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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1938
Page
5
An odd fragment discusses addressing constipation by identifying its cause. It hints that many people do not eat enough bulk but emphasizes that bulk means a portion of food not consumed. The text suggests the solution lies in adjusting dietary intake.
Dr I C Riggin urges a balanced approach to germs noting many are beneficial such as lactic acid bacteria and denitrifying bacteria. He warns against germ mania and overzealous cleanliness while stressing caution around disease germs and adherence to hygiene rules.
Dr. Wilson Gee of the University of Virginia urged the University of Alabama graduating class to seek federal support for state university business schools similar to aid given to land grant agricultural colleges. He noted federal backing spurred agricultural research and said urban development requires new university growth in business research and extension. He reported preliminary favorable talks with Commerce officials but said state universities should initiate the move.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Geneticist poultry and Veterinarian poultry pathology positions with various grades and salaries from $2,600 to $4,600 a year. College training or substituted graduate study in animal genetics or related fields required. Full information from Herman Lee, secretary, at the local post office.
Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde, former minister to Denmark, will join WEAF NBC as a Wednesday night critic on "News To Me" discussing national and international affairs. First broadcast June 8 at 6:30. WEAF NBC also schedules a 10:30 Thursday roundtable with five consular attaches on oddities in world commerce.
Hollywood reports Billy Curtis a 29 year old midget actor to star as the hero in The Terror of Tiny Town, an all mini cast western produced by Jed Buell with a $36,000 budget and a cast of 40 little performers and animals. Curtis says he will seek a divorce from Lois De Fee citing work as the cause.
Chicago May 24. Alderman William A. Rowan of the Tavern Licensing committee says foam collars on beer leave drinkers cheated. The council proposes an ordinance to limit foam and ensure more beer in each 16 ounce schooner.
Lieut. Gov. Henry L. Schricker of Indiana may win backing from the Democratic machine for the U. S. Senate nomination, opposing independent Sen. Frederick Van Nuys who seeks re election after losing party support over opposition to Roosevelt’s court bill. Schricker, a former banker and state senator, enters the contested race.
Senators and representatives seeking re election use a room in the House office building to record speeches. They mail back the playback records for use on public address systems at banquets and meetings.
Historical weather data show last 24 hours with 1.44 inches of precipitation, May to date 4.19 inches, year to date 11 inches. Average monthly rainfall from 1913 to 1937 lists Jan 2.59, Feb 2.00, Mar 2.95, Apr 3.25, May 3.60, Jun 3.63, Jul 3.37, Aug 3.77, Sep 2.36, Oct 3.21, Nov 2.30, Dec 2.33 inches. Average annual rainfall over the period is 35.36 inches.
Chicago May 24 Major league clubs reduced to 23 players each except the St Louis Cardinals who held a two pitcher over the limit after waivers. Cardinals released St Johnson and Roy Henshaw to Rochester but Landis ruled they kept them for evaluation and extended the deadline to Saturday.
A letter to actress Toby Wing arrived at her hotel with hurried instructions for fast delivery. The missive named the postman, desk clerk, and bellboy urging quick action and a hard knock on arrival.
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