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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
4
R J Scott writes from 400 miles below the Arctic Circle noting a temperate zone and describing observations from the expedition. The diary-like sketch details landscapes and daily routines during the remote journey.
The Winchester Evening Star publishes daily except Sunday. Subscriptions priced at 3.50 yearly, 1.75 six months, 0.90 three months, 0.30 one month. Carrier rates 4.50 yearly, 2.25 six months, 1.20 three months. Classifieds 2 cents per word, minimum 25 cents. memorials and cards extra. Display ads due by 10 A M. national reps listed. Associated Press rights noted.
A biblical quotation from Mark 12 27 declares God is not the God of the dead but of the living. The line emphasizes reverence for life and challenges misbelief by contrasting lifeless ritual with divine vitality.
A famous American prima donna announces engagement with a prospective husband who must be a business man and romantic. Friends note two conditions align with prewar views, yet 1929 changes the tone as money and art clash in industry discussions.
The obituary portrays Basil Zaharoff as the infamous arms magnate who fueled early world conflicts. It notes his role in selling submarines to Greece and Turkey, supplying weapons to both sides in wars, and directing vast wartime profits. He died at eighty six after a life of immense power and controversy.
Publicist Bennett Cerf discusses Gertrude Stein's writings, admitting he cannot always understand the author or her titles. He says he admires Stein and enjoys publishing her effusions though comprehension is limited.
The writer questions Mr. Cerf’s claimed frankness about Miss Stein noting his sharp awareness of publicity. He doubts the sincerity of the confession and suggests the notoriety will boost book sales and attention.
The essay describes a 25 year campaign to urge shoppers to buy gifts early to avoid the final rush. It notes the strain on stores postal and express workers and argues that early buying benefits individuals by securing better stock and time saved, praising proactive shoppers as performing a public service.
A reflective exchange treats winter as a potential funeral or a night of sleep but argues nature rests not dies. Marian Cross quotes George Eliot on winter’s wind and funeral cries while noting winter hosts sports fans and dancers, with nature resuming activity after a brief rest.
Hight dentists from Winchester participate in a gathering of the Study Club of the Northern Virginia Dental Association in Woodstock. Hollie B. McCormac is named chairman of the Executive Committee of this year’s Apple Blossom Festival.
Will Rogers reflects on why children resist Sunday School and recalls a boy who moved to a new neighborhood and was forced to attend. He jokes about whether candy bribes affect attendance and notes the boy's stance on local practices.
A report to the Common Council will recommend an election on the proposed water bond issue. The city eyes funding through a bond vote to support future water infrastructure and services.
Ten years ago Frederick county received 1400 dollars from the state auditor for use on county roads. A 1926 Hudson car was stolen from Mrs. W A Baker and was insured. Baltimore and Ohio employees announce double retirement pensions. Friendship Fire Co. members opposed selling the steamer Big Sis. Rotary Club lists Dr Ed Cattell as best speaker.
Twenty five years ago a German Club dance at Rouss Hall drew about 60 attendees. Dr A C Hopkins a former guiding chaplain of the Stonewall Brigade died in Charles Town after a long illness. The Winchester and Washington City Railway Co with Capt L F Cooper to supply all electric current for Frederick and Hagerstown railroads. R Gray Williams and Herbert S Larrick were guest speakers in Martinsburg and Cumberland. Frankford, home of the McCormicks in Clarke County, burned to the ground.
Fifty persons arrested during the Celanese plant riot at Cumberland were released on their own recognizance of 500 dollars each for the January term grand jury. They waived hearings under an agreement with Mel Barnard Jr. and State's Attorney William A. Huster. They face charges of unlawful riotous assembly to disturb the public peace.
Charles Rhodes Anderson M D longtime Winchester physician and former city council member serves as mayor. Born November 27 1877 in Rock Enon Springs Virginia he served in the 810 Pioneer Infantry Medical Corps Camp Green and was honorably discharged January 1918. He practiced in Winchester for twenty years and has held public health roles since 1908.
A series of trivia questions and answers covers topics from the length of President Roosevelts South American tour to how much gold world production reached in 1935. It includes details on Buckingham Palaces size, the San Jacinto Memorial height, and canning nut meats with a water bath process.
Charles P. Stewart reports that after the election big business voices remain loud in praise, while liberal elements grow in the U S Chamber of Commerce and National Manufacturers associations. The piece notes a slow generational shift and wonders if four more years will bring changes.
A collage of wry observations from 1937 on trends in games, fashion, politics, and popular culture. The author notes the disappearance of Knock Knock after the campaign, jokes about hair longer in 1937, and riffs on stock dividends and bar room reality.
Mae Alexander hears Alix Carey accept Bill Boyd's marriage proposal as friends flood the shop with well wishers. Alix fears Dorcas Hill's quiet disapproval while Mae settles wedding details, including gown, notices, and Columbus Day timing for the ceremony at Mae's home.
A Centenary Indiana man recalls a half dollar mark from 35 years ago used for his Atlantic voyage payment. He later received the same coin as change at a Centenary tavern. An unidentified man in Hit Youngstown Ohio chased a bus and smashed a window with a stone, then fled. Santa Claus in Covington Kentucky tossed kisses to crowds in a merchants parade. Seattle health inspectors opposed candy kisses on sidewalks. In Covington a man claimed he was duped in a $35 poker game then found the money in his shirt next morning and grinned about it.
West Plains resident C. S. Marti asks how long he can stay in a house beside a high speed road and still remain a friend to passing motorists. Vehicles losing control have struck his yard with one truck crushing the porch after crashing into the front of the home.
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