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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1936
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is printed as a second class publication from Winchester Virginia by The Evening Star Publishing Co. It is issued every day except Sunday.
A classified ad notice describes pricing at 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum and 1.50 for a four stanza card. It requests cash with copy and mentions cards of thanks.
A newspaper note discusses the Kasper quadruplets born to a laborer family amid unemployment and charity concerns. It questions long term support for the family as the Diornes seek independence and cites potential implications for birth-control discussion.
A New York Congressman Litovich introduces a Canada annexation resolution in the House. The move is likely a publicity stunt though some readers may fear it reflects poorly on Congress. Critics warn it could undermine public confidence in legislative sincerity.
The article surveys Senator Borah’s weak position for the Republican nomination as results roll in from New Jersey and other states. It notes Lafollette’s large showing in New Jersey, Borah’s losses in North Dakota and Ohio, and his ongoing influence in Republican councils as a potential spoiler or kingmaker shaping the choice of a more acceptable candidate than Governor Landon.
The piece discusses the Dionne quintuplets and the Kasper quartet, tracing public fascination with multiple births. It notes the doctors, especially Dr. Dafoe, and the role of early hospital care, cinema, and widespread media attention shaping a compelling human interest story.
News from Roanoke Times notes Thomas H. Robinson Jr. ended the nationwide Stoll kidnapping case. Federal agents arrested him in Glendale after a six day abduction of Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll of Louisville. Hoover praises the G men for a quadruple capture with Karpis Campbell Mahan and Robinson in ten days.
A dated op ed argues Indians on reservations show rising birth rates and falling death rates, with 48 births per thousand. It warns of demographic shifts and suggests risk of Indians potentially reclaiming land if current trends continue, noting a drastic change from past declines.
A Tennessee jurist notes a legal right to own a rooster and its crowing, while neighbors in many areas push poultry restrictions due to early morning noise. The piece argues against overreacting to nature and suggests dogs and barking might face similar limits.
A young man asks Will Rogers about marrying a woman despite the bride’s father doubting the suitor’s ability to support her. The father counters that the son earns ten times as much yet still struggles to keep the bills paid, prompting a hopeful wager about managing it all.
The text notes a confident tone urging gratitude for life. It mentions Old Fido and Bowger barking at a cat, signaling vigilant neighbors watching over the area for safety.
A collage of trivia items covers stadium capacities, notable figures, and public notices. It cites Yankee Stadium capacity 69 000 Comiskey Park 55 000 and mentions Mary Hirsch trainer of Bold Venture plus diverse political critique and local time questions.
One year ago Handley earned top honors at the Cumberland Valley Athletic track meet. A relief drive raised 5738 dollars. Mrs J W Arthur was named chair of the Winchester and Clarke Garden show set for May 29. Mrs Henry Oxnard hosted at Upperville. Mrs John Rodman Jr attended the Shawnee Garden Club event.
Five years ago Mrs. W. E. Carson and daughter Louisa flew to New York. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lupton welcomed a newborn son. Miss Lillian Anderson travels to Durham for North Carolina Virginia Hospital Association sessions. Mr. Eddy C. Knight recovers from illness. Herbert Miller returns from a Lions convention in Danville.
Ten years ago Commander R E Byrd filed an account of his flight over the North Pole with the New York Times. Shenandoah Valley Inc opens a drive to double its membership. Bishop Collins Denny to preside over the next Baltimore conference. W E D Stokes, financier, dies in New York.
Twenty five years ago Dr. Robert S. Coupland of New Orleans was elected Bishop Coadjutor of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Virginia at Christ Church. Cr Brannon sought the revenue commissioner post. Mrs. F M Moore and child visited Mr. and Mrs. Franck Baker after arriving from Middleburg Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Ring sold Green Hill near Shepherdstown to E S Jarrett as taxes were due, per George H Kinzel.
May 20 1927 marked Charles Lindbergh starting the nonstop flight from New York to Paris. The solo mission aboard the Spirit of St Louis aimed to win the first solo transatlantic air crossing, drawing global attention and signaling a new era in aviation.
A two inch wide by two and a half inch high egg shaped like a miniature bowling pin was laid on a poultry farm in Edmonton Alberta. The unusual find drew attention from local residents and farm workers.
Commerce officials doubt Italy can secure foreign loans for its empire plans in Ethiopia and note the legal limits on lending to defaulting nations. The piece contrasts British and French likely stance with Italian finances and argues world capital will avoid Italo-Ethiopian investments. It cites rising U S crime concerns and prison trends, including England’s reforms and U S high jail figures.
The piece notes Haile Selassie’s departure while Ethiopian outlaws persist and Italy vows protection for foreign lives and property. Washington diplomats warn Mussolini may have overreached, with powers expecting partition or a limited grab but fearing full conquest.
Detective Keyes probes a tangle of suspects in Margalo Younger’s murder. Maughan, Don Van Every, and Joyce face questions as a missing Camden ruby and a fake stone intertwine with a fatal stabbing on a busy city street. The case hinges on a bus escape and a driver’s recall.
In a lengthy exchange, the cab driver describes finding the victim alive at the curb and identifying a passenger by name. He notes foggy visibility and heavy traffic as factors and recalls seeing a man emerge from the hotel revolving doors in camel hair coat and tan hat.
Sheriff J E Hamlett announced he was on the trail as thieves stole goods from Charles Trad e’s gas station in Henderson. The loot was returned two mornings later with 32.5 cents extra for a broken window pane.
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