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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
4
Public notice details subscription prices for mail and carrier delivery and advertising rates. It lists charges for one year to three months, spacing for display ads, and deadlines for ad submission. Includes terms for memorials and card display with minimum charges.
A compact verse from Jeremiah 10 24 asks for divine correction with righteous judgment to avoid moral ruin. It urges humility before God and highlights the balance between discipline and mercy in spiritual guidance.
Virginia ABC Board will restrict liquor advertisements in Virginia newspapers and magazines from February 1 to factual statements only. Brand names, bottles, and labels may be used if not larger than the actual item. ads must reference brands on sale in ABC stores and avoid promoting broader availability. The Star urges a complete ban on liquor advertising.
The 1936 centennial year highlights notable births from 1836 including Joseph Warren Kiefer born January 30 1836 who rose to major general in the Civil War later served in Congress and was speaker of the House
The text lists generals and statesmen: William Rufus born North Carolina served as major general in the Spanish-American War era, Joseph G Cannon from North Carolina a long-serving Illinois congressman and speaker, Wesley Merritt born New York City a Union cavalry leader who captured Manila in 1898, and Joseph Wheeler born Georgia a Civil War Confederate commander later U S general and congressman. It notes Texas independence in 1836 and previews a centennial exposition in Dallas marking Texas centennial celebrations.
Senator Norris of Nebraska, a Republican in name, says he would support Roosevelt but condemns the New Deal spoils system. He calls Postmaster General Farley a liability to the President and mocks Farley s campaign rhetoric while noting Democrat views on Farley s methods and language. The piece contrasts Farley s Pickwickian phrases with public perception and Norris s insistence on reform.
Fredericksburg Free Lance Star notes a proposed Frazier Lemke bill to issue up to about eight billion dollars in greenbacks to buy existing farm mortgages for reissuance to farmers at one percent interest. The piece questions the plan, arguing it shifts burdens from farmers to other sectors and highlights insufficient sponsor signatures in Congress.
The passage argues that pressure from benefactors persists, with visions of wealth that do not exist fueling reckless spending. It warns that starry-eyed supporters may misuse money, endangering the country’s future with definite perils.
An advertisement praises plastic surgery possibilities to reshape faces including noses ears and scars. It notes quick results but warns that outcomes may render patients unrecognizable and stresses consulting a physician due to the delicate nature and risks of cosmetic procedures.
Senator Clark of Missouri warns that government departments multiply their reach and staffing after creation. He cites a Country Gentleman piece and cites Byrd's Senate reform plan to cut costs, urging action despite party setbacks and post crash spending.
The piece critiques Senator Norris's plan to vest constitutional rulings in one new court with appeals to the U S Supreme Court. It argues against sweeping judicial reform, defends the current system's record, and cautions against partisan rhetoric and rushed constitutional changes. It notes support from those fearing radical leftists and urges cautious debate.
Taxi robberies appear in a scrambled clip. A man named Peter Heim says a thief robbed his home and purse of $1.25 with a note asking for cab fare. The text includes other local oddities and a farmer proud of prolific pig production.
Kansas City burglar Bert M. Redman roamed the streets with police sergeant Charles E. Zans and Delbert E. Bates, pointing out 103 houses he had robbed since the previous arrest.
Secretary of State reviewed the Homesteds Corporation incorporation papers. Company capital listed at $500 with stock of 50,000,000 shares valued at one cent each.
Theodore M Knappen chief economist for the National Lumber Manufacturers Association notes unemployment falls only after sustained business upturn. He explains employers hesitate to re expand until they are assured the improvement will continue, a pattern seen in past post low mood periods.
President William Green of the AFL reports a modest jobs gain but 11.672 million workers still idle. He stresses a 14 percent production rise with only 4 percent employment growth and warns higher wages and shorter hours are needed to sustain demand and recovery. Norman Thomas weighs political trends, foresees Alf Landon emerge as Republican nominee, and critiques both major parties on balancing the budget and labor relief policies.
Exposed receptacle rain catchment shows no speed gain when rain drops strike at angle versus vertical. The observation notes rain direction does not alter collection rate for a basic open container.
A. T. Moore is named peeneete for the Shenandoah Valley with Col. Roszel delivering an address on General Robert E. Lee at a Kiwanis Club meeting. The Lions present Minstrels Monarchs tonight. The post office moves to temporary quarters during an addition construction. Major J. T. Dortch dies at 65 from Clarke County.
Five years ago stockholders are informed their chances to purchase the Jones Woolen Company are slight because sale to satisfy creditors is impending. Also noted are a religious duty and a notable death in Philadelphia society.
Ten years ago Governor E. Lee Trinkle proposed a budget of 23,733,407 dollars for the next two years. R. Gray Williams scheduled an address at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia on January 19 titled Robert E. Lee As a National Asset.
In a coastal town investigation unfolds as guests search for a knife vanished from the dining room during a dinner at Kirk Larrabee's home. Lt Larrabee leads a room to room sweep including the fourth floor and Delia’s room while tension rises among occupants.
The appointment of Mrs William M Smith to the Virginia Health Board is announced as part of state governance. Eight miners bodies are found in a shaft at Fairmont West Virginia raising mining disaster concerns. The World Court issue is debated in the United States Senate.
Miss Mary Edith Randall and Charles W Knight were united in marriage. The notice highlights their wedding as a local society event from twenty five years ago.
At a Kiwanis Program committee meeting in Andrew Bell's office, tentative plans were laid for activities during the Apple Blossom Festival period. A safety week is set for the week of February 3 with provisions for an official visit by high Kiwanis officials and other schedule details awaiting final confirmation.
The meeting drew President Wendell Goode, Vice-President E. B. Cooper, Secretary Andrew Bell, Sam Brookes chairing the program, Garland Quarles, Ansel Groves, Howard Solenberger, and Rev. E. T. Clark.
Friends in Clarke and Frederick counties report the death of Frank A. Steele at his Alexandria Virginia home at 6 last evening. He was elderly and survived by son Hubert of Washington and a married daughter formerly Miss Virginia Steele of Alexandria, plus brother Ralph A. Steele of Carlisle. Funeral tomorrow in Alexandria then interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester at 2 PM.
A report shows last 24 hours precipitation at 0.27 inches, January to date 2.70 inches, year to date 2.70 inches. The Winchester Research Laboratory records 34.56 inches average annual precipitation and monthly averages ranging from 1.93 inches in February to 3.83 inches in May.
A fragmented page item presents questions from a schoolhouse quiz. It asks which two famous men of the present century were buried on mountaintops, naming Buffalo Bill and Cecil Rhodes, then notes oddball bird color observations and a garbled line about blood circulation.
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