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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
2
Editorial notes discuss legal questions around what protections exist for employees involved in union activity. It reviews how the labor board analyzes discharge cases, the role of collective bargaining, and whether employers can be influenced by companionship or company unions.
The suit filed by E. Blackburn Moore and Ralph N. Dorsey in 1935 seeking a guaranteed 6 plus 4 percent commission on a principal defendant’s sale was settled by compromise. Attorneys Garland Williams and T. BR were involved in representation.
On Capitol Hill the House committee debates financing bills including reforestation in Harlan County Kentucky. The session notes a plan to authorize 2.5 million dollars annually for individual Farmers' Reforestation projects as part of broader land and real estate bond discussions.
First Lieutenant Leo Cather spoke at a luncheon after returning from the Orient. He described experiences in the Far East including time in the Philippines and visits to Honolulu Manila and China. Two visitors attended the lunch E R Thompson of Welch WV and Clarence E Eyler of Spring.
Red Cross volunteers will staff first aid stations and rest rooms at Iterian Church on South Loudoun Street and nearby churches during the festival. Sponsoring firms for the Red Cross parade float include Brook's Pharmacy Miller's Drug Store Baker's Drug Store People’s Service Store Fred E Boyd Rhodes Company and Alexander Drug Company. A float will depict a clinic at a first aid station.
Friday trained first aiders will assist nurses at the first aid station near Handley High School Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. The Asheis Company ambulance will be stationed there to support expected visitors for the Coronation event.
A vintage ad promises rapid fat loss and better health by weighing in, using Kruschen Salts daily, and avoiding fat rich foods. It urges readers to start with a 402 bottle, take a half teaspoon in hot water each morning, and reweigh after three weeks to measure fat loss and improved energy.
The countys news notes visits from Harris and Lees families in Baltimore, Mae Ginn's aunt visits, Washington D C guests include the Weirichs and the Glenns, Florida winter travelers return to Homestead and Stephens City residents ride to Harper's Ferry to see melt water, and friends and relatives mingle at May and Lula Lauck's.
Rosenberger Virginia report lists visits by Minor Sna and family of Forest Glen Maryland to J B Snapp’s home, Joseph Bean of Washington DC and Lena Frye visiting, G L Rosier and family at Chambersville, Colleen Rosier improving after Charlottesville hospital stay, N B Fout bus driver taking Mt View pupils to Crater battle in Petersburg, and J B Snapp visiting William Ashwood in Ridgeway West Virginia.
Mr Joe Shambaugh was taken to Winchester for medical treatment and remains confined to bed. Miss Mary Frances Luttrell spent Sunday with Miss Thelma Dick and attended a church pageant at Stotlers Cross Roads. Mr and Mrs Harry Mason welcomed a newborn daughter. Charles Unger visited Mr Seymour Bohrer. Mrs Mabel DeHaven, recently ill at her father Elmer Davidson's, left for Martinsburg for employment. Mr and Mrs Arthur Shambaugh moved to the state building on the Smithy farm. Howard Shrout visited Berkeley Springs for business.
Canterbury Notes from CANTERBURG Virginia dated May 6 report Little Miss Mary Layman is recovering from shingles. Also listed ill with mumps are Mrs Reuben Fogle, Mr Nelson Clevenger, Mrs Charles Layman, Master Conrad Layman and Misses Marie and Dorothy Madigan. Miss Helen Painter and Mr Lucious Ritenour wed in Hagerstown Maryland last Wednesday with friends wishing them long and happy life.
Refuge Virginia column notes visits by Mr and Mrs Charles Ha and son of Stephens City and by Mrs Elizabeth Ritenour and family. Guests include Mr and Mrs Harvey Conner Mrs Bowman and relatives from Washington D C. Illness news mentions Minnie Rouzee and Tom Owens of Millertown Pa.
Grimes Va May 6 Preeching will be held at Galilee next Sunday May 9 morning and evening There will be a Mothers Day sermon and special music Mr A C Oates of Winchester has leased Willow Brook stock ranch near here for cattle grazing this year Victor Ridgeway a well known produce buyer of West Virginia was here last Monday Mrs Charles Gore who has been ill at her home near Here for weeks is now recovering Mr and Mrs M B Glaize of Albin were calling on Mrs James Grimes last Sunday afternoon Mrs Brook Taylor attended the funeral last Tuesday of her aunt
Public auction set for May 22 1937 at Winchester County Court House at eleven o clock A M. The sale covers a 3 acre parcel on Kent Street with 20000 square feet of livestock facilities, improved buildings and pens. Terms require one third cash and two bonds for the balance due in one and two years with 6 percent interest, secured by a trust deed and fire insurance policy.
Partial OCR describes a West Virginia event with names William Groves and others. It notes apple trees in full bloom and a pleasant Sunday scene for revelers. Context and specifics are fragmented and unclear in the source.
Baltimore May 5 The two free men Robert R. J and Frank JF Kolbe who bought control of the Van Swervin railroad empire were named as directors of Chesapeake Corp. Reelected were Charles L. Bradley John Sherwin Jr and John P. Murphy confirming leadership changes within the holding company group.
Ottawa reports Canada will admit the coronation book in England after protest by the Duke of Windsor. Revenue minister announced the decision on May 5, aiming to resolve the dispute and allow the publication to enter Canadian shelves.
A divorce decree was granted to Goldie Bledsoe with Elsie Bledsoe named as defendant. Goldie Bledsoe may resume her maiden name Goldie Giffin. The action was heard in an Akron Ohio court.
By will of the late Matilda A Shutts dated July 24 1927 the executor offers for sale in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 12 o'clock May 15 1937 a five acre tract with a six room house about one mile east along the road from Brucetown to Middle adjoining Mrs M Owens and others Immediate possession will be given Terms provide one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds deeds of trust and a policy of insurance Executor LYNIH Duvall Dunn Auc.
In Winchester Frederick County Virginia the trust estate at 125 West Piccadilly Street is ordered sold. The sale runs on an all cash basis with a bidder's deposit of 100 dollars. Trustee B P Harrison notes the description referencing West Piccadilly Street and adjacent properties.
Twenty three members of the Junior Red Cross are named delegates from the Winchester Frederick chapter to attend the national convention in Washington May 12. Delegates include Virginia Ron Vada Michael Gore Jah school Frances Bowen Charles Lanahan Greenwood school and others from multiple schools. The note lists travel plans from Winchester to the governor's mansion and cites the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch as the source.
An advertisement touts a tonic named S.S. Tonic that purportedly increases red blood cell presence to boost skin color and health. It promises lasting effects, easy treatment, and social compliments, urging purchase at any drug store.
The passage records unsure opinions about new versus old items and a tense moment with a two year old plate. Margaret voices reassurance after fear about a potential new object, reflecting domestic uncertainty in a candid midcentury voice.
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