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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1937
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star issue dated Tuesday April 27 1937. Includes publication details and subscription rates, advertising rates for classifieds memorials display and contract rates, national ad reps across major cities, and Associated Press copyright note. Local news content readable is minimal in this fragment.
A compact exhortation from 1 Thessalonians 4 10 11 urging brethren to increase love and knowledge of quiet living and to study to be quiet and to do their own business and to work with their own hands as commanded.
Lord Marley the British Laborite condemns the Baldwin government for forcing King Edward VIII to abdicate amid the Simpson affair. He argues Edward valued love over duty and could have helped Wales and workers, while criticizing the political use of the crisis. The piece also corrects a New York Times misstatement about author Willa Cather’s birthplace.
Lieutenant Governor James H. Price, Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, shows unstable opinions on party choices. AP reports quoted him as advocating neutrality among lieutenant governor candidates and urging friends to choose freely, claiming a hands off policy in naming his pick.
The Ledger-Dispatch notes Lieutenant-Governor Price publicly praised State Senator Robert W. Daniel, then undermines the claim by questioning Price's consistency and the sincerity of neutrality in Virginia politics. It questions Price's motive and stability amid shifting views on the lieutenant governor candidates.
A reflective essay asks men to consider the lasting spark with their wives. It questions habitual gestures and the value of intimate affection beyond daily routine. The piece contrasts conventional warnings about kissing with the deeper need for connection in marriage.
Reader can obtain factual answers by writing to The Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC and enclosing three cents for reply.
The Children's Bureau arose from Miss Lillian Ward's 1906 suggestion to President Theodore Roosevelt for a federal center of authoritative information on child life. The White House Conference on Care of Dependent Children in 1906 led to a congressional recommendation and the Taft administration signed the bill creating the bureau on April 9, 1912. Julia Lathrop served as its first chief.
Fragmentary reminiscences cover 1812 era figures Capt Hall and Capt Dacres, earlier use of the term rubber named after Priestley discovery, mentions of Heva and Aransvaal regimes, and a note that the Victoria turn and Goldenrod state flower tie to Alabama schools.
Miss Winifred Browne and Mrs Beall Bentley Thomas named maids of honor for festival celebrations. Police warn owners of old licenses must remove vehicles from streets or face fines. Parade director Roy Cather says plans nearly complete for a feature parade with 106 divisions. Independent candidate J Henkel Henry will not back party nominees in a Pierce Democratic chairman statement.
Washington notes reveal Wallace signals possible scrapping or drastic trimming of farm tenancy crop insurance and ever normal granary programs. Analysts expect a cut to the 50 million farm tenant bill with delays on insurance and granary measures while tax revision appears uncertain and budget battles loom.
Clifford Grim finance chair announces further festival support totaling 1550 dollars. Governor Pollard grants a 30 day reprieve to Lawrence Fleet while he reviews the case. Miss Eliza Tucker and Mr. John Weems star in Just A Love Nest at the Little Theatre directed by Virginia Smith. Apple Blossom festival ads appear across regional papers and radio programs.
Ten years ago Brunswick High School took first prize as the opening day festival parade went ahead despite rain. In Keyser West Virginia a new fire truck was wrecked en route to the fireman's division of the next day parade. Captain Frank Wray announced his candidacy for Clarke County Commonwealth Attorney. Tex Rickard arranged a comeback boxing match pairing Jack Dempsey with Pauline Azcundun after his loss to Tunney.
Twenty five years ago a well attended sale of the late Isaac Faulkner's property drew lively bidding. Madison Lodge No. 6 marks the 93rd anniversary of the Odd Fellows founding. Captain Lord of the S S California faces accusations over not aiding the Titanic aftermath. Frederick county delegates are instructed to vote for Wilson at the Norfolk convention.
Obituary note aside, Robt. L. Gray is elected president of Sarah Zane Fire Co. as Winchester voters prepare for the next election. The Winchester post office lists 15 unclaimed letters and a meeting by C. H. Hardy aims to select a slate for the upcoming election.
A historic note marks the birth of General Ulysses S. Grant on April 27, 1822. The brief entry records the future Civil War commander's birth date and places him in 19th century American history.
Charles Stuckey guides a plan after learning Miss Jacqueline Smith will inherit 1.5 million dollars from Col Alec Lutman. Ex convict Jim Asson is to marry Jacqueline by deception, sharing the inheritance with Lutman. Lutman pressures Asson to hurry the romance while plotting the ruse in Vienna and Cobenzil aboard.
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