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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1937

Page

4

The Winchester Evening Star Masthead and Rates

The Winchester Evening Star details editor, publication schedule, subscription prices, advertising rates, and national advertising representatives. It notes solicitation terms, memorials, display ads, and AP membership. Local post office publication status is stated.

The Winchester Evening Star H. F. Byrd, JR Winchester Iseer Tenney, Woodward and Company, Inc New York Detroit Kansas City San

Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Places in Christ

A devotional verse from Ephesians 1 3 is cited praising God the Father for blessings in Christ and heavenly places. The fragment presents a religious reflection on grace and spiritual abundance.

Lord Jesus Christ Christ

Massachusetts Governor Refuses Georgia Extradition of Cunningham

Governor Hurley cites US and Massachusetts constitutions to refuse extradition of James Cunningham 37, a Georgia fugitive serving 34 to 70 years for burglary and receiving stolen goods. He notes Cunningham has lived in Massachusetts as a citizen for twelve years, married with good standing, and warns extradition would imply tacit approval of Georgia’s sentence. Critics say a governor cannot override a verdict or sentence, making Hurley’s action unwisely injudicious.

EB. D. Rivers Georgia Massachusetts James Cunningham Hurley Bay State Cunningham Commonwealth The United States

Bill of Rights proposal from Danville paper advocates male privileges

The Danville Register notes the National Federation of Business and Professional Women and the National Woman's Party back the equal rights amendment while opposing special privileges. It suggests a companion male Bill of Rights to remove privileges, arguing the present draft grants women equal rights but retains special benefits.

Danville Register National Federation of Business and Professional Women National Woman’s Party United States

Bill of Rights for Women Stirs Debate on Equal Rights

A historic proposal argues for a public conduct bill that would strip women of ladylike behavior in everyday acts from line etiquette to using transit and stores. Supporters claim it would pave the way for an equal rights amendment, while opponents call the notion provocative.

Baltimore Sun on $250-a-copy campaign book scheme

The sale of a $250-a-copy Democratic campaign book is described as a sham and a coercive fundraising racket. James H. Rand Jr. of Remington Rand faced labor-law clashes while American Radiator and Standard Sanitary paid $15,000 for copies. Several recipients doubted the value of their copies, some not delivered, with the scheme seen as an evasion of the Corrupt Practices Act. President Roosevelt is urged to comment on the cynicism of promoters.

Baltimore Sun James H. Rand Jr Remington-Randa, Inc Democratic National Committee House Roosevelt

Man Builds Home With Meagre Wage In Jackson

In Jackson a man who owns his home earned it with savings from a small wage. He paints his house himself, working early mornings and after work since he cannot afford to hire painters.

Jackson Miss Dalton R. Cadwallader Thurston Cadwallader Boyce Mount Jackson Winchester Forrest Forney Washington Raymond Forney Frederick County

Virginia News Roundup From The Past Years

A compilation notes Lee Cobbe named director of Junior Activity for the VFW in Virginia per Earl Jones. Corn tops $1 a bushel for first time since 1930 and wheat at $1.14 amid crop worries and buying rush. Harry McCann elected head of the Virginia State Sheriff's Association at Farmville meeting. Pifer Printing Co. incorporation filed with $6,100 stock.

Lee Cobbe Virginia Earl Jones Harry McCann Virginia State Sheriff's Association Farmville Pifer Printing Co Capital

Young Ladies' Bicycle Club party hosted by Misses Carrier and Hunter

A forty year old note recalls Misses Carrier and Julia Hunter entertaining at a Young Ladies' Bicycle Club party. John Wrench reports waking to see a woman in a tree outside his window pleading for elopement with Dr. Messrs. McCann Bierer Byers Reardon Shull Baker Hardesty Sempers Glaize Gore Hansbrough and Jordan discuss Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Fair plans. Charles Newell becomes police member succeeding Addison Henry.

Carrier Julia Hunter Young Ladies’ Bicycle Club John Wrench Messrs. McCann Bierer Byers Reardon Shull Baker Hardesty Sempers Glaize Gore Hansbrough Jordan Charles Newell Addison Henry

Unionism and rights in home painting debated

An insulting unsigned letter targets a worker for painting own home, seen as union harassment. The piece cites Cleveland where a permit system lets homeowners paint if they cannot hire painters, arguing union claims to maximize work but stressing individuals’ right to use their own labor or money.

CIO Painter's Union of Jackson Cleveland Ohio NEA Painters’ District Council Charlie Marcia Lona Garrett Sandy Marcie Marci

What Roads Are We On

Roanoke Times notes President Roosevelt warned Congress in 1933 the government on the road to bankruptcy. It cites Hoover era deficits and lists yearly figures from 1933 to 1937, arguing current expenditures exceed those before Roosevelt and questions the nation’s fiscal path.

Roanoke Times Roosevelt Congress Herbert Hoover White House

Answers to Questions From Frederic J. Haskin Card

A reader can obtain answers to factual questions by writing The Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington D C with three cents for reply. The column gives concise responses on topics from boxing title defense to ventriloquism, moonshine in Kentucky, cricket diets, Rock Island arsenal size, John Henry legends, presidential eligibility, California citrus crops, aviation mileage, and more.

Evening Star Information Bureau J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Congress Ready to Pack Up as McAdoo Seeks Mooney Hearings

Washington reports a plan to adjourn with major programs unfinished to let the New Deal push fall issues. Senator McAdoo signals support for immediate hearings on Tom Mooney’s release, while court reforms delay a $4 million air conditioning program for federal buildings.

H. R. Baughage North American Newspaper Alliance, Inc Washington Congress Garner Barkley McAdoo California Capitol Senate House United States Court House New York White House

Party at Lena’s Malibu Home Sparks New Careers

Lena hosts a lavish Malibu evening for Marcia Garrett and guests with dinner, dancing, and a plan to test Marcia’s artistic talents. Garrett offers Marcia a chance to work on book and cover drawings while Lena quietly seeks to thwart rivals and chase her own tale. The night hints at brewing tension as past loves and future ambitions collide aboard the seaside party.

Chaplen Lena Marcia Garrett Lana Walt Hartley Walt Acme Lona Sandy Malibu Marcella Heinrich Mueller San Francisco

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