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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1937
Page
4
A religious reflection cites Romans 6 23 noting death as wages of sin and eternal life as a gift from God through Jesus Christ the Lord.
The Senate approves a plan for a president appointed commission to study unemployment and relief. The administration requests 1.5 billion dollars for next year, but officials admit they lack a reliable count of unemployed Americans, with estimates from two to twelve million. The piece argues the survey is essential to determine actual relief needs and avoid wasteful spending.
A mail package sent to a plant employee was opened and halted by a self‑styled censor named on the parcel. The incident, linked to Tony Crish and Captain of Pickets, draws fire at federal mail supervision and hints at political tension surrounding Postmaster General Farley.
A. P. Staples, running for reelection as attorney general, defended his prior advocacy of a State Department of Public Safety. He noted that John Galleher, a rival for the post, had also proposed the idea in October during talks to trial justices associations and sheriffs’ sons in Virginia.
A Virginia speaker argues for a State Department of Public Safety modeled after the FBI to coordinate crime fighting with headquarters in Richmond. The proposal mirrors Staples’ earlier plan for a statewide identification and investigation effort under centralized control, urging voters to reelect an attorney general who supports stronger, unified law enforcement.
A country town tale follows a man and his small son as they pass an editor in the street. The boy exclaims delight at the sight, but the father warns against mocking the editor, urging humility and future possibility.
Richmond News Leader discusses Stalin facing the fallout of patriotic propaganda that exalted Marshal Tukhachevsky and seven other high commanders who were later executed as traitors. The piece questions how the Russian people can trust future assurances of military prowess and national saviors.
Senator Byrd introduces two economy bills in Congress aiming to simplify the federal apparatus. One would abolish the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the other would grant the Budget Bureau independent status. He claims substantial annual savings though details are not given. The proposals face possible objections in Congress.
Roosevelt forces prepare for a fight with Al Smith at the Philadelphia convention. Russell Burnett, a 20-year-old convict, is shot and killed by camp guard Sergeant Green Seabright during an attempted escape. David Headley wins the state daily judging contest at V. P. J. against 166 competitors. Nelson Page, postmaster, says bonus checks will arrive early next week for ex-service men to cash bonds.
Dr L M Allen wins multiple ribbons at the Upperville Colt and Horse Show. H R Kern Jr is admitted to the bar by Judge Williams as a University of Virginia Law School honor student. Kermit Orndorff, jailed for a missing wife case since December, is released on a 5000 dollar bond. Walter M Shade named head of the Winchester Shrine fraternal award. James Bott receives the treasurer’s award for two years of service.
In the month after Charles Lindbergh's epoch flight 50,000 fan letters have been written to him. Mr and Mrs Charles Estep of Lebanon Church section escaped serious harm when their car rolled over and down a bank. Local residents seek relief at Opequon Lake Park as heat eases. A county citizen is fined for failing to license a 15 year old blind dog that stayed indoors.
J B Sperry of Middletown, aged 16 in 1860s service with the 23rd Virginia Cavalry, recalls Civil War memories as VMI Alumni unveil a statue on academy grounds honoring Stonewall Jackson. Preston Chew of Charles Town, W Virginia, gives a speech. Mann addresses a local audience for the first time since election. Frank Massey marries Katherine Curran in Roanoke in a ceremony conducted by Father Curran and Father Massey.
Forty years ago combination gas and electric lights go in at the new Reuss Engine House. Rev. Nelson P. Dame preaches to Hiram Lodge A F and George Carpenter and Joseph Brown are severely injured when scaffolding collapses while slating mansard of Love building on Water street. Farmers complain wild deer and turkeys roam the county destroying crops.
The piece argues Senator Byrd attacks federal bureaucracy on June 21 as April figures show 6,066 new federal payroll jobs raising total to 835,259. It says the administration fails to shrink personnel or curb relief costs, citing a $7 million deficit spike the day Byrd introduced his bills.
Leslie Moll deputy sheriff testified he bought a pint of gin in Wichita and was asked to pay a 3 cent sales tax on the $1.50 sale. Judge Ross McCormick then issued a padlock injunction against the tavern.
A compiled Q A column summarizes diverse facts from Lake Como size to Reelfoot Lake creation. It lists figures on Boulder Dam cost and income, Yellowstone access by air, Daughters of the American Revolution membership, Puerto Rico population, and other answers with brief details.
A Washington survey shows farm income and labor wages commonly move together, yet dairy farmers face distinct pressures. Granges urge Congress to defer wage and hour bills, fearing higher costs, while creamery critics seek exemptions for regulation. A recent Midwestern poll hints at presidential guessing, and stamp collectors react to Farley’s new US stamp catalogue amid proposed reproductions bill.
Charles admits Lutman used him to carry out crooked tasks after a client’s money mishap. Jacqueline suspects a past secret, and Lutman pressures Charles to marry Jacqueline to enable a $100,000 blackmail payoff with a deed and will at play.
Fifteen women patrons and about six operators fled a Pittsburgh beauty salon when a rat roamed the floor and halted before a customer, prompting a mass exit as staff and customers fled in fear.
Joe Keith, a 65 year old Black man in Tucson, paid Jessie Smith $25 to marry him via radio waves to an 11 year old girl in Reno. Smith received 90 days for taking money under false pretenses after the girl did not materialize.
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