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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star Publication Details and Rates

The Winchester Evening Star lists editor H F Byrd Jr and publication details. Subscription rates by mail and carrier are provided for various terms, with a national advertising rep firm named Tenney Woodward & Company listed for multiple cities.

Tenney, Woodward & Company, Inc New York Detroit Kansas City San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Los Angeles

Sins of Injustice Quote from Amos 5 12

A biblical verse from Amos 5 12 condemns manifold transgressions. It notes afflicting the just accepting bribes and turning aside the poor at the gate from their right.

Test City Campaign Aims to Boost Appalachian Apples

Appalachian Apples plans a test city campaign in Baltimore with half page ads and radio spots to promote the King of Fruits. About 1400 Baltimore grocery stores will participate under the slogan use more apples, as growers track results for feasibility of broader advertising.

Appalachian Apples, Inc Baltimore King of Fruits

Cooperation Necessary for Virginia Fruit Survey

The Federal State Crop Report ing Service seeks cooperation from Virginia apple and peach growers for a commercial survey to secure complete and accurate information on varieties planted and future production. The data will help forecast annual fruit production and guide orchard practices, with emphasis on the need for broad grower participation to ensure usefulness.

Federal Virginia Department of Agriculture

Il Duce and Marriage Proceeds Amid Family Tension

The article notes Mussolini in Rome reacting to his eldest son Vittorio's plan to wed a penniless but socially elite woman. Mussolini cares only about health and fertility, showing royal indifference to tradition while Vittorio faces a tense family moment.

Edward VIII I Duce Rome Vittorio Italy Mussolini Il Duce

False choice in brackets alters marriage bets

A man contemplates his ideal light and a portrait to describe for self edification and for Benito. He discovers that within brackets No 1 and No 2 the outcome of who he marries does not matter, provoking consternation.

Benito

Milk Bars Spread Across Scotland From Rail Station Start

Milk bars begun in Glasgow at a railroad station quickly drew crowds and spread to major cities and rural areas. Dairy lunches feature milk or buttermilk with cheese and crackers, while Scots seek milk based drinks with fruit flavors and novelty names like Cure That Cough and Husky Throats.

Glasgow Scotland

Answer to Questions Service Notice

The Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington D C offers readers factual answers by writing to Frederic J Haskin director and enclosing three cents for a reply. The notice provides the procedure to obtain information through the information bureau.

Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Foreign Legion in Spanish loyalist army International Column

The International Column comprises about 3,500 soldiers forming two brigades in the Loyalist forces. This unit represents foreign volunteers aiding the Spanish cause.

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Murder in the Abbey Ends Meet for Reid at Paynton Manor

Jack Reid, suspected to be the killer of Sir Henry Severinge, stays at Colonel Graham's Paynton Manor after being invited to supervise the estate. Reid and Sylvia Lawrence plan to uncover danger within the house while fear of an outside spy lingers. The Colonel's fear, bloodhounds, and a secluded eyrie room set a tense mood as the mystery deepens.

Jack Reid Henry Severinge Reid Richard Selden Scotland Yard Hilda Eric Colindale Colonel Graham Sir Henry Thornton Helden Hucks Holden Jelden Colinjale Severinge Sylvia Jack Marian James Mr. Reid Paynton Manor Abbey Graham Ramdas Colone Coats Fyce

Cloud Over Recovery in 1936 Economy and Labor Strikes

The 1936 commerce secretary report shows progress toward recovery but notes lingering depression below 1928-29 levels. Labor unrest, especially in autos, risks delaying 1937 recovery. The Free Press supports unions yet calls for honesty from both sides and warns that aggressive tactics could hinder business confidence and timing.

United States Secretary of Commerce Free Press

Virginia lawmaker refunds unearned pay in beer session

Blackburn Moore of Clarke and Frederick counties and Winchester returns 288 dollars of 360 for a week's work. The House of Delegates member says the refund shows conscience and fairness and suggests other scions follow suit to spare the state extra session costs.

Virginia Blackburn Moore House of Delegates Clarke Frederick Winchester

Will Rogers Humorous Story About King Edward and Prince David

A narrator recalls a Will Rogers tale told by a well dressed Englishman. The story features King Edward and the young Prince of Wales dining with a guest while the king is reminded not to speak until addressed. The punch line reveals a worm on the lettuce salad.

Prince of Wales Edward David American News Features, Inc

King Edward VIII Begins Reign After George V’s Death

The 1936 transition sees Edward VIII ascend the throne following the passing of King George V. The era opens amid a broader note on national affairs including WPA surveys, a Legion banquet planned at the George Washington Hotel, and local efforts to restore fire-damaged dental offices and street cleaning equipment as winter weather looms.

Edward VIII England George V F. W. Bailey R. V. Conrad Post American Legion George Washington Hotel Edwin C. Yost Middleburg Near Futu

What s What at a Goence Washington Vor

Two new associations form in Washington aiming for national reach. One is an urban tenants group, the other proposes Human Beings Incorporated to defend humans against machines. Organizers invite contact at the National Press Club.

Washington, D. C Washington William A. duPuy Charles A. Hamilton National Press Club

Youre Telling Me Satirical Notes From William Britt

A potpourri of light observations mocks Nazi revival for Norse worship and overalls for sit down strikes. Nostalgic quips note Britain’s gas mask aid to babies, grass weed variety, Roosevelt cabinet growth, and land drift toward conflict with a playful punch at Milly the typewriter.

Entomologist Walter Hough Known Citizen of Winchester

Walter S. Hough entomologist in charge of the Winchester Research Laboratory was born January 3 1893 in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. He studied at Mt Valparaiso Stanford Ohio State and served in the U S Army 1918 19. He is an inspector for the Department of Agriculture and a fellow of multiple scientific societies. He is married to Fern Marsden with two children and collects insects as a hobby.

Walter 8S. Hough Winchester Research Laboratory Westmoreland County Pennsylvania Mt. Valparaiso University Stanford University Ohio State University Ohio State U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Cleveland Federal Department of Agriculture Virginia Experiment Station Entomological Society of America American Association of Economic Entomologists American Chemical Society Virginia Academy of Science Society For the Advancement of Science In America United Brethren Church Fern Marsden Indiana Barbara Ann Don Marsden

Speech Honors Lee by Capt Gordon at Local Meeting

Capt William A Gordon eulogizes Lee in a speech to a local group. A Black revival sponsored by the Winchester Ministerial Association begins meetings lasting ten nights. Lady Godiva shows at a local theatre. Miss Mable Frye elected president of Middletown Agriculture School senior class.

Bridges R. E. Byrd Coolidge Béquint Handley Gym Bryan Conrad Rotary Club Robert E. Lee Sands Middleburg Martha T. Sands William A. Gordon Lee Winchester Ministerial Association Lady Godiva Mable Frye Middletown Agriculture School

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