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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1937

Page

3

Baseball News Briefs from Yankees Giants Game

Inning by inning recap shows Yankees and Giants exchange innings with no early scoring. Key moments include Lazzeri singles, Crosetti and Danning doubles, and Gehrig homering in the ninth with Hoag and Selkirk contributing later. Pitcher changes and fielding highlights mark a tense contest.

Yankees Lazzeri Andrews Crosetti Hubbell Whitehead McCarthy Giants Rolfe Danning Hopper Dimaggio Bartell Gehrig Dickey Leiber Selkirk Eee Hoag Jake Powell Andrews Powell Kemp Wicker Moore Ott DiMaggiio Righ Field

VPI Livestock Team Members Injured In Crash

Seven members of the Virginia Tech livestock judging team continued to Columbus after a crash in Glen Daniel near Beckley West Virginia one team member remained in hospital with severe facial lacerations. The other team members sustained minor injuries and were en route to meet the 4 H dairy judging and safety demonstration squads from Prince William Appomattox and Gloucester counties to participate in state fair events and demonstrations.

Blacksburg R. A. Sandy J. M. Huffman Rockingham County F. H. Neel Tazewell R. E. Buckley Frederick R. F. Hutcheson Gloucester W. B Besley Fairfax Virginia Prince William Gilbert Rollings Harris Collins Selwyn Smith Appomattox County Elwin Colwell Mervyn Williamson Old Dominion F. D. Cox Prince William County R. G. Connelly R P. Keithly Agricultural Extension Division P. R Reaves Virginia Tech Columbus

Simple Funeral Rites For J W Lodge In White Hall

Funeral services were held at the Lodge home in White Hall Frederick County for J W Lodge a well known farmer and landowner who died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital. The Rev H Amoss and others led prayers scripture and hymns including Abide With Me How Firm a Foundation and Lead Kindly Light. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers led by Harry Boyles Eugene Anderson and others.

John W. Lodge White Hall Frederick County H. Amoss Bunker Hill W. V White Hall Methodi “>Copal Church, Assisted By Ires Herman McKay Vot Street Methodist Episcore Amos Lodge Mount Hebron Cemetery Harry Boyles Eugene Anderson Charles Brown Alvin Dick Roy Bageant Charles Dawson Albert L. Anderson C. William Lamp Benjamin F. Hubbard Edward W. Grant Ellis Rees Edgar Smoke Brooks Taylor Edgar Collins Grover Teets

Rocky Joe Freed Of Witchcraft Charge In Virginia Trial

In Clintwood Virginia on October 8 Rocky Joe Stanley an 83 year old cattle doctor was freed after a trial judge dismissed a warrant charging him with calling Aunt Jane Dutton a witch The case hinged on a single witness Alec Mullins who testified about Rocky Joe mentioning witchcraft and his claim of being a doctor against such tales The defense sought dismissal arguing the term witch isn’t insulting and does not breach the peace. the court agreed and the charge was dismissed leaving Aunt Jane bewildered and Rocky Joe free of the accusation.

Clintwood Rocky Joe” Stanley Jane” Dutton Cumberland Rocky Joe Callie Friends Alec Mullins Mullins Jane Bee Joe Commonwealth J. C. Smith G. Mar. French W. B. Phipp

Evening Star Delivery Notice for Winchester Readers

Subscribers who miss the Evening Star in Winchester may request prompt delivery from Cab POSTAL TELEGRAPH with no charge for the service.

Winchester

Italy rejects Franco British invitation for three power conference

Bulletin items report Italy rejecting the Franco British invitation for a three power conference on withdrawing Italian volunteers from the Spanish Civil War. Also notes Dr. E S Garr will be placed in a hospital for mental treatment after indictment for Brig. Gen. H H Denhardt’s slaying. Mussolini Jr plans to visit President Roosevelt before a return to New York. Joseph Scofic, an inmate transfer, was shot during an escape attempt in Cheboygan Michigan.

Italy Paris LA Grange E. 8. Garr Roy Jack Garr H. H. Denhardt Shelbyville H. B. Blaydes New York Vittorio Mussolini Benito Mussolini Washington Roosevelt Conte de Savoia Cheboygan, Mich Joseph Scofic Northern Michigan Marquette

State Portrays Link Between Officers in Tampa Slain Case

In Bartow Florida on October 9 the State pressed new evidence to connect six former Tampa officers to second degree murder in a triple flogging and abduction outside the police station.

Bartow Fla Tampa

Mountain State Festival Ends With Giant Parade

A crowd of about 100000 packed Elkins for the Mountain State Forest Festival climax as Queen Silvia VIII rode a towering float escorted by 30 princesses and 15 bridesmaids. W. Grady Whitman estimated the turnout as the largest in festival history with Governor Holt present.

Elkins W. Va Silvia VIII Jane Greer Morgantown Mountain State W. Grady Whitman Holt Kump Greenbrier Military School West Virginia University Fairmont State Teachers College Owens-Illinois Huntington Celanese Cumberland, Md

Fourteen Sentenced to Death in Russia For Alleged Anti Government Acts

In Moscow on October 9 fourteen people were sentenced to death for alleged anti government activities in southern Russia. Fourteen others were reported executed in northern and eastern Russia.

Moscow Russia

Mystery Ice Cream Without a Name at Brooks Pharmacy

A new unnamed ice cream flavor at Brooks Pharmacy offers a $25 prize for the best name. Coupons and full details are available, with contact by phone 765 for more information and satisfaction in service.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Killing Frost Fails To Come In Western Virginia Forecast

Weather bureau predicted a killing frost in western Virginia but clouds kept temperatures from dropping. The Winchester Research Laboratory thermometer reached 35.4 degrees. Forecasters urged patience, saying frost likely between October 5 and 25, usually around October 10.

Weather Bureau Virginia Winchester Research Laboratory Associated Press Cumberland Frostburg New York Albany N. Y McKeever Old Forge Adirondacks Boston New England Berkshires Vermont

Last Rites For Mrs Williams Funeral Of Woolen Manufacturer

The funeral of the late Mrs Margaret Ann Williams wife of J Hunter Williams a well known retired woolen manufacturer occurred yesterday afternoon at the family home on Millwood road. Rev Ronald S Wilson pastor of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church led the service and read Bible selections including her favorite hymn Jesus Lover of My Soul. Interment followed at the family plot.

Margaret Ann Williams J. Hunter Williams Millwood Road Ronald S. Wilson Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church St. James Jesus

Mount Hebron Cemetery Burial With Church Pallbearers

A funeral service at Mount Hebron Cemetery featured a grave covered by many oral tributes from friends. Pallbearers were members of the Presbyterian Church, including Frank B. Crawford Bruce Slonaker H. C. Brooks Fred B. Boyd J. Henry Moling Jr. and Calvin M. Martin.

Mount Hebron The Presbyterian Church Frank B. Crawford Bruce Slonaker 8. C. Brooks Fred 8. Boyd J. Henry Moling, Jr Calvin M. Martin

Fox Cameras District Apple Industry Scene Production

Cameramen of the Fox Movie tone Company will film Frederick county apple orchards and the National Fruit Product Company plant operations next week. Andrew Bell says the footage will show the county apple industry to audiences nationwide through many theatre screenings.

Fox Movietone Company Frederick County National Fruit Product Company Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce R. F. Nelson State Chamber of Commerce Richmond Bell

Sunday School Rally at Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School hosts a 9 30 rally with the Men's Bible Class orchestra and choir joining a program honoring boys girls and adults for year long attendance and achievements. Rev Dr B F Bieber of Washington DC will speak and all Sunday School members are urged to attend.

Sunday School Grace Lutheran Church B. F. Bieber Washington, D. C Sunday School of Grace Church C. Worthington Lowe

Pickers Tickets Print at Star Office Now

Government notice announces that pickers tickets are printed at the Star Office. Call or visit for details on distribution and pickup procedures.

Star Office

New Book On The Guggenheims At The Library

Harvey O Connor profiles Meyer Guggenheim and sons in The Guggenheim Dynasty detailing a Swiss immigrant who built a vast industrial empire. The narrative traces 1847 arrival in Philadelphia, lace import trade, Civil War supply work, and the family’s modern monument through extensive research and archives.

Guggenheims Harvey O'Connor Philadelphia Meyer Guggenheim Switzerland Guggenheim Rele

Youth Killed In Clarke County Crash

The accident left Poston dead and another man seriously injured. Funeral for Poston set Sunday at Endora funeral home Berryville with burial at Green Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his parents a sister and three brothers all of Clarke county. The injured man is a son of Mr Hummer and the late V4 Hummer. State Officer George F. Miller led the district investigation.

H. I. Pifer Hummer Poston George F. Miller Clarke County Young Poston Endora Berryville L. A. Parker The Baptist Church T Terment Green Hill Cemetery Elizabeth Hut Claude Edward Clifton Poston Nora Dewer V43

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