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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1937

Page

2

Government May Build Two Ships

Roosevelt hinted that two new battleships may be laid down this year in government yards. Bids from Bethlehem Ship Building and New York Ship Building, and New News Ship Building ranged from 46.2 million to 59.9 million dollars, with Philadelphia and New York Navy Yards estimating 36.6 and 37.3 million respectively.

Roosevelt Navy Bethlehem Ship Building Corporation Quincy Mass New York Ship Building Corporation Camden N. J New News Ship Building and Dry Company Newport News Va Philadelphia New York

Strange and Funny Things Happen On Ball Diamonds

Baseball notes from Sid Feder on surprising team turnarounds led by a strong trio of pitchers. Card's 11 of 13 and Sox six of last eight, with stars like Warneke Weilane Dean and Berg contributing. results include 5-2 Cards over Bees and 5-4 Sox over Indians.

Lou Warneke Bob Weilane Dean Cards Giants Red Sox Cleveland Indians Warneke Weiland Boston Bees Fritz Ostermaeller Sox Cincinnnativ Reds Gary Hubbell Lee Grissom Cubs Phillies Pirates van Mungo Dodgers Oral Hildebrand St. Louis Browns Washington White Sox Yankee Tigers Athletics Augie Galan Reds Moe Berg Indians al Todd Bob Beiland Cardinals Bees Browns Senators

American League Standings Highlight Key Clubs

Detroit Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington Philadelphia St Louis feature in league statistics with tied or varied records. Notes suggest gaps and incomplete data but indicate team names and cities central to standings.

St. Louis Washington Boston Cleveland Chicago New York Detroit Philadelphia

Winchester Softball Loop Daily Results and Standings

Daily results from the Winchester softball loop list team standings for WwW L Pet and several local clubs including Woolen, Retail Grocers, Lions Club, Republic Oil, and Men’s Athletic Club. Postponed games Lions Club versus Retail Grocers and R G A versus Men’s Athletic Club will be played Monday June 21 after rain earlier delayed the schedule.

L Pet Republic Oil Men's Athletic Club Retail Grocers Lions Club Lions Elks

New Market to Meet Woodstock in Renewal of Rivalry

New Market baseball team returns to action Sunday hosting the Woodstock Shamrocks at New Market renewing a rivalry halted when New Market left the Valley League years ago. Woodstock sends ace Sandy Line to the mound. Edinburg faces Mt Jackson in another Sunday match.

Woodstock New Market Woodstock Shamrocks Strasburg Shenandoah County Sandy Line Edinburg Mt. Jackson Jackson Hdlinburg

Civil and Criminal Dockets Set for Shenandoah Court

Six civil actions and one criminal case before Judge Philip Williams in Shenandoah County Trial Justice Court tomorrow. The Commonwealth v Joe Hite of Woodstock charges him with transport of liquor.

Woodstock Philip Williams Shenandoah County

Present Indicative Noel Coward Autobiography At Library

Noel Coward's Present Indicative, an autobiography recounting his early poverty years and rise to theatrical fame, is highlighted with portraits of Alexander Woollcott G B Stern Peggy Wood Elsa Maxwell and intimate actor society reminiscences. The book culminates with a royal London premiere night for Cave of Alcade.

Noel Coward Alexander Woollcott G. B. Stern Peggy Wood Elsa Maxwell London

Virginia jail fires prompt new safety measures

Richmond officials discuss removing bedding and inflammables from drunk inmate cells after a fourth fatal jail fire in Virginia this year. Sheriff Parks notes low yearly commitments at Chincoteague lockup while a watchman is absent at night. A memorial poem follows.

Richmond Russell B. Devine State Department of Public Welfare Virginia Lee Thornton Chincoteague Devine Page Jail Commission E. P. Parks Accomac County

Daily cross word puzzle clues and partial answer row

Puzzle presents a collage of across and down clues with many garbled entries and an attempted solution line that reads Answer to previous puzzle fe BBA ICle Jol.

Daily Cross China

Postmasters Convene in Harrisonburg for Virginia Meet

Post office clerks from across Virginia gathered in Harrisonburg for the 17th annual Virginia State Federation convention. The event features a banquet at the Kavanaugh Hotel with Rep. Mead as principal speaker and sessions, dances, and a caverns outing with the federation auxiliary present.

Harrisonburg Virginia State Federation Shenandoah Valley Kavanaugh Hotel Federation Massanuten Caverns Post Office Department Rep. Mead James M. Mead New York House Post Office Committee Washington Willis Robertson Virginia Thomas G. Burch John W. Morrison Hicks J. Waddy Nixon Auxiliary Gilbert E. Hyatt Switzer John D. Spitzer Miss Co Lista Trumbo The Barren Ridge Ramblers Willie Coleman

Senate in Capitol Hill debate and relief bill action

Senate discussed a 1.5 billion relief measure while a postal committee inquiry on steel strikes continued. The House was in recess as district tax legislation progressed. yesterday the Senate debated the relief bill.

Rec Post Office Committee Senate House District of Columbia

Farmer Released In Staunton Case

James B. Carper, a 67 year old Keezletown farmer, released on $1,000 bond after a police court hearing in Staunton for involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving. Evidence showed his car ran 344 feet on a sidewalk, fatally injuring Frances Cassidy, 17, and striking three other vehicles. He testified the car lunged as he tried to stop at Main Street red, saying he could not recall after a sudden jump.

Staunton James B. Carper Keezletown Corporation Court Carper Frances Cassidy

Probate sale of Henry F. Haines real estate Winchester Virginia

In Frederick County Circuit Court on June 17 1937 executor M M Lynch seeks sale of decedent Henry F Haines realty in Winchester to convert to cash and settle will. Defendants Eva Younger Hattie Hill Briscoe George Haines Eva Farley Naoma Farley ordered to appear within ten days. notice published weekly for four weeks in Evening Star and posted at courthouse. copies mailed to defendants.

Gommonwealth Virginia Circuit Court County of Frederick M. M. Lynch Henry F. Haines Eva Haines Younger Winchester Eva H. Younger Hattie H. Dising Hill Fannie E. Briscoe George Haines Eva Louise Farley Naoma Farley Evening Star Bessie Brannon

Special Camp For Girls In Troop No.6

The Winchester Girl Scout Council announces a weekend camp for twelve Troop 6 members at Camp White Rock June 25 27 led by Dor othy Lupton with Martone Lupton and Rebecca Kern in charge of swimming and games. Transportation and camping plans are by a troop committee chaired by Mrs Susie Steck Miller Mrs Walter Bosserman and Mrs Homer Lyman. Regular camp begins July 1 directed by Gertrude R Richardson of Roanoke. Registration blanks may be sent to Mrs Robert McNally Academy Street City. Transient Homes Vincennes Indiana County Treasurer Randall Ellis seeks tax board guidance on delinquent taxes for houses no longer standing after displacement.

Winchester Girl Scout Council Camp White Rock Dorothy Lupton Martone Lupton Rebecca Kern Child Welfare Board Susie Steck Miller Walter Bosserman Homer Lyman Gertrude R Richardson Roanoke Richardson Robert McNally Academy Street City Vincennes Ind Treasu Rer Randall Ellis State Tax Board Nicknell

Will Rogers Humorous Story Told at Party

Two men meet at a party. One points to a woman across the room and asks why any man would bring such a homely wife to a party. The other replies that he brought her so he wouldn’t have to kiss her good.

Good American News Features, Inc

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