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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1938

Page

4

Not Every One Says Lord Will Enter Heaven

A brief religious quotation from Matthew 7 21 emphasizes that only those who do the Father’s will reach heaven.

South Carolina Senate Nomination Debate Contrasts Smith and Johnston

The Carolina Fight outlines Democrats choosing a U S Senate nominee with Cotton Ed Smith defending independence and judgment while Vernon D Johnston runs a blunt campaign. Roosevelt’s push sparking a test of whether South Carolina will back an independent voice or a staunch New Deal supporter.

Democrats South Carolina United States Senate Cotton Ed” Smith Senate William E. Borah Evelt Smith Veri D. Johnston White House Senator Smith Roosevelt

Virginia judge vows to ignore anonymous bootlegging letters

A circuit judge said he would pay no attention to anonymous letters accusing bootlegging in his jurisdiction. He declared that the writer who signs is responsible and that the nameless critic deserves no courtesy or respect for condemning the law without courage.

Virginia Ndt

McAdoo Favored To Win California Senate Primary

California Senator William Gibbs McAdoo seeks renomination in the Democratic primary with President Roosevelt's endorsement. Facing Sheridan Downey Townsend Plan advocate James W Mellen and John W Preston, McAdoo is predicted to win by a comfortable margin based on expert opinion from a longtime California official. Roosevelt backs a South Carolina favorite while McAdoo appears certain to triumph in California.

William Gibbs McAdoo California Roosevelt Sheridan Downey James W. Mellen John W Preston Bailiwick McAdoo

Mistaken WV Virginia Road Project Found in Survey

A West Virginia roadway built into Virginia land was identified as a mistake by Jerome O. Kilmartin of the U S Geological Survey. His report notes the scenario where a proposed scenic highway appears to intrude into Frederick County Virginia.

Sunset W. Va West Virginia Virginia Associated Press Winchester Jerome O. Kilmartin United States Geological Survey Frederick County Morganee Pee Virginia

Campaign fueled construction of 2000 feet of highway across state line

A political controversy suggests a driver obtained roadage through West Virginia by posing as a Virginia voter. No date of construction is given, but the piece likely arose during a heated campaign. The piece hints at possible other stray miles in surrounding states.

Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Maryland Pennnsylvania Ohio

Deluding the People on Social Security Funds

Newport News Daily Press argues the Social Security Act three years in, old age payroll taxes totaling 708 million have funded current expenses. Government notes act as IOUs with no earning income, threatening future pensions unless budgets balance. Calls for Amending the act and fair treatment by the Administration.

Newport News Daily Press Sam The New York Times Roosevelt

Bombing of Hoover wounds seven sailors near Shanghai

Seven seamen are wounded when four Chinese planes bomb the liner Hoover, which is busy removing foreign refugees from China at Shanghai. Local apple growers are cautioned against being stampeded into sacrifice prices for their fruit. Officer B. C. Cline is injured making an arrest of a panhandler. Judge Donald Weems unexpectedly umpired a Park Nine game versus Washington A. C. in town.

Hoover China Shanghai B. C. Cline Donald Weems Park Washington A. C

Virginia legal beer to begin Labor Day as repeal vote looms

Five years ago Virginia moves toward legal beer starting Labor Day after the governor signs a bill. Voters will decide on October 3 whether to repeal prohibition. Mr. Jack Beardall wins first prize at a Boyce bowling party hosted by Roland Mitchell Jr. Miss La Verne Ludwig becomes Mrs. Howard Walls in an announcement by Rev. and Mrs. 8. R. Ludwig.

Virginia Jack Beardall Boyce Roland Mitchell la’ Verne Ludwig Howard Walls 8. R. Ludwig

Hoover Assailed and Defended at Winchester Fair

Republican candidate Herbert Hoover faces opposing speakers at the Winchester Fair while gun shoot honors go to Arthur Seabright. Rev R B Nelson and wife return from Adirondacks vacation as F Amos Shryock moves to mayoral office tomorrow.

Herbert Hoover Winchester Fair Arthur Seabright R. B. Nelson Adirondacks F. Amos Shryock

Imperator Swept by Flames at New York Dock

The Imperator, the world’s largest liner, was hit by a blaze at a New York dock causing extensive damage estimated at $500000. The fire disrupted operations and raised questions about salvage and safety.

Imperator New York Katharine Virginia Newlin Albert Calvin Smoke York

City Band Misses Concert Frustrates Large Crowd

Court Clerk Cartmell issues a marriage license to Sallie Z Neville and B N Seabright both of this county. Judge Atkinson and S H Hansbrough are in Chambersburg on railroad business. Taylor Simpson, son of Frank and Mrs Simpson, is christened at William Taylor's home by Rev Dr K Cox.

Cartmell Sallie Z. Neville B. N. Seabright William Atkinson S. H. Hansbrough Chambersburg Taylor Simpson Frank Simpson William Taylor 5. K. Cox

Answers to Questions from Frederic J. Haskin column

A reader questions column lists varied trivia with concise answers. Topics include weather storm timing, deepest oil well in California, origin of candid camera, Jefferson's words, Caribs cliff custom, Rome World Fair size, news commentator Boakee height, Kansas anti-cigarette repeal, Japanese bombing casualties, Connecticut nutmeg nickname, Gertrude Stein birthplace and education, Kentucky Youth Administration director salary, and Highlands Orchard in Highland Arkansas as the largest peach orchard.

Haskin Quiz Book Offered By Washington Star Bureau

The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau advertises the Haskin Quiz Book a quiz compendium of questions and answers for games and parties. Priced at a dime postpaid, readers are urged to mail ten cents with name and address to receive a copy.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskins Washington, D. C Frederic J. Ae Washington, D

Fireside chatter and political reshuffles in Washington

Washington chatter centers on Berle's memo and resignation, the fate of Donald Wakefield Smith on the NLRB, and debates over Roosevelt's political stance. Capone's impending birth anniversary jail term, purge politics in Maryland, and upcoming legal and labor conferences round out a wide slice of federal news and fiscal talk.

Washington Berle Columbia University AF of L Bill Green Hyde Park AFL Ma Perkins Donald Wakefield Smith National Labor Board Green Smith Joe Guffey Pennsylvania NLRB Senate al Capone Algatraz Capone Maryland Tydings Gus Klecka A. S. Marshall Bernard Flynn U. S Homer Cummings Davey Lewis Cummings

Two Worlds by Maud MeeCurdy Welch

Noel Shayne, a wealthy society girl, moves into a rooming house and works as a taxi dancer at the Peacock while pursuing Doctor Julian Paige and fending off Ruth Chester. Laurie Evans counsels Noel on love and ambition as Noel secures a laundry job after a brief setback.

Julian Feige Noel Shayne the Peacock Nick Luigi Laurie Evans Julian Noel Ruth Chester Luigi Laurie Doctor Paige Paige Luigi's de Luxe Medical Arts

Women discuss men in a Richmond salon

A group of assorted women share blunt verdicts on men. They claim men crave dominance and flattery, overestimate marriage prospects, prize vanity, and often fall for a broken heart or fortune’s charm. They concede some men are kind. others are fools.

Richmond News

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