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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1938
Page
4
A Friday dated August 12, 1938 quotes Jesus saying man does not live by bread alone and to live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. The brief reflects a moral consolation amid hard times without detailing events or sources.
Chairman Leo T. Crowley of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation warns banks in the first half 1938 report to avoid excessive risks. He stresses bank supervision protects depositors, while banks must lend prudently to support industry without becoming speculative with loan funds.
The Vogue editor rebukes masculine scorn of women’s styles by detailing a typical female hot weather costume that weighs about 1 pound 11 ounces versus a man’s five pounds 9 ounces. It argues women’s outfits stay cool and airy while men’s clothes weigh down. The piece presents itemized August costume specs for both genders.
Commentary on Blue Ridge Parkway rights of way highlighting state and federal roles. Notes high costs, delays, and a call for disclosure of land acquisitions and payments, with examples of John Draper’s efficient county commission and broader questions about eminent domain and public land value.
One year ago the will of the late Shirley Carter disposed of an estate totaling 700000 while the hospital and Red Cross were remembered. EC Helvenstine of Clarke county loses about 10000 when his barn is struck by lightning. Huntsberry estate valued at 66817. Clarke county farmers discuss a cooperative lime grinding project.
Dr E C Stuart announces the Medical Society of Northern Virginia will meet at the Winchester Golf Club on August 15. George F Miller, Glenn W Seabright and Edwin H Smith serve on the Rifle Team of Company I 116th Infantry. Virginia Glass Sand Corp plans a large dam near its Gore plant. Dr and Mrs B B Dutton and son Benny depart for Hartsfield VA.
Bass at Luray grew anxious to be caught as a three pound bass circled James H. Berry boat three times and jumped into his lap. Gene Tunney reportedly plans to marry on his European trip. Mrs. Harry Wardman, wife of a Washington hotel owner, is injured in a crash returning from Hot Springs. Cool weather prompts C. W. Ritter to start a furnace draft fail, smoke drifts from windows, neighbors raise an alarm.
Twenty five years ago Prof Bunce planned November training on Berryville turnpike to break costs. Judson Girl, owned by James M Kavanneer Harrisonburg, cost 2000 dollars and earned 19260 on tracks. Mail Early for Christmas signs appear in local post office. John T Glick of Bridgewater College heads to Columbus Ohio for Anti Saloon League oratorical contest.
Forty years ago notices bicycle races scheduled for Charles Town on Saturday September 3 under the L A W. The Baltimore and Ohio railway reports a tunnel project at Mount Airy where grade four is heaviest between Martinsburg and Baltimore. Hail destruction afflicts 20 000 acres of grain in Foster and Eddy counties North Dakota. Advertising note promotes Atwood Suspenders by T T Wall agent.
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC. Include three cents for reply and enclose it with the request.
Aug 11 dispatch notes James Pope, Idaho senator and key admin agr policy liaison, lost renomination amid internal shocks. His absence leaves a void on the Senate Agriculture committee and in administration strategy as tax and reform bills loom.
The article notes Henry M Stanley the explorer appears on a colonial stamp and asks whether he fought for the Confederacy. It recalls his Civil War service until capture and subsequent joining of the United States Navy.
In a western tale, William Daniel Baron awakens from mental torment to find Ellen Dale beside him in her bedroom as dawn breaks over the Whetstones. A nurse, doctor, and Buckshot’s funeral punctuate Bill’s recovery, then a sunset ride up the ridge leads to a tender confession and a kiss-filled embrace with Ellen.
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