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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
4
A historical campaign card lists Franklin D. Roosevelt for President with John N. Garner as Vice President and Carter Glass for U S Senate, reflecting early 1930s party ticket alignment.
A verse from 2 Chronicles 15 2 emphasizes the Lord's presence with those who seek him and warns against forsaking him, framing loyalty as reciprocal divine companionship and judgment.
Freight loadings rise above 720000 cars weekly with outlook 800000 to 900000 in fall. Durable goods production, steel, electrical equipment, and building activity show gains as unemployment remains the main challenge.
The Richmond News Leader urges all state agencies and trade groups to back the Better Business Bureau as it fights misuse of the word Virginia in product descriptions. The word Virginia is among the most familiar and respected state identifiers.
The article condemns misuse of Virginia names in branding. It cites Section 5782 of the Code forbidding use of famous Virginians’ names in advertising without consent and bans private use of the state seal. It notes examples like Smithfield ham and Virginia apples from outside the state.
Two Harvard researchers W F Wells and H W Brown show influenza virus can travel in the air for up to thirty minutes and can be killed by ultraviolet contact. They note air purification could help control the spread and that sneezed germs linger until inhaled by others.
Martinsburg Evening Journal previews a double page advertisement arguing newspapers are the best medium for advertising. It claims newspapers deliver a ready audience, avoid hiring venues or performers, and provide editorial content as the advertiser’s program with minimal talent costs.
The Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington D C offers factual answers on request. Readers can write Frederic J Haskin director and enclose three cents for a reply.
The document presents a series of brief Q and A items covering topics from foreign correspondents count to education and sight, the Susan B Anthony stamp, earthquake rarity, Canadian drought, and synovia. Each entry states a question followed by a concise factual answer from experts and organizations.
A compilation of quick Q and A items covers topics from the average framers age to Morse code Japanese usage. It notes Franklin as oldest at eighty one and Day ton as youngest at twenty seven, plus details on bells bacon courts and capital punishment.
A burglar released to a pastor talks of temptation and plans to avoid it. He is caught robbing a house and explains he carried a jimmy to guard against temptation, citing pride. The minister questions the logic as the burglar admits the motive and the setup was about temptation.
A collection of clipped quotes on advertising ease in newspapers and political musings. Brief notes from Waynesboro News Virginian Roanoke World-News and Roanoke Times reference tolls, summer and winter, charity, liberalism and fashion. Ends with humor about mustaches and a heat wave.
One year ago E. H. Ruchl of the League of Virginia Municipalities planned a survey of storm sewer needs for Winchester. The report notes a larger apple export supply this year and mentions the Lindberghs arriving safely at St. Paul by plane. A convict camp shifts location from Route 50 to Route 6. Miss Marjorie Glasgow of Buchanan marries Ambrose Christian Congreve in London.
Five years ago the Winchester Park baseball team attended a dinner at the Battlefield Inn in Kernstown. An injury occurred when Boyd Hinton’s van plunged over a city east bank. A Winchester fair will feature a carnival. Bishop Cannon urged stopping inquiries into 1928 campaign funds. Russell Boardman and John Polando claimed a 5000 mile nonstop New York to Istanbul flight as a record.
Ten years ago Governor Byrd could summon the General Assembly for a special session. Olof Farstad the Norse swimmer ends his attempt to cross the English Channel. County farmer B Frank Solenberger passes away. Front Royal pike reopens after construction. The Shenandoah Valley special train will depart for Canada on August 3.
Twenty five years ago General Charles Thurman received last rites near Berryville. The Winchester baseball team defeated Martinsburg 7 to 3. The city council negotiated a $10 000 loan for current expenses. Lester Clingan died in a grain chute accident near Urvilla.
A historic note records the birth of Henry in Greenfield Michigan on July 30 1863. The brief entry marks a local family milestone and ties to the community’s 19th century roots.
Charles P. Stewart notes Lemke and allied groups aim not for a presidential win but to push an electoral bloc into the House. Union party strategy would back Democratic or Republican candidates to tilt Congress, potentially giving Unionists decisive votes in the 75th House even without a Senate majority.
Central Press notices a lighthearted feature where seven lettered jests and quips are shared from readers. The bits poke fun at affairs of marriage, hosting woes, sea tales, coffee beans, orphans and city life with a gentle, humorous tone.
Joan reflects on her circle of friends including Sheila True, Pierre Durand, Julian, and Donald Newberry at a Broadway party. Sheila's charm masks schemes as Joan navigates complex relationships and readiness to help others while observing Pierre’s growing interest in Sheila and Sheila’s self-focused artistry.
A 30 day jail sentence follows Henry Johnson a one eyed man charged with petty larceny after claiming a store slipped a sex item into his pocket. In Orlando city leaders vow to root out evil. crowds attack a wrestler with bottles and a chair. In Roanoke Dr Graham aids wreck victims then fractures his knee while leaving the scene. Ishtippi the Ishtippi Cherokee singer testifies in Los Angeles divorce suit over noon bed and meals with Tallchief Robertson.
Railroad officials seek the unnamed man who found a 10 inch break on a busy line near St Louis. He broke a telephone box to notify the line and refused to give his name.
In San Francisco a major hotel housed with Temple Methodist Church plans to remove the church from the building claiming nearby guests are kept from overworking the cocktail lounge.
The Osesek family learned their 12 year old son Michael had reappeared at home after police failed to locate a body in the Chicago river search. Michael claimed to have visited the White Sox and asked about supper before officers resumed the river inquiry. In Norfolk Virginia a robbery try at Ocean Breeze Park ended with the concessionaire firing a rifle at a fleeing suspect. John Johnson, a Black man, was hospitalized and jailed on attempted robbery charges after the shooting.
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