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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star notes editor H. F. Byrd Jr. and its date of entry at the Winchester, Virginia post office. It states the paper is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co.
Classified and display rates listed for mail and carrier subscriptions including annual six month and quarterly options. Advertising costs set at 2 cents per word with minimum 25 cents and memorials cards of thanks display ads deadlines and national reps noted.
A standard credit notice states that Ted Press holds exclusive rights to republish all AP dispatched and locally published news in this paper. The notice affirms copyright control over credited and uncredited material.
Readers can obtain answers by writing The Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC and enclosing three cents. The column answers questions on topics from ski championships in Chamonix to subway cities and Babassu nut uses.
A biblical verse excerpt from Revelation 3 16 admonishes the lukewarm neither cold nor hot and declares the speaker will spew them from the mouth. The passage emphasizes spiritual urgency and judgment.
A year of tension between England and Italy ends with a treaty in which Italy agrees to withdraw from Spain and respect British Mediterranean interests. In return Italy reportedly gains a British loan aimed at developing Ethiopia, prompting questions about ethics and self interest in diplomacy.
The Democratic caucus of the House yesterday elevated A. Willis Robertson to the Ways and Means Committee. Robertson was the only candidate elected for two vacancies with 162 votes. He becomes the first Virginian on the panel in 32 years and soon the caucus will fill the remaining vacancy.
Jim Price faces a pivotal moment in his lifelong bid to become governor of Virginia. The Roanoke World-News outlines his plans, political prospects, and the path ahead in a crowded field.
The Richmond News Leader examines Governor hopeful Price as his campaign gains and falters amid a heavy turnout of supporters and critics. It notes late December push by organization stalwarts, questions fiscal conservatism, and Price's pledge for an efficient, non revolutionary state government with no major structural changes.
The article weighs three years of repeal and argues that repeal did not silence all arguments on liquor. It credits reduced crime and bootlegging as a wis er course overall. It notes taxes from illicit profits now fund the treasury and that the liquor problem persists despite repeal.
Sir Henry Severing is murdered at his abbey home. Witness Jack Reid and Inspector Selden navigate conflicting alibis and uneasy testimonies as Mrs. Thornton hints at secrets and a love triangle involving Lady Severinge and Colindale. Selden plans to return to London while investigations continue.
A Colorado man travels to New York and, while shopping for a wife’s gift, encounters a bright parrot in a pet store. The talking bird questions his sanity, prompting the man to remove his hat and apologize, thinking the parrot is a real person. The tale preserves a humorous clash of cultures.
The film Mutiny on the Bounty is slated for showing at a nearby cinema. M. D. Weaver is reelected captain of the Charlie Rouss Fire Company.
Ten years ago the city council approves borrowing $15,000 to fund a new colored school. America deploys Marines to guard U S citizens in Nicaragua. Mrs. W D Trimble, 99, dies near White Hall. Main Street favors two way traffic and no parking. State anticipates $800,000 more revenue from auto licenses.
Twenty five years ago the B. and O. Railroad proposed a farm special run in cooperation with local farmers. Superintendent M. M. Lynch of the Frederick County School Board addressed several groups on advancing education in Virginia. Miss Bessie McNeer, niece of …
Washington prepares for a large January 20 inauguration despite Roosevelt’s request for quiet. Officials expect a record crowd, higher seat prices, and chilly conditions with possible snow or rain. Hotels are booked solid while the crowd may reach around 100 000, far exceeding local residents.
Editorial writer argues women would make good soldiers and mocks wartime bravado while noting English kings in 1936 and warning Europe faces a new world war. It cites US traffic casualties, Atlantic Ocean as a freebie, California hunting spending, and the forgotten man tax collector theme.
Samuel Carroll Brooks born August 30 1889 in Lovettsville Loudoun County Virginia. He trained in local schools and Massey Business College Richmond 1910 then studied Pharmacy at Medical College of Virginia earning P H G in 1916. He worked nationwide before opening Brooks Pharmacy January 19 1924 and has led local business groups including the Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club then state boards and associations. He is married to Linda Carruthers of Round Hill with two sons James W. and Samuel Jr. and serves as a deacon in his Presbyterian church. He enjoys baseball and fishing.
Rev George F Cameron of St Mary s Episcopal Church issues a public open letter to a burglar who broke in He offers Miss Bessie Gaver of Middletown $5 for advance notice of the marauder s next visit The rector notes no money is kept in the church and the payment would fund repairs and prayers for happier pursuits Fire damages the home of W H Baker at Washington and Boscawen streets and road groups discuss valley roads modernization plans
The piece argues that nations led by autocratic rulers push for higher birth rates as a means to strengthen power. It suggests the ruling hands aim to secure dominance by expanding population and workforce through policy and propaganda.
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