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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
3
Princess Anne Maryland June 16 August Kohlheim marked his birthday with two large cakes held up to 90 candles. A Prussia native and former Balfor fisherman, he resides in Somerset County with his wife and large family. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary on December 1, 1931.
In Virginia, Martha Hopewell Gordon seeks an absolute divorce from Robert Gordon on grounds of desertion for over two years. An order requires Robert Gordon to appear within fifteen days of publication to protect his interests. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star and posted at the county courthouse.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia the former James N Carr home at 107 Woodstock Lane Winchester is offered for sale in front of the Court House at 12 o clock noon on Saturday June 18 1938 One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and bond papers Special Commissioner M M Lynch conducts the sale Duvall Dunn Auctioneers bond posted June 11 1938 by Clerk C C Brannon
In Newark New Jersey on June 16 Mayor Frank Hague and opposing counsel clashed in the federal court free speech trial over FBI crime record listings. Morris L Ernst for CIO and ACLU pressed that Hague records were omitted as dishonest. Norman Thomas, the Socialist leader, appeared and Hague quipped Here comes the heroin as Thomas entered.
Canton reports six Japanese bombing planes were shot down during an attempted attack on the Canton area. The local government proclamation says Chinese pursuit planes engaged and defeated the invaders, with Japanese bombers bombarding north of Canton before being pursued near Lokchonghsien.
The article notes Japanese bombing of the railway to block muni tions shipments northward. It claims minimal resistance over Canton and cites a Chinese high command action in deploying 30 French-made planes to the Canton area since the bombing began May 28.
Washington June 16 congressional debate on the final deficiency bill includes a $500,000 item to begin construction of a new Navy dirigible.
Thomas Card 23 of Columbus Grove bought a car and drove it 100 feet from the garage to a railroad crossing. He was struck by a passenger train and remains in fair condition at the hospital.
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia I Russell Bucher sues Goldie Bucher for a divorce a vinculo matriomonii on grounds of desertion and abandonment for over two years. The defendant is nonresident. she must appear within 15 days. Publication and posting orders require four weekly notices in the Winchester Evening Star and courthouse posting, with mailed copies to defendant.
The Star invites readers to submit social notices by phone at 33 or by writing and leaving items in the downstairs office or mailing them. Call volume suggests limited contact with all subscribers.
At the London championships Helen Wills Moody and Mrs Sarah Palfrey Fabyan advanced to the semi finals. Moody defeated Mrs J B Pittman 6 1 6 0 to face Mrs Hilda Krwahinkel Sperling of Germany. Fabyan beat Mrs P F Glover 6 2 6 0 to meet Jadwiga Jedrzejowska of Poland next.
By authority of a deed of trust dated July 10 1928 and a further deed dated July 23 1930 the trustee will offer at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia on Saturday July 2 1938 at 11 00 A M. The property fronts on Dodge Street 46 feet 2 inches and runs east with even width to Andersons property adjoining Baggerly and C M Lockhart. Terms one third cash sale day and balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and a note of insurance on the buildings.
Health Commissioner Hunt ington Williams said 85 guests at a Baltimore wedding banquet were stricken with food poisoning after a 105 guest dinner for William G. Myers and Esther F. C. Oolman. Newlyweds ill and delaying a West Indies cruise as city seeks the cause. some victims from York, Pennsylvania.
Caroline county board of education announced the scholarship winners in Denton Maryland on June 16. Twenty one youths took the tests. Winners include Margaret Jefferson Fed eralsburg for Western Maryland College Charles Cross Greensboro for Maryland Institute of Art and Design Dorothy Pearl Turner Preston and Charlotte Hall for St Marys Female Seminary Allan Harte Federalsburg.
The Senate opened a lively session to discuss probes into the use of public funds in elections. An audit committee suggested a broader inquiry into federal and state money in campaigns. Senator King urged an independent study of WPA work relief administration. The House worked to clear its calendar amid adjournment delays.
The president heads to Nahant Massachusetts for his son John’s wedding on Saturday while continuing to sign bills. Vice President Garner and Speaker Bankhead are expected to end their terms with a gavelling ceremony. The House handles minor business and the Senate sends a $375 million flood control bill to the White House after lengthy debate.
A Frederick County jury acquitted A C Andrick of Columbia Furnace Shenandoah County who faced a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The defendant was arrested last December on the Berryville turnpike east of Winchester after his car left the road. Represented by Gilbert Pence and Frank Brumback of Woodstock, the case was prosecuted by Burr P Harrison, Commonwealth's Attorney.
Guldahl carded a 33 two under par on the first nine of his third round at Westwood Country Club in St Louis to take a six stroke lead over Ray Mangnam who shared the 36 hole lead with him at 144. Sam Snead was tied for second, one stroke behind the leaders after a 36.
York father warns daughter she would lose over a million dollars if she marries Gilson. He insists she must not return home if she elopes. Miss Webster paces the Gilson home before the ceremony.
The couple faced parental opposition as they planned a Canton wedding before departure. The groom stated the next move depends on the bride’s father while the bride had spent weeks budgeting to live on Paul's salary. Rosemary had debuted at the Savoy Plaza in New York City two years prior.
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