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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1937

Page

2

Who's Who Among Great and Near Great In the Coronation

London May 5 Here is an explanation of the various ranks of the peerage to be honored at the coronation. Dukes marquesses earls viscounts barons and baronets are described with their rôles robes and ermine insignia as they wear at court.

London Duke of France Themt England Elizaeth James the Second Villiers Bucking Rt de Vere Earl of Oxford Dublin Henry Menes

Coronation Goes To Female Head At Hairdressers Meet

At the New York State Hairdressers and Costs Association convention in Troy New York a coronation coiffure impressed members. P Richard of New York described the style as the last word and featured front puffs representing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with a Mary rear puff, while Windsor area puffs were omitted.

Troy N. Y New York State P. Richard New York George VI Elizabeth Mother Mary Windsor

Long Time Dream Of Teachers Now Nears Reality

Athens May 5 a new machine aims to correct and grade true false exam papers at speed of electricity. F B Beers notes a soft pencil mark conducts electricity and the device records grades on a meter. First 25 machines will go to leading universities with support from Carnegie Foundation and others.

Athens Beers Oc Een of Georgia Advancement of Education Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching General Education Board Columbia University Education Records Bureau Cooperative Test Service American Council of Education

Six Citizens Gained U S Status Over Sit Down Stance

Six applicants were sworn in as United States citizens after answering I do not approve of sit down strikes in a hearing before Circuit Judge W R Hunter. The judge called sit down strikes a form of anarchy and said approval would deny citizenship. He added the government grants property rights and citizens must uphold them.

Kankakee Ill United States Circuit W. R. Hunter

Harrisburg Boys Camp At Rouss Park Saturday

E R Donald of Harrisburg will lead 18 Harrisburg boys to camp at Rouss Park on Saturday morning after seeking a city site. Dr C R Anderson, Harrisburg mayor, approved the park as the location and received a thank you letter from Donald noting the arrival. Duration of the stay was not stated.

Harrisburg Rouss Park E. R. Donald C. R. Anderson

To Make Trip Around World In About 535 Days

New York resident Hugh Smith plans a world circumnavigation starting July 1 in a 12 foot life boat with two motors and a sail. He estimates about 536 days and a budget near $2,000, recalling a Alaska to Washington rowboat trip of about 1050 miles aided by towing and rowing.

New York Jules Verne Globe Hugh Smith New York City Smith Juneau Alaska Seattle

Crackers And Milk Claim Longevity Hint

HAGAMAN New York May 5 health officer Dr Henry C Young long associated with Montgomery County says longevity comes from eating crackers and milk at midnight after receiving guidance from State Health Commissioner Edward S Godfrey Jr A reader asks if a baby can sleep on an empty stomach and the columnist notes grown up babies with same question.

Hagaman N. Y Henry, C. Young Montgomery Count Edward Godfrey, Jr

Painter Returns to Finish Long Unfinished Oil

In Morris, Neb an itinerant artist who for 20 years kept a redskin in an unfinished oil painting at Lew Smith's barber shop returned quietly and completed the scene with the Indian and his canoe before leaving. Smith could not confirm the artist’s name.

Morris Lew Smith Smith

Brucetown Brevities List Local Social Visits

May 5 note lists multiple families visiting Brucetown area residents. Cresapstown Md. guests Roy Bowman family and three children visited J. B. Snapp home. Various other guests from Winchester Lebanon Church Martinsburg Moorefield and New Market attended or planned gatherings during Apple Blossom time.

Brucetown Roy Bowman Cresapstown J. B. Snapp Olie Windle James Norman Lebanon Church Virginia Womeldorph Peggy Mary Winchester Julian Snapp E. S C. A. Morrison Carrie Pederson West Branch Iowa Herbert Fisher Paul Shirkey Leslie Henshell Martinsburg W. Va Andy Whitacre Jess Whitacre Whitacre Joseph McAboy Harrison Mauzy Moorefield Martin Adams Tom Price Leo Ashby Price New Market

No Crop Control in Kansas City Dandelion Dilemma

W H Dunn, supervisor of parks, says excessive dandelions this wet spring defy easy control. In forty years, he notes some years are tougher than others and the only real remedy is to plow and reseed, which isn’t feasible.

Kansas City W. H. Dunn Parks Dunn Parks Department

Flowing Bowl Promises To Overflow During Coronation Festivities

London prepares for coronation celebrations with huge beer consumption and widespread nightlife. Hotels stock champagne as crowds of visitors join locals in the revelry. River parties, night clubs, and bottle‑parties extend the festivities beyond coronation day, despite licensing limits.

Must Behave or Feel The Lash Whipping Sentence Suspended

Cumberland court suspends whipping for Albert Crabtree after conviction for wife infidelity. A magistrate imposed the sentence and the Circuit Court upheld guilt but orders no whipping if he behaves for two years.

Cumberland Albert Crabtree Crabtree

Bodine Photographs Apples in Frederick County Orchards

Baltimore photographer A. Aubrey Bodine visited Frederick County this week to take pictures in apple orchards with attractive girls posing in the trees. The images are planned for the retogravure section of next Sunday's Baltimore Sun.

A. Aubrey Bodine Baltimore Baltimore Sun Frederick County

Lawmakers Debate Roosevelt Court Bill and Farm Legislation

Judiciary committee studies Roosevelt court bill while LaFollette committee probes Harlan County labor troubles. House and Senate activity listed include minor legislation, large appropriations, sugar quota study, railway signal system measure, and multiple private bills passed yesterday.

Judiciary Committee Roosevelt Court LaFollette Committee Harlan County OUSE Appropriations Naval Cottee Agriculture Committee Interstate Commerce Committee

Hable's Palace presents Top Of The Town at Palace Today

The years big show arrives for Apple Blossom guests with a lavish screen musical, comedy and dance numbers. Cast includes Doris Nolen Ige Murphy Hugh Herbert Gregory Ratoff Gertrude Niesen Ella Logan Henry Armetta Mischa Auer. Fox News reel also on the program.

E Town Ace Doris Nolen Ige Murphy Hugh Herbert Gregory Ratoff Gertrude Niesen Ella Logan Henry Armetta Mischa Auer Fox News

Will Rogers Humorous Story About College Life

A humorous tale recounted by Will Rogers questions college life’s balance. In a Virginia anecdote a janitor claims all chairs in the college, prompting Rogers to reflect on excess life versus study. The piece satirizes campus priorities and the cost of big football programs.

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