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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia. The notice lists subscription rates for one year six months three months and one month in advance by mail and by carrier with pricing details.
The text reflects a biblical verse about trust in divine protection from Psalm 20 7. It contrasts trusting chariots and horses with remembering the name of the Lord our God. The line emphasizes faith over worldly power.
The Times-Herald recalls Mason City tragedy where seven students and two teachers and a bus driver died when a train struck a wooden bus. The piece urges foolproof grade crossings and continued caution as railways cross roads locally and nationwide.
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch reports a movement among residents, likely Jewish, to convert Palestine into a crown colony. The article contrasts self governing dominions with League of Nations membership to crown colonies under British control, governed by a Colonial Secretary and lacking responsible local government.
A British royal commission urges dividing Palestine into sovereign Jewish and Arab states after failing to reach a lasting Arab Jewish accord. A small portion near sacred sites would stay under British control, with wider mandate aims to expand British rule.
Helen Keller, released from illness, inspires a year of educational and uplift activities for the 63500 blind in the United States. The American Foundation for the Blind sponsors the tribute drive to extend her work and shift public attitudes toward the blind.
The Berlin view sees the Belgium non aggression pact as a sign of Nazi peace intent and a rebuke to President Roosevelt. Yet the writer notes postwar treaties are fragile and points out Germany would likely strike by air if it attacked France or England, not needing Belgium.
The national Girl Scouts organization announced a Savannah Georgia convention plan for a new program emphasizing homemaking nature study outdoor pursuits community service arts and crafts music dancing health and safety. The move aims to develop achievement and power though many girls seek boyfriends more than self improvement and dates are pursued over inquiries into birds and other topics.
Mrs. Wallis Simpson accuses her husband in an English hotel as she seeks a divorce with a friend of King Edward mentioned. Philip R. Fowle is named secretary-treasurer of the State Association of Cleaners and Dyers. Game Wardens face quail-season enforcement. Pingley to handle law duties. Lions Club knee hits two for high league score.
A Lee Cobb is elected commander of the Winchester Post Veterans of Foreign Wars. Cedar Creek near Marlboro is reviewed by consultants to study methods for enlarging the water system. Daniel Kirby of Clarke County is given 18 years in a Maryland state prison for murdering his wife. Nancy C Bowers of Halethorpe Md is engaged to Laurens P Jones.
Soft winter wheat remains in markets at 1.34 per unit. Locust Pin factory in Front Royal destroyed by fire, losses around 60000 with partial insurance. John Madigan Sr dies after shotgun and gunfire by son Leo, who faces double murder charges for killing Robert. Cotillon dances at Winchester Country Club end with a Halloween party marking the season.
Twenty five years ago L Bunting halfback stars in the 8 V A defeat of Beall High School Frostburg Maryland 39 to 0. Miss Dellinger new Cross Junction teacher leaves weekend not returning for two weeks then gathers her clothes she had been married and quits teaching. Former US Army officers who campaigned in the valley visit Winchester area for several days. Civic League works on a petition to bar keeping pigs inside city limits.
E C Jordan popular proprietor and Democrat nominee for State Legislature from this county falls down back stairs injuring his arm. Electoral board reports 1 330 qualified voters in the city. Hotel Evans to be electrified with a new Edison dynamo installed behind the building.
On October 27, 1904, New York inaugurates its first subway line, a milestone in urban transit as the city opens a rapid underground route spanning key boroughs and transforming commuting patterns for thousands of riders.
Article urges girls to pursue practical skills and talents over pursuit of boys. It argues popularity comes from homemaking, sports, dancing, and musical gifts, not mere beauty. It cautions against wax doll stereotypes and highlights that men value real ability and competence.
A Walt Disney Enterprises sales rep told Direct Mail Advertising Association delegates that Mickey Mouse Donald Duck and friends helped lift morale during the depression. The Three Little Pigs song nearly became a national theme in 1933 and annual Mickey merchandise sales reached 37 million dollars, fueling profits and amusement alike.
Martin J. Reimer, 21, announced intent to wed Marjorie Young, 18, then returned with Elbert May Jones, 21, and Mills Jones for a similar notice. After the waiting period all parties appeared to obtain licenses.
A reader Q and A column covers diverse topics from history and science. It cites termites destroying Jamestown, Lincoln and Jefferson anecdotes, canal history, the Empire State Building tower visitors, and early 20th century curiosities with concise answers from multiple contributors.
Tim Kennedy plans a Saturday tennis party inviting Alma Shepherd and others to boost social ties after her dental visit he seeks to invite Mower and Phyllis Grantley as potential partners while juggling Esther's expectations. The story sketches Kennedy's careful social calculations and his day’s routine at the surgery including Adams the valet and preparations for multiple patients.
Washington observers weigh the influence of Marriner Eccles head of the Federal Reserve with Kennedy of the maritime commission sharing views on surplus profits tax. The piece notes Eccles past crises handling, debates on reserve requirements, and potential shifts in power among advisers including Sprague and Ickes influence on regional TVA planning.
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