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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists editor Byrd Jr and publishing company details from Winchester Virginia. Subscriptions rates are referenced but not specified in readable text.
Advertising rates listed with minimum charge 25 cents for copy and 10 cents per counted line for cards of thanks. Display ads with border around 10 must be in this office by 9 PM the day before publication. Transient rate 45 cents per inch. Rates on application by the company in multiple cities.
A devotional note references Acts 1 8 stating believers will receive power after the Holy Spirit comes upon them. The citation emphasizes divine empowerment guiding Christian witness and mission.
In Tacoma Harold Ickes criticizes Senator Carter Glass prompting sharp Virginia reaction. The Danville Register notes Glass's reply, calling Ickes a common blackguard and lie, praising Glass's enduring wit and fiery battleground tongue.
The Baltimore Sun notes rising quarrels between the AFL and CIO may echo inside the CIO as Homer Martin's aides push for control. John L. Lewis faces demands to keep peace while factions threaten union discipline finances and cohesion.
The piece argues that self perception among skilled, semi skilled, and unskilled workers sustains individual status and resists general class lumping. It cites John L. Lewis and the A P of L as learning this lesson, suggesting it may advance organized labor more than any law or NLRB decision.
In Maryland the party primary process may enable Senator Tydings to win the nomination despite not securing a majority of votes. Georgia Senator George is favored to win the Democratic renomination, while Maryland’s delegate apportionment weakens Baltimore and Eastern Shore areas. The system could tilt toward Tydings with favorable district representation.
C Ridgely White joins the J W Arthur insurance office here and shows interest in business. Farmers Bank and Trust Co in Charles Town West Virginia closes and assistant cashier J R Russell is sought on embezzlement charges. Parking and traffic regulations undergo drastic tentative changes by councilmen at a second reading.
Ten years ago relatives and friends gather at Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Hicks home in Stephens City. Housewives from Winchester and Frederick County attend a Gas Co cooking school as wheat sells for 1.30 and eggs at 31 cents a dozen on local markets.
Twenty five years ago the Winchester Public School opened the 44th session with 550 pupils enrolled. Prof. N. D. Cool served as principal. Miss Elisan Brown, 87, a member of a pioneer valley family, died at her Apple Pie Ridge home. Cavalry officers held a camp party with outdoor dancing near brigade HQ. H. H. Baker advertised Crimson Clover, Alfalfa and Timothy Seeds for sale.
Forty years ago a runaway horse and wagon belonging to August Richard cause a collision with the Sarah Zane hose carriage. City delegates C H Hardy C M Gibbens and A C Brown are elected to the 7th district Republican convention. Charles Riddler and Miss Bertie Harman wed at local church. The Steele sisters host friends at their father Alexander Steele’s home.
A compilation of trivia covering travel in Death Valley visitation figures, WPA housekeeping aides, railroad taxes, and the head of the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Includes Yosemite Fall heights, young swan names, Jack Johnson reign, Dionne quintuplets access rules, blood donor milestones, Mark Twain on death reports, Rose Parade float timing, and golf championship weight changes.
Government produced bulletin explains practical, low cost ant control for homes and lawns. Entices readers to mail five cents for a booklet with enlarged photographs and pest handling guidance, directed by Information Bureau director Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C.
Noel, a would be dancer at Nick Luigi s Peacock, navigates love with Dr Julian Paige while fending off Luigi s advances Laurie Evans, Noel s friend, reports Julian s interest. Chris Landes, a refined rival dancer, hints at a plan to help Noel escape her precarious situation as the night ends with tension and a cliffhanger.
Washington observers note roiling politics as Roosevelt purges in South Carolina Maryland and Virginia loom over primary season. Critics warn of stalled progress with the Senate while speculation grows on Garner's possible national return and hidden opposition plots.
Noel dines quietly on Main Street then goes to the Peacock where fewer dancers crowd the floor. She notices Maida back and Nick's patience as Noel dances with Chris, who confesses a crush while praising her looks and charm.
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