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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1936

Page

4

Winchester Star Ad Rates and Publication Details

The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription and advertising rates including carrier and mail options. It notes display and memorial ad pricing, deadlines for display ads, and lists national representatives. John N. Garner is named for Vice‑President.

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Fragmentary Bible Verse Folio Mentioned

Partial OCR text shows a religious quote about wealth and mercy with a biblical reference to Job. The readable portion is fragmentary and lacks coherent event or person names to anchor a fuller summary.

November election call urging straight Democratic ticket

An editorial urges Virginians to vote on Tuesday November 3rd and back Franklin D. Roosevelt for President James N. Garner for Vice President Carter Glass for U S Senator A Willis Robertson and Clifton A Woodrum in the 6th district. It praises the administration and asks citizens with reasonable minds to vote the straight Democratic ticket.

Franklin D. Roosevelt United States James N. Garner Carter Glass United States Senate A. Willis Robertson Clifton A. Woodrum Virginia United States Congress

Antarctic Wealth in Arctic Venture Raises Soviet Claims

Soviet centralization drives Arctic production with growing gold coal oil trappers fisheries and canneries. Rear Admiral Byrd claims vast Antarctic land for exploration while noting harsh weather. US interest may study Russian methods for potential profit and future development.

Charlottesville Arctic United States Russia Byrd Antarctic Ebing Interi

Dodds Expresses View On Democracy And Grace

The statement attributed to William Harold Dodds asserts that democracy functions only when the parties can win or concede with equal grace. It emphasizes public and private life tied to the acceptability of differing opinions.

Daily Press William Harold Dodds

Manners and fair play begin at home and in school

The excerpt argues that respect for others and good sportsmanship are essential to peaceful international relations and successful governance. It stresses that manners must be taught from childhood and continued through school and college, warning that neglect leads to ill manners and future trouble. It cites Lord Chesterfield on manners adorn knowledge.

Lord Chesterfield

Let the Communists Talk and Defend Our Government

The Ledger Dispatch argues against suppressing Earl Browder and Communist speech in Indiana. It contends government should endure criticism by lawful means and reject force to silence opponents, noting Virginia and England permit such speech and warning suppression risks weakening democracy.

Earl Browder Terre Haute Indiana Ledger-Dispatch Earl Browders Virginia England

Labor shortage may delay local airport plans

Labor short ages threaten progress on a local airport project as organizers expect delays. Meanwhile Liverpool market for Virginia apples shows strong demand and steady prices.

Liverpool Virginia

Will Rogers' Humorous Story and a Scotchman's Estate Suit

A tale recounts a large probate dispute over a Scotchman's estate. Lawyers clashed in court with parties admitting key facts while disputing terms of the will and alleged fees.

Will Rogers

Uncertain Will Case Trial Hears Witnesses and Letter Stamp Clue

In a peculiarly evolving court dispute, lawyers challenge the timing of a death and a will change. A Scotch financial adviser testified that the victim Sandy died abruptly, noting an uncancelled stamp on a day’s letter suggesting hurried action. Meanwhile, farmers discuss tax and policy adjustments as Marines arrive in Addis Ababa and Hull leads U.S. officials abroad.

Pees Scotchman Sandy American News Features, Inc Ae Sautchman

Answers From The Evening Star Quiz Broad Inquiries

Reader asked about many items from The Evening Star including政治 figures, parade counts, symbols, actor James Stewart height, bicycle travelers from Buenos Aires, Schubert's parents, Roosevelt Raceway details, leap year origin, American Legion Auxiliary president, eye defect photophobia, Madame Cresswell, Father Coughlin, and early American canning. The piece presents Q and A style responses with names, places, dates and numbers.

Five Years Ago Trainer James Rowe Dies

A clipped obituary notes trainer James Rowe Jr dies cutting a tribute to noted horse care. The piece references industry memories and a memorial tone for a respected figure in racing circles.

James Rowe, Jr Wheels of Industry Thomas A. Edison Bishop Freeman Washington Armstead C. Gordon Staunton

Samuel Funkhouser Rescues Boys in Jamaica Bay

Twenty five years ago Samuel A Funkhouser a native of this section saved three small boys from drowning at Jamaica Long Island The report notes his act as a local hero with the rescue forming a historic memory.

Roosevelt Raceway Westbury Long Island Samuel A. Funkhouser Jamaica Frederick County George Crisman Pennsylvania John Armstrong Chaloner Charlottesville

A Winchester tribute to Mamie Russell Gardner Brown

The Star recalls Mary Russell Mamie as a time famed beauty of Winchester Virginia a gracious beloved figure who touched many with kindness and charm. The piece notes her beauty noted by a Russian grand duke and her memorable wedding day as neighbors remember a generous life well lived.

Madame Cresswell Duke of Buckingham Shadwell Cresswell Clerkenwell Bridewell Gardner Brown New York Mamie Russell Winchester Virginia America Mary Russell Mamie

War's What at a Gore

Senate committee chair Augustine Lonergan proposes government financing of campaigns for both sides to curb corruption. Critics warn it could bias power, invite manipulation, and leave loopholes in defining expenditures while private donations remain hard to track.

Charles P. Stewart Central Press Washington, D. C Augustine Lonergan Senate Committee On

Telling Me! Bry William Britt humor column reel

A humor column lists quips on alimony clubs forget me nots and ads for wine. It lightly riffs on football attendance Einstein fashion and travel quirks while noting season changes and oddities in everyday life.

Silhouette Enforced Severe French Finances In Crisis

A fragment notes a silhouette figure who imposed strict economies on France national finances, described as a cabinet official with enemies alleging ulterior motives. The text links fiscal restraint to political contention, highlighting claims of frugality and centralized control during a tense period.

Ganeus Silhouette Ettenne DE

Flowers at Her Feet in Park Avenue Party Tease

In a sunlit Park Avenue penthouse, Kathleen Crosby plots to set Alix Carey up with her cousin Kim Preston as they chase a sea-born romance. Alix, sheltered by heritage but lonely, arrives early and sparks his interest, while Kathleen cautions Kim not to charm the wary heiress.

Kathleen Crosby Kim Preston Sailor New York Katren Kim Kathleen Alix Helen of Troy Alix Carey Fifth Avenue Staten Island Park Avenue Royal Flying Corps Mummie Dad Bairdsvale Carey Dora Carey Dora Real Estage Sayren Coulton Advertising

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