08 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1937
Page
1
Rifts widen as factions clash over pay raises and control strategies. Opposing groups converge in Washington to sharpen campaigns and press demands amid mounting tensions within the labor movement.
United Automobile Workers called strikes at major Chrysler Motor Company plants in Detroit after Chrysler refused to recognize the CIO as sole bargaining agent. Sitdowns were planned at Hudson, Packard, and four Cars Company factories, affecting about 65 000 Chrysler workers and 10 000 at Hudson. CIO leaders and GM officials sought agreement on pointed issues from recent strikes. John L. Lewis threatened 7,000 Chicago shoe workers to win recognition and wage boosts.
At Chrysler Corporation the United Auto Workers demand recognition as sole bargaining agent for 67,000 workers is rejected. Hudson Motor Car Company suffers a sit down affecting over 5,000. Four Chevrolet plants in Flint close amid union and non union labor tensions. Different sides press for wage increases in a widening labor clash.
Mr Winchester shares a tribute note praising Memorial hospital nurses written by a former patient. The verse, signed by "A Grateful Heart," laments infrequent appreciation of small acts and imagines visiting the nurses who brighten the hallways and bring cheerful voices to the ward.
Hollie B. McCormac of Winchester resigns as chairman of the Virginia Republican Executive Committee. Clarence R. Ahalt of Arlington succeeds him after a Saturday Richmond meeting. Continued on page 7.
Authorities pursuing a plan to study four young boys allegedly involved in the death of Bever Page, a 4 year old, as a postmortem review. Governor George D. Aiken signaled potential approval if investigations deem the plan best. Further details awaited before a final decision.
An 2:32 a m quake shook the San Francisco bay region waking thousands. Albany and Martinez officials reported the sharp tremor the strongest since the 1906 disaster, with alarms ringing at Albany and no damage reported. Authorities described it as very sharp and widespread.
Miss Virginia Cloud Massie 82 long served as treasurer of the Baltimore Conference Women s Missionary Society of the M E Church South. She died Sunday at Johnson Nursing Home Front Royal from complications. She leaves a sister Mrs Mary Simpson of Front Royal and a niece Mrs Hubert Sydenstricker who visited her. Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist Epis
The Rev. Hedley Clews of Odenton Maryland begins a week of revival sermons at 7 30 pm in Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. The series titled Jesus and the Intellect is sponsored by the Francis Asbury Union youth. Services run each evening this week except Saturday with topics including Jesus and the Skeptic Jesus and the Cultivated and others to follow.
Bright and warm Sunday drew hundreds after church as spring hints spread through town. People enjoyed kite flying and baseball while robins sang and dogs lounged, signaling the season’s early arrival.
American travelers recount a monstrous wave that rocked the Rex 51 062-ton liner near Gibraltar killing two and injuring scores during a rough Atlantic crossing. Many were pitched into a lounge as a motion picture show paused. A first class Italian passenger and a crew member died later.
At 2:30 p m Director W Nelson Page said the Central Relief Association campaign could go over the top with only $471 32 remaining of the $10 000 goal. Kiwanis Team 3 led with 91 pledges for 524 50, Lions Team 5 had 74 pledges for 382 50, Rotary Team 2 had 66 pledges for 397 20, and Division 6 colored reported 47 pledges for 85 07.
Central Relief Association officials praised Oscar Nebel Company employees for a 100 percent contribution to the relief fund. The Winchester plant in the Ebert garage building employs 75 locally, pledging $114.25, well above quota, plus an additional $20. Subcommittee members included Alfred Parlett as chairman, Miss Katherine Koonze, and Richard Goode with Richard Veitel managing the Winchester plant.
Details of the annual two day Blossom Fete will be discussed at a Festival M 7 meeting scheduled for March 19. Organizers will outline events, schedules, and participant roles for the upcoming festival.
Festival headquarters at Piccadilly street open for seven weeks with Miss Buckley Miss Miller and Miss Manuel handling secretarial work. Director General Read announces mass meeting at the George Washington Hotel on Friday March 19 at 8 oclock to speed festival preparations.
Mrs Mary Alice Carter Hening widow of Arthur D Hening a Winchester businessman died last night at the home of her son in Berryville Clarke County in her eighty fourth year She had long resided in Winchester and moved last September to Berryville Her death followed an illness The deceased was a daughter of ...
Winchester and Frederick county residents were warned under the dog tax law. Game Warden F W Pingley said 110 county residents with licenses from 1936-37 failed to renew this year and 87 av residents are missing from 1937. Summons will be issued for unlicensed dogs four months or older found off the owner’s premises.
Senator Clark charged that administration efforts backing President Roosevelt's court reorganization risk violating laws against using federal funds to influence pending legislation. Senator Robinson reiterated charges of unfair propaganda and read letters showing attempts to sway lawmakers, including a chain-letter scheme and actions by club women.
Charles A Lipton a fruitgrower and farmer died around 10 last night at his Stonewall avenue home. He was nearly 79, having had his 78th birthday last October. A Frederick county native, he was son of the late Joshua Lupton, with pioneer Frederick ancestry and ownership of an Orchard and farm part of the original Fairfax grant. Uncle Thomas Gideon Lupton served as a Confederate courier for General Lee. He belonged to Round Hill Presbyterian Church.
Commonwealth's Attorney W O Fife said the investigation into Cleo Sprouse's death has settled into watchful waiting. Key findings depend on state chemist results from vital organs and a FBI report on clothing and a chloroform can. Sheriff Mason Smith calls it routine. no new arrests expected unless surprises arise.
C. H. Hurt of Stephenson and M. Leonard Wisecarver of Kernstown were convicted of driving while intoxicated before Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner. Each man was fined 109.25 and jailed for one month with driving privileges revoked for a year after his car struck C. G. Pauer of Martinsburg on the Martinsburg turnpike.
Jessie M. Goode and Robert L. Goode obtain a divorce decree on statutory grounds. The ruling prohibits remarriage by either party for six months.
An 82-year-old man with a flowing white beard, identified as Green Allen ks, admitted he is the Virginia suspect in the 1935 indictments for the killing of two Lee County deputies. Sheriff Tom Abel said the man waived extradition but did not know when Virginia officers would return him to Jonesville. Detained in Lubbock at the Ky. request, the prisoner used an alias, later recognizing himself as Brooks.
About 600 labor leaders from across the nation told President Roosevelt they stand with his farm and court reform program. Senator LaFollette urged changes to the Supreme Court while Berry and John L. Lewis led a delegation to press Congress to enact the President's proposals and support his leadership for democracy and mass welfare.
The regular monthly meeting of the Winchester Park Association will be held Monday evening March 8 at eight o'clock in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. All members are asked to attend as the swimming pool committee will report on progress and other important business will be transacted. Fred W. Forney president.
Three attractive female puppies seeking homes. They are part shepherd or part collie. For details call 41-J or 629-J. Phone contact.
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