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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1934

Page

4

Advertising Rates and Deadlines as Listed

Advertising rates include 2 cents per line with a 25 cent minimum. Memorials priced at 1.50 for four stanzas of four lines, Cards of Thanks 0.75. Display ads with border due by 10 A M on publication day. Transient rate 0.42 per inch. National reps Devine Tenney Corp in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.

Devine - Tenney Corp New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines Atlanta

AP News Rights Notice

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to its news dispatches and local news published in this paper. This notice reserves republication rights for the AP and the paper.

Associated Press

SORROW FOR SIN A prayer of contrition and repentance

A devotional verse reflecting humility before God. The speaker confesses sinfulness and expresses readiness to halt and seek forgiveness, citing Psalm 38:15 18 as guiding scripture.

Flying Scotsman Sets English Speed Record

The Flying Scotsman in England achieved a new speed record by running 186 miles from London to Leeds in 151 minutes with an engine and four coaches. The article notes English conservatism favors proven designs, praises punctual service at moderate rates, and contrasts with rapid American German rail innovations while hinting at eventual adoption of diesel and streamline trains.

England London Leeds America Germany British Railways Holland United States

Self-made Memorials in Supreme Court Building Portraits

Aitken, the sculptor, includes his own portrait with those of Hughes Taft Marshall Root and Gilbert in the Western panel of the Washington Supreme Court Building. Critics call it bad taste yet acknowledge the piece as artistically solid if photo evidence holds. The piece urges a warning against future self-portraits in public monuments.

Robert Aitken Hughes Taft Marshall Elihu Root Cass Gilbert Supreme Court Washington Supreme Court Building Commission Aitken Michelangelo Pope Julius

Choosing the Speaker May Name Guffey as Target

Pennsylvania congressman Mr. Guffey emerges as a potential choice for speaker amid party maneuvering. The article notes his popularity within certain factions and hints at the ongoing strategic calculations shaping the selection.

Eero Seeds and Trade Items Listed in The Message

The article mentions seeds such as tea cotton sugar-cane tobacco and indigo. It also asks about the story of Enoch Arden and the direction Muslims face in prayer, noting Mecca as the destination.

Enoch Arden Mecca

Pennsylvania Delegation Back Byrns for House Speakership

The 23 member Pennsylvania Democratic delegation in the House, with Speaker-elect Guffey observing, unanimously endorsed Representative Byrns for speaker. Byrns sees the endorsement as essentially his election atop the Seventy-fourth Congress. Washington may soon focus on the floor leader race as the election nears.

Chicago Franklin Roosevelt Pennsylvania House Guffey Representative Byrns Byrns Seventy-fourth Congress Washington

Brill, Brill Son Dies In Philadelphia Auto Crash

Brandell Brill of Philadelphia, son of Mr and Mrs Robert F Brill, is killed in an auto crash in Philadelphia. Four persons lose their lives in a Baltimore paper ware house fire. Tear gas used to thwart a Frederickburg bank robbery as hearings open on road allocations in Richmond.

Brandell Brill Philadelphia Robert F. Brill John Galleher Commonwealth Loudoun County Department of Justice Hester Riggleman J. L. Riggleman Stephens City Memorial Hospital Max Krol American Legion Northern Virginia Power Company Winchester Commodore Henry B. Gilpin Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Frederickshurg Richmond

Urge Veterans To Apply For Compensation

The final date for World War veterans to file adjusted compensation certificates is January 2, 1935. Veterans with more than 60 days service or dependents of deceased veterans should visit the Winchester-Frederick County Chapter by January 2 with discharge papers to file. Eligible veterans served April 5, 1917 to November 11, 1918 and were honorably discharged. some ranks and civilian staff are excluded. Widows and children have preference among applicants.

Winchester - Frederick County Army

Ten years ago two Confederate veterans die in Mississippi fire

A Mississippi blaze claimed the lives of two Confederate veterans. In Frederick, G C Alger of Hagerstown faces trial over the death of Mr Penn. Eunice Lupton’s 50 000 bequest for a Handley horticultural school gains school board approval. A 15 year old black boy is lynched in Nashville. Pauline Frederick seeks third divorce.

Mississippi G. C. Alger Hagerstown Frederick Penn Eunice Lupton Handley Nashville Pauline Frederick

Four incidents and weddings in Rockingham area

Twenty five years ago Harrisonburg and Rockingham county residents faced a $30 000 loss in a Philadelphia led produce company scheme. Halley’s comet was predicted to return after a five year voyage. A southern wreck near Greensboro killed fourteen. the conductor crawled two miles with a broken leg to raise the alarm. Nancy Clark Nulton wed Herbert S. Larrick and Edith Sanford married E C Hewlett in Portsmouth.

Harrisonburg Rockingham County Halley Greensboro Nancy’ Clark Nulton Joseph A. Nulton Herbert S. Larrick Edith Sanford C. R. Sanford E. C. Hewlett Portsmouth

Relief booklets promote Key West tourists aid

Federal relief authorities sent booklets describing Key West to Winchester for distribution to boost tourism as part of rehabilitation efforts. The materials are available at the George Washington Hotel Hotel Jack and the Southern Inn with more may follow for distribution at other tourist homes amid Key West’s distressed finances.

Winchester Key West Fla Margaret Hurst George Washington Hotel Hotel Jack Southern Inn

How to Preserve Silver with Cellophane and Camphor

Guidance suggests keeping silver bright by wrapping with cellophane and adding several camphor pieces in the storage drawer. The tips emphasize moisture control and scent to deter tarnish.

Dependents Rights for Parents After 60

The text outlines who may file for dependency benefits when there is no widow or child. A dependent mother may file, or if she has no entitlement, the father may file. Dependency of parents is presumed after age 60. before that age, evidence of dependency must be presented.

Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester data

Present and past rainfall details show 0.38 inches for December to date and 35.50 inches year to date. 21-year averages from Winchester Laboratory list monthly figures from January 2.41 to December 2.34 inches and a yearly average of 34.71 inches.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Crimson Tide Prepares Four Workouts for Rose Bowl

Alabama coach Frank Thomas announced four final home-field workouts before the Tide leaves for Pasadena. The unbeaten team may stage one more rough scrimmage prior to departing Friday for the Rose Bowl against Stanford on New Year's Day.

University Ala Alabama Crimson Tide Frank Thomas Tide Pasadena Stanford

Union Service To Be Held On New Year’s Eve

A watch night service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on New Year’s Eve. Sponsored by the young people of various churches, the event invites all to participate with further details to follow.

Grace Lutheran Church

Medicine Head Is Apparent death by own action

Baltimore December 17 coroner investigated the apparent death by his own action of John M. Abbott 42 president of C W Abbott and Company bitters. Brother C Webster Abbott Jr found him unconscious in a gas filled room and a gas tube was found in his mouth. Abbott died in hospital survived by his widow a son and two brothers.

Baltimore John M. Abbott C. W. Abbott and Company Abbott C. Webster Abbott, Jr C. Webster Abbott John

Countess and Greenleaf Confront The Atlantic Night

Greenleaf and Blane debate how to handle the Countess as danger and deception intertwine. The Countess calls Greenleaf to a Red Cross benefit while espionage and war nerves complicate their delicate game. The plot threads edge toward a dangerous decision beyond the theater and into the Atlantic night.

Red Cross

Ridgeway Man Butchers Two Large Hogs for Heavy Pork Haul

Ernest Armel of Ridgeway West Virginia reports a total pork yield exceeding nine hundred pounds after killing two large hogs last week. The larger hog dressed at 518 pounds and the second at over 400 pounds, filling his larder and smoke house with fresh pork.

Ernest Armel Ridgeway W. Va Mr. Armel

Deadline Set for 3 2 Beer Licenses in 1935

State tax commissioner Co H Morrissett says county and city revenue officers must issue 3 2 beer licenses by January 1 1935 for all sellers unless they hold ABC Board licenses. The ABC act allows existing alcoholic beverage licenses to cover 3 2 beer sales.

H. Morrissett Commissioners of Revenue ABC Board Morrissett

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