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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1938

Page

5

Death of Harry Haun after long illness at home west of Woodstock

Harry Haun died after a prolonged illness at his home west of Woodstock. He married Vernie Wisman in May 1891 and leaves three children including Virginia McShane, Charles C Haun, and R R Haun plus a late daughter Elizabeth. Survived by six grandchildren and active Brethren Church lay leader with long service in Sunday School. funeral set at 3 PM Thursday from Maurertown home conducted by Rev E L Miller.

Woodstock Jacob Haun Vernie V. Wisman Virginia McShane E. J. McShane University of Virginia Charles C. Haun Cumberland Homesteads Tenn R. R. Haun Men Ashland College Ashland Ohio The Brethren Church Maurertown

Radio Highlights Schedule Preview for New York Listings

Radio highlights include Farley talks on WABC CBS at 7.30 pm Thursday before Ohio Democrats in Columbus and Friday at 9 pm on WJZ NBC from the National Association of Postmasters in St Paul, with Hamilton speaking via WABC Chicago. Also New York Philharmonic returns for ninth year on Sunday afternoons via WABC CBS. Tonight’s lineup features Gallup on WEAF NBC at 6.45, and a mix of music drama and features across WABC and WJZ tonight.

New York Ter James A. Farley John Hamilfin Farley Wabc -Cbs Ohio State Democratic Columbus Wjz-Nbc St. Paul National Association of Postmasters Hamilton National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs Chicago WABC Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Wabc-Cbs WEAF NBC Top Hatters Elvira Rios Columbia Concert Orchestra Berkshire

Des Moines Man Pays 1 Cent To Square Tax For 1937

A Des Moines man will have paid the federal income tax for 1937 after tendering a single cent. He learned his total tax was four cents and began quarterly payments for the first three quarters.

Des Moines

Red Sox And Indians Stir Up Some Excitement For Fans

The Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians spark interest in the pennant race as they chase the batting crown and world series shares. Jimmy Foxx and Earl Averill fuel the duel for second place while the Yankees’ streak continues to drag. The NL was rained out leaving doubleheaders as possible saviors. Pirates lead Cubs as action returns after a rest period.

Red Sox Indians Hugh 8S. Fullerton, Jr Associated Press Yankees New Yorkers Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Jimmy Foxx Washington Boston Joe McCarthy Chicago White Sox McCarthy Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Sox Jim Walkup Ed Cole Foxx Denny Gatehouse Cleveland Monte Stratton Bump Hadley

National League Yesterday’s Result No Games Played

A brief National League roundup notes no games on the schedule yesterday with no changes to standings or player stats.

Round-up of sports chatter and player moves from coast to coast

Eddie Briez reports a bustling sports page with chatter on Benny Leonard’s restaurant bid, Grimes and Hornsby in Brooklyn, Dressen’s status, John Henry Lewis cancelations, Army football prep, Cubs versus Yankees odds, Georgetown and Michigan State cues, and various boxing, golf, and cycling notes.

Eddie Brietz New York Benny Leonard Radio City Brooklyn Grimes Hornsby Charlie Dressen John Henry Lewis England France Kansas Wichita Army Alabama Southern California Pirates Cubs Georgetown University Joe Charlie. Bachman Michigan State George

Wenatchee Apples Face Higher Cull Rates Across Varieties

Wenatchee packing houses report cull losses doubling typical levels with Winter Banana and King David crops hit hardest. Jonathans show 20 to 35 percent culls, average packing down from 60–70 to 40–50 boxes per 100, while prices for Jonathans may rise as buyers seek 60 cents per orchard-run box with modest C grade.

King Davids Wenatchee Wash Daily World Jonathans Henry M. Smith Dryden Fruit Grower

Vincent Fined For Reckless Driving In Mt. Jackson Accident

Vincent Fined $25 and costs at Woodstock after being found guilty of reckless driving in connection with a September 11 accident two miles north of Mt. Jackson. A truck driven by Vincent of the Novick Transfer Company swerved causing a collision with a van driven by W. R. Brewer of Cumberland. Mrs. Brewer received injuries and was treated at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Edgar A. Vincent Novick Transfer Company Woodstock Hawkinstown Mt. Jackson Vincent W. R. Brewer Cumberland

Wedding Invitation Announcement From Star Job Print

Local wedding invitation card prepared by Star Job Print announces a couple’s marriage ceremony. The notice provides names and basic event details in a concise period-appropriate tone.

Hydro Plant Work Rushed After Destructive Fire

After a major fire on August 10 at Millville, the Potomac Edison Co. and Sanderson and Porter teams push rapid reconstruction of the Shenandoah hydro plant. About 40 workers operate day and night on brick and steel rebuilding, wiring, and rerouting power. The 1000 kw unit damaged but serviceable may return first in October as plans replace two old units with a new 1000 kw vertical unit.

Shenandoah Millville Potomac-Edison Company Sanderson and Porter Hagarstown Westinghouse

Gardeners Can Halt Many Pests

State entomologist C R Willey urges immediate garden cleanup to prevent overwintering pests. He warns 90 percent fail to clear remnants after harvest, allowing Mexican bean beetle larvae and other pests to survive frost and attack next year’s crops. Pull and burn vines and stalks while green to destroy larvae and cocoons.

C. R. Willey

Armel School Opens 1938–39 Term Busy Start

Armel Virginia opens the 1938 39 term with Shryock of Stephens in charge as enrollment grows with local pupils and bus transport. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Buckley in Martinsburg. Don Gray spent Sunday in Washington. Clinger guests with Plang in Winchester. Mrs Cornwell improves under a Winchester physician.

Armel Armel Sk Ee Meeens Shryock Stephens X. G. Buckley Fitzgerald Martinsburg Don Gray

School opens in Rock Enon with new Gore project ahead

Rock Enon Virginia reports the new school year starts with Mrs. Weaver teaching while pupils will transfer to Gore when the new building finishes. Mrs. Mary E. Good is gravely ill at her daughter's home. Annie Good remains bedridden after five years. The community notes a good season for small grain, potatoes, and corn, with pasture hurt by dry weather but expected improvement after recent rains. The apple crop is short and many residents seek work at evaporators and apple sheds in Winchester.

Rock Enon Winchester

Southern Teams Prep For Week End Games

Richmond Virginia September 31 Southern Conference teams concluded heavy practice as weekend games approach Friday action features Washington Lee vs Hampden Sydney in Lexington and Bucknell at Lewisburg. VMI drills in rain handling wet ball while William and Mary meet indoors for lectures as Richmonds Glenn This tlethwaite shifts Ed Bragg to fullback to cover Fitzhugh injury.

Richmond Southern Conf Washi Lee Hampden-Sydney Lexington Parcheon Bucknell Lewisburg Pooley Hubert VMI William and Mary Glenn Thistlethwaite Bragg Bill Fitzhugh

Roosevelt urged for third term by rubber workers union

In Trenton New Jersey the United Rubber Workers of America adopted unanimously a resolution urging President Roosevelt to seek a third term at their third international convention. The vote reflected strong labor support for the incumbent president.

Trenton N. J Roosevelt White House Third International Convention of the United Rubber Workers of America

Dr J H Romg Ventures Deep into Alaska Moose Range

Dr J H Romg travels 200 miles into isolated Alaska to hunt moose. He returns empty handed and leaves fresh moose tracks on his lawn as evidence of the expedition.

Anchorage A'aska J. H Romg

Postage and postal customs from the Taylor nomination era

The article recalls early postage practices and a notable incident when Zachary Taylor refused a nomination letter sent C. O. D. It notes how postmasters sometimes accept unusual letters and provides a quip about mythical mail delivery by animals, ending with a remark that air mail is three times faster than ordinary mail and costs half as much.

Zachary Taylor Taylor Post Office Department

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