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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1935
Page
4
The Evening Star lists subscription prices by mail and carrier for various terms, and outlines advertising rates. Classifieds are 72 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, cards of thanks five cents, and display ads 42 cents per inch with 10 a.m. due-by time. National reps are Devine-Tenney Corp. with offices in major cities.
A short excerpt notes that wine and strong drink have led to errors in vision and judgment among priest and prophet, citing Isaiah 28 7 as the source. The Associated Press disclaimer accompanies the text.
The Federal Reserve Board confirmed the extent of the current recovery with the index of industrial production rising to 97 percent of the 1923-25 average, the highest in five years except for a 1933 peak. Credit goes to renewed confidence after the Schechter decision, higher farm buying power, pricing balance improvements, higher bank deposits, new profit opportunities, stock replenishment, and evolving public sentiment.
The Virginia branch of the National Woman's party argues Edith Maxwell was not tried by a jury of her peers due to no women being impaneled for jury service. If upheld by the court of appeals, women might be qualified for jury duty without legislative action, despite Virginia's statutes and the state bill of rights favoring male jurors.
The article notes the Maxwell case could frame a struggle for women's rights but questions whether this angle sheds light on the core issue, namely whether the young woman is guilty of murder. It highlights the gender issue without definitively altering the trial’s focus.
The Interstate Commerce Commission seriously considers a flat two cent per mile fare for all rail travel, possibly including Pullman cars. The move aims to revive earnings by boosting ridership, with many lines already testing lower rates in the West and South.
Telegraphed groceries evolve from flowers to a national network. Local grocers part of the National Telefood group allow orders from distant towns with home town delivery. The system eases gifts and daily provisioning for families returning from extended trips.
One year ago Miss Mildred T Landis and J William Hollis wed. Kathleen Amelia Funkhouser became Mrs Ladley Husted in Washington Cathedral. Thirteen people died in a Montgomery West Virginia locomotive explosion. Winchester firemen answered 112 alarms in 1934. Fellowship Club provided Christmas cheer to 1,477 people in the city and county.
Five years ago Miss Gertrude V. Carper and Linwood E. Patton wed. Miss Dolly Inez Meadows becomes the bride of Scott Isabel Haymaker. Horace P. McKee aged 25 dies from severe burns after an incident with E. Virginia Smith aged 52 at home. John William Affleck aged 81, a retired agricultural implement dealer, is dead.
Ten years earlier Gen. John J. Pershing was described as broken in health during a South American visit. Other items note the death of P. Edward Williams, longtime Star correspondent, at Burnt Factory and the sudden death of realtor Isaac M. Orndorff, aged 57.
Twenty five years ago a gas explosion and ensuing blaze claimed 280 lives in a Bolton coal mine. The disaster also left twenty nine firemen dead. The event impacted the region and remains a stark reminder of industrial danger.
Report shows 24 hour precipitation ending 8 a m at .47 inches, December to date 2.00 inches, year to date 35.39 inches. 22 year average annual rainfall 34.61 inches with monthly averages listed from January to December.
Four Winchester banks announce lower savings rates effective January 2 1936 for new deposits and March 1 1936 for existing accounts. The shift from 2.5 percent reflects higher costs including FDIC premiums and reduced income from reserves. Banks promise to reassess if conditions justify higher payments and thank depositors for their business.
New York reports 30 football deaths in 1935 across high schools colleges and clubs with half occur ring among high school players an increase of 34 percent since 1931. Last year there were 13 high school fatalities.
Tuskegee Alabama December 30 Dr F D Patterson president of Tuskegee Institute announced that records show 20 persons lynched in the United States during 1935 an increase of five over 1934 He said 84 persons 17 white and 67 negro were saved from harm by the mobs efforts
The page presents a school pin quiz with questions about the welkin the sky surface land below sea level and signers of the Declaration who became presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
Greensboro woman finds a postage due card in her box pays two cents and receives a Christmas greeting from Postmaster J. W. Coleman. The mixup shows holiday rush in the postal system.
Chicago police twice detained Edward Zuban czes. After a 72 hour faint during the second arrest last Tuesday he was hospitalized. Detective Michael Ahern noted Zuban czes is an ex convict and has prior police contact.
Ohio’s new 3 percent use tax aimed at preventing residents from buying out of state and dodging the home sales levy faces likely constitutional attack as a protective tariff. The measure seeks revenue but acts mainly as protection, mirroring a national import duty to shield domestic goods from foreign competition.
In Hot Springs Arkansas Senator Joseph T Robinson argues a proposed Mississippi River levee is a national project. He says flowage rights would be obtained by states and subdivisions with federal reimbursement, noting states cannot advance payments and urging adherence to national responsibility for success.
The Ohio use tax may be ruled camouflage and fail as protective tariff legislation. If not camouflaged, it is invalid as national protection is allowed but inter state protection is banned by the U S constitution.
Ohio plans to employ inspectors to check bills of lading and company records to ensure a 3 percent penalty on commodities and tangible property purchased outside the state and used or stored in Ohio. Other states watch the experiment as a potential model, with the case headed to the supreme court as a major decision.
In St Louis a national project to clear the riverfront for a Jefferson Memorial park gains approval. Republicans and Democrats praise the move though only 7 million of 65 million is funded. Congress must provide the rest to buy property and fund unemployed relief.
The Hot Springs community echoes a call for expanded federal jurisdiction and management of public reservations. Proponents argue national oversight would benefit all Americans, while critics warn it signals ultimate profit regulation by government.
Minnesota Senator and family offer congratulations to Elmer A Benson after Governor Floyd B Olson names him to fill the unexpired term of the late Thomas D Schall. The Benson children Lois and Thomas pictured at the family home in St Paul.
In 1904 Serbia issued coronation stamps with portraits of King Peter I and dynasty founder. When inverted a death mask of King Alexander, the murdered predecessor, appears among other birds, masking the face with a powdery look.
Lieutenant Larrabee probes the boarding house where Andrew Darien was stabbed in bed. Conrad Withers recalls seeing the knife and hearing a strange voice, and admits hiding fear and possible guilt while finger prints complicate the mystery. The scene ends with an unresolved confession and a cliffhanger.
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