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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star announces publication details including editor H F Byrd Jr and publication schedule. It lists subscription prices, advertising rates, memorial and display ad charges, and national advertising representatives. It notes Associated Press membership and reprint rights for news.
On December 31, 1936, there were 668,577 male and 162,518 female employees. 80 percent men and 20 percent women. In Washington, D. C., there were 69,551 male and 46,413 female employees. 60 percent men and 40 percent women.
A biblical verse from Isaiah 5 13 warns that a people fall into captivity due to lack of knowledge leaving their honored weak and parched. The passage emphasizes consequences of ignorance and thirst for understanding.
In Virginia last week Representative Maury Maverick lambasted Senators Glass and Byrd for opposing the President’s Supreme Court packing plan. He called them fiscally conservative and boasted as a down the line Roosevelt man while leading a radical bloc pushing relief funds up to 2.25 billion.
The Richmond News Leader reports a portrait of State Senator Henry Taylor Wickham of Hickory Hill Hanover County will hang in Hanover Courthouse early next month. Presented by Hanover County, Wickham is a lawyer and long time public servant first elected to the Virginia House in 1888. His portrait joins that of his father William Carter Wickham and other famed locals on the courthouse wall.
The Roanoke Times quotes Al fred P. Sloan Jr president of General Motors saying the recent strike aimed at domination not higher pay or shorter hours. It argues workers had no genuine grievances and their hours and pay were satisfactory with negotiable benefits already available.
William Green of the AFL notes Chrysler offered all terms before the strike while John L. Lewis is portrayed as aiming to crown himself master of American industry. Sloan adds the public must weigh risks of power concentrated with few.
A Catholic weekly criticizes American journalism for distortions in Spain coverage. It cites fabricated Madrid stories and partisan reporting, contrasted with Communist and other outlets claiming bias. The piece argues the public is left to judge whether reporting is fair.
A Montgomery Alabama Advertiser piece discusses the moral tension of refusing a hungry man a dime. The author notes the beggar often appears healthy, suggesting many requests are not for genuine hunger. The piece reflects self doubt versus compassion when saying no to a dime for food.
Lillian Rosine, Hollywood makeup expert, analyzes women’s lips to predict behavior. She says thin straight lips imply a spouse who won’t concede in an argument, while a rosebud mouth is praised by poets and suggests other traits.
United States Senator John G. Townsend Jr will crown Cornelia Larus as Queen Shenandoah XIII. Frederick County Ministerial banquet plans are complete. Representative Zioncheck from Washington state is jailed for speeding 70 mph. Frank Armstrong Jr elected Rotary Club president with Pinckney Arthur as vice president.
Five years ago dates of May 4 and 5, Wednesday and Thursday, were set for the festival after a meeting of the Apple Blossom Festival committee men and horticulturists. Walter L. Main Circus bid to purchase 22 acre fair grounds property amid pleasant surroundings. The Girls Athletic Association held a tea for Mrs. Wyatt Richard, formerly Miss Cornelia Gray. Stuart Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. F W Bailey, injured after being struck by a car.
Twenty five years ago ships recover 77 more victims of the Titania disaster. Elsie Nicholas a popular nurse formerly tied to the local hospital is missing from New York City. Captain R J Hancock a Confederate officer and noted horse breeder dies at his Albemarle county home. Local growers petition a Senate committee for new apple legislation.
Forty years ago the county clerk issued a marriage license to Hunter T. Shirley and Catherine V. Darlington. The Kent Street Presbyterian Church Young People's Society hosted a Colonial tea event. Rodney Hatcher of Gainesboro killed a bald eagle with a wingspan over six feet. Police detained a "quart cup" quartet during neighborhood carols.
A brief note marks the historic dates of William Shakespeare born on April 23, 1564 and died in 1616, highlighting his enduring literary legacy.
The passage analyzes female speech and facial cues, noting how lips and mouth shape convey moods. It warns jealous men to overlook signals while acknowledging women’s clever use of makeup to disguise expression.
News Behind The News reports Roosevelt's aides and lawmakers clash over relief spending and federal pork. Leaders fear rising debt, demand proof of need from governors and mayors, while Morgenthau warns on the Treasury. Debate centers on scaling back the Wagner housing bill and curbing federal dole amid political tension.
In a dingy London law office Colonel Lutman plots to marry Miss Jacqueline Smith to ex convict Jim Asson, with Charles Stuckey's help. They plan to have Jacqueline sign a deed assigning her 1.5 million inheritance before she learns of it, sharing the wealth among them and the mother. Charles laments the vile plan but calls it clever, seeking any snags.
A tense confrontation erupts as Colonel Lutman negotiates a risky plan with Jimmy Asson. The scheme includes a “formality” marriage and a share of loot while warnings of danger loom. Elsie Harringay sits nearby as the intrigue deepens.
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