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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1938

Page

3

Reward Offered For Lost Books

A Philadelphia book salesman reports losing 60 new books a suitcase of clothing and two packages of old books between here and Front Royal. A reward is offered for any recovered items. Notify Davis Drug Store in Front Royal or Mr Petrick American Lending Library 1701 North Eighth Street Philadelphia Pa.

Philadelphia Winchester Here Front Royal Davis Drug Store Mr. Petrick American Lending Library North Eighth Street

Boiler Kid Arrives in Miami for Winter in Iron Lung

Frederick B. Snite Jr., a 28 year old with infantile paralysis, arrives from Chicago in his 900 pound iron lung. His special train section enters Miami station with about 200 well wishers and his car detached to an awaiting van for transfer to Miami Beach.

Miami, Beach Fila Frederick B. Snite, Jr Chicago Florida Miami Biscayne Bay Causeway Miami Beach Young Suite

Halloween Party For Youth At Loudoun Street Church

Young people of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church are invited to a Halloween party this evening at 8 o clock in the church primary department.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Hallowe’en

Norton Virginia Water Works Dam Raised Under WPA Project

The Norton Virginia dam at the water works was raised several feet to provide about 5 million more gallons of water for the town. The project is part of the Works Progress Administration program totaling 22 million dollars in Virginia over the past three years.

Norton Works Progress Administration WPA Virginia

Industrialist decries leftist trends and urges forced production

Pi F Crawford of Cleveland addressed the Investment Bankers Association of America in White Sulphur Springs urging government to force production beyond regulation to generate wealth and spur a new prosperity. He warned Americans will abandon heroism as distress fades.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Pi—F. C. Crawford Cleveland Init Investment Bankers Association of America America

Harford Democrats honor Mrs. OConor in Highland tribute

Harford County Democratic women gathered at Highland High School to pay tribute to Mrs. Herbert R. OConor, wife of the gubernatorial candidate. About 200 to 300 women attended the annual fall moon event organized by the Harford County men’s Democratic Club with Mrs. Millard E. Tydings arranging the program.

Highland, Md Harford County Highland High School Herbert R. O'Conor Democratic Club Millard E. Tydings Maryland U. S

Roosevelt Visits The Navy Yard

President Roosevelt with Cardinal Mundelein toured the Washington Navy Yard on Navy Day. They inspected the yard, rode in a line of sailors and Marines, then boarded the yacht Potomac for a brief cruise as Navy planes flew overhead.

Washington Roosevelt Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Washington Navy Yard

23-Ounce Chicago Baby Clings To Life

A 23 ounce baby girl born Tuesday night to Mrs. Jean Freckelton at St. Bernard's Hospital clung to life in an incubator. Dr. Max Bernauer, in charge, said the child has about a 10 percent chance to live, a rarity for such extreme low birth weight.

Chicago St. Bernard’s Hospital Jean Freckelton Max Bernauer Bernauer

Presbyterian Church Gutted By Fire

The Central Presbyterian Church on Memorial Square in Chambersburg Pa was gutted by fire this morning. Firemen battled the blaze into the afternoon and reported it under control. The roof collapsed before noon but the steeple remained standing. the church seated about six hundred and the cause was not yet determined.

Hagerstown Mad Central Presbyterian Church Memorial Square Chambersburg Here

Murphy Quoted Saying Government Must Protect Workers

J H Creighton a Lansing reporter testified before a House committee that Governor Frank Murphy told a crowd in Lansing that this government must protect you while some workers faced arrest under a court order. He said it was reasonable to infer Murphy referred to an injunction restraining pickets.

Washington House Frank Murphy Michigan Lansing J. H. Creighton Murphy

Jap envoy meets Hong Kong governor amid war talks

Major S. Matsutani visited British Hong Kong today aboard a Japanese train, signaling readiness to restore communications with Canton and other powers once peace and order are reestablished. He said reopening normal channels would occur for all interested third powers.

Canton Matsutani

Services Friday For Mr. Lindamood

The body of Titus J. Lindamood who died suddenly from a heart attack in Hartsville South Carolina while en route to Florida arrived in Winchester at noon. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at the home of Mrs. Katie Forney with Rev Herman McKay officiating.

Titus J. Lindamood Hartsville, S. C Florida Winchester Katie Forney Herman McKay

Brush Fire Near O'Sullivan Rubber Company

Firemen were called shortly after midnight to extinguish a brush fire near the O'Sullivan Rubber Company. No damage was reported.

O'Sullivan Rubber Company

Noted Arrival Paul C Var Zeeland Opens U S Lecture Tour

Former Belgian prime minister Paul van Zeeland is pictured arriving in New York to begin a lecture tour of the United States through multiple cities and dates.

Paul C. Var Zeeland Belgium New York United States

Laura Lewis Rites Friday for Winchester Native

Services for Laura Rebecca Lewis, a Winchester native who died early yesterday, will be held Friday afternoon at 4 at her Souta Kent Street home. Rev. Carl Honeycutt of Grace Lutheran Church will preside. Burial is at Mt. Hebron with pallbearers Joseph Hodgson, A. H. Lewis, Bruce Slonaker, Dr. A. D. Henkel, Madd Spurr, and John I. Sloat.

Laura Rebecca Lewis Winchester Souta Kent Street Carl Honeycutt Grace Lutheran Church Mt. Hebron Joseph Hodgson A. H. Lewis Bruce Slonaker A. D. Henkel Madd Spurr John I. Sloat

Dionne Quintuplets Ready for Graces Training in Canada Visit

New York report says the Dionne quintuplets will soon train in the Graces expected in royal courts. Dr Allan Roy Dafoe notes the planned visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada may lead the sovereigns to call on their official wards and the children will receive them.

New York Dionne Allan Roy Dafoe Canada George VI Queen Elizabeth

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