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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1937

Page

3

Valley Leaders Outline Virginia Disciples Convention Program

The 165th annual Disciple convention and Virginia Christian Missionary Society meeting will be held May 26–30 at Belmont Christian Church in Roanoke. Speakers include A C Meadows and Marion B Brinson with topics on Christ the head of the corner and Christian unity. leaders from Richmond Lynchburg and Indianapolis participate.

The Disciple Cas Virginia Virginia Christian Missionary Society Belmont Christian Church Roanoke Winchester A. C Meadows Marion B. Brinson Newport News Christ the Head Etta Nunn Richmond John A. Tate George Oliver Taylor Herbert Smith Africa Sapp F. B. Sapp Strasburg R. B. Montgomery Lynchburg College George O. Taylor John L. Davis Lynchburg Sdney M. Bedford E. J. Richardson W.G. Forbes D. C. J Smith Salem Edger DeWitt Jones Detroit Fred W. McWane F. E. Smith Indianapolis Fred D. Maphis Strasbourg

Declines To Sign Split Threat Looms Over Labor Row

Thomas Rici ert, president of the United AFL, says his union no longer recognizes an agreement dividing the territory with the Amalgamated led by Sidney Hillman. Hillman allegedly destroyed the agreement by using its own labels. A loyal AFL conference entered its second day as it considers actions against the CIO, denying Communist influence claims.

Thomas Rici Ert United American Federation of Labor Union Amalgamated Sidney Hillman Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Hillman Ricktert United’s Wee O A. F. of L C. I Oo

Royal Gift Dilemma Delays Duke and Duchess Presents

Authorized officials said the duke would not accept gifts from unfamiliar persons, fearing to hurt feelings. Windsor awaited the royal family’s presents, while Wallis kept track of addressed packages for the bridal pair.

Windsor

Schedule of Classes for Big Flower Show Contests

The schedule lists classes across sections for blooms and arrangements. Sections cover Iris Roses Lilies Hemerocallis Delphinium Perennials and general collection including beardless bulbous bearded and be xed varieties with container displays and specific color and material requirements.

H. Clay de Grange Winchester Garden Clubs Winchester and Clarke County

Floral arrangement classes listed in paper plate display

The article lists floral display classes for a fair or show. It describes real flowers placed in a slit in a paper plate and held over a water saucer. It includes Class 8 for Pansies with or without other flowers and foliage and Class 9 for Arrangement in the Japanese Manner.

Loss of School Funds Highlights Attendance Crisis

Mr Kline notes nine month programs squeezed into eight with farming children missing 6 to 7 months of schooling. He cites broader regional parallels in farming belts and says most families are poor, losing state aid tied to attendance. Even if paid to attend, county revenue would barely break even. no solution in sight.

Page Inc Kline Frederick County A. J Tavenner

Murder Blame Backed By Witnesses In Kitchen Strife

Testimony described a struggle between Gladys and her mother over knives in the MacKnight home. A hatchet was wielded during the conflict, with statements noting no petting scene and denying a second knife. Donald disputed presence in the kitchen during the alleged incident.

Gladys Mrs. MacKnight MacKnight Donald

Trial Testimony Reveals Fatal Struggle In Home

Donald MacKnight testifies in a court case about an upstairs argument with Gladys and Mrs. MacKnight. He says a hatchet was used and blood covered the weapon, and he describes grabbing the woman and later drying his hands with a towel.

Mrs. MacKnight

Daily Results In Winchester Softball Loop

Yesterday's results show Elks Club 14 Oscar Nebel 3 and Republic Oil 18 Lions 6. Games today feature R. G. A. versus Company I and Va. Woolen against Men's Club.

Winchester Elks Club Oscar Nebel Republic Oil Lions Company I. Va. Woolen Pet Toler S Woolen Tee O'Sullivan Tee Lions Club A. C

King Hubbell Stays Dominant as Giants Halt Pirates

Carl Hubbell pitched the Giants to a 4-3 win over the Pirates, extending his league triumph streak. Beefy Dick Coffman saved the game in the ninth with two outs and the bases loaded. The Giants moved into a tie for second with the idle Cardinals as American League leaders slipped.

Associated Press Carl Hubbell Philadelphia Athletics Browns Hubbell Giants National League Pirates Bucs Beefy Dick Coffman Johnny Dickshot Tnout Cardinals A’s Indians Ruppert Aifles Spurgeon Chandler Washington Tigers Senators Gerald Walker Roxie Lawson Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Rube Walberg White Sox A's Harland Clift Jack Knott Max Butcher Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Rhinelanders Phillies Lou Fette Tex Carleton Fette Bees Boston Cubs Yankees Cleveland Johnny Dick Pirates Buddy Hassett Reds Lou Gette Deb Garris Gene Moore Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit

Scores and matchups from today’s basketball games

Washington and Chicago records shown. Detroit and New York, Cleveland and Philadelphia, St. Louis and Boston, and New York at Cincinnati results listed. Regular schedule notes include Chicago at Washington and other pairings with final scores and upcoming games.

Detroit Washington New York Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati

Chief Hollis on Vacation as Philadelphia Acting Chief Fills In

Chief of Police C. W. Hollis is on his annual vacation and visiting relatives in Philadelphia. In his absence, Captain Thomas Boyd, the night chief, serves as acting chief.

C. W. Hollis Philadelphia Thomas Boyd Hollis

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Virginia Disciples Maphis Sapp and Owen Wallis R. C. Smith W. A. Biggs Frederick Co-op Farm Bureau C. B. Smalts & Son Berryville J. P. Kercheval Wood South T. W. Wood & Sons Vickers Gladys MacKnight du Pont John W. Rosenberger & Co S. Braddock Street Winchester, Va DULUX DUCO Bill Bont Peerless Pet Pit Streed Vcd Ween Eee Eee Chiorbo Sividsi Cease Se Enee Eee Philadelphia Oi Ben We Cincinnati Aoe United States Norfolk and Western Norfolk Western Railway Shenandoah Valley National Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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