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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1937

Page

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America Not Going Broke President Tells Cheyenne Crowd

President Roosevelt spoke to thousands at Cheyenne's rail station promising to continue his first term's "most good for the greatest number" and rejecting calls to coast. He noted the government is not broke while welcome by Senator O Mahoney Gov Miller and others on a formal committee.

America Cheyenne Rail Station D. Harold Oliver Cheyenne Wyo Roosevelt O’mahoney Roosevelt Supreme Court Sam United States Leslie Miller H. H Schwartz Paul Greever Wyona Jalenet Gov. Miller Senator Schwartz Congressman Greever O'Mahoney Leslie A. Miller H. Schwartz Casper D.wyo Mac Marvin McIntyre McIntyre Roosevelt Shivers

Red Cross urged to reduce accidents in homes and businesses

June nights inspire poets in the Valley while the Red Cross works to lessen yearly accident losses. The group calls on the public to remove risky conditions and make homes and buildings as safe as possible.

The Red Cross

Peace Move Seen In Offing By Mussolini And Hitler

In Munich on Sept 24 an informed source said Premier Mussolini and Chancellor Hitler planned a joint world appeal for peace to be delivered at the Berlin rally close. Reports said Mussolini had completed his speech and would join Hitler in Munich for talks, signaling a potential basis for European understanding.

Mussolini Hitler Munich Gerany Berlin Germany I Duce Europe

New Ministers To Be Received By Presbytery

Winchester Presbytery plans a fall meeting at Woodstock Virginia to receive many new clergymen. The session will open September 28 at 11 o clock with Rev J W Hogshead of Petersburg West Virginia preaching. Installations and examinations follow including Rev E S McGavock for Opéquon group in Frederick county and Rev B F Ormand Jr to lead Lost City West Virginia after ordination.

Winchester Presbyterian Church Woodstock J. W. Hogshead Petersburg W. Va E.5. McGavock Opequon Frederick County B. F. Ormand, Jr Lost City Union Theological Seminary Richmond Va King’s Mountain Presbytery North Carolina

Child Burned by Acid in Leicester Street Incidents

Jimmie Robertson four year old son of Mr and Mrs Earl Robertson Jr East Leicester street suffered acid burns after removing his clothing and lying in a town run near South Kent street. He reportedly went with an older boy to the commons east of Kent street and bathed, an acid said to come from a textile mill burned him severely and required medical attention.

Jimmie Robertson Earl Robertson, Jr East Leicester Street

Cars Damaged In Collision North of Boyce on Route 12

Two cars damaged in a morning collision about one mile north of Boyce on Route 12. A. B. Hummer of Berryville pulled from a side-road and hit Floyd O. Rapp of Brilliant Ohio. Rapp's damage estimated at 85 dollars, Hummer's at 35. State officer R. E. Bayliss investigated and paid for the damages.

Boyce Route 12 A. B. Hummer Berryville Floyd O. Rapp Brilliant Ohio Rapp Hummer R. E. Bayliss

Rev M J Miike Named Pastor At Winchester Church

The 138th annual United Brethren Virginia Conference announced Rev Millard J Miller as successor to Rev George W Stover at the Winchester church. Elkton will host the 1938 conference with Rev A P Hovermale presiding. Resolutions disapproved dancing smoking card playing and drinking on church school campuses while debating state school references.

United Brethren Virginia Conference A. P. Hovermale Millard J. Miller Shenandoah College Dayton George W. Stover Winchester Church Elkton George McGuire G. D. Batdorf United Brethren Church Ri Li Brill Second Martinsburg W. Va G. W. Stover

Russell Patton Dies After Heart Attack in Frederick

Russell C. Patton longtime Frederick barber operator died at Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. He is survived by wife Rebecca Carver two children a sister and four brothers. Funeral Sunday at Braddock Street Methodist Church with Mount Hebron burial and pallbearers from the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Russell C. Patton Frederick County Memorial Hospital County Isaac R Mamie Fletcher Patton East Piccadilly Street Patton Rebecca Carver Helen Elizabeth Donald L Clayton Hoover George Howard Luther Albert Sarah Zane Fire Company Elks Club Modern Wooden of America United Brethren Church

Pontiac Sedan Sale At Court House Tomorrow

A Pontiac sedan will be sold at the Court House at 10 o'clock tomorrow Saturday.

Court House

Riverside Rendezvous Dance and Market Notes

Riverside Rendezvous mentions Bob Riley's Orchestra for a Wednesday Sept 29 dance. The notice lists a Sunday night special value sale on rugs draperies and slip materials. Moling and Cather advertise onion or garlic juice and a bottle offer at Pure Food Store with unclear timing.

Riverside Rendezvous Bob Riley Moling

Social Security Funds Unclaimed Reach 400000

Washington reports about 400000 in social security payments remain unclaimed by wage earners or heirs. Many accounts close only after death or turning 65, with 1942 as the start for monthly benefits. Actuarial estimates projected 300000 closures this year, yet nine months show only about 30000.

Washington

Committee Named To Cooperate In Fruit Purchases

A Frederick county committee to liaise with the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation was announced to oversee surplus apple purchases. President Philipie of the County Fruit Growers Association chairs, with managers from Winchester Cold Storage, Virginia Cold Storage, Robinson Ice and Cold Storage, and local orchardist Walker Bond. County agent I Fred Stine organized appointments to involve cold storage leaders for close supply contact. The panel will advise purchasing agent R W Tyson and focus on commercial grades in both package and bulk forms for the Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania region.

Frederick County Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Philipie Theounty Fruit Growers Association William Beverley Winchester Cold Storage Llewellyn Jackson Virginia Cold Storage Delmar Robinson Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Company Walker Bond I. Fred Stine R. W. Tyson Winchester Tyson Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania

Fletcher And Snarr Ordered To Grand Jury Contendere

Fletcher and Snarr are ordered to appear before the grand jury as indictees in a pending case. The action names both men in the indictment process and sets the stage for potential formal charges. Court records indicate ongoing legal proceedings with these defendants.

Fletcher and Snarr Bound Over on Perjury Charge

E S Fletcher 57 and Benjamin B Snarr were sent to the grand jury by Judge Donald Weems after a preliminary hearing. Fletcher’s bond set at 5000 while Snarr’s remained 1000. Fletcher entered no contest plea and Snarr pleaded guilty.

E. S. Fletcher Benjamin B. Snarr Grand Jury of Corporation Court Donald Weems Fletcher Snarr Clark M. Smith Corporation Commonwealth Jas P. Reardon

Samuel I Bidget Found Dead Near Camp In Gore Woods

The body of Samuel I. Bidget, 45, formerly of Washington DC, was found near the Shady Rest tourist camp outside Gore by Woodrow Rhodes. Authorities say he shot himself with a shotgun yesterday afternoon after spending the night at the camp. The body was moved to relatives near Capon Bridge WV for funeral services. He carried a long paper wrapped package at the time of departure from the camp.

Samuel I. Bidget Washington, D. C Frederick County Shady Rest Gore Capon Bridge W. Va Star Woodrow Rhodes

Buck Creek payroll robbery witness Testifies during exam

In Wise Virginia Buck Creek and several men linked to a $15,000 daylight payroll robbery on September 15 testified before Trial Justice T J Hamilton that the loot would be split among Deputy Sheriff C W McNutt and two men from Tennessee. A Lee county jury in Jonesville Virginia convicted Greenallen Brooks, 82, of manslaughter in Deputy Arch Redmond’s 1935 slaying and set a five year term on his second murder trial involving Mrs Verna Garr Taylor.

Wise Buck Creek Here T J. Hamilton C. W. McNutt Tennessee Jonesville Lee County Greenallen Brooks Arch Redmond Verna Garr Taylor

Bonus for seamen in danger zones abroad

Seamen on government operated merchant vessels entering danger zones in Chinese and Spanish waters will receive a $50 bonus for the extra hazard.

Washington Spanish

Navy to boost air force to 2000 planes by 1939

San Pedro California September 24 Navy air force will be expanded to 2000 planes by 1939 Rear Admiral Arthur B Cook chief of the bureau of aeronautics announced today.

San Pedro Calif United States Navy Air Force Arthur B. Cook Bureau of Aeronautics

Describing Slaying of Brig Gen Denhardt in Court

Rodes K. Myers testified before a packed courtroom about the Monday night murder of Brig. Gen. Henry H. Denhardt in Shelbyville Kentucky. The case proceeded with witnesses and tense proceedings as investigators pursued the motive and details of the slaying.

Shelbyville Rodes K. Myers Henry H. Denhardt

Farley Resignation Postponed Over Pierce Arrow Stock Plans

In New York on September 24 it was understood in informed circles that James A. Farley has delayed his resignation as postmaster general and his acceptance of the Pierce Arrow Motor Corporation presidency due to a fall in securities and the need to prepare a registration statement for a new Pierce Arrow stock issue.

New York James A. Farley Pierce-Arrow Motor Corporation Pierce-Arrow

Bishop Page backs bishops approving remarriage after divorce

Detroit Sept 24 Bishop Herman Page chairman of the Episcopal Church joint commission on marriage and divorce says the body will advocate authorizing bishops to permit second or subsequent marriages after divorce for any cause.

Detroit Herman Page Episcopal Church Joint Commission On

Moling Named Leader for Rally Day Program

J Henry Moling Jr was appointed chairman of the Rally Day program committee at Lou doun Street Presbyterian Church for Sunday morning. The Star corrected an earlier note that Stewart Bell Jr, Sunday School superintendent, would lead the event.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church J. Henry Moling, Jr The Star Today Stewart Bell, Jr

Jap Bombers Kill 100 in Hankow Amid China Crisis

Japanese air raid on Hankow leaves about 100 dead with many injured as U S Navy declares it will keep Asiatic fleet in Chinese waters to protect nationals. The policy stance follows Chiang Kai Shek's warning and questions over new Japanese territorial claims in China.

Washington United States Navy China Japan Navy Department Harry E Yarnell Navy General Board Navy Chiang Kai-Shek America United States

Japan Prepares To Make a Reply To U S Protest

Tokyo reports a Japanese foreign office spokesman said an official reply to the United States protest over aerial bombardment of Nanking is in preparation. An unofficial source cited fresh precautionary orders to airmen and stated Tokyo would limit bombings to military targets, but this may not shape Japan's reply. Foreign Minister Hirota told the cabinet no delegates would be sent to the League advisory committee.

Tokyo United States Nanking Naning Japan Koki Hirota League of Nations

Reuben Long Seriously Hurt in Sawing Accident

Reuben L. Long, a Mountain Falls farmer in Frederick County, was severely injured when a belt pulley on a gasoline powered saw broke and flung steel lacings into his abdomen. He received first aid from Dr. H. I. Pifer and was taken to Memorial Hospital. his condition was serious but not immediately life threatening, with a long recovery expected.

Reuben L. Long Mountain Falls Frederick County Mr. Long H. I. Pifer

Call Davis Grocery For Peaches Quinces And Corn

A note lists Davis Grocery offering peaches quinces and corn with contact via phone at 900 for ordering. The brief line appears as a classified style item from an old newspaper page dated 9 24.

Davis Grocery

British Protest Bombing of Civilian Canton Loudly Stated

London reports Sir Robert L. Craigie ready to present strong representations to Japan over the bombing of non military targets in China. British officials cite Canton losses of about 2,000 civilians in raids, while Nanking avoids bombardment despite warnings to foreigners.

London Robert L. Craigie Japan China Great Britain Canton South China Nanking Tokyo Shanghai United States

Big Turtle Escapes From Butler Near Papermill Road

Marshall Butler, a room employee, spotted a two and a half foot turtle by Papermill road. He and witnesses say it weighed about 50 pounds and resembled a deep sea species. It disappeared from a tub at night and may head toward the nearby pond as investigations continue.

Marshall Butler Star Composing Room Papermill Road Butler Marshall

Bombing of Hankow Kills About 100 as Japanese Raids Hit Central China

Shanghai reports indicate nine Japanese planes bomb Hankow and Hanyang wounding roughly 200 and killing near 100. Buildings damaged in crowded districts near the Yangtze city’s arsenal. Cholera epidemics hit Shanghai’s ranks with Japanese losses noted. Nanking bombings continue, foreigners warned to stay clear of targets.

Shanghai Hankow Yangtze River Hanyang Aphis Yangtze Wuchang Wuhan China Paoshan Lotien Raoshan Nanking

Funeral services conducted for the late Thomas J. Orndorff

The Winchester businessman Thomas J. Orndorff died after a weeklong illness. Services were held at Braddock Street Methodist Church South with Rev. Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included local Lions Club members, bank directors, Rouss Fire Company, and Knights of Pythias.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Hubert Sydenstricker George W. Stover Mount Hebron Cemetery W. R. Pifer C. R. Grubb Allen B. Gray L. R. Fisher R. C. Potts E. T. Snider Mr. Patton Thomas J. Orndorff Winchester Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron Hoye Riley John H. Rosenberger P. G. Ireland Donald Miller William Simpson Marion Tewart Lions’ Club The Commercial and Savings Bank Rouss Fire Company Knights of Pythias

Auction sale set for 406 S Main St at court house

An auction will sell the desirable property 406 South Main Street on Lat. Sept. 25 at 11 a.m in front of the Court House. See ads inside page 3 for details and contacts.

S. Main St Court House

Pickers' Tickets Print Now at the Star Office

Pickers' tickets are printed now at the Star Office. This notice directs outlet staff to issue tickets and advertises the availability of the tickets for distribution.

Star Office

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Supreme Court Valley of Offing By Melvin K. Whiteleather M.J. Miike U. B. Church Geo. W. Stover Augusta County Russell Patton Nolo Fletcher’s Philip Williams Ethel Dunlap Fletcher E. S Fletcher Kin Bulletins Yarnell Chiang Manchoukuo Ethiopia U. S Reuben Long Big Turtle Yangtze Valley Peiping Mr. Orndorff
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