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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1935
Page
7
The Virginia State Grange annual convention will meet in Harrisonburg during the last week of October. Mark Turner of Vienna, Va., chairman of the state executive committee, announced the dates.
Five hundred delegates and members from all parts of Virginia are expected for a three day session on October 24 25 and 26 featuring discussions of agricultural problems and degree work.
Dress pattern notice for a daisy silk print afternoon frock with cape sleeve and high panel bodice. Includes size 14 16 18 20 32 34 36 38 40 42, fabric yardage, and price details with address for order from The Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1489 B offers overblouse and skirt in plaid wool or plain fabrics like wool linen or silk crepe. Features include jacket lines, front pleat room for movement, and central closures with large buttons. Sizes 12 to 20 with bust 30 to 38. Directions to send for the Barbara Bell Pattern Book.
The article notes Frederick County apple history dating to 1740 with Quaker settlers on Apple Pie Ridge. It cites Dr. Fletcher on Virginia fruit origins, Franklin and Albemarle Pippin trade, Washington and Jefferson’s farming links, and Maury’s frost observation. Winchester and Frederick County welcome visitors and descendants returning to Virginia roots.
First National presents Go Into Your Dance at the Capitol Theatre starring Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler. The pairing marks their first on screen together with a Bradford Ropes story and dance numbers choreographed by Bob Connolly.
Jacob Ruppert recounts nearly two years at sea and ice near Little America. He recalls sailing from Bayonne in October 1983, physical transformation, lack of illness, and a perilous ice crossing in the Bay of Whales with the Bear of Oakland and his flagship, detailing thick ice, cracks, and hazardous fare.
The narrative recalls tractors rushing between ships and the camp at Little America as ice closes in and the Barrier threatens. A last, solemn farewell around the fort’s snowbound huts ends with the ships steering away toward home, while a final gas cache and notes to future pilots are left behind.
Lilian Harvey and Tullio Carminati star in the Columbia production Lets Live Tonight at the Palace Theatre today and Tuesday. The One Night of Love producers offer romance and song with Janet Beecher Hugh Williams and Tala Bireli in supporting roles. A Fox News Reel, a screen snapshot and Life Last Laugh accompany the feature.
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