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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1935

Page

4

Classified Advertising Rates and Guidelines for Insertion

Rates shown include 2 cents per word with heading name and address. Minimum 25 cents. Cash required with copy. Rial ads 1.50. Memo poems four line stanzas. Cards Thanks 75 cents. ISPLA border. Ads due 10 A M publication day. Transient 42 cents per inch. Contract rates available. National reps Devine-Tenney Corp. in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.

Devine - Tenney Corp New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines Atlanta

Copyright notice excerpt from Associated Press text

The fragment states that the Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for news dispatches and local news published in the paper. It notes entitlement and credit rules for reprinting and local material.

Associated Press

Affliction of the Godly Psalm 34 19 Verse Found

The text presents a biblical quotation from Psalm 34 19 about the righteous facing many afflictions, with a note on the Lord delivering him from them all. It resembles a religious excerpt or devotional fragment typical of a historic newspaper page.

Panahades and resting equines in curious Q and A

A fragmentary Q and A discusses armed men fighting until five remain and asks if horses can sleep while standing. The answer notes horses have muscular mechanisms that let them rest on their legs as if on stilts. A separate query asks which country has the greatest railway mileage per capita, with Canada given as the answer.

Canada

Publicity In Hauptmann Trial Draws Mixed Criticism

The column critiques attorney Reilly for sensational newspaper coverage during the Hauptmann case and questions the motives behind his claimed worth in the publicity. It notes Hauptmanns’ wife stating 12 000 to 15 000 raised and a 5 000 payment to Reilly, while praising federal investigators for tracing ransom money and the judge for dignified conduct amid the circus ambiance.

Hauptmann Reilly Reily Bruno Richard Hauptmann

Encouraging progress in Apple Blossom Festival fund drive

The finance committee reports funds approaching the halfway point of the $10,000 goal for the Apple Blossom Festival. Citizens are urged to contribute to ensure the festival’s continued status and large crowds, with past success attributed to community courage and resourcefulness. A strong turnout is expected to sustain hotels, tourist camps, and restaurants during the event.

Winchester Courage

Hauptmann Case Billing Sparks Legal Turmoil

The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch reports Hauptmann defense counsel Edward J. Reilly filed a $25,000 bill for services. The project was dismissed by Hauptmann's wife and others, prompting statements from Reilly about the parties involved.

Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Hauptmann Edward J. Reilly Ee Ovat Nenemic Reilly

Navy diplomat Upham to visit Yokohama for goodwill tour

Secretary Swanson announced Admiral Frank B. Upham will lead a goodwill visit to Yokohama in May to dispel bad feeling in Japan over American Pacific maneuvers. The plan marks unusual Navy Department openness about Pacific drills being aimed at Japan, with Upham faces a tough assignment to win Japanese favor.

Norfolk Swanson Frank B. Upham Yokohama Japan Pacific Navy Department United States China Australia Dutch East Indies Upham Los Angeles

Children Belief in Fairies Varies by Country

Sir Hugh Robertson of the Glassgow Orpheus Choir notes American children dismiss fairies with a firm Naw after a survey of a thousand youths. Irish children reply Yes, while Britons see belief as a matter of education not faith. He suggests contrasts with Mickey Mouse and Popeye as easy beliefs.

Hugh Robertson Glassgow Orpheus Choir British Isles

Night School to Hear Rev. Davis

The Rev. D. M. Davis, presiding elder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, will speak at the Friday night assembly of the Adult Night School at 8 15. The meeting will be held at the St Stephens Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, Pastor Rev Ingram. Everyone is invited.

D. M. Davis African Methodist Episcopal Church St. Stephens Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Ingram

Consuelo’s Debut Thrills New York in Gypsy Tale

Consuelo the gypsy girl rises to fame in New York after a dramatic wedding day escape. Doug supports her as Stewart notices her beauty in American clothes. The production plans a gypsy camp act while Consuelo longs for her troupe.

Consuelo Marco Anica Girtea New York Stewart Blackmire Doug Bill Louise Stewart Douglas

Gypsy dress and romance weave through New York nights

Consuelo returns from Madame Yvonne's in a tailored gown with white fox, while Doug notes her beauty and fatigue. They dine at the hotel as tensions rise over dancing lessons, jealousy, and plans to replace Louise in a covert scheme. The scene ends with an ominous tease of further revelations.

Consuelo Madame Yvonne's Stewart Doug Dougalas Lamb Yvonne's New York Douglas Madame Gypsy Girl Ann L'Ville Louise

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Records

Present and past rainfall figures show none for the last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. April totals to date are 1.94 inches and year to date 10.26 inches. Based on 22 years of Winchester Laboratory data the average annual precipitation is 34.61 inches with monthly averages ranging from 1.94 inches in February to 3.88 inches in May.

Winchester Research Laboratory

One Year Ago in Frederick County News Highlights

A retrospective item notes $50 373 12 spent during the life of the CWA in Frederick city and county. About 3 000 Frederick county students will march in the Apple Blossom Festival parade. Rev E B McGukin new pastor at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church is well received by two congregations. Wilbur C Chapman city hall janitor renovates the council chamber. The American Legion Post enjoys a pretzel and beer at its first meeting in its own building in years.

CWA Frederick County E. B. McGukin Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Wilbur C. Chapman Council Chamber American Legion Post

Miss Frances Story Weds Clarence H. Robinson in Madison

Madison Virginia Frances Story of Madison Vq marries Clarence H Robinson of Lincolnton North Carolina in a formal ceremony. The notice notes the wedding and the couple’s origins.

Frances Story Madison, Vq Clarence H. Robinson Lincolnton N. C France Mary Helen Glaize Stine Frederick Coun

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society elects Major Barton president

Major Robert T. Barton is elected president of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society. Charles J. McFarland, 71, is found dead in bed from a stroke. Winchester School Board receives a bequest of 50,000 from the Eunice Lupton estate to found the S Lucien Lupton School of Horticulture at Handley School. Handley School grounds hosts an Elks egg rolling event for children on April 13.

Robert T. Barton Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Charles J. McFarland Winchester School Board Eunice Lupton S. Lucien Lupton Handley School Lodge of Elks

Friendship Fire Company seeks funds for fire truck and hall change

Friendship Fire Company or Tammany Hall plans to sell its horses to buy a new fire truck after persuading the Common Council. A fire threatens the Shawnee Tribe wigwam No. 2 and the law offices of Atkinson and Kern at Water Street and Rouss Avenue. Mildred Clem, two, is saved by a dog that pulls her from a mud hole on National Avenue amid freezing weather.

Friendship Fire Company National Avenue

Klutch Adds Comfort Cushion For False Teeth

Klutch forms a comfort cushion and adds the plate so snug it cannot rock drop or be played with You can eat and speak as well as you did with your own teeth 25c and 60c a box at Drug Stores.

Public Sale of Winkfield Property in Winchester

Trustee will offer at public auction on April 20 1935 at 11 A M in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Va all Lots 4 5 and 6 on the revised Graylea plat fronting 108 feet on National Avenue and 160 feet between Gray and Smithfield Avenues improved by three double brick houses 342 344 346 348 350 and 352 with terms one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy.

James B. Winkfield Winchester National Avenue Said Avenue Gray Avenue Smithfield Avenue Herbert S. Larrick C. I. Brumback

Margaret Hurst to Address Va Conference on Dependent Child

Miss Margaret Hurst superintendent of Public Welfare will speak at the 35th annual Virginia Conference of Social Work in Richmond. Her discussion titled Dependent child away from his own home will be Friday afternoon April 12 at the John Marshall Hotel. Other speakers include Rev Thomas E Mitchell and Miss Blanche Lowe, with topics on the institutional and agency perspectives and a state overview.

Margaret Hurst Virginia Conference of Social Work Richmond Hurst John Marshall Hotel Winchester Florence Stubbs State Teachers’ College Farmville Thomas E. Mitchell Bureau of Catholic Charities Blanche Lowe Richmond Children’s Aid Society Katherine Watkins Prince Edward County

Public sale of Lockhart property in Winchester Virginia

The trustee will offer at public auction on April 18, 1935, at 11 A M in front of the County Court House Winchester Va, the lot on the northeast corner of East Piccadilly and North Kent streets, 18 feet by 118 feet, improved by a frame dwelling and a cement block store house. Terms: residue in two annual installments with deferred payments evidenced by purchaser notes dated the sale. Auctioneers Brumback.

J. H. Lockhart Winchester County East Piccadilly North Kent Streets North Kent Street East Piccadillytreet Herbert Larrick Co. I. Brumback

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