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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists editor H. F. Byrd Jr and publication details. Subscription options include by mail and by carrier with yearly, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly rates.
The notice lists advertising charges including 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorial rates of $1.50 for four stanzas, and 75 cents for cards of thanks. Display ads are due by 10 A M on publication day, with transient rates at 42 cents per inch and contract rates available. National reps listed. AP rights noted.
A Bible verse card presents the exhortation from Exodus 20 12 to honor parents. It emphasizes obedience and family respect as a divine command for a long life in the land. The wording reflects a traditional King James style.
The editorial critiques Secretary Perkins and Governor Davey over sit down strikes and mediation efforts with the Federal board. It lauds Davey for resisting political expediency and upholding law and order, contrasting with Pennsylvania and Michigan governors. It also comments on Lady Astor and her elusive public stance.
Newport News Daily Press discusses an interview with Lady Astor by Washington reporters. The piece highlights her humor and evasive answers, noting she asked more questions than she answered and left the reporters to interpret.
Jesse H. Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation warns against the habit of expecting everything from the federal government. He cites New York City as an example where CWA TERA and WPA funds expanded parks and facilities, urging local maintenance be managed by city departments rather than federal programs to promote true responsibility and curb federal overreach.
Preliminary hearing is begun on the charge of murder against Kermit Orndorff and Pete McIlwee for the death of Orndorff’s wife who has been missing since December. Roosevelt forces claim 705 delegates votes at the Democratic convention only 65 short of nomination. Democratic Chicago convention votes to repeal the 18th amendment and to begin sale and tax of beer. Harvard varsity crew defeats Yale after six years. Col Bryan Conrad retired named field agent for state Conservation and Development Commission. Balchen Neville Acosta Byrd reach France on non stop Atlantic flight. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig tied with 24 home runs each in big league baseball.
A 25 year old report notes Chairman Allen James of the Democratic convention declares that a 2-3 majority will not be needed to elect a candidate, provoking a riot. Five coal cars derail on the B and O Railroad at Shenandoah Junction, rolling to Harper’s Ferry tunnel at 60 mph. C O Herrell suffers a broken leg after his mare kicks the backboard of his spring wagon, while a countywide call goes out to tame the notoriously unruly horses led by Buncey the Iowa tamer.
Forty years ago President Krebs chairs the last session of the city council. The treasury stands at six thousand eight hundred fifty five dollars. Lem LaFollette of Capon is severely injured when hit by a wagon drawn by John Oates' six mule team. Three young locals fish eel and turtle but return with a black snake and land terrapin. North towlk water tastes insipid and brackish unless drawn off at fire hydrants.
A historic record notes on June 30 1930 that the human voice was transmitted or heard around the world marking a milestone in global communication. The event is framed as a first time achievement in broadcasting voice across distant regions.
A narrative about Old Sounder Leminger and Richard E. Dwight in the Bahamas. Dwight belonged to the firm with Charles E. Hughes Jr son of the Chief Justice. Hughes Jr tried to deter Dwight and reportedly left the firm to avoid involvement. Public excitement persists over the Chief Justice’s son connected to a partner.
Readers send questions to The Evening Star Information Bureau seeking factual answers. The column lists diverse topics from duckpins to waves, newspapers, fur production, and police radio history, with concise responses attributed to named initials.
Macon Georgia man Fred Rawlings believes his right leg is cursed after multiple injuries from autos and a fall. A decade ago a car crash broke it, another crash fractured it last year, then a fall worsened the limb. Sunday another autos crash near Jacksonville left him with a broken right leg.
Washington letters note surprise over finally moving to an unemployment census after long demand. The piece highlights a White House watermark theory, Senate action on court reorganization, and odd rosters in the Washington phone directory, including many Hoovers and one Roosevelt listed.
Sandy and Marcia deepen their bond as they plan a future together while facing the challenge of telling Marcia's grandmother. He declares their engagement after a seaside confession and a trail ride, but fear of Grandma's reaction tests the couple.
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