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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1937

Page

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Slim Peace Prospects Seen In Biggest Steel Strike In Two Decades

The Republic Steel strike near Chicago’s south plant produced five deaths and 88 injuries as clashes between strikers and police intensified. Women joined in the fighting using bricks and bolts while 1,400 workers remained at their posts. Gov Horner planned a peace conference with company and union leaders as violence flared nationwide.

Chicago Republic Steel Corporation Joseph Rothmand Bride~well Earl Handley Republic Henry Horner Gov. Horner Youngstown

Sunburn dangers and early treatment advised by specialists

Sunburn risk rises as exposure grows and red telltale signs appear. Dr Walter H Eddy recommends wet dressings with one part picric acid in 100 parts water and potassium sulfate nearby. carron oil provides an old alternative. Ultraviolet rays cause burning even without direct sunlight.

Walter H. Eddy

Bigger Row Among Labor

Detroit May 31 A clash looms between the American Federation of Labor and the United Automobile Workers for Ford and other auto industry workers. AFL official E J Dillon says Ford workers urged him to oppose the U A W A, allied with John L Lewis CI O. The U A W A plans to issue local charters while envoys are sent to Ford Rouge plant gates. continued on page 3 col 4

Detroit American Federation of Labor United Automobile Workers Ford Motor Company E. J. Dillon Ford Workers John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization William Green Ford Rouge

Negro Held In Slaying Near Strasburg After Pursuit

George Deering a colored man is in jail after a fatal shooting linked to a dispute over a woman. Harris, alleged to have fired a 22 rifle, was involved in a confrontation on a Car ter farm near Strasburg. West Virginia and Virginia authorities tracked Deering to east of Inwood and arrested him.

George Deering Woodstock Joseph Harris Strasburg Deering Middleway W. Va Virginia West Virginia Harris R. E.bayliss Inwood Charles Town Fuller, Ritter Bay- Bus Borden Gliff Godenour William Ramey Carter

Roszel Warns Of Dangers In National Life

Col Brantz M Roszel former Virginia Legion commander warned of dangers in national life at a Decoration Day ceremony in the National Cemetery where over 5 000 soldiers are buried. The observance featured flags flowers and a program by the McKiwee Municipal Band and local officials.

Roszel National Cemetery Brantz M. Roszel Virginia Department of the American Legion Winchester France Edwin C. Parker Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Ladies’ National Memorial Association Boy Scouts of America D. M. Sprinkle McKiiwee Municipal Band Ronald 8. Wilson Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church W. R. Legge Handley High School America McIlwee Band Herman

Show Open to All Amateurs at Winchester-Clarke Garden Show

Mrs H Clay DeGrange chair of the spring flower show invites all amateurs to exhibit at the George Washington Hotel this Wednesday. Ex hibits are not limited to club members and prizes are offered in all classes. No entry fee. Rules and schedules in the continuation.

H. Clay DeGrange Winchester-Clarke Garden Club George Washington Hotel

Graduates Hear Pastor At Inter Club Honors

The Handley High School graduates are honored at an inter club meet with Rotarians and Kiwanians. Rev Ronald S Wilson of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will be the principal speaker at 12 45 PM Thursday at the George Washington Hotel.

Lions Club Handley High School George Washington Hotel Rotary Club Ronald S. Wilson Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Hoye Riley York C. Vernon Thomas Baltimore

Pope Pius XI Marks 80th Birthday in Castel Gandolfo

Pope Pius XI knelt to thank God for reaching 80 years as his illness earlier this year threatened his life. The pontiff observed his birthday at Castel Gandolfo in Italy with aid and prayers noting his long life under papal duty.

Castel Gandolfo Italy Pius XI

Preparations Speeded for Windsor Warfield Wedding

In Monts France May 31 preparations accelerate for the wedding of the Duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Warfield on Thursday at Chateau de Cande. The mayor will officiate in a single ring ceremony while catering is handled in house by ex abdicated monarchs staff. Touraine businessmen expect a big tourist day.

Monts France Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Chateau de Cande Jean Diot Polishes Charles Mercier Castle Mercier Touraine

Shenandoah Valley Tourism Drive Launches Advertising Campaign

Shenandoah Valley Inc launched a broadside advertising push to attract visitors this summer. Paid ads will reach over five million readers in eleven major newspapers across neighboring states and the District of Columbia.

Shenandoah Valley, Inc District of Columbia Virginia Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Alley, Inc Staunton

Horton Dinner Tomorrow Night Honors Scout Executive

Scout Executive Frank R. Horton resigns after nine years and will be guest of honor at a testimonial dinner at the George Washington Hotel at 7 p.m. He departs this week for the University of Virginia. A large attendance is expected with Rev. George Earle Owen as toastmaster. Reservations available from local Scout committee members.

Frank R. Horton George Washington Hotel Horton University of Virginia Charles Town Martinsburg Moorefield Strasburg Front Royal Woodstock Luray Scout Committee George Earle Owen Shenandoah Area

Special values in curtains and a Moling and Cather

Fragmentary note references special values, curtains, Moling and Cather. Text appears as a short item with unclear context and no identifiable individuals or organizations. Further readable details needed to form a concise historical record.

Duel of Speed Rages Hotly In Indianapolis

Wilbur Shaw and Ralph Hepburn duel for the lead in the 500 mile race at the Speedway as 150000 spectators pack Indianapolis. Shaw posts 114.631 mph over 250 miles, with 33 cars at the start and Jimmy Snyder temporarily in fifth after a flip by Herb Ardinger.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Speedway Wilbur Shaw Ralph Hepburn Los Angeles Re Motor Speedway Shaw California Ted Horn Wild Bill” Cummings Cliff Bergere Herb Ardinger Glassport Jimmy Snyder Chicago America Einfield Joe Thorne New York Railroad Thorne

Blowout Causes Auto Crash Near Vaucluse Philadelphia

A tire blowout near Vaucluse Philadelphia caused a car to crash into a telephone pole at about 9 15 in the morning. Driver Harry Hiller and passengers Mrs Rose Hiller and Mrs Perlou with son David escaped serious injury. Mrs Perlou sustained facial lacerations and dental loss. David minor cuts. Hiller couple not seriously hurt. State Officer R E Bayliss investigated.

Philadelphia Vaucluse Harry Hiller North Franklin Street Rose Hiller Perlou David

Wanted Carpenters Apply to H N Ritter Berryville

Classified notice seeks carpenters with applications to H N Ritter in Berryville Virginia. Advertisement appears in the local page with short recruiting line and contact detail.

Carpenters H. N. Ritter Berryville Vir

Almeria Bombarded by German Warship in Civil War

Washington calls for neutrality application to all participants in the Almeria bombing as Germany conducts the first open foreign assault in the Spanish Civil War. Hull returns to study reports. Italy withdraws from the nonintervention committee. an Italian submarine torpedoed a Spanish liner Ciudad de Barcelona with 50 dead.

Almeria Washington Borah Ida Ameria Hull Virginia Italy Barcelona Spain Cidad de

Man and Wife Drowned in Maryland River Ferry Crash

Lloyd Oates, 64, and his wife Jennie, 48 of Cumberland Maryland, were killed when their car plunged from a ferry into 15 feet of water near Blue Ridge, above Romney West Virginia, at a M C A summer camp. Eyewitnesses say the car rode the riverbank to the ferry then slid off the far side, the rear end catching a chain before sinking. Both were pronounced dead after being removed from the submerged vehicle. Artificial respiration failed. Spectators noted the driver appeared confused as the car entered the water and neither occupant attempted to escape.

Lloyd Oates Jennie Oates Cumberland Potomac River Blue Ridge Romney W. Va Oates Springfield

Benny Huffman Day Planned in Washington

Shenandoah Valley fans plan Benny Huffman Day at Griffith Stadium in Washington on June 20 when Huffman of the St. Louis Browns faces the Senators. A June 1 Harrisonburg Chamber of Commerce meeting will arrange a motorcade to Washington. Huffman is emerging as a standout receiver for the Browns.

Shenandoah Valley Benny Huffman Giffith Stadium Washington Valley League St. Louis Browns Senators Chamber of Commerce Harrisonburg Huffman Browns

Simon Snapp Ill With Pneumonia in Frederick County

Simon F. Snapp a prominent resident of the Opequon section Frederick county is ill at his home from pneumonia his condition is serious. He was taken ill last Friday after over heating in the garden while planting. His son the Rev A M B Snapp of Elkton Va visited today.

Simon F. Snapp Opequon Frederick County

Norton visits Winchester seeks Virginia estate amid taxes

Robert Norton famed as a future comedian arrived in Winchester with Mrs Norton from Warrenton. He plans to move on to New York to resume work, but prefers buying an estate in Virginia to escape heavy taxes. He envisions a 500 acre property with a stone house and livestock as a retreat between filming.

Robert Norton Winchester Norton

Mrs Chamblin 94 Dies at Home Near Double Tollgate

Mrs. Thomas S. Chamblin aged 94, a Clarke county resident and former Winchester native, died yesterday at 9:30 AM at her home after a two year illness following a severe stroke. Her husband, Thomas B. Chamblin, served in the Confederate Army and was wounded at Manassas.

Thomas S. Chamblin Clarke County Double Tollgate

Solenberger Improves After Memorial Hospital Operation

Howard M. Solenberger, noted Winchester businessman, is reported to be improving after a recent operation at Memorial Hospital where he had been seriously ill for two weeks. Friends continue to inquire about his condition.

Howard M. Solenberger Winchester Memorial Hospital

European powers clash as Almeria port bombed in Civil War

German warships shelled Almeria killing 19 people including five women and a child in retaliation for the attack on the battleship Deutschland. Britain and France moved to avert wider hostilities while Italy and Germany withdrew from the European neutrality committee. An Italian submarine was accused of torpedoing the Ciudad de Barcelona with fifty dead.

Rome Italy Benito Mussolini Germany Almeria Spain Oe Aerocare Third Reich Madrid-Valencia London European Neutrality Committee

Traffic Case for A. L. Sylva in Police Court

A. L. Sylva faced charges of blocking a highway and failing to obey an officer. He was assessed a total fine and costs of 15.25 dollars when the case was called in Police Court.

A. L. Sylva

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Company MR Winchester CC. 10 Ford Company Garden Club Ronald Wilson Pope Rogers Chateau Home City Frisco Mark Ardinger Bulletins Mediterranean Gibraltar Kafe Deutchsland Geneva Julio Alvarez del Vayo League of Nations Hughs. Wilson United States Switzerland Europe Simon Snapp Robt Clarke Mr. Solenberger Anthony Eden Ciudad de Barcelona
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