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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1936
Page
4
A religious message with Romans 13 14 urging believers to clothe themselves with the Lord Jesus Christ and avoid fleshly lusts. The fragment reflects a sermon or devotional style focusing on moral instruction and spiritual discourse.
Chancellor Hitler ordered a two year conscription extending the army navy and air corps from one year. The 800000 force would exceed 1914 wartime levels and Germany reportedly allied with Italy. Experts warn European nations rush to bolster war capacity as tension grows.
Observers note the drought topic will dominate a meeting between Roosevelt and Landon. Hoover’s era of prosperity is cited as nearing, while the Spanish census reports 7,206,000 illiterate, 43.6 percent of the population, fueling discussion of civil strife.
The piece notes the yearly silliness of knock knock jokes catching on in June. It explains the format of twisting a name into a sentence, its appeal to children and adults, and that this year the trend has resurfaced as harmless entertainment despite past fads like chain letters.
A survey by Charles A. Stech surveyed over 5000 people. Ninety one percent of housewives feel advertisements make newspapers more interesting and ninety three percent gain ideas from newspapers. Ninety one percent place more faith in advertised products. The results merit consideration by business establishments.
San Francisco Chronicle notes that fourteen states and the District of Columbia have enacted bans on hitch-hiking. The piece argues that dangerous offenders have led to robberies and killings, justifying safety measures that ignore the gesture of thumb and reduce risk to drivers and passengers.
The Star issues a special anniversary edition commemorating four decades of continuous service. Italy sends 6000 more troops to Africa. Royal Wonder wins Berryville Hunter Championship. Byrd orchard picnic attracts 2000. David C. Boles fatally injured and buried in Russell Pennsylvania. Commercial apple growers push to keep unclassified grade off markets. Mrs. Hunter Carbaugh dies at 25 in Stephens City. Peyton Marshall defends golf finals. Democrats nominate Aubrey Weaver for state Senate. Governor Pollard forms unemployment relief commission to count jobless.
Eighteenth annual Frederick County Sunday School convention will be held at Round Hill Presbyterian Church on August 26. Invitations are issued for the marriage of Miss Grace Romayne Cover of Baltimore to Francis Symington. Winchester pays George H. Eagle 3000 dollars for riparian rights to Abrams creek.
Miss May Belle Stouffer marries David Arch Dickson as reports touch on moral reform. Central Valley Conference in Leaksville, Me denounces new skirts big bate and thin hosiery.
A garbled reminiscence recounts Will Rogers during an aviation stunt that ended with a crash into the top of a tall fir tree. Reporters quoted him joking about not making a record and his escape from the branch, reflecting the era's frontier humor.
Chesterfield county farmers compose jury for murder case of ay C. Beattie Jr. in Richmond. Trial begins with panel drawn from local agricultural community to determine guilt or innocence in the fatal incident.
A stark poetic piece depicts a survivor’s grim reflections on life after injury. The narration contrasts a still life with ongoing pain and dismal dreams, urging readers to avoid driving faster to prevent disasters of living death.
The Evening Star promotes a booklet titled CARE OF CAR by the American Automobile Association. It explains that regular care preserves value and reduces costly repairs. Readers can mail a coupon with 10 cents to receive a copy.
In Los Angeles at The Volk's On Bath a duel between Harvey Butler and Gus Lyon used twelve eggs as weapons. Both missed until the fourth exchange and then hit each other’s throats. More than 100 witnesses watched Lyon declared the winner.
The 14th annual National Marbles Tournament in Ocean City New Jersey awarded the title to 18 year old Leonard Tyner of Chicago. The quiz also notes Garner's newspaper career in Uvalde Texas and other trivia about citizenship and world population growth.
A Tribune summary notes discord among Illinois and national Republicans over leadership at Chicago headquarters. Critics say Chairman Hamilton travels too much, lacks decisive control, and raises doubts about reliability. Democratic figure Farley cited as effective campaign manager.
Gay endures a boozy assault at a speakeasy with Breck Carter, escapes with Wayne Adams’ help, and contends with the aftermath. She returns to work as tension builds over Breck’s behavior while a manager commends her efficiency and adjusts her schedule.
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