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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1937

Page

5

Light Clarke Team Beaten By Warren

A Berryville High School team, light in weight, lost 23 to 0 at home to Warren County High School. Warren led 3 quarters before pulling away with a final burst, aided by a safety on a blocked punt. Skyles scored the first Warren touchdown, Marchi and Pomeroy added scores, with Marchi moving to backfield duties. Berryville shows improvement and fights through a season long outweighed.

Berryville Warren County High School Warren Marchi Pomeroy Skyles

Early Settler George Helm’s Grave Rediscovered and Marked

An old stone in Winchester bears a German inscription for George Helm born 1723 died 1769 aged 46. Helm, an early Stephens City lot owner, later held land on South Cameron Street, with his will recorded in 1769 and witnesses linked to the Reformed Church.

Leib George Helm G. B Frederick County Helm Stephensburg Stephens City Winchester Philip Bush Col John Hite W. R. Willis South Cameron Street Lord Fairfax Colonel Hite Frederick Conrad Robert Rutherford Henry Denny Reformed Church

Noted Baltimore Girl Betsy Patterson Rediscovered in Library Tale

The story centers on Betsy Patterson, the Baltimore girl who wed Jerome Bonaparte and faced royal friction with Napoleon. It follows Betsy’s pursuit of the Bonaparte name across two continents while mingling with figures like Jefferson Monroe Wellington and Astor.

Baltimore Susan Ertz Betsy Patterson Jerome Bonaparte Napoleon France Betsy Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Bonaparte Thomas Jefferson James Monroe Duke of Wellington John Jacob Astor England Miss Ertz New York Madame Claire Handley Library Nina East West Galaxy

A. L. F. Accepts No Stipulations On Peace Move

The C I O pressed the A F of L to send reps to a Washington peace conference on October 25 with or without commitments. Philip Murray said the C I O committee will meet Morrison in Washington with or without commitments as you prefer. If you decide to attend, advise me Pittsburgh.

Federation Executive Council Atlantic City N. J A. F. of Washington Philip Murray Frank Morrison Denver Pittsburgh

Election Ballot Procedures For Winchester Voters

Officials name the voting method, instructing voters to place a cross in four squares for chosen candidates. The Winchester ballot lists governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, House member, city treasurer, revenue, clerk, commonwealth's attorney, and city sergeant. Walter Shade challenges Clark M. Smith for clerk. Frederick county uses state and legislative ballot. Voting hours extend sunrise to sunset.

Winchester House of Delegates Commonwealth Walter Shade Clark M. Smith Frederick County Charles H. Harper J. Victor Arthur Harry W. Copenhaver

Youth Held After Doctor's Murder Confession

A youth confessed to luring Mrs. Littlefield with a doctored ride and theft of $250. He killed the elderly woman with a hammer as the car neared Portland Mo after a tip, then drove on before being stopped near North Arlington. The carriage contained the doctor’s unknown fate and a slain body in the rear of the sedan.

Holland Tunnel Dwyer Union Avenue Richmond Road North Arlington

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets Report Oct 16

Baltimore cattle hogs calves and sheep move mixed with gains over last Friday while Chicago market shows steady hogs and higher steers with varying sheep values. Philadelphia grain and produce hold steady with minor price shifts across poultry butter and eggs.

Baltimore Livestock Baltimore USDA Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr Philadelphia P. R

Wheat Market Decline As Rain Aids Outlook In-Region

Chicago wheat futures slid on Oct 16 as rain in the southeast US and better Australian weather spurred a sharp reaction. Liverpool prices fell 17.8 to 23.8 cents, export business stayed small at ~300,000 bushels, mostly Canadian. Closing quotes show declines then slight rally, with corn oats soybeans and lard trades noted.

Chicago Liverpool United States Australia

Stock Market Rebounds Amid Margin Hopes and European Calm

New York traders bought into the market lifting many issues from recent losses before late selling trimmed gains. Chrysler rose over three points after a recent drop, while coppers, steels, rails, oils and utilities were narrow. Transfers surpassed 1,300,000 shares as market optimism grows on potential margin relief and Italy Spain tensions easing.

New York Congress Europe Italy Spain Chrysler

Apple Market Shipping Point Report for October 14

Winchester and Martinsburg areas report light demand and about steady market. Barrels and Yorks trade at $2.05 per carload FOB. Staymans and Delicious varieties show minor prices from 75 cents to $1.09. Eastern crates list Staymans at $1.15, bulk rates vary. growers note heavy drop in Yorks, Staymans, Romes, and Winesaps in some orchards.

Winchester Martinsburg W. Va Yorks U. S Staymans U.S Romes U Yorks U. S Ganos U.S

Ministers Asked To Note Meeting

The Winchester Ministerial Association announces that all city pastors should preach tomorrow about the farewell and retirement meeting for Major James Mars of the Salvation Army. The event is at Grace Lutheran Church at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon October 24, and all Winchester ministers are invited.

Winchester

Two Banks Named County Depositories in West Virginia

The county court designated the Bank of Charles Town and the Jefferson Security Bank as depositories after increasing their bonds to 100000 and 30000 respectively. Both provide government or high grade bonds as collateral due to the Farmers Bank and Trust Company closing on August 31. Deposits totaled 40816.01 with 50000 in collateral bonds. interest on public funds is no longer required by law.

Charles Town W. VA Bank of Jefferson Security Bank Shepherdstown Jefferson Security Farmers Bank and Trust Company National Bank Newark

Duchess Tests New Lingerie at German Exhibition

The Duchess of Windsor viewed and tested artificial silk undergarments and other ersatz fabrics at the Creative Germany exhibition in Dusseldorf. The event drew attention as she and the Duke of Windsor arrived, with police delaying entry until the duke could reach the gate.

Dusseldorf Germany Duchess of Windsor Windsor Duke of Windsor

Auto Victim Returns Home After Weekend Crash

Sam Vincent, injured in a series of automobile crashes last weekend, has recovered enough to go home on Pennsylvania Avenue. His sister Mary Virginia Vincent, also hurt with a broken back, remains at the hospital with little change in condition though the family hopes for eventual recovery.

Sam Vincent Pennsylvania Avenue Mary Virginia Vincent

Five Die In Head-On Car Truck Crash Near Rushville

Five persons died and a sixth was critically injured in a head-on collision near Rushville Indiana between a passenger automobile and a heavy truck. Identified victims were Edward A Beckett and John H Hoke of Camp Point Illinois. two women and a small boy also perished. Estel Johnson of Indianapolis driver of the truck suffered a fractured skull and may die. All five dead were in the car. Johnson was trapped by the jammed steering wheel.

Rushville Ind Edward A. Beckett Camp Point Adams County Ill John H. Hoke Estel Johnson Indianapolis Hoke Johnson

Roosevelt Brother Divorce Granted in Pontiac Court

Mrs Dorothy Kemp Roosevelt was granted a divorce from G Hall Roosevelt brother of Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt. Circuit Judge H Russell Holland granted the decree citing extreme cruelty by the former Detroit banker and city controller.

Pontiac, Mich Dorothy Kemp Roosevelt G. Hall Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt H. Russell Holland Roosevelt Detroit

Man Trapped By Fire Rescued From Burning Dwelling

Firemen used ladders to rescue 73 year old Henry C. Merryman from the third floor of a burning house. Merryman suffered burns on hands and legs while attempting to extinguish the flames before the rescue. Five others escaped uninjured.

Baltimore Henry C. Merryman Merryman

Brighten Winter Kitchens With Cheerful Color Choice

Practical advice for easing winter blues by redesigning kitchens with washable yellows and creams. Suggests pale yellows to reflect light, cream woodwork, warm linoleum, blue accents, and light pink or gray combos to create a sunny, cheerful, affordable space. Encourages a bright, inviting family area.

Berryville Personal Brevities Note Hunt Guests and Local Events

Berryville Virginia October 16 Mr and Mrs Ralph Richardson of Chicago and Virginia reopen their Clark county home on their late mother Mrs John D Richardson estate. The Blue Ridge Hunt season begins November 1 with limited cub hunting due to rain and slippery conditions. Mrs Franklin Kenworthy hosts tomorrow near Pudcellville with guests from Washington Loudoun and Clarke counties. Additional items include social visits and a delegate appointment for Miss Alice Grubbs to the State convention of the Order of Kings Daughters and Sons in Warrenton October 26 28.

Berryville Ralph Richardson Chicago Virginia Clark County John D. Richardson Richardson Blue Ridge Hunt Franklin Kenworthy Pudcellville Washington Loudoun Clarke Counties Joseph F. Moore Nannie Thomas S.S. Thomas Annie Stribling John B. Neill Alice Grubbs the Order of King’s Daughters and Sons Warrenton Grubbs Golden Rule Circle

Tyrone Power Stars in Thin Ice at Capitol Theatre

Sonja Henie and Tyrone Power headline a Twentieth Century Fox musical triumph set against Alpine scenery. The film Thin Ice opens at the Capitol Theatre Monday with lavish song and dance numbers and a dazzling winter backdrop.

Sonja Henie Tyrone Power Twentieth Century-Fox Capitol Theatre

Washington woman visits aunt in weekend visit

Mrs. James W. Suddath of Washington spends the weekend with her aunt Mrs. John B. Neill.

James W. Suddath Washington John B. Neill

Lightin' Crandall at Hable's Palace with Painted Stallion

Bob Steele stars in Lightin Crandall shown at the Palace today only. Quick shooting and fast riding promise exciting western action. The serial The Painted Stallion featuring Ray Corrigan and Hoot Gibson begins, with a Fox News Reel and a noted supporting cast including Charles Winninger Louis Hovich Rubinoff and Tony Martin.

Bob Steele Crandall Ray Corrigan Hoot Gibson Charles Winninger Louis Hovich Rubinoff Tony Martin Fox News

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Light Clarke Front Royal High School Daar John S. Miller A. L. F. Acepts Baltimore Grain Stock Market Report Allied Chemical Can Radiator Am. Smelters Am. Tel Tel Anaconda Baltimore and Ohio Beth. Steel Consol. Edison Corn Products Gen. Electric Gen. Motors Va.-Caro Woolworth Apple Oe Tires Margaret Red Firestone Auto Supply & Service N. Main St Geo. T. Barnsley Mgr C. T. A. McCormick Baron Baroness Zedenco Devorzak Edward G. Butler Rose MacDonald Joel Childs John Richardson Prederick Malcolm Taylor Taylor Grace Episcopal Church Grand Entertainment In Capitol Hable’s Palace Maytag and Anderson Winchester Front Royal Winchester Furniture CO Main St Westinghouse Automatic Northern Virginia Power Co MUGGS_AND_ SKEETER By Wally Bishop Ids Rell Anders
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