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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star publishes daily except Sundays with fixed subscription and advertising rates. It notes contact details, carrier and mail pricing, display ad deadlines, and national ad representation.
A biblical exhortation stresses warning a brother who errs from the truth. Reclaiming the returning sinner is described as saving a soul from death, emphasizing communal responsibility and spiritual stakes. The passage cites James 5 19 20.
A columnist notes exaggerated war claims from Japan China and Japan Russia conflicts. They suggest both sides inflate losses and victories, urging caution and proposing a method to approach the truth by questioning sources and averaging reported figures.
Scientist Dr. George Hamlett returns from Brazil with squirrel monkeys and reports they swear like troopers. The animals show a twelve call language and gossip, especially among old females, suggesting surprising parallels with human chatter.
The passing of Frederick William Vanderbilt, head of a once mighty and wealthy family, draws attention to the line of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who built vast wealth from ferry boats and a small fleet. The article recalls the family’s ascent from humble trades to major wealth during the era of early American industry.
The first Vanderbilt built a steam navigation fortune and then forged a vast railroad network. He merged New York Central lines and expanded holdings, facing Gould, Fisk and Drew in fierce rivalries. After his death the family waned as bankers took control and later generations lacked the founders’ business acumen. The Vanderbilts, once dominant in transport, became noted for yachts, horse sports, and high society.
Representative Maury Maverick of Texas declared in Virginia that he would enter the 1940 campaign to defeat Senator Harry Byrd if his defeat for renomination to Congress last week does not deter him. His Virginia friends would know if he stays home.
Miss Martha Pifer sister of Dr. H. S. Pifer, reported missing since May, is located in a St. Louis hospital. Big majorities are recorded for Price Holt and Staples in the Democratic primary. McVicar defeats Gray for revenue post. Night baseball attracts Winchester as Park faces Blairton nine. Local residents may buy lights. Mr and Mrs Homer C Lyman announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Lyman to Richard Hawkey of New York City.
Tear gas from a thrown cylinder at the New York Stock Exchange suspended trading and sparked the era's excitement. Agriculture notes moderate Virginia apple demand in Liverpool. James E. James, Macedonia farmer, dies after surgery. Virginia schools in 62 counties shorten terms from nine to eight months due to a 30 percent general fund cut.
Ten years ago heavy rain drenched the area with over an inch and a half in the season’s heaviest downpour. Farmers plan skill contests for the annual Winchester Fair while a Labor Day parade appeal is read at Sarah Zane Fire Co. meeting. Rev. Dr. Nelson P. Dame will officiate at Christ Church during the rector’s vacation absence.
Twenty five years ago John Garland Pollard campaigned for the Democratic nomination for Virginia Attorney General at a nearby primary. Walter Strosnider, killed while repairing electric lines, potentially saved by a pulmotor. Officials report the U S Cavalry camp here has 30 ill in bed out of 2500, among the healthiest camps. Berryville Horse Show plans parking for autos with Secretary Charles Mullikin announcing details.
Forty years ago Stewart Hawkins son of Mr and Mrs John Hawkins joins the U S Army and will be stationed at Vancouver. Improvements begin at J B Russell and Brothers store on Main street with skylight planned for the roof of the sales room. A fair 2 1 8 inch rainfall overnight delights farmers who feared drought. President McKinley reassured Spain would yield to U S peace terms.
A reader can get answers to any question of fact by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskins in Washington DC. Include three cents for reply.
Britannica style quiz asks about Phibedite South Mountain Park in Arizona as the nation’s largest single unit municipal park at over 14,000 acres. It also covers WPA literacy gains, Jess Willard's Hollywood business, safety trains for the President, and other historical trivia.
The piece analyzes why some doctors avoid or charge venereal patients, noting fear, public stigma, and patient dropouts. It describes hard boiled attitudes in private practice with advance payments and the risk of patients abandoning treatment after partial relief, risking reinfection.
The piece argues public clinics will restart at the beginning when patients return, with compulsory measures needed for complete treatment. It predicts many patients will refuse cure, resisting costs and logistics, while doctors confront unpaid bills and perceived patient irresponsibility.
Ellen Dale hosts a midnight cake bake for visiting Hollywood players Sid Bromberg Bill Baron Geneva James Elwood Loring with familia Concepcion Rivera at the Spanish ranch. Bill receives a possible film offer but Ellen vows to stay on the ranch as fiesta preparations kick off.
Washington reports the Department of Justice may prosecute medical practitioners over boycotts against the Group Health Association an organization of 2500 government employees seeking prepaid care for members. The piece argues the conflict centers on contract medicine and critiques a small minority of profiteering doctors while praising the wider medical community.
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