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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1937

Page

4

Classifieds and memorials rate card notice

Classifieds two cents per line with minimum forty cents. memorials priced at one fifty for four stanzas. cards of thanks at one seventy five cents. Display ads must be in by 10 A M. Transient rate forty two cents per inch. National ads rep Tenney Woodward. AP member rights noted.

Tenney, Woodward and Company, Inc New York Detroit Kansas City San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Losles Associated Press

Alcohol the Deceiver Proverb Quotation Emphasis

A Bible verse from Proverbs 20 1 echoes warning about wine and strong drink as deceivers. The text cautions that those who are misled by intoxicants lack wisdom and self control.

Tax Exempt Bonds and Sixteenth Amendment Debate

The article traces the Sixteenth Amendment ratification and the Supreme Court ruling on tax exemptions for government bonds. It discusses proposals by Dr. Butler and others to seek a new court ruling, and notes Byrd’s push for independent accounting and cost critiques of resettlement projects amid President Roosevelt's reorganizational plans.

Cleveland Supreme Court of the United States Sixty-First Congress Congress Connecticut Rhode Island Utah Virginia Richard Evelyn Byrd Supreme Court United States Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Treasury Butler Rosewell Magill the Treasury Byrd Edwins. Corwin Princeton Ogden Mills Hoover Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon Roosevelt Tugwell Wallace Byrd's Statements. Mr. Wallace Resettlement Division Comptroller’s Office General Accounting Division Washington Senate Comptroller’s Department

Byrd Scores Twice in Helena Pork Barrel Note

Senator Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia drew attention in Helena Montana with two scoring remarks on pork barrel projects, startling observers and signaling a shift in his approach to federal spending.

Helena Mont Harry Flood Byrd Virginia

Memorial for Thomas Jefferson debated with Virginia options

The Petersburg Progress Index discusses memorial options for Thomas Jefferson, weighing a University of Virginia foundation against a Washington memorial. It notes Monticello and Virginia Capitol as existing tributes and suggests a UVA foundation as fitting, though some insist on a Washington memorial.

Petersburg Thomas Jefferson University of Virginia Washington National Capitol Monticello Little Mountain Richmond Virginia University University of Virginia Foundation Jefferson

Visibility for drivers in Cumberland traffic study

The Cumberland Times discusses night driving hazards from poor visibility and urges better street lighting and lighter pavement tones. It notes black asphalt and tar coated brick reduce visibility versus clean concrete, advocating practical lightening of street surfaces for safer night driving.

Yankees clinch 1937 World Series in sixth game

The 1937 World Series saw the Yankees defeat the Giants 13 to 5 in game six before the smallest crowd in the event's history. James A. Farley adds Burr P. Harrison to Roosevelt electors council as local head. Marlene Dietrich named Hollywood's most beautiful actress by Gleason. Local Red Cross dedicates a Highway First Aid Station at Mrs. W. B. Stine's Berryville avenue home.

Yankees Giants James A. Farley National Democratic Committee Burr P. Harrison Roosevelt Electors Council Marlene Dietrich Hollywood Gleason Red Cross W. B. Stine Berryville Avenue

Prohibition Defense by Bishop Cannon at Baltimore Conference

Bishop James Cannon Jr leader of the Southern Methodist Church defends prohibition before the 148th annual Baltimore Conference. Two inches of snow blankets Elkins West Virginia as festival opening day proceeds. Charles Harper vice president of the common council to speak at Women’s Civic League meeting.

James Cannon, Jr Southern Methodist Church Baltimore Elkins W. Va Charles Harper Common Council Women's Civic League

Local events planned for 100th B and O Railroad anniversary

Andrew Bell organizes a special train trip for citizens to attend the B and O Railroad centennial fair. School children will join the excursion. In Baltimore Frank Miccile of Winchester Fruit Store sustains multiple hand fractures after striking a thief on the head. Worth Brill, a local mechanic, is treated for a head wound after an assault and robbery on South Kent street. The will of David Brooks leaves his entire estate to Aaron Harper.

Andrew Bell Iron Horse Frank Miccile Winchester Fruit Store Loudoun Street Baltimore Worth Brill South Kent Street David Brooks Aaron Harper

Fast electric trains hit Piedmont line extension toward Bluemont

Twenty five years ago electric trains began running on the converted Piedmont line from Washington to Leesburg with plans to reach Bluemont. S. V. A. won its season opener 28 to 3 against R. M. A. Rev. R. E. Richardson, longtime U B Church pastor, is transferred to Cumberland, Md., after the Martinsburg annual conference and a new $30,000 church is dedicated there. Miss Betty Muir visits White Post and attends a Medilla dance hosted by the E. S. Meades.

Piedmont Washington Leesburg Bluemont R. E. Richardson U. B Cumberland Martinsburg New Betty Muir Emmett Stuart White Post Medilla E. S. Meades

Fifty Years Ago Highlights At Hart Hotel Scene

A large crowd of young men gathered after the Cuban Gaiety Girls revue at the Hart Hotel and the local auditorium. The water department reports over seven million gallons pumped last month. Excavations for W L McCann residence on Amherst Street near completion. An editorial urges a city electric system benefiting private homes.

Hart Hotel Water Department W. L. McCann Amherst Street

Street Sign Lighting and House Number Clarity Urged

A civic notice stresses proper street sign lighting and clear house numbers to aid nighttime readability and daylight visibility. It warns that driver distraction in city traffic leads to many wrecks when locating streets or houses during travel.

Virginia tourism ranked sixth among states in trade

Richmond news leader reports Chairman Wilbur Hall of the Conservation Commission notes Virginia ranks sixth in tourist trade and could reach first with proper funding. He says tourism is already a major industry and will require planning and social adjustments as visitor numbers grow, aiming for Virginians to be good hosts.

Richmond Wilbur Hall The Conservation Commission Virginia Keyserling

The Star's Open Forum Thanks Readers for Brass Tacks Lesson

Reader from Methodist Home, Athersburg, Md thanks The Star for Brass Tacks Sunday School lesson appearing in Friday's paper so it reaches in time for Sunday. Expresses appreciation to editor for timely lesson notes.

the Star Methodist Ho Home Athersburg, Md

Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin

A quiz from Haskin’s column covers topics from radio voice acting to climate in Puerto Rico and the deep lakes, noting also ships, towers, and notable figures. It lists questions and concise answers on subjects including education, wine pairings, the Statue of Freedom, 4-H clubs, measles, iceberg formation, and the Empire State Building.

Cable of world trade tensions hangs over Washington

Washington reviews a growing global cable of trade blockades and financial maneuvers linking China, Britain, and the United States. Officials discuss the risk to recovery as British actions and a looming Far East crisis push toward policy responses and potential embargoes. A sabotage case on a major U.S. warship and the upcoming visit of the Duke of Windsor add domestic intrigue to the international strains.

North American Newspaper Alliance, Inc Washington United States Far East China Morgenthau Frederick Phillips Great Britain Japan Duke of Windsor State Department Labor Perkins Empire

Windswept Tryst in Mougins Ends With a Truth

Mari and Alec share a fleeting idyll atop the Mougins church tower as thoughts of marriage and future careers collide. Alec reveals he is married, shattering Mari’s hopes and prompting a pragmatic end to their holiday affair.

Mougins Mari Alec

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