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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1936

Page

4

Evening Star Winchester Ad Rates and Publication Details

The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia is published daily except Sundays with subscription options and prices listed. Advertising rates include 4 cents per word with minimum 25 cents and Memorial or Thanks notices priced at 1.50 and 0.75 respectively. Display ads must be ordered by 10 a.m. for same day publication.

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Associated Press News Rights Notice

The text declares AP rights and exclusive use for publication of its news dispatches and local news published in the paper. It asserts control over republishing and local content credited or not credited to AP.

Associated Press

Faith Without Works Cited from James Letter

A religious meditation printed on Monday January 13 1936 questions the profit of faith without works and cites James 2 14 as a guiding verse for Christian conduct and salvation reflection.

James

Pay Bonus From Relief Fund Passes House in 356 to 69 Vote

The Vinson-Patman-McCormack soldiers' bonus bill clears the House by 356 to 69, with the measure expected to pass the Senate. The plan seeks immediate payment, drawing on the 1935 relief fund, and may rely on new currency, bonds, or other financing. Critics warn of inflation and wasteful spending.

House of Representatives Vinson-Patman-McCormack Senate Epte Congress Tugwell Frankfurter

Education in the Movies Examines Film’s Ed Value

The piece argues that the term education in film discussions is often equated with schooling and that the word carries repulsive undertones for some. It explores how cinema educates beyond traditional classrooms.

Movies as Education Through Screen History and Travel

The article argues that films have educated audiences by bringing world history from Carlyle to Dickens and Orczy to life. It cites Dickens Tales of Two Cities, Scarlet Pimpernel, Henry VIII, Bali natives, and global travel scenes as immersive lessons. It posits cinema mirrors King George, the President, and world leaders, offering cultural insight from comfort of theater seats.

Carlyle Baroness Orczy Charles Laughons Henry the Eighth Henry England Bali South Sea George of Grace Moore Lawrence Tibbets Pacific

Poverty and prestige in higher education debated

An admiring friend warns a college official that wealth could corrupt, while another fears poverty. The essay argues a narrow budget harms standards, salaries, and respect for learning, asserting that underfunding faculty is the greatest danger colleges face.

Should a doctor kill five lives in mercy killing debate

A London doctor confesses to taking life on five occasions including a newborn facing infamy and four terminal patients. The admission sparks a debate on whether medicine should recognize a right to end suffering. Opinions split as critics warn against forecasting outcomes while some support mercy killing for those in agony.

London

Public land surveys date back to 1785 ordinance origin

Questions and answers cover early U S land surveys under the 1785 Ohio ordinance, its 1796 congressional act, and the ongoing legal force. The coffee yearly consumption is about 1 billion pounds, and Titian's studio inspiration reportedly came from a grapes cluster hanging as a beauty example.

United States Ohio Continental Congress Congress United Titian

Descendant of Early Settlers Dies At Elkton

Miss Lizzie Miller 86 a great granddaughter of Adam Miller first settler in the Valley of Virginia died at her home on Eastside highway Elkton Va Funeral services set for 10 tomorrow. She lived on land where Adam Miller built two 1726 log cabins now antiques filled home. Ridge Sky line Shenandoah Scenic Route Association motorcade visited site recently. State Conservation and Development Commission placed a marker at the home.

Th Miller Adam Valley Virginia Eastside Skyline

Weather Bureau Storm Warning From Sandy Hook To Eastport

The Weather Bureau issued an advisory at 10:30 a.m. warning of a southwest storm from Sandy Hook New Jersey to Eastport Maine and small craft warnings south of Sandy Hook to Delaware breakwater. A disturbance of marked intensity over the lake region will move eastward with strong southerly winds likely reaching gale force at times, veering northward and then westward tonight.

Washington Weather Bureau Sandy Hook N. J Eastport Delaware Lake Region

One Year Ago Mrs Parley Dies in Auburndale Mass

A collage of short notes recalls events from a year ago. Mrs Arthur C Parley mother to Mrs William P Massey died in Auburndale Massachusetts. Mary Pickford divorced Doug Fairbanks in a three minute session. A truck carrying cattle hogs and sheep wrecked near Upperville causing about 1000 dollars in damages. Local dentists voted to donate six hundred dollars in services for needy school children in the city and county. Strasburg Production Credit Association held its annual meeting.

Arthur C. Parley William P. Massey Auburndale Mass Mary Pickford Dougpe Fairbanks Upperville Strasburg Production Credit Association

Montgomery Die at Stephens City Ten Years On

Ten years ago Mrs. Lucy Cary Montgomery aged 46 died at Stephens City. Anthracite coal miners in Pennsylvania planned to paralyze owners. Thomas W. Ozlin led in the race for Speaker of the House of Delegates. Gov. Trinkle supported raising the gasoline tax to 5 cents. Initial steps began for the annual Apple Blossom Festival.

Lucy Cary Montgomery Stephens City Pennsylvania Thomas W. Ozlin House of Delegates Trinkle

Four Day Farmers Institute Planned by Hutcheson in Mt. Middleown

Twenty five years ago Prof John R Hutcheson principal of Seventh District Agricultural High School Middle town arranges a four day farmers institute January 24 27 Postum Cereal Company capitalizes on libel suit with heavy advertising Mrs Kate Denny a native of this place is burned to death in Lockhart Texas J Carson Yeakley known driver of Sarah Zane Fire Company horses spending a brief vacation

John R. Hutcheson Middletown Farmers’ Institute Postum Cereal Company Kate Denny Lockhart Texas J. Carson Yeakley Sarah Zane Fire Company

Saints Cosmas and Damian Untaxed Healers of Antiquity

The text notes Cosmas and Damian as fourth century twin Arab physicians who took no fees. They were martyred under Sreiecan and are included in the Canon of the Mass, venerated as patrons of physicians and apothecaries.

Cosmas and Damian Sreiecan

Buddhist Numerology And Vast Sacred Assemblies

The sacred Buddhist texts describe vast numerical visions with Buddha on a throne under 100000 parasols and an assembly of 620000000 beings surrounding him in a cosmological tableau.

Buddha

Rainfall Totals And Averages From Winchester Lab

Present and past rainfall data show no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m. January to date amounts to 2.40 inches year to date equals 2.40 inches. The Winchester Research Laboratory records a 34.56 inch average annual precipitation and monthly averages range from 1.93 inches in February to 12.52 inches in November.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Flashes of Life A Potent Mix

Orangeburg reports a potent mixed drink created by Willie Walker to mask stolen liquor valued at $80. Officers weigh whether the concoction counts as cocktail or highball as they investigate the scene. An array of unrelated items from Chicago to Minnesota follows in brief fashion.

Orangeburg Willie Walker Walker

J P Morgan Meet Draws Crowds Yet Keeps Distance in D C

Washington crowds press close to J P Morgan at congressional committee hearings while his bodyguards create a barrier. Morgan appears amiable with reporters, jokes about behavior, and recalls John W. Davis during a bank inquiry. Readers in New York comment on work for women and cite Bellamy and Henry George.

Washington New York London Congressional Committee J. P Senate Banking and Currency Committee John W. Davis Morgan & Co Rachel Roman McKeesport Hitler United States Carl Swadener Belleville Edward Bellamty Henry George

Tools of Production and the Meaning of Wealth

William Owen of West Palm Beach argues wealth is not money but consumable goods created by workers. He states gold and sea shells are merely exchange commodities and that real wealth requires workers access to the tools of production to create more goods.

William Owen West Palm Beach Fla Midas

Murder Upstairs

Lieutenant Kirk Larrabee investigates the murder of Andrew Darien, a sleeping stabbing at Alice Penny’s boarding house. Suspects include boarders Grace, Janet Bell, Martin Hemingway, and staff as clues about the missing carving knife surface. The detective tracks alibis and hidden motives while a will hints at motives and alliances among residents.

Kirk Larrabee Andrew Darien Alice Penny Alice Larrabee Darien Rudemar Lucy Upham Lucy Janet Bell Martin Hemingway Hemingway Miss Bell Janet Martin Mr. Hemingway Mrs. Penny

Janet Bell and a secret in a murder case

In the house of Mrs. Penny, Janet Bell faces suspicion as talk circles around a killing. Larrabee and Penny weigh Janet’s possible motive, past threats, and a hidden note, while Janet’s own reactions hint at a concealed truth.

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