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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1937

Page

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White Book to Denounce Nazis Under Pius XI Order

Vatican officials say Pius XI will publish a Vatican German concordat critique urging documentary evidence that Nazi violations came from Hitler's regime. Mundelein faces German press scrutiny, but Vatican aids say he may speak freely to his flock.

Vatican City Pius XI Adolf Hitler Holy See Vatican Germany George Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Hitler Berlin Gestapo Third Reich Illinois San Francisco Fiorello H. LaGuardia New York Braddock and Boscawen

Prefix dispute overshadows Duchess title in royal naming

MA Winchester questions the significance of using Royal in addressing the Duchess of Windsor and ponders who defends the prefix Edward or Wally. Air rifles face scrutiny in Baltimore for eye injuries, while broad concerns note guns tempt youths and threaten song birds in Winchester and beyond.

Wally Duchess of Windsor Edward Baltimore Winchester

For Sale Secondhand Brick Enquire City Manager

Classified brief lists about 20 000 secondhand brick for sale with inquiry directed to the City Manager. Includes headings for draperies slip coverings from Moling and Cather and a note about genuine imported Sweitzer cheese at Pure Food Store.

Moling & Cather Sweitzer

Extension Proposal Divides House On Nuisance Taxes

Treasury reports internal revenue averaging 11.8 million daily for 10 months, 2.3 million above last year. Aggregate internal revenue for the period stands at 3.355 billion, up 23 percent, while expenditures exceed receipts by 9 million. House Ways and Means chairman Doughton proposes a two year extension of nuisance taxes funding part of the revenue fund, despite Roosevelt urging expiry of levies.

Washington The Treasury Doughton D-Nc House Ways and Means Committee Internal Revenue Fund Roosevelt Congress Coughton

Apple Growers Told of New Advertising Plans

Apple growers in the Winchester district met at Handley Library to hear that weak export prospects require a focus on the domestic market and a campaign to make Americans “apple conscious.” Dr. F A Motz cited big anticipated crops in the U S and Europe, noting tariffs and transport costs complicate trade and urging emphasis on high quality apples to counter competition from oranges.

Winchester Handley Library America United States Europe Apple F. A. Motz U. S. Department of Agriculture Pan Meare Dales

Cover Spray Due May 24 in Apple Orchards

Entomologist W. Hough reports codling moths have emerged since May 15 and expects egg hatch around May 29. The next spray should begin May 24 in all fruit bearing orchards and be finished by week’s end to prevent early worm damage. Continued on Page 9.

W. 8. Hough Winchester Research Laboratory

Clarke T Cooper Heads Golf Club

At Winchester Golf Club meeting, Clarke T Cooper was elected president and W Nelson Page named honorary president. Wendell B Goode became vice president, Lester D Arnold secretary, Phillip R Fowle treasurer, with an executive committee of Cooper Goode Arnold.

Winchester Golf Club W. Nelson Page Clarke T. Cooper Wendell B Goode Lester D Arnold Phillip R Fowle Wendell B. Goode Lester D. Arnold T. B Patton W. E. Cooper Philip R. Fowle Clifford D. Grim J Victor Arthur Ed. E. Stone Edwin C. Parker Fowle

Shawnee District Religious Education Council Meets June 3

The 26th annual Shawnee District Council of Religious Education convention will be at Paxton's Chapel M. E. Church South near Opequon Post Office starting 10 a.m. Speakers include Rev. Minor C. Miller and Rev. C. L. Reiter. Afternoon sessions feature a 2 p.m. devotional by St Paul’s Sunday School and talks on morals and fellowship.

Shawnee District Council of Religious Education Paxton’s Chapel M. E. Church South Opequon H. M. Glaize Minor C. Miller D D Stephens City

Signal To Go Up On Monday At Gerrard Braddock

The overhead signal at Gerrard and Braddock is to be installed soon, funded for two signals this budget period. The project follows delays from Apple Blossom Festival preparations and aims to reduce hazards at a busy intersection.

Gerrard and Braddock

VFW Ladies Convene for Twelfth Auxiliary Encampment

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Virginia Department, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will hold its twelfth annual encampment June 20 23 joining the veterans in their gathering. Mrs Christine Tew of Portsmouth Va is president and Mrs Earl Jones of Staunton is vice president with Jones as general chairlady. Cecelia Bryan and Daisy Dabney serve as co chair ladies. Headquarters are at the George Washington Hotel with a program similar to the veterans including registration and a golf tournament.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Virginia Department Veterans of Foreign Wars Christine Tew Portsmouth Earl Jones Staunton Jones Cecelia Bryan

Mrs Hovermale Dies Sudden Heart Attack At Home

Mrs Emma Hovermale 70, wife of Nathan Hovermale farmer in Angers Store Frederick county, died suddenly this morning at her home of a heart attack after finishing butter making. She complained of smothering and stepped to the porch before faltering.

Emma Hovermale Nathan Hovermale Angers Store Frederick County

Accused Girl Near Collapse In Death Trial

During lunch recess in a death trial, an accused girl nearly collapsed in the courtroom, prompting moments of concern as doctors examined her condition. The incident delayed proceedings briefly.

Former Choir Boy Sweetheart to Face Hatchet Slaying Charge

Seventeen year old Kennedy predicted to testify today that she will accuse her former choir boy sweetheart Donald Wightman of wielding the hatchet in the murder of her mother. The state rested as Gladys prepared to take the stand. Col. George T. Vickers defended Wightman.

Mary Elizabeth Jersey City N. J Kennedy Gladys R. Lewis Kennedy Donald Wightman Col George T. Vickers Wightman Donald Kenne

Mr Ros enberger New Lay Leader for Baltimore Conference

John H. Rosenberger of Winchester was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge M L Walton as lay leader of the Baltimore Conference. The Conference Board of Lay Activities meeting at Braddock Street Methodist Church outlined plans through the annual conference including Adult Assembly attendance and Laymen's Day observance. Bishop Arthur Moore will preside over district rallies with five presiding elders offering advisory support.

John H. Rosenberger Winchester M. L. Walton Baltimore Braddock Street Methodist Church Rosenberger Front Royal Arthur Moore

Stockyards Sold to Frys in Wardensville VA

A transaction completed yesterday transferred the Winchester stockyards once operated by George R. Miley to Joseph T. Fry and E. W. Fry of Wardensville West Virginia. The purchase price is reported as 15900 dollars. The Frys will continue operating the market where regular auctions were held.

Winchester George R. Miley Joseph T. Fry E. W. Fry Wardensville W. Va

Attractive California Girl Helps Nab Reno Drug Agent

In Reno Nevada on May 21 fellow G Men detained Chris Hansen a 53 year old narcotics agent after raids against drug traffic. Joyce McAllister a Santa Barbara California woman aided the investigation by gaining trust with dealers and triggering Hansen’s arrest alongside eight others.

Reno Nev G-Men Chris Hansen Nevada Joyce McAllister Santa Barbara Calif Hansen Los Angles Portland

No Religious Rites To Follow Civil Ceremony

In Monts France a spokesman said there will be no religious ceremony to unite the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield ahead of the civil service planned for June 3. The British government remains opposed to public recognition of the match and no royal family members will attend. Aunt Bessie Warfield arrives as wedding guests mingle with American friends and golf.

Edward Warfield Hugh L. Thomas Paris Chateau de Cande Windsor Rogers Nantes Bessie D. B. Merryman Fred Bates Duke Bates Mrs. Warfield Mrs. Bates

Boy Drowned at Happy Creek

Front Royal Virginia May 21 11 year old Nippy Crisman son of Myrtle Kidwell drowned in a stream near Happy Creek Warren County while swimming with two companions Crisman surmised to have cramps and unable to exit divers recovered the body after efforts at resuscitation failed an inquest was pending later today he is survived by his mother and an older brother Clarence.

Front Royal Nippy” Crisman Myrtle Kidwell Happy Creek Warren County Crisman Clarence

Back Creek Plans Ready for Annual Sunday School Convention

The twenty fifth annual Back Creek District Sunday Schools convention will meet at Lamps Methodist Episcopal Church South near Mount Williams on Wednesday June 2. The program includes addresses on making Christ the life of the community with leaders J B Snapp W J Muse H C Moore N K Larrick and Rev C H Anderson. Rev Mr Hendricks and Rev Minor Miller are among speakers with the afternoon program to feature Rev Snyder Alleman of Stephens City and a continuation note.

Back Creek Lamps Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Williams Christ J. B. Snapp W. J Muse H. C Moore N. K Larrick C. H. Anderson Charles Reiter B. F. Spitzer Mr. Hendricks Minor Miller John R. Hendricks Snyder Alleman Stephens City

Front Royal road project eyed to ease curve near Happy Creek

State Senator William H. East and Wade H. Massie met with Front Royal citizens in the courthouse to discuss Route 3 improvements. They seek to widen the road and remove a sharp curve near the Happy Creek bridge without moving the route, aligning with a future connection to the East Side Highway and Skyline Drive.

Front Royal William H. East Staunton Wade H. Massie Washington State Highway Commission Happy Creek Ohan Commissioners Richmond Skyline Drive

Death Summons Mrs Clevenger in Frederick County

Mrs Adam Florence Clevenger aged sixty nine died at 8 30 this morning at her Grimes home in the northern Frederick County after illness. She was born April 4 1869 in Middletown and was a daughter of the late John and Anna Willey. A member of Galilee Church of the Disciples of Christ she will be funeralized from that church at 2 pm Sunday with Rev Wilbur Reid and Rev George Earle Owen officiating.

Adam Florence Clevenger Robert Clevenger Grimes Frederick County John and Anna Hinkine Willey Middletown Clevenger Galilee Church of the Disciples of Christ

Tent Meeting On Cork Street

A nondenominational revival in a large tent at the corner of Kent and Cork streets has drawn good attendance over the past week and will continue for several days. Evangelist S. G. Stewart and wife from Hagerstown lead services each evening at 7 45 and Sunday at 2 30 and 7 45 with invitations extended to all.

Kent Cork S. G. Stewart Stewart Hagerstown Winchester

F R Crane Jeweler Offers Graduation Watch Picks

F R Crane, jeweler at 6 S Main St, announces a selection of graduation watches from Bulova Elgin Waltham Westfield and Central. He emphasizes a watch as a valued gift and invites customers to buy at his shop.

Bulova Elgin Waltham Westfield Central F. R. Crane S. Main St

Sit-Down Mine Strikers Well Supplied With Food

Five miners from 527, entombed in Wilsonville's Superior Coal mine, continue a sit down strike to win a share-the-work program for 300 idle workers. Food and supplies arrive as the union distances itself from the action, with no company interference and escalating family support.

Gillespie Superior Coal Company Wilsonville Progressive Miners’ Union Progressive Union Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Joe Ozank Claud Pearcy Union

Registration for Kerr and Virginia Avenue Schools

Registration for all pupils entering John Kerr and Virginia Avenue Schools will be held at John Kerr School on Thursday and Friday, May 27 and 28 from 9:00 to 3:00. Children must be six by January 31, 1938 and bring a birth certificate obtainable from the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics in Richmond.

John Kerr Virginia Avenue John Kerr School Bureau of Vital Statistics State Department of Health Richmond Virginia Winchester Public Schools

Farmer s & Merchants Bank Stock For Sale At $55 A Share

Public notice offers to buy any number of shares of Farmer s and Merchants Bank stock at a price of 55 dollars per share. Contact R. T. Bryarly at 137 North Main Street by phone.

Farmers & Merchants Bank R. T. Bryarly N. Main St

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