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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star announces post office entry as a second class paper and provides subscription and advertising rates. It notes display ad deadlines by 10 A.M. on publication day and lists national ad reps and AP affiliation. Tuesday January 19, 1937.
Reader questions and brief answers compiled by The Evening Star Information Bureau director Frederic J. Haskin. Topics span patent medicines for women, 1936 sports stars, redwoods in England, Webster dictionary word counts, Belle Moskowitz, Stuart Pretender, Sarah Bernhardt, travel to Mexico, corn in car manufacturing, and Miami winter averages.
A devotional line cites I Corinthians 6 20 urging readers to honor God in body and spirit as belonging to God, framing personal conduct with spiritual purpose.
Announcement states General John A. Lejeune will retire October 1 1937 as superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute after eight years at the post since July 1 1929. He previously served as Marine Corps Commandant and earned wide respect for leadership and influence on cadets.
The Star Forum letter from F W Pingley, State Game Warden, defends hunting ethics and sanctuary management on the Big Survey. He calls out poachers and misused law language, cites USDA data on foxes and deer, describes sanctuary boundaries, predator control, and penalties for trespass.
Jack Reid, the only witness to Sir Henry Severinge's murder, is drawn into a web of romance and intrigue at the Severinge estate. Colindale offers Reid a job managing the estate while Colindale is away, and Colonel Graham hints at hidden plots as he hosts Reid for dinner at seven. Mrs Holden is revealed as Selden in disguise, and Lady Severinge worries about the will that leaves most to James the butler.
Lady Severinge arrives at Jack Reid's cottage to discuss appointing him as agent during Colindale's absence. She explains the job requires a true gentleman and that she is financially constrained after her husband’s death. Reid, a drifting man with his own money, agrees to start as soon as possible.
A group of train friends jokes about misfortune while an Optimist repeats it could be worse. He calmly shrugs off war casualties and a fatal home tragedy, insisting it might have been worse, until a twist reveals the danger indirectly.
Snow in Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley reaches ten inches as activities continue. Mrs William H Ponch D A R leader attends a luncheon at Braddock Memorial Church. The Senate approves a soldiers bonus paid in cashable bonds. F F A basketball finals set at Handley gym. G F Holsinger of McGaheysville outlines farm programs for the Frederick County Farm Bureau.
The City Council approves a tax rate of 1.55 dollars. The Frederick Maryland Club invites the Lion’s Club to a lunch with Lion’s International president. A suspect is jailed in connection with William F Keller’s murder. The City Grand Jury returns four indictments including forgery theft highway robbery and assault. Company I basketball loses to Capon Bridge independents 15 to 20.
Stockholders greet a solid inaugural year for the George Washington hotel. Executors of the Cover estate refuse a bid of 23 dollars for the old Cover place Angerona. Baltimore area racketeers seek bonus certificates from ex soldiers. VFW and American Legion warn against sales. Arthur Jones Woolen Company stockholders plan expansion. Confederate veterans of Winchester receive a banquet invitation.
Charles P. Stewart notes that initial pessimism about Roosevelt's government reorganization proposal has softened. He argues the plan may pass substantially as outlined, with Democrats in Congress unlikely to deny a Democratic administration on such a pivotal issue while elections approach in 1938. The White House momentum continues despite opposition.
A small tribute notes the United Daughters of the Can honoring Lee's birthday with a ceremonial observance. The event highlights community recognition and a commemorative gathering.
Twenty five years ago a fire in Charlottesville destroyed the personal effects of Ada B. Thacher. In related items William E. Carson of Riverton was named president of the National Citizens' League in Virginia. State Senator F. S. Tavenner proposed a bill opposing the death penalty. Growers forecast a good apple crop after a cold January and February. Professor Charles W. Lent of the University of Virginia spoke at Charley Rouss memorial day.
A note records the birth of General Robert Edward Lee on January 19, 1807 in Virginia marking the entry of a future Confederate commander into history. His birth is noted as a milestone in 19th century American military figures.
In Collins New Jersey John R Taft tells of Teddy an independent dog owned by the Taft family as they discuss his self sufficient ways and unlikely habits.
A humorous column notes foreign influence touches everyday life from grub to gold bullion. It mentions Polish ham Swiss cheese on Hungarian rye and Kentucky as a store for gold while commenting on the Duke of Windsor’s Americanization and lighthearted modern vices.
Taft described Teddy the Springer Spaniel catching a muskrat at a creek. The dog earned $2 from the catch and Taft added two extra cents for the license, later accompanying Lorraine Taft to the back door.
The burglar invaded a residence in Pensacola and took Whisky and wine, groceries including steak turkey and eggs, jewelry, clothing valued in the hundreds of dollars, plus the weekly wash bundled for laundry. The entry reflects a thorough break in with extensive loot.
Charles R. Keeler district manager of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Los Angeles will attend a meeting at the John Marshall Hotel Richmond that will last through Thursday.
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