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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia under editor H F P Byrd Jr. It is entered at the Winchester post office as a second class matter.
Subscription rates listed by carrier include one year in advance 3.50, other year 4.60, six months 1.78 and 2.26, three months 1.20 and 0.90, month 0.40 or 0.30, and weekly 10 cents. Advertising rates note, with Associated Press rights for republication of dispatches and local news.
A devotional note cites John 9 31 stating God hears only those who worship him and do his will. The passage emphasizes obedience over sin in divine reception.
The German Ambassador to the United States demanded action after William E. Dodd, former U S ambassador to Berlin, said Hitler had killed opponents at a rate rivaling Charles II. Secretary Hull responded that Dodd is a private citizen with constitutional free speech.
Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney becomes chairman of the largest U S distilling company. He pledges to steer the industry toward social and moral obligations, oppose high pressure selling and irresponsible advertising, and promote temperance and self control.
Last winter Virginia borrowed several million dollars at 0.5 percent and issued ten year refunding bonds of 950 000 at 1.573 percent. Governor Peery praised the record low interest and Virginia’s policy of fiscal conservatism and political liberalism as the reason for the favorable terms.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch weighs whether intercollegiate football moves toward professional salaries or a reform shift after a season of financial and popular success. It notes UVA’s change and suggests alumni influence may fade, signaling potential policy shifts ahead.
The piece argues alumni influence shaped UVA policy shifts and questions subsidized football. It cites UNC and Graham plan backlash among alumni, noting money and advertising effects on matriculation and suggesting intercollegiate football may be reformed or abolished in coming years.
The article notes six dry states remain, while most others use license systems or state monopolies. It highlights that no state reverses its liquor policy and many wet states are moving toward local prohibition. Ohio shows 16 percent under local prohibition. Kentucky has forty six of 120 counties dry. Rep John J Cochran warns agitation could spur a prohibition movement in Congress.
A faked telegram is sent to Mrs Robert McC Glass claiming she should pay 860 from Dr Glass who is away on a cruise. The signature raises suspicion and an investigation follows. Virginia Smith Garvin dies at her Gore home. Jewelry and money valued at hundreds are stolen from Ansel Solenberger’s North Washington apartment. Charles Elmer plans shipping racehorses to Hot Springs Arkansas for upcoming races.
Five years ago H B McCormac was named by state Republicans to head their executive committee. The state highway commissioner announced a save a life campaign and a semi annual auto inspection plan. Japanese accuse the U S of furnishing China arms in the Asiatic conflict. Miss Frances R Affleck commended for 39 years of Sunday School attendance at Presby Presbyterian Church, a highest southern record.
Ten years ago officials urge use of paper cups plates and wooden spoons in local eating and drinking places due to widespread throat and mouth disease. The report notes reappointment of Lewis N. Glover as Bank of Clarke County cashier in Berryville Virginia and York Imperials’ boom at Liverpool markets with barrels bringing 8.39 dollars. R Gray Williams addresses the Virginia Society annual meeting in New York City.
Governor Mann delays executions of Floyd and Claude Allen slated for tomorrow for murder of Carroll County officials. Also notes hospital fundraising shortfall and a Virginia Labor Relations Board finding on poor sanitary facilities at local workplaces. Market Street Methodist Church revival draws largest turnout in 20 years led by Rev. C. D. Taylor.
Forty years ago Miss Virginia Baker receives a party from her grandfather J Smith Gilkeson on her 12th birthday. Edward and Mrs Barr host for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Fred Barr at North Braddock Street. James Funk's 26 year old cat dies, likely one of the oldest locally. A Senate committee introduces an Anti Flirting bill drawing notable attention.
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau, directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C. Include three cents for return reply.
A long list of Q and A items covers topics from social security file centers to art collection values. Notable figures include Mellon collection valued between 35 and 50 million dollars, Fordham as a leading Catholic university, and statistics on rural delivery routes and savings deposits. Additional entries address winter bird feeding, types of salad oils, velvet basting, and World War costs.
Washington notes strike rivalry over peace with AFL as John Lewis and Sidney Dubinsky trade barbs. Nebraska figure Charles McLaughlin eyed as new labor secretary aide amid broader tax and farm bill debates shaping policy.
In a crowded household Mimi basks in luxury gowns while Jerry watches her drift from love to disillusion. Tensions rise as Bernice and Lionel confront ambition and a looming marriage, with Mimi seeking validation through fashion and social spectacle.
Donald Meyers and Tom Aaron, Ellis School pupils, were walking through dense woods to school when a large black bear appeared and sniffed their lunches. They dropped their bags and sought safety as the encounter unfolded.
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