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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

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Roosevelt predicts long range budget balanced by history

President Roosevelt told National Education Association teachers that history would judge his long range budget as balanced by survival values for population and democracy, while stressing federal aid to supplement poorer local schooling and preserving freedom and education from political interference. He warned of widening gaps between rich and poor communities and urged protection of free press and eternal truths.

Wew York Roosevelt National Education Association New York

Winchester moves to clear 900 vacant lots of weeds

Authorities warned owners to remove Yots from 900 vacant Winchester lots as a health and aesthetic effort. City officials pledged action if owners fail to address the overgrowth, aiming to improve living conditions and curb blight.

Four hikers atop Signal Knob photographed from air

Four youths, identities unknown, hiked to Signal Knob on Massanutten Mountain where aerial photographer Frank Turgeon and Lt Douglas spotted them. Turgeon captured four large pictures from the air before planning trips to Montauk Point and Europe for further assignments.

Signal Knob Strasburg Star Office Turgeon Douglas Mr. Turgeon Winchester Star Montauk Club Montauk Point N. Y Social Spectator New York Europe

Clerks Office to Close for Independence Day Observance

Frederick Circuit Court deputy clerk Mrs. C C Brannon said the clerk’s office will be closed next Monday for the Fourth of July. Clark M Smith Corporation Court clerk Mrs C D Barnett confirmed the holiday closing at her office as well.

C. C. Brannon Frederick Circuit Court Clark M. Smith Corporation Court C. D. Barnett

Legion's Chief Attacks Dr Gellermann at NEA meeting

Daniel Doherty national commander of the American Legion said William Gellermann's criticisms show a small mind. He spoke at the NEA closing session as part of a dispute over Legion influence and budget access. Willard E. Givens of NEA said the group had no link to the Teachers College statement calling the Legion fascist.

New York Daniel Doherty American Legion Legion William Gellermann National Education Association Rng 4T Ersa Madison Square Garden Willard E. Givens NEA Association Gellermann Teachers’ College Columbia University Givens Legion Head

Vacations Delay 1939 Tax Revision Talks

Secretary Morgenthau announced the Treasury will not take up 1939 tax revision in late August or early September. President Roosevelt advised him that little could be done until both return from vacations and travels.

Washington Morgenthau Treasury Roosevelt

Turner Ashby Camp First Confederate Gettysburg Pilgrimage

As crowds turn to Gettysburg for the reunion of Blue and Gray, Winchester remembers the Turner Ashby Camp’s pioneering Confederate pilgrimage to the battlefield. Led by Charles W. McVicar, the excursion by train to Gettysburg symbolized seeds of goodwill after the Civil War. Of over 300 Winchester and Frederick County veterans, only George W. Dellinger remains.

Turner Ashby Gettysburg Winchester Nomattox Orion Charles W. McVicar Pennsylvania Railroad Turner Ashby Camp Frederick County Veterans’ Camp George W. Dellinger

Pope Receives Noble Promises Amid Spanish War Ferment

In Castel Gandolfo Pope Pius XII commended Franco's promises to limit war victims and suffering and prayed for an end to Spain's troubles. The Vatican quoted the pontiff expressing affection for Franco and hope the future honors God’s will as Spain seeks peace.

London Britain Pablo de Azecarate Y Florez Spain Viscount Halifax Barcelona Paris Italy Germany Robert M. Hodgson Burgos Francisco Franco Chamberlain Franco Mussolini Azcarate Pope Castel Gandolfo Pope Pius Holy See Vatican Pope

Roosevelt Irked By Story About Insurance Business

James Roosevelt, undergoing treatment at the Mayo Clinic for a stomach ailment, disputed a Saturday Evening Post article on his insurance dealings. A Mayo official said Roosevelt is indignant at misrepresentations and has asked his attorney to seek further comment after his discharge.

Rochester Minn James Roosevelt Saturday Evening Post A. J. Lobb General Administration Mayo Clinic Roosevelt Atom Wdter Alva Johnston

Yard Party at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church

A Yard Party is planned at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church on Friday evening July 1 from 1 PM to 11 PM. The event invites community members for social gathering, refreshments, and activities. Local organizers emphasize family friendly fun and neighborhood fellowship.

Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church

Campus Romance Ties Duke and Drexel Alumni

Mary Duke Biddie, 18, wed Josiah Charles Trent, 23, a UPenn medical graduate, in Durham North Carolina. The marriage ends a campus romance that began at Duke University as relations between prominent Philadelphia families linked through diplomacy and medicine.

Anthony Drexel Biddle Philadelphia U. S Poland Mary Duke Biddie Josiah Charles Trent University of Pennsylvania Durham N. C Duke University Central Press

Elks Hold Annual Outing at Berry's Ferry

Winchester Lodge 867 of the Elks takes about 100 members to Berry's Ferry on the Shenandoah for a family picnic with swimming horseshoes softball and a lunch. Four candidates were initiated at the lodge meeting last night: H. K. Turner Dave O. Lane E. C. Heitmiller and James T. Cordon. Maxwell D. Mathews was Exalted Ruler.

Berry’s Ferry Winchester Lodge Berry's Ferry Shenandoah River H. K. Turner Dave O. Lane E. C. Heitmiller James T. Cordon Maxwell D. Mathews

Japanese Fear a Howling Typhoon

June 30 Tokyo reports a devastating typhoon with at least 100 killed and 200 missing after days of horror. Tokyo Yokohama suffer record rains and an earthquake. 297,379 houses damaged or destroyed nationwide and 104 bridges down.

Tokyo Japan Central Meteorological Institute China Sea Yokohama

Special Attention Adverts Week Holiday Notice

The Star will not be published on Monday July 4 1938 due to a legal holiday. The Evening Star reports a day off for advertisers and subscribers.

Star

Agreement Sets 45 000 ton battleships with 16 inch guns

The United States Britain and France reached a naval accord capping battleships at 45 000 tons with 16 inch guns. Alfred Duff Cooper announced that Britain will limit new ships to 40 000 tons and 16 inch guns, ending the London treaty 35 000 ton limit. The announcement followed reports of Japan's buildup.

London United States Britain France House of Commons Alfred Duff Cooper Admiralty Japan Cooper

Hollis Sets Enforcements for Weeds and Fireworks

Chief C W Hollis announces strict enforcement of two seasonal ordinances in the city. Private Ernest Dove inspects 900 vacant lots for weeds with notices issued to noncompliant owners. Fireworks sales allowed 8 am to 6 pm July 2-4, with bans on Sunday sales and fireworks firing near roads or people. Violations are misdemeanor crimes, with limited prior infractions this week.

C. W. Hollis Ernest Dove Hospital Washington Street Leiceser and Boscawen Courtfield Avenue Academy Street

Allotments Not To Be Forced

Administrator Ickes stated that New York and any city need not accept PWA allotments if not desired. He commented on reports that New York faced a near constitutional debt limit and was cautious about new loans and grants totaling 31.3 million dollars.

Washington Ickes New York PWA

Sale on Shoes at Lovetts Shoe & Dress Shop

A single lot of shoes is offered at reduced prices with pairs now 1.00 each, down from 6.95, at Lovetts Shoe and Dress Shop. Located in the advertised listing with reference code 6-29-1p-21.

Lovetts Shoe & Dress Shop

Court Blundered In Call For Sandys To Say Where He Obtained Information

Frederick county peach growers face a fairly good crop outlook says Winchester Re search Laboratory. Dr. W. S. Hough notes air drainage in Frederick county orchards aided early spring resilience. low ground areas may yield about one third fewer Elberta peaches while higher ground crops look excellent.

Sandys Frederick County Winchester Research Laboratory W. S. Hough

Count Leaves Paris to Face London Court Summons

Paris June 30 The Count pre Haugwitz Reventlow plans travel tonight to London to answer his wife Barbara Hutton's charges and a Bow Street summons. Lawyers for both sides met with a Bow Street magistrate as arrangements for a hearing were reported, with travel by train and boat discussed. Franklyn L. Hutton, father in law, also to depart Paris but destinations undisclosed.

Paris Pre Haugwitz-Reventlow London Barbara Hutton Franklyn L. Hutton Hutton Bow Street

Williams Return From Wedding Trip to Canada and Berryville

Mr. and Mrs. A Garland Williams returned today from a wedding trip to Canada and northern points and had lunch with Mrs. Williams’s parents Mr. and Mrs. William M. Richards. Mrs. Williams, formerly Virginia Irving Richards, was married here on June 14. The couple will reside in Berryville on Rosemont Circle, while Mr. Williams, son of A Hunter Williams, practices law with Joseph Moore in Berryville.

A. Garland Williams Canada William M. Richards West Piccadilly Street Williams Virginia Irving Richards Berryville Rosemont Circle A. Hunter Williams

Special Slip Cover Hand Bags 95c Moling and Cather

Lightweight slip cover handbags featured at 95 cents, offered by Moling and Cather with a single-page listing. Readable text shows product style and price, highlighting compact, portable designs for shoppers.

Moling & Cather

Sarah Zane Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company will be held Friday evening July 1 at 8 p m. All members are requested to be present. Refreshments. L M Crabill Captain.

Sarah Zane Fire Sarah Zane Fire Company

Shoe Clearance Marks End Of Summer Stock

Local retailer announces clearance of all summer footwear to reduce inventory. Shoes across sizes are discounted to move stock quickly and attract bargain shoppers this season.

Lovetts Shoe Ad Sells Vitality Shoes at Low Prices

Classified ad notes Famous Vitality shoes listed at 4.85 and 5.85 pair sizes 6.75 and 7.75. Sold by Lovetts Shoe and Dress Shoe with page reference 6-29-1p-21.

Dividend Notice From Union Bank of Winchester

The Union Bank of Winchester declares a dividend of 2 percent as of July 1. Checks will be mailed to shareholders.

Union Bank of Winchester

Privileges Row Over Sandys Summons Stirred Commons

Prime Minister Chamberlain announced a special military court breached Parliament privileges by summoning Duncan Sandys to reveal sources of anti aircraft defense data. A select Commons committee will examine official secrets act issues while the army court remains idle awaiting its report.

London Chamberlain House of Commons Committee On Privileges Duncan Sandys Committee On Privileges Sandys P. M Territorial Army Select Committee House Privileges Committee Winston Churchill Nation Creation Donald Bradley Somervell Leslie Hore-Belisha House of Commons Standing Committee On Royal Artillery House Committee On Privileges Commons Cabinet Germany Select Committee of Commons Military Court of Britain

Fridnight Social at Kernstown Methodist Church Lawn

A Fridnight event on July 1 from 1 to 5 pm on Kernstown Methodist Church lawn offers country ham sandwiches home-made ice cream and cake. Proceeds or details appear in a local calendar entry dated 6-28 6-30 and July 1.

Kernstown Methodist Church

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Slam Dr. Gellermann Veterans’ Organization Generalissimo Franco Badalona Jas. Roosevelt Story Mary Trent Envoy Elks Special Attention THE Evening Star Hollis Elbertas London Court L. M. Crabill
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