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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription terms including annual four dollars fifty cents, six months at two dollars, three months at one dollar twenty, and monthly at forty cents, with rates in advance for carrier delivery. Editorial and publishing details for The Star Publishing Co. of Winchester, Virginia are shown.
Classified rate card outlines 2 cents per word with 25 cent minimum. border ads 10 cents per line. display ad 45 cents per inch. deadline 9 PM day before publication. general and transit rate notes with locations including New York Detroit San Francisco Chicago Boston Los Angeles.
The notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to re publication of all AP tied dispatches and local news published herein by the paper. It emphasizes AP credit and printing rights for untitled or locally credited material.
A September 19, 1938 fragment quotes a biblical verse promising divine guidance and presence. The brief inscription references Moses and assurances of support, suggesting a devotional or inspirational theme.
Wenatchee Daily World reports fruit growers shifting from soft crops to apples and pears as summer demand fluctuates. Prices are weak but buyers see a potential rise if consumer buying power improves and Europe faces a short crop. Trade cautions against bear stories and notes possible British duty changes before an early advertising push and dealer service, aiming for a profitable season akin to 1936.
Willis Jay Gregg chief of the United States Weather Bureau and a pioneering meteorologist in air navigation died recently. He organized a nationwide aerial weather network and trained hundreds of forecasters while studying squalls storms and other atmospheric phenomena affecting aviation. His work saved pilots and influenced transatlantic flight ventures.
Senator Walter George of Georgia won a decisive primary, defeating both opponents by wide margins and securing a large plurality of votes and a majority of delegates. He led in cities and counties across the state, seen as a man of integrity and convictions.
A Ladies Home Journal survey shows women on relief favor government aid for the jobless more than others, with 94 percent saying yes to aid and 72 percent believing relief goes to those who deserve it. The piece argues relief undercuts independence and calls Congress to overhaul the program while urging support for those who seek work.
Richmond Times Dispatch discusses salary disparities noting state liquor store porters and janitors earn 720 annually while county elementary white teachers get 617 and negro teachers 394. The ABC board is urged to raise clerks pay, arguing profits could fund higher teacher wages, though even full dividends may not raise rural teacher pay to unskilled worker levels.
Rev. G W Stover of the local U B Church says he will retire after 138th Annual Virginia Conference to be held here next week. he has served 43 years as a minister. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor reportedly will visit America this fall. More than 100000 American Legion members descend on New York for the convention, with some from Winchester. The Muggins Club ends its summer with a picnic at Castleman's Ferry.
Five years ago Frank Feinberg said ill health and low mood led him to file bills on his Berryville clothing store. Frederick County authorities investigate the wounding of 18 year old Lee Richards shot from a bush near Rosenberger. Brooks Flickinger is appointed an instructor in the William and Mary College biology department. Mr. and Mrs. G B Carver host a dinner for the Carver parents Mr. and Mrs. John B Carver of Berryville.
Four hundred persons are reported killed in the terrific hurricane sweeping across Florida and other southern states. East coast is lashed by storm. Mrs. B. M. Roszel is chosen head of the Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Auxiliary chapter here. Experts claim investigations show Virginia will vote solidly behind Gov. Al Smith for the presidency in November.
Miss Ida M. Pritchard of Winchester dies at 203 South Main Street. The will of Charles Washington Houck bequeaths over 50000 to his survivors, witnessed by G L Miller and J E Correll. Mr and Mrs Samuel Chiles host a moonlight dance near Kernstown Plainfield. England achieves submarine telephony over 11 miles with insulated wires.
Forty years ago G H Kinzel announces all city taxes are due and must be paid by the end of the month. A barn owned by James M Adams near Cross Junction is destroyed by fire during the night. Twenty three applicants for eight mail carrier positions for the new city free delivery service are being examined by the Civil Service commission. The annual fish fry is hosted by Capt Sale at his hotel on the Capon River.
A reprint of reader questions and the library bureau responses on topics from air conditioned cars and corner stone ceremonies to Pilgrim's Progress sales and Roosevelt's boyhood hobbies. It cites figures on milk produced by a single cow, air travel, lipsticks spending, ethyl alcohol output, and notes on pangolins and cowbirds.
A confidential plan outlines a wartime overhaul creating a super cabinet and five new departments to run production, prices, and labor. War resources administration would coordinate government and industry with expanded presidential powers and new bureaus including a women and minors division.
Noel faces romantic indecision after a happy day with Chris and a hopeful but uncertain plan to visit Hollywood. Laurie remains in limbo with Jimmy while Noel weighs Ruth Chester and Julian against a governess position, as a country drive and dinner end a tense day.
Reciprocity Parcell of Oklahoma paid a $15 fine after Highway Patrolman Raymond Reuss arrested his truck driver for a traffic violation. Later Howard found a patrol car with a flat tire and loaned a spare to Patrolman Reuss’s vehicle.
In Dubuque Iowa a Republican was chosen to help at the Democratic picnic Eugene Foreward a staunch G O P member was picked to umpire the baseball game between the old Democrats and the young Democrats
Housewives who bought canned food stored in the Jorstad grocery basement face uncertainty after labels were soaked during heavy rains. No one knows exactly what contents are inside the tins.
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