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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1937
Page
2
Washington editors survey the Roosevelt third term debate split into two camps. Proponents cite Jefferson and precedent to argue for a benevolent finish to a strong presidency while opponents warn against abandoning the two term tradition and risking a dynasty.
Four large biplanes were seen over the southern Winchester area about 6 30 this morning flying at high altitude in a northwest direction.
Mrs. Grace Chapple relays letters from Shanghai detailing chaotic bombardment and street fighting seen from rooftops. She recalls a child killed by stray fire and describes foreign residents fleeing with thousands of Chinese civilians amid explosions and drifting shrapnel.
The article notes the Giants' two game NL lead is shadowed by a tough schedule featuring five doubleheaders in 21 days including four in a row at the end of September with two against the Bees. Manager Bill Terry questions how to muster starting pitchers for Sept 27 to 30 and whether four straight wins against Boston in those doubleheaders are even possible. The Bees beat the Giants 2-1 in 12 innings as Hal Schumacher vs Elbie Fletcher looms large and the Cubs and Cardinals results impact the pennant picture.
Hilda Williams age 20 of Plymouth fell from a 240 foot smokestack at Burroughs Adding Machine Co turning view into fatality. Foreman Michael Schlemarr, distressed by the accident, fell from a bucket during descent and died of his injuries.
The home agent outlines a busy week September 13 to 18 with meetings for the Mid dletown and Woodstock 4 H clubs and various home demonstration groups. Activities include project meetings demonstrations on bedspreads rugs and canning and a field work day.
Palace Theatre announces contracts to screen Columbia Pictures output this year headlined by Lost Horizon a 2 million production and You Cant Take It With You a 200000 comedy. Also planned are The Awful Truth I Married An Artist Paris On Broadway and Nobel among others with more deals in negotiation.
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The American Fruit Grower article by R S Marsh analyzes the cull apple issue, noting growers dealers and consumers undermine value. It urges prunings thinning careful harvest handling and better market channels to reduce culls and protect No 1 fruit sales.
Police recounted a calm hold up by Derrick who forced two officers to drive on rural roads for 12 hours. Derrick was captured near Cortland after a tip led to a vacant house where he surrendered meekly.
A buyer pesters a dealer with escalating price queries over bird seed and even half a car. He finally offers to feed the dealer’s canary for nothing, provoking fury and a humorous payoff in a classic gag.
C. R. Keeler of this city returned from Richmond Virginia where he attended a meeting of 40 Pacific Mutual men and women. An excellent session was held and problems of interest to Virginia personnel were discussed.
W R Grim of Sunnyside brought a large corn spider to The Star office. He found it in a field and trapped it in a glass jar, initially fearing it might be a black widow.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown to their wife and mother Lena B. Hill. They thank everyone for flowers and use of cars, signed by her husband and children.
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