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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1937

Page

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Soviets Charge Fascists With Aggression And Threats

Pravda warns Italian Fascists have begun a dangerous Mediterranean game that could have terrible consequences. It calls for action at an anti piracy conference in Switzerland and criticizes Britain for inaction while promising Soviet protection for sailors.

Ihets Mediterranean Russia Italy Switzerland Pravda Soviet Union Ehben Haas Sterday Moscow England

Interest Grows In U. B. Revival at Reliance

The United Brethren revival at Reliance gains attention nightly with many blessed and several professing faith in Christ. Wednesday night is Mothers Night with gifts for the oldest mother and the mother with the largest family. The revival continues through the week.

United Brethren Reliance

City Parents Urge Caution as Children Return to School

Mayor Winchester recalls students will again be on streets to and from school. Drivers urged to slow down and be vigilant to prevent injuries, noting children may forget safety lessons in the excitement of crossing streets.

Call Extended To Rev J A Lollis Of Bristol Va

Congregational meeting votes to extend a call to Rev J Alger Lollis of Bristol Virginia to become pastor. Pending acceptance no further steps are planned to fill the vacancy caused by Rev George Earle Owen resigning effective October 1. Mr Lollis is about 26, BA Milligan College and BD from Yale, supplied at Melrose Christian Roanoke this summer, married.

Church of Christ J. Alger Lollis Bristol George Earle Owen Owen University of Chicago Louis Virginia Milligan College Tenn Yale University Melrose Christian Church Roanoke G. W. Riley H. H. Jennings Claude Grove Ray Blosser Gertrude Clevenger

Braddock Street Church Plans For Baltimore Conference Guests

Committees of Braddock Street Methodist Church plan housing and entertainment for ministerial and lay delegates attending the Baltimore Annual Conference. The church, with more than 1 000 members, expects over 200 Virginia West Virginia Maryland and District of Columbia churches to send pastors and delegates. About 500 visitors from general church boards commissions and agencies are anticipated.

Braddock Street

Rouss Firemen Hold An Outing At Elizabeth Furnace

More than 300 Cherney Rouss Fire Company members families and friends attended a picnic at Elizabeth Furnace in the George Washington National Forest yesterday. The event featured athletic contests light lunch refreshment by the committee Happy Five String Band provided music and transportation was arranged by two chartered buses. Winners of prizes in the contests were:

Cherney Rouss Fire Company Elizabeth Furnace George Washington National Forest Happy Five String Band Reuss

Smiling Service Highlight At Pure Food Store

A cheerful scene at the Pure Food Store features friendly customer service and a welcoming atmosphere as shoppers browse aisles.

Pure Food Store

Winchester Schools Open 1937 38 Session at 9 A M

Superintendent Quarles announced a full five days a week schedule for the Winchester public schools beginning the 1937 38 term with 9 o'clock opening. The first day will see teachers and principals meet at Handley building to discuss plans for the coming year. The city’s public schools date to 1871 and this term runs about ten months.

Winchester Handley Building Winchester School Board Col William Byrd Colonel Byrd German Smith Charles L. Crum Frederick County Magill Smith J. C. van Fossen L. Klipstine Cordelia Aulick Annie Deahl Annie Fuller A Gibson Susie ‘Klip J. W Diggs J. E. Burwell Garland R. Quarles

Rebels Claiming Fresh Successes on Fronts in Spain

Rebels report fresh gains in the northwest and northeast of Spain. Insurgent columns near Gijon advance within 20 miles of the Biscayan port and government positions southwest of Gijon fall. On the Aragon front, forces regain ground at El Campillo and San Pedro as they push toward Zaragoza.

Hendaye Gijon Aragon Zaragoza Gijob Biscayan Oviedo Eichite el Campillo San Pedro Mediana Belchite Zaragona Defense Ministry Valenica Barro Calorio

British Not Satisfied With Japan's Interim Reply

London reports Britain remains dissatisfied with Japan s interim note on the ambassador assault protest. Britain hints a final reply should not be long delayed as the cabinet plans to review the issue tomorrow. Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen was reportedly targeted while en route from Nanking to Shanghai.

London Great Britain China Japan Hughe Knatchbull-Huggessen Nanking Shanghai

In Custody Over Embezzlement Case Transfers to Elkins Jail

A former assistant cashier of the Farmers Bank and Trust Company in Charles Town West Virginia faces embezzlement charges. Authorities estimate about 500000 dollars of bank funds misused. Russell will be moved to a jail in Elkins West Virginia before the federal grand jury convenes next month.

Farmers Bank and Trust Company Charles Town W. Va Russell Elkins

Berryville man held as material witness in embezzlement case

J Raymond Levi of Berryville Virginia is held in Berryville jail as a material witness in the embezzlement case of J Richard Russell. Federal authorities requested the holding though no official statement was issued. Audit of bank accounts continues to speed up the investigation.

Raymond Levi Farmers Bank and Trust Charles Town W. Va J. Raymond Levi Berryville J. Richard Russell Farmers Bank and Trust Company Levi

John Hott Dies At His Home In West Virginia

John Thomas Hott, long prominent in Frederick county affairs, died Sunday evening at his Martinsburg West Virginia home at age sixty nine. He was born November 14 1868 near Gerardstown West Virginia and moved to Frederick county as a child. He later lived in Berkeley county before marriage to Cora Holden on June 15 1898 producing four daughters.

John Thomas Hott Frederick County Martinsburg W. Va Mr. Hott David F Rachel Ann Hott Gerardstown Berkeley County Hott Cora Holden Josephine Seibert Detroit Mich Virginia Grove Pikeside Rich

New Victories Seen By Borah For Laborites

Senator Borah says organized workers head toward political and economic gains and will receive only fair outcomes. He praises Donald Richberg's Duluth speech as the most telling of Labor Day day. Borah foresees a wage and hour bill as a stop gap until unorganized groups join the labor movement.

Washington Senator Borah Idaho Senate Labor Committee Borah Richberg Idahoan Donald Richberg NRA Congress Duluth Minn Labor Philip la Follette

Edw. F. McGrady Quits Labor Post

Hyde Park New York September 7 Edward F McGrady resigns as assistant Secretary of Labor announced at the summer White House He will become director of labor relations for the Radio Corporation of America in a letter he said his new employer has cordially agreed he will be available for future service to the government The President accepted the resignation with deep regret praising McGrady’s industrial background and value in labor management relations.

Hyde Park N. Y Edward F McGrady White House McGrady Radio Corpation of America

Labor Day Traffic Injuries Reported In Seven Persons

A Labor Day collision on Route 50 west of the state line injured seven people, five badly. Mrs Margaret Osgood of Washington remains hospitalized with serious injuries, while her husband William Osgood, Marvin Hedrick, Clarence Craft, Clarence Madison, Marie Williams Poles, and craft were treated for various injuries. The crash, attributed to brake failure on a wet road, involved Hedrick driving west from Washington and Craft of Uniontown.

Margaret Osgood Washington Memorial Hospital State Line William K. Osgood Marvin Hedrick Osgood Senseney Marie Williams Poles Stephens City Route 50 West Virginia Washington, D. C Carence H. Craft Uniontown Romney W. Va

Americans In Shanghai Protest Roosevelt View

The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai protested to Secretary Hull against President Roosevelt’s warning that Americans in China remained at their own risk. They called the stance untenable and urged protection of American interests and prestige. Admiral Yarnell ordered dependents of U S naval personnel to evacuate Shanghai as transport allowed.

Shanghai American Chamber of Commerce of Hull Washington Roosevelt China United States Chamber of Commerce American Chamber of Commerce Chamber State Department Far East America Harry E. Yarnell Yangtzepoo Chapel Kiangwan North Station Commercial Press International Chambber of Commerce of Cld Cordell Hull Chaumont Shanghai War Marblehead Tientsin Frederick Maze Ningpo Chekiang Province

Heart Ailment Fatal To William T. Boyd

William T. Boyd a Frederick county resident and longtime Winchester citizen died about 11 o clock this morning at Memorial Hospital after heart trouble. He was eighty one, born August 10 1855. Survived by widow Anna B. Jones and brother Robert L. Boyd. Funeral at Jones chapel on South Loudoun Street at 11 o'clock Thursday with Rev. W. B. Obaugh officiating.

William T. Boyd Frederick County Winchester Loudoun Street Memorial Hospital Mr. Boyd Woodward A Elizabeth Fisher Boyd Virginia Anna B. Jones Robert L. Boyd Fredericks County Jones Chapel South Londoun Street W. B. Obaugh The United Brethren

Dates for Concert Campaign in Winchester Changed

It was announced this afternoon that the Winchester branch will conduct its annual membership drive from September 20 to September 27 due to a conflict with the Lexington Virginia National Concert Association campaign. Originally the drive was to begin September 27 and run through October 2 with a National representative planned to be present.

Lexington National Concert Association Winchester

Church member laid to rest in Mount Hebron Cemetery

The obituary notes the deceased's longtime church membership. Interment will be in the family lot at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers consisting of his nephews.

Mount Hebron

Flying flags could not shield American property in Shanghai

Japanese forces seized the huge Seventh Day Adventist mission in Yangtzepoo district north of Shanghai despite American flags. Fire and bombardment roared across Shanghai as Japan pressed toward inland operations, while U S officials prepared evacuations for civilians and naval families.

Shanghai Yangtzepoo District United States Whangpoo Woosung Chapel Kiangwan

Special Value Double and Bound End Blankets Moling and Cather

Special value items include double and bound end blankets sold by Moling and Cather. The listing highlights affordable options with emphasis on value and quality for household use.

Yard Party Burnt Factory Benefit

A yard party at Burnt Factory hosted after a church event on September 8 supports a local night plant. Proceeds aid the project with live entertainment and a community fundraiser atmosphere.

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Anti-Piracy” Conference of Mediterranean Powers Il Duce U. B J.A. Lollis Bristol, Va Divinity School Yale George E. Owen Baltimore Rouss Ings Quarles Washington Post John Hott Senate F. McGrady Labor Post Radio Corp U.S. A Shanghai Lights Morris J. Harris National Fruit Product
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