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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription prices and advertising rates. It notes memorials classes and display ad rules with deadlines and contact details for national ad reps and Associated Press credit.
The excerpt cites Exodus 20 17 warning against coveting a neighbor s house wife or possessions. It presents the moral directive in a traditional biblical phrasing.
Lansing Michigan at under 80 000 population adopts pay as you go policy to cut bonded debt from over seven million in 1932 to about 2 878 000. A reserve fund backs financing and delinquent tax collections have reduced reserves by 465 000 while avoiding short term borrowing. City Controller R E Sanderson notes prompt pay discounts up to 3 percent and penalties after ninety days help maintain current tax flow. Nearby Kalamazoo Topeka and New Rochelle also use similar systems for operations and improvements.
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch reports Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church of Richmond splits over pastor J Blanton Belk and his adherence to the Oxford Group Movement. The piece notes the historical link to the Oxford Movement and Buchman’s origins, detailing tensions among elders and deacons.
The movement, studied at Cambridge, is not tied to a denomination and does not exclude any communion. It, formerly known as Buchmanism, aims to restore New Testament life in the Church through personal surrender to God and transformative action for a changed world.
A San Diego couple, honoring 67 years of marriage, shares a playful peace plan. The husband stays calm when anger rises while the wife mirrors the restraint, and a mock surrender from the cellar supposedly ends the squabble after three days.
A Chattanooga store keeper confiscated by police after a raid kept his business alive by placing a cigar box with a hole labeled Police got my slot machine please put your money here. The box drew laughs and coins from customers, turning a potential loss into profit.
In the Pittsylvania Tribune John Galleher, opposing A. P. Staples for Attorney General, is criticized for not speaking enough and outlining his positions. The paper argues a candidate has the right to campaign but stresses Staples is a strong lawyer over politics, noting the Attorney General’s role is to enforce laws, not set state policy.
Over 2,000 loyal Spanish soldiers are killed as they march on rebels near Zara goza. In Winchester the milk price rises to 11 cents per quart. Two local floats McIlwee's Band and a fire apparatus will join the Warren County Centennial parade. Miss Pauline Snow dies in a car accident with her son Howard Snow and daughter Jeanne Snow.
U S forces pull back from Washington D C as the bonus army heads to Johnstown Pennsylvania in a quieting move. The Shenandoah Farmers Hunt Club hosts an inaugural horse show at Crooked Run Grove near Nineveh with top entries from Dr Allen Clifton Farm. The Farmers and Merchants National Bank bid of 21250 is deemed ample for purchase of the Winchester fair grounds per Judge Williams.
The seven soldiers including one lieutenant and six privates from the 79th Division were killed in action in 1918 and their bodies were located in a hole at Montfaucon, France. Authorities appeal for details as the case unfolds.
A Mt Gretna special report notes panic in New York police as eight top officers face Rosenthal murder involvement. A Kansas City racing balloon lands in Maryland to win distance prize. Miss Snodgrass body found in a Catskill creek with services in Martinsburg.
Robberies occurred in two locations during the night one at J. M. Buncutter store in Nain and another at H. M. Albin store in Ridgeview. The Weshudas Paste Club begins annual encampment on Ca pon river with Davy Hamilton as chaperone. The Scott Whites host a bus party for Miss Love Baker at her country home. Miss Finfrock's colt is caught in front of Miller Supply Company after a run from Pughtown railroad crossing.
The entry marks the July 30 1780 Battle of Rocky Mount in North Carolina. It records a pivotal Revolutionary War clash with local troops and colonial forces engaged near Rocky Mount. The note highlights its historical significance and date.
A professor of education argues for a seven to eight hour school day not for more academics but to foster hobbies, play, physical activity, and citizenship. He sees a need especially in urban slums, with extra teachers to handle the extended hours. Debates rise among educators about whether schools should provide recreation or rely on families and community groups.
The Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington D C offers factual answers on request. Include three cents for reply and address to J Haskin director for prompt response.
The records show 1935 figures where 110 accidental deaths occurred among 100000 men while 46 deaths occurred among women. The data highlights a higher male accidental death rate compared with females.
In Provo Utah police and firemen struggled for over an hour to free Alfred Bennett a four year old from a drainpipe. Patrolman Oscar E Pederson advised pouring soapsuds down the pipe which finally freed the boy.
Lawrence Trussell described seeing grasshoppers swarm and shred the lower part of his trousers while he was operating a grain binder near Marsland Nebraska. He stated the insects caused visible damage as they devoured the fabric.
Washington observers note rifts between the White House and Congress as dining habits and informal talks shift. Rep. OConnell pushes Fort Peck power plans, Sen. Wheeler counters with a Missouri navigation focus, sparking a power bid in Montana and beyond.
Marcia attends a Malibu weekend hosted by Lena von Brecht. She meets guests including actress Marcella and agent Heindrich Mueller, while Lena’s business genius and lavish lifestyle are explored. Marcia discusses her dual personality and art with publisher Garrett as romance and ambition intertwine.
A sequence of brief oddities from small towns includes Nellie Hubert crediting a pet guinea hen with saving her life after spotting a copperhead at her feet. other items note a man’s tire fix leading to a horse shoe nail and phonograph needle issue, a bomber drop landing near Tacoma chickens, a dog guarding a faith, and doctors aiding a trailer birth to comply with Iowa law.
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