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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1938

Page

4

Ickes Attacks Glass as Hypocrite in Tacoma Address

Secretary Harold Ickes criticizes Senator Carter Glass in Tacoma accusing him of ingratitude toward government grants. Glass calls the charge a falsehood and protests federal funds disbursement, arguing money is Congress’ to use for public good, not bureaucrats’ personal property.

Interior Harold L. Ickes Tacoma Washington Carter Glass Horatius PWA Glass Ickes Congress Virginia Secretary Ickes Sen. Glass Harold Ickes Cleanliness Institute

Petersburg editorials clash over political activity by public officials

A debate between the Petersburg Progress-Index and The Star centers on whether a federal official like Lawrence Camp may campaign for George while drawing a salary, and if ousting for political activity should apply to one official but not another. The exchange argues the fairness of resignations and political activity rules.

Petersburg Progresss-Index George Lawrence Camp United States Georgia Petersburg Dunlap

Charlottesville Progress Not Aiming to Permit Crime

Local political note states Charlottesville has no plan to allow crime. The brief argues against permissive policy and calls for stricter safety measures amid ongoing civic discussions.

Charlottesville

Courts crack down as judge sentences youth to life

Charlottesville authorities push a tough stance on crime. Judge J Callan Brooks has long pursued stern penalties for vagrants and criminals to deter petty offenses and fugitive bands. Yesterday Judge A D Dabney imposed life imprisonment on nineteen year old James Spurling for attempted criminal assault and banditry, signaling a deterrent to would be offenders and reinforcing public safety.

J. Callan Brooks Charlottesville United States Brooks James Spurling Corporation Court A. D. Dabney Dabney Spurling

Pleasant Woman as Hostess a Store Sought

Readers weigh a shopper ideal as a pleasant woman defined by life interest poise tact and restraint. An intelligent girl stresses individuality good breeding calm and simple presence as strength. A middle aged man adds thoughtfulness comfort for others extroverted not poseur humor and unselfishness. What is your definition.

Winchester to host northern Virginia home demonstration agents

Joe Flickinger, Handley graduate and son of a local minister, is appointed athletic coach on the William and Mary College staff. Winchester will host the demonstration agents event on September 1.

Winchester Northern Virginia Joe Flickinger Handley William and Mary College

Five Ars Ago Sale Of Show Horse To Guggenheims

A show horse named Red Tape, linked to Dr. L M Allen, is reported sold to the Guggenheims of New York. A severe hail storm damages the Bunker Hill area in Berkeley County. C Luther Kern, longtime member of a prominent family, dies at his Baltimore home from heart disease.

L M. Allen Guggenheims New York Bunker Hill Berkeley County C. Luther Kern Baltimore

First Baptist Church Launches Ten Year Membership Drive

Evelyn C. Dean of the District Nurse Association leads the Baby Show at the Winchester Fair as part of an extended church membership outreach in Winchester.

First Baptist Church of Winchester Evelyn C. Dean District Nurse Association Winchester Fair

Beav er Dies in Clarke County Front Yard Five Decades Past

Twenty five years ago J Bart Beaver a large land owner and Confederate veteran died in his Clarke County home on the Millwood pike. The article notes several local men entering a fruit contract to sell apples to William Hartman of St Louis at three dollars and fifty cents for twenty four percent. It also reports Harry B Krebs appointed postmaster of Mercersburg Pennsylvania by President Wilson, noting his Winchester origin and his brother Frank H Krebs.

J. Bart Beaver Millwood Pike Clarke County E. V. Weems Melvin Green L. Lupton James L. Robinson William Hartman St. Louis Harry B. Krebs Mercersburg Wilson Winchester Frank H Krebs

Spain Faces Transport Shortage In Cuba Evacuations

Forty years ago Spain struggles to evacuate people and property from Cuba due to lack of transports. Henry Frederick Knock a German native but long-time resident dies at home from heart paralysis. J C Davis a shoe and harness shop owner injures arm after a bed fall. Mr and Mrs Dudley Miller host Winchester and out of town youths at their Stephens City home.

Spain Cuba Henry Frederick Knock Germany J. C. Davis Dudley Miller Winchester Stephens City

First National Doll Show in New York City July 11 to August 6

The First National Doll Show will be held at the Spear Auditorium in New York City from July 11 to August 6. It is sponsored by the National Doll and Toy Collectors' Club with Mrs. Mary E. Lewis as president.

United States Spear Auditorium New York City National Doll and Toy Collectors’ Club Mary E. Lewis

Everybody's Cook Book advertisement in Winchester Star

A practical cook book offers nearly 300 tested recipes with table settings, marketing advice, and cooking time tables. Order by enclosing fifteen cents to cover cost and handling, sent to Washington D C.

Confidence grows in Roosevelt era upturn as industry leads

Inside data show industrial production at 85 for August, highest since last November, with steel textiles shoes and machine tools rising. Auto and agricultural implements lag, while new model autos start in October. Stock market trends tied to income. agriculture sees a sharp price drop but remains near 1936 levels. Georgia and South Carolina politics swirl with hints of possible runoffs and early arrivals for Roosevelt entourage.

Washington Roosevelt Agriculture Department Texas Maverick White House Georgia Russell Rep Raimspeck George South Carolina Cotton Ed Fdr

Two Worlds Desires Freedom in a Southern City

Noel Shayne, a wealthy society girl, moves from romance to independence in a new city life. She takes a taxi dancer job at Nick Luigi's Peacock club while living with Laurie Evans and dodges a dangerous rival, Ruth Chester, as she navigates money worries and a tense confrontation with Luigi.

Julian Feige Noel Shayne the Peacock Nick Luigi Laurie Evans Julian Noel Ruth Chester Laurie Luigi's Dick Graham Sally Chenowith Europe Miami New York City Sally Nick Luigi

Noel and Julian Share a Moment on the Sand Bar

Noel and Julian acknowledge mutual attraction during a day spent on the beach. Julian kisses Noel and remains emotionally controlled, while Noel feels a deep, lasting memory. Noel dreams of Ruth Chester and awakens sure of her love for Julian.

Noel Julian Ruth Chester Laurie

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