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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1937
Page
7
Heston England May 5 British flyer H L Brook set a new field record from Capetown South Africa to England, landing at 3 22 p m. The time was four days and 20 minutes, beating Amy Mollison's prior record of five days four hours and 16 minutes.
Hayfield Virginia hosts the season ending debate at the school house on May 12. Luttrell acumen teams square off on heredity versus environment with three speakers per side and two rounds plus a rebuttal. A local orchestra, refreshments for library funds, and strong turnout mark a busy closing week.
The Farmers' Cooperative Association sold nearly twice as much livestock in the first quarter of this year as in 1936. Manager F. S. Miles of the Eastern Livestock Cooperative Association cited a rise in hog sales, while the number of cattle sold declined slightly. The stockyard sales benefit cooperative members.
The report notes nearly full capacity with large gains in sheep and calf numbers. The speaker credits stronger cooperative operations and improved arrangements in the eastern shore territory for the rise.
Frederick county agent Fred Stine said the Court House office will stay open until noon for the festival. Residents with business should complete transactions before noon on both days.
The poem inviting readers to Winchester's Apple Blossom Days describes spring in town with blooming orchards and singing bands. It highlights floats, a festival queen from Dixie, and the welcoming call to join the dawn parade and celebrate a joyful season.
The Star introduces a new automobile and accessory news section with future plans for expanded coverage. Readers are directed to turn to page 7 for the automobile page and related features.
The American Bowling Congress event in New York concluded after 56 days with a wealth of statistics. Attendance record 57 414 by Al Lattin stands unofficial. final standings due in three weeks. Max Stein 2070 all events. Krakow Furniture Detroit 3118 in five-man. Virgil Gibbs Kansas City and Nelson Burton Dallas won the doubles with 1359 and split $500.
Anyone owing or having claims against the late Charles Burns must notify Clara Parker, Administratrix, at once. (5-5-1)
Gene Gagliardi of Mount Vernon N Y captured the singles title and $300 with a 749 score. Stein claims $200 for his new record while the Krakows split $1 000. All winners receive diamond studded medals after the event. Tom Mahoney of West New York N J won a $1 000 sweepstakes with 222 238 706 for $100. The note ends with a political quip from the Alexandria Gazette.
Beauty shops of Winchester sponsor a parade float featuring an elaborate orchid pink and white design in the artistic division. The float comes after the Lions Club entry and Lowe's Cadet Band from Washington, with sponsors including Blue and Gray and Winchester Academy and Beauty Culture among others. Evansville fire alarm at Culver School caused evacuation in rain as a lightning bolt triggered the system. pupils sent home to dry out.
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