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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia with editor H F Byrd Jr. at the post office address in Winchester Virginia.
A Q and A feature answers queries on gambling legality Mussolini statue size stomach capacity Carnegie Hall seating Payne acting and more. It lists directors of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and details on the first American concert formation and a Shetland pony’s weight.
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A religious note cites Philippians 4 19 declaring God will supply all needs according to his riches in glory through Christ Jesus, reflecting faith in divine provision.
Donald R. Richberg told political scientists that the government’s integrity rests on the supremacy of the elected legislature within its constitutional powers. He challenged views that the Supreme Court or any branch holds ultimate supremacy, arguing for a clear system of checks and balances among the three branches.
The Richmond News Leader reports that prominent Democratic supporters backing James H. Price imply capture of the party machine. The piece critiques a supposed split and questions the real shifts in control during recent political developments.
The News Leader opinion argues the Virginia Democratic machine remains strong behind Price, noting past alliances with Montague and Glass. It contrasts current unity with early 1900s factional warfare and predicts continued patronage control rather than shifts in state government officials.
A condensed reminiscence recalls Will Rogers as a Johnstown flood hero buried in fame. In heaven he seeks recognition but meets Noah who dismisses the flood exploits, highlighting a humorous frontier legend about the famed resilience and status of Will Rogers.
Miss Margaret Richards is in charge of investment services of Troop 10 Girl Scouts. Building permits issued in the city of Winchester in 1935 total $209,750. City and state roads are covered with sleet and snow. travel is dangerous. Sherman Maismer of White Post receives special germ treatment for arthritis. Dr. McGuire urges traffic lights funds be made available by the city council.
A Liverpool report notes poor fruit quality with shipments yielding just 0.18 per barrel. Richard Brown is re elected head of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. Miss Page Chapman O1 is revealed to have married Edward Barrington Lee for six months. The Wilson Shrine dedication is set for January 6. Girls defeat boys at a leap year dance hosted by Mrs J G Burch of Boyce.
W Nelson Page states no lower tax rate can be had this year. Mrs Vergi of West Bos cawen street reports five deaths in six months. E F Ashleys and Floyd Reeds homes burn on Highland Avenue. Col John Keating, formerly of Winchester, dies in Maryland leaving an estate of 2600000. Three hundred guests attend the George Washington Hotel annual dinner dance.
Washington dispatch analyzes likely 1937 congressional trend after Roosevelt's January 20 address. It forecasts a more comprehensive second term program, with Democrats consolidating gains, some conservative shift, and radical elements moderating as New Deal policies push ahead.
Central Press columnist William Ritt offers a sardonic holiday mashup. He skewersSpanish bombings, church power, Japan’s pride, a vanished Hungarian duelist, a mouse that imitates birds, a bruise machine, and Hollywood studio workers’ marital hopes.
Charles Herbert Shutte born in New York City on November 10 1899 educated in New York public schools joined the U S Army aviation division at 18 later not called to service he owned an apple orchard 1918 22 entered automobile sales in 1922 representing Nash and then General Motors Chevrolet agent in the district since 1933 organizer and manager of Admiral Byrd Airport 1927 34 first licensed local pilot injured in Winchester 1929 member of Quiet Birdmen Association married Eva Jackson has one son Charles Herbert Jr hobbies include flying and yachting
Police responding to a telephone tip found Edward Thomas, 25, reclining on a lawn after a third floor fall. He admitted he threatened to jump during a quarrel with his wife and walked downstairs when she was away. He was jailed on a disorderly conduct charge.
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