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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists publication details and rates for Winchester Virginia including daily except Sunday, carrier prices in advance, and classified ad rates. It notes Associated Press membership and public notice policies, ending with a Psalm verse.
The Petersburg Progress Index recalls Senator Glass in a Baconian theory moment about the Shakespeare authorship amid debate sparked by Nevins and other scholars. It notes historical belief in Shakespeare’s authorship and the later rise of Baconian, Oxfordian, and alternative theories.
The Baltimore Evening Sun reports a debate among editors on the four greatest novels. Names mentioned include Don Quixote, War and Peace, Madame Bovary, Huckleberry Finn, Crime and Punishment, The Bridge of Dreams, and Return of the Native, with varied opinions on which titles deserve top status.
Members recall personal picks from Cabell to Scott including Figures of Earth Ivanhoe and Treasure Island. The chat shifts to reminiscences with David Copperfield Quo Vadis and The Little Minister as popular mentions as the discussion stalls.
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, urges a six hour day and thirty hour week with no pay reduction. He argues the plan could curb unemployment but warns most businesses could not absorb the extra hours and notes past unions have trimmed pay to shorten hours.
A robust Scotch man donated blood to a patient at a hospital. The patient paid him $50 for a pint and $25 for a sid pint but the scene ended with gratitude despite the surplus of blood ending in thanks rather than payment.
A Philadelphia man constructs a wood miniature swing band that does not play music, yet stands as a faithful reproduction.
Mrs Margaret Williams wife of J Hunter Williams died at her home on Millwood Avenue yesterday. Baltimore Conference met in Brad dock Street Church and voted to unify two Methodist branches. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jolliffe invited those interested to inspect their blooming dahlias.
Five years ago Kathryn McCartney traveling to police court testimony collides with a bread truck and must testify in two cases. Forest Jones, 14, son of Robert and Mrs. Jones, to represent Frederick county Junior Red Cross regionally. Edwin and Mrs. Hopkins celebrate birth of a daughter on October 5.
A reader questions service answers trivia from Caldecott Medal to steam plant details. It notes Animals of the Bible, Frederick Lathrop, and various facts about Maryland, scars, Father Cats, arthritis, colored diamonds, and early lecture fees.
A fragmented wartime column notes a poem like line about Scott's scrap book and a numerical shift. It suggests a late stage change two weeks after an initial phase showing a downward trend and a developing hump.
Large five color map showing old and new boundaries prior to Austria Germany annexation aims to aid understanding of Europe's crisis. Includes statistical information and appeals for purchase ten cents postpaid through The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J Haskin.
Noel overhears Nick's plan to marry her on a ship for conquest and escape. A pursuing, dust‑choked chase ends when Julian rescues Noel and defeats Nick, who speeds away as Julian reveals his protection and offers to take Noel home.
Washington observers hunt for the anonymous spokesman who warned business to curb sabre rattling. He accuses business of distorting Roosevelt’s efforts, cites regional TVA rivals, and stresses tax burden perceptions as proof of miscommunication between government and private industry.
Miss Lucy Kurtz is reelected state registrar of the U D C at the annual convention in Alexandria. Eugene B. Cooper is elected president of the Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts. Miss Erica Pochon and Lieut Francis Mentz wed at St John’s Catholic Church in Front Royal.
The General Assembly unanimously endorses Judge T W Harrison for the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia with backing from the Wine Bar Association. Authorities find a moonshine box labeled apples bound for Rileysville. Walter Capper recovers from bicycle collision injuries.
Forty years ago business leaders in Winchester debated protesting the location of a new post office on Dr. Baker's Market and Water streets lot. John McIntosh and others planned to rejoin the Third War Regiment in Richmond. Six American soldiers died of smallpox in Manila recently. many locals contracted illnesses.
The Star argues for cautious budget planning, urging Winchester Council to keep taxes low while funding investments that boost growth. It notes real estate values rose in 1939 and housing expanded, contending tax rate level is secondary to long term community progress.
An Open Forum letter notes property assessments drive city budgeting, comparing taxes at $4,000 with $1.20 rate and $3,000 with $1.60 rate to yield $48. It cites Main Street values from Water to Piccadilly at $200 per foot and Water to Cork at $54 per foot, urging council focus on assessment levels and tree maintenance. Written by J. H. Seal Jr of Winchester on October 5, 1938.
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