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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1935

Page

4

Gypsy Girl Consuelo's Bold New York Debut

Consuelo a beautiful gypsy girl torn between marriage to Marcu and a dream of stardom heads to New York with Stewart Blackmire and the Follies. She endures backstage glamour and jealousy as she longs for authenticity and a quiet grove away from the glare of publicity.

Consuelo Marcu Anica Girtea New York Stewart Blackmire Doug Bill Stewart Louise Louise L'Ville L’ville Dalstrom Goldberg Ann Louise la Ville Marble Palace

Advertising rates and memorial notices for publication

Classified ads priced at 2 cents per word with minimum 25 cents. memorials 1.50 for four stanzas. cards of thanks 75 cents. Display ads border enclosed must reach office by 10 AM on publication day. Transient 42 cents per inch. contract rates available. National reps Devine Tenney Corp in several cities.

Newswire Rights Statement

The text states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish AP dispatches and local news published in this paper. It clarifies copyright ownership for both credited and locally produced material.

Associated Press

Impotent Man Psalm Reflection Quoted Verse

A battered quotation from Psalm 56:11 opens with the line In God have I put my trust and expresses resolve against fear of human actions. The brief text centers on faith and courage in a perilous context.

Better Housing Campaign Promotes Film Showing in Winchester

A Winchester film event ties Broadway stars to the Better Housing Campaign with a $158,000 promised renovation program. The George Washington Hotel screening showcases consumer and contractor collaboration to spur building trades work and local industry. Johns Manville funds the film, aiding the campaign’s push toward real construction.

United States Winchester George Washington Hotel Johns Manville Arthur Field Better Housing Committee Better Housing

Opposition Small in Clifton Forge Review

The Clifton Forge Review notes the vote against the works re Hef bil in the United States was smaller than expected. Sixteen Senators voted against it, including vay and Byrd, leaving a 90-member Senate to debate for nearly two months. Lea- Glass and Byrd face criticism for not approving the measure.

Clifton Forge United States Vay Byrd Con Lea- Glass

Origins of April Fools Day and notable figures in history

The text outlines questions and answers on the origins of April Fools Day likely from France around 1541, the evangelist Billy Sunday, and President William Howard Taft being the first buried in Arlington National Cemetery with burial on March 11, 1930.

France William Ashley Billy National Cemetery Arlington William Howard Taft

Two Virginia Senators Defend Votes on Works Relief Bill

The piece argues that despite public scrutiny the two Virginia Senators Glass and Byrd should be commended for standing against pressure to pass the works relief bill. It notes the five billion dollar expenditure and questions future outcomes, but expresses support for the lawmakers' votes last Saturday.

Virginia Messrs Glass Byrd

Will Rogers in David Harum at Palace Theatre

One year ago Will Rogers appeared in David Harum at the Palace Theatre drawing a large audience for the Handley auditorium production. The administrator Hopkins says Do. W. A. is a success as $1,000,000,000 is spent in work. Firemen parade opens Apple Blossom Festival first night. Bishop Paul Kern visits relatives.

Will Rogers David Harum Palace Theatre Handley Auditorium Do. W. A Hopkins Paul Kern

Five Years Ago Census Start and Local Notes

Five years ago the decennial census began April 2. Vera C. MacMillan night chief telephone operator here received the Vail medal for notable public service. City Democratic primary expected a large vote for six councilmanic candidates. Dr. John G. Nelson 57 brother of Rev R B Nelson here dies in Richmond. Sixteen girls served as princesses for the festival.

Vera C. MacMillan Vail John G. Nelson R. B. Nelson Richmond

Obituaries Arrive From Virginia Towns And Columbia

Twenty five years ago Mrs Martha Virginia Shryock widow of Col Charles E Shryock dies in Stephens City Virginia Also reported US Senator potential replacement Thomas Fort une Ryan named by New York paper for possible vacancy Governor Mann may appoint In another note Mrs Elizabeth Ann Lauck 90 of Harrigonburg dies Oscar Barr 74 retired merchant dies of paralysis Col James H Morrison noted as a Virginia educator dies in Luray

Martha Virginia Shryock Charles E. Shryock Stephens City New York Mann Thomas Fortune Ryan United States Daniel Elizabeth Ann Lauck Harrigonburg Oscar Barr James H. Morrison Virginia Luray

John Brown Memorial Park Protest Spreads Across Chapters

Hedgesville Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy adopted a formal protest against the proposed John Brown park at Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County. The protest will be sent to Representative Jennings Randolph, author of the bill, as a supplement to individual letters. Fredericksburg Virginia chapter also opposes the project, with a spirited meeting and vote reported.

John Brown Harpers Ferry Jefferson County Hedgesville United Daughters of the Confederacy Jennings Randolph Fredericksburg

Rainfall Summary from Winchester Research Laboratory

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 8 a.m. with March to date at 2.82 inches and year to date at 6.32 inches. Average monthly rainfall across 22 years totals 34.61 inches, with January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, and December 2.30 inches.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Defer Naming a Garden Director For This City

Local directors for the 1935 subsistence garden program have been announced for most sub-divisions, but no appointments yet for Frederick, Rappahannock, Page counties, or the city of Winchester. In Front Royal area, Mrs. Althea Bauserman for Shenandoah county and Mrs. Elizabeth Hawley for Warren county have been named.

Virginia Emergency Relief Administration W. L. Myers Frederick Rappahannock Page Winchester Front Royal Althea Bauserman Maurers Town Shenandoah County Elizabeth Hawley Happy Creek Warren County

Spa dille and creatures used in Corsican prophesy tale

The text describes an ace of spades called Spa dille used in games of ombre and quadrille. It mentions an alleged concoction with two adders twenty four spiders seven toads and a lambs heart claimed to aid a Corsican witch in foreseeing Napoleon's career.

Napoleon Pearson’s Weekly

Festival of Mart us Honors Ancient Roman Garrison

In Aix en Provence France a historic festival marks a victory linked to the first Roman garrison in Gaul. A procession on April 24 from Bauven to Monte Sainte Victoire lights a bonfire honoring Mars. The event dates back to Roman times and remains among the oldest celebrations.

Aix En Province France Gaul Monte Sainte Victoire Marius Bauvenargues Martus

Court Orders Reference in Virginia Lines Yeakley Estates

Decree in Winchester Virginia alters estate matters for Virginia H Lines and Maggie A Yeakley. Commissioners must report on heirs, property, taxes, and executor accounts with notices to creditors and interested parties. Affected parties are summoned to attend hearings in Winchester on April 22, 1935, with continuation dates as needed.

Walter Hottes Corporation Court of City of Winchester Virginia H. Lines Loudoun Street J. W. Baker Mary C. Rhyan Maggie A. Yeakley M. M. Lynch Massie A. Yeakley

Mountain View Cream Station Advertisement

A 1921 notice advertises Mountain View Cream Station in Winchester Virginia. It lists De Laval Separator and oil products and promotes wholesalers of “Table Queen” Butter with prompt daily service and Saturday hours. Manager C M Russell oversees operations.

N. Kent 8&T Winchester Ng Feo de Laval Mountain View C. M. Russell Mgr

Public sale of valuable realty in Winchester Virginia

Special commissioners announce a public sale of the Union Bank of Winchester v Marion Anderson et al decree. The property at west Cameron street is offered April 25 1935 with one third cash and two later annual payments secured by deed of trust and a building insurance policy.

Corporation Court City of Winchester Virginia Union Bank of Winchester Marion Anderson Als Geteteen Cameron Street Anderson Virginia B. Kremer Rose E. Roebuck R. R. Roebuck B. P. Harrison T. Russell Cather Herbert Larrick Dunn & Duvall M. Smith Corporation Court of City of Winchester

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