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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1938

Page

5

Clark Declares Independence From Roosevelt Program

Flat River Missouri June 27 United States Senator Bennett Clark stating his right to follow his own convictions said he would not seek office unless the people of Missouri conclude it is the duty of a senator to approve national policies sight unseen. Clark criticizes some Roosevelt proposals as unsound while opposing 100 percent support from Meredith and Davis.

Flat River United States Bennett Ie Clark Hexene Campa Clark Missouri Willis H. Meredith Joseph T. Davis Roosevelt

Maryland VFW elects Charles J. Peters president

Charles J. Peters of Stoneleigh wins election as president of the Maryland Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars at the closing session of the department’s annual convention held in Baltimore.

Baltimore Charles J. Peters Stoneleigh Maryland Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars

Public Auction of J W Rinker Goods in Winchester

Public sale of all personal property and household effects of the deceased J W Rinker on Whitttier Ave Winchester. Auction starts June 30 1938 at 10 a m. Terms cash. W W Rinker official notice.

J. W. Rinker Whitttier Ave Winchester W. W. Rinker

Assassin Al Proves He Is Far From Washed Up

The article chronicles Al Simmons, nicknamed Assassin Al, proving his form with a strong showing for the Senators. In 11 games on a Midwest swing he hit .375 with 24 RBIs and six home runs, including two in yesterday's doubleheader against the Browns. The note highlights his impact on the pennant races and the Giants’ NL lead, with Hubbell earning his 200th win.

al Simmons Fox Clark Griffith Tigers Simmons Senators St. Louis Browns Nats Detroit Tigers Yankees Yankee Monte Pearson Giants Chicago Cubs Cubs Carl Hubbell Cleveland Indians Eastern Invaders Cincinnati Reds Phillies Chuck Klein Phil Weintraub Phils Dodgers Cardinals

Pennant Parades In American League Standings

Baseball standings show Washington at 9-7 and New York 10-5 with Detroit 3-? as rain delays disrupt Chicago and Boston Cleveland games. Chicago at St. Louis and Boston at Cleveland are on today with open dates elsewhere.

New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Washington St. Louis Detroit Philadel Boston Cleveland

St Davids Locals Visit Kin andNeighbors

Mr W N Dinges of Saumsville visited sister Mrs Molly Habron and relatives last Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs F C Sonner and four children of near Strasburg visited Mr and Mrs T A Crabill Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fred Copp and daughter of near Saumsville and Mrs G W Kibler of Woodstock spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs M M McClanahan. D W Clem visiting Front Royal area. Lehman Habron building a new frame front for P P Rinker house and plans to move. Mrs Lucy Habron returned to Winchester Memorial Hospital.

ST. David's Church W. N. Dinges Saumsville Molly Habron F. C. Sonner Near Strasburg T. A. Crabill Fred Copp Near Saumsville G. W. Kibler Woodstock M. M. McClanahan D. W. Clem Front Royal Lehman Habron P. P. Rinker Lucy Habron Winchester Memorial Hospital

Florence Harshman Visits Green Spring Summer Home

Miss Florence Harshman of Mingo Junction Ohio spends time at her summer home in Green Spring Virginia with her guest niece Miss June Harshman. The Bible School at White Hall school house is well attended and will continue next week. Mrs Ray Wilson visits her father Edward Butts of Hedgesville West Virginia this week.

Green Spring Florence Harshman Mingo Junction Ohio June Harshman White Hall School House Ray Wilson Edward Butts Hedgesville W. Va

Baltimore teen Otto Greiner wins Maryland Amateur golf title

Otto Greiner of Baltimore, aged 19, added the Maryland State Amateur Championship to his laurels by defeating former champion Spencer Overton 2 and 1 in the finals of the Maryland State Golf Association tournament.

Baltimore Maryland Otto Greiner Greiner Spencer Overton Maryland State Golf Association

Jennings Divorce Granted in Desertion Case

A decree of divorce was granted in the case of Kathleen Jennings versus Henry H. Jennings on grounds of desertion.

Kathleen Jennings Henry H. Jennings

New Haskin Quiz Book Promises 750 Questions Across Subjects

The Winchester Evening Star advertises a new Haskin Quiz Book offering 750 questions on art history Bible sports politics music science geography and more. Readers are urged to order by enclosing ten cents with a coupon and returning it to the Information Bureau Washington D C.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. “Ay Washington, D. C

Josette at Hable's Palace Theatre Today and Tuesday

Don Ameche Simone Simon and Robert Young star in Josette with Bert Lahr and Joan Davis at Hable's Palace Theatre. The program promises romance with Sazarac cocktails, lively humor, and springtime music, described as the sauciest tunefullest escapade in the history of love. Fox News supplement adds to the attraction.

Don Ameche Simone Simon Robert Young Bert Lahr Joan Davis Hable’s Palace Theatre Fox News

Weeklong Home Agent Schedule June 27 to July 2

The notice lists daily club meetings and demonstrations hosted by the Home Agent program. Events include 4-H club project meetings at various schools, Home Demonstration Group demonstrations, camp planning, yard parties, and upholstery sessions, with times ranging from morning to evening and venues spanning county schools and homes.

E Aig Ice High View Brucetown Friendly Grove County Court House Gainesboro 4- H Gainesboro School Mt View Mt. View School Stonewall Home J. W Mt. View 4-H Club 4-H

Uncle Sam Is Food Shopping

Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation agents buy foods for over two million relief families. They purchase peaches in Georgia vegetables in New England and Middle Atlantic states dairy poultry and flour in the Midwest rice and tobacco in the South and citrus fruit on the Pacific Coast.

Washington Uncle Sam Federal Surplus Commodities’ Corporation Georgia New England Middle Atlantic Midwest Pacific Coast

Three Trusties Make Getaway From Md Prison

Three trusties who were believed to have escaped in a stolen car were sought by House of Correction officials. They were missed after officers found Mrs. Lillian Schultz the matron’s car missing from its parking place outside the grounds.

Jessups House of Correction Lillian Schultz

Baltimore and Ohio reports May income decline

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced May net railway operating income of 841,236 dollars, down from 2,255,521 dollars in May 1937. Operating revenues were 10,254,152 dollars, below 15,164,876 dollars for the same month last year.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Today

East St Louis Student Graduates After 35 Schools

Raymond Morgan, son of an Alton traveling salesman, completes a well rounded high school education. He graduated this month after four years of attendance spread across 35 schools in eight states, Canada and Mexico.

East St. Louis Raymond Morgan Morgan Alton, Ill Canada Mexco

Keeping Cool in a Kansas Store Night

Carl Johnson locked the doors of the Lindsborg Mercantile Company and spent twelve hours inside the icebox after the refrigerator latch slipped and froze shut. He passed the night in cool solitude despite the heat outside in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Lindsborg Kas Carl Johnson Lindsborg Mercantile Company Johnson

Choosing Our Life's Work in Christian Living

A sermon urging wise life work choices through Christian ethics. It argues wisdom, preparation, and honesty shape employment, warns against unchristian work, and stresses prayer and divine guidance in selecting a vocation. It cites Bible verses to support prudent, God honoring decisions.

Woman Runs For Office On A Wave Campaign

Shawnee Oklahoma June 27 Mrs Ruth M Johnson pursues the race for State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections with a thought wave campaign She will broadcast constructive thought waves to 3521 precincts using mental telepathy no posters or literature The candidate a mother of three and former teacher aims messages at responsive voters and hopes the subjective self reacts when her name appears on the ballot.

Shawnee Okla Ruth M. Johnson

Bargain Day at Local Chevrolet Dealers

Every day is described as bargain day for used cars with claims of the finest and the lowest priced vehicles in town. Shoppers are urged to look them over and judge for themselves.

Chevrolet

Midwestern Apple Crop Forecast Shows Broad Shortfall

A regional survey by an authority reports extreme cold and freezes sharply reducing apple yields across Missouri Arkansas Kansas and Northwest Missouri. Estimates range from 10 to 40 percent of last year with Jonathan and York promising best in places while Columbia and several districts face near total losses.

Robins Nest In Newspaper Tube

A pair of robins nested in a newspaper tube at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braith. The birds used the tube daily for shelter while rural subscribers received papers each evening, and were discovered by the Star while making a routine route.

Paul Braith Star

Willow Twig Leads Set as Jonathan and Grimes Follow

Counties report Willow Twig best with Jonathan and Grimes next. Wealthy quality noted with several orchards. Crop estimated at 35 percent of last year. Worm damage and serious issues in some orchards. Cale doun county orchards hit hard by crumper disease.

Boone County New Franklin and Boonville Jonathan Columbia Northwest Missouri St. Joseph Duchess Grimes Missouri Arkansas Kansas Troy Wathena Wines Hilinois Pike Calhoun

Des Moines Police Arrest Man Over Swimwear Incident

In Des Moines police labeled Robinson the town’s coolest man but objected to his business attire of only swimming trunks. He was arrested and charged with intoxication.

Des Moines Robinson

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