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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1937

Page

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Three Big Cases Are Held Valid By U S Supreme Court

Lansing reports on Chrysler executives and United Auto Workers continuing negotiations over exclusive recognition. John L Lewis defends sit down strikes while challenging Green's condemnation as cowardly and contemptible. News notes include federal talks and potential early settlement.

U.S. Supreme Court Lansing Mich Chrysler Corporation United Auto- Mobile John L. Lewis Walter P. Chrysler Chrysler Board Murphy Lewis Committee For Industral Organization New York Homer Martin UAW Lee Pressman CIO Richard T. Frankensteen Domo Chrysler Frank Murphy Titans United Mine Workers Appalachian Coal Operators Green William Green Committee For Industrial Organization Detroit American Federation of Labor National Association of Manufacturers

Licenses for 1937 on sale during grace period

Ma Winchester notes license sales began two weeks ago and about half of the 30 day window has passed. She forecasts many late applicants as the grace period ends, cites cash flow as a reason but urges early purchase to avoid a rush and ease issuance.

Rumor Links Maxwell Anderson to Pulitzer for High Tor

Rumors place Maxwell Anderson, noted playwright, in line for this season’s Pulitzer Prize for best play with High Tor highlighted as the leading contender. The claim cites concurrent New York productions and widespread critical notice.

Maxwell Anderson New York

Death Comes To Mrs. Kerr in Chambersburg and Norland Mausoleum

Mrs Comfort E Kerr widow of T Kerr of Chambersburg Pa died at her nieces home 302 South Loudoun street at 530 PM Saturday after long illness She was born in The Plains Fauquier va daughter of Eugene and Margaret Blockley last surviving in her family Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday at her nieces home then L to Chambersburg to rest beside her husband in Norland Cemetery mausoleum

Comfort E. Kerr Chambersburg Winchester Kerr J. R. Kerr South Loudoun Street Norland Cemetery

King Of Turf Is Twenty Years Old

Man O War marked his twentieth birthday at Glen Riddle Farm in Lexington on March 29 as turf followers recalled the horse’s early twenty's glory. No public celebration occurred, but the event reminded fans of Man O War's status as a turf legend.

King of Turf Lexington Glen Riddle Farm Big Red

Brookings Plan Challenges Admin Reorganization Efforts

Senator Byrd released a Brookings Institution report urging a full rebuild of federal financial agencies, arguing a different direction from the President's plan. The chapter on Financial Administration was rushed to aid the joint congressional committee on reorganization and discusses the Comptroller General among other agencies.

Washington Harry F. Byrd Virginia Brookings Institution Senate Reorganization Committee Byrd Senate Select Committee Joint Congressional Committee On Reorganization Brooksings Institution Comptroller General Congress

Pontiff Is Kept In Bed

Pope Pius briefly suffered shortness of breath and returned to bed after a short rest. He later held audiences and read congratulatory telegrams from Easter crowds in St Peter's. The pope, tired but joyous, received a heart stimulant during the night, with two nurses on duty. He was ordered to rest by his physician Dr Aminto Milani.

Vatican City Pius St. Peter’s Holy Father Papal

Duke of Windsor Leaves Austria Amid Villagers Farewell

Edward of Windsor departs Enzesfeld with police escort for St Wolfgang on a lake country holiday, vowing to France later. Over 600 residents gathered for a torchlight farewell while the exiled king attends Easter services in Vienna with Rev Grimes and American envoy Messersmith present.

Duke of Windsor Welfang Lake Country Enzelfeld Austria Edward Windsor St. Wolfgang Upper Austria Vienna France Paris Enzesfeld England C. H.D. Grimes Grimes George S. Messersmith

Fates Pursue Writer and Model Murdered in New York

Evelyn Drake, 20, who wrote a confessional piece for a detective magazine, was found dead under suspicious circumstances after accusing enslavers. Model Veronica Gedeon, also 20, who posed for Drake’s story illustrations, was found murdered in her East Fiftieth Street home.

New York Evelyn Drake Veronica Gedeon East Fiftieth Street

Police probe triple slaying finds blood-stained handkerchiefs

New York police Captain Edward Mullens of the homicide squad reports two blood-stained handkerchiefs were found in the rooms of 46 year old George Gueret as part of the investigation into the killing of a young artist model her mother and a male roomer on Saturday night.

New York Edward Mullens Homicide George Gueret

Pastor Ronald Wilson Set to Lead Loudoun Street Church

The Rev. Ronald S. Wilson of Greensboro has accepted the Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church call and is expected to arrive in Winchester soon with wife Margaret Venable and son Ronald Jr. He will stay at Clifford Grim’s Peyton Street residence until the manse is ready. Wilson replaces the Rev. E. B. McGukin who resigned for Knoxville, Tennessee.

Ronald 8. Wilson Greensboro Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Winchester Wilson North Carolina Sunday School Association First Presbyterian Church Margaret Cabell Venable Lynchburg Ronald S. Wilson Clifford Grim Peyton Street Mr. Wilson E. B. McGukin Knoxville Tenn

Auto Burns After Crash Near Fairfax Virginia

A 7 passenger taxi owned by Noonan Taxicab Service and operated by Louis Dunn of Millwood Avenue was destroyed by fire after a crash near Fairfax. Five passengers and the driver escaped serious injuries. The taxi had been hired by Greyhound to carry passengers to Washington when it overturned after a front tire blew out. Dunn was on his first run with the service.

Noonan Louis Dunn Millwceed Avenue Fairfax Greyhound Bus Company Washington Dunn

Beauty Service Deal At Helen Louise Beauty Shop

Notice advertising a beauty service sale offering three for one dollar every Tuesday and Thursday at Helen Louise Beauty Shop with contact phone 1680.

Helen Louise Beauty Shop Lpft

Man Questioned In Easter Slayings In New York

Police question a man identified as Louis or Frenchy connected to the Easter Eve murders of Veronica Gedeon and her mother at their Beekman street apartment. Gedeon known as Ronnie posed for artists. the suspect is held after being taken from 223 East 53rd street tenement. The two victims were found after 3 a.m. with Gedeon strangled and beaten, their bodies placed in nearby rooms.

New York Thomas Tunney Rudolph McLaughlin Veronica Gedeon Louis Frenchy Tunney Gene Tunney East 53Rd Street Miss Gedeon Mary Gedeon East Fifty-first Street Ronnie Beekman Street Gedeon

Glass On Air Hour Tonight Discusses Supreme Court Reform

Senator Carter Glass of Virginia will speak for one hour tonight from Washington on the President's proposal to reorganize the Supreme Court. The address, to be carried at 10 o'clock by the General Electric NBC network, marks his second major radio appearance, following his 1932 support for Roosevelt. Glass has recently recovered from illness and is expected to draw many local listeners.

Carter Glass Virginia Washington Acgis Nccess Oneal Senator Glass Roosevelt Glass

Lions Fun Fete Ready for Five Night Charity Drive

The Lions Club opens the five night Fun Festival in the McVicar Building with proceeds aiding the blind, Municipal Band, and Boy Scouts. An amplifying system loaned by Jack Zimmerman enhances bingo. other amusements and valuable gifts are planned to boost turnout.

Lions Club Lions Boy Scouts McVicar Jack Zimmerman

Three Accused of Slaying Salesman in Sutton Case

State troopers brought War Joseph Kirby William B Read and Lawrence Gigell back to Sutton for trial on a charge of slaying W Earle Dollman. Passersby found the Charleston salesman dead in the back seat of his blazing automobile early Thanksgiving morning as he headed home to his parents.

Sutton W. Va Joseph Kirby William B. Read Lawrence Gigell W. Earle Dollman Charleston

Death of Mrs. Sarah Wender Reminders Baltimore Obituary

Mrs. Sarah Wender mother of Louis Wender the Winchester merchant died suddenly last night at her Woodbrook Avenue home in Baltimore. Louis Wender was notified during the night and left early this morning for Baltimore to attend the funeral.

Sarah Wender Louis Wender Winchester Woodbrook Avenue Baltimore Wender

Supreme Court Upholds Washington Women Wage Law

The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, upheld the Washington state law establishing minimum wages for women, overruling Adkins v. Children's Hospital. Chief Justice Hughes concurred with a dissent joined by Justices Van Devanter, McReynolds, and Butler. The ruling references past curbings of similar laws in New York, Arizona, Arkansas, and Oregon.

Washington Supreme Court Hughes Sutherland van Devanter McReynolds Butler District of Columbia Adkins Adkins Vs. Children’s Hospital Supreme Court of State of Washington New York Arizona Arkansas Oregon Roosevelt No Man’s Land

Death of Winchester Merchant W L Zirkle at 58

William L Zirkle longtime Winchester merchant died at Memorial Hospital after a ten day illness. Born September 1879 he came from the Miller Grim Zirkle family and worked with his father in the meat business before farming near Stephens City Frederick County. His wife Katherine Chapman formerly of Frederick County had died earlier.

William L. Zirkle Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Zirkle Abram Miller Mary Grim Zirkle Stephens City Frederick County

Moratorium Sustained Under Frazier Lemke Act

The Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling by Justice Brandeis, upheld the revised Frazier Lemke act authorizing a three year moratorium on farm mortgage foreclosures. Brandeis had previously ruled the original act unconstitutional for taking property without due process.

Washington Supreme Court Justice Brandeis Brandeis

Local Jail Inspected by City Officials and Welfare Head

The Winchester and Frederick County jail was inspected by the Local Improvements Committee of the Common Council accompanied by Russell B De Ving of the State Department of Public Welfare. Committee chair Dr Allen Hawthorne mayor Dr Charles R Anderson and O L Jamison attended with city manager Arthur M Field guiding the tour.

Russell B. de. Ving Common Council Winchester Frederick County Allen Hawthorne Charles R. Anderson O. L. Jamison Arthur M. Field DeVine

Damage Suit Begins Over $10,000 in Auto Collision

Miss Louise Eckerd, a nurse, sues Lee Miller seeking 10 000 damages from an January 16 1936 crash at North Stewart and West Boscawen streets. The suit alleges Miller was negligent and filed in Corporation Court with Charles Rudy as driver of the other vehicle.

Louise Eckerd Lee Miller Corporation Court Miss Eckerd Charles Rudy Miller Herbert Larrick North Stewart West Boscawen

Mrs Roosevelt Hosts Puppet and Magic Show at White House Easter Egg Roll

At the White House Easter Monday egg rolling crowds exceed 48,000 despite chilly winds. Mrs Roosevelt organized magic and a puppet show for children while the President rode in an open car to Easter services and paid respects at Arlington Cemetery.

Washington White House Roosevelt St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Unanimous Supreme Court ruling on railway labor act bargaining

The Supreme Court unanimously upholds the railway labor act requiring railroads to bargain with workers to settle disputes. Justice Stone delivers the opinion, confirming the act’s emphasis on peaceful negotiation and potential use of mediation or arbitration if needed.

Washington Supreme Court Justice Stone Virginian Railway Company American Federation of Laor Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Stone Congress National (Railway) Mediation Board

Watch and Clock Repairing by Hodgson and Brown

Cleaning oiling and adjusting now may save costly trouble. Hodgson and Brown offer repair services.

Hodgson & Brown

Winchester Junk Co Ad Seeks Buyers For Scrap Metal

Paying higher prices than ever for iron metal and all junk before selling see The Winchester Junk Co. at 13 Fairfax Lane. Phone 254 or 1422 W. (3-15-mon.-thur.-1p-tf)

Winchester Junk Co Fairfax Lane

The Superior Sex at White Hall School House

A three act play presented at White Hall School House in Fli on April 2 and 3. Tickets 3 for 27 cents 29 cents 1p 26 2. Local interest highlights the community theater event this week.

White Hall School House Fli

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Chrysler and Gov. Murphy D. - Tex Mrs. Kerr Chambersburg Mausoleum Brookings Joint Congress Committee On Pontiff Pope Aminto Milani Bratn Auf Wiedersenen Fates Bulletin Loudoun Street Church Moling & Cather Wm. L. Zirkle U. S Carrier A. F. of L West Coast Hotel Company Parrish
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