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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
4
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A reflective note cites repentance and forgiveness linked to Luke 24 47 urging renewal and the preaching of sins remission in his name among all nations.
James B. Cash Sr says he is considering asking permission to pull the lever when Franklin McCall is executed for the murder of Cash's five year old son Jimmy. He has not reached a decision. The sympathy for the boy's brutal kidnapping and killing is noted.
Former Justice official Leon G Turrou resigned after an eighteen person spy ring investigation. The New York Post planned sensational articles. the DOJ sought an injunction. The Star decried Turrou monetizing the case and urged against anticipatory restraints on press freedom.
Third district congressman Dave E. Satterfield Jr. of Richmond is noted as Virginia's youngest in service. The article reflects on his potential and cites a homey philosophy encountered years ago about wages and hours.
The piece contrasts the old root hog or die philosophy with the New Deal idea government must support me. It reflects on labor and education attitudes and the value of self reliance versus government aid in shaping citizen equity.
The Montana wreck shows a dry stream bed turned into a raging torrent by sudden rain. The flood collapsed the trestle, submerged a sleeping car, and receded as suddenly as it rose. Eastern observers note Western floods are sudden and devastating.
News notes say Franklin Roosevelt Jr and Ethel DuPont plan a marriage this week. The items also mention a broader back to work movement among steel workers and various labor-employer settlements. Reverend and Mrs Herman McKay depart for Western Maryland College to teach at a Methodist camp. Fred Duncan and Miss Russell Lovett wed last week in Harrisonburg.
The Star reports Shenandoah Valley Academy starts its 149th term this fall. West Virginia voters join 15 other states in repealing prohibition. Governor Pollard may appoint a three member commission to adjust land values for possible Blue Ridge mountain acres becoming a national park. Herbert Miller elected Lions Club president succeeding Hoye Riley.
Ten years ago Frederick county was fifth among the apple producing counties in the United States. Garland R Quarles named principal of Handley High School succeeding Jarman. Norfolk and Western Railroad advertises Virginia vacations. State health officials warn mothers and nurses about milk fed age children in hot summer months.
Twenty five years ago C I Brumback advertised the new McCormick binder with reel support for sale. Dr and Mrs Randolph Tucker Shields arrive from medical missionary work in China. James N McKericher who helped induct President McKinley into the Masons here dies at 74, native of Scotland. Pickett's account of the Gettysburg charge is printed in The Star on the eve of the 50th anniversary.
Forty years ago Stover Lewis recovered from illness after asphyxiation by chloride gas at a Knitting Mill. George Woodward returns to town from a bicycle trip to Washington with five friends. The city school board includes Dr William Bell and others. Local Consul Frank Eddy recovers a stolen bicycle for Charles Town authorities.
A compilation of trivia Q and A with names, places and facts. It covers unemployment era topics from Friday the 13th to Basic English, U S routes, prominent personalities, and betting figures.
Washington dispatch outlines a secretive government business and labor cooperative discussion spanning Washington New York and Hyde Park. Figures cite economists and officials like Adolph Berle John Lewis Stettinius and Joseph Kennedy in shaping price wage and production deals. Analysts warn stock markets reflect future prospects not present data with recovery unlikely before late summer and primary inquiries loom.
News report describes a marvel where white potatoes are carried by a two foot furnace at high speed. The experiment shows peeling or blistering as they pass roaring flames. Observers note rapid processing in a dramatic demonstration by R.J. Scott.
Don Tuli Montoya and son Felix pursue a missing couple while Bill and Panola are ambushed and captured by Yaqui Indians. Ellen, aided by two Yaqui allies she befriended, volunteers to track them down. Felix reports his mother loves Bill, adding personal tension to the pursuit.
Ellen persuades Yaqui guards to escort Panola and Senor Baron to safety in exchange for their freedom and two rings. Felix translates and prepares Ellen for the dangerous journey while Don Julio blesses the plan and Senora Montoya takes charge.
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