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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1937
Page
4
For City Treasurer W A Baker for Commissioner for Revenue C P McVicar for Clerk of Corporation Court Walter M Shade. Rules for Right Living urge putting away bitterness wrath anger clamor and evil speaking and to be kind tenderhearted forgiving one another as God forgives.
In the upcoming Virginia election next Tuesday the Democratic nominee James H. Price is urged to win a large unanimous vote. The piece emphasizes Price’s strong primary support and calls on every voter to cast ballots for him to ensure Virginia receives an outstanding administration.
The Scottsville News reports Young Bristow, a Middlesex county Virginia farmer, won the Star Farmer of America title and a $500 prize. His run-down 200 acre farm now profits while he reminds readers farming offers independence, satisfaction, and outdoor rewards beyond dollars.
Danville Register notes Gijon loss gives Franco control of half of Spain and enables a three front push toward Madrid. Mussolini backs insurgents with troops and munitions, threatening France and Britain to stall action. Observers call it a Gettysburg moment for the Loyalists amid international bluff and disarmament debates.
A figure registers a notable achievement for self-benefit and shows Virginia possesses untold wealth in its soil. The assertion underscores a distinct service to Virginia, highlighting the state's potential despite past abuses of its land.
King Edward informs Parliament the British government has spared no effort to curb brutality in the Spanish war. Alf Landon campaigns through Virginia, stopping at Clifton Forge on his way to St. Louis. Dr George H Heist, Virginia Dental Society member, dies of heart ailment. Schuyler Larkin debuts in Winchester in The Torch Bearers at the Little Theatre.
The article notes P P Pilcher city manager spoke at the International City Manager's Association convention in Cincinnati about Winchester water supply and local history. It also references related items including tax savings from county road maintenance, and local public safety notices.
Forty years ago, over 400 people attended dedication services at the New Opequon Church in Kernstown. Rev. Dr. H. M. White recounts the churchs history. A baby boy is born to a gypsy family camping north of town for the winter. A fox is killed by a small dog owned by George Cooley near the Sash factory. Improvements begin on the office of J. Correll Commissioner of Revenue on Rouss Avenue.
A historic report notes the Great Fire of October 30 1841 heavily damaging the Tower of London bell tower. The blaze disrupted royal spaces and prompted emergency response by city authorities.
The State Department of Agriculture chemistry division analyzes samples but inspectors only scratch the surface of all drugs shipped in the state. Mr. Winne urges a testing laboratory for the State Board of Pharmacy, arguing the need to verify drug safety beyond limited label checks. The ABC Board already runs a liquor testing lab, making the proposal seem reasonable if cost is manageable.
Secretary Winne of the State Board of Pharmacy earns praise for locating and destroying bottles of a dangerous drug. Dr. Morris Fishbein cites US deaths linked to the elixir, while Virginia physicians reportedly caused one fatal case. The incident fuels calls for a state agency to test drugs before sale in Virginia.
The column notes Belgian Prime Minister Paul van Zeeland resigns amid fascist attacks linking irregularities at the National Bank to their political aims. It also discusses U S stock market policy shifts and their effect on the October market slide, with details on margin requirements, figures, and potential recovery factors.
A compilation of Q and A on diverse topics. Land reclamation along the Hudson River yields 132 acres with $23 760 000 assessed value. Other entries cover antique watches in Virginia, birth control term origin, naval captain quarters, British royalty visit to India, burlap protection for transplanted trees, Gyre naming, Angelus Temple founding, history of applause, and a national cornhusking contest date in Marshall Missouri.
Tim Kennedy hosts a tennis party for Esther and new client Alma Shepherd. Amid flirtations and social jokes, Alma shines on court while Kennedy studies her and plans a private garden tour. The gathering reveals ambitions, rivalries, and evolving tensions. The tale continues.
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