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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1936
Page
2
In a Star letter, State Game Warden W Pingley urges hunters and landowners to feed quail during winter. He notes a small cost can support next year’s brood and quail propagation funded by hunting licenses, with game wardens cooperating to aid feeding programs.
J A Hyslop of the U S Department of Agriculture proposed a periodical cicada control method using fire to kill the 17 year locusts. He told the American Association for the Advancement of Science that a loud fire could mask the insects songs and prevent reproduction. He warned the pest causes orchard damage across the Middle Atlantic Central and South Atlantic states and that its economic impact is often underestimated.
Joyce arrives at Tulsequah aboard the mail run after starting from Taku on December 20. Indigenous escorts will join for the next leg to Atlin, but ice on the Inklin river delays the start. She aims for Atlin in 20 days and plans to travel alone toward White Burwash Landing and Fairbanks with lead dog Tip.
The city clerk records show 1935 issued more marriage licenses than 1934. An all time high of 196 licenses was issued the previous year, while 1935 figures indicate a continued increase in licenses issued.
Local ad announces coal and wood from F. H. Way with best grade at lowest prices. Located at 350 National Ave with phone 1363-J. Seasonal sale promotes affordable heating fuel.
Misa Enza Zeller supervisor of the vaudeville troupe to tour CCC camps in Minnesota said Rae cannot be assigned to the project. Rae had rehearsed with the troupe wearing a full length gown but adverse publicity from nightclub entertainment makes her ineligible for the job.
Washington January 1 The Supreme Court appoints N A Potter official minute clerk as its first press contact man. He is moved to the ground floor press rooms in the new building and will devote all his time to aiding newsmen.
Senator Rush D. Hartley was compiling data for a senate speech against Walter Inter for Westeslight. He asked the Internal Revenue Bureau to investigate Thurmond's political activity while in public office but had not received a report from Commissioner Guy Helvering.
Washington January 1 Speaker Byrns lists what Congress should consider without a prolonged session. He supports an appropriation measure with lower funding than last session and urges presidential discretion on embargoed items. He calls for preparedness in defense, bonus measures to overcome White House objections, and farm legislation if AAA is upheld by the Supreme Court.
Virginia eyes 1936 with hopes for a substantial revenue rise possibly reaching millions. Officials forecast the general fund to grow from 3.5 million to 4 million dollars. Revenues from all sources rose by 1.56 million in the first five months ending November 30, while expenses grew by 413 thousand.
Daniel Willard, president of The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, sends a New Year message to 7,500 miles of employees and owners. He notes a 1932 low point with gradual improvement since and expresses hope for more work, higher earnings, and employment in 1936.
Michael J. O'Brien of Chicago predicts 1936 will see activity rise above normal levels, driven by the auto industry. He notes dividend payments by stock exchange listed corporations rose 29.5 percent over 1934, with 1934 wages up 24.6 percent.
A Delaware man competes to be crowned champion liar of 1935, filing via telegraph with O C Hulett of Burlington's Liar's Club. About 5 000 entries were considered as Chicago officials pick the top liar. the winner will be featured on a radio broadcast.
Authorities warn residents to beware a check flasher and forger using the name G. W. Carter. He cashed bogus checks after ordering Emerson Poultry Farm stationery from Crozet Virginia. The man weigh s about 160 pounds and stands around 5 feet 8 inches tall. He dresses in business clothes and has a pleasing appearance but is not a great taker. He is wanted in Waynesboro and other Virginia cities.
Wise county welfare superintendent Ep. Boyden plans to arrange psychiatric examination for 16 year old Haugeman Falin of Wildcat Valley. Falin, freed on a self defense plea in his father’s murder, is jailed again on a charge of firing at his mother. officials seek mental and moral reevaluation and treatment planning.
St Louis reports 1936 as a leap year and a square year with square root 44. The article notes 1849 as the last square year and says 2025 will have square root 45.
New York statistician Lionel D. Edie told the American Statistical Association that 1935’s lesson was the debunking of the idea that politics governs business recovery. He said business moved forward despite political uncertainty as leaders rush to join the recovery effort.
Pauline C Sullivan announces beauty culture classes at Pauline's Beauty School 72.8 Court Square Harrisonburg Virginia. Open January 2 to January 15 with Mrs J B Earman as instructor. Phone 764 J. Early registration encouraged as class fills. positions guaranteed.
Senator Lewis predicts a third party, backed by the American Liberty League, may nominate a Constitutional Democrat to split New York votes against Roosevelt. He notes interest around Alfred E. Smith and a possible convention by a league aligned group, while Jo seph Ely and Jouett Shouse avoid commitments.
Washington lawmakers discuss the burden of Washington rents as Georgia Representative Deen cites renting a furnished Alma home for 15 dollars a month. Ickes notes housing projects for Congress could be self liquidating but says no concrete plan is in motion.
New York January 1 Lady Hubert Wilkins announced the adoption of a 6 year old girl as her explorer husband Sir Hubert Wilkins passed the New Year in polar regions. She said she hopes to adopt five more children to ease his absences and that he was informed by short wave radio during a New Year’s broadcast.
The Treasury announces a new amendment effective today allowing dealers to trade in unmelted scrap gold up to 35 troy ounces without a federal gold license. The rule loosens restrictions for industrial professional and artistic uses under the gold reserve act regulations.
A draft assertion challenging the gold payment clauses of the Act of 9 has been filed with the Supreme Court, signaling renewed legal contest over monetary terms and the constitutional basis for gold payments.
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