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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1937

Page

9

Handley Wins C V A L Meet With 37 Points

Handley claims top team score at the C V A L meet led by R Campbell winning the 440 yard dash in 53.4 seconds and Miller of Martinsburg taking the javelin at 176 feet 6 1 2 inches. event winners include Baker Waynesboro Hoopren gardner Flickinger and others with several records broken on the local field.

R. Campbell Handley Baker Miller Martinsburg R. Duvall Waynesboro Stewart Schneider Hooprenardner Hagerstown G. Roach Blake Fort Hill K. Smith Allegany Crawford Cave Bratt Goffey Flickinger Brown Hooprengardener P Butts H. Baker King Butts Means I. Guthrie R. Guthrie E. Bratt Dunlap Balser

Former Publisher Held Without Bail in Slaying of Son-in-Law

Joseph J. McGinley 68, ex publisher of the Norristown Times, was ordered held without bail on a homicide charge in the death of his son in law, attorney Dennis O'Neill. Charles A. Eiler said O'Neill's throat was cut with a razor. McGinley had been living with the O'Neills as Assistant DA Flynn questioned him.

Norristown Joseph J. McGinley Dennis O'Neill Charles A. Eiler O’neill John E. Flynn Norristown Times O'Neills

Cochrane Appears On Up Grade After Injury

New York May 29 Mickey Cochrane showed improvement today while doctors warned infection danger remained. The Detroit Tigers manager suffered a triple skull fracture from a beaning by Bump Hadley during a game with the Yankees.

New York Mickey Cohrane Detroit Tigers Cochrane Bump Hadley Tigers

Embassy May Quit Valencia Amid Bombardment

Acting secretary Sumner Welles said the State Department may move the temporary U S embassy from Valencia Spain due to safety concerns for staff after a severe insurgent air raid that killed more than 200 people in the Spanish seaport yesterday.

Washington Sumner Welles State Department Valencia Spain

Bloom Display Planned for O Clarke Garden Spring Show

The O Clarke Garden Club announces its annual spring flower show at the George Washington Hotel on June 2 from 3 to 9 pm. Prospects are bright for a large display with a booming plant sale from The Play Gardens Clarke county featuring many rare but acclimated specimens.

O 'Clarke Garden Club George Washington Hotel Clarke County H. Clay DeGrange The Star W. P. Massey

Scouts Honor Frank Horton Ceremonial Cup Toasts Nine Years of Service

The Boy Scouts of Winchester honored Scout Executive Frank Reed Horton with a large engraved cup at a Court of Honor. Scout Steve Spanos presented the cup noting Horton’s nine years of faithful service to Shenandoah Area Council. Horton recalled growth from 178 to over 1000 participants by his departure on June 1, and highlighted the establishment of an Endowment Fund of 400 dollars and a future-built foundation for continued work.

Boy Scouts of Winchester Steve Spanos Frank Reed Horton Shenandoah Area

American and British flying boats start second Bermuda survey flight

Port Washington, May 29. The two flying boats preparing for transatlantic passenger service between the United States and Bermuda completed their second round trip survey flight. Both aircraft are scheduled to land in Baltimore on the northbound leg.

Port Washington N. Y United States Bermuda Baltimore

Shawnee District Religious Education Plans Annual Convention

The Shawnee District Council of Religious Education announces its 26th annual convention at Paxton's Chapel M E Church on June 3. Seven district Sunday schools are expected to attend with reports and offerings, featuring Dr Minor C Miller State Secretary speaking at 11:00 a m and 2:15 p m.

Shawnee District Council of Religious Education Paxton’s Chapel M. E Carper's Valley Kernstown Ernstown Presbyterian Round Hill Presbyterian Union Pakton’s Chapel Opequon Minor C. Miller Miller Floyd M. Lucas Dr. Miller

Baltimore Market Roundup Shows Mixed Livestock Movements

The Baltimore market notes May 29 report steady to lower trends across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Cattle gains 10-50 cents on steers and beef cows while cutters and bulls vary. Calves ease, hog demand weak with prices down from prior week. Sheep lambs mostly lower, with trimmed gains for top spring lambs and varied ewe prices.

Ogak Philadelphia Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S Dept. Agri

Local Market Prices for Patent Flour and Grain Staples

Local wholesale markets list patent brand flour in 98 to 148 pound bags with per barrel prices from 6.45 to 6.75. Cracked corn and intermediate cracked corn pricing shown alongside shelled corn and various feed mixes. Also listed are chicken and turkey feeds including egg mash and starter, with corn meal options in 10 pound sacks.

Grain and feed prices listing with multiple bag sizes

A fragmented price table lists various bag sizes from 12 to 98 pounds and per barrel rates for grains and feeds. Items include shelled corn, corn meal, middlings, dairy feeds, cracked corn, oats, mixed feed, turkey grower, chick starter and grower, with prices ranging from about 1.06 to 3.45 per unit.

Scecveceee Seeeveee B. Das Ceeveesses Beeseeeus

Grain Quotations Fall as Rain Dampens Wheat Demand

Chicago May 29 Wheat prices ease more than three cents a bushel amid rains in spring wheat belts especially western Canadian prairies with moisture needed for crops. Cash markets show varied bids. oats and soybeans show mixed quotes. Other markets report no strong rally, light volume due to holiday atmosphere.

Chicago Lord Suly

Carbon Bisulphide Too Much For Ants

Due to frequent rains many gardens report ant outbreaks and damaged vegetation. Winchester Research Laboratory notes wet seasons worsen colonies. Control is possible by locating the nest, punching a hole, pouring about a half pound of carbon bisulphide, and sealing the hole.

Winchester Research Laboraory

Marian Martin Pattern 9301 Easy To Don Frock Ad

An advertisement for Marian Martin Pattern 9301 promotes a coat style easy to wear frock with princess lines. It highlights slim silhouette, short sleeves, notch collar and a pocket, with fabric options and sizes from 16 to 46. Include price and order details for patterns and pattern book.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Lew Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department 18Th St New York

Sewer blasts terrify Chicago area on May day

A sequence of sewer explosions in Chicago near Fullerton and North Side injured no one seriously but shattered windows and sent pedestrians fleeing. Police and fire units responded to survey damage as authorities investigated possible gas accumulations.

Chicago Manihole Fullerton Teton Near Northside

New Bills Face Debate Over 1.5 Billion Relief Funds

Congress advances one third earmarking for roads dams and schools while the administration seeks freedom in use. Calls to trade earmarks for public works flood control grow. Secretary Wallace backs a broad farm program including ever normal granary and farmer benefits, with some lawmakers preferring to delay until next year.

House Wallace Farm Organization Congress

Pricey Wilmer Stine sale nets $2850 bid at Sun nyside

The Wilmer Stine dwelling and about two acres on the Gainesboro road near Sun nyside were sold to Bryan Stotler for an estimated bid of $2,850.

Wilmer Stine Sunnyside Gainesboro Road Bryan Stotler

Leesburg Graduates Host Luncheon at Leesburg Inn

Colonel Roszel accompanied by Mrs. Roszel and guest George Ferry attended a luncheon for graduates and faculty at Leesburg Inn after staying with Dr. and Mrs. John A. Gibson in Leesburg.

Roszel Leesburg George Ferry John A. Gibson Leesburg Inn

Duke Ready To Fight Over Royal Title Decree

The Duke of Windsor, in Monts France, is said to be in a temper and ready to fight Britain’s decree barring Wallis Warfield from the title Her Royal Highness. Edward abdicated after Baltimore divorce opposition and may reopen the question as he prepares to wed Warfield next week.

Pawe Victoria Monts France Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Chateau de Cande Edward Britain Baltimore London Mrs

Republic Steel Plans June Schedule Amid Labor Pressure

Republic Steel announces a June schedule under Harry Bennett, with past reports of adopting a 30 hour week to spread slack-season employment. In Cumberland Maryland the Cleveland authorities order full pay and close the N. G. Taylor tin mills after CIO pressure, leaving only watchmen on site.

Harry Bennett Ford Cumberland Cumberland Republic Steel C Cleveland Thomas J. Murphy N. & G. Taylor Company CIO Taylor Croen Saenco Taylor Mate

Funeral arrangements announced for church shooting victim

Dead from shot as reported on page one. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed this afternoon. Final rites planned for 10 o clock Monday morning at the church.

Catholic Church

Notice of Personal Responsibility by Whitaker

Public notice states Vance E. Whitaker will not be responsible for debts contracted by others. Dated May 29 and June 1 with license references.

Vance E. Whittaker

Public sale of business and dwelling properties in Winchester

Decree entered May 17 1937 sets sale for noon June 12 1937 at the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia. Two parcels listed: 102 ft front on South Braddock Street with brick and frame building and store. and 55 ft front on Valley Avenue Lot 32 Block A R M Henry Addition with a modern six room brick dwelling. Each parcel sold separately with one third cash and two equal deferred payments over one and two years secured by deeds of trust and insurance policy. Special Commissioner James P Reardon. Clark M Smith Clerk. (5-29 6-3 10-31).

Corporation Court Winchester Virginia County Court House J. E. Affleck Rouss Fire Company Valley Avenue Whitlock Avenue R. M. Henry James P. Reardon

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C.V.A.L Frank Horton Paxton’s Chapel S. 8S H. M. Glaize Council D. D Une Jubilee Snyder Alleman C. L. Righter St. Paul's S. S South Carolina DUCES Erie Baltimore Grain Baldwin Neville Chamberlain Stanley Baldwin Chamberlain Leesburg Grads Jane Tote Uncle Sam's Rubye Nix Zioncheck Marion A. Zioncheck Washington State Republic Steel Clark M. Smith
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