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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription options with carrier and mail rates for yearly, monthly, and quarterly terms. The notice details pricing structures and payment terms for readers in Winchester Virginia.
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A religious note titled The Secret of Poise offers a Psalm 46 reflection on God as refuge and strength. The piece emphasizes faith over fear and presents a message of divine presence in trouble.
Samuel Goldwyn plans a faithful Wuthering Heights adaptation from Emily Bronte with original title. The piece critiques modernized titles and altered endings in films to boost box office and urges preservation of time honored names.
Roanoke Times reflects on Adjutant-General Samuel Gardner Waller’s view that winter makes a war unlikely. The piece debates Hitler’s timing and Germany’s possible motives, noting uncertainty about Hitler’s plans and the danger of decisions driven by emotion rather than military prudence.
The Maine results reelect Republican Gov Barrows and three Republicans to Congress, suggesting voters rejected the New Deal while the reasons remain debated possibly reflecting either anti administration sentiment or appeal of the Townsend Pension Plan.
Washington report says Governor Olin D Johnston of South Carolina may be named to a Federal judgeship. The article criticizes his qualifications, temper, and law enforcement record as governor, calling appointment unlikely and politically motivated.
A Chicago bookkeeper with a six year embezzlement sentence was hired again despite his record. Two years later he is arrested for stealing sixty thousand dollars from new employers. The piece argues against excessive sentimentality and for prudent supervision and accountability to prevent recidivism.
The Times-Picayune notes doll hats set a playful, costly trend sparked by Paris designs and New York wit. Designers call the headpieces decorations rather than hats, requiring hair to be combed up and a large frame, while standard toques and pill boxes fare poorly.
One year ago marines and officers were deployed from the west coast to China to bolster U S defense lines along the settlement border. The 75th anniversary reenactment of the Bloody Antietam battle featured President Roosevelt delivering a speech. Reports from the State Board of Health note deer and cattle disease concerns while Rouss Springs water remains rated satisfactory.
Five years ago eighteen people faced police court arraignments for weekend disorderly conduct. Delegates W P Anderson and W L Poston left Winchester for a Virginia A B Church meeting at Singer's Glen. Vernon and Mrs. Baker hosted a shower for newlyweds Sloan Wolfe and Mrs. Wolfe in Hayfield. C S Hartman appealed for Boy Scout fund drive at a Robert Y Conrad legionnaires meeting.
Ten years ago Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Rawlings dies at her Middleburg home, linked to Mrs. Fred R. Stryker. A Bierer mansion fire on the Front Royal pike causes about 25 000 in losses. The Park in the Past raises over 1 000 in playground fund contributions. A Florida coast hurricane kills over 40 and injures at least 150, halting shipping.
Carl Grim son of Henry Grim of Ridings Chapel is seriously hurt after a buggy collision on the way home from church last night. The fashion column notes hats are shifting from close fitting to large picture hats. The Business Men's Association commends cavalry troops and officers encamped here for their conduct and bearing. Senator H F Broyles and E F Hendrick prominent lumbermen of the Midwest kill each other in a fight at Abereen Miss.
Forty years ago Private Charles Neville now in the United States Army at Jacksonville Florida suffers malaria fever. W H Wright says he operates the Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Association race track and invites public attendance. Local residents push for extra cells at the police station to house drunks and drifters. Peaches are shipped in large quantities from the area averaging two carloads daily.
A 16th century Irish stamp commemorates Father Matthew O. CAF, a temperance movement leader. The inscription at the bottom reads Here goes, in the way of God, Father Matthew O. CAF.
The Garden Encyclopedia states an average oak tree during five active months releases about 28 000 gallons of water. It notes related facts on silver in coins, poisonous mushrooms, Civil War raids, broadcasting studios, colonial cider, and Olympic standings in a historical quiz format.
Annotated rules focus on presentation posture listening and closing. Rule seven warns against self-defeating body language and notes to stay animated yet natural. Rule eight advises not arguing and emphasizes active listening and restating objections. Rule nine encourages associating price with value and profit. Rule ten uses closing steps with concrete anchors and staged points. Rule eleven promotes cross selling and referrals. Rule twelve urges persistence and post sale follow up to ensure lasting closure.
Laurie comforts Noel as she faces romantic tensions with Doctor Paige and Nick’s threats. Noel plans to consult Julian after learning of Chris’s offer and contemplates the jealous dynamics with Ruth Chester and Noel’s own prospects for happiness.
Noel trains with Chris and Carey Breton in a Los Angeles dream, facing hard practice, a hopeful start at a coastward Hollywood path, and doubts about leaving home as she plans a talk with Julian and unsure romance.
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