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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1935
Page
4
The memo lists classified rates at 2 cents per word with minimum 25 cents and memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas. Cards of Thanks cost 75 cents. Display ads with borders due by 10 A M on publication day. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. National reps include Devine Tenney Corp in several cities.
The readable content repeats phrases about Associated Press rights and a biblical proverb. It includes stray strings referencing a right extension path and a religious quotation. No clear news event or named entities emerge from the legible portions.
As Stresa and Geneva talks unfold European powers seek unity to prevent war and stop Germany from violating treaties. France backs a firm League of Nations stand while Britain delays and Mussolini favors bold show. The goal remains to uphold public law and enforce penalties if Germany persists in flouting covenants.
In Lord Riddell’s will a 100 pound bequest to his faithful caddy triggers 22 ex service staff claims. A spokesman says the claimants, all regularly employed by the golf club, were known to him and insured by the club. The legal action centers on who qualifies for the legacy.
A humorous school prompt asks where someone lives, answer Low Africa. It notes presidents Jefferson and Adams both died July 4, 1826 exactly 50 years after signing the Declaration. It also mentions the Dutch city Delft as the origin of a chinaware name.
The omnibus social security bill would include white collar workers with all workers for old age pensions. Employers and employees would each contribute from 1 percent of annual income in 1937 up to 3 percent by 1949, with benefits calculated on incomes up to 3000 dollars. The inclusion reflects equal need for security among office store and business employees.
Winchester bowlers held a ban quet last night and local figures feature in a roundup of regional events. The document notes Joseph Frelinghuysen's contribution to a political fund, a civil suit in Frederick County, a Kiwanis death, travels of Samuel Insull, and past and future local happenings including school work and festival preparations.
Lieut.-Commander Louis McCoy Nulton named chief of the Department of Ordnance and Gunnery at the United States Naval Academy. R. E. Byrd named counsel for two years for educational institutions and governmental departments. Dorothy Henry Henderson of Clarke County marries Henry W. Frost Jr. in Baltimore. Clarence L. Copenhaver dies in a Grain Tennessee lab explosion. William Andrew Crist, 27, killed in wreck near Fetterman Virginia.
James Mullins and Dr. Elizabeth Adams respond to a call for a woman with acute alcoholism at Bellevue Hospital. The patient May Elwood resists treatment, her husband Daniel refuses a waiver, and Mullins is knocked to the pavement before being returned to the hospital.
The note describes daily chain gang work routines and the expectation to bring lunches, indicating organized labor tasks and logistical planning for workers.
A group declares they will not clean until the dust storm abates. Chicago case notes a 70 year old man, John R. Erskine, revealing his belief his wife is gone after twenty six years. In Missouri, Stanley Conn, new city dog catcher, is bitten on his first day and seeks emergency care.
Consuelo presses to understudy Louise L Ville as Renaldo trains a talented gypsy girl. Goldie worries about the contract, rival appeal, and backstage power while Louise confronts threats to her role and stage presence.
In a heated exchange Louise confronts Goldie about the gypsy in the act, accusing jealousy and claiming the gypsy fuels the season’s value. Goldie warns Louise, and threats of legal action arise as Stewart’s power looms. The scene ends with a vow to end the affair and a cliffhanger tease.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour period ending 8 a.m. April 2 with 2.14 inches, year to date 10.46 inches. The 22 year average precip is 34.61 inches, with monthly averages listed from January through December.
Reynolds Store notes from Reynolds Store Virginia record a string of weekend and weekday visits. Guests include Dewey Hutzler, two Hagerstown girls, EB Shenk, and many locals such as Mrs. J. Henry, Mrs. E. D. Shenk, Mrs. R. Place, and Miss Lucy Hovermale. Several trips frame socializing with Berkeley Springs and Gainesboro residents.
Mr and Mrs Frisby Racey and children visited Asa Racey family last Sunday. Clifton Geough of Winchester called on Vennor Milhon family. Lew Lamp of Winchester visited his brother Harry Lamp. Mrs Charles Lonas visited Mrs Alice Cochran. Ladies Aid meets at John Perry home next Saturday at 8 p m due to sickness. Rev B F Spitzer preached here last Sunday. Easter services and communion at 3 p m. Pearl Cochran visited Bessie Rosenberger recently. Zirkle Williams and daughter Gladys of Mr Williams visited John Perry. Ray and Ralph Miller from Clarke County were pleasant callers at Dorsey Ritter’s Sunday evening. Atha Dyke spent Saturday night with John Perry.
Mr. Thurston Renner called on Mr. John Perty last Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs Luther Hamilton called on Mrs Atha Dyke last Saturday afternoon, greeting her at her home and sharing a friendly visit.
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