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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1938
Page
4
The notice lists carrier tin adenmeny rates and subscription prices. It shows prices for various terms including three months in advance, one month in advance, and weekly rates. Numbers indicate 3.90, 4.00, 1.20, 0.90, 0.40, 1.80 and 0.10 with a mix of short-term options.
A compact biblical reflection notes that completing one’s given duty fulfills moral obligation. The verse emphasizes humility and obedience, urging believers to act as required without seeking extra praise.
An American exporter visiting London reports London buyers complain Virginia fruit often arrives as inferior tripe. He urges Virginia growers to ship only real U S No 1 apples, improve packing and branding, and focus on color and appearance to compete with other fruits and meet domestic demand.
A Louisville judge ruled a resident cannot seek court control over slicing golf balls from a nearby course. He noted balls landing on the property cannot be recovered by the golfer and suggested the man might collect stray balls for profit or seek damages only for actual harm. The ruling implies the nuisance persists as long as golf exists.
Representative Woodrum rebuked Franklin D Roosevelt as he spoke to the Sixth District convention of Young Democratic clubs in Lynchburg on Saturday evening. He addressed intra party strife and urged unity within the Democratic ranks.
Judge Woodrum criticizes the White House for urging unity while the President travels the country denouncing Democrats. The piece argues that party strife grows as the head of the party attacks fellow Democrats running for renomination. The audience applauded the call to fight Republicans, not Democrats.
Weather Bureau figures show Southern states lag in heat records and broader economic indicators. California's Death Valley holds the nation's record at 134 degrees, set decades ago, while Wyoming Oregon and Dakota records contrast with Texas Florida and South Carolina. Overall the South trails in peak temperatures yet offers milder humidity.
The piece wonders about a tomato festival in Berkeley Springs West Virginia next month noting tomato festival princesses and comparing with established apple blossom tobacco and other regional festivals. It questions the glamour and suggests future squash or string bean festivals.
Frank Feinburg once a city resident who won $150,000 in a sweepstakes says he will return to live here. Sportsmen oppose a claim that most local hunters support open season on county game. Congress nears adjournment with limited objectives, some talk of a special session. Reverend and Mrs. Herman McKay resume residence here after a visit to Wilmington Delaware.
Five years ago William W. Burch a well known farmer of the Swimley section Clarke county died of a heart attack. The note on beer sales states chain stores remain barred if a bill is drafted and passed in a special session. Publicity for an upcoming play notes the Little Theatre was formed by E. P. Browning and J. N. G. Finley. Skyline Drive opening in Shenandoah National Park will not affect land value settlements.
Agriculture reports indicate Virginia wheat acreage this year is substantially higher than last. John F. Gordon resigns as a member of the Winchester Police Department. A bolt of lightning strikes Robert Gold’s barn in Frederick County during an electric storm. Herbert Hoover, Republican candidate for the Presidency, receives strong acclaim on his visit to his Iowa home.
In Jersey City on July 2, 1921, the heavyweight championship clash with Carpentier was aired to a small audience. Major J. Andrew White narrated blows by blow, using the era’s few available television-like sets.
This item advertises a ten cent postpaid booklet titled Everyday Science by the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau. It promises clear explanations of ordinary questions with many fascinating facts and invites readers to send ten cents in coin in a wrapped envelope.
Washington rumors say RFC officials used lending power to aid or hinder candidates in a Georgia primary, striking at Senator George with internal purge tactics. The uproar pits RFC against Justice Department rules and hints at White House knowledge, while figures like Corcoran and Camp move the political chessboard amid other federal shifts.
Noel Doran, worker at Luigi's Peacock Club, endures flirtatious patrons and a warning rival Ruth Chester, as she dodges advances from a red haired man and schemes a fresh job. Laurie Evans aids her while Noel eyes a chance to leave and glimpses Julian with Ruth Chester near the Medical Arts building.
Virginia state auditors compile the most comprehensive 1937 activity report for 126 court clerks in counties and cities. Deeds recorded exceed two hundred thirteen thousand. wills probated seven thousand. criminal disposals surpass nine thousand. hunting licenses sold and marriage licenses issued also logged. The report covers 289 full time and 144 part time staff beyond the clerks.
Gloucester Massachusetts Captain John Sinagra in port for a day hires a motor boat for pleasure fishing. The motor fails and he is rescued just in time to return home and board his schooner Hope Leslie leaving on a trip for suchie.
Americans touring track squads swept three meetings in Europe. They won six of nine events at Osnabrueck and seven of 13 at Stuttgart, plus 11 of 12 in Budapest. German Karl Hein, Olympic hammer champion, broke the world record in Osnabrueck.
Members of the Maryland branch of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks committed to independence from outside organizations. At the closing session of its convention yesterday the group adopted a resolution opposing any affiliation with external bodies.
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