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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1938

Page

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Lewis Finds Democrats Are Greatly In Need of General House-Cleaning

CIO Chairman John L. Lewis urged a house cleaning within the Democratic Party after Tuesday's election losses in Pennsylvania New Jersey and Ohio. He criticized Governor Martin L. Davey and Mayor Frank Hague while calling for closer cooperation with liberal forces and labor. He hinted at future CIO unity talks with the AFL amid debates over dual unionism and structure.

T. F. Coman Pittsburgh CIO John L. Lewis CIA Pennsylvania New Jersey Ohio Martin L. Davey Frank Hague Jersey Democratic Natonal Committee Lewis Ladies’ Garment Workers American Federation of Labor AFL

Red Cross Luncheon Set to Boost Winchester Frederick Drive

The Winchester Frederick Red Cross chapter launches roll call on Monday November 14 with a 12 o’clock luncheon at the Presbyterian Church. Richard Allen Eastern Area manager will speak. The drive aims for 3000 dollars and 1600 members to sustain relief work and health programs locally. Allen formerly led Red Cross Europe personnel and relief efforts in Poland before returning to the organization.

R. F. Allen Red Cross Winchester Frederick County Presbyterian Church Richard Allen American Red Cross C. R. Anderson Winchester-Frederick Allen Europe Paris Poland

Armistice Day parade praised for orderly conduct

MA Winchester commends all connected with the Armistice Day observance yesterday. The city bands from Handley and the McIlwee Municipal joined the march alongside Company I, Headquarters Company, Legionnaires, V F W, S V A, and others in a well ordered parade. Congratulations to all who cooperated.

Handley MclIiwee Municipal Legionnaires V. F. W

Work Begins On Route 275 To West Virginia Line

Construction on Route 275 from Route 50 toward the West Virginia line has started after transferring the convict camp from Route 7. The old dirt road remains untouched while new work proceeds, with travel updates to follow. Ringing progress also noted on Route 7 in Clarke County and greenspring surfacing slated next week. Route 644 near Route 50 to Double Tollgate is nearly finished. A weekly State Highway Department tourist route report is available at the Chamber of Commerce.

West Virginia Line W. C. Poston Poston Clarke Greenspring Clarke County State Highway Department Chamber of Commerce

Trains collide near Notre Dame Minnesota game injure dozens

In South Bend Indiana a Notre Dame Minnesota game special collision left about 35 to 40 hurt as two football fan trains from Chicago derailed on parallel tracks. A New York Central coach overturned and rescuers used ladders to reach injured riders. Police scrambled to determine fatalities.

Chicago New York Central

France to endure sacrifices as reforms outlined by Reynaud

President Albert Lebrun urged disciplined support for forthcoming reforms in 32 decrees to strengthen France. Finance Minister Paul Reynaud will radio the measures tonight while Premier Daladier and Lebrun appeal for national resolve after veterans’ pressure.

Paris Albert Lebrun Paul Reynaud Lebrun League of Nations

Health Unit Forum Planned at George Washington Hotel

Open forum set for Monday at 7 30 PM to discuss establishing a public health unit for Winchester Frederick counties. Invitations issued by Dr R H Kerlin of the Junior Board of Trade Public Health Commission. Dr L Roper and Dr L M Allen will attend to outline unit structure and needs.

George Washington Hotel Frederick Coun

Chambers Acquitted in Woman's Death at Matewan

Paul Chambers a 21 year old Matewan man was acquitted of the charge he killed Emma Farley 18 a companion on a car ride. The jury deliberated three hours and 15 minutes as Judge Ferguson stood by to discharge them if no verdict emerged. Miss Farley came from McCarr Kentucky to work at the Matewan Clinic and was found dying on Ohe Creek road after an auto ride.

Matewan Clinic Ohe Creek Road Young Chambers

Woman Found Dead After Masquerade Party in Chestnut Hill

Cecilia Elizabeth Stinemann Davis, 24, mother of four month old twins, was found dead behind bushes after leaving a masquerade party in suburban Chestnut Hill Philadelphia. Coroner Hersch said no violence was found. Her husband Paul A. Davis IV was questioned. the couple wed in October 1937.

Philadelphia Norristown Chestnut Hill Cecilia Elizabeth Stinemann Davis Paul A. Davis Charles A. Hersch Hersch

Weather outlook cool to warmer in week across Atlantic states

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows rain Monday with snow flurries in mountains, then generally fair. Much colder Monday and Monday night, warmer by Wednesday night or Thursday, and colder Saturday across the north and middle Atlantic states.

Washington North Middle Atlantic

Mrs Elliot denounces Nazi anti Jewish crackdown in London

London reports place Mrs Walter Elliot wife of the health minister joins British outrage over Nazi anti Jewish campaigns. Labor Party leaders in Britain send a protest to German ambassador Von Dirksen condemning brutality and barbarity, while Emanuel Shinwell calls German rulers outside civilization after recent incidents in central Europe.

London Nazi Germany Walter Elliot Olympia Europe Germany Chamberlain Britain Independent Labor Party Herbert von Dirksen Emanuel Shinwell Labor Durham

Armistice Day Observance Highlights Defense Rebuilding

The Armistice Day observance focused on rebuilding national defenses, with talks on new defense measures and foreign policy. The army announced two light rapid fire guns to counter airplanes and tanks.

Washington Arlington Cemetery Stephen F. Chadwick American Legion Congress

Nine Missing In Quebec Fire

Nine persons were listed missing after a fire destroyed an entire business block in Rouyn Quebec. Two hotels a garage and two stores were burned in the blaze with an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.

South End Hose Company Holds Memorial Service

Seventeen members of the South End Hose Company died since 1929 will be honored at a memorial service tomorrow night at the company hall. The event features Rev. S J Goode as chaplain and preacher, special quartet from Gore, hymns, and a duet by Elaine and Isabell Sheetz. The service begins at 7 30 p m and is a semi annual observance.

South End Hose Company S. J. Goode, Chaplai B. R. Palmer James Miller Conley Pierce Clark Snapp J. M. Oates George Womeldorph Gore Elaine Isabell Sheetz

Man in Dallas Manages Six Suicide Attempts in Hotel

A Dallas man identified as Stephen Shand registered at the Walborf Astoria Hotel in New York. He cut his wrists telephoned the desk clerk made attempts to drown in a tub hang himself with drapes and three times tried to jump from a ninth floor window. He was subdued and sent to Bellevue Hospital.

New York Walborf-Astoria Hotel Stephen Shand Dallas Tex Thomas Harris Harris Bellevue Hospital

Hagerstown Crushes Fort Hill In CVAL Victory

Hagerstown High School blanked Fort Hill High of Cumberland 34 to 0 in a CVAL contest. Both teams opened CVAL play with a winless record before this lopsided early-season showdown in Hagerstown Maryland.

Hagerstown Hagerstown High School Fort Hill High Cumberland

Turkey and Oyster Dinner at Burnt Factory Church

Thanksgiving fundraiser event held Thursday November 17 from 11 30 a m to 9 30 p m with transportation for those without cars call 697 R for details.

Mob Attacks Munich Cardinal's Palace After Nazi Rally

Crowds stormed the Munich archbishopric smashing windows as Adolf Wagner the Bavarian interior minister and Nazi district leader denounced the cardinal and urged police protection for church leaders. Wagner warned Von Faulhaber to mend his ways amid anti Jewish violence and Nazi rhetoric. The mob action recalled Vienna's 1934 assault on Cardinal Innitzer.

Munich Michael Cardinal von Faulhaber Adolf Wagner Bavaria von Faulhaber Wagner Adolf Hitler Hitler Germany Vienna Therstore Cardinal Innitzer Cardinal von Faulhaber

Spencer Carter Injured in Fall at Millwood Home

Spencer Carter of Millwood and Richmond sustained multiple fractured ribs after a fall at his Millwood residence Rosney. Dr P W Boyd said he will soon return home from Mem nes Hospital where he is a patient. Carter is first vice president of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company headquartered in Richmond.

Spencer Carter Millwood Richmond

Public sale at Stine Farm on Route 11

A public sale hosting farm implements and ewe stock along with antique furniture will be held at Stine Farm on Route 11. The event is scheduled for Thursday November 17 at 10 a m with lip-lt noting light.

Stine Farm

Levy on Jews deepen Nazi isolation as fine hit 1 billion marks

Berlin reports detail a 1,000,000,000 Reichsmarks fine on German Jews for the Paris murder of Ernst Vom Rath. Goering directs the four year plan and Gobbels closes cultural life barriers. Arrests intensify in Berlin Salzburg and Frankfurt, with ghetto confinement feared.

Paris Seph Gobbels Berlin Salzburg Frankfort Main

Dr Eason to speak at Gore consolidated high school opening

Dr Thomas D Eason director of the Virginia State Board of Education department of higher education will be principal speaker at Gore high school's formal opening Saturday evening November 19. Stewart Bell Jr Gore school principal said the full program is not decided yet but will be announced in time for county residents. The event will begin with a 5 30 chicken and oyster supper and the speaking program is expected to start by 8 o'clock with special music included. Committees are arranging details led by Mrs Luther Johnson Gore Community League president. Invitations are being issued locally.

Thomas ‘D. Eason Department of Higher Education Virginia State Board of Education Richmond New Consolidated High School Gore Leslie D. Kline Eason Stewart Bell, Jr Luther Johnson Gore Community League

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