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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1938
Page
4
The Christian Science Monitor notes rising demand for union incorporation and fears employers face no redress if the National Labor Relations Board rules against them. The decision provides reassurance on both points.
The 43rd annual council of the Episcopal diocese of Virginia in Richmond adopted a canon requiring all marriage candidates to present medical certificates proving freedom from a communicable venereal disease. Ministers will be powerless to solemnize marriages without the certificate. The measure passed by a majority vote for the second consecutive year, needing two-thirds for first adoption. The council notes it mirrors legislative calls for premarital medical checks and urges further action to curb congenital syphilis and venereal disease.
The Virginia Interracial Commission led by Governor as honorary chairman and R E Blackwell urges equal rights and civic participation for African Americans. It advocates employment training fair court treatment and anti crime efforts while promoting self reliance and responsible race relations.
Charles Dickens writes to a Madam in 1847 defending moderate use of wine and beer while condemning abuse. He praises Father Matthew and temperance efforts but insists on cheerful enjoyment without excess, hoping for a balanced view in society and personal restraint.
A collection of Q and A covering topics from Kentucky Derby entry rules and drugstore fountains to The Popular Educator magazine, Emperor Hirohito, air travel costs, The Philippines president, The Three Musketeers, biblical references, life insurance share, piano origins, Robin Hood, Bruce Barton, Lake Mead, Faul Vincent Carroll, and Samuel Butler on youth.
Barbara hosts Garry at her apartment while Julia flees to a yacht party. Peter alerts Barbara to Bruce Kemper's dire need and she arranges food, money, and a doctor. Barbara's longing for stability grows as Garry's career rises and Julia's scheming lingers.
The Florida Democratic primary solidified Senator Pepper’s renomination, boosting administration leverage and signaling potential shifts in Congress charts. Analysts weigh effects on the Labor Standards Bill, the Reorganization Bill, and future primaries as James Roosevelt’s yardstick moves public sentiment and party strategy.
Crowning Miss Gretchen B Thomson by Capt J R Beardall drew thousands to Handley for the coronation and pageant. Spectacular public celebration featured the Shenandoah 14th queen in a grand ceremony as crowds witnessed the event.
Five years ago Robert Barr a local horse fancier was held here in connection with the shooting of Red Vanersdale. Miss Sybilla Crisman participates in May Day exercises at Harrisonburg State Teachers College as Queen's court member. Mrs. Edna Crabtree arrives to lead The Star cooking school at Capitol Theatre. George W. Bowly, last member of a prominent valley family, dies at 81 on West Cork Street.
Reverend Dr. C A Freed pastor of Grace Lutheran Church is elected president of the Winchester Ministerial Association. Mr Lawrence Allen Jr formerly of Baltimore now Charles Town is found shot to death in his car near Berryville in what is thought a self inflicted death. Maryland voters back Hoover in the Convention primary. Julian Hammack and Mildred Cadwallader of Stephens City wed here by Dr Freed.
Miss Bell Larrick, 7th grade teacher at Middletown school, proclaims the honor roll as the council meeting winds slowly to a close. Nearby, J. William Lemley of Stephens City collapses and dies while guiding visitors over Cedar Creek battlefields.
Policeman Clayton Hollis captures a youthful Black suspect wanted in West Virginia for hose stealing. William R. Alexander returns after wintering in Prorida for health. Jennie Hodgson and Bessie Barr sing at Mrs. Maggie Bryant’s social. William Striker is injured by a furniture clamp at Kurtz's where he works.
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