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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription prices with rates shown as 4 50 for annual, 2 25 for semiannual, 1 20 for quarterly, and 10 for other terms, reflecting reduced costs for readers.
A Washington conference urged $25 million federal funding to fight venereal diseases, led by Dr. Parran. The piece argues social disease awareness is vital, notes high death rates, and calls newspapers to discuss syphilis openly to erase stigma and improve prevention and treatment nationwide.
The column cites biblical warnings on peace and war and quotes leaders like Hitler Mussolini and Blum. It argues real peace comes with the Prince of Peace and notes nations prepare for conflict, with prophecies foretelling a world at war as the day of the Lord nears.
A reader’s questions cover federal relief admin costs, origins of the term Nazi, public school music participation, IQ concepts, Kola nut use, St Simeon Stylites, authors of Brother Rat, Lee’s table wood, Washington federal employment, Anatole France novels, Greece’s government, U S newsprint regions, Rainbow Arch location, and parasite definition.
A compiled sampler recalls past items: headmaster E. B. Whelan leads thirteen Beckford School pupils to Florida, the Davies Light Opera Company to Handley, A A A case before the Supreme Court, and expected crowd at the Jackson Dinner.
A 1936 excerpt cites Russia warning war nears with rapid preparations, Japan claiming divine descent to rule, and America urging league revival to avert a catastrophe surpassing 1914. Britain warns Europe drifts toward destruction amid growing global tension.
An elderly shopper mocks an antique bed in a dark shop, remarking on the head panel’s portrait. The salesman reveals the panel is polished and shows her reflection, causing her to lose the sale in a humorous moment from Will Rogers.
Charles P. Stewart surveys the Capitol Hill fight over neutrality policy. He notes Senator Gerald Nye leads the munitions inquiry with a strong pro neutral stance, backed by Vandenberg and Borah, while several Democrats waver and others stay silent.
A collage of humorous tidbits about Ivor Stravinsky, Mayor La Guardia, Hoover, Hitler, and aviation, with quips on cows, a naval arms race, and a joker in a poker ballet. The tone is wry and observational reflecting 1940s newspaper humor.
William N Nelson Page born June 10 1883 in Winchester educated Shenandoah Valley Academy University of Virginia served in World War I with AEF France 1917 1919 later general manager Lewis Jones Knitting Co 1919 34 acting postmaster 1934 postmaster 1934 held roles as wardman vestryman and church leader presided over Winchester Golf Club Valley Airways and several local boards and associations married Willie McGuire active in Rotary American Legion and city council 1920 34 hobbies include dogs shooting tennis and golf.
Jack Reid, sole witness to Sir Henry Severinge’s murder, faces a web of suspects at the abbey as Inspector Selden and Colindale probe hidden motives. A list of servants and Miss Sylvia Lawrence emerges, hinting at deeper intrigue while Mrs Severinge and the household retreat behind a siege atmosphere.
Matthew Broderick, 43, arrested in New York for disorderly conduct after refusing to leave a railroad station as Railway Police report. Magistrate RudSuspended sentence. Broderick promised to stay away from stations. Bristol officials note city attorney Joe Brown won a fall story contest with a bears and bullets tale about a hunter and a bear.
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