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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates for classifieds memorials and display ads with deadlines and rates. It notes 2 cents per word minimum 25 cents, memorials 1.50 for four stanzas, and display ads 10 cents per inch with 10 A.M. day-of-publication deadline for borders.
A religious note cites 1 John 1 9 about confessing sins and receiving forgiveness and cleansing from unrighteousness through faith. It names Dr Charles R Anderson First Ward Herman Hable Dr A T Hawthorne Percy D Miller as figures in the text.
The Supreme Court invalidated New York State’s minimum wage for women and children in a 5 to 4 ruling. The author laments the decision as narrowing federal and state powers and notes it may create a no man’s land while urging a balance that protects individual freedom.
The New York Times recalls Thomas Pryor Gore as one of the bravest and wisest senators. It notes his conscientious vote cost him a seat he held 14 years, reelection in 1930, and a current campaign showing his rare qualities as a statesman.
In Oklahoma Governor Marland criticizes Josh Lee and Gomer Smith Townsendite as he frames his debt to the state. Lee promotes a farm for every farmer and home for every family while Gore pledges less tax more trade and no war, with discussion of deliverability and loyalty to promises.
The article discusses five big league games lost this season due to players chewing tobacco on the diamond. It argues against banning tobacco and praises the sport’s rugged past symbolized by figures like Lon Warnecke, urging preservation of that outward sign of old fighting spirit.
The article argues WPA PWA ERA and CWA funds drain taxpayer money and cites Trenton New Jersey cutting relief rolls from 3682 to 1602 and monthly costs from 100000 to 30000 by removing duplications and fraud. It warns nationwide municipal relief administration could yield similar savings but notes winter costs will rise.
A fragmentary item highlights Will Rogers and his humor, noting quick wit and a distinctive voice. The text references Will Rogers and his style, though details are incomplete due to damaged OCR.
A minister mistakes a date during a baptism certificate scene as a seventh child when the family insists Henry was the seventh and the current infant is the twelfth. The misread dateline prompts a humorous exchange about memory.
The passage argues that ongoing relief costs the nation heavily and that decentralizing relief could help. It warns that as long as the bureaucratic system concentrates power in the ruling political party, no meaningful reform is likely.
The piece discusses European tourists on the liner Girolstein who refused landing unless assured they would not be harmed by gangsters. It argues long-standing U.S. tolerance of crime and political corruption has damaged national character and credibility worldwide.
One year ago Wilbur C. Hall urged Virginia to become a national destination. Rev. R. B. Campbell delivered the commencement address at Shenandoah Valley Academy. Il Duce reportedly suffered a black eye after being knocked from a horse by a low hanging branch, a claim he maintains.
Bishop Paul Kern formerly of Shanghai recounts his experiences in the Orient to Braddock Street Methodists. Charles J. Summers, cashier of the Union Bank, is found dead. Miss Rebecca Williams becomes the bride of William Holloman. Miss Grace Larrick receives a bridal shower. Mrs. Ruth J. Anderson sustains injuries in a mishap near Charlottesville.
Sponsors of the Black Bear Trail meet in Winchester as Governor Byrd appeals to President Coolidge for a fearless non political probe of the gasoline oil and kerosene industry. Walter I. Cooper named assistant postmaster by Harry C. Stouffer. Joseph S. Dorschel dies in a vat of boiling malt in Baltimore.
Rev John Alfred Morehead president of Roanoke College answers critics of Elsons History of United States saying misapprehension about college attitude. Major Robert W Hunter speaks at Fairfax reunion. R Walton Moore presides. Company I cancels parade for lack of uniforms. Historic event noted as 4 1924 10 000 000th Ford. Dr Miller Henkel dies at home in Winter Park Florida.
J Williams voices preference for a gentleman from a prairie state after noting unfavorable remarks about Jim Farley and recalling a past Republican insult about western congressmen. He asks editor if Farley’s slip was excusable and if he would rather be from a prairie state.
A compiled page of general knowledge Q A style items covers topics from Travelers Aid helping 29 139 unaccompanied children and 40 991 aided families to geography astronomy and history. It cites Nile width Hyde Park size and Ei lington era reforms plus figures on radios and factory organization.
The piece analyzes how Republicans and Democrats avoid a confrontational stance on curbing the court, noting Roosevelt’s cautious position and internal party tensions. It discusses constitutional avenues to limit or reconfigure the nine old men, party platform challenges, and Landon’s leadership in shaping the GOP line on judiciary power.
The narrator arranges Joyce’s isolation at the Warrington with Van Every and a nurse, fearing a killer targets Joyce and possibly others. He suspects Mrs. Edith Bryce may be involved, tests a theory about motives, and plans to learn more from Van Every while guarding her whereabouts.
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