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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1938

Page

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Tydings Charges U S Officials Tydings Files Charges As To U S Officials Opposing Him

Senator Tydings told the Senate campaign expenditures committee that Maryland collector of internal revenue and Salisbury postmistress helped Lewis in the Democratic Senatorial primary. He filed five charges in a report showing receipts of 37 024.25 and expenditures of 35 957.64 plus unpaid bills and personal spending.

Washington Tydings Roosevelt Internal Revenue of Maryland Lewis Salisbury Representative Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization

89th annual convention opens in Winchester

Mr Winchester welcomes attendees to the 89th annual Valley District Disciples of Christ convention opening this afternoon at the local Cork Street church. He thanks visitors for coming and notes Winchester's historic churches and their contributions to the city’s advancement and progress.

Valley District Disciples of Christ Cork Street Winchester

Finalists Named in Tomato Festival Beauty Contest

Miss Marguerite Sternes of Cumberland Maryland won the Berkeley Springs West Virginia beauty contest closing the Tomato Festival. Miss Margaret Jane Athey of Winchester was a strong contender, among the last three chosen by four judges led to a unanimous decision. Other finalists included Hovermale of Stotler's Cross Roads and Miss Jonedith Henry of Lochester, with Miss Betsy Birmingham from Winchester also in the running. Judges were Dr. C. R. Anderson Winchester Dr Kuhn mayor Cumberland Dr Tabler Hancock and Dr. Wallace Martinsburg.

Winchester Berkeley Springs W. Va Betsy Birmingham Jonedith Henry Margaret Jane Athey Barr Marguerite Sternes Cumberland Hovermale Stotler's Cross Roads Frederick County Lochester C. R. Anderson Kuhn Tabler Hancock Md Wallace Martinsburg

61 Known Killed In Chilean Riots

Sandiergo Chile Sept 6 At least 61 people were known to have died and 58 arrested after a brief uprising by Chilean national socialists. Rebels were driven from the National University and the Workers Insurance building. 61 bodies were taken to the morgue. General Carlos Ibanez and 57 others faced court martial.

Sandiergo Chile National University Workers’ Insurance Thanez Carlos Ibanez Ibanez Congress

Evening Open Hours Listed for Jonest Facility

Open every evening from 7 to 9 pm. Contact Jonest at phone 511 for possible access details and scheduling.

Park Travel Hits New High Over Labor Day Weekend

Shenandoah National Park saw record attendance with 56 837 passengers and 15 593 automobiles entering during the extended Labor Day period. Front Royal entrance tallied 28 531 visitors in 7 632 cars, about 30 percent above 1937 levels, with 32 365 people in 8 975 cars over the week. Labor Day alone at Front Royal brought 5 395 entrants.

Shenandoah National Park J. R. Lassiter Front Royal W. D. Chick

Wake Resigns As Principal At Middletown High

Wake resigns as principal of Middletown High School after three years to take a similar post. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline out of city unavailable for comment. School opens September 15. a successor may be announced soon. Wake was elected president of the Frederick County Teachers Association last spring. He had been assistant principal under G W Ropp, now Berkeley County, W Va, superintendent. Many resignations cited low salary scale and an eight month term.

C. W. Wake Middletown Aera Leslie D. Kline Kline Wake Frederick County Teachers Association G. W. Ropp Berkeley County W. Va

Firemen Attend School At University Of Maryland

Lester Forney Raymond Campbell and Miller Fletcher of the Friendship company spend several days at the University of Maryland attending sessions of a school for firemen. Forney has attended each session for years and the trained members serve as instructors for others in the company.

Lester Forney Raymond Campbell Miller Fletcher University of Maryland School For Firemen Friendship Company Forney

New Council Set to Begin Term Tonight

A new Common Council term starts tonight with four new members Walter Anderson E Miller Streit Marvin D Weaver and Lawrence C Hollis joining. Incumbents Pred Forney C Douglas Barnett R Frank Barr and others retain seats while reorganizing the council. City Manager post draws J Elmer Shultz Frederick Md and Arthur M Field both expected to apply with others possible.

J. Elmer Shultz Frederick Arthur M. Field Walter Anderson E. Miller Streit Marvin D. Weaver Peyton Marshall C. R. Anderson Herman Hable Field C. H. Harper

Disciples Of Valley Open Annual Meet With President Maphis

The 89th annual convention of the Disciples of Christ Valley district opened in Winchester as Fred D. Maphis of Strasburg presides. Delegates from Frederick Shenandoah Rockingham and Page counties attend with ministers laymen and Women’s groups. Tonight features a message and fellowship events leading into vespers and a Women’s session tomorrow focuses on building for God through missions.

Fred D. Maphis Strasburg Disciples of Christ Valley Frederick Shenandoah Rockingham Page Church of Christ C. H. Funk C. R Anderson Winchester Arthur Wake W. L. Dudley J. Leslie Saum Saumsville W. Meredith Norment Woodstock G. A. Williams Valley District Maphis Educational and Building Board W L. Dudley Etta Nunn Richmond

Public Schools Open Thursday for 1938 39 Session

The city’s public schools begin on Thursday September 8 1938. Transfer students from Virginia Avenue and John Kerr to Handley building report to the Handley play court for initial directing. All other students return to prior rooms for further directions and a full first day session. The Handley lunchroom opens and a meeting of educators at Handley will precede opening. Virginia compulsory attendance law applies up to age fifteen. Attendance officers seek citizen help.

Virginia Avenue John Kerr School Handley Quaries Handley Oo Handley Building Virginia Winchester Public Schools

Spaniard Crown Prince Dies After Auto Crash

The Count of Covadonga aged 31 and son of King Alfonso of Spain dies in Miami Florida after an automobile accident. His companion Miss Mildred Gaydon 25 a nightclub cigarette girl suffers minor injuries. Police questioned her and released her. Traumatic shock and a bleeding disorder contributed to his death nine hours after the crash on Biscayne Boulevard.

Miami Fila Covadonga Alfonso Spain Mildred Gaydon Gaydon Biscayne Boulevard C. P. Lamar

M E Church Stephens City Meeting Note

M E Church Stephens City announces a gathering on Thursday September 8 at 5 p m. This brief item records a church event with no further details.

School Teacher Rescued by Farmer in Missouri Abduction

Miss Elinor Fern Dooley, a 23 year old rural teacher, was abducted from Washington School in Paris Missouri and rescued in a cornfield by farmer Clarence Young armed with an unloaded shotgun. A 14 year old youth Gerald Delmore was captured in Monroe County jail and faces mental hearing.

Paris Clarence Young Elinor Fern Dooley Russell Wilkes Roe Countyp Gerald Delmore Tom Proctor

Czechoslovakia Prepares Sudeten Concession Offers

The Czech government awaited reactions from two sides to sweeping concessions for Germans in the republic. After a four hour cabinet session, Praha prepared plans to present to the Sudeten party while fearing a domestic backlash amid nationalist pressures and international appeals to avoid war.

PHAHA Czechoslovakia France Praha Presidenc S.uuara Benes Sudeten Party Foreign Office

Not Ready For Armory Report Delays Plans For Winchester Facility

Dr. Allen Hawthorne says a full report for a Winchester armory is unlikely to be ready for tonight's Common Council meeting due to extensive data and mandatory business. Ian MacCallum works on plans and cost estimates, with federal grant deadlines and a September 30 target, plus potential bonds to match funds and a possible special election. The issue arose after War Department guidance on disbanding or transferring Company I and Headquarters Company of the 116th Infantry without proper armory facilities.

Allen Hawthorne Winchester Common Council Hawthorne Ian MacCallum Council Corporation Court S. Gardner Waller National Guard War Department 116Th Infantry T de- Senos

Davis Family Ties Highlight Hines Conspiracy Trial

New York headlines report James Hines trial in which Davis sister Rose Wendroff testified she spoke with her rackets-lawyer brother two weeks before. The defense argues the witness may be coached. prosecutors cite a $500 payoff check to Hines as evidence of protection for the Dutch Schultz racket.

New York Big Harry Dutch Schultz Tammany District James J. Hines George Weinberg Schultz Jimmy Hines James “ Hines Davis Hines Stryker Mrs. Wendroff

Britain’s Home Fleet Sets Course for North Sea Maneuver

About fifty warships from Britain’s home fleet sail from Portsmouth and other bases for a ten week North Sea cruise. The Nelson leads the line as flagship under Admiral Charles Forbes. The carrier Argus carries radio controlled Queen Bee planes for live anti aircraft practice. All units carry full stores and ammunition for any emergency. The admiralty expects no clash with the German fleet despite simultaneous maneuvers.

London Britain Portsmouth North Sea Nelson Charles M. Forbes Argus Admiralty

Scotch Foursome Provides Holiday Fun at Winchester Club

Labor Day event at Winchester Golf Club featured a mixed Scotch foursome tournament. First prize went to Mrs Philip Williams and Lester Arnold with 85 gross on a 14 1 2 handicap. Second prize earned by Miss Virginia Steck and Dr Thomas Gibson with 98 gross and net 74 1 2. Blind bogey claimed by Miss Frances Page and Lester Arnold Jr. Ann Kerr Russell and Carl Campbell posted second best low gross at 92.

Labor Day Winchester Golf Club Philip Williams Lester Arnold Virginia Steck Thomas Gibson Frances Page Ester Arnau Ann Kerr Russell Carl Campbell

Scout Committee To Meet Friday

The Central District Boy Scout Committee will hold a meeting at 8 o clock Friday September 9 in the Council Chamber at Rouss City Hall. Plans for the 1938 Winchester Scout Fund campaign will be discussed. The meeting is called by C P McVicar, chairman.

Central District Boy Scout Committee Council Chamber Rouss City Hall Winchester Scout Fund C. P. McVicar Central District Commi

Staunton Man Dies in Automobile Accident

Staunton resident William Argenbright was killed in a Saturday night auto crash. Lt. William Argenbright of Lovett Brothers shoe store was mistakenly linked to the accident. the deceased was simply going about his business duties.

William Argenbright Staunton William ‘Argenbright Lovett Brothers Argenbright

Statesmen Hoping for Hint of German Intent at Nurnberg

At the tenth Nazi congress in Nurnberg Hitler delivers a 5 000 word proclamation focusing on Germany’s inner strength and economy. He rejects any foreign pact, touts “Greater Germany” and Austria’s annexation, denounces Bolshevism, and welcomes Italian Fascists as observers.

Nurnberg Germany Congress Hall Hitler Austria Stroner Hugh P. Wil United Oees Berlin Italy Htler Bolshevis Loberto Faranacci The Puehrer

Pool Sponsors Meet Tonight at Winchester Red Cross

Sponsors of the Winchester Swimming pool in the American Legion Building will hold an important meeting tonight at 8 oclock in the office of the Winchester Frederick Chapter of the Red Cross. Otis Snag, chairman of the Board of Governors, has requested each member make an effort to be present.

Winchester American Legion Winchester-Frederick The Red Cross Otis Snag Board of Governors

Junior Board Meets Thursday at George Washington Hotel

Winchester Junior Board of Trade announces a meeting for Thursday September 8 at 7 30 pm in the George Washington Hotel. Secretary Kenneth Rob urges members to attend. Also note ad seeking junk metals rags batteries radiators with high market prices and pipe sizes.

Winchester Junior Board of Trade George Washington Hotel Accosta Kenneth Rob Winchester Junk Co

Dancing Chuck and Rays Barbeques Specialties Featured

Local note shows Dancing Chuck and Rays Barbeques offering country ham sandwiches and beer at 10 cents. Odd 1p-7-27 and 8-2 dates appear as clipping fragments.

Chuck & Ray

New Showing School of Moling and Cather

Reading item notes an event titled New Showing School of Moling and Cather with unclear dates and details. The fragment mentions a display or demonstration linked to teaching or schooling. No further context or participants are readable.

School of Moling & Cather

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S Internal Revenue Collector MR Winchester Miss Athey National Park Tonigh Anderson Hable Disciples of Valley Fred Maphis Cigarette M. E. Church Stephens City Thurs Mr. MacCallum Bulletin By E. C. Daniel Scotch Foursome Scout Committee
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