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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1938
Page
4
A quoted Bible verse from Isaiah 55 6 7 urges seeking the Lord while he may be found. It calls the wicked to forsake their ways and return to God for mercy and abundant pardon.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch criticized Life magazine for publishing images from a film that allegedly misleads or misinforms about childbirth related procedures a public backlash mirrors films marketing and exhibition hype.
Secretary Hull's address on the world situation is seen as aimed at Germany Japan and Italy. It reiterates warnings against aggression and hints the United States may join a general war, aiming to sober international gangsters without naming nations or pledging specific actions.
Senator Pope of Idaho, defeated in the Democratic primary, weighs entering November as an independent after meetings with top administration officials. Close associates report promises of support from Secretary Wallace, Secretary Ickes, and Senator Norris, signaling a potential rebuke of the Democratic Party.
A page from Adolf Hitler's My Battle quotes him asserting that neither Senate nor assembly should hold decision power. He states they are to advise and serve, while the responsible President holds exclusive prerogative to decide. The passage emphasizes centralized executive authority.
Witnesses before the House committee allege that Communists control many functions of the Federal Theatre Project in New York City and that the theatre promotes propaganda. They accuse it of advancing collectivist themes and using taxpayers money to undermine democracy, urging Harry Hopkins to purge the organization.
The Petersburg Progress Index notes the State Board of Moving Picture Censors refused to permit showing The Birth of Baby. The paper questions the film’s educational value and calls it a commercial venture aimed at profit.
Springbury stables of Mr and Mrs George Greenhalgh look to produce show champions in Clarke County. A cruiser Au gusta suffers fatal and severe injuries from anti aircraft fire in a Chinese Japanese battle. Tennis semi finalists include W A Baker Robert Lindsey Kenneth Robinson and Dr Leon Slavin. High Hedge owned by ex police officer Jack Bowers wins a Cumberland race meeting trophy.
Five years ago Maurice Hugo Milburn, linked to a prominent northern Virginia family, died instantly when his car hit a truckload of explosives. Louise Humbert leaves hospital after treatment during Apple Blossom Festival. Governor Pollard notes vets seek to strip beer bill of revenue features. W. O. Rust, Confederate veteran, marks 93rd birthday in Warren County.
Winchester jurymen for the Robinson murder trial were sent back with no funds. Samuel Sirbaugh of Hampshire County West Virginia dies suddenly in Mrs. Martin Wisetarver’s garden. Gov. Al Smith accepts the presidential candidacy in Albany as Democrats rally nationwide. Robert N. Staples, longtime B and O Railroad man, dies at his Stephens City home from gangrene after appendicitis.
Mrs. Robert Beverley entertained at her new South Stewart Street residence in honor of her daughter Miss Frances Beverley. The Winchester Fair has over 4000 in racing purses. The United States awaits President Huerta in Mexico rejecting peace proposals. The 10th 11th and 15th U S Cavalry near here drill as one unit with hundreds watching maneuvers.
Forty years ago J W Shiner and Son advertise a meat market at 43 East Piccadilly street. Mrs J A McCow of 20 Washington street sells a square piano for 50 dollars. Morgan Orndorff, Hayfield horse trader, completes a major deal in Winchester. The Copp family holds its 46th annual reunion at Willow Brook, home of Mr and Mrs John E Copp.
A compiled Q and A feature lists brief facts on topics from architecture at the Golden Gate Exposition to Greek politics and German housewife degrees. It covers the Tower of the Sun, Huntz Hall training, glass blowing history, a cockatrice myth, U.S. vice presidents, and other curiosities.
In Cherokee Iowa Senator Guy M Gillette travels through the Alleghany mountains in Pennsylvania when a gas station attendant notices his Iowa license and asks what sort of fellow he is. The remark captures a moment of light local color from the journey.
Noel Shayne, a wealthy resett, seeks love with Dr Julian Ise who resists due to their different worlds. She abandons a long trip, donates funds, and moves into a dingy rooming house. Noel pursues work as a governess, then becomes a taxi dancer while hiding her true job from Julian.
In La Porte Indiana Joseph Daley aged 14 serves as a judge and Fred Dunham aged 12 as prosecuting attorney both appointed by Mayor Alban Smith to a weekly juvenile traffic court. Daley may fine other youths or bar bicycle riding as penalties.
A wrapped report from Washington July to August discusses wage hour debates, agency warnings, and cabinet-talk, noting conflicting Labor Department briefings to businessmen and the looming Brandeis vacancy. It covers Berle memo reactions, Frankfurter publicity, and TVA hearings paused until after elections amid Lilienthal rate yardstick debates.
Noel fears Ruth Chester as a rival for Julian Paige while managing a new job at the Peacock. She dresses in a gold gown for her first shift and learns Luigi’s rule keeps dancers from escorting patrons home. After a late shift, she returns to the rooming house and aches with memories of the day.
Noel awakens pain free after Laurie's coffee rescue and a shared breakfast in their room. Laurie fills in details about Luigi's Peacock, their job hunt stalls, and Noel's plan to earn money while possibly avoiding the racket.
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