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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star published daily except Sunday by The Byvenius Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. Subscription rates include one year in advance at 3.50 or 4.50, three months at 1.20 or .90, and one month at .40 or .20, with weekly and other terms listed.
Classifieds charge two cents per word with a 25 cent minimum. memorials and cards of thanks 10 cents per line. Display ads with border due by 9 PM the previous day. transient rate 45 cents per inch. National reps listed. AP content rights noted.
A devotional note quotes James 1 12 about enduring temptation and receiving the crown of life promised to those who love the Lord for Friday July 22 1938 in the Successful Living column.
A Senate Civil Liberties Committee hearing heard a PR expert claim he advised Republic Steel to pressure Birmingham papers through advertisers to gain favorable coverage. He said the idea was not carried out and conflicted with Republic policy and ethics. He noted most editors resist advertiser control and such tactics are futile and unethical.
Herbert L. Mount of the Wisconsin Tax and Interstate Cooperation Commissions urges uniform standards to curb tax evasion and manipulation of merchandise and records. He cites cross state disparities in corporate income taxation and personal property assessment as incentives for tax avoidance and unequal competition. Mount notes such reform would enable better interstate information sharing.
The Baltimore Sun notes Douglas Corrigan’s sneak flight drew mixed focus away from the King and Queen’s Paris departure as metropolitan papers praised the stunt, reflecting a mix of Irish American and English sentiment amidst a tense atmosphere.
The column lauds the lone aviator Corrigan for a daring F flight that captured public awe in Britain and America. It notes the danger and the frenzy of ticker tape parades while warning about the chaos such improvisation could bring to air travel and officialdom.
A Charlottesville Daily Progress column warns that Communists are using patriotic symbols and historic figures to seduce Americans. It cites Earl Browder’s writings on revolution, claims covert organizing in WPA groups and the armed forces, and urges vigilance to prevent the seizure of state power.
A public information feature explains readers can get fact answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington DC. The director Frederic J. Haskin requests three cents for a reply.
A dense quiz page lists questions and answers on topics from American railroad mileage to famous explorers, gopher etymology, Tin Can Island geography, Snow White sales, and Trinity College honorary degrees, naming several individuals and places.
One year ago the Senate enacted a measure overruling Roosevelt to extend emergency interest rates on farm loans. J. T. L. Jones, president and cashier of the First National Bank of Berryville, died yesterday afternoon. The Red Cross local chapter announced a county wide canvass for accident survey.
Five years ago a Fort Worth woman named Ruth Googins was rumored as the potential second wife of Elliott Roosevelt, son of the President. Wiley Post continues toward New York on the final leg of his solo flight around the world, departing from Edmonton. Philip R. Fowle is chosen commander of the R. V. Conral Post of the American Legion at annual elections.
Dale Carnegie recounts Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft stories to illustrate how recognizing others' importance can win friendship. Roosevelt remembered a Westing admirer by noting his six children, while Taft failed to recall a common acquaintance, losing support despite politeness.
A violent wind and rain storm hits Winchester and vicinity, the second of such force within the week. Joseph H. Bayliss, a prominent Clarke county resident, dies. Virginia shows income gains of 25 million dollars for the past year with state officials reporting the rise. Mrs. Elizabeth Burton, a well known local figure, dies at her daughter's Martinsburg home at age 82.
Twenty five years ago W B Timberlake was stung on the head by a bee while making hay near Brucetown and collapsed. The death of Capt Henry A Herrell, native of Frederick county, in Washington is announced. John Pappas is fined in police court for speeding his car. R C Ryan and Mahlon Noon also fined. Shiners lose 2 1 to Woodstock as Barton and batting fail to save the local nine.
Forty years ago General Garcia, Cuban insurgent leader instrumental in U S victory at Santiago, resigns claiming he was snubbed by the country. Bessie Long and Mary Bragonier host a hayride and picnic at Spout Spring. C B Curl Frank T Page and Lindsay Leafe join the army hoping to reach Cuba for combat. Hunter Boyd and companions travel by wagon with a colored cook for a week on the Capon river.
A Winchester Evening Star reader from Stephens City Virginia writes to urge continued publication of Frederick County relief costs. He notes relief expenditures rose four hundred percent in six years and questions county welfare maintenance as demoralizing self help. He signs Co C Bauserman dated July 22 1938.
A brief note recalls the obligatory stamp for Red Cross Week in 1936 covering September 17 to 23 and references the Yugoslavian policy context and accompanying material.
Ellen Dale awaits the return of Bill to the ranch near Nogales. A crate arrives with a carved hardwood arm chair gift from Felix Montoya, stirring mixed feelings about the donor. Ellen and Bill share a restrained reunion as tension over money and camp life lingers.
Bill Baron returns to Ellen and camp folk with gifts for the children and wide smiles. Ellen offers to cook and announce plans to open a range station with university experts to test cattle breeding. Both envision a future of collaboration and stability in the wilderness.
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