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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1937

Page

10

Kiwanians Plan Annual Capon River Picnic Next Wednesday

Kiwanians will host their annual Capon River picnic featuring outdoor sports swimming and a 7 p m repast. Cars will transport Winchester members to the site while reports from E B Cooper and Arthur Robinson recall a recent national Kiwanis convention in Indianapolis.

Capon River Pifer Capon Winchester E. B. Cooper Arthur Robinson Indianapolis F. Trafford Taylor St. Boniface Manitoba Kiwanis International International Board of Trustees Washington, D. C St. Boniface Club C. Harold Hippler Eustis Fla George E. Snell Billings Mnt Iowa Frank E. Finley Wilkinsburg William A. Williams Cleveland Ohio Charles B Holman St. Louis Samuel F. Clabaugh Birmingham Ala James F. Gallagher Newton Mass Bennett O. Knudson Albert Lea Minn Harry D. MacDonald

Strike Parley At Cumberland Tonight

Cumberland officials lure peaceful end to strikes by inviting officers of AFL affiliated unions to a meeting. The talks aim to resolve walkouts in the citys service trades including restaurants motor freight carriers and grocers demanding union wages hours and closed shop contracts.

Cumberland Allegany Trades Council American Federation of Labor

Director of Employment Quits

William Purnell Hall Jr resigns as director of the employment service for the unemployment compensation board and will become a personnel consultant in private industry. The resignation takes effect July 15, with a successor to be chosen from the top three exam nominees on July 10. Hall previously headed the national reemployment service.

Baltimore William Purnell Hall, Jr Hall National Reemployment Service

Cyclists To Race On July 5th In Frederick Md

The annual motorcycle races will be held in Frederick Maryland Monday July 5 with thirty entries including Joe Petrali Fred Tuscani Al Shefer George Mattheson and Paul McClelland. Nine events are planned with the Six Mile National Championship. Time trials begin at 12 30 p m and main events start at 2 p m.

Frederick Joe Petrali Milwaukee Wis Fred Tuscani Garfield N. J al. Shefer Columbus Ohio George Matheson Bronz N. Y Paul McClelland Lancaster

Red Cross Junior Committee Meets in Winchester

A meeting of the Junior Red Cross Committee was held this afternoon in the Winchester Frederick chapter office at 2.30. Chairman Leslie D. Kline presided with Miss Louise Greenawalt and Mrs Jerry Thresh serving as vice chairs.

Red Cross Helen Wright Winchester-Frederick Leslie D. Kline Louise Greenawalt Jerry Thresh

Bell To Organize Drive On Mishaps

Andrew Bell, chairman of an Accident Prevention Committee of the Red Cross, expects to begin preparation for the annual fall campaign. This year the drive will be enlarged to include non school children as well, with promotion through the schools and expanded outreach.

Andrew Bell Red Cross

Oklahoma City Zoo deer Sissy bears twins after long gap

Whitetail deer Sissy at the Oklahoma City Zoo has twins this year, ending a streak of yearly births since 1929 except for last year. Superintendent Leo Blondin notes the birth may be a response to missing 1936.

Oklahoma City Sissy Sap Leo Blondon

Scab and Codling Moths Hit Orchards After Heavy Rains

Heavy rains reduced fruit spray, allowing scab bitter rot and codling moths to infest orchards. Second brood worms emerge and late infections threaten yields. Begin Bordeaux mixture spray by July 5 using 2 4-100 Bordeaux with 3 pounds lead arsenate per 100 gallons. oil-Bordeaux-lead arsenate combos possible. Ensure thorough coverage on leaves and fruit and wash after oil spray.

Firemen Stop Blaze as Driver Warns of Dynamite

In Middletown Ohio firefighters contained a car blaze at Herbert Isbell’s car. As they neared control Isbell warned of two sticks of dynamite in the vehicle, prompting quick action to secure the danger.

Middletown Herbert Isbell Isbell

Wuest Hunt Faces Mann Act Trial in Los Angeles

John Wuest Hunt sits in a Los Angeles courtroom on Mann act charges as he prepares to take the stand in his own defense. He is described as a white disciple of Father Divine, the Negro cult leader, during testimony.

Los Angeles John Wuest Hunt Father Divine Hunt

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