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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1937
Page
4
The notice lists subscription options with prices: one year four dollars fifty cents in advance six months two dollars twenty five cents three months one dollar twenty cents and one month forty cents. A fragment references weekly rates but is unreadable.
Public notice outlines 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum charge and requires cash with copy. Memorials priced at 1.50 for four stanzas. Cards of Thanks 75 cents. Display ads due by 10 A M on publication day. transient rate 42 cents per inch. Advertising representatives listed. Associated Press rights noted.
A short religious message presents Proverbs 28 27 about giving to the poor and the judgment of those who hide their eyes. The line emphasizes charity and consequence with a moral admonition.
Quincy police use an "ouija board" radio control mapping 19 sectors with lights to track 8 cars and a patrol wagon. Kansas City uses stop watches with radio beacons to arrest speeding drivers. legality of radio arrests varies by state but Michigan holds radio information valid if from a regular police station broadcast.
The Crop Reporting Board reports combined spring and winter wheat production of about 882 million bushels, the highest since 1931 with a near legendary harvest recounted by officials.
Crop projections show 1937 wheat output well above domestic needs, with estimates around 882 million bushels and a possible billion-dollar return to growers. Tariff reductions in Europe and rising import demand support a shift to export markets, benefiting U S farmers while challenging import‑reliant nations.
Rotarian excerpt recalls a 14 year old predicting dual hotel telephones in the 1890s and notes that while some boyish visions may be extravagant, others presage real progress. The piece contrasts youthful exaggeration with measured foresight in war, labor, and industry, urging wise judgment in judging dreams.
Bristol Herald Courier reports Tennessee's new marriage statute bars under sixteen marriages. Homer Peel of Madisonville wed a twelve year old. Chancellor A T Stewart refused to annul the union. He defended the decision stating it serves society and law.
Refugees are taken aboard ships while civil war continues in Spain. American consular powers report safety in the trouble zone. Postal inspectors investigate the time bomb death of Curry Thomas, Cape Charles Virginia, former husband of a bride. Eleanor Jarett Holm expelled from the American Olympic team for champagne aboard ship en route to Germany. The 1936 Handlian yearbook wins first place in state contest.
William T. Barr longtime city treasurer dies at home after years of ill health. Miss Helen Sargent places fourth in dress review at Blacksburg short course for Kernstown and Frederick County 4 H clubs. Frank M. Wray Clarke County Commonwealth Attorney praised as potential successor to late Harry Tucker in the House of Representatives. Randolph Shields W and L tennis captain crowned state amateur champion, avoids Sunday play and family contact unless defeated.
Shenandoah county relatives believe Kirby L Dellinger led a four person band that robbed Mt Jackson National Bank and fled toward Wardensville West Virginia abandoning a car. Clayton L Haines sells Spirit of Jefferson to John O Alfriend. J Henkel Henry responds to charges by Richard Wright in a Star political ad.
Twenty five years ago entries poured in for the Berryville show to be held in August, with indications it would be the biggest yet. A horse and cart owned by Willam Deshon was struck and damaged. one animal injured. Miss Dorcas Snodgrass, a New York City nurse and Martinsburg, W. Va. native, has been missing for a week and may have been murdered per fiancé Eugene Schmidt. Potatoes expected to be plentiful again, price down to one dollar per bushel.
Winchester defeats Edinburg in a high scoring late inning baseball clash 22 to 21. George Eagie becomes president of the Epworth League at Market Street Methodist Church. Blanch Diffenderfer plays organ. Major J Hoge Tyler of Pulaski is renominated for Virginia governor after long aspirant and defeats. Market Street lot to be staked before Scott Affleck home. Historic note recalls July 26 1775 Benjamin Franklin named first US Postmaster General.
Judge Steward opposes annulling the twelve year old bride but warns law must be enforced. Peel and wife appear poverty struck and uneducated. prosecutors vow charges against the county clerk who issued the license and seek strict adherence to marriage laws.
Moscow reports Russia's birth rate doubled in the first five months of the year following a new sabotage crackdown in the five year plan phase. Maternity wards are overtaxed, a sign that targets may be met, a outcome favoring the Soviet authorities.
A reader can get factual answers by mail for 3 cents. The Q and A cover topics from oldest summer stock company to smallpox prevalence, champagne invention, Dowmetal, tobacco farming, and deportation cases, with names and figures.
Washington observers describe the president's tone as charm driven after the court bill setback. A Fireside chat may follow as aides debate continuing reform while Congress hesitates and Justice Van Devanter's succession looms unresolved.
Marcia wakes to Tony’s delirious joy over Ellen’s recovery and plans a visit to Sandy. In Sandy’s office she notices Paula’s confident work pace and a disturbing series of men’s fashion drawings that eerily resemble Sandy. Jealousy flares as Marcia suspects a hidden bond between Sandy and the drawings, while Paula hints at a meeting Abe may host.
In Miami George W Ander son slept with a loaded pistol under his pillow to deter burglars. A ransack occurred at dawn. loot included a watch and cash. In Stuart Dr Reginald Kitching Jr brought his dog Blackie to city hall with a sign reading License applied or. In Wallah John Pauser begins his ninth jail term for intoxication after a bottle is slipped to him through bars. In Beverly Hills Irvin Schneider survives a 40 foot dive from a ladder into actress Ginger Rogers pool and jokes about wearing a swimsuit next time.
Lee Rogers of Beebe Arkansas marks his 52nd wedding anniversary and notes he has never left the state seen a movie or a ball game or gone hunting in his life.
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