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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
4
orney The Winchester Evening Star publishes daily except Sunday. Subscription rates listed include weekly and monthly options, promoting mailed delivery for readers in Winchester Virginia.
Classifieds advertise memorials and cards of thanks with per word costs and fees. Store details describe placement through Chis office or P.M. with transfer rates and counts per inch, outlining pricing context for readers.
Voter slate for the Second Ward includes candidates R Frank Barr and A Lee Coble. The item presents a civic ballot focus with religious quotation as a contextual note.
The United States Senate confirmed W. Nelson Page for the postmaster position in Winchester. Citizens herald the appointment as warmly approved and praise his capability, energy, and devotion to duty in serving the public.
The notice warns drivers to exercise caution during vacation months as more children are on the streets. It stresses heightened risk at all street corners and urges careful driving to protect youngsters.
Sam Preston was yesterday unanimously elected Governor of the Twenty Fourth District of Lions International. This is one of the highest honors for a member of the organization and the local club is to be congratulated.
Two Rivers Wisconsin with 10 000 residents has adopted a year round 40 hour week for regular staff and paid monthly salaries, removing seasonal workers from the standard seasonal schedule. Street crews and water department outside workers shift 50 hours in summer and 30 hours in winter. Des Moines IA also tests a 240 day annual wage to replace hourly pay, aiming to extend if successful.
A garbled report references the Minton press muzzling bill and cites Senator Pat Harrison as chairman, signaling a heated discussion on press freedom and legislative control. The fragment hints at political controversy and potential policy implications without full context.
The piece cites Senator Minton, Senator Harrison, and President Roosevelt arguing about the Arthurdale tax speech and press publication. Roosevelt may let the bill become law without his name as he questions American taxation principles. General Jothmenn’s remark about businessmen pressing for favors is noted.
A Canadian newspaper spoof contrasts an editor’s vanity with local life as a child is born, a marriage notices bloom, and a funeral page multiplies, ending with the town’s readers canceling subscriptions and a lingering howl at the editor’s vanity.
Three members of Handley High School's senior class narrowly escape after a tire blows out and the car overturns. Plans are underway by Sarah Zane Fire Co. to dedicate its new hall on North Loudoun Street next week. James March is elected president of the Handley High School alumni association at the annual banquet.
U S Naval department in Washington announces Admiral L M Nurton will be placed on the retired list this summer after 48 years of service. In Maryland Jack G Berry of Clearbrook drowns while swimming, attached to the First Chemical Regiment in the U S Army as private.
Ten years ago Amos Shryock won the Winchester mayoral race with a 116 vote majority. Stewart Bell Jr received Handley High School honor at graduation as part of the local senior class. Miss Georgeanna May Rose, daughter of Mr and Mrs G C Rose, died at her home here.
Twenty five years ago B West Baker hosted a county picnic attracting many locals near the city. Charles W Hensell was elected king of the John Dove Royal Arch chapter of Masons. Charles Speck, proprietor of the Taylor House, owned six quality horses for private use. A C Carson of Front Royal organized a volunteer Virginia brigade ready for a presidential call in the Spanish American War.
Forty years ago Charles Fisher, a colored man, was convicted here of Clyde Carpenter's murder and sentenced to 12 years. Four others implicated were to be tried soon. A U S cavalry encampment will maneuver near county roads. Movie crews arrive at Winchester Inn to film fox hunting at William Atkinson's Clarke county estate. Frederick County reports heavy frosts and chilly days reminiscent of early winter.
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Barbara confronts Wenda Ayer in London about Garry Page and reveals she suspects Garry loves her. Wenda confirms Garry’s feelings, sparking Barbara to resolve to reunite with Garry, rethink her engagement to Ray Lipton, and return home to pursue Garry.
Washington dispatch reports James Farley meeting with President Roosevelt and key Democrats in a secret lunch in "God's Room" to address court battles and party unity. He warned against outside interference in primaries while signaling possible policy shifts and purges for loyalists and Corcoran foes.
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