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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription pricing by mail with rates for various periods. It notes publication frequency and the publisher in Winchester, Virginia.
Classified rates include 2 cents per word with minimum 25 cents and 10 cents per line for memorials. Display ads due by 9 PM prior to publication with 45 cents per inch. Offices listed in multiple cities. The paper is an Associated Press member. A biblical quote appears at the end.
One week from today voters in the Seventh District will choose between A Willis Robertson and Charles C Leape. Robertson, six years in office, serves on Ways and Means and has advanced tax law shaping and rural mail service, aided apple growers, led floor actions on the Food and Drug Bill and Wages and Hours Bill, and secured tariff concessions and trade talks with Britain. The paper urges Robertson’s endorsement at the polls.
The National Consumers' Tax Commission reports that the average New York City low income family spends more than its income. Average income $1473.25. expenditures $1589. deficit $115.75. If accurate, NYC would struggle with 8 percent overspending. This could make New York the nation's Economic Problem No. 2.
The New York Times notes about ten million dollars spent on television research since 1925 and explains that practical home television by April 30 1939 hinges on artistic and financial solutions. It cites Sarnoff on the need for many stations and costly cable else limited metropolitan testing. The piece also mentions coverage of public events and the appeal of programming.
The piece argues high costs for TV ads and broadcasts, with a national hookup priced at about 30000 per hour. It questions public reception to ads seen and heard and suggests a test of whether advertisers will pay. It warns of a shift toward entertainment driven by sponsorship and a possible future of blind broadcasting.
The New York Court of Appeals affirms a prior ruling that TIME violated Curtis Dall’s rights with a fictitious death story. The decision condemns the article as a flagrant libel and an abuse of press freedom, urging responsible journalism and signaling that defamatory fiction has no market in reputable outlets.
Cellophane turned thirteen, shown as a great time saver despite the loss of simple access to goods. The piece notes how science balances time saved with new conveniences like zipper, dial telephone, and streamlined transportation, ending in a praise of progress and peace.
Citizens register opinions on Walter Shade and Clark Smith for city clerk. State elections also on ballots as farmers hear of a government loan offer.
Mrs. R. T. Barton is elected president and Mrs. W. A. Baker secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary of Virginia Episcopal diocese. Roosevelt administration dangles before the world an offer to buy all gold shipped to this country at advanced prices. Mr. Jesse Lee of Berryville and Miss Virginia May Mowery of Stephenson procure a marriage license at the clerk's office.
C W Smallwood of Stephens City assigns his estate to creditors. Virginia labor commissioner says state has more available jobs than ever. Bishop James Cannon Jr addresses anti Smith voters. Red Cross roll call plans are taking shape locally.
Answers to questions cover the American Gem Society history Congress Hall in Philadelphia Edison’s labs fire and Ford gift, junior bonds unemployment census cost Napoleon’s horse Marengo Father Flanagan Boy Town long punts record British nickname John Bull Blackstone poet and Lincoln’s black lighthouse Jake Lingle book by Boettiger and Romberg song in The Blue Paradise.
A Washington based Information Bureau offer for a 32 page booklet Modern Manners. It describes a comprehensive up-to-date guide covering etiquette at golf, cards, theatre, steamship, train and dining. Ten cents postpaid to Frederic J. Haskin Director Washington DC.
Dale Carnegie, famed author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, shaped modern communication and self improvement with practical advice on leadership, empathy, and persuasion. His work remains influential in business, education, and personal development.
Twenty five years ago news notes report the county opens hunting season tomorrow for birds and rabbits lasting two weeks. Mr and Mrs Robert W Schultz celebrate their October 21 marriage with a return from Atlantic City. Philip Langley receives a home in Stephenson from family. Hallow e'en miscreants flee after stealing shutters from H. Puller’s home. A birthday party is planned at Winchester for his children and friends.
Forty years ago Harry B. Krebs son of H. Clay Krebs marries Nannie C. McCullough in Mercersburg Pa. John Grove uncovers burial vault during post office cellar excavation. Westminster electric committee estimates yearly plant operation at $1,930 with startup around $10,000. Hugh W. Ashwood and Mary B. Robertson of Frederick County wed in Winchester at noon today.
A 1938 sketch of John D. Rockefeller senior highlights his talent for avoiding worry. It cites his poem on worry printed for friends and recalls the Standard Oil antitrust case. The tale credits calm self-assurance as key to longevity and success.
Judy Rogers, New York heiress, works as social secretary to Abbey Boland in a coastal manor. A love triangle unfolds as Judy observes Abbey’s engagement to a titled Count while Ronald Birrell, a Tennessee attorney, courts her. a Sunday church visit and candle intrigue set the mood for a finale to be continued.
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