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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1938

Page

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Countess Wins Court Order to Protect Her Young Son

Britain orders silent guards around the Haugwitz-Reventlow home amid kidnap threats to two year old Lance. Countess Barbara Hutton is seen with Sir Patrick Hastings as she seeks legal protection while Scotland Yard screens for a suspected person at ports and airfields.

London Barbara Hutton Haugwitz-Reventlow Lance Patrick Hastings Britain Bow Street Court United States Lance Haugwitz-Reventlow Scotland Yard

Merger Planned at Evangelical and Reformed Convention

Columbus June 22 executive committee meetings opened at the church convention to ratify a constitution completing the unity of Evangelical and Reformed denominations.

Columbus Evangelical and Reformed Church

State Department Won’t Intervene in New York Spy Ring Case

Secretary Hull said the State Department would stay out of the New York spy ring case and did not consider it a matter requiring intervention. The comment came as officials weighed foreign influence and legal proceedings surrounding the ring.

Washington Hull State Department New York

City Adopts New Speed Limit Signs At County Line

Winchester urges residents to follow the new speed limits posted at city limits and warns that speeding could lead to court action and serious accidents. National Fourth of July safety appeals emphasize careful driving, swimming, and fireworks use to protect life and health.

Highway Department

Firemen Train For Reel Races At Virginia Convention

Friendship Fire Company reel team sharpens for the Virginia State Firemen’s Association convention in Luray and clocked 32 seconds for 150 yards with five hose lengths. Trials on Market Street list candidates including Halford Baker, William Baker, Joseph Zuckeraman, Gene Dunn, Harry Lewis, Allen Fawcett and others as they strive to improve before the race.

Fred. W. Forney W. E. Jones Friendship Fire Company Virginia State Firemen's Association Luray Friendship Company Virginia Association Market Street Bailey Haymaker Halford Baker William Baker Joseph Zuckerman Gene Dunn Harry Lewis Allen Fawcett Delmore Miller John Jones Ward Snider Andrew Lake Earl Willey Phillip Rainsberger Harold Anderson Harry Stewart Robert Campbell William Smith Kenneth Fansler Riddick Smith Carroll Rowe Jack Smith William Cather Henry Thompson James Thompson Willey Raymond Camp

Four Defendants In Espionage Case Enter Innocent Pleas

In New York on June 22 three men and a woman indicted on federal espionage charges pleaded not guilty. They were held on $25,000 bail each. Named defendants are Johanna Hofmann Guenther Gustave Rumrich Erich Glaser and Otto H Voss.

New York Johanna Hofmann Guenther Gustave Rumrich Erich Glaser Otto H. Voss

Used Cars Priced to Sell at Hughes Motor Co

Local car dealer Hughes Motor Co advertises good used cars priced from 19.95 to 29.95. The offer notes prices as low as 19.95 up to 29.95 while supplies last and invites customers to inspect the vehicles.

Hughes Motor CO

Slapping Incident Triggers Protest Over Slapping of Missionary

Secretary Hull announced diplomatic representations to Japan after an American missionary, Dr J C Thompson of New Brunswick New Jersey linked with Nanking University, was slapped by a Japanese sentry while trying to stop the beating of his coolie.

Washington Hull J. C. Thompson New Brunswick N. J Nanking University Thompson Srickshaw Coolie

37 Known Dead Recovered At Rail Crash

Officials counted 37 known dead as the Milwau kee Road Olympian crash near Custer Creek neared its end. Workers retrieved three bodies from a submerged car, with more recovered from the Yellowstone river. Victims include Don J. Hansoom, 19, as morgues list unidentified remains and relatives inspect coffins. A coroner's jury blamed flood waters for the derailment. six more victims were identified yesterday.

Miles City Mont Milwaukee Road Custer Creek Yellowstone River Don J. Hansoom Olympian Chicago Tacoma Wash E. M. Middleton Thomas Lallas Bellingham O. R. Kittle Three Forks P. F. Schultz Ladd Joyce Kaskie Mitchell S. D Fannie Berry Mobile Schultz Sidney Dorothy Debeer Sioux City Iowa Fallon

Grand jury returns five true bills in circuit court

A Corporation Court grand jury today returned true bills in five cases. Frank Campbell is charged with bad check violations. Dave Colvin faces charges related to Sanitary Laundry entry and theft of property valued at $25. Charles Peacemaker is charged with feloniously burning in part Madeline Vanersdale Shane's dwelling at 113 West Germain Street. Lawrence A. Miller is charged with auto theft of an automobile owned by H. H. Hildrum valued at $750. Kenneth Laird is charged with bad check violations. Sullivan Foreman B M. Sullivan presided as foreman. the jury included W. A. Bailey and H. F. ing.

Corporation Court Frank Campbell Dave Colvin Charles Peacemaker Madeline ‘Vanersdale Shane West Germain Street Lawrence A. Miller H. H. Hildrum Kenneth Laird Sullivan B M. Sullivan W. A. Bailey H. F. Ing

Brotherhood Asks Delay of Chicago Wage Cut Conference

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen urged railroads to postpone a Tuesday Chicago conference on the proposed 15 percent wage reduction.

Cleveland, O The Brotherhood of Railroad Chicago

Identify Body Woman Found In Lyons Creek

The Justice Department identified a woman found in Lyons Creek near Prince Frederick Maryland as Esther Lewis 31 a charwoman at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing The identification came from FBI non criminal fingerprint files and noted she had lived in Cabin John Bethesda Md two years ago but had moved to Washington Authorities shifted the inquiry to Washington after the identification was made by Dr Richard M Rosenberg and the FBI records

Prince Frederick Justice Department Washington Maryland Esther Lewis Bureau of Engraving and Printing Lyons Creek Here Federal Bureau of Investigation Richard M. Rosenberg

Louis Schmeling Title Fight Set Despite Rain Delay

Mike Jacobs announced the 15 round heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling would proceed as scheduled at Yankee Stadium despite a brief shower. Louis weighed 198.75 pounds and Schmeling 193 at the Madison Square Garden weigh in attended by nearly 700 reporters.

New York Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Max Schmeling Jacobs Louis Schmeling Yankee Stadium Madison Square Garden

Fish climb Bonneville ladders like children to a ride

Bureau of Fisheries reports tests at Bonneville dam show 24 072 fish climbed the ladders in 15 days. Deputy Commissioner Charles E. Jackson says they counted fish with counters and tracked species, noting most moved by day and few by night.

Eddie Gilmore Washington Bureau of Fisheries Bonneville Dam Charles E. Jackson Bureau Columbia River Jackson

Proposal To Change Form Of City Rule Draws Five

Five local citizens sponsor plans for a Winchester Municipal League to discuss municipal affairs shape policies and sponsor candidates. The group includes John H. Rosenberger E. B. Cooper P. G. Ireland Sam Preston and Rev. Dr. E. T. Clark. Some deny involvement by Arthur M. Field or Walter J. Millard. City council opposition to changing government form is noted with Millard’s remark on reform ideas.

Winchester Municipal League City Ofces John H. Rosenberger E. B. Cooper P. G. Ireland Sam Preston E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Field Millard the Star Charles R. Anderson

Public opinion on Winchester government form invites reader views

The Star invites opinions on changing Winchester's government, noting some support and some opposition. The column states writers may express views through the Star or by telephone without regard to the content.

Mr. Millard Winchester the Star Oean the Star

Fire arson charge against Charles Peacemaker in West Germain case

Fire at 113 West Germain street led to the arrest of Charles Peacemaker. He was tried in police court, sent to the grand jury, and indicted for feloniously and maliciously burning part of Madeline Vanersdale Shane's dwelling. State Deputy Fire Marshal L. R. Travers and Capt. Tom Boyd led the investigation.

Charles Peacemaker Germain Street Peacemaker Strosnider Ward Donald L. Weems R. C. Wolford West Germain L. R. Travers Tom Boyd Boyd Madeline Vanersdale Shane Travers West Germain Street

Special dress sale and millinery at P. Klompus shop

Special purchases of New Misses and Ladies cotton and silk dresses in sizes 14 to 50 on sale Thursday to Saturday at prices from 79c to 2.98. Hats reduced to 25c. Silk stockings 65c and 75c. P Klompus 139 N Loudoun. Yard party July 7 at Stine's Chapel.

P. Klompus N. Loudoun

Yard Party at Round Hill Presby Church

Round Hill 4 H Club hosts yard party at Round Hill Presbyterian Church on June 23. Fundraiser and social event for community members with activities listed on page 1.

Round Hill Presby Round Hill

Royal Arcanum honors Kerlin and elects council leaders

Dr. R. E. Kerlin of Winchester is named Grand Chaplain of the Grand Council of Royal Arcanum of Virginia. Taylor Barr gains re election to the Grand Lodge Executive Committee. McFaden Council 1982 delegates attend the Richmond grand lodge meeting.

Grand Council Richmond—Barr R. E. Kerlin Winchester Royal Arcanum Virginia Taylor Barr Grand Lodge Carl Gordon McFaden Council Murphy Hotel Richmond Green Forest Lodge Buena Vista Miles Standish Supreme Council Connecticut M. L. Beeton Lexington E. M. Hooker Covington D. W. McNeil W. I. Rex C. V. Jones Joseph L. Bickerstaff R. H. Kerlin C. C. Hickman E. W. Miller Norfolk S. W. George Hopewell Clarence B. Conner W. J. E. Cox, Jr L. J. Burner Woodstock McFaden

Treaty Port Is Bombed By Japs

Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese planes bombed Swatow in Kwangtung province, a treaty port 220 miles northeast of Canton. Ten warships waited offshore as marines were landed on nearby Namoa island under cover of a barrage, signaling a south China offensive to sever Canton from the central battlefront.

Shanghai Swatow Kwingtung Province Canton Namoa South China

Soft Coal Prices Likely Fixed By Fall, Sources Say

The Bituminous Coal Commission expects to fix new sale prices for soft coal by the peak of the coal marketing season next fall. After completing initial hearings on production costs in Denver, Colorado, commission officials plan further conferences with operators boards across soft coal regions.

Washington Bituminous Coal Commission Denver Colo

Poison Fatal After Baltimore Wedding Reception

Mrs Lena Smith 53 of Newport News Virginia died after being among about 85 guests stricken by food poisoning at a Baltimore wedding reception on June 5.

Baltimore Lena Smith Newport News

Used Car Sale Ad from Hughes Motor Co

An old classified style notice promotes used cars for 19.95 through Hughes Motor Co, dated June 22. The teaser implies a low price and encourages reader action for vehicle purchases.

Lone Aviator Sinks Two British Ships Off Valencia Coast

A lone sky raider sank two British ships near Valencia harbor, the Sunion and Thorpeness, after torpedo and incendiary attacks. Crew rescued, captains and officers survived, as authorities report 54 prior air attacks on British vessels since the Spanish Civil War began.

Spanish Valencia Spain Sunion Thorpness Non-Intervention Committee Norman Goater Southampton Wiliam Kermode Tarragona Goater

Property of late Jas N Carr to be sold Saturday

The home on the north side of Woodstock Lane formerly owned by Jas N Carr will be sold at noon Saturday June 25 in front of the Court House.

Jas. N. Carr Woodstock Lane Court House

Awning Offer From E W Armstrong Co

Porch, window and store awnings offered by E W Armstrong Co at 38 E Piccadilly St. Call 2 for details.

E. W. Armstrong CO E. Piccadilly St

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Junior Chamber OF Commerce Iaeeione Central Relief Elly Raed Gross Rectors TREAG Winchester Litle Theatre Inc BOARD Winchester OR Board OF Tenn Jnckson Mercer Univ Macon Sigma Alpha Epsilon Jackson, Tenn Warner Bros Capitol Theatre Winphester STREG Calm Beach West Palm Beach Miami Fort Pierce Winston Salem Washington D.6 Hagerstown Baldridge Moling & Cather Chesapeake Bay Stine’s Chapel Dr. R. E. Kerlin Ma«chine Marseille Kermode Thorpeness Jean de Mersuay Paris
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