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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1935
Page
4
The Evening Star operates as a daily Winchester Virginia newspaper with second class mail. Subscription rates are listed: one year in advance 3.50, six months 1.75, three months .90, one month .30. post rates for non subscribers range from 4.50 yearly to 40 cents monthly.
Advertising rates include 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum. Memorials priced at 1.50 for four stanzas of four lines. Cards of Thanks 75 cents. Display ads with border due in office by 10 a.m. on publication day. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. National reps Devine Tenney Corp in major cities.
The Associated Press states it holds exclusive rights to republish all its news dispatches and any local news published in this paper. This notice governs reprint rights and attribution for AP content.
A brief religious quotation from Job 33 4 emphasizes that life comes from the spirit of God and the breath of the Almighty.
A New York State Teacher Association survey of 9 903 mailed inquiries shows parents favor arithmetic and spelling for elementary study while English and mathematics lead in secondary subjects. Farmers and industrial workers show less enthusiasm for agriculture and industry, suggesting parents seek broader training beyond a narrow academic curriculum.
Roanoke Times profiles Virginia governors noting age and origins. George C. Peery born in Cedar Bluff Tazewell County took office at 60 in 1934, practiced law across Virginia, and held a long tenure as governor. Harry Byrd became governor at 38 from Martinsburg West Virginia, while Lee Trinkle rose to office at 45 after Wytheville birth and Roanoke residence.
The piece notes Governor Peery’s 1938 successors, highlighting Thomas G. Burch, a Martinsville banker and “small-town boy,” and James H. Price, Richmond native and lifelong Virginian. It underscores a preference for homegrown leaders amid national politics.
In a holiday appeal churches call for thoughtful acts, urging readers to brighten Christmas for someone overlooked by the rush. The exhortation highlights those whose lives bear hardship and suggests finding a person who still believes in Santa Claus despite life’s disappointments.
The Bishop of London urges repopulating the British Empire with Britons to secure empire stability. He cites Australia and Canada as underpopulated yet resource rich and suggests redirecting funds from unemployment relief to settlement. He warns Britain must grow its own population to keep the empire intact.
A New York City board denied a woman’s teaching license after deeming her 182 pounds excessive. The writer questions health as a weight measure and argues that form should not determine capability, urging reconsideration of weight-based licensure and its wide social impact.
The report shows no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m and none for December to date. Year to date rainfall is 33.34 inches, with the 22 year average at 34.61 inches. Monthly averages range from 1.94 inches in February to 3.88 inches in May, based on the Winchester data.
City officials say the Winchester armory project is not dead but awaits state and federal data. Brig Gen S Gardner Waller has sent a twelve page questionnaire seeking site and building type details while local leaders wait guidance on a possible community center use and location options.
South End Hosemen unanimously approve J William Stryker as fire chief by City Council. The group pledges support and invites Chief Stryker to attend meetings. notes improvements to the hall and invites friends to visit evenings.
SCOTLAND Md Dec 3 William P Smith of St Michaels Manor digging in the bed of old Deep Creek unearthed oyster shells eight inches long and six inches wide It is believed the shells were thrown in the creek by Indians who inhabited its banks in early colonial days The creek once was a port of entry.
The Congregational Christian Church choir is urged to attend 8 15 pm practice tomorrow evening. The Christmas Angel's Matin service for December 22 at 6 am includes music drama and pageantry with choir involvement.
A snowbound street rescue credited to Robert Blair enabled a mercy flight from Bridgeport California to Los Angeles for Mrs. John A. Robb, injured in a car crash that killed her husband.
The document lists three trivia questions and answers: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) as the unmatched master of instrumental music. the 50 cent parcel post stamp of 1912 featuring a cow. and an estimated annual amusement expenditure in the United States of over 600,000,000.
University of Rochester male students outline what they want in wives including cooking, sewing, mind improvement, humor and good looks. They say beauty must meet at least the top looks against the best, while skills in domestic arts are essential.
Jimmy, 19 months old, pictured on news page and billboard in a Kansas City charity drive at the Kansas City Cradle. A smiling child drew many to adopt as an unidentified athletic coach and his wife were named as winners of the adoption event.
In Chicago a 13 year old Paul Myerson fought with 14 year old Robert Miehle using a family revolver that dated back 40 years and remained operable. A bullet was fired toward Robert during the confrontation.
Burglars broke a front door of a Chicago clothing shop, fled with stock valued at 1100 dollars before police arrived after the alarm sounded. Authorities are reviewing footage and canvassing the area for suspects.
A terse notice from the Washington bureau reports a location at 1900 Street involving a central cross area. The item notes a coordinate or street intersection and hints at a field report command post. No further names or organizations are clearly identified.
Central Press reports reader views on the AAA processing tax shifting costs to consumers and farmer subsidies, contrasting urban dissatisfaction with rural approval. It also surveys 1939 prospects for old age pensions, Townsend plans, inflation fears, and the clash between liberals and bankers over wealth distribution and social security progress.
The passage argues that tariffs subsidize urban industry at agriculture's expense, noting that lawmakers like Congressman David J. Lewis acknowledge tariffs are subsidies. It also explains industrial leaders seek the term tariff to mask subsidy visibility and recalls farmers as exporters would not benefit from import taxes.
The Star shows Mayor Anderson purchasing the first Christmas Seals from Miss Ola Striker. A bullet riddled car is found in the city and police question Charles Robinson of Warren County, NC. Dr and Mrs E B Powers announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Powers to Clarence A Brill of Strasburg. Mrs Herbert Larrick returns from the U D C convention in New York.
The British Embassy football team and the Washington Concord team will play a game under English Association rules at Handley stadium as part of a firemen's benefit show.
A December 5 charity football game between Handley and Shenandoah Valley Academy stirs strong interest as both teams prepare for the bout. John A. Townes of Harrisonburg re-enters bus transportation, launching service from Washington to Knoxville on the Shenandoah Stages. The scene is set at the Colonial.
Sam Pagarman of Winnipeg, a 26 year old hiker, reaches Winchester and vocally supports establishing Shenandoah National Park. A separate note reports a million dollar fire in Council Bluffs caused by a boiler explosion. Andrew Mellon criticizes criticism of President Coolidge’s prohibition stance. The District Nurse Association logged 407 visits in November. Government doctors say tuberculosis danger is minimal for veterans who had a gas exposure in the trenches.
The nation drank 16 300 000 gallons of distilled liquor an increase of 30 000 000 gallons from the previous year. Cigar and cigarette sales propel internal revenue to 308 000 000 dollars. Rev Dr J Walter Shoaff longtime Braddock Street M E Church South pastor dies in Los Angeles. A Newark factory fire claims 30 lives with 15 more possibly dying. Mrs John W Wright dies locally.
Carol Kennedy confronts a new crisis as Miranda remains in danger with Horton Van Cleve. She calls Owen Craig for aid while reporters press and headlines spread about her Europe escape. Kathy arrives with news of the papers as Carol awaits a late meeting.
Miss Frances Larrick and Miss Hilda Unger shared Thanksgiving in Nain and many local families visited each other through the week. The Triplett and Clowser households received guests, while Mr. and Mrs. Russell Triplett welcomed a newborn daughter.
Mrs E O Grant and daughter of Clearbrook visited Rev and Mrs Morvan at the parsonage. Mr and Mrs Raymond Zicafoose of Lewisburg stayed with Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre. The Adams family spent Thanksgiving with Silas Adams in Gainesboro. Hugh Brill and Bob Massey visited friends in Alexandria. Catherine Childs of Berryville stayed with Purcell Stine.
Mr Charles Baker of Winchester Virginia called on Mr Andy Whitacre Friday evening. Mr and Mrs James Whitacre of Winchester were guests of the Whitacres. Mr and Mrs Ward Purcell of Winchester were guests of the Whitacres' parents last week. Mrs Purcell Stine has been on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Kenzel Oats and daughter Phyllis and a friend from Capon Bridge were dinner guests. Lola Eaton near the village broke her ankle. Mr and Mrs Robert Smith and the Whitacres called on Rev H L Myerly, confined at Memorial hospital.
The Common Council will hold a regular session tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The meeting agenda is not specified.
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