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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star presents its editor H. F. Byrd Jr. and notes its status as a second class matter at Winchester Virginia post office. It states daily publication except Sundays and mentions subscription rates.
A report from the American Wildlife Institute highlights birds as the main natural check on insect reproduction. It notes birds concentrate in outbreak areas and have saved crops during locust plagues, estimating insectivorous birds contribute over 350 million dollars annually to farmers, urging protection and food for birds.
The Richmond Times Dispatch condemns Wednesday night riots after Joe Louis defeated Max Schmeling. It says both races must reject lawless violence, notes white and Black residents were harmed, and urges leaders to safeguard cordial interracial relations while noting police preparation was lacking.
The Richmond Ned Leader questions Lloyd George's wartime stance suggesting he would have bombed Italian bases in the Balearic Islands. It notes his 1922 TurksGreeks clash and warns dominions might not back a war provoked by such air action.
The Roanoke Times cites a Roanoke Chamber of Commerce letter referencing a June 4 Business Week issue about travel as a strong business. It notes Virginia ranks first in the nation for travel related metrics.
Texas tops spending with 446 million dollars while Virginia ranks seventh at 140.4 million. New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, and Florida also spent heavily, and Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia attract large visitor numbers. Florida and California singled out for recreation appeal.
The United States Public Health Service will conduct a Wenatchee district trial to assess spray residue impact. Six hundred volunteers will be tested: 200 growers who eat unwashed apples, 200 average washed apple consumers, and 200 orchard workers with high spray exposure. Results aim to clarify spray tolerance and inform industry practices.
Richmond News Leader outlines Governor Lehman’s bid to replace Senator Copeland, noting his strong public service record and likely broad support. It discusses potential party dynamics with Jim Farley and President Roosevelt, and weighs LaGuardia’s stance and possible implications for GOP chances.
Declaration in suit of Charles Farmer against Ben Cline a Winchester Police officer for $10,000 is filed in Corporation Court. Mr and Mrs Edwin Ritter host members of the Junior Choir of the U B Church at their East Piccadilly Street residence.
For the third time in recent months the $30,000 damage suit of Mrs. Della Malone against Herman Hable is set for trial in Corporation Court. Miss Lillian Anderson, superintendent of Hospital, announces that twelve student nurses have qualified for diplomas this year.
Reports from Houston indicate Gov Al Smith of New York will be selected by the Democratic convention as their presidential candidate. Clarke Fawcett returns home after attending a Fawcett family reunion in Ohio. H Elmer Griffin is chosen as a trustee of Madison Lodge I O F in this city.
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau offers factual answers by mail. Readers send questions to Frederic J Haskins, director in Washington, D C, enclosing three cents for a reply.
Inquiries cover War Industries Board chair Bernard Baruch's 1918 1919 tenure, autographs dating back to 435 B C, free public debates on Nick Pike s 1850 English sparrow release, and diverse trivia about wildlife refuges Isle of Man and notable business rules. The questions reference Liberty era figures, organizations, and landmarks with concise factual answers.
Norman Cooper with deep Scout experience in Shenandoah county speaks to Troop 1 Boy Scouts here. A fire extinguisher tip over in a colored section of Auditorium theatre triggers pandemonium after someone shouts snake.
Forty years ago residents receive letters from Camp Cuba Libre youths near Winchester. Charles Funkhouser and William Snider, both with broken legs from separate runaway incidents, meet here to swap stories. City residents in the south end are urged to stock water as pipes will be cut for several days for repairs. Mr. T. K. Cartmell and wife depart by train for Old Point and Norfolk for a several week visit.
The 1938 McNaught Syndicate piece chronicles H. G. Wells rising from early hardship. He broke his leg at eleven and his father also injured, yet used reading and education to fuel his writing. Despite poverty he forged a path to authorship with Tonny Bungay and other works.
Bill Baron and Panda Montoya are seized by Yaqui Indians while riding near Montoya lands in Sonora. The captors consider killing their white prisoner but delay, tying Bill and Panda and marching toward a hidden Yaqui camp as Bill contemplates escape and possible motives behind the kidnapping.
A dramatic clash unfolds as Bill Baron is lariatted from his saddle by Yaquis. He fights free, topples attackers, and untangles Panda who is restrained as the assailants close in with weapons and menace.
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