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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1937

Page

3

Characteristics of Japanese and Chinese Traits Discussed by Robertson

Rep A Willis Robertson told the Page County Woman's Club that Japan seeks control of raw materials in North China and dominance of Orient trade. He contrasted warlike Japanese nationalism with a more peaceable Chinese ethos and warned of the impact of Japan's undeclared war on Shanghai and international commerce.

Major Robertson Japan China Orient Shanghai International Settlement Shanhai State Department Robertson Hull Great Britain United States Buenos Aires National Press Club Washington Virginia Pennsylvania

Silvery Lining Seen for Business Prospect at Conference

WESNESSY Mass Oct 6 Ralph B Wilson Babson's Reports vice president predicted good business for two or three years and a boom before a fundamental decline. He said favorable factors far outweigh the unfavorable at the annual National Business Conference.

Wesnessy Mass Ralph B. Wilson Babson’s Wilson

Dodgers trade four for one with St Louis Cardinals

New York reports Brooklyn trades four players to St Louis for shortstop Leo Durocher, a ten year veteran. In return Brooklyn sends Jimmy Bucher Johnny Cooney Joe Stripp and Roy Henshaw. Baseball men say the Cardinals likely won the deal as a busy trade season begins.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers St Louis Cardinals Gas House Gang Lipp Leo Durocher Jimmy Bucher Johnny Cooney Joe Stripp Roy Henshaw Chicago Cubs Cardinals

Factory Worker Hurt In Clash At Bristol Plant

Paul Handy, an employee of the Big Jack Overall Company, suffered fractures to jaw and nose after being struck by a picket during a strike at the plant. Vernon Tate faces a felonious assault with intent to kill warrant and will have a hearing Thursday. About 700 workers remained on site amid rain with under 100 pickets on duty. The strike is led by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America CIO affiliate.

Bristol Paul Handy Big Jack Overall Handy Vernon Tate The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America CIO

Jail Quarantine Halts Prisoner Intake in Botetourt County

In FinCastle Virginia the Botetourt county health board imposes a jail quarantine after a former inmate Eddie Hogan 20 showed meningitis symptoms. No new prisoners are admitted until the quarantine is lifted and arrested individuals taken to Roanoke city jail.

Fincastle Botetourt County C. E. Williamson Hogan Roanoke City

Custing of Bees Proves Costly

Delaware City reports Miss Eva F. Vandegrift faced about $1000 in losses after workmen used chemicals to exterminate a bee nest at her home. The chemicals exploded causing a house fire they failed to prevent.

Delaware City Del Eva F. Vandegrift

Remembering Reuben L Long A Middletown Community Loss

Reuben L Long known as Rube dies at 45 after wartime service and farming in BLOOM Virginia. He leaves a widow Mary Hulver a son Udell S Long and extended family. Funeral at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church draws large crowd. burial in St Johns Cemetery with Grange service.

Bloom Reuben L. Long Mary E. Hulver Rube St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Udell S. Long Charles Long Middletown County Thelma Haines Raymond L. Long Frank Long St. John’s St. John’s Church Page County Stephens City Winchester Maryland Washington, D. C Snyder Alleman Isaiah St. John's Cemetery Friendly Grove Milton Williams C. M. Rosenberger Paul Dodson Ellsworth Dodson Lester Pangle

Over a Million Visited Shenandoah National Park

Richmond report shows Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive drew 1,041,204 visitors in the year ending Sept 30. Park superintendent J R Lassiter and Virginia Conservation Commission chair Wilbur C Hall note the total exceeds effects of prior years and surpasses all other national parks.

Richmond Shenandoah National Park Wilbur C. Hall Virginia Conservation Commission J. R. Lassiter Luray Hall Sherandoah National Park Service State Commission Shenandoah

Entertain For Guests At Wedding

Social pages detail wedding plans for Irene Strode and James Luxford with out of town guests from Norfolk and Washington. Family ties span Clarke county to Virginia Beach as rehearsals, dinners, and queen festival pages unfold at Blue Ridge Summit and area homes.

Berryville J. R. Strode Irene Strode James Franklin Luxford Washington Elizabeth J. Brock Dorothy Runnells Norfolk Miss Strode Maude Angie Levi Irene Carr Levi Thomas B. Levi Clarke County Maj O. C. Luxford Luxford H. R. Woodhouse Virginia Beach Boyce Baptist Church

Power outage after dental extraction causes crash in Buffalo

Albert I. DeFreest, 45, drove home after tooth extraction and faintness caused him to crash into a pole. The collision toppled eleven nearby poles, knocked out lights at a house and street, and an electric power stand arded exploded. Four thousand workers were idled across eight plants as the outage spread.

William H. Marion DeFreest

Crossword puzzle clues and answer prompt from newspaper page

Reader puzzle lists across and down clues with partial hints and a note about the previous answer. Clues include definitions for curbed point beam therefore practical emblematic unit of an Indian of electrical resistance scoundrel and many others. The page references themed word play and a final line mentions Piste Ars sae Use.

Barbara Bell Patterns 1349 B and 1385 B Sizes 12–40

Barbara Bell pattern 1349 B covers sizes 12 to 20 with busts 30 to 38 and needs 3 yards of 54 inch material plus 13 yards of trim for size 14. Pattern 1385 B covers sizes 14 to 40 with busts 32 to 40 and requires 3 yards of material and 4% yards of fur trim for size 16. Send fifteen cents for the Barbara Bell Fall and Winter pattern book. Direct orders to the address in the box below.

Barbara Bell

Daughters Open Annual Meeting In Danville

The annual convention of the Virginia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy opens in Danville for a four day session with delegates from across the state. Mrs James Penn Jr presides as president of the Anne Eliza Johns Chapter. Col W M Kemper of Danville Military Institute delivers the principal address after a color guard guards the flags into the hall.

Danville Virginia United Daughters of the Confederacy James Penn, Jr Anne Eliza Johns W. M. Kemper Danville Military Institute Danville Grays, Coast Artillery Unit

Ex-Gov Cornwell To Speak At Memorial Service

A community memorial meeting is set for Sunday at Pleasant Grove Church with a 9 45 a m Sunday School, 11 a m preaching, and a 2 30 p m memorial on the old Mount Pleasant School grounds. Former Gov John J Cornwell of West Virginia will be principal speaker. A memorial marker will be placed at the school site. If weather turns bad, events move to Pleasant Grove Church. All are invited.

Pleasant Grove Church Mr. Spitzer Mount Pleasant Mellon John J. Cornwell West Virginia

Viola Good Found Guilty of Husband's Murder in Luray

Viola Good 72, a Black woman, was found guilty of murdering her husband John Good in Luray. The court fixed her punishment at 20 years in the penitentiary. State witnesses alleged she beheaded him with an ax.

Luray Viola Good John Good

Better Trained Ministry Seen Key For Rural Virginia Churches

A Virginia survey by B L Hummel finds need for more adequate religious education and better trained clergy in rural churches. Most ministers serve multiple congregations averaging 3.4, with many over six. morning attendance high but evening turnout drops. Results to be shared with 24 county ministerial associations.

Blacksburg Virginia B. L. Hummel State Agricultural Extension Division Virginia Rural Church Conference Board Hummel

Soup Crisis Prompts Chicago Restaurateurs Action

Duncan Hines told 10,000 at a convention that thin soup yields watery income and that many restaurants undervalue soup. He urged first class restaurateurs to give full consideration to the soup program.

Chicago Duncan Hines

Namesakes in Pittsburgh Family Medical Emergency

William Kelly rushed to hospital for emergency operation cared for by cousin Nurse Hildegard Kelly. Dr J C Kelly performed the operation, no familial relation to William.

Pittsburgh Kellys William Kelly Hildegard Kelly J. C. Kelly

Admiral Yarnell's Family Among 550 Refugees From China

Mrs. Harry Yarnell wife of the U S Asiatic fleet commander and her two grandsons were among 550 refugees brought from China today aboard the transport Chaumont.

Manila P.I Harry Yarnell U.S. Asiatic Fleet China Chaumont

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