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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
4
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A devotional excerpt quotes Luke 10 27 28 urging love of God with heart soul strength and mind and neighbor as self for spiritual life in daily faith practice.
Austrian authorities set up a price commission after a tourist reports a 13.10 dollar whiskey price for a bottle during a Prince of Wales visit. The move aims to curb overcharging, protect tourist demand, and ensure longer term gains for the Alpine region.
The writer condemns touring Hauptmann jurors as a circus like spectacle, arguing it harms the dignity of American courts. Such exploitation risks public contempt and undermines faith in criminal jurisprudence, beyond any potential juror compensation. The emphasis remains on preserving court respect and avoiding sensationalism.
An advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as a fast acting cough remedy. It promises instant relief and strong soothing effects even on a harsh cough, claiming noticeable results as it goes down.
The question set lists five titles for George Washington: Surveyor, Planter, General, Statesman, and first President of the United States. It also notes William Pitt the elder as the first to call him the Great Commoner. For the Federal Reserve, it states inauguration during Woodrow Wilson’s administration and that there are 12 Federal Reserve Banks.
One year ago the Local board of Public Welfare assisted 1 842 persons in January through Emergency Relief Headquarters Virginia passes new alcoholic beverage control bill authorizing state liquor dis pensaries Eddie Rickenbacker flies a Douglas plane with 12 passengers across the continent in 13 hours record Episcopal Church conference at Christ Church ends after three days Army air mail disrupted by snow and fog emergency landings by one filer and two others
Gar land Quarles tells Rotarians that five years after his death George Washington was probably among the country’s wealthiest men. Cedar Creek is recommended by the Chamber of Commerce as the best source for increasing the city water supply. Former President William Howard Taft is reported in critical condition with little hope for recovery. The Womens Civic League has begun a milk fund for undernourished children and is receiving contributions.
Services were held Monday afternoon for John William Eddy 71 at his home near Boyce. He died February 16 and was born May 10 1865 at White Post. A retired farmer he lived as a steward in the church for 25 years and was noted as a devoted husband father and neighbor.
Ten years ago passengers enjoyed a daring trip from Los Angeles to Bermuda aboard a Zeppelin style airship averaging 65 miles per hour. Sheriff Pannett reported seizing seven whiskey stills and 18 gallons of liquor in county enforcement. Judge Tavener required all secondhand car sellers to show titles to buyers. King George of England was seriously ill with fever and bronchitis.
Speaker Byrd introduces a bill to tax the Standard Oil Trust one half cent a gallon in the state legislature, with proceeds to pay the state debt. Professor H E Van Deman urges F F W stand for First Fruits of Virginia as the Virginia apple brand. Postmaster Bentley Kern is reappointed for another term amid congratulatory notes. First Farmers Institute meets in state with large Middletown crowd.
Precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 am shows none. February to date 1.05 inches. year to date 4.97 inches. The 22 year average from Winchester Laboratory is 34.61 inches annually. Monthly averages: January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30 inches.
A funeral service was held with many floral tributes arriving from near and far. Burial followed at Mount Hebron. Pallbearers included Warren Eddy of Winchester, Robert Carr of Jefferson County, Clyde, Ralph Levi, Oscar Carr, and John Copenhaver of Clarke County.
The article recalls a House and Senate moment of tribute to George Washington on his birthday. It notes President Roosevelt missing business on the holiday and a Valley Forge tradition dating to 1777 with a serenade and Washington’s expenses. Nellie Custis features in the closing memory.
A daughter adopted by a local family was married at Mount Vernon in a unique ceremony held at the old Washington homestead near Fredericksburg Virginia. A cherry tree was planted today as a symbol during the event.
The state board selects Sheriff Fred Hunt of Tishomingo county to replace Mrs. George Waters as warden. Waters, the only woman warden in the state, says she will not give up her post without a fight.
At a Fernwood party the feud over an open beach pits Fernwood Manorites and Waters residents while Addison faces his family and Jerry Redmond recognizes a worthy ally. Leila confronts Jerry about orchestrating the tricky turn in town politics.
The Francis Asbury Union of Braddock Street and Frederick County Methodist churches invites Winchester youths to a week long series at Braddock Street Church led by Rev William Hedley Clews of Odenton Maryland. Services run Sunday evening through Friday evening with the public welcome.
The piece notes a belief that reversing ranks at military and naval funerals honors equality in death, with an ancient symbol of traditional religious significance. It argues this practice acknowledges all soldiers as equal in final rites.
New Jersey Attorney General David T. Wi lentz was seen strolling the Miami boardwalk. The scene suggests thoughts of the Hauptmann trial have waned as he enjoys a quiet moment in Florida.
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