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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists its editor Kap Byrd Jr and publication at Winchester Virginia with second class matter status. It shows subscription rates by carrier for one year four dollars and fifty cents, six months two dollars twenty six cents, three months one dollar twenty, and one month forty cents.
Classified and display advertising terms released by the company outline word rates per word with a 25 cent minimum, 10 cent cards of thanks, and 45 cent per inch transient display rate. Copy must be in by 9 PM the prior day. Isaiah 30 15 provides a strength message.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot calls for regulation rather than total suppression of gambling at Virginia Beach to protect improvident crowds especially youths. It argues for strict enforcement of existing laws, noting a shift toward leniency is unlikely and bets may hinder resort development but law should stand.
The piece discusses President Roosevelt's past support for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904 and his stated preference for a liberal Republican over a reactionary Democrat. It analyzes potential realignment rooted in principles rather than party labels and notes the practical hurdles from local machines to national blocs.
A reporter notes gambling at Virginia Beach during the summer, describing a resort in apparent Monte Carlo fashion open to law violations. The piece suggests state officials, including Governor Price, may intervene to restore legal order and uphold the state's gambling laws.
In Georgia a warm campaign unfolds as Senator George seeks re election against Roosevelt foes on a platform of Americanism and states rights. A resident praised Gene Talmadge Ed Rivers and Roosevelt, joking that the ticket promises land tax exemptions and payment to not work the land.
Federal jobholders would unite to outlaw campaign contributions. The piece argues they resent paying assessments, noting the payroll workers reluctantly contribute and would prefer not to. It mocks the idea that the money is easily earned and highlights their reluctance to fund campaigns.
Shenandoah Valley Academy will reopen this year on September 21 with 35 students enrolled. A steady stream of automobiles passes through Winchester at the start of Labor Day weekend. The United States rejects a proposal to recognize Franco’s rebel government in Spain. Isaac B. Frye, a leading Hayfield County citizen, dies in Memorial Hospital.
A reader can request facts from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau. The Q&A covers topics from Hamilton on debt to Bartlett of Familiar Quotations, with brief bios and misc. trivia including planes, dew, raccoons, Planter's Punch, the Titanic captain, and U S labor papers.
A Parisian invention features a brake disk mounted on the horse’s nose, controlled by a pedal to lift and release a dog. The unconventional device aimed to regulate the horse’s pace and prevent unmanageable speed.
Noel Shayne, a wealthy society girl, works at Luigi's Peacock club to prove she can stand on her own. Julian Farge confronts her about trust and responsibility, accusing her of seeking excitement, while Noel pleads for belief. The pair clash, and Julian departs, leaving Noel distraught and determined to prove her independence.
Washington report notes flagging farm act support among Republicans and farm leaders. Analysts foresee a new farm control plan at the next session, with talk of processing taxes and direct subsidies. Officials debate cost of production pricing and constitutional risk while war era politics mix with agricultural policy.
Five years aGr Miss Hilda Cather of Round Hill wins district in a national dress revue. Col B M Roszel the sole Winchester member attending Virginia Constitutional convention on prohibition. Fred L Glaize re elected president of Winchester Common Council. Miss Cary Harrison wins annual women’s tennis at Blue Ridge Country Club Millwood. George Jenkins fractures leg trimming a grave at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Mrs Jacqueline Wright dies at her home aged 97. In Winchester, many men apply to the council for vacant police posts as stock prices rise sharply on the New York exchange. The American Automobile Association again urges motorists to be vigilant for children before school.
The Star reports President Wilson returns to Washington from his Windsor Virginia retreat. A.J. Solenberger cannot confirm how long U S Cavalry will remain encamped on his Winchester county farm. Only 45 residents in Winchester pay income tax. Lifeguard A L Brown completes a 22 mile swim from New York to Sandy Hook, among longest of its kind.
L J Heflebower is buying stock for a farm he recently purchased near here and advertises for same in this paper. Echo the dog belonging to Mrs John Graber dies at age 15 beloved by city children. Deputation of important Philippine resident asks U S consul there to urge their president to adopt their islands. J C Van Fossen opens the city school for 1898 1899 term.
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