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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1935
Page
4
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The Associated Press asserts exclusive rights to publish and republish news dispatches and all local news printed in this paper. This notice reserves AP’s entitlement to syndicate material and controls reproduction of both credited and non credited content.
A religious excerpt cites Proverbs 13 3 about guarding the mouth to protect life and warns against loose lips leading to ruin. The piece presents a moral admonition likely from a church publication or devotional.
News notes Trial Justice A J Tavenner’s stiff penalties for bootlegging and driving under the influence, including a one year jail term, $500 fine, and $1,000 bond for a ring leader with appeals possible. The editorial urges firm punishment to curb lawlessness and supports strong enforcement nationwide.
The piece notes that new automobile models are announced with pride and confidence by manufacturers and distributors. It argues such progress is credible, with public reception flatly accepting improved performance as evidenced by cars already on streets. The author asserts continuous quality gains over the past six to seven years.
Questions reveal that divisions called parishes are counties in other states and pulmotors restore artificial respiration. The border between Europe and Asia is crossed by Turkey and Russia.
The author argues that the new car model will be as good or better than last year with improvements in appearance and performance. They claim 50 consistent progress, noting better value without rising prices, and contrast with other industries that fail to match this progress.
Mt Wilson astronomers announce conclusive evidence that Mars harbors no life forms resembling humans or otherwise. The piece notes fictional Martians as hostile machines and warns Earth must beware its own warlike inhabitants.
A year ago prescription whiskey use surged in Virginia with Roanoke permits. N B Early and I Walke Truxtun nominated for internal revenue and port of Norfolk collector roles. Cedars eradication begun in Frederick County and a new redistricting bill offered by Senator Holt. Five years prior planners discuss park systems and dog taxes enrich county treasury. Ten years back highway funds rise to 17 million, and leaders die or marry as towns grow. Twenty five years ago notable local events include court term, Bell Telephone expansion, and snowbound wedding in Mount Jackson area.
A fragment from Scott's Scrapbook recalls Edward Entwistle, the first locomotive engineer who saw Stephenson’s Rocket, died at sixteen, later earning fame over six decades in the field. It muses on language, quoting old spellings and the proverb about appearance versus office, then lists trivia and a puzzle.
Leila Madison fights to stop Bet's elopement with Addison Huntingdon while reporter Jerry Redmond aids her. In Westchester, Aunt Minnie, Mrs Johnston-Hedges, and locals clash over beach access as Addison befriends the clan. Tension, flirtation, and social sieges unfold with a crisis brewing.
Present and past rainfall data show precip for the last 24 hours ending 8 p m none. January to date .07 inches year to date .07 inches. The Winchester Research Laboratory reports average annual precipitation over 22 years at 34.61 inches. Monthly averages span January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.89, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30 inches.
Federal and state funds accelerate cedar rust eradication in Virginia's commercial apple belt. G T French announced about 12500 dollars allocated across Frederick Shenandoah Warren Rockbridge Augusta Madison and Albemarle counties with many workers employed. The program cuts red cedars within two miles of orchards to stop dust born fungus from cedar balls damaging apples. Indemnities are paid to landowners for destroyed trees. The effort has been ongoing for years with local funds, now boosted by FERA money.
Public sale of about 615 acres known as the Turkey Knob Orchard in Frederick County Virginia. Located near Mount Jackson on the Southern Railway with a private siding and access to Valley Turnpike. Terms require one fourth cash and three annual installments with bonds and deeds of trust. Sale set for January 22, 1935 at 11 a.m. with special commissioners Herbert S. Larrick and others.
Contest winners and guests left yesterday morning to attend a banquet in Baltimore hosted by Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. Attendees include Irvin O. Wolfe, district service supervisor, and Mrs. Lohr Clevenger with her mother Mrs. George H. Miller of Stephenson, who will visit relatives during the Baltimore stay.
Radio listings show a full night of programs across WEAF WOR WJZ and WABC with Coakley Orchestra Natural History Talk Press News to 6:30 joining Peg La Centra Piano Organ Duo and various orchestras and dances led by DeLance, Herrick, and Pickens Sisters.
Rand McNally and Co promotes a revised Philco Radio Atlas free to readers. The 20 page world atlas includes colored maps with shortwave stations, photos and articles on foreign broadcasting, country write-ups, tuning information, and lists of American and shortwave stations. A space for personal inscription and stamp of owner’s name is provided.
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