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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is printed in Winchester Virginia as a daily except Sunday issue published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. with post office entry as a second class mail.
A devotional excerpt from Ephesians 1 3 declaring blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. It reflects praise to God the Father through Jesus Christ and emphasizes spiritual prosperity as a divine gift.
President Roosevelt's tax bill passed the House by a large margin but faced swift scrutiny in the Senate Finance Committee. Secretary Morgenthau confirmed that 283 corporations with net income over 1 million would gain at least half in taxes, while 138 would owe no taxes, highlighting big corporate benefit and risking small business. Conservative Democrats promise changes, while critics accuse House members of misunderstanding or aiding big business.
A historical piece argues the Zeppelin Hindenburg marks a shift in air power. It contends dirigibles offer commercial potential but military value lags behind airplanes. It favors prioritizing airplanes, noting past dirigible disasters and German expertise.
Roanoke Times reports 1936 college graduates face brighter hiring prospects with more openings than since 1931. Robert F. Moore of Columbia University notes fourfold rise in requests over 1935 and higher starting wages, signaling a developing foothold for youth after a long downturn.
The Department of Agriculture Library Film Service reproduces important books and periodicals on 35 millimeter film for scientists, colleges, and individuals. Sixteen pages fit on one foot of film, with enlarged prints possible. The program, started last year, produced 300000 pages and reduces loaning of originals while expanding access and protecting fragile works.
In 1926 the Russian government created the world first blood transfusion research institute. It now has 50 branches and 514 stations, trained 16 000 doctors, and delivers emergency transport by air and parachute. The Health Commissariat plans front line donor squads and rapid transfusions to wounded, while standardizing blood groups and storage up to sixteen days. The institute also advances transfusion methods for stomach ulcers and acute rheumatism.
Governor Peery urges Virginians to honor hospital staff and donors on National Hospital Day May 12. He cites Florence Nightingale’s birth as fitting, notes a new era of healing with scientific advances, and praises private philanthropy supporting hospital care.
Will Rogers notes the rising popularity of dude ranches with many business men entering the field. He observes ranches cater well to visitors and suggests the trend continues as more people seek western experiences.
A city guest, dressed in riding gear, admits he has never ridden a horse. A ranch hand reassures him they will learn together as they prepare for the saddle, reflecting on a bygone era of rougher ranch life.
The Virginia hospital system has expanded from 65 facilities in 1909 to 110 in 1935, with beds rising from 6,930 to 19 342. In 1935 alone, 116,600 patients were admitted and more than five million days of service were provided by doctors and nurses across the state.
Engagement of Miss Lillian Anderson and Francis Stout announced. Birthday party for Mrs. Hugh B. Kline of Vaucluse hosted. Handley Judges trackmen win Virginia state track title. Jane Cary Randolph, daughter of Mr and Mrs B O Randolph of Clarke County, awarded state scholarship to Chautauqua Summer School by Virginia Branch Order of King's Daughters and Sons.
Five years ago Douglas Cather and Rudolph Palmer received the Charles R. Anderson Jr. Boy Scout award medals. Charles Leslie Anderson, a World War veteran, was given a military burial, and Harry M. Baker, a Spanish American War veteran, was buried with military honors. Argentina restricts on apples is noted as a hard blow to the section.
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Grim, 71, dies. Fire destroys Isaiah McKnee’s large barn near Star Tannery, burning four horses, five cows and sheep and hogs, with a loss of $8,000. No danger to Roald Amundsen and the Norge. Engagement announced for Miss Priscilla Bridges of Hancock, Md., and Dr. Herbert Tobias of Hancock. Miss was Queen Shenandoah.
Capt. John H. Flood aged 82, longtime member of Ashby’s Brigade, passes away in town. The obituary notes his Civil War service and status as a Confederate veteran.
The text presents a series of Q A exchanges from The Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington, listing estimates of armed aircraft by nation for 1937, a Lille monument to carrier pigeons, Louisiana tobacco use, Bonaparte sobriquet for McKinley, radio licensing on records, bird feather variation, Doukhobors beliefs, Portland cement origin, recidivist term, Jiggs II’s Marine sergeant major appointment, healthy cities in 1935, and 1935 36 youth relief programs. It pairs questions with concise factual answers and notes on authorities and dates.
The piece notes Senator L. J. Dickinson of Iowa, mocked as Dog Food Dickinson by GOP publicity operatives. It also covers New York figures Governor Herbert Lehman and Senator Robert F. Wagner, plus broad commentary on party dynamics, redistricting, and New Deal reforms.
Detective Keyes and Gary Maughan probe Margalo Younger's murder at Don Van Every's home. Van Every determines Margalo's ruby is a counterfeit close to his own genuine Camden ruby and suggests the thief copied the stone with modern tools. The case ties in Roy Barri more and Joyce Van Every as possible links.
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