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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1938
Page
4
H. F. Byrd Jr editor and post office entry announce the Winchester Virginia daily paper The Evening Star published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. with Sunday exceptions and second class mailing status.
A devotional line opens with a biblical benediction from 1 Corinthians 1 3 invoking grace and peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ as a spiritual reminder.
James H. Price was inaugurated at noon as Virginia’s governor for a four year term. The election drew broad Democratic support and unanimous backing, with praise for a smooth, cooperative administration.
The former governor George C. Peery leaves office a private citizen after four years of service. He is commended for integrity courage calm judgment and executive ability, contrasting with some sister states and praising the Peery administration as well managed with public welfare first.
The public debt rose from 34,405,920.9 in 1936 to 37,279,291,518.00 in 1937, up 2,872,370,556.00 or 8 percent. Interest paid in 1937 totaled 895,771,208.00, up from 794,555,252.00, a 13 percent increase. Per capita debt peaked at 250.18 after WWI and now stands at 287.49. Comment on these figures would be superfluous.
Fauquier Democrat argues against a House bill limiting freight trains to 70 cars. The Senate has passed it. Proponents claim safety gains and more railroad jobs, but critics say longer trains raise costs and freight rates harming farmers who buy lime and fertilizers and sell livestock.
The piece argues freight and utility costs should stay low to protect consumers and farmers. Rail monopolies and public dependency mean government rate increases harm the cost of living, farm product distribution, and overall economic welfare.
Howard Hughes flies a high powered monoplane coast to coast in 7 hours 31 minutes marking a bold cross country feat. Fred W. Forney is named Park Association leader and outlines plans for a much needed swimming pool. Jack Pennypacker named junior manager of W P I 1937 football team as Ohio River edges toward flood stages amid WPA CCC agency actions.
Five years ago Max Krol was indicted for embezzling Winchester Woolen Co. funds and was being held in New York City. Group 3 of the Virginia Banking Association urged a lower England war debt rate to match France at a Berryville meeting. George Crawford, accused killer of Mrs Isley and her maid in Middleburg, confessed to Boston police. George A Samsell, from a longtime Stephens City family, died at 78 in his home.
Ten years ago the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce shows tripling its membership per the annual report released locally and in other cities. Winchester England celebrates its 1100 birthday this year. Shenandoah National Park Association asks pledges be paid promptly. Arthur G. Jones Woolen Co. announces payroll increases and more hires this year.
J William Andrews a well known local cigar maker and musician dies at home of pneumonia after twenty five years in the trade. The Winchester Hospital Auxiliary vaudeville led by Mrs A M Baker with Mrs H D Fuller to entertain. US Forestry service buys over 30000 acres in western state to protect watersheds at 150 to 600 per acre. G B Hillyard advertises horse blankets and robes remaining after sale.
Forty years ago John Miller travels to North Carolina for a hunting trip with friends. Shirley Carter hosts a whist gathering at Miss Edmonia Page’s home for a group of friends. W B Everett Jr of Boyce joins the Everett family reunion in Middletown. P W Boyd adj of the Gen Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans announces a special meeting tonight honoring Lee's birthday.
The Star prints a reader letter wishing to own north-side land between Main and Indian Alley to sell to the City. The writer suggests City payment of five percent yearly and a deed at five years to avoid accidents and costs, naming Winchester figures and MISS INEZ C. FRIES.
A reader asks about events and people including Bastionaire Wesbineten and Dr G reau. Haskin, the director, provides guidance and notes a request for a reply at three cents.
Scott explains the ear’s three color receivers blue red and mid spectrum. Blended color mixes appear as one color to the eye. When a chord is played the ear hears and distinguishes many of the separate notes even as color perception remains merged.
A fragmented Q and A page discusses why car doors open to the curb side for safety, the number of Holland Tunnel operators, and naval and colonial era topics. It notes six battle cruisers authorized in 1916, later scrapped or converted, and mentions Walt Disney color cartoons since 1935.
Washington insiders discuss a three month 250 to 500 million plan to spur jobs via heavy goods lines funded by WPA tenders. Carrington Gill and Harry Hopkins aides push the scheme amid rising relief rolls, while anti monopoly and bank holding debates surface in Congress and Barkley contends with the lynching bill. Roosevelt naval building hints are delayed to smooth appropriations. Philippines visit by McNutt sparks speculation on 1940 bid. Farley remains skeptical.
Lionel rages after a play is rejected and the pair confront hardship in a rain swept city. With finances strained, the narrator plans to ask his father for help while persisting in pursuit of literary fame. A phone call from Bernice softens tension and hints at future reconciliation.
Jerry seeks money to win Mimi and turns to Olga who proposes using a share of her grandfather's funds to secure Mimi's marriage. Olga predicts Mimi is trapped by wealth and fame, while Jerry clings to the belief Mimi will wait. The plan unsettles Jerry as fantasy meets hard reality.
The printers' strike halted Portland newspapers and a Boston terrier named Dixie belonging to radio manager W. Carey Jennings staged a morning ritual of rushing for the paper then eating. Jennings kept Dixie indoors as no papers could be delivered. In Washington Indiana a gunman fled after robbing two pocketbooks and threatening a man.
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