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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1936

Page

4

Peace and Holiness Quote From Hebrews Inspires Believers

A religious note cites Hebrews 12 14 urging followers to pursue peace with all people and holiness to see the Lord. The brief reflects a sermon or church bulletin emphasis on virtue and faith.

Myth of nine old men disproved by life expectancy data

The article argues against the idea that nine senior U.S. Supreme Court justices were unusually aged. It notes MetLife data show they lived about eight years longer than peers, but lists the oldest justices Brandeis 19, Van Devanter 76, Hughes, McReynolds, Southerland 73, Butler 69, Cardozo 65, Stone 63, Roberts 60, and compares youth with Senate aging including Carter Glass 77 and Borah 70.

Insurance Statisticians Eo Dane Kes Brandeis van Devanter Hughes McReynolds Southernd Butler Cardoz Fletcher Norris Capper

Henry Ford Reflects on State of Mind During Depression

The Cumberland Times quotes Henry Ford arguing that the era of low mood was a state of mind and asks if the widespread unemployment, closed factories, bread lines, and bankrupted businesses prove otherwise. Ford questions whether private and public relief can mask the harsh reality facing workers and firms.

Cumberland Times Henry Ford Mr. Ford

The Art of Sneezing Pupils of the Hearth

A humorous piece on sneezing as a rowdy performance. It describes a vigorous sequence of at least a dozen rapid sneezes, with a machine gun like cadence and a final moment before using a kerchief.

Montgomery Advertiser

Sneeze Etiquette Sparks Modern Debate

A light discussion on sneezing manners stirs online chatter as etiquette experts weigh considerateness, timing, and cultural norms. The conversation covers when to sneeze, cover habits, and social reactions in public spaces and workplaces.

Limits to a Judge's Wisdom

A Daily News report on a divorce case where Judge Warren Eaton awards child custody to the father. The judge questions the petitioner’s adherence to communistic and atheistic views and warns of potential bias in domestic disputes. The piece discusses ideological influence on rulings and calls for judging based on specific qualifications.

Daily News Mabel Eaton Warren New Jersey

Hospitals Lose Clifton Forge Heartbreak and Bills

The piece discusses the high cost of hospital care from frequent automobile accidents, noting millions in bills and the burden on patients who cannot pay. It highlights emergency treatment without regard to ability to pay and calls for attention to hospital charges and unpaid bills.

Clifton Forge Isms Corindiene Portsmouth Star

Will Rogers Humorous Story Fragment

Fragmentary Will Rogers piece comments on parental treatment of children and social behavior with truncated lines and unclear context. The text shows humorist voice and incomplete phrases rather than a complete narrative.

Georgie Falls Ill Before Breakfast

In a morning scene Georgie tells his mother he feels sick yet hungry, and she reassures him and offers lighter breakfast. The child mentions stomach upset while contemplating cake and cocoa nut dessert as breakfast looms.

American News Features, Inc

Hospitals Must Meet Burden From Traffic Toll

The speaker argues for financial responsibility by motorists or at least greater hospital funding to sustain care for traffic victims, warning that hospitals face an added burden in handling injuries from the mad traffic situation.

A Lesson for Clerks from a Virginia Records Theft

Richmond News Leader urges county clerks to guard valuables after the Albemarle circuit court records were stolen by trusted courthouse regulars. The piece cautions against unsupervised access and suggests strong safety rules possibly warranting special legislation to prevent future pillaging of historic deeds and wills.

Richmond News Leader Virginia Circuit Court of Albemarne

Letter argues against truck license by load and taxes

A reader to Senator Cather argues against a bill requiring For-Hire truck licenses by load. He cites a seven-truck fleet and calculates taxes and insurance for an 1 1/2 ton truck, totaling 457.10, urging defeat of the law. The note references Basque region text trailing off.

the Star Russell Cather Senate

Millington election drift leaves vacancies unfilled

In Millington Tennessee voters show little interest amid long gaps since 1931. Mayor J M Hampton won in 1931 and skipped 1933 and 1935 elections. an aldermanic vacancy remains unfilled as no one attends a board meeting.

Millington Tenn Wator J. M. Hampton Hampton Valno P.S

Five Point Program by Loy on Wedded Bliss

Hollywood advice from Myrna Loy argues for simple habits to keep harmony. She jokes with a five point plan about avoiding domestic friction and choosing thoughtful, unobtrusive routines to please a husband.

Hollywood

Unclear Age Claims Highlight Wisconsin Neighbors

In Antigo Wisconsin a 102 year old man boasted he can still crack nuts with his teeth while friends猜 age estimates place him around 384. In Scottsbluff Nebraska Pete Knight of the city park board comments on a finance firm statement about an automobile payment of 30, with Knight calling it a pleasure.

Antigo Wis Scottsbluff Ned Pete Knight Knight

Smith as national campaign factor eyed by southern Democrats

Washington observers in Macon Georgia say Rev Gerald L K Smith could become a significant force in a share our wealth political wave. They compare him to Huey Long, noting his rabble rooser appeal and potential touring plan to broadcast Long's speeches from the grave.

Washington, D. C Macon Gerald L. K. Smith Smith Louisiana Huey P. Long Kingfish Washington Huey Long Gerald Smith Senator Long Hall Columbia Mr. Smith Cone

Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester data

Present and past rainfall figures show last 24 hours ending 1 a.m. with none. February to date totals 11 inches year to date 4.41 inches. The 23 year average per year is 34.56 inches. Monthly averages range from January 2.42 to May 3.83 inches.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Queen Victoria Era Crime, Bible Sales, and Early Glove Makers

A classroom Q and A note covers crime decline under Queen Victoria, noting convicts around 50 000 and deaths under 2 during succession. It asserts the Bible as the world's best seller with about 30 million copies sold yearly. It adds a fragment on earliest glove makers, monks, and leather goods.

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Funeral overheard in shadowed town hearsay and secrets

At Andrew Darien’s private funeral eight attendees include his lawyer Marcella Cambridge and detectives. The narrator discovers Darien owned the Around Town paper used to threaten, and a phone booth call to Dr. Rudemar hints at a broader murder plot as the mystery deepens with no clear answers.

Andrew Darien Marcella Cambridge Mr. Darien Miss Cambridge Mrs Janet Mr. Granet Marcelia Cambridge Hemingway Darien Mr. Hemingway Martin Hemingways Larrabee Kirk Larrabee Dr. Rudemar New York Emery Upham Upham

One Year Since Kidnap Suspect Slugs Officer

News item notes a Bremer county kidnapping suspect Jess Doyle slugging an officer at a beer joint in Aurora Illinois while being returned to prison and escaping. Also mentions a relief bill snag and a death of 82 year old Sarah Jane Johnson. Handley faculty to present The Faculty Show Off and a severe burn for John Y Himelright of Star Tannery.

Jess Doyle Bremer Aurora Sarah Jane Johnson Handley Ebruary John Y. Himelright Star Tannery

Five years ago bishop Cannon goes to church trial on crutches

Miss Edna Virginia Adams and William S. Orndorff marry in Washington D C at Mount Vernon Place as city council warned to be prudent on street expenditures this year. Harry F. Stipe dies at 58 in Ridgeway West Virginia. A lumber plant at Hagerstown Maryland owned by William A Danzer and Company is wiped out by fire causing $250000 loss. Herbert J Shull earns a $1 apeniea War relayed in police report notes. Former Frederick revenue commissioner defeats Martinsburg in election contest.

James Cannon, Jr Mount Vernon Place Washington, D.C Edna Virginia Adams Williams Orndorff Harry F. Stipe Ridgeway W. Va William A. Danzer Pany Hagerstown

Rich mond brides two couples as year ends

TEN YEARS AGO Miss Mary E. Gold of Richmond marries Dr Melville H Carter of Baltimore. Miss Helen Scanlan formerly of Berryville weds Richard Wright Sr at Durham North Carolina. Firemen vote down Mayor Ward proposal to alter alarm system.

Mary E. Gold Richmond Melville H. Carter Baltimore Helen Scanlan Berryville Richard Wright Durham N. C Ward

Local race sparks controversy and a hospital robbery report

Dean R Bares runs for sheriff against Miss Angelica Didier. Nurses at the hospital are robbed while out in Jersey City. Jersey Central Railway cited as responsible in the incident.

Dean R. Bares Wing Charley Luther Pannett Justice of the Pears Sheri Angelica Didier the Nepital Jersey City Jersey Central Railway

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