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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1938
Page
4
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The Associated Press states it holds exclusive rights to republish dispatches and all local news published in the paper, unless credited otherwise. The notice reinforces AP ownership of news content and prohibits unauthorized reuse by other outlets.
A September 20 1938 entry presents Ruths vow to Naomi from Ruth 1 16 17 in a devotional style. The brief quotation emphasizes commitment loyalty and faith through a period church or community publication lens.
The Lynchburg News argues that a wave of "super New Dealers" defeats in California and Maine signals a trend. It warns that relief recipients may increasingly back Roosevelt's policies, urging action to halt the promised utopian promises before they swell political power.
In a Maryland senatorial primary, Tydings won the district where he lived by 606 to 83 and carried Havre de Grace by 1428 to 114. Anti administration papers highlight his popularity. A Virginia primary in 1905 saw Montague only narrowly challenge Martin in Scottsville.
Governor Price reappoints Sam P. Goodloe of Albemarle and J. Sinclair Brown of Salem to Virginia's State Commission of Game and Inland Fish. Both bring long sportsman experience and broad conservation views. Brown urged to revitalize the commission amid past bickering to protect Virginia's wildlife resources.
In Roanoke World News notices, Secretary Ickes discusses post primary plans for Potomac Morgantown and Susquehanna bridges, indicating federal involvement in crossing projects.
Secretary Ickes says Havre de Grace and Morgantown bridges remain as they were since 1934, awaiting Maryland bankers to buy bonds if approved. He notes delays not from the New Deal but local bankers, and calls any link to the Maryland primary mere piffle.
Umpires face strict schedules and social rules, receiving 14 to 16 day assignments and avoiding players hotels or nightlife. They must stay detached from club activities and rarely attend movies to keep sharp. In Chicago, Emmett Red Ormsby hosted meals for umpires, continued by his son after the undertaker’s death.
At a story conference for a new Graystark version a top writer argued for contemporary social meaning. Goldwyn replied to include no offense to the mythical kingdom, approving the idea yet guarding its harmless portrayal.
Laboratory experiments indicate swing music is very bad for morals. The report notes social concerns tied to the popular rhythm in the era.
Five years ago King Levinsky, once a Chicago fish peddler, won a unanimous 10 round decision over Jack Sharkey in a blistering Windy City contest. Walter S. Fraley, a Davidson graduate, is named director of athletics at S V A opening its 149th term. Berton Abrell of Bunker Hill appeals to West Virginia state police to locate two missing daughters. Martha Stine heads to Farmville to enroll as a freshman at the State Teachers College. Hughes Motor Co receives the first carload of the 1934 Fords.
Advance reports indicate Virginia collected almost one million dollars in gasoline taxes for August. The article notes a record surge in women registering to vote for the upcoming fall elections. Herbert Hoover, the Republican presidential candidate, does not respond to speeches by his opponent Al Smith.
Twenty five years ago Miss Nannie Elliott took first prize a piano in Capt J P Haddox store voting contest held over two months I N Good elected king of John Dove chapter Royal Arch Masons C L Robinson treasurer The 49th Winchester battle anniversary noted as Gen J A Early and Gen Philip Sheridan clashed locally A large bull on the loose disrupted B and O tracks delaying a Sunday excursion to Harpers Ferry.
Forty years ago reports state the United States planned to dispatch an occupational army of about 60,000 men to Cuba. George Everhart and his three children were critically ill after ingesting rat poison by accident. A new roof was being installed at 34 East Piccadilly Street on Jacob Swisher's residence. Naples residents grew anxious as Vesuvius showed menacing activity.
A reader can get the answer to any question of fact by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J Haskin director Washington Do Please enclose three cents for reply.
A dense exchange of questions and answers covers topics from the oldest radio program and bee bread to peach Melba origins and General Jackson’s horse. It lists details on figures like Carl Crow, the Queen Mary’s maiden voyage, and education by age, with brief bios and facts.
Walter I. Priest of Bluemont, Virginia contends Roosevelt’s primaries in Georgia and South Carolina revive the race issue and threaten white supremacy, noting poll taxes and Negro disfranchisement as enduring tactics. He points to the Southern Tenant Farmers Union and New Deal politics as factors shaping the vote.
Noel awakens to a note from Doctor Paige asking for a new picnic with Julian. Laurie muses on love and self interest while Noel imagines seeing Julian today. Noel plans carefully, hoping for a meeting at the De Luxe as time slips toward a delayed rendezvous.
James L. Taylor a Negro returned to his old home in Scotland Neck North Carolina and asked to search for a hidden stash He uncovered a brick removed it and found five hundred dollars. Tekemah Nebraska prisoners in Burt county jail cried in distress as tear gas from a faulty ventilation system spread upstairs prompting sheriff L G Phipps investigation.
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