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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1936
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists mail subscriptions and advertising rates including daily publication with Sunday exclusion. It details classified ad charges by word and minimum, memorial notice pricing, and display ad deadlines with 10 A M submission time and 42 cents per inch transient rate.
A devotional verse from Deuteronomy 10 14 extols the Lord as ruler of heaven and earth highlighting divine sovereignty over all creation. The passage emphasizes the Lord's ownership of the heavens the heaven of heavens and the earth and all within.
Census figures show Virginia rising from 2,421,851 in 1930 to 2,637,000 in 1935, an increase of 215,149. The article notes state improvements in highways, schools, health, parks, and government, with low taxes and a stable budget signaling continued growth and opportunity. Virginia’s growth outpaces national gains and reflects modernization and opportunity across the state.
Senator Park Trammell served twenty years in the U S Senate. Known for quiet, personal influence, he helped shape naval affairs and flood control policy. He chaired the Senate naval affairs committee and remained a steady, low profile advocate for Florida and national interests.
The article outlines proposed actions including harbor and highway aid, veterans legislation, relief programs, and a plan to establish the Everglades national park along with improvements for Florida's citrus industry.
Admiral Fiske argues that after great wars nations suffer long term economic and political strain while populations grow weary of conflict. He warns that civilization remains at risk if people refuse to live peacefully and accept their duties in society.
L A Warren president of Safeway Stores asserts newspaper advertising drives business and economic development. He argues ads educate customers about services and products and help farmers move surplus crops. Warren says ads sustain consumer confidence and public regard for enterprises.
Will Rogers reflects on the value of every man and his place in the world. The piece hints at Rogers’s humorous style while exploring personal usefulness and insight into societal roles.
A compilation of reader questions and expert answers covering topics from Kentucky Derby photography to origins of games and monuments. It includes notes on London Bridge, Knoxville gunboat relics, King Edward VIII, Ostend promenade, Goucher College name origins, and more with brief historical details.
A Woodstock no hit effort by Bill Mallory powered the Judges to a win in the American Legion bowlers inter league set. Shenandoah Valley Academy fell 5 to 4 to Randolph-Macon Academy. The West Virginia Highway Commission outlined a new east west route from Leesburg road through Charles Town Inwood Gerrardstown and Glen Gary to Berkeley Springs. The post office moved to temporary quarters on Kent Street.
A state trooper was killed and another wounded by a crazed youth at McConnellsburg Pennsylvania as federal agents later ambushed a liquor laden cargo near Cambridge Maryland and seized 250 cases of high grade stuff. 8 C Brooks to MC for Group Pharmaceutical Association meeting May 14. Senator Robert M Lafollette buys historic Collard estate on Bull Run Battlefields at Groveton. A surprise birthday party for Mrs J R Largent at Whitacre.
Ten years ago Buck Jones headlines the Fighting Buckaroo at the Empire Theatre. The item notes a film feature and local theatre listing from that era.
Twenty five years ago Julian Morris of Keswick won prizes valued at 950 dollars at the Washington Horse Show. He defeated the baseball team of an Agricultural College. Sergeant McMillian is noted. U S A commends Company I after two weeks drills. C. B. Baker dies in Stauin. Mrs Josephine V Freeze of Shepherdstown and Charles H Hoffman of Dallas wed.
Meditations on the Bible emphasize walking with God through life’s trials and daily companionship. A prayer asks for divine presence in every moment and guidance from the Rev. J. D. Russell. Note credits Rev. C. H. Anderson for the coming week’s meditations.
The piece argues Hoover may not be renominated but could trigger a political scene if he tries. It notes GOP bosses prefer he step aside and worries about how a potential nomination or platform clash could disrupt harmony at the Philadelphia convention.
In Spartanburg South Carolina residents complain postmen delay mail amid claims dogs at large block homes. Postmaster Helen Moseley says mail delivery is the job, not accepting damaged mail from aggressive dogs. Feels like a harsh guard against bite risks.
Detective Keyes and Gary Maughan probe the Margalo Younger killing at Don Van Every's home while Edith Bryce declines to reveal last night’s movements. Mrs Peoples reports a seven thousand dollar check to Manuel Gonzales as the case deepens with new inquiries and a looming inquest.
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