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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1937

Page

9

Russell moved to Keyser for federal grand jury appearance

Russell J Richard Russell was moved from Martinsburg to Keyser West Virginia to await a Jefferson County grand jury on September 21. He is confined in the Mineral County jail as a federally approved prisoner and will appear before a federal grand jury at Elkins in November.

Russell J. Richard Russell Martinsburg Keyser W. Va Mineral County Jefferson County Elkins

Shenandoah County Fair Continues With Races After Tragic Death

The Shenandoah County Fair proceeds through Friday night despite a child’s death when he fell into a cistern. no adults nearby. Exhibits praised for high quality, maintaining the fair as a standout Virginia event. Harness races scheduled for each afternoon.

Shenandoah County Virginia

Shanghai War Casualties Soar Amid Japanese Bombardment

Japanese naval forces and air units bombard Shanghai as fighting intensifies across the region. Reports from Lienyun Harbor indicate an imminent Japanese bombardment while Chinese and Japanese casualties reach about 35 000 and 10 000 respectively as the conflict escalates. The Shanghai battle involves ships planes tanks and heavy artillery with Chinese authorities noting fierce resistance.

Shanghai Lienyun Harbor Kiangsu Lunghai Central China Tungsilientao Island Shugo Japan

Sign Pact Returns Chains of Peace at Geneva Conference

Soviet envoy Litvinoff objected that protection did not extend to Spanish government vessels but still called the conference a success as participants stood for peace. French Foreign Minister Delbos lauded the submarine issue settlement and hinted at other aggression forms to be tackled at Geneva while Italy’s participation remained pivotal for a happy ending.

Maxim Litvinoff Litvinoff Nyon Yvon Delbos France Geneva

Girls Featured In Cold Storage Plant Photo Tour

Dr. C. R. Anderson mayor accompanied the party and was photographed among the trees and with the girls. Local shots show views of the cold storages canning and packing houses to be included in a news reel soon.

C. R. Anderson

Vatican Sync with Berlin Fails Over Immorality Charges

Osservatore Romano reports trials of priests and lay brothers in Germany on immorality charges strain Vatican Berlin relations. The church accuses Nazis of paganism and corrupting youth education. German moves toward Nazi catechism and neo pagan influence fuel the dispute. Cardinal Mundelein’s attack on Hitler is cited as a point of contention.

Germany Holy See Berlin Vatican Adolf Hitler George Mundelein Chicago Michael von Faulhaber Munich Osservatore Romano Nurnberg Alfred Rosenberg

Captain Dolan Visits Winchester Lions Club

Captain Mike Dolan of Long Beach California, who joined Admiral Byrd at Little America, spoke to the Winchester Lions Club about his polar experiences. He entertained on piano and guests included A L Cupp Harrisonburg and others. The club sent condolences to Ocean View Club on C C Cullums death and heard about the preschool recreation center expansion from Myrtle Chrismore.

Mike Dolan Long Beach Cal Admiral Byrd Little America Winchester Lions Club Dolan Salisbury Ocean View Club Lion c. C. Cullums Cullums Myrtle Chrismore American Legion Capt. Dolan A. L. Cupp Harrisonburg Lion W. W. Bird Walter Floesel Philadelphia Lion Richard Vietel Lion E. M. Bruce Washington Lion H. B Garber D. H. Sencindiver, Jr Lion D. H. Sencindiver Chrismore Club

Klan Ties, Senate Fight Over Black’s Supreme Court Appointment

Amid renewed allegations that Justice Black is a Ku Klux Klan member, lawmakers including Senator Copeland press for action. Governor Graves, former Klan member, denies Black membership. Imperial Wizard Evans dodges confirmation questions.

Copeland Senate Black Supreme Court New York Wizard Evans Clinton Mass Walsh Justice Black United States Supreme Court Atlantic City Bibb Graves Alabama Pittsburgh Post- Gazette Graves Evans J. L. Baskin Richmond Baskin Invisible Empire New York State Brooklyn Manhattan Birmingham Bankhead D-Ala Butler, McReynolds Sutherland New York City

Dorsey Whitacre Dies Suddenly in Maryland

Dorsey C. Whitacre of Riverdale Maryland died suddenly today at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Hamilton near Mount Williams where he had been boarding for some time. He had family ties in Frederick county and his wife had died years ago. The cause of death was not stated and no recent illness was reported.

Dorsey C. Whitacre Riverdale Oliver C. Hamilton Mount Williams Winchester Whitacre Frederick County

Council To Meet Tonight for City Reorganization and Appointments

A deferred Common Council meet at 7 30 pm may reveal Dr C R Anderson announcing the chief of police appointment and election of a city manager solicitor police magistrate milk inspector and other city staff. Clerk Frank H Krebs to preside until a president is elected. Hangar construction at the airport may be on agenda. state funding delays cited.

Common Council C. R. Anderson Frank H. Krebs

Descendant of Wanamaker Dies in Park Avenue Flat

Mary Brown Warburton, granddaughter of John Wanamaker, was found unconscious in her Park Avenue apartment and died shortly after. Police reported she had been taking reducing tablets, which likely caused her death.

New York Mary Brown Warburton John Wanamaker Park Avenue East 51St Street

Irregularities Found in Montgomery County Accounts

State's Attorney James H. Pugh announced irregularities in the accounts of four Montgomery county officers. He said he would summon numerous persons before the county grand jury convening Monday in Rockville.

Rockville James H. Pugh Montgomery County Pugh

Student faces assault on Stanford campus stance

A 17 year old Palo Alto girl Alice Robertson was assaulted on the Stanford University campus as she resisted advances. She was roughly treated and stabbed slightly with a pair of scissors by an unidentified man. Robertson plans to enter the university this semester.

Palo Alto Cal Alice Robertson Stanford University Miss Robertson

Mrs. Virginia A. Vance Dies at 80 in Martinsburg

Virginia Amanda Vance widow of James H. Vance died at 1:15 this morning at sister Mrs. Laura V Wisecarver’s home East Piccadilly street after illness in her eightieth year. She leaves four sisters and several stepchildren with funeral set at 3 p m tomorrow at Mrs. Wisecarver’s home with burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Virginia Amanda Vance James H. Vance Laura V. Wisecarver East Piccadilly Street Vance Edward H Emily C. Elliott Scrivener Frederick County United Brethren Church Katherine Scrivener Ida Elliott Martinsburg W. Va J. A Wisecarver Fulton N. Y Hattie Hillyard Cumberland Ada Patton Winchester Ollie Vance Luther Vance Lynchburg Wisecarver George W. Stover E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Mount Hebron Elmer V Hodges Henkel Carpenter Walter P. Anderson James A. Cather Holmes Carper Holmes Ritter L. D. Grubbs

Markets Report Mix Of Livestock And Grains Across Cities

Baltimore and Chicago markets show mixed movement in hogs cattle sheep and produce with prices largely firm to higher. Notable figures include hogs topping near 13.35 per cwt and cattle to 18.85 for yearlings, while wheat oats and corn edge fluctuating futures and cash prices across regions.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania U. S New Jersey Eastern Shore Virginia Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks Red Springs

Plot Aimed at Embarrassing Wife Revealed by Judge

New York Supreme Court Justice Edgar J. Lauer described a deliberate plot from Washington to embarrass his wife during a five hour customs inspection. He cited 32 pieces of luggage seized from their abroad trip as the action and blamed unknown officials for the plan.

New York Supreme Court Edgar J. Lauer Washington, D. C Washington Cubenne

Local Market Prices and Feed Details From The Star

Local markets list daily prices for patent and intermediate feeds, oats, dairy feeds, and hogs, with prices per bag or per barrel. Items include patent brand flour, cracked corn, middlings, dairy rations, chick starter, live hogs, spring lambs, butter, and turkey starter, showing regional retail adjustments.

Sean Basa Otisoce Secede Secessen Wanen el Osatis Helleral Res Eee Cuiess Essa Acces Pbl Lee Migguner Foclyawa Stulkey Gtower Cncass

Wheat and grain quotations rise on large export purchases

Chicago on September 14 reported strong wheat gains after North American export orders for Europe totalled about 2.5 million bushels. Canada supplied 1.75 million and the United States 750,000, with later profit taking pushing some prices back from intraday highs.

Baltimore Winchester Grain Market Chicago Europe Canada United States

Stock Market Rally Amid Broad Downto-Up Turn

New York September 14 stock leaders led a broad recovery from recent losses. Many issues regained 1 to 5 points with some up 7 to 15, while bonds and futures showed gains. Prominent names included U S Steel Bethlehem Steel General Motors Chrysler American Can Coca Cola Westinghouse Du Pont and more.

New York U. S. Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet and Tube Republic Wheeling Steel American Steel Foundries Santa Fe N. Y. Central Southern Rail Wash Southern Pacific Atlantic Coast Line Great Northern Northern Pacific Chrysler General Motors Mack Truck U. S. Rubber Goodyear Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward J. I. Case International Harvester Deere Oliver Farm Douglas Aircraft Boeing American Telephone Consolidated Edison North American American Water Works Anaconda Kennecott American Smelting Howe Sound St. Jors H Lead American Can Westins House du Pont Amerada Phillips Petroleum Texas Corp Pure Philip Morris Loew's International Paper and Power Preferred Allis Chalmers Coca-Cola American Locomotive Continental

Mrs Manville to Reno for Divorce with Marcelle Edwards

Tommy Manville reached a gentlemen's agreement with his fourth wife Marcelle Edwards to head to Reno for a divorce. The arrangement confirms she will travel to Nevada to seek the dissolution of their marriage.

Mrs. Manville Reno New York Tommy Manville Marcelle Edwards

C I O Denounced as Communist Organization in Labor Fight

ASBURY PARK New Jersey September 14 Joseph McCurdy Baltimore president of the Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor called the A F of L major opposition force the C I O a communist organization in a statement today.

Asbury Park N. J Joseph McCurdy Baltimore Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor A. F. of L C. I. Oa

Interchurch Committee Plans Mission Meetings

Shape Plans continues as Winchester churches schedule a two day mission on Nov 17 and 18 with meetings in Winchester from Nov 28 to Dec. Rev R A Whitten named publicity chairman, Rev McKay to preside all meetings, Rev Wilson to oversee music, and a speakers committee led by Clark Whitten Wilson and McIntyre. Major James Mars offers closing prayer.

Interchurch Committee Churches of Winchester R. A. Whitten Mr. McKay Mr. Wilson Messrs. Clark Whitten Wilson McIntyre James Mars Salvation Army

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