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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1935
Page
4
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A public notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish all AP dispatches and locally published news in this paper to protect distribution and licensing.
A devotional line urges reflection on the Lord's mighty deeds and the call to faithful service with truth and wholehearted dedication. The verse echoes 1 Samuel 12 24, emphasizing reverence, gratitude, and steadfast obedience.
Richmond News Leader notes that Charles W. Moss proposes raising the minimum driving permit age to 18. It cites state comparisons showing many allow younger ages or no limit, and cites 1933-34 fatality data to discuss youth driving risk and public safety.
The piece describes a nationwide surge in organized crime from liquor rackets to labor and petty gangs, with bombings and window smashing terrorizing merchants. It warns this rise undermines American civic and personal rights and casts thugs as de facto rulers.
The passage explains the proverb as punishment for the worst criminals, noting gallows height as a historical axiom. It cites Gilderoy a notorious 17th century cattle thief and highwayman hanged in 1636.
The article argues vandalism threatens government and calls on cities and states to act decisively. It warns roving gunmen as an example and stresses the issue is local, needing energetic suppression before vandals gain power. If unchecked, it could invite federal intervention.
Mr Brisbane suggests imitation nobility should hire musicians after dinner to enjoy music and aid backgammon profits. He notes radio phonographs and churches offer good music, while schools foster ensembles and choirs. The public increasingly funds music, reducing reliance on wealthy patrons.
One year ago the old Dandridge home on North Braddock street faced razing. The passage notes a Hartford, Connecticut death of M. L. Ducharme, former Winchester hotel manager. Also mentions a Japanese warning on Far East policies amid discussions on mail flight bidding results.
Brunswick and Knoxville Maryland schools prepare for the Apple Blossom Festival parade. Greenbrier Military Academy cadet band will march. Miss Josephine Newman of Woodstock named parade princess. Twenty thousand cigarettes stolen from T. J. Cooper warehouse. Harry W. Hyde dies suddenly in Florence Alabama.
Ten years ago frost harmed fruit crops, with moderate damage noted. Lavish plans for entertainment of the Queen's court were announced. Five thousand school children were to march in the Winchester Presbytery parade.
Twenty five years ago Marshall Bayliss dies at Que quon as rain ends forest fires in Capon Springs West Virginia. Governor Patterson of Tennessee earns the record of pardons with 956 issued in under four years and a spring meeting of the Winchester Presbytery opens locally with no serious frost damage reported.
The Cracow salt mines in Poland have long housed religious symbols carved by miners over more than a thousand years. Statues altars and other sacred carvings line the corridors reflecting the miners faith and labor.
Historical note describes early Chinese silk dyeing dating to 2600 RB with dyes sourced from diverse plants.
Consuelo announces to two reporters that she will take Louise DVille’s place as star of the Follies this evening. The moment stirs questions about whether the dream is madness or destiny.
Consuelo, a celebrated gypsy dancer, hails a break as press salutes her rise while fears of consequences haunt her. She wrestles with Stewart and Douglas as she contemplates switching Louise in a backstage coup and securing long awaited fame tonight.
Present and past rainfall figures show no precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a m. April to date totals 2.62 inches. year to date 10.94 inches. 22 year averages from Winchester Laboratory record include monthly totals from January to December, with 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 inches.
Richmond April 22 The State Highway Department awarded contracts for furnishing and applying more than 2 000 car loads of bituminous materials at prices saving about 300 000 compared with last year. Total cost of the 1935 contracts will be 870 375 44 versus about 930 000 last year. The department will obtain 18 411 000 gallons of materials 50 percent more than last year and apply 13 268 000 gallons about double the prior year's quantity.
Harrisonburg Virginia April 22 Frank Coffman manager of a local bottling works and World War veteran will become president of the Harrisonburg Rotary Club succeeding Frank C Switzer Treasures and secretary were elected and three directors named Coffman from Elkton served in France as a corporal in Co 7 16th Infantry First Division later mustered out as a second lieutenant in the 89th division He is a past commander of Rockingham Post American Legion and active in veterans affairs.
In Roanoke Virginia on April 22 the Norfolk and Western Railway expected to complete the largest rail renewal project in 20 years. The 131 pound rail will cover 130 miles on the Radford and Shenandoah divisions at an estimated cost of 2.5 million dollars. The work employed several hundred men with four extra forces of 45 men on Radford and three crews on Shenandoah. A total of 1 072 carloads of rail and track accessories were used including 660 carloads of steel rail 180 carloads of tie plates and 55 carloads of rail joints.
Police closed the Nudist Theatre Guild production "The Girl From Childs" in New York on April 22 citing safety issues at Sutton Theatre. License Commissioner Moss ruled the venue unsafe due to seats not being screwed to the floor and absence of an asbestos curtain. actors wore breechclothes and the butler had a shirtfront.
The civil action of E. R. Conner et al. against State Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Massachusetts and others was compromised out of court. The mutual agreement provides for a $5,000 payment to Conner, with all parties signing releases to H. K. Benham, receiver for the old firm.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1564 B features a two gore skirt with back dart fit and fullness at lower side seams. The dress uses solid color on yoke and sleeves with print on the rest, and has a low neckline, dropped shoulder sleeves, and comfortable cutting. Sizes 34 to 46, instruction to send for the Barbara Bell Pattern Book.
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