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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1935
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists mailing and carrier subscription prices in advance. One year by mail is 3.50 dollars, six months 1.75, three months 0.90, one month 0.30. By carrier one year 4.50, six months 2.25, three months 1.20, one month 0.40, with weekly at 0.55.
The author argues motorists fund road maintenance exclusively through motor taxes in Virginia since 1932. He notes multiple taxes on car use and ownership, praises improved roads, and warns against diverting road funds to general government, citing economic and rural benefits.
An Evening Sun note surveys American dialect studies. Professors Hall Heberer and Handley lead Midwest counterpoints to New England speech while Minnesota and Wisconsin scholars mock Harvard accents. The piece questions why regional speech provokes anger in America but is enjoyed in Britain.
The article notes exiled monarchs like George of Greece returning and asserting influence, Archduke Otto’s rumored move toward Austria’s throne, and a perceived swing back to conservatism with strong crowned heads in Britain Belgium and Nordic states. It discusses monarchy versus constitutional rule and the potential popularity of kings if dictators emerge.
Suffolk News Herald and Winchester Star urge legislative action in January to revise drunken driving laws and impose a mandatory jail sentence of at least thirty days. They stress motorists must join the war on drunken drivers as a civic duty and public opinion should push for reform.
A call to the General Assembly urges amending the law to add strong provisions with teeth that will deeply bite into the habits of drunken fools, aiming to sober them for life.
The Italian Propaganda Ministry halts production of works from League of Nations allied countries in Italy. George Bernard Shaw and William Shakespeare are exempt, while contemporary European authors face reduced income. Italians may feel limited by the broader ban on foreign literature and its cultural impact.
Bath County Enterprise questions the Resettlement Administration under Tugwell for a $4 billion work relief effort. It notes 5,072 relief workers versus 12,000 staff and $1.74 million monthly salaries plus 195 vehicles, bought for a temporary emergency program.
One year ago a harbor fire at Port 1 caused heavy damage to waterfront facilities. Kushner of Danville served as guest of Winchester Lodge No 867 at a Elks event. A Winchester housing drive raised 108207 in pledges for construction. Local residents toured Maryland armories as a survey visit. Norman Davis urged retaining naval treaties.
Five years ago the Winchester Semi Pros defeated the hitherto invincible Martinsburg Hosemen 25 to 0. Dr F Ty McFaden spoke at the Winchester Lodge of Elks annual Memorial Service. Snake poison in food killed 40 students in Bombay. A thief stole money from a post office in Millwood.
A decade ago Illinois debates a new parole law seen by critics as too lenient. Page County residents respond with calls for more funding for Shenandoah National Park. The U.S. Army faces a shortage of bombing planes. The I C C supports a gradual merger of U S railways.
Twenty five years ago Bell Telephone introduces calling by numbers. Winchester census puts population at 5864 though elderly residents dispute it. A German prince owns a valuable map of America. A show horse owned by W W McDonald is fatally injured after being struck by Fred Wright's car. Nemo publishes The Betrayal about life in Virginia.
Present and past rainfall figures show a 24 hour end at 8 a m with 1l2 inches. Year to date 33 59 inches and total year rainfall 84 61 inches. Monthly averages span January to December with values from 2 30 to 3 88 inches.
Pittsburgh James Thunell missed a traffic court hearing due to his wife giving birth then mailed a 2 50 check to explain. Dormont mayor sent back the check with note to put it in the baby’s bank. Clifton Forge beans power trouble trigger burglar alarms, miscounted cash yields 19 short due to a two sided bill. Los Angeles Gustave Hufferson 70 and Aldriede Schulte 67 reunite after years apart to wed on their golden anniversary.
In Bamberg South Carolina Mrs J W Price reports her cat has a remarkable routine. The cat carries feathers in her mouth after washing her brood of ten chicks and three newborn kittens daily. She cleans the kittens with her tongue and then washes the chicks in the same manner.
A San Francisco lunch stand proprietor counted his cash and found a shortfall of nineteen dollars after a first count and then recounted to verify the discrepancy.
Sheriff Breen could not explain why six jurors failed to appear after summons. One juror died July 22, 1934, leading Judge Hunter to issue a contempt citation against the sheriff and deputies.
Salt Lake City police sergeant Golden Haight was struck on the lip by a bullet ricocheting from a target range. The injury is described as not serious and he plans a brief, quiet recovery with no jokes.
Washington and New York dispatches argue international talks yield little, while publicists spin success. French turmoil under Laval looms as Croix de Feu and Socialists clash amid deflation, spending pressures, and calls for freer global trade.
Analysis notes that postwar conferences may collapse into dispute rather than harmony. The piece recalls the 5-5-3 naval agreement and lists seven powers US Britain Japan Russia France Germany Italy seeking equality. It warns only the first two have real funds, others rely on heavy taxation.
Judge D H Rodgers orders Captain Gutzen danner to Frederick Maryland for trial on false pretenses in cattle sale. State attorney Sherman P Bowers vows to pursue habeas corpus and bring the defendant to Freder prosanor to trial.
The following deeds have been recorded in the office of the Corporation Court clerk. John H. Lamp, et al, to City of Winchester, strip of land on.
The text notes Gilbert Stuart, an early American painter famous for many Washington portraits and for his refined color. It also asks about pro and con meaning and records Jesus turning water into wine at Cana.
Carol faces a dangerous abduction by Van Cleve as Horton takes her through New York and into a desolate Bronx hideaway. Miss Sanford strains to overhear, while Carol plans to resist and warn others as the plot thickens in the night.
Henry Van Dyke's The Lost Word will be read as a dramatic sermon at the Congregational Christian Church on December 22 during the early morning service. Rev. Mr. Smith presents his arrangement and will lead the performance with studies from Dr. Fred Eastman. The Men of the Church group invites all men to a meeting Wednesday at 7 30 in the Cath er recreational room 302 West Boscawen Street.
Middletown notes report Mr C S Morse drove from Fort Portsmouth with Mrs Morse and their infant son returning yesterday. Amye Clark, Hume teacher, visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Clark. The Grace M E Church Sunday School selects The Birthday of the King as Christmas entertainment.
Miss Bessie Sperry directs Christmas night program assisted by Myrtle Rhodes Sadie Harris Ruby Everly and several men including W R Campbell C L Wright C F Carper W A Everly J P Everly and G Wilson Borden. Mrs J P Everly hosts Woman's Missionary Society Thursday afternoon December 12.
In Roanoke on December 9 a Black thief grabbed a package from M. B. Newman’s car, fled a half block, dropped the item, then continued away. Newman said the package contained a skunk hide.
The early settlers reportedly brought a mastiff and a spaniel to Plymouth Rock. Their exact dog lineages remain unknown, while the text notes executive ability as essential for any enterprise.
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