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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1937
Page
2
In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia a decree references James R Affleck deceased and outlines a commissioner’s duties to report liens, beneficiaries, taxes, and judgments on the realty. A notice fixes September 29 1937 at 17 Court Square Winchester as the time and place to proceed with the order of reference.
Handley Judges football team, with three practice sessions left, prepares for their first game against Berkeley Springs on Saturday afternoon on the local field. Coach Ochs and Snag Sargent drill a light squad, with returning veteran Red Baker back in contention, and a crop of newcomers ready to prove themselves.
Nashville boatman Sam Cleaver from the highway department traversed 75 miles down the Cumberland River in 12 days aboard his self constructed raft named Gurry Anne. He reported for work Monday morning and returned by airplane in 35 minutes.
The 1937 college football season shifts into high gear with a strong schedule this weekend. Key matchups include Cornell vs Penn State at Ithaca, West Virginia vs West Virginia Wesleyan, Pittsburgh vs Ohio Wesleyan, and Navy vs William and Mary. Upsets earlier included Elon over Virginia Military 12-6 and Ohio University against Rio Grande 80-0.
A Des Moines terrier named Ruggles ignored warnings from his owner and chased a moving truck. The vehicle belonged to the city dog catcher, who captured the dog and held him for potential penalties. A $1 dog license prevented Ruggles from going to canine jail.
The Cumberland Valley Athletic League items include final arrangements for the six school football race, 1938 basketball and football dates, and Fort Hill stadium field approval for the 1938 track meet. Allegany High hosts the meeting with principals electing Zentmeyer as president and Strine as vice president, Quarles as secretary treasurer.
The Cubs and Giants enter a pivotal three game set in Chicago with new form from key pitchers and batters. Hal Schumacher and Harry Gumbert bolster the Giants while Larry French Tex Carleton Curt Davis pace Chicago as Ripper Collins Hartnett return boosting Chicago offense.
The Rev Ronald H Rowland says September 26 evening service at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church White Post will start at 3 30 with kindergarten also at 3 30 and Sunday School at 2 30 This returns evening services to the winter schedule.
The temporary headquarters of the Winchester branch on West Boscawen Street lists phone number 768 W as its contact.
Chicago Cubs host the New York Giants in a decisive three game weekend at Wrigley Field with 30,000 plus fans expected. Giants hold 85-53, need split or better. Cubs 2-1 series must win nine of 13 to catch up by season end. Pitchers: Larry French for the Cubs and Harry Gumbert for the Giants.
The National Labor Relations Board prepared to investigate charges of unfair labor practices filed by CIO official John T. Jones against N. and G. Taylor Company after a hearing on the CIO petition for collective bargaining at the tin plate mill. Bennet T. Schauffler said an investigation would precede any hearing. The board closed its hearing after witnesses testified before examiner D. Lacy McBride.
Justice of the Peace Jerry Donaghy ordered Emil Dennler 24 a farmer to serve 15 Sundays in jail for a traffic violation after he argued he could not balance jail time with farm duties. He will begin the sentences this Sunday and continue for a total of 15 weeks.
An old enslaved man falls ill and first uses a Black doctor then calls a white physician. The white doctor checks the patient briefly and asks what is missing, the patient replies that his watch is gone, delivering a light yet pointed joke about medical care.
All persons having claims against or who may be indebted to the estate of the late Roger E Brown are asked to settle with M M Lynch administrator. The notice is dated September 18, 1931.
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