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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1936
Page
4
The notice lists John N Garner as vice presidential candidate and Carter Glass for U S Senate along with A Willis Robertson for the House of Representatives. The document presents a political slate highlighting candidates for national office.
A column contrasts North Carolina state and local debt levels with Virginia’s pay as you go highway plan, noting higher NC debt but greater property value. It also discusses Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson divorce headlines, judging British taste and royal constraints on marriage choices.
Cumberland Evening Times reports a discussion by the Biological Survey and National Parks Service on the cuckoo bird. They describe the bird as astute not crazy claiming it exploits cars as larders and tricks other birds into feeding its young, noting the fine line between cunning and laziness.
In Roanoke Times notes, reporters discuss potential effects on the English monarchy if King Edward remains or faces succession, weighing political and public reactions in a speculative editorial tone.
Cumberland Evening Times notes the New York Transit Commission's finding that bus exhaust odors are aldehyde gases not carbon monoxide. These fumes irritate eyes noses and throats but are not deadly. with better ventilation they may be reduced. Trucks taxis and private cars emit similar fumes requiring regulation to keep highways free of odor.
The Little Theatre presents Private Lives as its latest show. School authorities appeal for shoes and old clothes to aid needy county children. A. B. C. officials report Virginians spent over two million dollars on alcohol in the fiscal year. Dr William J Showalter, a noted writer and publisher, visits Washington as the Navy conducts large scale maneuvers off Port Said.
A five year old note recalls Al Capone facing a 17 year term for tax evasion. The item ties to a broader stale news frame with other historical references and a memorial tone toward Edison as his body lies at his home.
The humorist lampoons modern chain stores that blend groceries meats and drugs into single outlets. A customer asks for car chains in a general store and complains about slippery driving, while a clerk replies with a generic chain product.
Adolph Ochs owner of the New York Times asks Lexington Lee Chapel to be made fireproof. A Cedar Creek battlefield marker is unveiled in a fitting ceremony. Apple growers are asked to donate a car of fruit to Philadelphia schools and hospitals. Lynchburg hosts Virginia Knights Templar. Twenty five years ago Gov Mann predicts suffrage for Virginia women within ten years. Two Hatfields die in a gun battle after a quarrel in Harwood West Virginia. Youth kills a fierce eagle near Martinsburg. Power lines planned from Stourton to Waynesboro and traction service planned. Harry C Stuart expected to face no opponent in Democratic gubernatorial race.
Rains end California forest fires and save a $1,000,000 lettuce crop in Salinas Valley. Fires being quenched by rain, snow, and cooler weather. three lives lost last Friday. If warm weather resumes, rapid growth may cause lettuce heads to burst, ruining the harvest.
A compact guide urges improving letter writing with the HANDY LETTER WRITER. It promises accepted standards and model forms for all kinds of correspondence and offers a sample booklet for ten cents to cover cost and handling.
A collection of Q and A items covers monarchy marriage rules water content in dried fruit smoking habits origin of the word Teton and more. It notes Miss Harriet Monroe founder of Poetry Magazine died at 76 and details on Ernie Schaaf death after a boxing match. It also provides figures on Washington payrolls O Henry finds Jamestown Exposition dates and Minnesota cooperatives.
Central Press reports pundits foresee a tight election with Democrats more confident than Republicans. Roosevelt's large bloc of southern electoral votes makes victory likely, while Hoover's unpopularity and past campaign missteps remain concerns for GOP strategists.
A satirical column mocks domestic life and politics with jests about Japanese dishwashing holidays, a New York girl’s boxing claim, football referees, and a chorus of political quips. It lampoons democracy in jest and media punditry with lightfare humor.
On a Detroit to New York trip Wayne Adams pursues Gay Elwell with apologies and plans. He boasts of a factory deal and success while Gay, wary and hurt, resists a rushed marriage but agrees to a future together. They flirt atop the train and scheme a Belle Isle Detroit wedding despite past quarrels. Finis.
Kenmore New York villagers recall an annual memorial at the Evangelical and Reformed Church as firemen in full dress uniforms march to the service. An alarm rang and the crew rushed to a blaze scene then resumed their program with minimal damage.
A special rally service is planned at White Hall Methodist Church on Sunday night October 25 at 7 45. Dorothy Clarke Wilson's drama The Lost Church will be presented by Bunker Hill West Virginia Sunday School members. Eleven Charar Children of White Hall will lead the worship portion.
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