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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1938
Page
4
An old newspaper listing shows subscription prices and delivery terms with rates in advance. It notes yearly and monthly options, carrier charges, and weekly rates, indicating the publication’s pricing structure and payment timelines.
Advertising rates listed per word and inch with minimum charges and deadlines. Mentions memorials and thanks cards and multiple city offices and billing by 9 PM the day before. Includes note on transient rate and company locations in several major cities.
A standard copyright statement from the Associated Press notes exclusive reprint rights for AP dispatches and credits local paper publication. The notice emphasizes AP ownership of reprinted material and local publication attribution where applicable.
A fragment from a 1938 issue quotes Romans on the gospel as the power of God unto salvation for believers. The note sets a religious tone with scripture emphasis and a call to preach the gospel broadly.
The Petersburg Progress Index discusses how individuals define liberalism, noting Mr Justice McReynolds as conservative yet liberal in perception and Tom Girdler as non liberal. The piece argues for plain liberal and questions terms like liberal radical or radical liberal with caution about implying danger.
The article highlights South regional strength in natural resources climate and forestry with half frostless growing season and wide soils. It notes two thirds of crude oil and coal reserves, significant timber, and rising industrial demand in schools, machinery, and markets. It cites Washington Review stating gradual regional growth and a resilient South.
The Wall Street Journal notes Georges Clemenceau known as the Tiger of France offered insight into postwar tensions. He argued both nations face barriers from language and cultural misunderstandings hindering agreement and mutual comprehension between Americans and French.
A fragment notes a French response of yes meaning understanding rather than agreement, illustrating how language nuance affects interpretation in the current proposal discussion. The quotation contrasts English and French usage, highlighting cross cultural communication issues influencing policy debates.
The Yakima Valley apple industry plans legal action and lobbying to relax spray residue regulations. Growers say current tolerance costs thousands annually for washing and discards fruit, with no poisoning cases on record, and accuse the agriculture department of bureaucratic rigidity. They urge lawmakers to press for change and fund ongoing complaints to Congress.
The Newport News Times-Herald warns that persistent shag and slip dancing may injure knees due to stiff-legged steps and pounding. George Murphy cites decades of dancing evolution from the turkey trot to modern tempos, arguing experience shows the risks while noting future knee health may improve as styles evolve.
Announcement notes the betrothal of Anne Lindsey Clark of Boston to John Roosevelt son of the President. Also mentions S O F sponsorship and a Middletown Boy Scouts troop seeking a charter. Early apple harvest reports suggest lighter yield than last year. Government issues checks from Charles Town Farmers Bank and Trust Co with an assistant cashier absconding with funds, bank insured by the United States.
Five years ago Roosevelt summoned labor and justice heads after sixteen men were shot in a Pennsylvania mine disorder as troops moved nearby. Bread loaves shrink in size with price hikes from higher wheat costs. Frederick county farmers seize the government offer to cut wheat acreage and receive payment. Some local beer dealers operate without licenses as law changes spur rapid trade.
Ten years ago the Department of Agriculture estimated this year’s apple harvest would nearly double the 1,500,000 barrels produced last year. Red Cross and aid agencies rush relief to Porto Rico after a 150 mile hurricane kills and injures many. W. Lee Fisher buys half interest in Brown and Fisher clothing firm. Doctors advise Judge T. W. Harrison against stump campaign due to ill health.
Twenty five years ago six squadrons and a band from the 10th United States Cavalry encamped nearby and performed at the Winchester Fair. An auto tour will pass through town as part of the Washington to Bristol highway campaign. New stained glass windows were installed at Market Street M E Church donated by relatives and friends. Mrs Barbara Kaufman widow of John Kaufman dies at her Valley Avenue home.
Admiral Dewey reports Manila remains critical as Spain could receive naval help from Germany. Fred Quantz, manager of the Old Dominion Paper Mill, injures fingers on an endless belt. Miss Helen Shellmirs of Philadelphia is guest at a dance at Episcopal Female Institute. Omar Jackson falls while working on the Yost building on North Kent Street.
A compiled Q A feature invites readers to mail questions to The Winchester Evening Star Bureau in Washington D C. The sample Q A covers pillars of Simeon Stylites lifespan billiards Montgomery and Stone partnership Jewish immigration to the U S Photographic Society convention labor disputes US transportation in petroleum industry Roosevelt third term quote women as Secretaries of State Sink ing Farm Ti Pim copies sold to date.
In a Frederick Star open forum letter L H Ramey of the Board of Equalization criticizes the county relief office setup. He cites Nalley as superintendent of public welfare and questions office space, travel, and supplies costs totaling 2221.28 for 1938. He compares overhead to Shenandoah and proposes Overseers of the Poor as alternatives.
Laurie recovers from a severe illness with Jimmy by her side and Noel as a devoted friend. Financial strain and Jimmy’s restricted marriage complicate their future, while Noel contemplates leaving Luigi’s to work for the Garwoods. Laurie credits Jimmy’s care as key to her recovery and faces an uncertain path ahead.
Cedar Falls residents will be offered dill pickles as Mayor C N McHughey campaigns for re election. The mayor, known for this custom, gives pickles to friends while seeking support in the April election. He learned the pickle craft while managing a local cucumber station.
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