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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1935
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription rates by mail and carrier, detailing one year six months three months and one month options. It also lists classified display memorials cards of thanks and ad rates with deadline times and national reps in multiple cities.
The note states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and republish news dispatches credited to it or published locally in this paper. It covers all AP material and locally produced news.
A religious snippet quotes Psalm 51 verse 14 asking for deliverance from blood guiltiness and praising God for salvation. The text declares the speaker will sing aloud of righteousness.
Safety engineer J. T. Watkins cites 1934 Virginia auto crash statistics: 689 deaths 6,860 injuries and $943,260 property damage. He stresses that adherence to common sense, rules and courtesy could prevent many collisions and highlights causes such as wrong-side driving and excessive speed.
The remark about owning Texas and Hell is attributed to General Philip H. Sheridan. The question then asks for the capital of Japan, which is Tokyo, and defines syphobia as a morbid dread or repugnance to food.
A Virginia piece argues bad driving on curves and hills, fatigue, and intoxicated driving caused 883 accidents in 1934 with 67 deaths and 314 injuries. It calls for stricter vehicle inspection and adherence to common courtesy and decency to reduce the accident toll and prevent needless deaths.
Editors across Virginia discuss Gerald W. Johnson's essay The Horrible South in the Virginia Quarterly Review. They cite its vivid prose and argues against the view of the South as inherently horrible, noting the piece provokes intense debate and reflects liberal aims since the magazine's 1925 founding.
The passage highlights a birthday number featuring Southern writers such as Allen Tate Katherine Anne Porter John Crowe Ransom Gerald Johnson Lizette Woodworth Reese and John Peale Bishop. It notes Bishop a Charles Town W V native living in New Orleans who after Princeton 1917 published a verse collection Now With His Love last year.
Roanoke Times reports that 6 Democratic and 10 Republican senators voted against a $4.88 billion public works relief bill. Senate leaders Glass and Byrd, both Virginians, joined in opposition, with Glass as appropriations chair guiding the bill before voting no. The roll call included Bulkley Donahey Gore Tydings and ten Republicans Bar bour Dickenson Hale Hastings Keyes Schall Steiner Townsend Vandenberg White.
The text notes Senators Byrd of Virginia doubting the need for a colossal relief appropriation of 4.88 billion dollars. It suggests the administration insists on it, but questions persist about the impact on national credit and the eventual tax burden Congress will face to finance the vast expenditures. Enthusiasm for relief may wane once taxes are enacted.
Nearly half a million men share wage increases totaling four million dollars a month. Apple Blossom Festival stamps planned for collectors in several states. Insull resists leaving a Greek steamer as Turkey moves to arrest him. Candy with large liquor amounts found and barred by the Federal government as a search for the maker begins. An Emergency Crop Loan office opens at the County Court House for farmers seeking loans.
Five years ago the 15th United States census begins with 16 enumerators mobilized. Fifteen girls are nominated as princesses for the Apple Blossom Festival. Eastern Sicily and Chemical Corp of Winchester mines fine glass sand for wares. Retail Grocers Association and Gas Co plan to import a renowned food expert to Winchester for a cooking demonstration. 3,700,000 wage earners reported.
Henrietta King the wealthiest woman in the United States dies at age 83 leaving a vast Texas ranch. Her passing marks the end of an era for the King family’s extensive holdings and influence in the region.
Mrs. Bertha Hicks executive secretary of the Winchester Frederick county Red Cross chapter said plans are under way for local representation at the national convention in Washington from April 8 to 11. The delegates' names will be announced in a few days.
A Wheaton Illinois scientific lab promotes a vapor automatic gas and oil saver for all autos. The ad offers free full details and a sample with a car name and address request. State and county managers are sought to distribute.
Consuelo the gypsy dancer clashes with Louise La Ville during preparations for the Follies in New York. A feud erupts backstage as Consuelo is arrested in Central Park and faces limits on her debut. Stewart Blackmire, Goldberg, and Hadley navigate publicity, fines, and a pivotal week to prove her talent.
Present rainfall shows 65 inches for April to date and 65 inches year to date, with 8.97 inches to date for the year. The Winchester Research Laboratory records 34.61 inches average annual precipitation over 22 years. Monthly averages span 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, December 2.30.
Ol Dobbin leads a rural shift on Maryland s lower eastern shore as horses and mules regain work once done by tractors and other machines. Farmers say machines created crop gluts and unemployment, while old animal power promises steadier yields and less waste this spring.
Rain soaked Bowie track as racing began at the southern Maryland plant. Star Porter top weighted at 118 pounds, Evergold 115 with Dust Girl. Creel Dogmate Evergold and Night Sprite Hug again feature two entries each. Daily Double wagering introduced amid 33 horses in two races.
The undersigned offers for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 12 oclock on Saturday April 13 1935 the home of the late John E Bush at 719 National Avenue extended about 3 acres of land with a brick 8 room residence concrete cellar modern conveniences barn out buildings fine lawn an apple orchard and garden Immediate possession. Terms one third cash day of sale balance in equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and a policy of insurance. Mrs John E Bush Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.
The record itemizes county spending including salaries for County Agent Circuit Court Judge and Commonwealth Attorney along with janitorial fuel and public works. It covers jurors lunacy commissions alms house burials medical costs schools transportation textbooks and teachers’ salaries with totals and debt refunds. The document credits Board of Supervisors chairman Brumback and lists several district allocations and capital outlays.
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