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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1938
Page
4
A biblical verse presents the fear of the Lord as a fountain of life that leads one away from the traps and snares of death. The statement, drawn from Proverbs 14 27, emphasizes spiritual guidance and moral peril avoidance.
Five Canadian quintuplets Yvonne Annette Cecile Emilie and Marie approach their fourth birthday amid global attention. With contracts from twenty four firms and thousands daily into their bank, the five girls are a major tourist draw and a symbol of wealth and fame in the Dominion. Their growing brand may inspire a future book and continued media frenzy.
Commissioner John Collier of the Indian Affairs division reports that the number of Indians has risen from 266 000 in 1900 to 337 000 today. He notes the paradox of sustained papoose growth amid frontier limits and limited government funds for education and support.
Richmonders weigh scheduling issues as Garden Week Apple Blossom Festival and various conventions crowd the spring calendar. The piece cautions Virginia hosts against overloading plots of public events occurring mainly in April and May, urging attention to community routines.
The article notes the need to avoid private engagements in mid spring and to save strength for public entertainments. It says thousands of Virginia hosts and their wives will agree, urging calendar discipline to support public functions. Wise men advise not scheduling October or April–May private events to prevent exhaustion.
The Danville Register reports Senator Byrd rebuts T Coleman Andrews push for a $45,000,000 bond to match federal road funds. Byrd says Virginia will receive equitable federal relief and notes a lending provision allowing advance funds with 25 year repayment if debt limits restrict bonding.
Eight members of the Middletown senior class receive diplomas and hear a commencement address by Reverend C W Caulkins. Dr H S Pifer tells The Star he has no update on his sister Martha missing eight days. Miller's Drug Store on Loudoun Street is claimed to be the oldest family operated store in the United States, possibly founded in 1775.
Five years ago John A. Lewis a painter was seriously injured when a rope slipped and he fell from a Fairmont Avenue roof. Ella Haines Grove 59 wife of Newton B. Grove died at her North Braddock Street home after a period of illness. Grand Lodge I O O F and Rebekah Assembly opened a business session at Grand Camp and need cars for a caravan to nearby caverns. Godfrey Prelip pro at Winchester Golf Club offered form lessons to women members.
Ten years ago Walter L Main Circus drew big crowds for the first show of the season deemed excellent entertainment. Stephens City voters set June 26 for a $25000 water bond issue. Winchester Lions Club beat Kiwanis 19 to 1 in the inter club series. President Coolidge vetoes the McNary Haugen Farm Relief Bill recently passed by Congress.
Plans call for a new commercial course at the local high school next fall. About 5,000 Virginia Confederate veterans are expected in Gettysburg for the annual Blue and Gray Reunion. The Agriculture Department reports U.S. apple movement in 1912 exceeded 30.5 million bushels. Two U.S. Army officers favor fields near Noah Solenberger at Winchester for a potential 60 day cavalry camp.
Forty years ago the Water street corridor from Stewart to Market floods over sidewalks as heavy rains pour and dirt flows. Kenneth Grim of Frekels News Agency injures a finger and is absent. Several youths act as pages at the State Episcopal Diocese conference. Clarke suffers a 24 8 defeat to Berryville with W A delivering a strong batting performance.
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskins in Washington DC. Include three cents for a reply.
Mrs Byrd sent a May 13 1934 radio greeting to Admiral Richard Byrd from New York praising his expedition. She expressed love and faith in his safety and success, wishing him personal happiness and good well being. She concluded with God be with you.
Washington reports link the Jones rail bill fight to psychic notions while Senator LaVollette turns the Senate with a speech. Roosevelt sidelines the bill in both houses. Wallace pressures the Supreme Court amid stockyards act ties and a Logan bill to form a new appeals court.
Dear Sir I express appreciation for your cooperation in the National Air Mail Week campaign The publicity you gave us was largely responsible for the success of this project Sincerely W Nelson Page Postmaster
Barbara Kingsley stays poised amid wedding guests at the Worthington lodge as Garry Page returns with concern. Barbara wrestles with memories of past love while Wenda and Jimmy Minton mingle, and Garry hints at a new play as the group plans breakfast and skiing.
In a Winchester Star letter GEO A. JORDAN argues ministers and educators must lead an enthusiastic total abstinence campaign to curb drinking among youth and support prohibition-era sentiment. He cites historical pledges and figures like Mathews Guthrie and calls Warrenton, Virginia, readers to join the effort.
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