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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is published daily except Sundays by The Star Publishing Co Winchester Va. Subscription rates are listed for print and mail delivery details.
The article compares Howard Hughes New York to Paris flight with Lindberghs heroic solo crossing. It argues modern aviation has moved beyond spectacle to dependable travel while noting isolationist reflections.
In Covington, President Roosevelt endorsed Senator Barkley over Governor Chandler citing Barkley’s age and experience. He later named Governor James Allred to a federal district judgeship, saying he aims to nominate younger men if possible, sparking questions about his stance on veteran senators and experienced candidates.
The State Conservation and Development Commission reviews Auditor Downs findings on the electric line to Douthat State Park. It reprimands R. E. Burson for lax bidding and payment practices, but notes no graft and that the contractor completed work satisfactorily. It warns such errors could cost taxpayers if repeated and affirms adherence to contract laws.
A concluding note stresses that ignorance of the law is no excuse for citizens or state agency officers. It calls for careful clerical work over speed to prevent violations, underscoring accountability for public officers and the public.
A social column recommends hobbies as a path to happiness listing collectors and odd possessions. It names Har old Talbott Ruth Pratt Cornelia Otis Skinner James Russell Lowell Kenneth Clinton Dorothy Parker and others with quirky passions and items. The piece ends by asserting hobby pursuit makes one happy.
News items report Jack Bower's High Hedge winning a major sweepstakes at Augawan Park and being noted among top east coast racers. The Amelia Earhart search for her navigator Fred Noon is called off. Mr and Mrs Walter Pingley celebrate the birth of a daughter. Betsy Birmingham and Ottie Fries host a Capon river picnic for Miss Lois Yost.
A reader asks about living men’s Pullman cars and other trivia. The pulls include Lindbergh Carter Brown operate NYC to St Louis. whistling on Gomera. walk over races. artificial sea water recipe. early punctuation. Luther Adler and panorama painter Fulton. writing as a profession. U S unemployment 12 to 12.5 million in March 1938. autos last eight to nine years.
The National Labor Relations Board holds an Maryland shoe maker liable for distributing an anti union speech by Michigan Congressman Hoffman. The piece argues the ruling threatens free speech by criminalizing circulating adverse views on labor groups and cautions toward broader dangers to civil liberties if upheld. The writer urges swift Supreme Court review to test alignment with a free country’s traditions.
Five years ago the city council planned to investigate why Winchester did not receive her share of federal funds for road improvement. Election officials at Carpers Valley precinct included R. B. Golightly Earl W. Carper and William Carpenter. Thousands of dollars of fine merchandise go on sale in city stores as merchants hold a combined dollar Day sale.
A discussion of how education is viewed by colleges and educators across decades. It cites The Social Frontier article by Selden C. McNeffee and summarizes two-question tests given to freshmen and sophomores in 1937 to gauge knowledge of history current events and notable figures.
Ten years ago Stephens City voters filed notice of their intention to protest a recent water bond election on grounds of illegal voting. American athletes depart for Amsterdam to participate in the 1933 Olympic games. S Porter House delivers gold star presentation speech at a dinner hosted by the local Elks Club. Montgomery Ward and Co. nears move into its new $100,000 cable building on South Loudoun Street.
Twenty five years ago readers note stir in the south as the widow of General Longstreet attends the Gettysburg Reunion and comments on General Lee. The state reports 7 500 auto licenses sold this year, 1 938 more than last year. Russell Rosenberger, son of Asa L. Rosenberger, is badly injured after being run over by a heavily loaded wagon. Henry Baetjer and Co advertise for 25 extra sales persons for their closing out sale.
Forties item notes six local girls attempting to commandeer the city water wagon for a yard party near here and getting drenched. J William Conner spots a fire at gas works, averting a possible explosion at the electric and gas plant. William McCann’s new Amherst Street home near completion ready for Thursday move. Dr Hunter H. McGuire performs cataract removal on James Spurr.
Bill Baron seeks to manage a 6000 acre Durango ranch near Nogales while Ellen Dale plans a bold career shift. In Nogales Ellen returns to Hollywood and Bill faces a rival invite as Lolita the dancer catches his eye at The Owl in Agua Caliente style revelry.
The piece argues liberalism and conservatism clash over fiscal policy and calls for clear plans to repay the 17 billion dollars spent beyond receipts in the past five years. It cautions against New Bossism and praises prudence in managing public funds.
Indianapolis News reports the buffalo nickel will be replaced by the Jefferson nickel. It will take twenty nickels to equal sixty cents.
A Montreal Star aphorism defines success for men and women in terms of financial balance with a spouse. It notes that a prosperous man earns more than his wife spends, while a successful woman secures such a partner.
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