union Telegraph Company office.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Consolidated High School George Whitacre Cenfer Firestone Auto Supply Service N. Main St Mrs. Jackson John VY Chi-Vo MO. W. Rosenberger and CO Winchester, VA Dorothy Paulson and Donald W. Hornbeck Dorothy Paulson Excelsior Matthew WABC CBS W. A. Swicke American Medical Association WEAF Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby Bob Burns Dick Himber Kate Smith Major Bowes Pennsylvania Benny Goodman Elvira Rios Toronto Promenade Symphony Isebound Harry Owens Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Optometrists & Jewelers W. Boscawen St Bailey Brothers A. J. Tavenner C. C. Brannon Forney Print Shop Opequon Charles Racey Harry Glaize Edwin Marker Harley DeHaven Vernon White J. B. Stickley J. S. Farnsworth Bill Baron Fiesta Oren Arnold
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