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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1937
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star announces daily publication except Sundays under editor H. F. Byrd Jr. and The Evening Star Publishing Co. Subscription rates are listed for readers.
A brief reflection quotes Luke 12 15 warning against covetousness noting a person s life does not depend on material abundance. The verse emphasizes spiritual values over possessions and urges caution about greed.
The Shenandoah Valley basks in spring splendor as apple blossoms reach full bloom this week. Residents prepare cordial welcomes for visitors for the fourteenth Apple Blossom Festival, with celebrations planned Friday and Saturday in Winchester.
Senator Byrd of Virginia proposes merging the Home Owners' Loan Corporation with the Federal Housing Administration to cut expenses, arguing savings and a test case for broader retrenchment. The plan seeks intelligent reexamination of agency roles to end extravagance and reduce the federal emergency apparatus.
Senator Byrd urges stopping the spread of emergency agencies as the emergency ends. He seeks reassessment of these entities to adjust to changing conditions, arguing they risk permanent placement in government and should be reviewed by Congress and the White House.
Stooping Oak Tenn emphasizes Jackson Whitlow's thirty six day fast to warn against self indulgent fasting under religious guise. The piece argues for structured training in emergencies, including scheduled hours ample sleep and careful diet to maintain sanity and efficiency. It stresses regular meals, limited smoking, and gradual diets aligned to habits for sustained work and half the effort.
A wild demonstration by chorus girls in Hollywood nearly escalated into a sit-down protest against importing New York models. The staged action was quickly resolved, drawing parallels with labor unrest and public reaction across the country.
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Prince Kiev, a five year old dark bay colt owned by Dr Peter Wehner of Cincinnati, had a broken leg repaired by a cast of dental stone devised by the doctor after his wife refused to shoot the animal. The horse recovered and is at Verona Stock Farm Kentucky, ready to race this season.
Selassie forces abandon the capital as Ethiopians attack. Americans and Englishmen battle bandits to defend the surrounding town. Calyx spray recommendation announced by Dr. W. S. Hough from Winchester Research Laboratory. Miss Cornelia Larus attends Warrenton Gold Cup before returning to Richmond as Queen Shenandoah XIII. Clarke county centennial planned in Berryville during the week of July 8.
Dr. R. B. Snapp resigns after being elected secretary of the city Democratic committee. The two day Blossom Festival begins tomorrow with Helen Washington expected as queen. The U S government clears a step in its case to extradite Capone to prison for income tax evasion. The Veterans of Foreign Wars post flies the largest U S flag over Loudoun Street in front of their headquarters.
Louis C Bromley dies after a ladder fall while painting his house. The item notes his death and attributes the cause to the accident.
The ticket lists H. H. Baker and E. J. Evans for mayor as campaign moves begin. M. H. Reardon invites Co. I to a Rose Hill encampment on his Clarke county farm near White Post. WCTU offers 15 first prize for essay on Alcohol and Crime. Kinzel warns voters to pay tax before May 5 to participate in fall elections.
George Bailey and Harry Baker lead the wheel club on a 11 year ago trip to Stephenson and back plagued by rain in the latter part. Fred Glaize represents Winchester Baseball Club at Valley league meet in Edinburgh. City Council orders Handley estate lawyers to decide library bequest payment. George Keith escorts northern visitors around the city to historic centers. Historic Event May 3 1765 The first US Plaza School University of Pennsylvania opens.
A fragmentary item notes MRE and Lilac Chosen in a quirky local feature. The brief mentions Ste Legislature and hints at political or social notes, with unclear surrounding context.
Jacqueline Smith confronts fraud over a forged check used by Colonel Lutman and her mother Mrs. Smith in a plot to obtain a $1,500,000 inheritance from an American uncle. Jacqueline agrees to marry Jim Asson, ending the scheme, while Mrs. Smith contemplates the legal handling of the matter and Lutman’s possible involvement. The scene closes with plans to marry and resolve the fraudulent issue.
A New Jersey PTA chair obtains approval to fingerprint a child with his class after a mother objects due to prior adenoid and tonsil surgery. In Pittsburgh a boy lost in a crowd is found wearing a police cap and blowing a whistle. In Camden a stamp clerk forecasts rain by curling stamps, and in Houston a man survives a 20 foot fall with minor injuries.
Dodge City officials ruled out a Garden City high school runner for chewing tobacco at the conference track meet. Coach O L Darner pointed to a Pratt High shirtless runner, who was also disqualified.
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