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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1935

Page

4

Advertising Rates And Display Ad Terms

Class 2 cent word counting includes heading name and address with a 25 cent minimum. Memorials priced at 150 for four stanzas of four lines. Display ads with border due by 10 A M on publication day. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. Contract rates on application. 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

Associated Press News Note Published in Paper

A notice states the Associated Press controls exclusive use of its news dispatches and local stories published in the paper, crediting the source for all re publications and local coverage.

Associated Press Povn

New Shingles and Old

A reflection on the rise of new lawyers after a Virginia bar exam 76 aspirants passed, while most entrants fail. The piece contrasts rugged early lawyers with mass production, notes Lawyers Row will reveal future practice, and questions over-supply of mediocre talent versus good minds.

Richmond Virginia

Correcting Nature's Mistakes

The New York commissioner of correction proposes prison inmates receive plastic surgery to address anthropoid features that hinder social reintegration and access to public life. The plan seeks to reduce stigma and improve adjustment for offenders through cosmetic treatment.

New York Commissioner of Correction

Hohenstaufen Dynasty and World Ocean Quiz

The Hohenstaufen were rulers of Germany from 1138 to 1254. The five oceans are Atlantic Pacific Indian Arctic Antarctic. Henley on Thames in England is famed for its annual regatta held in July with American crews often competing.

Germany Pacific Indian Arctic Antarctic Henley-on- Thames England

Untitled Commentary on Appearance and Social Consequences

A columnist argues that men who look tough create social harm and suggests broader use of facial alteration to benefit society. The piece notes examples in both leagues of players and a poet archetype, exploring public perception and self-fulfilling toughness.

Napoleon

To Be Buried on Moon A Question of Progress

The piece debates whether mankind progresses with moon burial plans. A Cleveland capitalist funds a trust to entomb his body on the moon should space travel become possible, arguing for science advances while others fear it shows reckless capitalistic vanity and a societal decline.

Cleveland Space

Baltimore Faces Budget Projection and Political Hype

One year ago Governor Pollard projected an $82 million two year budget. Rev P O Miller, a furloughed missionary, plans return to Vipadee. Baltimore adopts a pay as you go plan. A city official dies at a local hospital and Mayor Jackson of Baltimore is hailed as “next governor.”

Pollard P O. Miller Vipadee Baltimore Ae Aaeeeaamertier Mi Hospital Eee Eexson

Governor Byrd Seeks Major Capital Outlays for Schools

Governor Byrd recommends capital outlays totaling three million dollars aimed at school construction and improvements. Clarke U D C unveils plans to raise funds for a memorial to Robert E Lee. Several business books added to Handley Library shelves. Mrs. M V Weirich dies at her home near Reliance. Authorities ban figures of Uncle Sam used as mail box pedestals.

Byrd Clarke U. D. C Robert E. Lee Handley Library M. V. Weirich Reliance Uncle Sam

Fairfax area notes: ownership shifts and local honors

Hunter B. Chapman acquires Shenandoah Caverns by buying J. D. Manor's estate for 140 dollars. Mrs. Emily V. Rosenberger is laid to rest at Hayfield. A charter is granted to the local Lions club. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chaplin deny a marital rift. Mrs. George Fansler is elected Leader of the Girls' Athletic club.

Hunter B. Chapman Shenandoah Caverns J. D. Manor Emily V. Rosenberger Hayfield Lions Club Charles Chaplin George Fansler Larigg Girls’ Athletic Ub

Local pastors urge moral uplift and card play ban

Twenty five years ago pastors urged members to stop playing cards and join a movement for community moral uplift. Mrs. Jacob Fries dies in Washington DC. The health board initiates a slaughterhouse cleanup drive. A collision between trains driven by D W Tuck and Dick Welch is narrowly avoided as pilots stop eight inches apart. Wheat hits a new high at 1.25 dollars per bushel.

Jacob Fries Washington, D. C Board of Health D. W. Tuck Dick Welch

Creomulsion claims seven in one for chest colds

A drug advertisement promotes Creomulsion as seven benefits in one for chest colds and coughs. It guarantees a refund if relief is not achieved, emphasizing safe, non narcotic ingredients and ease of use.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Announces 17 Game Schedule

Shenandoah Valley Academy unveils a 17 game basketball slate announced by Manager Dick Adams. Curtain raiser on January 14 features Shepherdstown high school. two night games set for Shepherdstown and Manassas high school. Schedule spans January to March with multiple away and home dates and tentative entries.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Dick Adams Shepherdstown High School Charles Bushee Kirwin Smith Walter Fraley Berryville Adams Manassas High School Jefferson High School Falls Church Bunker Hill High School Randolph-Macon Academy St. Albans Washington Millwood Swaveley St. James Woodberry Forest

Mayas Hewed 35 Foot Stone Shafts Yet Stand Through Centuries

Scott notes ancient Mayas in Central America quarried long stone shafts up to 35 feet, carved with precision and surviving the tests of time. The account highlights durable workmanship and the absence of explosives, metal tools, or beasts of burden in the quarrying process.

Central America

An American Tragedy author and trivia note

R. J. Scott 1935 Central Press Association credits the piece An American Tragedy to its author. The question asks Hank Gowdy’s baseball position and which nation consumes the most spaghetti. It also quotes a maxim about conjunctions and a Carlyle observation on brotherhood.

English Names in American Towns

An examination shows American towns adopt English place names. The piece notes thirteen Bristols, thirteen Oxfords, nine Ply mouths, seven Yorks, seven Baths, and six Cambridges across the country.

America Baths

Adams & Pitcock Plumbing Firm Sold to Mervil W

Public notice names Mervil W as buyer of the Adams & Pitcock plumbing business at 310 South Main Street. Those who owe the firm are urged to make payments to close the books under the new operating name.

Adams & Pitcock Plumbing Establishment Mervil W South Main ST

Bet and Addy clash over Fernwood Manor civic plans

In Leila Westchester home Bet resists Addison Huntingdon and Aunt Minnie as they discuss Fernwood Manor improvements and a village vote to share a bathing beach with neighboring Fernwood residents. Leila weighs telephone duty while Bet shows rare apology as tension flares.

Leila Madison Bet Addison Huntingdon Jerry Redmond Addy Jerry Yale Leila Westchester Minnie New York Jarecki Johnston-Hedges Aunt Minnie Addison Mr. Huntingdon Florrie Papa Tammany Elizabeth Johnston- Hedges Orton Fernwood Manor Fernwood Gardens Fernwood Madison

First National Bank Directors Reelect Most Officers

Fred D. Maphis was reappointed director and bank president at the First National Bank annual meeting held at the Virginia Restaurant. Stockholders elected directors, including new member Ephraim H. Hammond, and reorganized the bank's leadership with Maphis as president and trust officer, Burgess as vice president, Funkhouser as vice president, Lemley as cashier, Burgess as secretary, and Edgar F. Loving as teller.

Nrtional Virginia Fred D. Maphis Samuel L. Burgess Charles E. Chandler Ezra W. Foltz Jesse H. Funk Henry A. Funkhouser Ephraim H. Hammond George 8. Hinkins Williamf. Lickliter John Lockstampfer Parke M. Smith William H. Spiggle Curtis C. Vann

Holy Communion at United Brethren Church

The Holy Communion will be administered at the United Brethren Church next Sunday morning January 13 at 11 o clock. All members are bound by their vows to attend and take part unless providentially hindered.

United Brethren Church

Notice to Employers on Workmen's Comp Rate Changes in Virginia

Aetna Life Insurance Company and other carriers seek approval from the State Corporation Commission to modify rates and rules for Workmen's Compensation in Virginia. Proposed changes include an average 23 percent rate decrease for new and renewal business, with industry group variations and adjustments for loss constants to cap premiums. Hearings are set for February 6, 1935, in Richmond, with public participation invited.

Virginia Aetna Life Insurance Company State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance and Banking State Office Richmond Workmen’s Compensation Inspection Rating Bureau of Virginia Broad- Grace Arcade

Rainfall figures and averages from Winchester records

Present and past rainfall data show no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 p m. January to date totals seven hundredths of an inch. Year to date seven hundredths. The 22 year average is 34.61 inches. Monthly averages range from 1.94 inches in February to 3.88 inches in May with other months listed.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Madame Du Barry at Capitol Theatre Delights Fans

Dolores Del Rio stars in Madame Du Barry at the Capitol Theatre today. Reginald Owen Victor Jory Verree Teasdale Anita Louise and Herbert Cavanaugh head a large cast. Tomorrow features Modern Modes stage show by Marie Purl and a band led by Julian Stanley. On screen The Band Plays In stars Robert Young Betty Furness Stuart Erwin Leo Carrillo Ted Healy Preston Foster. Newsreel includes Alabama Stanford game shots.

Dolores del Rio Capitol Theatre Madame du Barry Louis, XV Reginald Owen Victor Jory Verree Teasdale Anita Louise Herbert Cavanaugh Jimmy Harvey Haxton Diana Robert Young Betty Furness Stuart Erwin Leo Carrillo Ted Healy Preston Foster

Colonial Theatre Saturday double feature with Chandu and His Private Secretary

The Colonial Theatre offers a Saturday program headlined by The Return of Chandu with Bela Lugosi accompanied by Richard Dix in a Zane Grey western. The second feature is His Private Secretary. The Zane Grey tale follows a western hero as the ace writer’s authentic tone is promised.

Richard Dix Bela Lugosi Colonial Theatre

Marie Galante and Tombstone Terror at Hable's Palace

Spencer Tracy and Ketti Gallian star in Marie Galante at Hable's Palace Theatre for the last show tonight with a cartoon and Tail Spin Tommy. Bob Steele headlines Saturday with Tombstone Terror a western filled with daring stunts and vengeance. a cartoon and newsreel adventure accompany.

Spencer Tracy Marie Galante Hable’s Palace Theatre Ketti Gallian Tommy Bob Steele Palace Tombstone Bob

Tradesmen Face Jersey Parking Law Enforcement

Flemington New Jersey January 11 The town shows a split view on Hauptmann trial finance with hotel keepers lodgers and restaurant operators profiting while merchants frown A 90 minute parking ordinance in the business district was ordered enforce starting today to keep country visitors trading locally.

Flemington N. J Hauptmann

Robert L Miller Will Admitted to Probate

The will of the late Robert L Miller of Nineveh Frederick county has been admitted to probate in the Frederick county clerk's office. The estate is to be distributed among his immediate relatives as named in the document.

Robert L. Miller Nineveh Frederick County Miller

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