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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1938

Page

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Nine Senators Face renomination Next Week In Multiple States

Primaries and Maine general election are set for next week. Nine senators seek renomination amid Roosevelt drive to unseat Mil lard E Tydings and Walter F George in Maryland and Georgia. Georgia votes Wednesday with Law rence Camp and Eugene Talmadge among rivals to George.

Washington Maine Topp Roosevelt Millard E. Tydings Walter F. George Maryland Georgia Tydings David J. Lewis Lawrence Camp United States District Attorney George Eugene Talmadge William G. McRea Atlanta Senate Arizona Colorado New Hampshire Utah Vermont Adams D.-Cole Carl Hayden D.ariz Fred H. Brown Lonergan D.-Conn Longergan Connecticut Gillette van Nuys Ind Clark MoeCarran Nev Smith S. C Thomas Okla McAdoo D.-Calif California Pope D.-Idaho Renal Senaation Ator Pepper D.-Florida

Shenandoah guide notes Highland as high altitude area

MA Winchester quotes a Shenandoah Valley guidebook referencing Highland as a high altitude region. It cites Trible's Knob near Monterey at about 200 feet above meadow level and riding Knob rising to about 4 400 feet above sea level, with Highland described as substantial in elevation.

Frederick County Shenandoah Valley, Inc Highland Trible Monterey Riding Knob

Truck Sale Promises Chevrolets and Reos on Site

Local sale promotes Chevrolets and Reos with an open trailer display at Miociche Service Station. Details unclear due to OCR issues but emphasizes a truck sale event and vehicle brands.

Miociche Serice

Peddler Statute To Be Tested In Virginia Case

A warrant issued by Justice Donald Weems targets Correll a Caskey Company driver in Ard Hinsburg West Virginia for violating a Virginia city peddler license tax of 100 per vehicle. The case tests the validity of the peddler license law with Caskey Baking Company backing the challenge before Virginia courts.

Donald Weems Correll Caskey Company, Inc Ardhinsburg W.va Virginia Caskey Baking , Inc Star Caskey Baking Company Ion Commonwealth James P. Reardon Winchester Court of Appeals of Vir- A

Mrs A McWilliams Dies. Rites Planned at Catholic Church

Mrs Albert McWilliams of Capon Bridge West Virginia died Thursday at Allegany Hospital Cumberland Maryland. A requiem mass will be held in the Catholic Church morning and the body will be brought to Winchester for burial that afternoon about 1 45 o clock at the Catholic Cemetery. The grave service will be conducted by Rev Father R E Hannon.

Albert McWilliams Capon Bridge W. Va Allegany Hospital Cumberland Cee Ee Winchester R. E. Hannon Church of the Sacred Heart

Peaches Sold At One Dollar A Bushel

Real estate page notes from Newlin and Co advertise peaches at a price of one dollar per bushel from J. W. Reese Packing House.

Newlin & Co J. W. Reese Packing House

Known Service Since 26 J R DuShane

J R DuShane announces long service at 15 Court Square with client trust and historical record. The notice marks ten years of established presence in the legal and professional community since 1926.

J. R. DuShane Court Square

Canvass Votes Of Election Held In June In Frederick County

Frederick County election canvass declares winners after a tied result at Stephens City with W E Cook chosen by lot. Middletown awarded mayor Pred J Larrick and council members with votes ranging from 36 to 49. Officials plan a bond election in Stephens City pending proper approvals by September 30.

Steph City Icensy Frederick County C. G. Brannon Frederick Circuit Court Brannon R. Holmes Yeakle S. A Rust W. S. Cook Middletown J. Larrick M. H Ben F. Rogers Tom Sperry G. Larrick G. W. Borden T. W. Sperry Stephens City Frederick Oe

Prices of Autos To Be Lowered

William S. Knudsen of General Motors predicts 1939 auto production will rise 25 to 30 percent from 1938 due to low stock levels and expects possible lower prices for new models. Chrysler Plymouth cuts 1939 prices by up to 15 dollars, standard line 645 to 740 dollars, deluxe 725 to 805 dollars, to stimulate sales.

New York William S. Knudsen General Motors Corporation Knudsen Plymouth Detroit Chrysler Corporation D. S. Eddins

Bailey derides federal interference in the south

Senator von W. Bailey denounces federal efforts to destroy southern leaders and fights a purge of Roosevelt loyalists. He urges the South to solve economic social and racial problems in the southern way and rejects northern political mission aries and outside ministers. He insists northern politicians stay out of the South.

Durham N. C von W. Bailey N. Cc South Roosevelt North Carolina Bailey

Scouts Plan Winchester Fund Drive for Boy Scout Program

Executive night approves a ten day annual campaign to raise funds for Winchester Boy Scout work. A breakfast for about 100 workers opens the drive on September 26. Campaign features include a Scouts mobilization on September 24 with tents and uniform duty. Rev. Ronald S Wilson appointed campaign director.

Winchester Charles P. McVicar Tom Baldridge Ronalds. Wilson Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church

Moore Leads Sarazen After 36 Glens Falls Round

Frank Moore of Mamaroneck smooth stroked a 69 after a 71 to take a two stroke edge at halfway of the 72 hole Glens Falls tournament. Gene Sarazen shot 68 to move into second with a 140 total four under par, two behind Moore.

Glen Falls N. Y Frank Moore Mamaroneck N. B Glens Falls Moore Gene Sarazen Squire Brookfield Center Conn

Fairmont Avenue Improvements Move Forward at City Limits

City officials approve immediate work on Fairmont Avenue extended where Clara Loy’s property encroaches on the right of way. A $400 appropriation covers lowering water and sewer mains and rebuilding a retaining wall. State Highway Department to build about 100 feet of street with a reduced grade and bottle neck removal from Route 7. A special armory study and site considerations are discussed with estimated building cost around 51048. A special meeting Tuesday will further consider the armory project.

Common Council Fairmont Avenue Arthur M. Field Jack Brandon Clara Loy State Highway Department Arthur M. Pield W. C. Poston Loy Council Route 7 Allen Hawthorne Ian MacCallum Winchester Washington Rouss Springs Glaize Market and Clarke McCormick Kent Street J. H. Henry E. L. Henry Valley Avenue Montague Avenue Braddock Street CIA CIA Avenue

Death of Mrs. D. L. Blakemore Removes Wife of Presiding Elder

Mrs. D L Blakemore wife of a former presiding elder of Winchester District Methodist Episcopal Church South died early this week at Towson Maryland The services were held at Towson and the body was interred in Cedar Hill Washington Her husband served as presiding elder for four years The family resided here about 12 years ago She was active in church work especially missionary efforts and helped support a person in China She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Ned Pyles and Mrs John Tyler of Washington and two granddaughters.

D. L. Blezemore Winchester District Methodist Episcopal Church South Ned Pyles Towson Washington Cedar Hill Cemetery Blakemore

Lawn Party Planned To Aid Winchester TB Patients

Mrs H D Puller treasurer of the tuberculosis fund announces a September lawn party at John Kerr School yard to raise funds for sanatorium care. She appeals to Chamber of Commerce Andrew Bell, fire companies, and Lions Club for support with cakes coffee sugar and cream, asking contributors to notify Mrs Clarence Hardy by phone.

H. D. Puller District Nurse Association Tuberculosis Fund Andrew Bell Chamber of Commnerce Lions Club Winchester John Kerr School Yard Chamber of Commerce Clarence Hardy

Public notice disclaims ties to Mr. Riley and his orchestra

An independent organization states no business connections with Robert Riley or Bob Riley's Orchestra. George Washington Hotel Orchestra, Henry Seal, manager, signs the notice authenticating the claim.

Robert Riley Bob Riley George Washington Hotel Orchestra Henry Seal

Special Fall Maku Ware Sale Notice

Special fall maku ware sale will be continued Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday and Wednesday John 8 Miller & Co. announces continuation of the sale on the listed days with hours on page 1.

Tues Wed John Miller & Co

Benes Urges Readiness for Sacrifice Over Sudeten Crisis

President Eduard Benes addressed Czechoslovaks urging readiness for any sacrifice in the Sudeten German crisis. He pledged to protect minority and individual rights while seeking compromise with Germany, Europe, and America, stating the state will survive and pursue peaceful development.

Prague Czechoslovakia Eduard Benes

Decree Bans Air Traffic in Western German Border Areas

A decree published in the Official Gazette bans all air traffic in western border districts including Aachen Trier the Palatinate and Baden facing France and Belgium from September 20 until further notice. German aircraft will patrol and use rockets to summon trespassers to descend. noncompliance may trigger firing. Exceptions require air ministry approval.

Berlin Aachen Trier Palatinate Baden France Belgium Air Ministry

Candidate for Congress Shot in Louisiana Primary

James Horean, Democratic candidate in Louisiana's sixth district, was shot in the left arm at his summer camp east of Hammond. He was treated at an infimary with a .32 caliber wound and shock but not seriously hurt. Morrison planned to resume campaigning that night despite the attack and blamed the incident on his anti–Griffith stance against Governor Leche's administration.

New Orleans James Horean Congress Louisiana Hammond Morrison J. K. Griffith Richard W. Leche

Paul Riley to Direct Frederick County High School Band

Paul H. Riley a Handley graduate and New York School of Music and Arts instructor has been selected by the School Board to direct the Frederick County High School Band Superintendent Leslie D. Kline said Riley known for his zeal and expertise in band instruments will contact students countywide to join the band The county band project aims to unite school players and will be explained at the upcoming Teachers Institute before school opens scheduling two days before the session observed by instructors and officials

Paul H. Riley Handley New York School of Music and Arts Frederick County High School Leslie D. Kline Kline Riley Mellnee W. H. Mcllwee New York School Handley Band MclIlwee W. A. Riley McKnee Teachers Institute

Paris Awaits Britain's Move Amid War Tensions

Paris waits for Britain's response as Hitler's options loom and Neville Henderson may deliver a warning to the German chancellor. French papers stress France would resist any invasion of Czechoslovakia, while Italian relocations raise new concerns near Mont Cenis and Isola.

Paris France Great Britain Adolf Hitler Sir Neville Henderson Hitler Britain Neville Mont Censis Isola Czechoslovakia

Weather Outlook Shows Intermittent Showers This Week

Showers are forecast for portions of the week in the Middle Atlantic States with possible showers Monday and again Thursday or Friday. Temperatures rise Monday, cool by Wednesday, slightly warm Thursday, and cooler conditions end the week with generally fair weather expected later.

Middle Atlantic

Not an air show at Valley Airports Tomorrow

Not an air show no parachute jumps or stunts. Long smooth passenger flights are planned at Valley Airports, Inc. tomorrow.

Valley Airports, Inc

Goering Praises German Air Might Aimed at Sudeten Germans

In Nurnberg on September 10, Hermann Goering hailed Germanys air force as invincible and pledged to annex Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia. He warned Czechoslovakia and claimed Germany would withstand any blockade for 30 years, while urging unity with the Fuehrer.

Louis P. Lochner Nurnberg Germany Hermann Wilhelm Goering Adolf Hitler Czechoslovakia Labor Front Goering Hitler Povernee Moscow

Mistrial Requested in Hines Conspiracy Case

New York September 10 Chief Defense Counsel Lloyd Paul Stryker demanded a mistrial in the four week old court action against James J Hines Tammany leader accused of conspiracy in the Dutch Schultz policy racket Justice Ferdinand Pecora reserved decision after clashes between Stryker and District Attorney Thomas E Dewey The hour long session featured objections and a rebuke from Pecora toward Dewey over a grand jury minutes reference and a cross examination of Lyon Boston.

New York Lloyd Paul Stryker James J. Hines Tammany District Dutch Schultz Ferdinand Pecora Stryker Thomas E. Dewey Stern Pecora Dewey Lyon Boston William C. Dodge

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Deal Marie Lamont Pretty Chicago Raab A. McWilliams Cook Lot Stephens City Post General Motors Sen. Bailey Scouts Fairmont Ave Pyles John Tyler Benes Europe America England Paul Riley New County Musical Organization No. 2 Hines William Fellowes Morgan Morgan Justice Pecora
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