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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription costs for individuals and mail, with rates for one year, six months, three months and one month. Advertising rates include classifieds two cents per word and display ads with a border, due by 10 A.M. for same day publication. Memorials priced at $1.50 for four stanzas. Cards of Thanks 75 cents.
A political ballot item urging support for Franklin D. Roosevelt for president and John N. Garner for vice president, Carter Glass for U S Senate, and A Willis Robertson for the House of Representatives.
A biblical verse fragment cites Psalm 53 1 2 noting fools deny God and claim understanding while God from heaven surveys humanity for discernment.
A columnist cites Colonel Henry W. Anderson’s Richmond remarks declaring Virginia doubtful, but argues Virginia will vote Democratic in November 1936. Citing Roosevelt leads 59 to 41 over London, the piece notes Prohibition and religion no longer affect Virginia as in 1928.
Governor Landon delivered a brief acceptance speech last night marked by simplicity and restraint. He promised to elaborate on a few program areas later and focused on generalities while denouncing Roosevelt era spending, rising debt, and taxes. He criticized executive power but noted Congressional Republicans and Democrats jointly approved funding and authority.
Governor Landon backs many New Deal ideas such as old age pensions unemployment insurance and farmer cash relief. He seeks light on funding without heavy taxes while praising a high minded campaign though his acceptance speech offers no new solutions.
A columnist discusses how trying to dodge one danger often leads to another. Using national statistics, it shows that 37 of 100 accidental deaths occur in cars and 31 in homes. The piece urges sensible habits of carefulness and self control.
Dr William J Mayo reaches his seventy fifth birthday with quiet dignity as his long career improves public health and extends life expectancy. His work has made him a world figure in medicine and a credit to Minnesota and the world.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes the conviction of Harry Thomas Thompson and the arrest of John S. Farnsworth on charges of selling naval secrets to Japanese agents. The piece contrasts spy work in wartime with dramatic romantic notions and notes the risk and code of conduct in espionage.
A reader asks about Adjusted Service Certificates, Zioncheck, cold frequency, bees distance, Capitol reconstruction, modern bindery output, U S gasoline tax, Russian dialects, Grazing Division acreage, glycerine test for linen, a Louis Schmeling bout, Zanesville as Clay City, first World War draft numbers, transparent metal, King Edward mourning, Sacco Vanzetti case, and Elsie Janis marriage details.
A Scotsman named MacAndrew, catcher for Aberdeen, plans a wedding and asks friends to throw shoes at the couple as a custom. At the station the shoe shower is the biggest ever and MacAndrew catches every pair on the fly, even using the first wedding day to try them on.
The piece contrasts spying for one’s country with treachery against it. It notes sympathy for spies who seek enemy secrets, but urges universal condemnation for traitors who sell state secrets, stressing the dishonor felt by both traitor and purchaser.
An expert asserts the earth is exactly 2.5 billion years old, noting it would take that long to explain the planet’s condition. A jab at constant car model changes recalls the old horse and buggy era. A quip warns bicycle trends may threaten the backseat driver’s role.
Valley Baptist Association convenes as Route 6 allocation discussed. Percy D. Miller elected president of Winchester Woolen Company. Winchester Milling petitions to restrain AAA processing taxes. Carlton M. Collins, 66, longtime county hotel executive, dies in Washington DC.
Five years ago the annual Middletown Grange picnic will be held tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Harvey Yeakley near White Hall are parents of triplets. Miss Dorothy Dearing Levi and William Warde Blythe of Berryville are married. Presbyterian Magazine printed in China comments on Apple Blossom Festival. Mrs J V Arthur is ladies winner in play for Governor's Cup of Winchester Golf Club.
Ten years ago Mrs. Annie Anderson dies in Cleveland hospital after an operation. M V B Snake J H Yost Dr E D Davis W A Baker and Frank Butsler joined the local Rotary Club. Nurses new home annex to Memorial Hospital completes at a cost of 30000 with an Open Night. Holstein herd of Paul Haldeman leads Northern Virginia Dairy Herd Improvement Association.
Henry C. Beattie Jr. entertains himself with a guitar inside prison while awaiting a hearing on the charge of murdering his wife. Richmond pastors discuss idle rich young men as a cautionary note. Big Fishers Hill Reunion planned for August 5 with local civic notice. Capon Springs draws Winchester and Hagerstown motorists as a Mecca. William Huff dies from measles. W.O. Horsey and Company runs a closing out sale.
In mid 1701 French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac and his party founded a settlement at Detroit near the Detroit River. The post marked a milestone in colonial expansion and fur trade.
Mrs. James Hale of Akron Ohio set a world record in the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association matches at Camp Perry scoring 399 out of 400. She had been shooting the rifle only 18 months and achieved the high score on July 24.
A Washington dispute among federal secret services extends beyond the treasury and justice departments shaping a broader battle as agencies seek to protect turf while backing consolidation aims. Dozens of agencies including the Postal Inspectors FTC FCC IRS Narcotics soil and immigration bureaus are cited as examples of pervasive espionage and interagency rivalries.
A witty column notes reformers suffer health issues and jokes about hangovers. It bounces through pop culture jabs, from wrestlers to movie rumors, cartoonist gags, and foreign affairs quips. A quick quip about comets and a light anecdote finish.
Joan Spencer a small town teacher turned secretary to Julian Sloane in New York faces a love triangle with Donald Newberry and Sheila True. Donald proposes marriage while Joan questions leaving her job and Julian’s concern for her, ending with Joan fleeing in anger.
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