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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1937
Page
5
A shaken claim that dissolving Bayer Aspirin works quickly to relieve headache rheumatism neuritis sciatica and related pains. It notes cost of 15¢ a dozen tablets and urges taking two tablets with water and repeating as directed for rapid relief.
In Los Angeles during a deposition in a $2,900 counting suit, private detective Thomas Warren Jr. testifies he used a listening device on exfiancee Jean MacDonald to gauge love for him or money. Mrs. Pearl Antibus sues Warner Sr. for $1.26 million for alleged damages after a raid on her home in a bid to find Warren.
The Red Cross reports 796 499 people trained since 1914 as life saving methods become standard in the U S and abroad. Local youths taught include Lester Arnold Jr Janet Lovett Pavey Lupton and many others with junior and senior life savers listed by name.
Alf M. Landon, speaking by radio from Topeka, accuses President Roosevelt of seeking and wielding too much power and declares the time to act has come. He argues government reorganization concentrates federal employees under the President and urges bipartisan counsel for practical governance.
Ed Schlaegter hammered the jail door shouting for entry. Keeper Steckler refused while Schlaegter argued he should be jailed. Judge Marion Rice fined him 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced him to 180 days on the penal farm, later suspended.
The four powers Italy Germany Portugal oppose immediate withdrawal of foreign troops without belligerent rights for forces of Valencia and Salamanca. Franco favored. Soviet Russia opposes. Britain and France reportedly back the bloc but avoid responsibility. London non intervention sub committee to meet in final session with slim prospects of a Spaniards only settlement.
Ministers in Winchester named committees to run a two day preaching mission set for November 17 and 18. Lay members from Protestant churches will serve across groups including publicity, music, entertainment and youth. A related eight day mission will follow in each city church with eminent Virginia ministers slated to speak.
The Rev. Ronald S. Wilson of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church leads a prayer meeting at 7 30 this evening as the third in a home missions lecture series titled Secular Civilization and the Christian. The week of prayer for self denial and missions begins next Sunday across the Southern Presbyterian Church with various group prayer meetings organized by the Women's Auxiliary. A Friday night study series for young people's groups is led by the Rev. Julian Owen of Clearbrook. attendance reached 42 last Friday.
Shenandoah Motor Company president Mr. Schutte predicts unusually strong fall automobile buying based on a flood of advance orders for the upcoming 1938 Chevrolet. He notes preferred delivery status for orders before the October 23 public announcement and anticipates a record crowds on announcement day.
In Barkhamsted Connecticut on October 20 Francis Hill aged 20 and Marjorie Maydon aged 15 were decapitated by a train after leaving sealed letters to their parents. Authorities report the tragedy occurred on a railway line with no immediate motive disclosed.
Major George Marshall divisional commander of the Salvation Army and Mrs. Marshall of Baltimore will conduct a service at the Congregational Christian Church at 11 o'clock Sunday morning October 24. All are invited.
A brief notice stating there is no charge for prompt postal telegram delivery service. The fragment mentions Evening oeinchester and a free delivery option.
Berryville notes show Dr. Roper from Richmond and Dr. Anderson to lecture on venereal diseases at Hawthorne Library hosted by Clarke County Nurse Association. Local doctors, county nurse Miss Branch Grove, and various visitors from Philadelphia, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, and Louisville are mentioned along with club meetings and social events across Clarke County through October.
Mr and Mrs John A Chew of New York and Virginia reopen Ellwood for fall guests. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Leon H Ryan of Newark Del The Chews and guests toured Skyline Drive and tea at Mrs A P Thomson Hawthorne. Future visitors include Mr and Mrs Norman Rockwell of New York, the artist.
Walter F. Grant of West Terre Haute Indiana captured by Spanish insurgents last February while flying for the Loyalists. He is the son of Reverend Martin L. Grant, minister formerly based in Marion and Indianapolis.
Rainfall figures show 24 hour total ending 5 p m yesterday at 61 inches. October to date 4.95 inches and year to date 42.27 inches. A 34 year average from 1913 to 1936 lists monthly means led by June 3.63 and August 3.59 inches, with 34 year annual average 34.74 inches at Winchester Research Laboratory.
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