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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1936
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists daily publication except Sunday rates by mail. One year in advance costs 3.50 dollars, six months 1.75, three months 0.90, and one month 0.20.
A rich American and his daughter tour Scotland when a light sprinkles falls. The Scot quips that MacIntosh purchases are scarce and suggests a humorous match with a Scottish lad, noting the lass is not so ugly.
Voters are urged to back the Democratic slate with Franklin D Roosevelt for President, John N Garner for Vice President, Carter Glass for U S Senate, and A Willis Robertson for the House of Representatives in this civic notice.
A brief religious passage cites Luke 4 4 where Jesus answers that man does not live by bread alone but by every word of God. The verse emphasizes spiritual sustenance over physical needs.
Governor Peery announced Virginia ended the fiscal year with a general fund surplus of 564 821 93 dollars, erasing a prior deficit of 1 726 806 dollars as of July 1 1935. The gain reflects higher revenue and administrative economies, ending with a balanced budget and a restored sense of financial health under the slogan Keep Virginia Sound.
The Communist Party telegraphed the Richmond School Board demanding use of the John Marshall High School auditorium for James W. Ford, the party’s vice presidential nominee. The board refused, drawing criticism and debate on whether public buildings should host all political candidates. The piece argues for equal access and warns against silencing controversial ideologies.
Paul Gallico writes in Vogue that beauty is a lady's business and few sports suit women, criticizing fashions that expose too much while urging modest elegance.
The piece notes gender contrasts in sports from golf to skiing, citing Mr. Gallico’s outdated views. It argues women seek balance of fun, strength, and beauty, defying limits and embracing activities from archery to speed skating. Nausicaa and Atlanta reference hint at cultural shifts.
The piece contrasts hobos, tramps, and bums to describe families living in trailers. It notes they toil, travel, eat hot dogs, swim, and see the world with little tax responsibility or roots, wondering if women will seek stability yet. The tone likens them to Kipling's tramp royal as the restless wind.
New material by O Henry discovered in Houston Post archives, including 28 short stories 42 pieces total 1895 1896 while he worked as William Sydney Porter. Mary S Harrell guiding research for a forthcoming biography notes the buried works were previously published but long unknown.
The writer praises the discovery of O Henry writings in a Texas newspaper and argues that while Texas can claim him, O Henry belongs to the nation and his works transcend state boundaries. The piece urges grateful readers to appreciate archival finds for public edification.
J Edgar Hoover outlines G man qualifications including legal education strong health clean record and good credit. After selection three months of supervised training cover marksmanship abnormal psychology plastic surgery and fingerprinting before final test. Aimed at showing success comes from study and rigorous testing rather than luck or fame.
A reader quiz compiles many questions and brief answers on diverse topics. It covers race horses in Britain about relief in Europe, physics of horn pitch, Olympic seating figures, World War draft numbers, Helen Gould's adopted children, newspaper office takes, washable playing cards, and more with explanations from various United States and international sources.
One year ago the mayor asked for cooperation in safer driving. Central Ohio saw its worst flood in 22 years. Hogs reached a $12 top for the first time in six years. A sum of $109,960 will be made available for improving Martinsburg Pike. Miss Edna LaRue Lamb becomes bride of James Russell Snider.
Five years ago a new theatre named the Palace Theatre is being erected by Herman H. Hable. Valley Disciples of Christ set their eighty second annual meeting for August 12 to 14 at Capon Springs West Virginia. Sixty five fresh air children return to New York. Rev and Mrs Benjamin F Gould McGee of Philadelphia die in a crash with J Edward Pittman of Bartonville as their car goes over a mountainside east of Berryville. Edward C Goss is elected commander of Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion.
Ten years ago Prof. Oliver I. Snapp of the Agriculture Bureau visits Fort Valley. Mrs J D OConnell recalls childhood scenes in Galena. John Robinson circus slated for August 10.
Twenty five years ago Miss Mary Miller of Martinsburg West Virginia is thrown from her trap as it upsets. Building lots on Blue Ridge near Bluemont are selling for summer cottages as much as 500 dollars for a quarter acre. Charles A Miller advertises 75 buggies wagons surreys runouts. Glidden tour from New York to Jacksonville will pass through Winchester in October. Cloudburst carries away two bridges on Southern Railway between Markham and Delaplane.
The Aug 8 1894 event records the United States recognizing the Hawaiian Republic, confirming US acknowledgment of Hawaii as a sovereign entity following the overthrow of the monarchy. The note marks a key shift in Pacific diplomacy and territorial standing.
Central Press analysis outlines craft unionists resistance to industrial organization within the A F L. It notes machinists seek to preserve scarce skilled labor and high wages by limiting apprenticeships and controlling entry. The piece highlights conflict with John L. Lewis and broader labor dynamics, including unskilled workers' grievances.
A collection of wry observations on Europe treaties weather forecasts and public wisdom. It blends quips about dictatorship gullibility thrift and old slogans with light humor on urban life and timing.
The text states there is no holiday in the United States designated as a holiday by act of Congress. It asserts that Congress has not legalized any national day of observance.
Joan travels through a tense midnight crisis to help Sheila and Pierre Durand. Sheila fears scandal as Pierre lies unconscious with a gunshot wound and a doctor is sought, delaying any confession while Joan considers her next steps.
Reports from Dennison Ohio Elloree South Carolina and Tulsa Oklahoma describe brief, unusual incidents. Ralph Ault nap led to missing shoes chewed by a cow. a gobbler hatched five chicks after alighting on a turkey hen. a yellow jacket sting sparked a grass fire. E P Brown fell asleep during a cigarette causing a fall from a second story window but survived with minor injuries.
District court orders Mr and Mrs David Dc Bryant to pay Walter G Neidhard ten dollars after Neidhard testifies the two dogs damaged diapers blankets stockings sheets rugs and a box of groceries on the back porch Readable facts cover the owners judgment and items damaged in Portland Oregon.
Leo Smith, found sleeping on a sidewalk and later on the statehouse lawn and a downtown curb, was jailed for safe sleeping. He said he stayed awake for five weeks to compete in a walkathon.
Dr James and Mrs James with two patients depart by car for Indianapolis for a national chiropractors convention. Afterward they travel to Chicago and Cleveland for related events, including a Great Lakes Exposition with the Chiropractics' National Research committee. They will be absent two weeks.
The New Yorker notes Herbert Hoover has become a life member of the Explorers Club and enjoys recalling the days when he was chased by an elephant.
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