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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1938

Page

2

Stephens City voters to decide water bond proposed Monday

In Stephens City residents will cast ballots Monday on a proposed water bond issue. Grim rolled a 127 in bowling league play and Handley’s team dominated Harrisonburg 19 to 7 in a county game with strong defense and a late scoring drive.

Stephens City Vec Yoceeten Beivasvae Sreed Hershey Doen Beta Sigma Phi SPOR Vos Piccadilly National Fruit Beta Sign Phi Nat. Pruit Ind Nurses Hershey Boyce Handley Star Office Berryville Grim Rosenberger Reed F. Anderson T. Feltner Cammers Junior Oe

Stock Market Reflects Hope of Peace (Continued)

The article notes mixed stock activity with U S Steel Bethlehem and others gaining on minor market factors. Anaconda plans to reopen a large Butte Montana mine October 3, signaling possible producer optimism. Bonds advanced with higher demand while commodities stayed narrow and sterling slipped against the dollar.

Cooper Chamberlain England U. S. Steel Bethlehem Youngstown General Motors Chrysler Western Union Consolidated Edison Montgomery Ward U. S. Rubber J.J. Case Oliver Farm Allis Chalmers Sperry Corp Westinghouse American Smelting Anna Anaconda Butte Montana London Sterling Aluminum Co Pantepec Oil Lake Shore Babcock & Wilcox Electric Btnd & Share American Cyanamid St. Regis Paper

Mrs. Nichols' Funeral Held

A death notice describes Mrs. Nichols' funeral and surrounding family details. The report mentions the grandmother and expected weekend visit, and a letter received shortly after relatives learned of the tragedy in Washington and Winchester.

Mrs. Nichols Washington Winchester

End of Bloody Spanish War Seen as Next Goal by Powers

Washington sources say the four powers England Germany Italy and France may press for a settlement to end Spain's brutal war similar to their Czech settlement. Mussolini could lead the move or withdraw troops to ease his accord with Britain. Moderation urged in the Polish Czech dispute with Warsaw warned not to march into Teschen.

Washington Spain England Germany Italy Czechoslovakia Mussolini Great Britain Generaissmo Franco Europe Tr Duce Britain France London United States Warsaw Teschen

Luther League Meets Tomorrow at Our Saviour Church

Members of the Luther League will meet tomorrow night at 7 o'clock in the church chapel with Miss Garnett Hamrick as speaker and a quartet of boys singing. A large attendance is urged for the event.

Luther League of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Garnett Hamrick

Berryville High Falls to Warren by Three Touchdowns

Warren County high school dominated Berryville with a 18-0 victory. Warren’s backfield opened holes for gains while their passing game produced key completions. Clarke punter Shorty Trenary kept Front Royal’s offense in check with frequent kicks as Warren used a small lineup to maximize advantage.

D. Burke Warren Clarke Shorty Trenary Front Royal Harris Warren County Berryville Pucua B.potts Castell Ae . Strough Morrtgs Ooena Maddox Skyles Ohler Logan Alexander

Two Fugitives Sought in West Virginia Escape Case

Sheriff John Bywaters and Deputy Bob DeHaven seek Lee Shoemaker and Skinner Pultz wanted for jail break at Petersburg West Virginia nearly a year ago. Each fugitive may yield $150 for information leading to arrest. vicinity patterns place them around Kernstown Virginia.

Lee Shoemaker Skinner” Pultz Petersburg W. Va John Bywaters Bob DeHaven Kernstown Shoemaker West Virginia Francis Funk Winchester Police Department Arthur Shoemaker W. W. Blythe State Police Front Royal Virginia Ray Shoemaker Lost City Winchester Fultz

State's Attorney Courtny targets illegal race betting dens

Hecklers in a box taunted a spectator who turned out to be State's Attorney Thomas J. Courtney. His anti gambling squads have closed nearly 300 horse race betting parlors in six weeks.

Thomas J. Courtney

Judging The Judges By Johnnie Rhodes

Impartial judges award points in Handley football for best linemen and backs. The Young Men's Sport Shop will gift a sweater to top players in each division and two overall foothallers. Backfield winners include Willy Cather 5, Gene Dunn 3, Mickey Perry 2, Meredith Shumaker 4, Lohr Dunlan 3, Harold Petton 2, Parry Rehlyson 1.

Johnnie Rhodes Handley Sport Shop Evening Star-Sport Shop Foothallers Willy Cather Gene Dunn Catheron Mickey Perry Meredith Shumaker Mary Lohr Dunlan Harold Petton Parry Reh'yson

France Seethes Over Munich Pact Impact on Security

French reactions to the Anglo German friendship move and the Munich accord are mixed with worry over Czechoslovakia’s future. Observers fear Rome Berlin London axis could isolate France, while some urge participation in a new European system. Parliament's special session is seen as unlikely to change course.

Europe Cricellor Hitler Chamberlain Czechoslovakia Britain Germany France London Italy Spain Leon Bailly Munich Litttle

Czechs Accept Polish Demands In Full

Prague announces a painful decision to cede part of Teschen to Poland after Munich constraints. Czechoslovak forces retreat from the Sudetenland as German troops advance, while Prague endures protests over the concession and evacuates Bohmerwald area near Linz and Passau.

Pagevakia Germany Poland Prague Czechoslovakia Sudetenland Teschen Munich Bohmerwald Linz Passau Wallern Donau Furt Vitava Crown of Thorns Republic

Hintze twins born in same hospital minutes apart

Five day old boys born to two Idaho couples share a hospital, same physician, and a family bond. Their mothers are sisters and their fathers are brothers. The parents wed in a June 3, 1932 double ceremony.

Idaho Falls Idaho Melvin Hintze Sper Hintze Brg

Arrested Man Makes Getaway in Philadelphia

Police say a man escaped from a patrol wagon in downtown Philadelphia as shots were fired to stop him. Eduard Marks and James Casey identified the suspect as Michael Urbansky, 21, who was being questioned about a robbery.

Philadelphia Eduard Marks James Casey Michael Urbansky Caser

Mass meeting weighs water bond for fire protection

Voters face a proposed water system bond with tax implications as supporters claim long term fire protection benefits justify a 60 cent to 1 dollar per hundred valuation tax rise. Opponents warn of tax burden while noting fire threats and water supply needs. PWA has been asked to fund 13 500 dollars, about 45 percent of an estimated 30 000 dollar project.

Beedusig Scrumk Evening Star Amanac Wilpuces Stephens City PWA

Rally Day Set by United Brethren Sunday School

Walter P. Anderson announces annual Rally Day for the United Brethren Church Sunday School. The program starts at 9 30 in the main auditorium with special music and features and seeks full attendance from members and the church congregation.

The United Brethren’ Church Walter P. Anderson

V. F. W. Post To Meet October 3

Winchester Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars schedules a regular meeting for Monday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.

Winchester Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars

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