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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1935
Page
4
The notice lists mail and carrier subscription options with advance payment terms The section details advertising rates by word and by display size with a 25 cent minimum and memorials and cards of thanks The display ads require a 10 AM submission on publication day and mention national representatives in major cities
The text states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and reproduce all AP news dispatches and any local news published in this paper according to their licensing terms.
A religious verse draws solace from Psalm 34 18 asserting the Lord nears the brokenhearted and saves those with a contrite spirit. The excerpt intermingles archaic phrasing and references to scripture.
In Winchester a new Physicians and Surgeons Exchange provides a central point to locate doctors when offices are closed. Twenty one physicians operate in the community with twelve already joining the exchange, offering round the clock accessibility and emergency information for patients. The scheme is a social service with a business basis, promising enhanced availability of medical aid.
An advertising piece argues newspapers uniquely reach homes and readers directly. It claims readers trust the paper as a source of news and product claims, making ads in daily and weekly editions more effective and cost efficient than magazines or radio.
A compact note lists three Q A items. Atlas bears the universe in Greek myth. The village Hell is in Norway near Trondheim, about 32 kilometers away. Sharks rarely attack humans and man-eating sharks are largely considered a myth.
A cautious estimate highlights national and local rates that enable him to reach his field with minimal expense. The note emphasizes affordability and efficiency in transportation and related costs.
A bridge match between Culbertson and Sims draws little public interest as writers focus on players. Professional emphasis on rules and systems has waned with sales of bridge manuals and class enrollments shrinking. The piece questions whether players treat bridge as recreation rather than a business and worries about professionals starving the golden goose.
The Chilean government announces a campaign to foster patriotism through traveling films radio stations and libraries. It will feature patriotic literature songs meetings and school rifle practice for officers and civilians.
One year ago Mrs. John Hay Whitney of Llangollen was named Queen Shenandoah XI. The item notes 6000 unemployed threaten riots in Minneapolis, with Wilbur C. Hall as principal speaker at the Friendship Fire Company banquet on April 12. State police issued summons to 65 auto drivers for traffic violations near the city. Constance Bennett starred in Moulin Rouge at the Palace Theatre.
Five years ago Happy Days was shown at the Capitol Theatre. The Medical Association of Northern Virginia met at Memorial Hospital. A historic stage coach brought by Frank L. Sublett will appear in Apple Blossom Parade. Lieut R J Clohecy and Roy W Richards recover in Memorial Hospital from a local air crash injuries. Senator Black of Alabama and a state editor exchange insults during a Washington Congressional hearing.
Miss Emma Rosenberger lies unconscious in Memorial Hospital after a street crossing accident. Council meeting ran past midnight. Freezing weather caused minor damage to apple trees' lower limbs. Miss Louise Baker and Alfred E. Dufour wed in a home ceremony at the Baker residence.
Twenty five years ago fire in Waynesboro Virginia kills W W Glass and other law officers, burning a downtown block. In Winchester Normal School faculty names are announced. Taxpayers protest a sewer contract relief plan costing up to twelve hundred with streets to be improved. Invitations are issued for the April 26 Grafton Hall wedding of Eva Randolph Dulaney to Dr Archibald Cary Randolph.
The questions identify Joan of Arc as the leader whose campaigns brought notable French victories. Excalibur is named as King Arthur's sword. The ironclad Merrimac was described as the "cheesebox on a raft" for its appearance and design.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour precip at 0.55 inches. April to date 1.94 inches. year to date 10.26 inches. 22 year average total 34.61 inches. Monthly averages list 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.
Police renew emphasis on the no parking rule along Indian alley and the north side of Amherst street from Braddock street to Indian alley. Signs are up and four special officers will enforce it tonight. Offenders face traffic court fines.
Mrs. Jane Pingley has qualified as administratrix of the estate of the late Clarence W. Pingley and posted a $5,000 bond in Frederick County Circuit Court. Appraisers listed are O. T. Ritter, William Sargent, E. H. White, C. H. Harper, J. M. Miller, and E. P. Bailey.
Public auction in front of the Court House, Winchester, Virginia, on April 13, 1935, features the late John E. Bush home at 719 National Avenue South, a 3 acre property with brick 8 room residence, barn, lawn, orchard, and modern conveniences. Terms require one-third cash, balance in two annual bonds with deed of trust and insurance. immediate possession promised.
Consuelo a beautiful gypsy girl loved by the Dummy and Marcu leaves the camp with a wedding broken by her New York debut. Stewart Blackmire and Doug promote her in the Follies as she advances from backstage longing to bright stardom.
Hable's Palace Theatre shows Margaret Sullavan in The Good Faith today and Wednesday. The opening drew hundreds praising the star with supporting cast Herbert Marshall Frank Morgan Alan Hale Reginald Owen and June Slayworth. A Fox news reel accompanies the feature.
Secretary Hull said the United States has no plans to send an observer to the Stresa Conference opening Wednesday. American envoys in London Paris Rome and Berlin will report to the State Department to keep it informed of deliberations through their governments.
Los Angeles April 9 Dr Franklyn Thorpe will file suit here today for divorce from Mary Astor, film actress, according to his attorney Ethel Pepin. They wed at Yuma in June 1931 and have a daughter aged two years nine months.
A Clarke county hearing showed voters split 17 to 2 against increasing the levy for a nine month school term. Supervisors kept the old levy at 62 cents, with county 55 cents and railroad 8 cents plus Greenway road 5 cents, totaling 1.40 plus Greenway addl 5 cents. The school board aims to run nine months with state aid.
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