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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1936
Page
4
A historical religious fragment centers on the line from Job 33:4 praising God as creator and breath of life. The text emphasizes divine authorship and life given by the Almighty, reflecting devotional language.
The Richmond Times Dispatch honors James Couzens as a passionate ally of the New Deal and Michigan’s public spirit, noting his wealth of philanthropy and reform efforts. It urges Virginians to reelect A Willis Robertson, praising his district service, conservation focus, and commitment to farmers as he seeks a third term.
Clarke Courier highlights Major A Willis Robertson as a model representative from Virginia seventhdistrict. The piece notes his election in 1932 and successive re elections through 1936, praising his leadership for farmers and his service in Washington in the U S House of Representatives.
Local Red Cross begins a drive to remove dangerous spots in homes tied to one third of fatal mishaps. William Green is re elected president of the A F of L. Miss Virginia Boyd prepares sets for Private Lives stage play to open November 1. D J Howard leads Virginia boys delegation to National Future Farmers Congress in Kansas City. Windows broken in Helena by severe earth tremors.
Five years past Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes showed rapid health decline. A 106 year old African American resident dies in Washington Court House Ohio. Sarah Zane fire ball improvement ordered. Lefty Grove named most valuable player in the American League. Virginia highways see over 19 million dollars spent within the year.
Ten years ago Queen Marie of Roumania visited Columbia University while U S Marines guarded U S Mails in Washington after a string of daring mail robberies. Senator Carter Glass planned to release a book on Colonel House and the city council backed a Sunday dispensing ordinance for drinks candies and tobacco. Winchester and Clarke Garden Club prepared for a flower show at the George Washington Hotel.
Prof James Cary of Stephens City dies in Harrisonburg. A fast car crashes into a horse and buggy near Bunker Hill as the horse bolts. A Virginia Medical Society member advocates an institutional retreat for drunkards. Taft proclaims Thursday November 30 as Thanksgiving Day. Local schools undergo fumigation to guard against diphtheria.
A Will Rogers humorous tale questions whether brides can cook today. A husband visits his new wife and finds burnt pork chops. She jokes she used ointment guaranteed to cure burns, claiming it rushed preparation but may not have helped.
Rep William Lemke of North Dakota Union Party accuses the current administration of selling out the nation to international bankers. He condemns brain trusters for raising tax burdens and outlines a Union Party plan including a central bank of issue to refinance government and mortgage indebtedness.
Federal officers say George Elliott Wilkinson 42 Houston Texas was arrested in Omaha on charges of using the mails to defraud. Operating as Dr H L Miles he allegedly took 150 from Miss Roberta Ridley of Southampton County on August 12 1935 promising to remove cancerous growth from her eye. Accomplice Herbert Crangle remains at large.
A condensed guide to parliamentary rules of order for meetings. It explains formation of organizations, officer and committee duties, sample constitution, by laws and minutes, and suggests readers keep the booklet for use at formal meetings. Send ten cents to cover cost and handling.
On October 27 1904 the New York subway commenced service marking a landmark in urban transit. The opening connected downtown Manhattan to uptown districts, inaugurating a rapid transit era.
The bulldog known as Dutch was jailed after growling and baring teeth when police arrested his owner C. H. Hosler for reckless driving. Hosler secured release for both by paying a $25 bond.
Reader Q A covers the Prohibition Party vice president Claude A Watson plus questions on snuff use medical term for nosebleed state clubs and Ruth Etting marriage. Includes notes on Treasure Island title change Aaron Burr Tammany leadership and Azores belong to Portugal and other facts.
Cardinal Pacelli, papal secretary of state, visited Washington and spoke briefly at the National Press Club luncheon. He urged prayers for world peace and avoided discussing Vatican relations with the United States, while his tall dignified presence and multilingual skill impressed observers.
The column riffs on a zipper treaty to hint at fragile peace efforts and mocks current politics. It notes American schools lag Europe in teaching tools like gas mask use and the wartime mood plus G O P vice candidate Knox speaks frequently. A biographer calls Hitler stubborn with a recognizable mustache.
Alix Carey comes to New York to work in advertising and befriends Kathleen Crosb. She wins a slogan contest at her agency and is promoted to the copy department under John Sayre. A rising social circle and a bold advertising plan with Warner Fabric draw her into a promising future.
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