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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1939
Page
10
Washington July 29. A steel thimble is used as a gavel by Chairman Bloom of the House Foreign Affairs committee to keep order during sessions. It also serves to tamp tobacco in Bloom's pipe, offering a small but notable domestic use.
A decree of absolute divorce on statutory grounds has been granted in Frederick Circuit Court in the case of Clara M. Perry versus James Perry. Neither party may remarry within six months.
Blacksburg Virginia July 29 Chalmer Rinehart field representative of Hog Breeder magazine praises Virginia as showing rapid progress in superior hog development Ex tension division officials note growing breeder and producer interest led by the Virginia Purebred Swine Breeders Association The group now has 74 members and plans sales at Winchester August 4 and Suffolk August 9 featuring 65 and 40 head of purebred hogs from multiple breeds including Hampshire Duroc Jersey Poland China Chester White O S C China and Spotted Poland China
Police and the store owner chased a burglar through the shop for an hour before spotting him hiding in a display window. He clutched $58 pulled from a cash register as officers closed in.
Caroline Chatfield denounces ungrateful children who neglect aging parents and warns that moral duty endures beyond personal convenience. A reader letter from elderly parents illustrates the hardship, urging social security and pension policies while stressing personal accountability before public and legal judgment.
Elizabeth Randolph Preston Allen’s reminiscences edited by Janet Allen Bryan chronicle life in Virginia before during and after the War Between the States. Personal accounts of Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson enrich this volume which offers valuable genealogy and drama for readers and students. Handley Library invites borrowing.
Washington authorities placed special police details with the Gray Line Sightseeing Company after a two day strike by drivers and lecturers over pay. Major Ernest W. Brown said the action aimed to prevent tourists from being bothered by the stoppage.
President Roosevelt avoided timing any third term statements at a press conference. Mrs. Roosevelt answered questions with a firm no and a chuckle. The president joked he was not cracking down on anyone while previous inquiries led him to tell reporters to don a dunce cap.
A mixed puzzle page lists clues for a crossword style fill with numbers, including capital of Ontario, various synonyms, and cryptic hints. Fragments show cross references to vessels, and a long garbled answer section with scattered uppercase letters and partial words.
Rudy Vallee plans to end his WEAF NBC run on September 28 after a decade with Standard Brands as sponsor. He helped launch many stars and shaped radio variety. He hopes for a South American vacation, with future plans still uncertain.
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