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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1937

Page

10

Parliament That Edward Opened Is Closed By George

London October 22 King George VI closed today a historic session opened last November 3 by his brother the Duke of Windsor. His proroguing message cited air and sea attacks on Chinese noncombatants and praised the defense forces while stressing efforts to isolate Spain. On Tuesday the king will reopen Parliament in person in the Lords with expectation he may read the throne speech.

London George VI Duke of Windsor Hailsham Spain House of Lords

Runaway Horse Jumps Over Auto

A runaway rag-wagon horse broke loose from a wagon in Philadelphia and leaped over a moving car. Fairmount Park guards restrained the animal but the motorist continued driving.

Philadelphia Fairmount Park

Offer Chinese Cash To Quit

Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese forces raised the surrender offer to Chinese soldiers from 0.294 to 1.471 Chinese dollars per man. The aerial leaflets present the new proposition after the first offer drew no response. The Chinese ante rose from one dollar to five in currency terms.

Shanghai

One Man Justice at Hable's Palace Today

Charles Starrett stars in One Man Justice at Hable's Palace Theatre today with Dick Tracy cartoons and comedy on the program. Gene Autry sings in Yodelin Kid from Pine Ridge at Hable's Palace Saturday with Ray Corrigan and Hoot Gibson in The Painted Stallion and a round-up of new stars and songs.

Charles Starrett Peter B. Kyne Hables Palace Theatre Ridin Dick Tracy Gene Autry Palace Kid Pine Ridge Hable’s Palace Theatre Ray Corrigan Hoot Gibson

Automobile Accident Claimed On Wrong Street

In Baltimore James Street and George Street were cited as the location of a pedestrian John Carter collision with a car. Carter testified he had a note stating the accident occurred on John Street. The court found the automobile driver not to blame.

Baltimore John Carter James Street George Street Carter John Street

Dresslers Visit Fort Monroe Couple This Weekend

Mr and Mrs C B Dressler of Fort Monroe Virginia arrived today to spend the weekend with Capt and Mrs D M Sprinkle of National Avenue.

Testimony On Other Deaths To Be Submitted

In Cincinnati on October 22 the prosecution of Anna Marie Hahn for the murder of 78 year old Jacob Wagner won the right to present testimony about the deaths of other elderly men suspected of murder for gain. Judge Bells allowed more witnesses to be heard, saying the state’s evidence for Wagner’s poisoning death is complete. The ruling will affect the defense strategy and prompted a brief recess for objections.

Cincinnati Anna Marie Hahn Jacob Wagner Common Pleas Charles 8 Bells Dudley M. Outcalt Wagner

Winchester Little Theatre plans elections and meeting

Mrs. Burr P. Harrison and the executive council announce the annual election of officers and directors and an organization meeting for the Winchester Little Theatre. The session is scheduled for Wednesday October 27 at 7 30 pm in the Handley Library. All former members and dramatics enthusiasts are urged to attend as the first of a year long series of meetings to discuss the winter program and future plays.

Burr P. Harrison Winchester Little Theatre Handley Library Little Theatre

Windsors Visit Hitler During German Tour

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor concluded a 13 day German tour by meeting Chancellor Adolf Hitler at Berchtesgaden. They arrived in Der Fuehrer’s limousine and drove to Koenigsee for a 40 minute scenic tour before dining with Hitler and Dr. Robert Ley, head of the German labor front.

Berchtesgaden Germany Duke and Duchess of Windsor Adolph Hitler der Furhrer Koenigsee Windsors Hitler Robert Ley

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