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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1936
Page
4
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A biblical verse from Mark 16 15 commands followers to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature, framing a universal mission for early Christians. The quotation emphasizes evangelism and outreach across nations.
The article extols life insurance as a stable national institution with vast payouts and investment use, noting 63 million policy holders and $3.5 billion in premiums paid last year. It contrasts its resilience during the depression with other institutions and critiques a proposed tax measure, urging orderly government action and more data before reform.
The proposal to fund hundreds of municipal golf courses sparks questions about including ball grounds swimming holes football fields tennis courts and pingpong tables. Critics ask if bowling alleys and pool parlors were overlooked in Tugwell era recreation aims.
Richmond, driven by Senator Byrd, the Administration’s hastily drawn tax bill is expected to undergo major modifications in the Senate Finance Committee. Byrd’s analysis revealed 29 large corporations would pay less while 11 would owe no tax, signaling substantial revisions to the measure.
The Baltimore Evening Sun questions the secrecy of a rumored vault near completion at Fort Knox Kentucky intended to store six billion dollars in gold. It notes many officials would know the plans and asks how a secret remains secret with so many involved.
The article notes Ibn Saud's visit to Kuwait with 700 guards and his strategic options. He holds three aces by leveraging potential British air rights over Arabia, Mussolini's interest, and the Aqubad port concession, plus a Red Sea canal threat to Suez.
At Newark airport a two headed snapping turtle named Nip and Tuck arrived concealed in the handbag of Grace Olive Wiley of the Minneapolis public library. X-ray images show each head connected to its own stomach.
A brief humorous item recounts an American millionaire’s European trip last summer. The tale notes the uproar over advice given and the irony of people getting “hard up” yet returning home content, illustrating Will Rogers style wit. American News Features, Inc.
A series of items from the year ago column notes multiple incidents and events. West Virginia traffic discussions involve Bloomery and local officials. W. H. Clowser and a wreck near Laurel Maryland are reported. Other items mention Gosport arrivals, a Bowling league banquet on May 16, and Florists Telegraph Delivery nominees. Local dignitaries, golf club results, jail break foiled, and a tribute shower for Rev Eugene D Witherspoon are included along with broader notes on Admiral Byrd, the Norge expedition and Coolidge remarks in Williamsburg. The mix covers deaths, civic events, and public notices from the period.
A 25 year old report notes Naomi Taylor Barrett's death at 76 amid Woodstock fire threats from high winds. It mentions Rev Carleton D. Harris to dedicate a new pipe organ in Charles Town West Virginia and concerns for Henry McVicar and his wife in Mexico. A county school levy plan includes district rates from Back Gainesboro Stonewall Opequon Shawnee. Historic note marks 1862 USDA establishment.
An up to date service booklet for Winchester Evening Star readers offers over one hundred tested home canning and preserving recipes. Sections cover fruits vegetables meats and chicken with guidance on jellies jams marmalades fruit butters and pickles plus bottling fruit juices and salting vegetables. The 48 page guide reflects methods from Federal and State home economics and urges readers to order a copy for ten cents.
A feature repeats reader questions answered by J. Haskin and others on diverse topics. It covers grass seed mixes for the Capitol lawn, wind types, the Hindenburg, Kentucky monuments, fastest trains, Capitol ground area, Britannica edition, and Easter White House tourism among other trivia.
A Washington observer discusses Gov Landon’s radio interview as effective print propaganda and questions whether audiences prefer meat or cadence. The piece notes President Roosevelt’s speeches as masterful talk with little substance and highlights Senator Borah’s bold Ohio campaign as a signaling moment in a shifting party landscape.
Detective Keyes investigates the Margalo Younger murder in Don Van Every’s home where a fake ruby links to a killer. Suspects include Gary Maughan, Joyce and Allan Foster, Laura Randall, Roy Barri more, and Manuel Gonzales. A murder verdict of unknown persons is recorded as the inquiry continues.
Captain Keyes probes Foster about Joyce Van Every and Miss Margalo Younger. Gonzales, a poet guest, reveals a $7000 loan from Younger and a ruby found in an overshoe. Keyes traces taxis, confirms Washington trip, and continues the inquiry.
Deputy Chief Harris blows into a car fire to save a vehicle in Meriden. In Clearwater Bay state attorney McMullen nets a rattler with fishing line and collects a $2 bounty. Los Angeles steeple jack Charlie England endures a 140 foot fall and a head injury after ropes and a pulley mishap as he recalls a woodpecker tattoo incident.
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