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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1936
Page
4
A brief slate lists JOHN N. GARNER for Vice-President CARTER GLASS for U S Senate and A WILLIS ROBERTSON for the House of Representatives. The items present a partisan ticket with three targeted offices. The record reflects a historical political lineup without additional context or dates.
A biblical exhortation from Galatians urges perseverance in acts of kindness toward everyone. It emphasizes seizing opportunities to do good, especially for fellow believers, with a reminder of future reward for those who endure.
The President's Canada visit and reception underscore enduring U S Canadian amity. Both nations share land, resources, democratic government, language, and prosperous trade. Small misunderstandings can grow. frank dealing, cooperation, and give and take are needed to sustain harmony and prevent conflict.
A Washington painter picked up while hitch hiking near Martinsville road confessed at police HQ to murdering his wife and burying her body on the Potomac banks after an alleged spree. The account notes Virginia vagrancy law tightening as authorities pursue travelers.
A discussion on vagrancy laws, confessions, and police methods notes that confessions can be hoaxes or pressured. It cites a Washington case where a painter seeks treatment and potential aid, while federal courts demand corroborating evidence beyond the confession.
Staunton News Leader notes the autograph craze reaches Col. Lindbergh in Germany while Harvard president James B Conant’s nine year old son Ted turns his signature into a barter of marbles rubber balls knives chalk books and other trinkets. The piece hints autograph value fuels such mania across American culture.
Roanoke Times surveys that John D. Rockefeller Jr. and many others believe liquor taxes are too high and that bootlegging cannot be controlled while taxes stay elevated. The piece notes Congress faced pressure to cut taxes when they were first imposed after repeal of Prohibition.
Will Rogers humorously reflects on the end of Calvin Coolidge's presidency and shifts in Washington. The brief item notes the presidential transition and the nation’s mood as it moves beyond Coolidge.
A humorous anecdote describes President Coolidge dodging questions from a distant reporter in the Black Hills. The reporter presses for a quote and Coolidge replies with brief refusals, insisting nothing he has not said is for publication.
A compiled set of Q and A items covers biographical details of William Lemke and Brigham Young, Bermuda liquor duty effects, U S Senate vacancy rules, farm mortgage trends, the meaning of muscle bound, a haunted house offer, chess rules for white, history of USDA motion pictures, and Lillian Leitzels wrist issues, with dates and places such as Fargo North Dakota Albany Minnesota Salt Lake City and Lake City. The piece mirrors a period inquiry column with multiple figures and institutions named.
A Waynesboro News Virginian editorial argues that repeal failed to fully curb bootlegging and that liquor prices at authorized stores must compete with illegal sales. It condemns New Deal era policies, notes Rockefeller’s stance on lowering taxes, and warns of rising prices harming savers. An Alexander Gazette reminiscence adds social musings on work, rights, and public life.
In Washington D C Rexford Tugwell, back from the Dakotas and Northwest, says the task before the permanent committee on population readjustment is stop-gap. He stresses relief for agriculture and livestock, questions irrigation costs, and envisions possible small scale subsistence farming for cattle raisers and cotton farmers while noting the need to conserve soil and manage land use amid the dust bowl era.
A year ago federal agents pursued Howard C Hopson accused lobbyist while financial notes show Virginia liquor profits totaled 948195 with Winchester slated to receive 4249 92. Agua Caliente faces an 8000000 ghost fate unless Mexico alters gambling stance. Mrs J D Marker passes away. Ed Hill of Washington attends Kiwanis outing at Jordan Springs.
A Cedar Creek Tourist Camp robbery is recalled as five years have passed. The note places the event fourteen miles south of the city and references the era of early local crime and civic memory.
Ten years ago Harry Thaw raises his donation to the Handley band to $100. A betrothal is announced between the King of Bulgaria and Princess Brobanna, daughter of the King of Italy. The estate of Thomas Cover is valued at 1,307,146.55. Ashby Mitchell, a Black man, dies while attempting to raise a toll from a blast at Strasburg. Christy Brothers Circus performs to large crowds.
Public figure quirks and social quips tag a column by William Ritt. Noting Mussolini at 53, postmaster general Farley’s absence, bedbugs in Peoria, exploding pineapples in Chicago, and hotel losses from stolen linens. A satirical roundup belittles claims of victory in war.
Twenty five years ago fruit growers in West Virginia protested increases in assessed value of orchard lands. Inspectors Cash and Holden visited Baltimore and Ohio properties locally. The Civic Improvement League announced a meeting at the Parish House. Local market quotes listed eggs at 14 cents, butter at 17 cents, and hens at 10 cents. Historic note marks Colorado's admission to the Union on August 1, 1876.
Joan juggles work pressures on Julian Sloane's ambitious stage project while suspicions about Sheila True grow. A night out with Donald exposes Sheila's jealousy as Joan confronts her feelings for Sloane and contemplates love, career, and trust amid theater life.
Milwaukee the Building Trades Council urged the School Board Buildings committee to use the term mason laborers for hodcarriers on school projects. Portland a purse snatch back by the victim who chased the thief. San Bernardino Charles Brooks 22 killed by rock from distant blast at Parker Dam. Chicago police shoot dog wounding two officers. dog later finished off. Columbus youth steals car and is pursued until abandoned. Grants Pass skunk raids henhouse. representative Johnson fires two shotgun blasts.
Asheville police report Craig Styles jailed on larceny cut his arms with a belt buckle edge sharpened on the cell floor. He tried to hang himself with removed clothes but officers intervened. He received a four month sentence for attempting death by own action.
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