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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star under editor Byrd Jr lists publication cadence and subscription prices. It shows daily publication except Sundays, Winchester Virginia, and rates for carrier delivery and in advance payments, including weekly options.
Advertising rates listed per word and per inch with minimum charges and deadlines. Woodward and Company cites offices in New York Detroit Kansas City Chicago Boston Atlanta and Los Angeles for placement arrangements.
A brief reminiscence from a 1938 publication highlights the biblical verse James 1 12 about enduring temptation for the crown of life. The piece reflects moral instruction and religious reference typical of the era.
The Richmond Times Dispatch weighs the odds of Nazi aims after Chamberlain’s London visit. It argues Britain and France must show force to halt Hitler, warns concessions to Czechoslovakia will invite more demands, and notes Czech fate is tied to Nazi oil interests and broader strategy.
In Atlantic City a split crowns Miss Marilyn Meseke as Miss America while Earl Carroll proclaims Claire James the true Miss America after objecting to the official result. The dispute mirrors past pageant tensions and recalls Flo Ziegfeld’s era as Carroll’s Vanity chains challenge Follies fame.
Congress funded four new agricultural laboratories to develop uses markets and outlets for farm surplus. Each region will host one lab with Senator Byrd and Virginia members guiding the effort with federal support and local cooperation.
The proposal to apply scientific research to expand uses and markets for farm products argues a Virginia site for a proposed federally funded laboratory. Proponents cite Virginia’s climate, geography, and crops while noting synergy with state research efforts to address crop surpluses and market gluts.
The article discusses Roosevelt and Carter Glass debating poll taxes and a proposed tax on nonvoters. It argues poll taxes disfranchise many whites and blacks, urges education to match expanded suffrage, and questions taxing nonvoters to force participation.
Three University of South Carolina players are killed when their car collides with a truck while en route to a game at North Carolina. The crash disrupts plans for a new airport site as graded runways begin to sprout weeds. Harold March’s yard shows simultaneous apple blossoms and fruit. William Perrine welcomes a newborn son at the local hospital.
"Machine Gun" Kelly, famed kidnapper, is caught while asleep in a Memphis rooming house. His wife and two others are taken into custody. No Americans dead yet after the Tampico hurricane disaster. many natives killed. Mrs. Dorrald L. Weems dies at her home after 11 weeks illness. she hailed from Norfolk. Luther and Mrs. Larrick host a wedding shower for Sloan Wolfe and his bride.
Leslie D. Kline and Russell Cather address Gainesboro voters about the upcoming presidential fight. Sports writers expect patching the Army Navy rift as teams resume play this year. Baltimore Conference of the Southern Methodist Church votes to oppose political involvement in the pulpit.
Twenty five years ago Father George Waring, cavalry brigade chaplain, expresses gratitude to residents for kindness shown to troopers encamped in the city and county all summer. Miss Mary E Hermus and Mr Roy Sanderson marry at Gore. Col R P Chew buys the Wiltshire farm in Jefferson county for 14742. Jonathan apples fetch 7 per barrel and King Davids 5 for local growers selling in New York market.
Vandoran Davis a colored boy, eight, falls from a tree at R T Bartons residence and breaks his arm. John Brown, ex clerk at Solenbergers, becomes fourth assistant clerk at the post office. The last brick in Main street paving is laid paving days end as cement will be poured and rolled tomorrow. William Smith Amos Mossee and Henry Wood claim to be the best corn cutters in Winchester and challenge all comers.
Quiz compiled from a miscellany of Q and A items reveals facts on Santa Fe fiesta dates, notable literary lines, X ray history, Bach, blue ribbon juries, world records, and prices. It presents quick answers with sources cited by initials and years.
The Winchester Star offers a five color map of Asia sized 21 by 28 inches with a reverse side carrying complete economic and political data. Aimed at readers students and businessmen the map costs ten cents and can be ordered through the Information Bureau in Washington with payment enclosed.
Washington dispatch notes Roosevelt’s supporters expect a demand rebound after European tensions ease. People anticipate fall buying strength, while wage hour law enforcement chaos looms as Congress may amend the act. A hydrologic committee sparks humor over snow terminology and ski forecasts, ending with jurisdiction questions.
Noel arrives at the Garwood home to care for Betsy a neglected quiet girl. She comforts the child with gentleness proposing games and learning then faces Fay Garwood who orders work including a thousand dollar check.
Du Pont chemists reportedly develop a name less textile fiber that is 80 strong and elastic and could make run proof stockings. The Wall Street Journal suggests the fiber may replace silk in hosiery, potentially impacting Japan and Chiang Kai-shek amid sanctions and export concerns.
A surgeon reports five arm amputations and 50 elbow injuries linked to a lazy driving habit. A patient with a severely damaged left arm was treated after an elbow-protruding accident, prompting calls for caution on road habits.
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