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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1937

Page

2

Whitneys Enter Four Hunters In 44th Blue Ridge Horse Show

Uppville Va May 28 Llangollen Stables of Mrs John Hay Whitney enters four hunters Nip Ucella Sabrella and Cherry Red for the 44th Horse Show at Carter Hall Clarke County on Monday May 31 The mistress of Llangollen will not attend as she is in Hollywood rumors say she may try for Scarlett in the Margaret Mitchell film Whitney denies the reports.

Upperville Llangollen John Hay Whitney Winchester Blue Ridge Hunt Club Carter Hall Clarke County Whitney Graham Dougherty

Reports On Newport News Rotary District Conference

The 56th District conference at Newport News featured the Winchester Rotary Club luncheon program. Attendees J Pinckney Arthur Charles Coffman and Frank R Horton presented a Newport News program resume. Fuller will present his report later.

Newport News Winchester Lions and Kiwanians Rotarians Handley High School

Blue Ridge Hunt Club Horse Show Opens Memorial Day

Berryville Virginia May 28 officials estimate a Memorial Day crowd over 1000 for a full day horse show Monday May 31 at Carter Hall Clarke county This marks Virginia’s 1937 season debut with 9:30 a m start Luncheon by Clarke County Visiting Nurse Association Entries include 78 horses from Clarke and nearby counties with post entries expected to push total to about 250 Notable entrants include Springsbury Stables led by Mr and Mrs George P Greenhalgh Clifton Stables owned by Dr Lewis M Allen and various county owners listed

Berryville Blue Ridge Hunt Club Virginia Clarke George P. Greenhalgh Springsbury Allen

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill Outline Routine Work

On Capitol Hill routine Senate and House business noted. House Agriculture Committee hears Secretary Wallace on a new farm program. House Interstate Commerce Committee weighs bringing commercial airlines under ICC. Yesterday House considered relief appropriation bill as routine Senate business.

The Associated Press Senate House House Agriculture Committee Wallace House Interstate Commerce Committee Interstate Commerce Commission

Marine Museum Draws Over 2500 Visitors On Tour

The Marine Museum exhibited under the Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion drew more than 2,500 visitors. It contains rare exhibits from around the world and across ages. The trailer is to be air conditioned before a northern tour.

Marine Museum Robert Y. Conrad Post, American Legion Washington

Grim reminder painted on Santa Monica streets

Santa Monica Chief of Police Charles Dice says skulls and crossbones will be painted on city pavements where traffic fatalities occur this year to serve as a grim reminder prompting drivers to heed traffic regulations.

Santa Monica Calif Charles Dice

Youths jailed for failing to report for military training

Ninety six youths from Leyte Province were convicted of neglecting to report for military training as required by the defense act and ordered to serve one month in jail.

Manila P. I Leyte Province

Signals Turned Off At Braddock and Boscawen Intersection

Traffic signals at Braddock and Boscawen streets were temporarily discontinued. The Boscawen eastbound light was set away from the intersection to keep the fire station entrance clear. The plan is to extend the eastbound signal time and remove the Braddock amber phase to fix the timing issue.

Braddock and Boscawen Street Charley Rouss Fire Company Boscawen Braddock Engine House Braddock Street

Arbuckle Estate Is Ordered Sold

In Frederick Circuit Court Bettie I. Arbuckle's administrator is ordered to sell and convert to cash all estate assets. J. Van Meter Hack serves as administrator. Tangible property to be sold at public auction for cash after advertised terms. intangible assets to be sold privately at prevailing market price.

Frederick Bettie I. Arbuckle J. van Meter Hack Virginia Hack Mussen Kathleen M. Stover

Runaway Youth Is Home Again

Kenneth Kelly son of Mr and Mrs C B Kelly returned home after running away. He had skipped school and told a friend he would not go home. A search by his parents and truant officer failed until John Dunn Jr saw him at Amherst and Boscawen streets and notified Mrs Kelly.

Kenneth Kelly C. B. Kelly John Dunn, Jr John Dunn Kelly Amherst and Boscawen Street

Peak quiet on Mount Livingston as no earth movement seen

Visitors to Mount Livingston in Montana reported no earth movements since Monday and believe the 8, 500-foot peak has ceased its efforts to push a foothill into the Yellowstone River.

Livingston, Mont Mount Livingston Yellowstone River

Utilities Seek Court Ruling on Federal Power Grants

In Washington on May 27 utilities urge the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of federal grants and loans for constructing publicly owned power plants. The case stems from a lower court refusal to enjoin 40 municipal power projects funded by PWA.

Washington Supreme Court Roosevelt Congress Clark Foreman PWA Power Division United States Court of Appeals PWA Alabama Iowa Alabama Power Company Iowa City Light and Power Company

Notables Entered Against War Admiral in Derby Hope

Entries for the $25,000 added American Derby at Washington Park on June 19 listed 47 horses. War Admiral was among the top contenders, with several rivals viewed as strong enough to beat him in this important event.

Chicago War Admiral Samuel Riddle Star Washington Park

Another New Motor Carrier

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorizes James Robert Lillard of Barnesville Maryland to operate as a common motor carrier from Baltimore and Frederick Maryland to points in the District of Columbia West Virginia Virginia New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission James Robert Lillard Barnesville Baltimore Frederick District of Columbia West Virginia Virginia New Jersey Pennsylvania

New Yorker Is First Navy Grad Obermeyer Tops Class

ANNAPOLIS Md May 28 Midshipman Jack Arthur Obermeyer New York City will graduate at the head of his class on June 5 as 325 midshipmen receive their diplomas Obermeyer was named the hon or man of the class for the highest scholastic record during the four year course Russell Homer Wallace West Bridgewater Pa stood second on the honors list with Emery Arden Grantham Albany Texas also among top graduates

Annapolis Jack Arthur Obermeyer New York City Naval Academy Obermeyer Russell Homer Wallace Wesh Bridgewater Emery Arden Grantham Albany Texas

King Carl Extends Streak In Hard Fought Giants Win

Carl Hubbell hurls scoreless relief over two innings as the Giants beat the Reds 3-2. Ott's ninth inning homer provides the margin in a day that saw Hubbell reach 24 consecutive victories, while Pirates and Cardinals games shape the pennant race.

King Carl Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Bucs Giants Cincinnati Reds Lefty Grissom Co Car Mel Ott Hubbell Pirates Dodgers Cardinals Boston Bees Roy Johnson Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Lou Gehrig Cleveland Indians Athletics Hal Trosky Reds Indians Onte Weaver Senators White Sox Pete Fox Yankees Bees Mate Bucky Walters Phillies Cubs

Baseball Scores Across Leagues From Yesterday and Today

Yesterday results include Washington 2 Chicago 1 Detroit 5 New York 4 in 13 innings Cleveland 8 Philadelphia 1 St Louis Boston rained out. Today games feature Washington at Boston Philadelphia at New York St Louis at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland. Boston 8 St Louis 7 New York 3 Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 11 Chicago 2 Pittsburgh at St Louis weather affected others.

Washington Chicago Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn-Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Detroit See Philadel Wena Steerer Winston Feeeeens Wee

Baby girl survives after rare operation to remove unborn twin

Hope Portland report says a seven inch unborn twin growth was removed from a fourteenth month old baby girl in an hour long operation. Dr C W Brunkow performed the procedure and the child has a good chance to grow normally.

Portland Ore C. W. Brunkow

Public Sale of City Property in Winchester Virginia

Special Commissioners announce a public auction of a lot on East Highland Avenue Winchester. The parcel measures 28 feet by 95 feet with a five room house and is tied to the James Beatley vs Ruth Beatley Corbin decree. Sale set for June 5 1937 at noon with terms one third cash and balance in two yearly installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy.

James Beatley Ruth Beatley Corbin Winchester Virginia Highland Avenue Thomas W. Bentley W. EB. Edwards Herbert S. Larrick Dunn & Duvall Clark M. Smith City of

Will Rogers Humorous Story About Sunday School

A light Will Rogers humor piece riffs on Sunday School teachers and playful questions. It features a joke about a child claiming his father wears the biggest crown in heaven due to a large head, reflecting a humorous exchange and social wit from American News Featured Toc.

Sunda John American News Featured Toc

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