Stephens City Senior Class Elects Officers and Plans Thanksgiving
The Stephens City High School senior class elected officers led by President Margaret Grim and Vice President Jean Smallwood. They announce a Thanksgiving party, announce 23 seniors with more expected, and note sponsors and activities including the library staff and Glee Club. Junior and sophomore classes also report elected officers and Red Cross efforts. F. F. A. notes and plans include gifts for trips to Kansas City and pig purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Hovermale
C. B. Stickley
DeHaven
Rhodes
Wall
Ayler
Margaret Grim
Jean Smallwood
Anne Thomas Stickley
Betty Wohlford
Red Cross
Emma Gold Swimley
Ada Lea Ritenour
Dorothy Herrell
Shirley Lillard
Dorothy Lemley
Washington
Winchester
Rice
Jack McAboy
Robert Russell
Helen Carper
Betty Hack
Martha Richards
Ruth Hausenfluck
Elsie Edwards
Anderson
F. F. A. News
Stephens City
Kansas City
Ferman Perry
Mr. Wall
Higher Wages Set for Merchant Marine Crews
Minimum monthly wages from 35 to 390 dollars will take effect November 1 for officers and crews on 155 federally subsidized ships. The Maritime Commission under Joseph P. Kennedy orders improved living conditions for 10 000 seamen, stating reports of vermin infestations and poor ventilation must end. Kennedy cites seamen grievances about wages and discipline as drivers for the reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maritime Commission
Bell Boys
Joseph P. Kennedy
Commission
Kennedy
Notice of Master Commissioner reference in Dawes estate
In Frederick County Virginia the circuit court orders reference to a Master Commissioner to identify heirs and distribute funds from the estate of B M Dawes. The commissioner's notice sets November 8, 1937, at Court Square Winchester to attend with records and evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Virginia
B. M. Dawes
W. B. M. Dawes
L. R. Dettra
Admr
Winchester
No. 17
Court Square
W.E. Edwards
Herbert S. Larrick
P. Q
Jap Women To Serve As Police
Tokyo officials report the Metropolitan Police Board may recruit women to fill policing vacancies due to men serving in the military. The board argues that the strongest of the weaker sex could be more useful than the weakest of the stronger sex, with women already handling taxis gasoline stations and bus conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Metropolitan Police Board
Evening Star delivery notice for Winchester subscribers
If you do not receive the Evening Star in Winchester, call Postal Telegraph for prompt delivery at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
County Children To Help In Red Cross Accident Campaign
Two thousand eight hundred and seventy six check lists on common farm hazards will be issued to county school children starting Monday October 25. Parents are urged to cooperate as Red Cross teams promote home and farm safety and fire prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Star
Good Turn Sparks Marital Paper in Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa Alexander Starcevich 49 and Mildred Sheehan 34 sought a marriage license with Mildred's ex husband Frank Sheehan signing as a witness. He said he wanted to help them and offered the witness signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Alexander Starcevich
Mildred Sheehan
Frank Sheehan
Sheehan
Thaw predicts political change and cites Europe
Thaw urges a Labour led national government to foster cooperation. He cites England’s Labour experience and warns of unrest in France while praising General Nathan Bedford Forrest as the Civil War’s greatest general, challenging Virginia views on Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Labor
England
France
Thaw
Germany
Forrest
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Virginia
Lee
Rainfall Totals and Averages for Year and Month
The report shows yesterday’s 24 hour precipitation at .51 inches. October to date totals are 4.95 inches and year to date is 42.27 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1936 list January 2.46 February 1.97 March 3.03 April 3.07 May 3.65 June 3.63 July 3.35 August 3.59 September 2.91 October 2.91 November 2.31 December 2.40. The annual average rainfall at Research Laboratory over 24 years is 34.74 inches.
Thaw Stays Aboard Vessel En Route to Baltimore
The Thaw remained aboard for most of the day and continued toward Baltimore aboard the vessel in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
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Rive
Eialiis Teela
Cap baLsin Us
Ene
Ula
Loudoun St
Harry Sherman
Ae P Lee
Charles Cook
Agnes Grubbs
E Wim Charles Cook
Agnes A Betty Ity
Cae
Aesley
Julia Steele
William Harris
Pappy
Slim, and Curley
Frederick
Mr. DeHaven
Miss Brown
Goodrich Super Deluxe
Cammer Tire CO
Braddock and
Boscawen Sts
Frederick H. Brooke
Girl Scouts of America
Washington, D. C
Savannah
Brooke
Herbert H. Hoover
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Fire Dept
William J. Stryker
Oscar Lewis
South End Fire Co
Fred Forney
Friendship Fire Co
Bill Armel
Rouss Fire Co
Taylor Barr
Sarah Zane Fire Co
American Red Cross
Gamza & Wool
Raylass
Winchester, Va
Solenberger’s Hardware Store
Grits Uo
Banquer
Kang
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