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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1938

Page

4

God Never Stops Loving Theme Cited Verses

A brief scripture note echoes Jeremiah verses about divine loving kindness. The fragment cites lines about God drawing and guiding with steadfast care.

Jeremiah

Four Years of State Control Under Virginia Prohibition Policy

The piece reviews four years of state alcohol control in Virginia since repeal of nationwide Prohibition. It praises Virginia’s state store system for hard liquor, notes mixed results for beer and wine goals, cites political issues, and discusses plans to promote grape culture and reduce high alcohol consumption. It contrasts state monopoly, licensing, and local options across states.

United States Senate House Northern Methodist Church Kansas Oklahoma Georgia Mississippi Tennessee Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Texas Wisconsin Idaho Maine Michigan Montana New Hampshire Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wyoming North Caro Alabama Maryland ABC Board Albemarle County ABC

Blight of illiteracy judged in Virginia case

The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals refused a writ of error in James H. Lockhart's case, upholding the Real Estate Commission's denial of a broker license to an illiterate man. The piece notes historical illiteracy levels in Virginia and highlights Herbert Weiss's work teaching adults to read, while citing local illiteracy statistics.

Commonwealth Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia James H. Lockhart Winchester Lockhart Real Estate Commission Lcense Court of Appeals Cavil Herbert Weiss Weiss Richmond

Still in the Senate McCarran Defies Court Packing Threats

Senator McCarran faced threats to his career as he opposed a scheme to pack the Supreme Court. Nevada re nominated him by a large majority, while critics who backed the packing faced defeat or retirement. The piece credits independence in politics and notes continued public office for defenders of judicial integrity.

McCarran Senate United States Supreme Court Nevada

Winchester county clerk office ready by September

The new county clerk's office, built at a cost of 25 000 dollars, is to be ready for occupation by September 15. Charles P. McVicar becomes chairman of the annual Winchester Boy Scouts fundraising drive. For the second time in three weeks robbers try to break into Winchester Milling Co. safe.

Charles P. McVicar Winchester Boy Scouts Winchester Milling Co

Winchester Schools Open With Over Two Thousand Pupils

Five years ago Winchester public schools begin the day with more than 2,000 students enrolled. Officials anticipate repeal within months as bonded distilleries raise liquor prices. Supervisors urge the School Board to file a report on savings from a central county school building.

Winchester Central County

Carter and Glass Back Al Smith in Presidential Favor

Senator Carter and Representative Glass announce support for Democratic presidential candidate Al Smith. M. A. Doran is re-elected chief of the Winchester Police Department by the common council. A Garland Williams qualifies to practice before the Virginia State Court of Appeals. Dr J H Richard chosen by the local Kiwanis Club to represent them at the State convention.

Carter Glass al Smith M. A. Doran Winchester A. Garland Williams Virginia State Court of Appeals J. H. Richard Kiwanis Club

Virginia Undertakers Elect New Association President

Capt. G. W. Kurtz is elected president of the Virginia Undertakers Association for the 16th year. The Common Council adopts Dr. W. A. Bell's ordinance requiring fireproof public garages. Opening day at the Winchester Fair features many women's exhibits amid judging. A 30 horsepower Warren roadster for county roads is for sale.

Capt G. W. Kurtz Virginia Undertakers Association Common Council W. A. Bell Winchester Fair Warren

Valley Female College to Open With Record Enrollment

Dr J P Hyde announces Valley Female College will open the year with larger enrollment than ever. Miss Lena A Kern presides at the annual report meeting of the local W C T U chapter. Arthur Leafe returns from a trip with 16 new finishing machines for Lewis Jones Knitting Mill. A jetty dance is hosted at John Bells home on North Main street by Misses Agnes Rebecca and Bessie Bell.

J. P. Hyde Valley Female College Lena A. Kern Arthur Leafe Lewis Jones John Bell North Main Street Agnes Rebecca Bessie Bell

Cosmopolitan Arts Association and Early 20th Century Inquiries

The fragment describes the Cosmopolitan Arts Association founded in 1854 to promote fine arts and literature with $3 yearly subscriptions offering engravings and gallery access at 548 Broadway. It lists notable names and governance by 28 councils, with representation from 20 states. The passage also includes assorted Q and A items on topics from Gettysburg flames to synchronized airplane guns and other curiosities.

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Inside Washingtons wage hour power plays

Washington dispatch details maneuvering for the Calvert Magruder appointment as wage hour administrator. It notes TG C and Rufus Poole influence, Magruder leave of absence from Harvard, and Poole facing future bid. Also covers Senator Tydings, Leslie Biffle, and White House bridge plans amid broader political maneuvering and fund-raising strains.

Miss Perkins Poole Magruder Harvard Tydings Leslie Biffle Biffle Maryland Senator Lewis Senate Lewis White House Morgantown Roosevelt Washington

Noel visits Julian's shabby medical office

The scene opens with Noel waiting in a wobbly outer room of Julian Paige's office. A busy desk girl, a fashionable perfume-woman, and a bus‑uniformed youth fill the tense, circling wait with hints of secrets behind the door marked Private.

Noel Julian Paige

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