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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1938
Page
3
Howard T. Rogers of Virginia Tech argues soil saving must be economically profitable for individual farmers, not just idealistic for future generations. He says conservation is driven by water management, with erosion controlled by practices that prove profitable on each farm.
An advertisement from Baker's Drug Store offers a free booklet on a new Sulphur method to treat arthritis. The notice urges readers to call and request the booklet.
A lively city presents investors with higher returns than other options. The seller invites you to call and view the listed bargains to agree that it is a lifetime opportunity.
The Kernstown Honor Roll lists students by grade from first through seventh. Notable names include Frederick Anderson Dennis Cole Billy Cornwell Glen Good Eugene Grove Patsy Barton June Butler Elsie Cheshire Helen Donald Virginia Hottle Dorothy Lamp Emmagene Omps Geraldine Shirley plus many others across second third and later grades. The roll reflects a broad showing of students such as Charles Ches shire James Miller Bobbie Penner Eugene Reynolds Harry Rinker Franklin Smith Jane Barton Mary Cole Lois Cornwell Ebien Crosby Nettie Nicholson Harold Conner Donald Dodson Jesse Donald Linwood Dunn Grover Flint Bobby Keckley Allen Larrick Ray Nickleson Tommy Ritter Lawrence Smith Azeal Garrett Eloise Lupton Marie Smith Willard Spillman Elsie Rinker June Grubbs June Cammer Kenneth Cammer Constance Brown Nancy Dodson Josephine Jenkins Curtiss Elliott Donald Boyd Charles Streit Mike Collins Alice Lowery Ruth Kline Mary Ellen Carter Anna Lee Snyder Helen Anderson Jean Rinker Rose Marie Rudolph Helen Ritter Elizabeth Grove Charlotte Rudolph Lila Lee Robinson Louise Conner Betty Anderson Douglas Ritter Wade Dunn Margaret Smallwood Richard Grove Llewellyn Garret Richard Stine Harry Garret Robert Lamp Helen Williams Betty Lou Barton Wilbur Poole.
A Parke-Bernet sale in New York realized 25207 in part three of William Randolph Hearst's book collection with 1466 total from parts one and two. The top price 675 was paid by Gabri el Wells for the Kelmscott Press Chaucer edition. Dr A S W Rosenbech bought a Nelson document signed days before Trafalgar for 495.
Telegraph firms Western Union and Postal appeal to wage hour administrator Elmer F. Andrews to review a ruling that messenger boy jobs could be offered under 25 cents per hour. They argue minimum pay requirements would not limit employment opportunities in the message service.
A Winchester delegation of more than twenty attended Purcellville Virginia for the charter night of the Purcellville Lions Club. The program featured an address by Capt. John Carnaghan of Frederick Maryland on experiences in West Africa, a dinner with toastmaster Al Anderson, and post dinner dancing.
Herman Schneider charged with assault and battery has a Frederick Circuit Court hearing set for December 8. He was found guilty after a hearing before Trial Justice A J Tavenner and noted an appeal. The case stems from an incident at Schneider’s road house involving alleged slug use in a slot machine. Machines were seized by county authorities.
A dense jumble of clues for a 1938 cross word puzzle with across and down entries ranging from heat glass maker to biblical and lunar terms. The page lists numerous numbered hints like 28 Southeast and 20 Finish with varied wordplay and references.
Tokyo December 3 government announces 1939 1940 budget the empire largest in history at 3694752000 yen about 997583000 dollars excludes China war expenditures to be met by supplementary appropriations total is about 200 million yen less than finance ministry forecast yet 18000000 yen above last year’s budget
Washington dispatch notes a Census Bureau finding that domestic cane production last year totaled 91 430 dollars, including canes for cripples, highlighting a decline in cane making and unusual demand.
Philadelphia President Ralph T. Senter asks trolley motormen and bus drivers to show special courtesy as a Christmas gesture for riders. He urges drivers to wait for passengers rushing to catch the car, improving service during the holiday season.
New York and federal officials charged William P Buckner 31 with mail fraud as he left the Queen Mary en route to Hollywood. Buckner, named in a complaint with Brooklyn’s William J Gillespie 42, allegedly organized a bondholders committee linked to Philippine Railways bonds then sought redemption for a 50 return, fueling price swings and a $100000 alleged loss. Buckner denied the accusation. Loretta Young disputed his romantic claim.
Anthony Eden former British Foreign Secretary seeks a talks with President Roosevelt. Eden plans an address to manufacturers in New York and will visit Washington December 13 for two days. The request came via British ambassador Sir Ronald Lindsay. Acting Secretary Welles hopes to meet him in an unofficial capacity. Eden is a member of Parliament.
Band leader Rudy Vallee clashed with a heckler at a hotel nightclub in Los Angeles and, after a standoff, left the stage and shoved the man from his chair. The identified heckler, Benja min Starlight of New York, was escorted out as Vallee attempted a new silent number for an advertising agency. Audience members applauded Vallee afterward.
Berlin dispatch reports that Cardinal Innitzer plans to renounce his cardinal’s robes and live as a monk in an Italian monastery. The 62 year old archbishop’s palace was attacked by Nazis on October 8 with injuries and window damage.
Fred S. Hunt was appointed agent for the Railway Express Company in Charles Town West Virginia. He is the son of the late Mr and Mrs F S Hunt of this city and has worked as a clerk in the local office for several months. A Handley High School graduate class of 1936 he has resided here seven years and will commute daily to Charles Town while living with his wife Dorothy Fulpe of South Boston Virginia at their North Stewart street apartment.
W S Fallis former Harrisonburg city superintendent and later North Carolina State Highway Commissioner now retired farmer in Mt Clinton seeks explanation from the weather man for unusually cold conditions in the Valley. He notes readings six below here versus 30 above in Cincinnati and 19 above in Chicago during the recent cold wave and cites two consecutive days at Rockingham with near two above.
In Waynesboro Pennsylvania a skating mishap led to William and companions rushing to assist after he fell on ice. A lit match in a hip pocket set his trousers afire, prompting quick action to control the blaze.
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