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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star listing editor H. P. Byrd Jr and the Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia present a daily newspaper masthead with a biblical life rule urging readers to wash clean deeds and seek justice as in Isaiah 1 16 17.
The article reports Mayor Hague condemning native born dissenters and advocating strong measures against communism. It cites accusations of plotting to undermine American democracy and mentions figures such as Sherman Minton and Harry Hopkins in a heated exchange.
Fred Schreyer 72 of Masontown Pennsylvania died leaving $400 000 hidden in a safe. The obituary laments his miserly life and argues the fortune could have funded productive enterprise and created jobs for local citizens.
The piece critiques the purchasing power theory behind a wages and hours bill. It questions its effectiveness and notes the President pressured Congress to craft a compromise bill. It warns of potential regional impacts and broader economic strain amid looming bankruptcy and high fixed charges.
Critics warn railroads face bankruptcy under the administration’s wage and hour plan and RFC loan constraints. They argue deflation and reduced purchasing power would follow, harming industries and prompting possible strikes. supporters duel that the policy theory justifies the path.
Wartime reports describe air raids on Canton China harming civilians including women and children. Separate accounts accuse Spanish insurgents of mass casualties in towns of about 12 000 as civilians attempt to flee. The piece argues women and children will bear the brunt of future warfare and cites shelter shortages and risks in urban combat zones.
The item mentions a student from Clearbrook and a 12 year old scalding incident at a family run cleaning establishment in Blacksburg. It notes American Legion budget approval for a Berryville post office project. Emma Ginn Baker and Frances Beverley lead roles in the Three Cornered Moon play at the Little Theatre.
Five years ago two Whitacre area orchards owned by Lee Whitacre and Mrs George Whitacre sustained hail damage. James B Ritter presided at the Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention held here. A 30 cent wheat processing tax was approved to shrink wheat acreage. Miss Lola Funkhouser and Mr George Riddick wed in White Post this evening.
Ten years ago Herbert Hoover of California was chosen on the first ballot as the Republican presidential candidate at the national convention, with Charles Curtis named as vice president nominee. Elizabeth Rice gave the valedictory and Fred Ritter the salutatory at Handley commencement. Grace Eagle and Lillian Jackson were among Harrisonburg State Teachers College graduates. Dr. William Hesseltine, Brucetown native, received a PhD from Ohio State University.
Twenty five years ago the Anti-Saloon League in Virginia held annual church observances in Winchester. The 43rd Winchester Public Schools term closed with 730 students enrolled this past semester. A L Hook earned a BA from Elon College and led the senior class. Grace Lutheran youths hosted a lawn picnic at Mr and Mrs George J Baetjer on Fairmont avenue.
Forty years ago Mrs Upton L Dorsey narrowly escapes death when a gasoline stove explodes. Miss Katie Boyd wins first prize at an attackey party hosted by the daughters of I W Russell on Amherst street. John T Hott and Cora D Holder, of White Hall, marry in the U B Church and depart for North Carolina where he works in business. Marine Camp at Guantanamo Cuba is attacked by Spaniards with several American fatalities.
The brief asks readers to enclose three cents for a reply and invites questions. It references the Winchester Evening Star and mentions information brokers. The text is garbled but indicates a Q and A service provision with a fee.
In a July 2 1932 Chicago speech Franklin D Roosevelt pledged a New Deal for the American people. The Q A set lists questions on hair growth cost of electric refrigerators crisis reports Pershing Black Jack Beatrice Lillie films and other trivia.
New York night club singer Dottie Lavelle caused a stir with her act when a ceiling above her in a local restaurant sagged and collapsed. Eleven people were slightly injured and Lavelle suffered a black eye as debris fell to the floor.
Southern bloc leaders led by Senator Ellender shaped the wage hour reform while business lobbies show little opposition. The plan delays effects 120 days and targets a 25 to 30 cent minimum with a 40 cent goal years away, sparking debate over constitutional and interstate limits.
Barbara Kingsley travels from London to Southampton amid a kidnap saga involving Garry Page. A daring escape aboard the ship yields Garry safe after aiding a child, with Barbara confronted by renewed love and unresolved past, awaiting reunion.
Richmond News Leader muses on Louis Howe would assess Roosevelt planning a transcontinental tour to defend the program and back supporters in Congress. The piece laments Roosevelts changing politics since 1936 and warns the president risks erratic judgment and party entanglements.
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