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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1937

Page

4

Classified Rates and Advertising Deadlines

Rates for subscriptions and advertising are listed with terms for carrier delivery, including yearly, six month, three month and monthly options. Classifieds cost two cents per word with minimums. display ads with borders have a ten A M deadline. national reps are Tenney Woodward and Co. AP dispatches credited.

Tenney, Woodward Pany, Inc New York Detroit Kansas City San Boston Atlanta Los Angeles Gse Associated Press

Answers to Questions By Frederic J. Haskin Highlights

A reader inquires on life insurance counts, ship provisions, and public figures. The column lists concise answers about topics from Nelson’s eye to Isadora Duncan’s death, Kaffir terms, and Ottawa River discovery with named respondents and references.

Verse Quote From Isaiah 58 6

A Bible verse cites breaking bands of wickedness undoing heavy burdens and letting the oppressed go free, highlighting prophetic call for liberation and justice.

Police training offered for Virginia officers at University of Richmond

City officials urged to enroll patrolmen and recruits in a two week training course at the University of Richmond beginning June 21. No registration fee. travel and meals sold at a nominal rate, meals not to exceed 18 dollars.

Virginia Municipal Review Virginia University of Richmond University Mill

Crime Costs and Nation Wide Felony Rates

FBI Director John Edgar Hoover cites 4.3 million daily felons and 1,333,526 major crimes last year. Murder, robbery, burglary, and larceny occur at wide intervals as he notes a total annual crime bill near fifteen billion dollars, a tax felt by every American family.

John Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation America

Employment outlook for graduates sparks cautious optimism

Data on next month's graduates show improved employment chances and firmer ties to jobs, with the Petersburg Progress Index noting a stronger outlook than in recent periods. The article highlights encouraging trends in hiring prospects and labor market demand.

Graduation Job Outlook at Colgate University

The head of Colgate University's placement bureau says every upcoming senior can find a job if desired, though not necessarily a vice presidency. The piece notes a shift from past graduation cartoons to present realities, with graduates aware of employment realities and risks of settling for any position.

Colgate University

Hollywood 50 50 marriage plan faces potential deadlock

Gossip notes a proposed equal partnership between Jeannette Mack Ronald and Gene Raymond as they plan a detailed 50 50 marriage. The column warns that artistic ego and unequal perceived contributions could spark disputes despite mutual tolerance and financial fairness.

Jeannette Mack Ronald Gene Raymond Hollywood MacDonald

Midnight Eating Advice From Clifton Forge

A Greensboro News snippet recalls a New York health officer endorsing milk and crackers for infants at night. The piece cites William J. Bryan visiting Clifton Forge, choosing milk and crackers over rich foods and refusing alcoholic beverages, illustrating early temperance in diet and drink.

New York Greensboro William J. Bryan Clifton Forge Mr. Bryan

Queen Mary Fails Atlantic Crossing Record Attempt

News from a past year notes Queen Mary did not beat the Normandie record on the Atlantic crossing. Other items include resignations at Handley faculty, Washington hospitalisation of Zioncheck for mental concerns, and a Cavalry exhibit teased for Clarke County Centennial celebrations.

Normandie Hoye Riley Russell Joyce Otis Sargent Handley Washington Zioncheck Wina State Clarke County Centennial Committee United States Cavalry

Lumber sale and local horse show highlight Leesburg notices

Twenty five years ago Erasmus Baker of Whitacre sells one million feet of lumber on stump to a Pennsylvania firm. Bowles brothers of Millwood are among many horsemen with entries in the 11th Loudoun County Horse and Colt Show in Leesburg. R T Barton writes a letter to readers on growing alfalfa successfully.

Erasmus Baker Whitacre Stump Pennsylvania Bowles Brothers Millwood Loudoun County Leesburg R. T. Barton Star

Ladies Decorate Veterans' Graves and Tragedies Mark May Day

Forty years ago the Ladies of the National Memorial Association decorated graves of over 5 000 Civil War soldiers buried locally. Mrs Elizabeth Baker widow of Isaac Baker dies at 59 after the shock from her daughter Bernices death. A three horse team driven by Henry Glaize runs away with a wagon full of wheat. A dance in Pine Hills is disrupted by a fight sparked by Frank Anderson with whiskey as a factor. Historic Event May 31 1910 Union of South Africa p.

Ladies of the National Memorial Association Elizabeth Baker Isaac Baker Bernice Henry Glaize Pine Hills Frank Anderson

Congress Aims to Save Home Districts With Federal Funds

The piece argues House actions on Roosevelt relief funds reflect self-preservation ahead of reelection. It notes earmarking dollars for PWA flood control highway projects, and criticizes Beltway politics, while praising Rayburn's handling of rebels. It mentions Wallace and the contrast with dictatorships and ends with a hotel convention easing taproom rules.

Washington House Roosevelt Congress Mr. Roosevelt Harry Hopkins Hopkins Timbuctoo Trickling Creek PWA White House CCC Fechner Mr. Hopkins Rayburn Pharoh Henry Wallace Italy Germany Russia Egypt China House Committee Wallace Mr. Wallace

Colonel Lutman pressuring Jacqueline in a tangled will scheme

In a tense scene from Chapter 36, Colonel Lutman admits he stole a will from Charles Stuckey and urges Jacqueline to marry him to safeguard her fortune. Jacqueline rejects him, accusing Lutman and Jim Asson of a plotted scheme, and threatens to go to Stuckey or the police as the confrontation escalates.

Charles Lutman Jim Asson Jacqueline Charles Stuckey Colonel Lutman Sims Colonel Latman Jim Mr. Stuckey

Sheriff Sale Buyer Pays Cash in Hand

Bethany Mo H A Cowles of Pleasanton Iowa bought 80 acres at a sheriff sale. When ready to transfer he paid sheriff H L McCollum $2000 in small bills for the purchase. He cited the advertisement line Terms cash in hand as his reason for cash payment.

Bethany H. A. Cowles Pleasanton Cowles H. L. McCollum

Dead Wrong Brigham Steer Triggers Sudden Charge

Deputy Fred Sorenson spotted a lifeless looking steer on the highway. He grabbed the animal by the tail and tugged it off the road. The steer, after a bel low, tossed to life and charged the deputy who ran to his car. The steer remains angry and so does he.

Brigham, Utah Fred Sorenson Sorenson

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