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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1937

Page

5

What Constitutes An Interference With Employees Right

Editor's note explains common questions about the Wagner Labor Relations Act. Answers cover what counts as interference with rights to form and join unions, how elections are conducted, and the board's role in collective bargaining. It notes procedures for disputes, representation, and certification, and previews topics like closed shop contracts and discharge for inefficiency.

The Star Associated Press Washington Labor Board Barvain

Four Elephants Weigh 16 Tons Arrive via liner American Farmer

Four elephants named Lena Julia Roxy and Jenny arrived in Boston from London aboard the American Farmer en route to Dallas. The troupe has completed ten years touring Europe after an eighteen year run at New York's Hippodrome. Lena weighs about five tons.

Boston London Dallas Tex Lena Julia Roxy Jenny Europe Hippodrome New York

Strip-Tease Shows To Make A Legal Test In Court

New York burlesque producers gather legal talent for a Supreme Court case to decide if New York burlesque theaters can reopen for the 1937 38 season. License Commissioner Paul Moss refused renewals for 14 theaters. Until a jury rules, marquees stay dark and box offices close.

New York Supreme Court Samuel I. Rosenman Paul Moss Moss Chicago Washington Detroit

Parliamentary Law Handbook Aids New Associations

A 32 page service booklet Parliamentary Law explains organizing a new association presiding elections and reorganizations. It includes a model constitution and by laws and is available through the Washington Information Bureau for ten cents with a mail order coupon.

Parent-Teachers Association Washington Information Bureau

Name Street City State Mail to Washington DC

The item lists a name street city and state with instruction to mail to Washington District of Columbia. It appears as a postal or address heading from a public notice or directory segment. No additional context or dates accompany the fragment.

Heavy Traffic On All Roads Sunday

Roads into and through the Shenandoah Valley were crowded as motorists, drawn by spring weather and apple blossoms, traveled Route 11 and Route 50. State Officer R E Bayliss counted 541 cars on a 17 mile Winchester to north of Strasburg run. No serious crashes were reported. The festival week is expected to draw thousands to view the blossoms.

Shenandoah Valley R. E Bayliss Winchester Strasburg

Home Economics Students Plan To Display Work

In Middletown Virginia on May 4 the high school Home Economics department led by Miss Kathryn Watson will stage its annual demonstration and exhibit at the Community League meeting Thursday evening at 7 30. The event showcases student work and reflects credit on the department school and community with public attendance invited.

Middletown. Va Kathryn Watson Community League

Contract Awarded for Power Line Construction in Virginia

The Donovan Construction Company of St. Paul Minnesota was tentatively awarded a REA project to build 154.2 miles of rural electric lines in Craig and Botetourt counties. bid 122960.15 dollars. The rival bid came from Rockingham Construction Company of Harrisonburg at 142578.23 dollars.

New Castle,a Donovan Construction Company St. Paul, Minn Craig Botetourt Donovan Company Rockingham Construction Company Harrisonburg

Dairy Strike Ends in Cumberland Milk Supply Restored

Cumberland's 40,000 residents regain normal milk deliveries as 115 union workers from six dairies return to work after a 24 hour strike for higher wages. The dairies supply about 3,850 gallons daily.

Cumberland

Make Payment On Berryville Sewage Project

Sheridan P. Gorman announces the final installment of a 45 percent grant for Berryville's sewage system. The Public Works Administration sent 5,875.66 dollars to Berryville as the fourth and final payment on a project costing 75,000 dollars.

Richmond Berryville Sheridan P. Gorman PWA

Traffic Court Docket Includes Fines For Several Offenses

Traffic cases heard include David Lee Stultz of 550 Fairmont Avenue cited for reckless driving and failing to stop with total fines and costs of 18.25 dollars. George Jenkins on Whitlock Avenue fined 3 dollars for failing to stop. Charles O. Conrad cited for double parking with 3 dollars costs. Harry K. Benham fined for failing to stop at a stop sign with unspecified costs.

David Lee Stultz Fairmont Avenue George Jenkins Whitlock Avenue Charles O. Conrad Harry K. Benham

King Anthony Plans English Throne By 1940

London report profiles Anthony Hall described as King Anthony the First a former Californian who claims direct line to Tudor kings and vows to mount the English throne by 1940. He jokes about Edward VIII funds and Wally Simpson while touring England and courting crowds with humor as his platform.

Anthony Thane England London George the Sixth Anthony the George Anthony Hall Eureka Hardsburg Calif Anne Boleyn Henry VIII Elizabeth Edward Ward Thames Cornwall Isle of Wight Wally’ Simpson Cowes Hall Shropshire Constabulary United States George the Third George Guelph Henry Tudor Earl of Richmond Bogworth Henry VII

Workers Seek Recognition At DuPont Plant In Waynesboro

United Workers Inc, claiming 1400 plus members at the DuPont rayon plant, formally requests bargaining recognition. The independent group, headed by Richard McKenna, says it is not affiliated with AFL or CIO. Decision promised in a few days pending church.

Waynesboro United Workers, Inc E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company Richard McKenna American Federation of Labor CIO A. W. Frame C. Quesenberg House of Delegates Frame Works Council Supreme Court Kerg State Corporation Commission

Newport News to Take a Stand on Sunday Beer

Newport News City Council will hold a public hearing at the next regular meeting to decide whether to take a stand on Sunday beer and wine sales. Melvin Price said merchants asked for a council position and Councilman J Hugh Caffee vowed to oppose any move to permit Sunday sales.

Newport News Melvin Price Elizabeth City J. Hugh Caffee ABC Board

Claimant to British throne studies papers in quiet years

The claimant to the throne says he became James I after Elizabeth's death, cites later discovery of the real king’s bones being hushed up, and explains his mornings reading papers and studying reports. He notes limited activity in 1932 to 1934 while studying economics and banking to prepare for rule.

James I England Elizabeth

Capitol Hill Briefs Reflect Senate and House Activities

On Capitol Hill today the Senate is in recess until Thursday with the civil liberties committee continuing its inquiry into Harlan county and the Judiciary committee studying the Roosevelt court bill. The House is weighing minor legislation as Agriculture resumes sugar quota talks and the Postoffice committee reviews proposed changes to airmail laws. Appropriations subcommittee continues secret hearings on a proposed extension of PWA financing.

Associated Press Senate Civil ‘Liberties Committee Harlan County Judiciary Committee HOUSE Agriculture Committee Postoffice Committee Appropriations Subcommittee PWA Treasury

Top Of The Town Delivers Lavish Palace Show for Apple Blossom Guests

The Palace presents the big musical comedy Top Of The Town for three more days. Doris Nolan George Murphy Hugh Herbert Gregory Ratoff Gertrude Niesen Ella Logan Henry Armetta Mischa Auer star in the lavish screen musical with laughs hits songs dance dynamite. Also on screen a Fox News reel will be shown.

Doris Nolan George Murphy Hugh Herbert Gregory Ratoff Gertrude Niesen Ella Logan Henry Armetta Mischa Auer Fox News

Antiques Dealer Miles B Dean Listings Winchester VA

Miles B Dean promotes antiques at 326 North Cameron Street in Winchester Virginia in a local sales directory entry dated May 12.

Miles B. Dean Antiques North Cameron St Winchester, Va

School Board Seeks Bids on Wood and Coal

The School Board of Frederick County invites bids for wood and coal for the public. Bids must be received at the County Court House on or before May 3.

School Board of Frederick County

Homecoming Services Mark Church of Christ Anniversary

The Church of Christ held its annual homecoming with three services led by Rev. W. L. Dudley Rev. John A Tate Dr C R Anderson and Capt G C W Caulkins. A new organ was dedicated by church women and pastor George Earle Owen reported 85 new members in two years a $2 520 debt reduction and regular contributions. Established 1921 from 28 charter members the church now totals 317. Dr Anderson presented church history. Mrs Harry Cookus served as organist and played the new instrument.

Church of Christ W. L. Dudley John A. Tate Richmond C. R. Anderson GC. W. Caulkins Winchester George Earle Owen Anderson Harry Cookus W. L. Didley

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