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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1935
Page
4
Consolidated with The Morning News Item and other papers. Advertising rates listed for classified and display ads. Minimum charge 25 cents. memorials 1.50 for four stanzas. cards of thanks 0.75. Display ads due by 10 A.M. on publication day. transient rate 42 cents per inch. contracts available. National reps listed in several cities.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish its news dispatches and all local news in this paper. The notice states AP content can be republished only under license and credits the source accordingly.
Fragmentary religious text repeats a Bible verse about reward for the righteous and a judgment by God on earth. The lines include esoteric phrases and a Psalm reference. No clear news event or person is identifiable.
Charlottesville Progress reports protests against proposed amendments to the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Critics say the changes would expand the Secretary of Agriculture power over farmers, processors, and manufacturers, potentially dictating prices and minimizing producer consent.
An Ohio newspaper describes a forthcoming feature titled College Beauty Exchange presenting photos of college women. It states clearly the project is not a beauty contest and that there will be no prizes awarded.
Five ex-presidents were alive between March 4 1861 when Lincoln took office and Jan 18 1862 when Tyler died. The count set a historic high. Mother Carey's Chickens refers to sea gulls. Mogigraphia means writer's cramp.
The paper prints pictures of coeds from state colleges chosen by a panel of artists. Judges note photographs may not capture every beauty and selections rely on the images shown, offering an out in disputes and preventing vanity or despair among contestants.
C H Mc Caslin of Oakland sends a $35 check to President Roosevelt as a gift to run the government. The Treasury takes the donation and will use it accordingly, drawing a contrast to Justice Holmes’ $250,000 bequest and prompting thoughts on broad private generosity to the nation.
Residents recall events from one to five years ago including Mrs. George E. Armel being buried in Riverton Charlottesville Democrats seeking a Democrat for Virginia IRS collector Dr. Henry Donald Campbell longtime dean of Washington and Lee dies at 72 and Early post office mail benefits. Five years ago the Arthur G Jones Woolen Mills faced bankruptcy Jacob A Devilbliss facing first degree murder charge in Berkley Springs Miss Mary Greenway Russell named Princess Winchester Friendship Fire Company to stage a firefighting history pageant during the Apple Blossom Festival Heat waves from Texas push Midwest temperatures into the 90s.
Detroit interests Moss and Ingihart acquire 52 450 dollars in capital stock of Winchester Gas Company. Donald B. MacMillan plans an Arctic expedition this summer. Handley defeats Boate 5 to 0 in season opener. Wheat price jumps seven cents per bushel for May delivery amid tightening estimates. A car owned by Rev. F. R. Casselman is stolen during Easter services at Centenary Reformed Church.
Twenty five years ago death summons Mrs. Carrie A. Whetzel aged 46 at Brucetown. Four alleged robbers and dynamiters of Clearbrook, office and station are now behind bars. William H. May, 88, Alexandra businessman and county native, dies there. Mrs. Ann Maria Roszel, 70, mother of Colonel B. M. Wroszel, dies here. Frank M. McCormick of this city weds Salome Bruley of Brooklyn, N Y, in that city.
Washington April 12. Removal of state restrictions blocking women from federal juries is proposed in a bill by Representative Celler.
The trial over a bank dispute centers on a $3000 note allegedly issued by an exchange through its directors. Testimony details who knew of the note, and whether the exchange fully authorized the borrowing. The case proceeds toward a jury verdict with instructions still being prepared.
Consuelo dominates backstage even as Louise L Ville fights for spotlight. Rivalry with understudy and stage manager Hadley tests loyalties while Consuelo hopes for a chance to prove herself as a dancer. The scene ends with plans for a potential tryout as the gypsy understudy as Renaldo advances the search.
Present and past rainfall data summarize the 24 hours ending 10 a.m. with 2.14 inches for April to date and 10.46 inches year to date. Winchester Laboratory records 34.61 inches average annual precipitation over 22 years. Monthly averages are listed per month from January at 2.35 inches to December at 2.30 inches.
Raymond Hamilton, the Texas desperado famed for rapid thefts, is pictured with Sheriff R A Schmid as they start his final journey from Dallas toward Huntsville. He is scheduled for electrocution at the state penitentiary on May 10.
A South American spectacle bear is a small member of the bear family known for a white rim of hair around its eyes.
Citronella is derived from a grass grown in Ceylon and Java. The oil is valued as a mosquito repellent.
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