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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

6

Virginia to Dedicate Scott Stadium with prep guest squads

Special to The Star from Charlottesville reports Virginia will dedicate Scott Stadium at 2:30 p m with the Cadet corps arriving by train. Football squads from twenty Virginia high and preparatory schools will attend as guests, including Danville Military Institute Fork Union Military Academy and Fishburne. Alumni are invited to a Cabell Hall mass meeting. Thomas Virginia captain may shift to quarterback with Wager and Brewer also in consideration for the lineup.

Charlottesville V. M. I.virginia Scott Tadium Lexington Montio Guard United States Virginia Preamit James G. Driver Danville Military Institute Fork Union Military Academy Fishburne Military School Episcopal Pa McGuire's School Mer Staunton Military Pate Shenae Valley School Waveley Eedberry For- See Viginia Episcopal Cabell Hall Sprak

Johnson to Manage Senators for 1932 Season

Washington Baseball Club president Clark Griffith announced Walter Johnson will again manage the team for a one year contract. Johnson, who just finished a three year term, is praised for discipline and leadership though the club finished third behind the Athletics and Yankees. Griffith plans minor league additions and trades to bolster the staff and lineup, with Joe Judge availability unchanged.

Washington Baseball Club Walter Johnson Clark Griffith Johnson Nats Griffith Athletics Yankees Philadelphia New York Marberry Crowder Jones Fischer Liska Joe Judge Joel Kuhél Judge

Pullman Berth Schedules For Two Suspended

The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until May 13 1932 charges by the Pullman Company raising berth rates for two occupants. The plan would add 20 percent of the lower berth fare when a second passenger occupies any berth or a sleeping car section, with no current charge for a second passenger beyond valid tickets.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Pullman Company

Tariff Proposal Sparks Hypothetical State Wealth Debate

The remark questions the idea that a protective tariff would make everyone rich and suggests a provocative alternative: granting each state a tariff to multiply national wealth, implying a 48fold increase. The comment uses a hypothetical to critique tariff logic and test its broader economic implications.

Yorktown Sesquicentennial Programs Available

The Winchester Chamber of Commerce announces a large supply of Yorktown Sesquicentennial programs for October 16 17 18 and 19 at Yorktown Virginia. Andrew Bell secretary says the programs may be picked up at the Capitol Theatre office by anyone desiring them.

Winchester Chamber of Commerce Yorktown Andrew Bell Commerce Capitol Theatre

Many Kinds of Asters and Their Origins

Over 250 species of asters native to temperate regions and abundant across the United States. They belong to the Compositae family and are named for the star like flower shape. The China aster is also in the Compositae family and comes from China.

United States China

Army and Navy Football Tickets Set for Charity Game

Annapolis announced prices for the Army Navy game on December 12 at Yankee Stadium. Grandstand seats cost 5 and box seats 10 with proceeds to the unemploy ment relief fund. Col J B Ruppert donated use of the arena.

Annapolis Army-Navy Yankee Stadium New York Col. J. B. Ruppert Salvation Army

Strasburg Plays Ball On Sundays

John Lee Krider replies to Mrs. A M Smith of Toms Brook Va about Sunday baseball near her county noting games are played in Strasburg within six miles. He defends Sabbath keeping and mentions Winchester criticism from The Winchester Star.

the Star A. M. Smith Toms Brook Winchester Winchester Star Christ

Swedish Nightingale Sues Otto Kahn for $500000

Lydia Lindgren known as the Swedish Nightingale sues Otto Kahn in New York City for 500000 dollars. She claims Kahn promised rewards for dropping a slander suit she filed against fellow opera singer Julia Claussen.

Lydia Lindgren Otto Kahn New York City Mme. Lindgren Kahn Julia Claussen

Hoover Appeals for Proper Assistance

A humane call from President Hoover urges renewed generosity toward the deserving, stressing that aid serves the nation’s moral fabric and social welfare.

MartinsburgHigh seeks Waynesboro clash after Morgantown loss

Martinsburg High Coach Glenn blames the defeat on over anxiousness a weakened line and faulty generalship ahead of the Co V A L contest with Waynesboro in Waynesboro. The team showed early promise but faltered after the first touchdown.

Martinsburg W.va Morgantown High School Martinsburg High Waynesboro High Waynesboro Glenn Mountaineer

Negro Slayer of Four in Maryland Case on Grand Jury List

Orphan Jones a 60 year old black farm hand confessed to killing Taylorsville farmer Green Davis 55 his wife 38 and two daughters Elizabeth 15 and Mary Lee 13 with a shotgun and pistol. He was moved to Baltimore for safe keeping as State's Attorney Godfrey Child prepares the case for a Monday grand jury after a 16 hour interrogation.

Associated Press Snow Hill Orphan Jones Taylorsville Baltimore Godfrey’ Child Grand Jones Grilli Green Davis Elizabeth Mary Lee Child

President Hoover to address unemployed relief drive

President Hoover will radio address from Fort Monroe Virginia on Sunday night to launch the emergency unemployment committee appeal for local relief funds. He will go to Annapolis Saturday and sail aboard the USS Arkansas for the Yorktown Sesquicentennial celebration, with the address set between six and six thirty.

Associated Press Washington Hoover Fortress Monroe Annapolis Arkansas Yorktown

Socialistic Belief and Communism Defined

The text describes communism as a socialist doctrine based on Marxist aims. It asserts collective ownership of production and a dictatorship of the proletariat by the working class to establish a socialist state.

Odd Wedding Attire Echoes Past Marriages in England

At a wedding in Sheield England Sir William Ellis wore the suit he wore at his own wedding 42 years ago. The bride wore the dress once worn by Lady Filis and featured pearls and jewelry belonging to Lady Ellis's grandmother.

Wilson Sheield England William Ellis Lady Filis Lady Ellis

First New England Homes

Pine boarded walls and ceilings were commonly used in early New England homes. The woodwork often remained unfinished, sometimes rubbed with oil or wax, preserving the wood’s natural color. Paint or stain appeared much later, around 1740.

New England

Wife Preservers Fresh Dish Cloths For Health

Fresh dish cloths and tea towels help hygiene. Wives say washing airing and sunning daily keeps them clean and ready for use.

Ford car praised for safety comfort and value

A university connected motorist and others praise Ford for safety, comfort, driving pleasure, economy, and long life. The reviewer notes owning eleven cars over twenty years with eight in mid price and one at three thousand dollars, choosing Ford for its low price and enduring satisfaction.

Ford

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