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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1937

Page

2

Distress Sale Ordered by City Sergeant on Piccadilly Street

Distress warrant issued in the Herman H. Hable case directs sale of Gianostras Sanitary Lunch at 21 W. Piccadilly Street. Public auction to be held at 10:00 A M on September 9 1937 at 21 W. Piccadilly Street, overseen by City Sergeant Taylor L Barr.

Herman H. Hable Pete. Gianostras Piccadilly Street W. Piccadilly St Taylor L. Barr City Sergean

Prices for Apples and Pears Slide in London Market Report

The London office reports improved apple prices this week due to higher supply, while imported apples remain light. In Glasgow both apples and pears price levels rose, with pear supplies moderating and seven day imports expected lower. Dessert apples are in strong demand. cookers move slowly amid abundant local cooking apples. Weather is mostly cloudy and warm, aiding pears and average for others.

London Bureau of Agricultural Economics Glasgow Baskets Massachusetts Gravenstein Virginia Grimes California Lord Derby Jon Bramley

Court reference for Affleck heirs realty liens and taxes

In Frederick County Virginia the circuit court orders a master commissioner to determine the realty title, liens, beneficiaries under James R. Affleck's will, unpaid taxes, and related matters. Notice is published for September 29, 1937, at Court Square Winchester to hear the proceedings with required papers.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia John James R. Affleck Winchester No. 17 Court Square

High Cost of Living Returns As A Plague

Washington reports the high cost of living is returning to plague government and public sectors. Officials blame business and policy while labor argues wages do not rise fast enough. D E Montgomery suggests a buyers strike to curb price increases as July costs rise 4 3 percent above 1936 and year end prices are expected higher.

Washington Sept D. E. Montgomery AAA Consumers’ Counsel American Federation of Labor

Chevrolet Jubilee Party Planned by Shenandoah Motor

Shenandoah Motor Company hosts a Jubilee party at 8 p m for friends and customers. The event features selected motion pictures and a vaudeville program with free admission. Tickets are distributed at Valley avenue offices. all are invited.

Shenandoah Motor Company Chevrolet Déader Valley Avenue

Young life savers train at Winchester pool program

A Red Cross Life Saving course at the Winchester Country Club pool prepares a group of youths for Junior or Senior life saver certifications. Instructor Miss Becky Kern from Wisconsin University leads the sessions with Brooks Flickinger overseeing pool operations and Dan Henry serving as Shenandoah area scout executive assisting.

Red Cross Winchester Country Club Ann Dudley Field Betsy Conklin Ann Robinson Jane Cather Anne Woolfolk Beatrice O’connell Ann Williams Dot Hawthorne Phyllis Fowle Collin Hayley Basil Hayley Lester Arnold Bobby Allen Douglas Allen Lewis Milen Ben Dutton Billy Pifer Bruce

Treasurer's Office Is Improved In City Hall

The city treasurer W A Baker's office was remodeled into a pristine space with Venetian blinds linoleum and a new counter. Workmen refinished the police department fingerprint room and the area formerly used by Chief Hollis.

Spic and Span W. A. Baker Capt. Boyd Police Department C. WV. Hollis

Belchite falls as Zaragoza fronts press in Spain

On the Aragon front the Spanish government army widened its drive toward Zaragoza after Belchite’s seizure. Government columns moved from the northeast and south while insurgents faced heavy losses, with 1,500 killed and 500 captured. Insurgents fought in a seminary tunnel and forty were captured. Gijon and Gijob rumors surface as coast domination shifts.

Hendaye Aragon Zaragoza Madrid Belchite Gijob Bay of Biscay Santander Oviedo Gijon

Mrs Randolph Scott Improve Says Husband at Bedside

Mrs Randolph Scott wife of the Hollywood star and horsewoman was examined by Dr J Edwin Wood at the University of Virginia Medical School as pneumonia cases eased. Her husband flew and drove to Montpelier Station to be at her side and reported she could take a small amount of nourishment though resistance remained low.

Montpelier Station Randolph Scott J. Edwin Wood University of Virginia Medical School University Hospital Scott Marion Dupont Somerville

Accident Prevention Plan Aimed At Virginia Road Toll

John Q. Rhodes Jr director of the state division of motor vehicles outlined a 60 day campaign in September and October to curb traffic deaths in Virginia. He ordered 150 officers to halt leaves and target violations including speeding passing on curves improper signaling and failure to stay right. He cited 89 deaths last September and 104 in October as proof the plan is needed and stressed enforcement at known accident times and locations to cut crashes.

John Q. Rhodes, Jr State Division of Motor Vehicles Virginia Rhodes Motor Vehicle Division

Four Aviators Dead In Action In China Flight Crash

Col Masao Hideshima and four Japanese aviators died after a forced landing about 19 miles west of Changpei in Chahar province North China. The crew fought Chinese troops as rescuers arrived and Hideshima perished in the wrecked plane set ablaze.

Hsinking Mahchoukuo Masao Hideshima Changpei Chahar Province China Shansi Hideshima Hideshma

No Air Conditioning Debacle at City Library

John Cramer, 25, a mechanic, peeled off his coat in the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen library when asked to replace it. He refused claiming heat. He was arrested and fined five dollars for disorderly conduct. Two blocks away readers freely removed coats at the New York Public Library.

New York John Cramer Cramer General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen New York Public Library

Will Rogers Humorous Story About Tongues and Wild Women

A governor shares a tale about a South Sea desert island and a band of wild women whose tongues were cut out. The story ponders whether removing tongues would tame wildness, joking on the idea with Will Rogers’ characteristic humor.

South Sea American News Features, Inc

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