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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star publishes classifieds at 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, and sorials 4130 for four stanzas. Display ads with border due by 10 AM. transient rate 42 cents per inch. contract rates available.
An American visitor in an English country town entertains locals with tall tales about New York, the Chrysler Building, and fast subways. The talk shifts to marriage and divorce, joking that couples are divorced every fifty minutes, prompting skeptical laughter at the notion of endless “horse play” in marriage.
The notice cites church leaders Herman H Hable A T Hawthorne and Percy D Miller and quotes Malachi 3 10 urging tithes to open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings at a First Ward gathering.
Governor Peery announced fiscal year end figures showing a cash surplus of 321 273 27 and a total balance of 2 766 589 05 for Virginia. Bond refinancings at about 1 5 percent yielded the lowest rate in U S history, with debt retirement and prior deficits addressed through departmental cuts and prudent budgeting.
A satirical Richmond News-Leader piece mocks the lengthy coronation rites of Edward VIII. It jokes about trimming the ceremony to avoid delays and quips on royal pageantry, radio wires, and the danger of overzealous aides near the microphone.
The writer urges business leaders to give employment preference to high school and college graduates in their home communities. Many graduates seek work elsewhere if not available locally, and local opportunities help build trustworthy, invested citizens who will carry on in their hometown.
A Spanish survey finds most new inventions aid humanity while foreigners produced only harmful creations. It describes foldable wing devices attached to each arm enabling pedestrians to cross streets by air and warns of aerial traffic jams if everyone gains wings.
The article warns that amid a large veterans bonus program some crooks seek to divert funds. It urges veterans to beware, rely on experienced guidance, and protect money from unscrupulous individuals exploiting trust and warm smiles.
The 1912 Titanic disaster and the 1936 Queen Mary near collision are recalled. Commodore Sir Edgar Britten’s cautious approach saved lives aboard the Queen Mary, highlighting Cunard White Star’s safety emphasis after a historic rival’s tragedy.
Dean Hall Canter of Randolph Macon College is to address Handley graduates on June 13. Arthur Field is salutatorian of the Handley Class of 1935. Jack Dempsey will not referee matches in Washington. Pierre Laval agrees to try forming a new cabinet. Marriage of Dorothy Nalley to E H Lillis is announced.
Chief C. W. Hollis finishes his first year as head of the police department. Irvin Schmidt is injured when struck by a truck. The Lindberghs announce plans to fly to the Orient. Alfred Bland Tucker III and James B. Vredenburgh graduate at the U.S. Naval Academy, with twenty-two slated to graduate at 8S.V.A. tomorrow.
The Baltimore Sun lauds Virginia state government reorganization while Harry K Thaw narrates his life in The Traitor. The Star calls for an investigation of the gasoline industry. Mrs C T A McCormick of Berryville hosts a luncheon and Dr Charles D Gilkeson heads to Elkins College for a trustees meeting.
At this period of the year many men are being graduated and seek employment. The notice highlights job opportunities and recruiting tips for new graduates entering the workforce.
Friendship firemen plan to test a new hose truck. Madison Lodge Odd Fellows strew flowers in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Mayor Baker orders streets cleared for Memorial Day parade. Dr J W Duffey Winchester speaks at Romney memorial exercises. Upper Shenandoah Valley sees rain hail and electrical storm. Historic Event June 6 1844 YMCA organized London.
A reader asked about grade crossings wood preservation the Chemin des Dames and Kingsley’s tobacco tribute. Answers cite 240000 crossings in the US sparingly describe Pendleton Round-Up dates Kate Mayhew Broadway oldest actress and other curiosities with concise facts.
Justice Roberts votes with the majority to strike down New York’s minimum wage for women. The court’s split lineup shows Brandeis Cardozo Stone versus Van Devanter Reynolds Sutherland Butler and Roberts, with Hughes often voting against his instincts.
Central Press reports that Republican delegates favor an all Republican ticket with vote getting power from big states. They dismiss a Democrat as vice president and doubt any New Deal critic from the South would switch. Key figures like James W. Wadsworth and Arthur H. Vandenberg are highlighted as strong contenders.
In Spartanburg South Carolina a diner recalls a meal so good the patron forgot to pay. Days later a fifty cent check arrived from Washington DC. In Pittsburgh two young men lost rifles but police say they merely practiced near a dynamite shed. In Ada Oklahoma county commissioner candidates plan a baseball game to draw a crowd.
The interrogation of Gonzales continues with detective Keyes questioning over the ruby sale tied to Margalo Younger and Laura Randall murders. Gonzales denies involvement while detailing the ruby's $7,000 check and $8,000 cash payment from Younger and Pietro's Spain origin and the secrecy surrounding the sale. He describes arranging his brother Pietro's travel, the need for small bills, and the plan to split profits, amid questions about alibis and prior communications.
In a Washington hotel I confront the jewel scam and the mystery of Margalo Younger. Gonzales retracts denial, admits selling the ruby as real while fearing exposure, and hints at a brother’s possible alibi as the investigation tightens.
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