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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1937

Page

2

Cassiano Emerges As Pitt Freshman Star In rout

Richard Randy Cassiano, a 20 year old from Albany New York, scored four touchdowns rushing for 66 48 46 and 36 yards and threw a 26 yard TD pass in Pitt's victory over Ohio Wesleyan. He previously starred at Albany High School. earned C D Wettach award for scholarship.

Pittsburgh Richard Randy) Cassiano Pitt Albany N. Y Ohio Wesleyan Cassiano Randy Jock Sutherland C. D. Wettach

Examinations Open for Civil Service Animal Husbandman Post

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for Principal animal husbandman with a salary of 5600 dollars a year in the Bureau of Animal Industry. Full details available from Herman Lee secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners at the local post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture Herman Lee U.S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Freakish apples spotted in local display

A display at The Star office shows Albemarle Pippins grown together like Siamese twins. E W Cather also found a two fruit union among apples, while M H Rosenberger from Hayfield brought a twig with 54 Jonathans about an inch in diameter, noting size limits.

E. W. Cather Star Office M. H. Rosenberger Hayfield Rosenberger

Martha Raye Wins Divorce From Hamilton Westmore

Martha Raye, noted film comedienne, obtained a divorce from makeup artist Hamilton Westmore after testifying he slapped her failed to pay household bills and threatened her with a gun.

Los Angeles Martha Raye Comedienne Hamilton Buddy) Westmore

Fortune Telling Dream Dictionary Offer

A Winchester Evening Star notice promotes a booklet on fortune telling with a dream dictionary. Readers are asked to send name address and ten cents to Washington DC for a copy, via the Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin.

Rev E G Hetoller to Preach Last Sermon in Reynolds

News from Reynolds Virginia notes Rev E G Hetoller will deliver his final sermon on Sunday October 3 at 9 30 am before leaving for conference Nearby social round includes guests from Winchester Chestnut Grove Whitacre and Shenandoah Junction with multiple families mentioned. Other items report illnesses and Sunday visits among local residents.

Louise Murvil Dick Leroy J. K. Nesmith Evelyn Carpenter Carolee Holliday Winchester Sam Nicely A. C. Carpenter E. D. Shenk Bnlonzie Strother Emma DeHaven Chestnut Grove Harold Edwards

Calumet Dick Heads 16 Nominated for Havre De Grace Handicap

Sixteen thoroughbreds entered for the Havre De Grace Handicap feature at Maryland racing. Calumet Dick, fresh from the Narragansett Special, drew early support on a track expected to be slightly heavy. Veterans oppose the Galant Fox progeny in the mile and an eighth event. Maryland’s season shifts to Laurel next for a 25 day meeting starting Saturday.

Harve DE Grace Ella K. Bryson Maryland Laurel

Laurel Meet Expected High Calibre At Selima Hopefuls

Laurel Maryland faces a premier racing meet with Marty Lassie of Wheatley stable slated for the Selima. Jockey Paul Ryan is expected to ride and top horses from Havre de Grace likely to move to Laurel. The Selima purse exceeds $28,000 for the winner.

Laurel Wheatley Stable Marty Lassie Paul Ryan Chicago Havre de Grace

Rival Trades Council Set Up in Maryland and DC

Forty two delegates from eighteen C I O unions in Maryland and the District of Columbia formed a central group ending the Maryland C I O split. The Allegany Trades Council had unified workers now divided into two rival labor councils. The Maryland DC group plans a convention in Baltimore on November 8 9 and 10 led by Frank J Bender regional director for Maryland.

Cumberland Maryland District of Columbia A. F. of L Allegany Allegany Trades Council A. F Frank J. Bender Maryland-D. C Baltimore

Brave Mare Rescues Man From Bull Attack

A 12 year old mare from Sault Ste Marie charged a bull that attacked Steve OConnor in a pasture. The mare kicked the bull into retreat and OConnor escaped with minor injuries.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Steve O'Connor O’connor O'Connor

Visitors and Family News from Good West Virginia

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bageant included Alvin Whitacre Pete Clark from Martinsburg. Ruth Ellen Bageant’s burns show slow improvement and Myrtle Clark returns home from Bloomery. Eva Crouse is mother of a newborn daughter. Whitacres and Clark families visited Gordon Clark and Tom Whitacre’s households. Bell Clark enjoyed Winchester visit with Laura Dunlap who opened a store there. Loring Pugh drove to Winchester. Harry Crouse bought a radio Roy Pease visited Eva Crouse Nora Largent visited Eva Crouse.

Good W. Va Clark Bageant Alvin Whitacre Pete Clark Martinsburg Ruth Ellen Bageant Myrtle Clark Bloomery Eva Crouse Gordon Clark Tom Whitacre Bell Clark Jean Bunner Winchester Laura Dunlap Loring Pugh Harry Crouse Roy Pease Nora Largent

Rock Enon Items

Frank Miller, son of Scott Miller, died at his home in Rock Enon, blood poisoning. Interment at the Racy graveyard. Survived by parents, three brothers, and a sister. Mrs. Anne Fox, married to Oscar Fox, badly burned by a kettle of scalding water. Geese have been seen migrating south and a large flock of hawks passed over. Mrs. Helen Anderson, ill at Gore, is slightly better. Apple picking is in season.

Rock Enon Frank Miller Scott Miller Anne Fox Oscar Fox Helen Anderson Gore

Public Sale of Farm Real Estate Near Romney West Virginia

Public sale of 240 acre farm and orchard with 1000 apple trees 500 peach trees timber 10 room house bath and electric line to be held Saturday October 9 1937 at 10 o clock Located 12 miles east of Romney WV one mile off Route 50 and a quarter mile off Route 29 Sale at the farm. Auction notice lists September 29 and October 6 1921 as dates.

Bath Romney W. Va

Judge Frowns On Teaching Man Evolved From Ape At Bally School

Waynesburg Pa September 29 Judge Challen W Waychoff called the teaching that man descended from a monkey reprehensible during a hearing on Laura Elms Morris request to regain her teaching job at the one room Bally country school Morris denied the charge of incompetency and cruelty claiming she was joking Everett Fuller an eighth grade pupil testified she made an evolution remark while explaining a prehistoric man image He added she allowed mudballs paper wads and overshoes in class and punished Eugene Jones a 12 year old pupil with a pad ему

Waynesburg Challen W. Waychoff Laura Elms Morris Bally Country Everett Fuller Morris Greene County Daughters of the American Revolution

Navy Trains B Squad Against Citadel Plays

At Annapolis on September 29 Navy coaches used a Citadel playbook against the varsity to test a weakened defense. Lieut. Hank Hardwick said the defense needs a stiffer test than last Saturday against William and Mary as Navy prepares to meet the Citadel in Charleston this Saturday.

Annapolis Navy Citadel Harry J Hank) Hardwick William and Mary Charleston S. C

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1361 B Frock for Young Women

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1361 B offers a simple wear in a softly designed frock with dressmaker details. The pattern includes sizes 14 to 42, with yardage for 54 inch fabric and contrasting inner collar. Send fifteen cents for the Barbara Bell Fall and Winter Pattern Book and direct orders for the full range of fashions.

Barbara Bell

Million Dollar Case Involves Mrs Jean MacDonald Witness

Mrs Jean MacDonald testifies in a 1.25 million dollar suit filed by Mrs Pearl Antibus against Thomas W Warner Sr of Pasadena California. The case stems from a raid on Mrs Antibus Hollywood home by Warner who allegedly believed his son was held a love captive.

Jean MacDonald Pearl Antibus Thomas W. Warner, Sr Pasadena Cal

MacFadden Starts On a New Test

Bernard MacFadden, 69, publisher and physical culturist, launched from Floyd Bennett at 7 22 a m for a solo 1200 mile non stop flight to Miami seeking a new age record and to test his physical furnace. His prior attempt ended near Charleston on June 26.

New York Bernard MacFadden Floyd Bennett Airport Miami Fla Charleston S. C

Portland jailer reads bible study ends in theft

Robert Henry, 29, studying the bible in Portland Oregon jail, admitted stealing a minister’s bible to learn the ten commandments. Municipal Judge Cohn deferred sentence to memorize them, but two hours later Henry returned and flunked the recall.

Portland Ore Robert Henry Cohn Henry

New Russian Clipper Exceeds In Wingspread

Baltimore news reports Glenn L. Martin officials describing a Russian clipper plane completed in November. The craft spans 157 feet, 90 feet long, weighing 62 000 pounds with space for 46 day passengers and 26 to sleep. Boeing clippers have 152 feet wingspan, weigh 82 000 pounds. The vessel will be shipped by boat after completion.

Baltimore Offeais O Glenn L. Martin Rusia Boeing Martin

Stage Stars at Palace for One-Day Showing

Arthur Treacher Patricia Ellis and Robert Kent star in Step Lively Jeeves at the Palace Theatre for today only with Hable and Wodehouse in Gentleman's Gent, plus a Fox News Reel and Stranger than Fiction.

Arthur Treacher Patricia Ellis Robert Kent Palace Theatre P. G. Wodehouse Fox News

Will Rogers Humorous Story Recapped In Acknowledgment Cup Tale

A fragmented reminiscence recalls Will Rogers and a celebration with speeches by the chief and Sandy. A single cup is described as shared by two boys, with an inscription showing a blank space like golf cups. The note references American News Features, Inc and a reel and novelty supplement.

Sandy

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