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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1937

Page

5

Warden Lawes Pleads For Scout Jamboree Attendance

Warden Elisha Lawes urges citizens to fund at least one Scout from every community to attend the National Scout Jamboree in Washington DC from June 30 to July 9. He notes 25,000 U.S. and international youths will camp beside the Potomac River in a 350 acre tented city and cites Scouts as a force for good citizenship and reducing delinquency.

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Swedish Actress Zarah Leander to Target U.S. Films

An obscure Swedish actress until six months ago, Zarah Leander, who received a German movie contract for a $200000 salary, plans to come to America and may appear in United States films.

Zarah Leander America U. S Central Press

Secretaries Form Liberal Guild Affiliated With Lewis

Secretaries to liberal House members have organized a congressional guild aligned with John L. Lewis' committee for industrial organization. The group, described as militant young intellectuals, elected John E. Kennedy of Hamilton Ontario as chairman after being refused AF of L. charter due to temporary status.

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Meeting of youth fosters peace and international understanding

Warden Lawes argues that bringing together young men from different nations can build lasting friendships and broaden horizons, creating goodwill and laying groundwork for future peace among nations.

Warden Lawes

Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns Offer New Summer Frock

The Barbara Bell Pattern Book features Well Designed and Becoming designs including Daytime Frock of Romantic Basque Design in June. Patterns cover sizes 12 to 40 with busts 30 to 40, offering dimity dotted swiss voile or percale options and grosgrain trim details. Send fifteen cents for the book.

Barbara Bell

Winchester Softball League Daily Results and Standings

Daily results from the Winchester Softball Loop show Company I defeating Men's Athletic Association 6 to 2 while Retail Grocers posted a 15 to Oscar Nebel. Upcoming games include Va. Woolen versus Republic Oil and Ellis against O'Sullivan in what could be a top matchup as both teams remain undefeated.

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Eight-year-old dies after electrocution on power tower

JOPLIN Mo May 28 an eight year old boy Richard Johnson while playing hide and seek climbed a 60 foot power line tower and touched a 33000 volt wire causing fatal electrocution authorities reported the accident today

Joplin Richard Johnson

Appetizers booklet offered with 300 recipes

The Washington Information Bureau promotes a new booklet APPETIZERS with 300 canapes hors d oeuvres sauces soups salads and sandwiches. It urges readers to send twenty cents for a copy and include name address city state on the coupon.

Washington Information Bureau

New Trade Program Outlined in Fair Practices Plan

Washington officials outlined a broad fair trade practices program to accompany pending wage and hour legislation in the 1938 Congress session. The plan envisions voluntary industry standards drafted with the Commerce Department and enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, with a new five member wage and hour board to oversee labor standards.

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Wedding Invitations SEE STAR JOB PRINT Now At Special Prices

Special wedding invitation sale advertised with star print option and discounted pricing. Indicates reduced rates for bulk orders and custom design services. No names, dates, or locations provided.

Mickey Cochrane Holds His Own In Battle For Health

New York May 28 Mickey Cochrane leader of the Tigers fights for life after being hit by a pitch in the Tigers Yankee game. Doctors say his condition is unchanged though showing some improvement. They fear possible meningitis within four to five days and warn of potential paralysis if complications arise.

New York Mickey Cochrane Tigers

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