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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1939
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star published daily except Sundays from Winchester Virginia. Edited by H F Byrd Jr and entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter.
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A concise verse from Galatians 6 8 contrasts sowing to the flesh with reaping corruption versus sowing to the Spirit yielding life everlasting. The passage emphasizes moral cause and effect and spiritual reward.
The American Federation of Investments reports 1938 taxes claimed 62 percent of net earnings for lending corporations in the United States. The piece argues this heavy levy reduces dividends and wages, slows hiring, and curtails expansion, warning that rising public debt will push taxes higher and impact all citizens.
The Dance Educators of America report that old-time dances like the gavotte polka rye waltz mazurka and varsovienne are regaining popularity as couples dance in their own sets. Despite attention to jitterbug steps the convention notes a preference for dignified statelier dances and a move toward a more serene era on the floor.
The administration’s spending lending bill has been cut from an initial appropriation near three billion dollars to about 1.64 billion. It is criticized as a disguised spending bill aimed at bypassing the 45 billion dollar debt limit, with loans duplicating existing RFC programs. Congress faces constituent pressure as deficits grow with little tangible results.
A memorial by the Mary Talliaferro Thompson Southern Memorial Association marks General Barnard Elliott Bee at Bull Run. The piece recalls his dying rallying cry, his role at Bull Run, and the origin of the Stonewall Jackson nickname. It notes Bee’s South Carolina birth, Texas politics, West Point cadet days, Civil War service, and contested views on whether Confederates could have seized Washington after Bull Run.
List of seven questions covering colonial history blackboard Latin legal degree anatomy and geography with multiple choice prompts and prompts about telegraph history and World War I naval service. Questions ask which African country Italy conquered which degree LL B stands for and more.
An editorial note urges speakers to replace phrases like I achieved this through effort with concise terms such as accomplished. The guidance emphasizes avoiding self praise and focusing on results.
Over $21,000 in building permits were issued here for July despite hot weather, while Charles M. Broun a Clarke native and Berryville Horse Show co founder passes away. Miss Marjorie Atwell wed Chal mers Nelson at Mrs. Barr's home.
In a Nevada court Mrs. Curtis B. Dall, President’s daughter, wins a quick divorce in Minden. In another item Clarence T. Carter and Miss Beulah Parrill of Stephenson and Whitacre are wed in Albin.
Clarksburg's undefeated West Virginia tennis squad travels here and defeats the local court team. The Bean family reunion occurs at the ancestral home twelve miles west of the city. Plans are revealed for a trans Atlantic voyage of the Graf Zeppelin with the United States as ultimate destination.
Over 50 expert shooters arrive from many states to compete in the Winchester Gun Club tournament. In other news Russia mobilizes amid fears of a wider Austria-Serbia conflict drawing major nations into war. W Hiett buys T J Cooper’s 30 acre apple orchard near Ridgeway West Virginia.
Forty years ago Davis Conrad earned a local W C T U scholarship to Washington and Lee University. M L Pifer of Millwood dies at home of appendicitis after refusing a doctor. Edward Lowery narrowly escapes injury when an old musket he used to slaughter beeves explodes in his hands.
Judith Drake loves Jack Courtney but he chooses Sarah Anne Melton, as Jack nears the airport post and plans a school with the new dawn. Judy faces heartbreak while Sarah Anne grows into big town life amid wedding plans and church duties.
A reader’s quiz roundup answers questions on public relief spending in November 1938, Gladstone on the American Constitution, the song Little Sir Echo, paprika’s vitamin C, U.S. presidents who were Masons, wars starting in April, Sir John Hawkins as the first English slave trader, candy consumption per person in 1938, and a note on Sonnets from the Portuguese.
A Washington Information Bureau booklet offers 300 tested recipes for salads sandwiches soups hors d oeuvres and appetizers for summer meals. The 64 page guide promotes economical meals made from common kitchen staples and costs fifteen cents postpaid
A letter to The Star from Elton D. Franks of Gettysburg Pa argues for safer school transportation and better road planning, criticizes State Senator Russell Cather and mentions Commonwealth Attorney Burr Harrison. The writer urges thoughtful voting and prays for divine guidance.
While flying from Cleveland to New York pilot J. D. Hill faced bad weather and blind flying. With an instrument only route and a stopped dashboard clock, he smoked four cigars to measure distance, finishing three and two-fifths cigars before breaking through the clouds and landing near the intended field.
The Chanters concert moved from Friday July 21 due to rain will be held tomorrow evening at City Hall Plaza at 8:30. Floyd Hai- serves as conductor and the program features secular music once sung at the World's Fair in New York. Welcome guests include Mayor Dr C R Anderson Chamber of Commerce president C P McVicar and Andrew Bell. Elderly listeners will have chairs provided.
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