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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1938

Page

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Judge ends Jersey City deportations in Hague case

Federal Judge William Clark orders an end to Jersey City deportations and restrains Mayor Frank Hague and officials from interfering with CIO speech rights in parks and on streets. The ruling urges a modified public censorship plan and notes no proof connecting officials to bans on private meeting halls.

Clark Hague Newark N. J William Clark Jersey City Frank Hague CIO Third United States Circuit Court of Appeals American Civil Liberties Union

Hungarians to Send New Note on Slovakia Claims

Budapest dispatch reports the Hungarian cabinet will issue a new note to Czechoslovakia on disputed Slovakia areas. Observers expect severe terms and immediate staged occupation if Prague rejects mediation by Germany and Italy. The ministers aim to force withdrawal and allow Hungarian entry to the contested zones.

Budapest Czechoslovakia Hungary Prague Germany Italy Slovakia

History repeats itself as bicycle clubs return

MA Winchester recalls a past era when bicycle clubs flourished among youths. He notes the fad faded but is resurfacing now and expresses hope that youngsters today enjoy as much fun as their grandparents did and deserve credit for keeping tradition alive.

Daladier Seeks Understanding With Germany En Marche

Premier Daladier told a packed audience that radical socialist party sees reasons for mutual esteem with Germany and France. He signaled willingness to drop Soviet mutual assistance pacts to reach an accord and pursue colonial expansion instead of contesting Nazi leadership, and expected entente with Italy.

Robert B. Parker Marseille Daladier Radical-Socialist Germany France Soviet Russia Europe Prance

Catholic Women Council Closes With Labor Policy Critique

At Biloxi Mississippi the National Council of Catholic Women wrapped its annual meeting with resolutions praising the national labor relations act and urging unity among labor leaders. The group also backed Hulls reciprocal trade policy and the federal neutrality act and chose new officers led by Mrs Earl Reynolds. Miss Mary Merrick received the Siena medal for her work with the Christ Child Society aiding needy children.

Biloxi Miss National Council of Catholic Women Hull Earl 3. Reynolds Chicago M. Pauline Casey Scranton Thomas Dignan Glasgow Mont Stephen J. Gaffney Portland J. W. McCollum Gainesville Fla Theta Phi Alpha Mary Merrick

Urges Support For Robertson Urges Support For Robertson

Capt. Frank M. Wray chairman of Clarke County Democratic committee calls Clarke County voters to back Congressman A Willis Robertson for reelection to the Seventh District House seat. Robertson faces Republican Charles C Leap in the November 8 general election.

Berryville Frank M. Wray Clarke County Democratic Committee A. Willis Robertson House of Representatives Charles C. Leap Capt. Wray Major Robertson Clarke

Four Held in Mysterious Slaying at Glynn County Church

Brunswick Georgia October 27 four suspects Henry J Cofer and W H Cofer resort operators on St Simons Island and two Negroes George Clayborn and Willie Looney were charged with murder in the February 5 slaying of Dr Charles H Lee rector of Christ Church. Clayborn confessed saying the Cofers hired them. Lee 71 native of West Virginia and second cousin of Robert E Lee.

Brunswick St. Simon's Island Charles H. Lee Historic Christ Church J. E. Register Henry J. Cofer W. H. Cofer George Clayborn Willie Looney Register Clayborn W. Ben Gibbs Jimmy Bisson Willie Cofers Washington, Ga George W. Owens Cofer Brothers Cleyborn Henry Cofer Dr. Lee W.H. Cofer St. Simon’s Pier Lee Register Sail Cleyborn G. C. Durand Sea Island School Glynn County West Virginia Robert E. Lee

Moonshining case ends without verdict in Harrisonburg

In Harrisonburg Virginia after three and a half hours of deliberation the jury could not reach a verdict in the liquor case of Ollie Windle and Ray Pingley alleged Frederick county moon shiners. Judge John Paul may impanel a new jury later this term. Also Lee Elsea pleaded guilty to operating a still and received three years probation while Melvin Patton was sentenced to nine months for automobile theft after taking a Baltimore car and abandoning it in Clarke county.

The Star Harrisonburg Ollie Windle Ray Pingley Frederick County U. S John Paul Pingley Windle Mt. Falls Patton Baltimore Clarke County

Dayton Schools Close Amid $61,936 Deficit

Dayton 34 000 public pupils face six weeks without classes athletics books or football after the City Board of Education voted to close seven high schools five junior highs 44 elementary schools and 17 kindergartens. Superintendent Landis said reopening could be Dec 3 if $240 000 quarterly foundation funds arrive, extending operation to Jan 1.

Dayton City Board of Education E. N. Dietrich Columbus Emerson Landis

Missing Chauffeur Held For Larceny

A 38 year old chauffeur missing since Tuesday with 119050 of his employer's jewelry was arrested in New York on grand larceny charges. Detective Jane Green said George Fleming was apprehended after the jewels vanished from a 5000 limousine owned by Edward N Townsend Jr. The jewelry, including a diamond ring pawned for 75, was recovered. Fleming admitted spending the money in a drinking bout with four men.

New York Janes Green George Fleming Edward N. Townsend, Jr Fleming Green

Lost Cocker Spaniel Nicodemus Re­ward

Black cocker spaniel named Nicodemus lost. Collar shows Thompson. Reward offered. Notify Mrs. Harry R. Kern Jr at phone 1023.

Nicodemus Thompson Harry .R. Kern, Jr

Kerry Keith Premier Fashion at Gray & Eddys Tomorrow

Hollywood designed outfits showcased at Gray & Eddys with a 8 o'clock premiere night. Rags batteries radiators buy sell and repair services listed with phone numbers and local business names included.

Gray & Eddy’s Winchester Junk Co Fairfax Lane Mason Taxi

Hitler Tours Moravia in Munich Pact Lands Visit

Adolf Hitler toured southern Moravia in lands annexed to Germany under the Munich peace. In a public address at Nikolsburg he recalled the 1866 Nikolsburgs pact ending the Austro-Prussian war and proclaimed that Germans will never be separated again.

Nikolsburg Germany Adolf Hitler Moravia Munich Hitler

Bronze Memorial Tablet To Be Unveiled By Lutherans

Lutherans in Winchester plan a 3 PM Sunday unveiling of a bronze memorial tablet on the wall of the old stone church in the Lutheran Cemetery Mt. Hebron. The marker honors German Lutheran pioneers starting with Josst Hite in 1732 and honors descendants across the land. Dr. Alfred D. Henkel led the effort and is a descendant of Rev. Anthony Jacob Henkel, a 1717 immigrant.

Winchester Shenandoah Valley Josst Hite Jost Heydt Alfred D. Henkel Henkel Anthony Jacob Henkel America Johann Henkel

Stanhope Succeeds Cooper as First Lord of the Admiralty

In London on October 27 Earl Stanhope was named First Lord of the Admiralty replacing Alfred Duff Cooper. Earl De La Warr becomes president of the Board of Education with Stanhope, both already in the Cabinet, as Chamberlain fills two vacancies later. Chiang Kai-shek to issue a manifesto urging continued resistance to Japan.

Chamberlain Chiang Kai-Shek London Earl Stanhope Board of Education the Admiralty Alfred Duff Cooper Earl de la Warr Privy Seal Lord Stanley Dominions Malcolm MacDonald King George Buckingham Palace Chungking Chiang Kai- Shek China Japan National Political Council Chiang Chou En- Lai Kuomintang

Night Clerk Charles Kitchen Suspended at Police HQ

It was learned that Charles Kitchen, night desk clerk at Police Headquarters since the year's reorganization, has been suspended. Chief W. Hollis declined comment but reliable reports say the action was for sleeping while on duty.

Charles Kitchen W. Hollis

Civil Service Calls Postmaster Exam for Middletown Va

The United States Civil Service Commission has announced an examination for Middletown Virginia postmaster applicants. Applications must reach the commission in Washington DC before November 10, 1938. E. R. Sperry is serving as acting postmaster.

United States Civil Service Commission Middletown Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C E. R. Sperry

Ramey Promoted to Manager of Strand Theatre Staunton

John Ramey, assistant manager at Capitol Theatre, promoted to Manager of Warner Bros Strand Theatre in Staunton Virginia. The Washington Warner Bros zone general manager announced the move via Nat Glasser. Ramey, 22, a Handley High School 1937 graduate, has worked with Warner Bros since 1931 and will begin his duties next week.

John Ramey Strand Theatre Staunton Capitol Theatre Warner Bros Usher T Colonial Theatre Handley Handlian Winchester Junior Board of Trade Ramey Little Theatre Warner Brothers Payette

Winchester Population Surges Since 1916

City manager Arthur M. Field says Winchester’s population rose over 100 percent since 1916. He cites today’s estimate of 13,275 residents, up from 6,000 in 1916 and rising to 10,885 by 1930 per the U.S. census.

Arthur M. Field Winchester The Star Today A. P. Dispatch Charlottesville Seth Burnley Burnley Albemarle County

Play at Round Hill School Pri Oct 28 Benefit

Round Hill School presents a play on October 28 at 8 p m to benefit the Fred Circuit Ladies Aide. Admission priced at 10 and 25 cents.

Round -Hill School Pri Fred. Circuit Ladies’ Aide

United States Will Not Disarm As World Eyes Armament

The United States under President Roosevelt pledges to keep the western hemisphere free of foreign interference and will not disarm while neighbor nations arm to the teeth. Roosevelt writes to Secretary Swanson that the fleet must be ready to deter aggression. Washington also condemns Japan for unwarranted interference in China and demands immediate open door enforcement.

United States Swanson Associated Press Roosevelt Great Britain Japan State Department China Washington Joseph C. Grew Tokyo Orient North Shanghai

Striking Students Return To Classes At Central High

In Lonaconing Maryland on October 27 the Central High School senior class voted 28 to 20 to resume classes after an appeal by Principal Arthur F. Smith. The strike coalition voted 159 to 81 to keep the walkout, protesting the Allegany county board of education’s refusal to approve Melvin Newt Henry of Cumberland as Central’s basketball coach.

Lonaconing Central High School Arthur F. Smith Allegany County Board of Education Melvin “Newt” Henry Cumberland Central

Germans Decry Roosevelt Address As Fear Peace Warnings

Berlin observers attack Roosevelt speech warning against peace by fear and dispersal of refugees. Fremdenblatt urges him to recall Indians when crying for Jews, Lokalanzieger calls the foreign armaments note an apology for US arms. La Tribuna in Rome brands the speech as part of Democratic Jewish Masonic activity.

Berlin Oprssm Roosevelt Hamburger Fremdenblatt Berlin Lokalanzieger America DNB Ier Lokalanzieger Hoover Munich Rome la Tribuna

Seek Reports On Primary Charges

The senate campaign expenditures committee asked Georgia investigators to report on primary election irregularities alleged by former governor Eugene Talmadge. Chairman Sheppard said the case included registrations and a long list of complaints. The panel heard reports from investigators in Ohio Pennsylvania and other states and wrapped up inquiries in several others.

Washington Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Georgia Sheppard D-Tex Eugene Talmadge Eicon Walter F. Goma Vyan Ohio Pennsylvania Calif Ja Wisconsin Indiana

Bean Pot 2 Quart Ovenware at 49 Cents

Special value ad page notes Old Fashion Ovenware bean pot priced at 49 cents at Pure Food Store. Mentions curtain and drapery specials from Moling and Cather with apt delivery or installation cues.

Pure Food Moling & Cather Apte

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