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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1938
Page
4
A religious reflection cites 2 Peter 3 9 about God’s patience and desire that none perish. The message urges readers to align with divine law and endure with long suffering toward others.
Sir George Paish, wartime adviser, argues high US moodfall stems from the end of vast government spending. He notes that from July 1, 1937, to April 1, 1938, the United States spent more in nine months than in any peacetime period, contradicting claims of reduced expenditures.
A Federation of Tax Administrators survey shows many states cut annual motor license fees to stimulate car sales and fuel purchases. Reductions vary by state and timing, with some offering 50 percent cuts after six months and others 25 percent at three month intervals, plus special deals for older vehicles.
A proposal by Representative Gomer Smith of Oklahoma to amend the Constitution to outlaw drunkenness is questioned for its logic after he argues the Eighteenth Amendment has failed. The speaker's courage is noted while concerns about the plan's practicality are implied.
The piece discusses challenges in defining drunkenness for a constitutional amendment. It cites anecdotes about drunken behavior and questions how to draft a testable definition that courts will uphold, debating symptoms versus capacity and the scope of enforcement. It notes uncertainties about feasibility and legal validity.
Richmond critics praise a New York restaurant sponsor’s slogan as a prompt to dine well. The piece cites nutritionists advice to drink citrus juice, eat greens, and include dairy daily, suggesting that any diet choice can fit a healthy plan. It ends urging readers to embrace healthy, sensible eating without penny-pinching at the table.
Former Martinsburg figure Lion Ward Thresh is presented to the local club he joined. Also noted is the Shenandoah River crest of 28 feet as floods recede. Ruth Curling of Portsmouth wed Rev. Robert A. Whitten of the city. La Follette’s 170 in league matches sets a 392 set.
A party of students from Schurz High School Chicago visits the valley on tour. Winchester banks are notified that May 1 is the last day to exchange gold coins for coins of like denomination. Rev J D Russell to chair Fresh Air fund activities for New York City's poor children with homes in the area this summer. Miss Susan Davis Carson betrothed to Lieut John Hedrick per Judge A C Carson Riverton announcement.
Commander A J Novick of R Y Conrad Post American Legion receives a certificate of distinguished service for his group’s outstanding work during the year. Dr L M Allen will serve as thief marshal for the Pink Petal parade in the Apple Blossom festival. Staunton Military Academy corps arrives for annual encampment at Rouss Park with public Sunday service. Mrs 2 field oversees the circuit court clerk duties while C C rannody is hospitalized.
J W Sibert Jr J W Kern J M Spurr John McDonald Miller Jenkins named officers of Red Citizens Band. Walter Barr dies on operating table after Baltimore hospital train wreck. legs nearly severed. Odd Fellows 94th National anniversary committee in city includes Robert L Gray W L Whisson Mason Snapp Joe Hodgson. Riley Orndorff buys 750 acre Fauquier County farm for 38000.
Semi official reports claim the Spanish fleet sails toward U S seaports to bombard them. Cora Hillyard hosts Brad dock Street Church youths with vocal selections. Rev J B Stonesifer volunteers as army chaplain in Cuba. Wright livery stable earth floor raised with red clay.
The text presents a series of question answer items on topics like US salary payment method, Great Salt Lake freezing, Florida purchase year, Wall Street Explosion details, left handed cartooning, Grand National racer Manitesto, number of mental clinics, Amelia Earhart Foundation, and ambassadors to England during McKinley. Each item gives concise historical facts with names and dates.
The notice promotes a booklet titled CARE OF THE FEET offering home foot care tips, proper shoe selection, exercises, and foot health guidance. Priced at ten cents postpaid, requests directed to Washington DC, with a form to mail in twenty cents for a copy.
Washington reports the new tax law compromises a facial win for Roosevelt but congressional aides view it as a shift to their own ideas once he leaves in 1940. Prices ease across commodities and farm sectors while wage production and employment trends draw close observation.
Barbara Kingsley, Garry Page, and Natalie Kendall shape a tale of romance in New York social circles. Barbara encounters Jack Metcalf, a best selling author, at Garry’s rooms as Natalie pays a tea visit. Barbed glances hint at unsettled loyalties amid flirtation and memory.
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