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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1937

Page

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Tax Evasion Probe Names A First Suspect Inquiry

Elmer L. Ivey of the Internal Revenue Bureau told a congressional tax inquiry that Phillip De Ronde owed the government 33000 in unpaid taxes and interest. De Ronde appeared as the first name in the second day of hearings into alleged evasion and avoidance by wealthy individuals.

Washington Elmer L. Ivey Internal Revenue Bureau Congressional Tax Inquiry Committee Phillip de Ronde de Ronde Treasury Ivey General Investment Company Irey de Ron Senate House Committee Capone Trey al Capone Chicago Alcatraz Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh

Temper and Hog Mishap Curbed by Calm Discipline

A man warns that losing temper harms more than oneself. A temper flare leads to a fatal strike on a hog that frightened a piglets scene and a boy teetering atop a parked cart. The husband realizes he killed the hog after a light blow behind the ear.

Earth Father

Red Cross Winchester Frederick Chapter Holds Annual Dinner

About 50 members gathered at Grace Lutheran Church for the Winchester Frederick Red Cross annual dinner. Mrs Alice Thornton spoke on Junior Red Cross activities globally and Mrs Helen Wright reported for the local chapter. Officers were elected for the coming year and other business was conducted. Walker McC Bond presided as executive committee chair.

Winchester- Frederick The Red Cross Grace Lutheran Church Alice Thornton Helen Wright Walker McC. Bond

Virginia doctors apply for licensure exams in Richmond

Examinations for licensure to practice medicine in Virginia began at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond under the Medical Examining Board of Virginia. About 136 applicants are tested, including four women and two osteopaths. Eight foreign-certified physicians seek Virginia certification. Board members include Dr. P. W. Boyd president and Dr. J. W. Preston secretary.

Richmond John Marshall Hotel Medical Examining Board of Virginia P. W Boyd Winchester J. W. Preston Roanoke State Board of Medical Examiners Boyd Preston P. St. L. Moncure R D. Bates Newtown Philip St. L. Moncure Norfolk H. A Stephenson

Accident Fatal To a Bridesmaid

Baltimore report says Miss Alyce Henneman died last night after hospital treatment since April 29. She was chosen as bridesmaid for the Ethel DuPont and Franklin Roosevelt Jr. wedding and had been an attendee, with only a fair chance of recovery.

Baltimore Hospital For the Women of Maryland Alyce Henneman Ethel DuPont Miss Henneman Walter Baetjer Miss .DuPont Franklin Roosevelt, Jr

Realty Auction Set for Winchester Delinquent Properties

An announcement states Winchester real estate with delinquent taxes will be sold at auction tomorrow. An extension of one week was granted for strong collections after council ordered property postings. It was said June 19 would be the final grace date.

Winchester

Public Auction of City Real Estate on June 26

Public auction goes forward Saturday June 26 at 11 A M in front of the County Court House. Properties to be sold include No 690 Berryville Avenue a 7 room concrete block and stucco residence with a 1 car frame garage and a 56 by 147 foot lot and No 213 North Loudoun Street a 3 story brick building with a metal roof on a 32 by 90 foot lot plus alley strip. Terms require one fourth cash with the balance in five equal payments over five years. Coleman Dunn auctioneer for the owners.

County Court House Berryville Avenue Loudoun Street Coleman Dunn

Ruth Cuthbert Delivers Thrilling Trapshooting Win

Virginia Beach June 18 Fifteen year old Ruth Cuthbert wowed spectators by breaking 49 of 50 targets to help Winchester win the Virginia state five man team race opening the Thirty eighth Annual Virginia Trapshooting competition. Winchester led with 241, Roanoke 239 Richmond 227 Cavalier No 1 224 Cavalier No 2 221.

Virginia Beach Ruth Cuthbert Winchester Virginia State Virginia Miss Cuthbert Roanoke Richmond Cavalier

Women Plan Style Revue for Frederick County 4-H

Plans are under way for the Correct Dress contest for Frederick county 4-H boys and girls and a Style Revue for Home Demonstration Clubs. The event, announced by Miss Elizabeth Farrar, will be at the Episcopal Parish House on West Boscawen Street Tuesday June 22 at 2 o clock. Maude E. Wallace of Blacksburg Va will attend. Mrs Landon Whitacre will preside. Instrumental music led by Mabel Massie of Stephens City schools. 4-H winners advance to Blacksburg for state contest.

Frederick County Elizabeth Farrar Te Episcopal West Boscawen Street Maude E. Wallace Blacksburg Landon Whitacre County Advisory Board Mabel Massie Stephens City

Harrisburg Man Arrested After Route 50 Stop Near Romney

Eugene Halke of 1932 York Street Harrisburg is jailed after a Romney West Virginia call. Troopers and Sergeant Francis Funk found Halke with a companion Theurer, car ownership shows, and stamps from Oregon California. Halke admitted being out on bond in Harrisburg in an interstate case.

Eugene Halke York Street Harrisburg Investigaon Halke Winchester Francis Funk Romney W. Va Hawkins Wells Bernard C. Theurer Funk Theurer Oregon California Ross Shelby

Golden Glow Coffee Shop Summer Meals

Golden Glow Coffee Shop invites patrons to enjoy cool comfortable dining this summer. The notice emphasizes a climate controlled setting and inviting atmosphere for meals.

Golden Glow

Big furniture sale in Brucetown on June 19 at 10 a.m

A local notice announces a large furniture sale in Brucetown scheduled for June 19 at 10 a.m. The listing credits Duvall and Dunn as organizers and references an unspecified auction or sale event.

Brucetown Duvall and Dunn Uct’s

Special sale on Chintz and Crash pillows

Moling and Cather offer Chintz and Crash pillows at 59 cents each in a special sale announced on June 18 2018 through 11.

Polar flight pilots seek Moscow to San Francisco route

Three aviators Valeri Chkalov George Baidukov and Belaikov reportedly embarked on a perilous polar crossing from Moscow to San Francisco with weather reviews favorable over the polar sea and British Columbia. The Russian consul general said he had no official confirmation as officials check instruments and barographs.

Polar Ses British Columbia North Pole San Francisco Edmonton Canada Gregory I. Cokhman Polar Sea California

Lions Club Wins Again at State Convention

Joseph Newlin, chair of the Lions Club attendance committee, received a telegram from President Schenck reporting Winchester Lions Club has again won the attendance contest for the past year. About 20 delegates and their wives, at Old Point Comfort Virginia, with the cup last year, will present it to this year’s winner as a surprise to most local members.

Joseph Newlin Lions Club Schenck Old Point Comfort Winchester

Way Sr. in Critical Condition at St Luke’s Hospital

F. H. Way left yesterday for Jacksonville to be at the bedside of his father N T Way Sr who is critically ill in St Luke’s hospital. The elder Way underwent a leg amputation earlier this week and doctors fear for his recovery.

F. H. Way Jacksonville Fla N. T. Way St. Luke’s Hospital Way

Rainy Month Totals At Winchester Lab Record

Rain fell on six days this month, about one third of the days. The heaviest rain yesterday brought 1.15 inches at the Winchester Research Laboratory. The month’s total is 2.54 inches.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Highways to Expand Between Winchester and Front Royal

Traffic between Winchester and Front Royal caused by Shenandoah National Park growth prompts plans for a 60 foot highway. A 50 foot widening is planned for the Stephens City to White Post road while the Winchester Front Royal turnpike remains 40 feet and the Stephens City White Post road 30 feet. Hazardous conditions at Double Tollgate will be removed with by passes to keep through traffic clear. Public support from the Chamber of Commerce and City Council backed the Highway Department effort.

Winchester Front Royal Shenandoah National Park Highway Department Stephens City-White Post Winchester Front Royal Stephens City-White Post Road Double Tollgate Joseph Funkhouser Winchester- Front Royal Road Stephens Clay- White Post Road Funkhouser

Harry Harkness Dies in Florida

Harry M. Harkness, a native of Winchester and longtime Lakeland resident, died in Lakeland Florida at 11 30 this morning from heart trouble. His wife Mary Young Harkness predeceased him by about ten years. Survived by son in law William Da Bell and his grandchildren Mary Virginia and David Da Bell, all of Lakeland. Remains to be brought to Winchester for interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery, expected to arrive 11 45 a m Monday. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Harry M. Harkness Winchester Lakeland Fla Harkness Mary Young George Forney Edward Conney William da Bell Mary Virginia David da Bell Mount Hebron Masonic Fraternity

Mrs. J. C. Perrys Funeral Saturday

The funeral for Mrs. Josephine Perry, wife of James O. Perry, is set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday from 501 National Avenue. Rev. W. O. Talbert will conduct the Methodist service. Interment will be Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers L. L. Hockman, L. R. Smith, E. T. Snider, L. K. Dellinger, W. R. Armel and W. E. Huntsberry.

Josephine Perry James O. Perry No. 501 National Avenue W. O. Talbert Methodist Ministry Mount Hebron Cemetery L. L. Hockman L. R. Smith E. T. Snider L. K. Dellinger W. R. Armel W. E. Huntsberry

Traffic Light Goes Into Operation At Boscawen Braddock

After several days, the traffic signals at Boscawen and Braddock were started yesterday afternoon. An auxiliary light was installed to keep the Charlie Rouss Fire Hall entrance open and improve conditions at the intersection.

Boscawen and Braddock Charlie Rouss

Steel Workers Standoff Deepens as Food Parcels Rejected

Canton reports a march by 200 members of the Law and Order League to break Republic Steel picket lines. In Cleveland federal mediation opens with Taft II to investigate, but both sides refuse to commit to arbitration powers. Vandalism and threats marked three weeks of Canton strike activity while the mediation board awaits action.

Canton, CO Law and Order” League Republic Steel Corporation Cleveland, O France Perkins Federal Mediation Board Charles P. Taft, II Cleveland John L. Lewis Federal Board Steel Republic Youngstown Sheet and Tube Bethlehem Charles M. Schwab Cambria Johnstown Schwab Daniel J. Shields Roosevelt Martin L. Davey Ohio Steel Company Canton Wheeling and Lake Erie Republic Steel Plant Republic Steel Jacob Novak

Parking Drive Tightens at Loudoun and Piccadilly

Police efforts to curb over parking on Loudoun and Piccadilly during business hours show results with easier parking at times. Starting next week drivers with over parking tickets must appear in court and face fines unless excused. One hour parking is enforced from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Hollis Loudoun Piccadilly

Church Official Preaches Sunday

The Rev. Dr. Harry Evans superintendent of Frederick District will preach at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church at 11 o clock Sunday. Children’s Day exercises scheduled for Sunday will be held the following Sunday June 27.

Harry Evans Frederick District Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Herman McKay

Trader Property Is Ordered Sold

The Trader death mystery returns to the Circuit Court with an order to sell the Trader properties. Clarence J. Trader was found shot in his estranged wife's home and was valued at about $75 000. Jeannette Trader, indicted for murder, died before trial.

Berlin Clarence J. Trader Jeannette Trader Stockton

Winchester Guide Service Organizes Historic Tours

A local businessman establishes the Winchester Guide and Travel Service with ten trainee guides to educate and employ youths. The program mirrors established practices in Gettysburg and Williamsburg, offering visitors organized historic tours while supporting municipal services and youth employment.

Winchester Pee

Dominion Chorus Rehearses for Memorial Service

The Old Dominion Chorus will sing at the memorial services for V F W delegates at Christ Episcopal Church. Director Floyd Haines calls a rehearsal this evening at 7 in the church. Hymns include God of Our Fathers Come Thou Almighty King Onward Christian Soldiers and a memorial chorus Sleep Soldier Boy.

Old Dominion Christ Episcopal Church Floyd Haines

Illness Fatal To Mrs Brady

Mrs Alma C Brady aged 83 died at Rest Virginia at her home. She was widow of John Brady of Frederick county and daughter of Jacob Shimp and Susan Virginia Henshaw. Funeral by Rev Strieby of Ridgeway and interment at Brucetown.

Alma C. Brady Rest John Brady Frederick County

Leader of Strikers Ready to Submit Evidence at Hearing

Louis L. Guaranieri for Republic Steel testified before the Senate postoffice committee that Warren and Niles Ohio officials refused four packages of food for delivery as irregular mail. Philip Murray, leader of the strikers, demanded records of four companies for spy payments and union expenditures while accusing Tom Girdler of concealing armament purchases. The Steel Mediation Board prepared to step in as both sides pledged cooperation.

Washington Louis L. Guaranieri Republic Steel Corporation Post Office Warren and Niles Ohio Republic Peere Senate Postoffice Niles Postoffice Philip Murray Guaranieri Jorney Murray Steel Corporation Tom Girdler Senate New Steel Mediation Board Claims Steel Company Bailey N.N. C

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New York MR Winchester E. T. Clark P. W. Boyd Virginia Examining Board Alice Henneman City Real Estate Va. Tech Mittee William E. Gilmore Moscow Cisco Gilmore Valeri Chkalov George Baiducov Belaikov Seattle G. M. Vartanian J. E. Genet Royal Canadian Signal Corps Border E. J. Fisher United States Vartanian Dispatch Alaska United States Army Signal Corps Mr. N.T. Way, Sr Winchester Chamber of Commerce Harry Harkness Florida J. C. Perry Steel Attorney CIO Bulletin League Eleventh Street Carnahan Republic Hunter Barley Leary Baker Arthur Tinsman Charles Cook Joseph Yatel James Webber Billy Boyce Richard Guess Lawrence Patton Charles McKee Gettysburg Williamsburg Dominion Brady Margaret L. Hodgson Hodgson & Brown Gosman Pure Food Store
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