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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

4

Classified Rates and Ads Policy for Winchester Evening Star

The notice lists subscription prices for the Winchester Evening Star and advertising rates. It details monthly and annual costs, memorials and cards, display ad deadlines, and contract rates. It also notes national advertising representation in major cities.

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Omnipotent Care Psalm Verse Quoted

A devotional line from Psalm 121 8 proclaims protection for going out and coming in forever offering comfort and faith in daily life.

Borah’s possible swing影ion shapes presidential race

Idaho Senator William E Borah a Republican with New Deal leanings draws anxious watch from both parties. His likely move could shift support for Landon or Roosevelt and alter campaign dynamics in the west.

William E. Borah Idaho Cleveland Landon Roosevelt Borah West

Moderation and Health in Summer Diet and Exercise

Grantland Rice cites Artie McGovern warning that improper food and exercise shorten life. In heat, small balanced meals suffice and overexertion is dangerous. Temperance should guide all, morally and healthwise, and now is the time to vow moderation.

Grantland Rice Artie McGovern

Not Just a Scare in Spy Case at Sea

Staunton News Leader reports a former navy yeoman is accused of selling naval secrets to a Japanese agent. The accused and agent face serious charges as authorities plot the case amid broader spy scare discussions. The piece hints at lax security around naval innovations and mentions Alaska as a strategic extent of interest.

Staunton News Les Vernment Navy Japan Alaska

Coast defense alarm cites Japanese survey of Alaska coast

The piece warns that Japan has surveyed the Alaskan coast for years and suggests Tokyo knows Pacific defense plans. It questions why the United States remains careless about national security near the Panama Canal and Pacific shorelines.

United States Alaskan Tokyo Pacific Panama Canal Philadelphia New Orleans Atlanta Charleston S. C Boston St. Louis San Francisco

England appoints 81 year old film censor for clean lines

Major Harding de Fonblanque Cox heads England's new film censorship effort focusing on foreign and especially American productions. He will judge films as he would horses, vowing to forbid vulgar content and keep England's cinema clean while on the job.

England Hollywood Harding de Fonblanque Cox

Give Youth A Smile

A school essayist urged graduates to greet young job seekers with kindness and understanding. She notes how youths face fear and anxiety as they enter a busy, cautious world and compares it to diving into cold water. Even a kind word or well wishes can help.

Thwacking Words and Historic Slugging Terms

A compact list of violent verbs used for throttling and beating with synonyms like batter pummeled whip lash and pelt. The tone suggests a lexicon of forceful actions and colorful expressions that headline durable usage across eras.

Thrifty Veterans Hold Bonus Money For Future Needs

World War veterans kept calm after receiving their bonus, with many delaying cashing receipts. Observers note a trend toward thrift and investment rather than immediate spending, suggesting cautious use for emergencies. Some critics accused veterans of rushing to take the money, while behavior shows prudent financial planning.

Will Rogers Humorous Story About Porters

Will Rogers anecdote features a Pullman porter helping a traveler after an eye injury. The porter jokes the injury will turn black and explains to his wife that the mark is a berth mark, reflecting Wisecrack humor of railway service.

Eitheyer Guy American News Features, Inc

Rich American Eyeing Historic Palace Sparks Caution

Observers warn a wealthy buyer could pay 15 to 20 million dollars for a beautiful historic palace. They caution that any steel magnate or small-town magnate would face strong local resistance to such a purchase and encroachment on a revered residence.

New Drought Approaches Charlottesville Progress

The article notes a protracted dry spell spreading from the West to Virginia with heat and drought expected to affect crops. Albemarle and nearby areas face mixed losses but not disaster, while late summer crops may suffer as the dry trend moves northward toward Virginia.

Charlottesville Virginia Albemarle United States

City Manager Field Injured During Softball Game

One year ago Arthur M. Field city manager sustained injuries while playing softball. Dr and Mrs R T Shields arrived in New York from China. Miss Rebecca Kern returned from Le Riano near Farmington. Scout William Guthrie named to attend the world jamboree in Washington. Quail eggs turned over to Game Warden Pingley after nests were destroyed and incubated artificially.

Arthur M. Field R. T. Shields New York China Rebecca Kern le Riano Farmington William Guthrie Washington Pingley

Five Years Ago Hoye Riley Becomes Lions Club President

Miss Pollie Johnson marries Mr. George H Paed of Oakland Md at Inwood. Mrs M M Lynch hosts Garden Club. Al Capone sentencing for prohibition violations delayed a month. Gilpin golf trophies to be contested soon.

Hoye Riley Lions Club Pollie Johnson George H. Paed Oakland Inwood M. M. Lynch al Capone

Fines to be Paid to State Declared by C. Lee Moore

C Lee Moore states that fines retained by cities must be paid to the state. Raymond Walsh, wounded while escaping a convict camp, is returned to the penitentiary. Suzanne Lenglen retires from Wimbledon play due to illness. Esther Thomas passes the state nursing exam and becomes a registered nurse. Levin Powell, related to Winchester families, is killed while working with surveyors in the Norfolk and Western yards at Roanoke.

C. Lee Moore Raymond Walsh Suzanne Lenglen Wimbledon Esther Thomas Levin Powell Winchester Roanoke

Palace sale rumor stirs London royal real estate

Realty experts assess Buckingham Palace value amid rumors of sale. observer notes St James Palace could become the royal seat of the Court of St James in London.

Two Decades of Local News Highlights and Marriages

Twenty five years ago Chester Funkhouser of Mount Jackson loses sight in both eyes after a horse kick. Miller Harrisburg hotel owner shot by former employee may recover. Col Robert F Ames and Madeline Janney marry in Sacramento. Cumberland Valley and B and O railroads seek track connection near Robinson cold storage. Lelia Orndorff of Hayfield weds Edward Peer of Summit Point. Historic note: Erie Railroad first passenger train June 30, 1841.

Chester Funkhouser Mount Jackson Miller Harrisburg Robert F. Ames New York Madeline Janney Sacramento Calif Cumberland Valley Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Robinson Lelia Catherine Orndorff Hayfield Edward E. Peer Summit Point W. Va

Quiz Answers From the Liberty Bell and Historical Myths

A collage of Q and A on holidays in Ohio, Freemasonry under Hitler, early US presidents, Liberty Bell exhibitions, Texas flags, and biographies. It lists dates, places, and figures including the Washington Symphony Orchestra founder Reginald De Koven and John D. Rockefeller health routines.

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Third party hope fades in Roosevelt era

A veteran observer argues Huey Long’s potential third party would have drawn more from Roosevelt than Landon and could have altered the 1936 election balance. He faults Townsend Coughlin and Smith for not uniting like Long, and notes Democratic strength rests on Roosevelt while party cohesion remains fragile. The piece notes Pennsylvania and Philadelphia shifting toward contested ground.

Charles P. Stewart Central Press Philadelphia Huey P. Long Roosevelt Landon Kingfish Louisiana Franiers. E. Townsend Charles E. Coughlin Gerald K. Smith Huey Senator Long Mississippi Gia Arkansas Oklahoma Maine Michigan Dr. Townsend Father Coughlin Mr. Smith Coughlin- Lemke New Party Alfred M. Landon

Love and Jealousy at The Willows in Julian Sloane Tale

Joan Spencer a small town school teacher works as secretary to writer Julian Sloane at his summer home The Willows. Sheila True a jealous actress challenges Joan while Julian pursues work and romance. Joan hides her feelings and plans a New York trip with Alex Garrity to escape the tension as the chapter nears completion.

Joan Spencer Julian Sloane Joan Sloane Alex Garrity Julian i Sheila True Julian’s Sheila Julian New York the Willows Alex Dorothy Louise Maytown Black River Win Long Island Connecticut

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