Advertising rates and deadlines in Weekly Times classified section
The Weekly Times lists classified advertising at 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, plus memo rates of 150 for four stanzas, and card rates of 18 cents. Display ads with borders must be in the office by 10 AM on publication day, with transient rates at 42 cents per inch and contracts available. National reps include Devine Tenney Corp in New York, Chicago, Detroit, Des Moines and Atlanta.
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Devine - Tenney Corp
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Pitts- Des Moines
Atlanta
Press Dispatch Copy from Associated Press Notice
Portion of a news service disclaimer appears in a newspaper clipping. It recalls rights and restrictions on reproducing AP material and warns of exclusive usage rules for reprints. The text emphasizes worldwide availability of news dispatches and standardizing attribution practices.
Right Reasoning Quote From Zechariah 1 18
A short biblical verse about sins turning white through divine mercy. The wording cites a biblical book and a familiar phrasing of forgiveness. It reflects a spiritual message rather than a news item.
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Zeaiah
Christmas seals sales begin nationwide to fight tuberculosis
The Christmas seals drive starts today across the country to raise funds for TB patients needing sanitarium care. Seals cost one penny each and have become a major national effort led by the District Nurse Association in Winchester and Frederick County, with support from many local groups.
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Red Cross
Tuberculosis Associations
Byrd road law praised by Virginia taxpayers
County supervisors at Lynchburg attacked state encroachment but residents praise the Byrd road law. It transfers 36000 miles of roads to state control, funds county roads by gasoline tax, and claims farmers save about 3 million dollars annually in taxes.
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Lynchburg
Virginia
School Quiz Corrections on Alfalfa Roots and Cyclops Myths
A brief Q&A tests on alfalfa root depths from one to older plants reaching twenty feet or more. It also defines Cyclops as a fabled one-eyed race. The third item attributes the quote to Admiral David Glasgow Farragut at Mobile Bay in 1864.
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David , Glason Perper
Mobile Bay
Tax Relief and Road Funds Draw Virginia Debate
The article argues that improving roads while lowering taxes benefits taxpayers in Virginia and challenges critics who oppose the law. It emphasizes that taxpayers, not local supervisors, should be the primary consideration in the policy.
Dogs And Their Masters In Hit And Run Tales
A Regina report tells of a terrier struck by a car and a collie rescuing it by dragging the terrier to the sidewalk. The piece muses on motorists and humans versus dogs, pondering what the collie might think of humans at the wheel.
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Regina
Sask
Hoover's alarm at a White House morning surprise
Ike Hoover recalls his calm tenure at the White House until a visitor, Bryan Untiect, slept in his underwear in Hoover's room. The moment disrupts his blase composure and prompts questions about democratic accessibility and the nation's drift from the people.
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Ike Hoover
White House
Bryan
Hoover
Andrew Jackson
Zach Taylor
Everybody's Parade
A reflective essay on people's urge to maximize life and the danger of chasing only highlights. It argues desires are complex and vague, and that viewing life as only an adventure leads to a subjective, incomplete experience without real obstacles.
Lone Women Hitchhiked to Washington and Back
From Livingston Morto domes the story of two women over 60 who hitchhiked to Washington and back. Their aim to see the President fell short but their main goal to do something bold succeeded. They cherish the thrill as a lifelong memory and urge others to join life’s gallant procession.
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Livingston, Mort
Washin
Air Conditioning Linked to Fewer Colds in Study
An experiment at the University of California housed cold-prone volunteers in a well ventilated room and exposed them to a contagious man and germ inoculation yet none contracted a cold over six days. Columbia University tests with non air conditioned rooms showed colds.
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University of California
Columbia University
Church of Christ Rural Charge Service Details
Pastor Rev S J Goode leads Bible School at 10 and 11 a m with services at 2 30 p m including baptism. Capon Bridge and Bandy Ridge hold Bible schools at 10 a m and evening worship with communion at regular services all are invited. Capon Bridge large endeavor 7 p m. continuous communion observed.
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S. J Goode
Bandy Ridge
Capon Bridge
Which city is nearer the South Pole Cape Town or Buenos Aires
The answer confirms Buenos Aires is nearer to the South Pole than Cape Town. The question asks for the two largest Insets of North America and the greatest annual rainfall location Assam and its position. It also notes language trivia and a horoscope style line about people born on this day being cautious yet ready.
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South Pole
Cape Town
Buenos Aires
Joel and the nameless man in the silent residence
Joel meets a nameless man in a sunlit kitchen and learns the commissariat signals a cautious stay. The man, calling himself Francis, hints at danger and watchful restraint as Joel settles to meals and guarded routines. Elsewhere Jake travels from New York toward Ohio seeking factory work, unsure of paths over the mountains.
Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester Research Lab
Present and past rainfall figures collected through the Winchester Research Lab show 24 hour precipitation ending at 8 a m on March 31 totaling 3.31 inches. Year to date rainfall stands at 35.12 inches with monthly averages listed for March through December and trend data for previous years.
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Winchester Research Laon Averi
Peneaa
Shenandoah Valley Academy loses Thanksgiving game 20 6
The one year ago report notes Shenandoah Valley Academy fell to Randolph Macon Academy 20 to 6 in the annual Thanksgiving game. Winchester and Martinsburg tied scoreless in their game in the West Virginia city. Handley pupils sing at a Lions Club meeting. Plans announced for the Washington and Lee ball on January 26. A religious institute is sponsored by the Frederick County Council of Religious Education at Als o. Five years ago Commander Byrd encircled the South Pole in a thrilling flight. Zero weather prevails with cats freezing in the cold. Handley football went four wins two losses and three ties scoring 186 to 59. Dental clinics to be held in local schools starting Monday. Loudoun Hunt meet on Thanksgiving draws 200 persons.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Randolph-Macon Academy
Winchester
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Handley
Lions Club
Frederick County Coune of Religious Education
Byrd
South Pole
Loudoun
Ten Years Ago Crash injures six youths near Inwood
A report recalls a 10 year old crash near Inwood West Virginia injuring six youths including five from the city. It notes Congress convening for a short term ending in March and mentions indictments by Frederick County official Hugh Pierce.
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Inwood
W. Va
Congress
Prederick County
Hugh Pierce
Governor bestows quirky titles on river steers in Kentucky
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Ruby Laffoon called Pred Erhart of Louisville the skipper of the Ohio river and added A. E. Perry of New York as admiral of the Kentucky river, while about 4 000 residents face the scene.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Ohio River
Ruby Laffoon
Pred Erhart
Louisville
A. E. Perry
New York
Kentucky River
Unclad Baby Found In Parked Car Sparks Police Action
In Council Bluffs a report describes an infant exposed to cold in the back seat of a parked car. Police rushed to the scene vowing to use every legal option, as the sawdust-like torso blanketed by the chill drew urgent concern.
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Council Bluffs
Convict Flees State Pen In Laundry Bag Escape
Ted Cole, 22, a convict in McAlester Oklahoma, escaped by hiding in a laundry bag and stowing in an outbound truck, then leaping from the moving vehicle outside the prison walls.
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McAlester
Okla
Ted Cole
Burglar Leaves Beer Clues In Squirrel Hill Robberies
Police hunt a beer sipping burglar who raided six homes in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill district stealing clothing and other items. Six empty beer bottles were found, one in each home, with the burglar reportedly drinking from them during the robberies.
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Pittsburgh
Squirrel Hill
Ill Wind Sends Louisville Huckster to Pavement
John Staebler a 65 year old huckster was struck by an ill wind in Louisville knocking him to the pavement. The incident tore the top off his wagon and left him needing fifteen stitches in the head.
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Louisville
John Staebler
Police Buzz Signals Baby Face Nelson Death
Boston police report a ground floor buzzer in the headquarters press room activated by hot tips. Reporters rushed to the detective bureau to learn of a federal release stating Baby Face Nelson found dead by federal officers, three days late.
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Detective Bureau
Baby Face Nelson
Local Church Schedules for Sunday Services and Activities
Winchester and Mt. Pleasant churches announce Sunday services with harvest themes. Leaders include Rev. F G Senger and G L Crim. junior and senior Christian Endeavor groups meet, and prayer sessions, Sunday schools, ladies aid, and harvest offerings are planned through the day and into the evening.
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F. G. Senger
Pleasant Valley—Sunday School Co
H. Roberts
C. E
Ray Fries
Ladies’ Aid
D. A. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
W. Va
G. L. Crim
Arthur McDonald
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