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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1935
Page
4
The notice outlines classified ad pricing at 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas, and cards of thanks at 1.75. Display ads must arrive by 10 A.M., with 42 cents per inch for transient ads and contract rates on request. Regional advertising reps are listed for several cities.
A segment reproduces a biblical verse from Matthew 7 12 about the golden rule and contrasts it with the paper's news content. The fragment references the Associated Press and re publication rights, highlighting standard press copyright language.
The federal government is urged to sponsor the largest back-to-the-land movement yet. Proposed by the National Resources Board, the plan would move 1,000,000 family heads and dependents from relief to ten acres of fertile land with house and livestock, financed over 15 to 20 years at under 3 percent.
The American Bar Association launches a five point program aimed at lawyers and the public. It targets ethics enforcement criminal law education bar admission unauthorized practice and judge selection. The ABA has mailed materials to 1 400 country bar associations and aired a Saturday radio program. It partners with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to improve police personnel and department standards nationwide.
Kipling’s reference to “the bear that we like a man” points to Russia, used as a symbol in his poem. The questions identify Samuel Woodworth as author of The Old Oaken Bucket, and note Mt McKinley as North America’s highest peak at about 23,000 feet.
The article celebrates the bar association’s drive to strengthen and improve the law and its practice, stating the effort protects homes and families and serves as a patriotic duty of the profession.
The New York Times recounts Admiral Byrd's solo vigil in a tiny Antarctic shack where he faced death during the expedition. Dr Poulter notes the psychological motives and chivalry behind his stand, highlighting the scientific value and the enduring human spirit guiding the perilous journey.
A note claims Edward G. Bremer was abducted for 200000. Redistricting and liquor control bills loom before the General Assembly. Retired Frederick county farmer De Robert Swartz dies at home. W L Husson named general manager of Blue Ridge Bus lines. Major S R Miller and Mrs Dorothy Angus marry in Richmond.
Bruce Dusenberg, 45, of Upperville remains hospitalized after an automobile accident. Cephas F. Grove, a local merchant, dies, while Jacob Lamp passes away at his county home as five naval powers pledge peace at a London conference.
Chicago youth Moe Turman is held on alleged forgeries involving 1.3 million dollars. George Washington stockholders add three to the directorate. George H. Trenary, a Bo and Co employee, is seriously ill. A plan to establish a Blue Ridge park is referred to President Coolidge. Winter grains in the Shenandoah Valley are reported in good condition.
Rev Dallas Tucker now of Bristol married Miss Mary V Alexander of Charles Town. Nelson Tavenner of Martinsburg wed Miss Nellie E Lewis in Martinsburg. Baltimore and Ohio RR drafts plan to grow freight with apple growers. E Holmes Boyd suffered apoplexy while eulogizing Gen Robert E Lee at a UC D C banquet. J B Beavers reports horses dying from mysterious ailment.
An agnostic wrote both Common Sense and The Age of Reason. Queen Liliuokalani ruled Hawaii. The line that follows is I am the master of my fate. Correctly Speaking uses a semicolon between independent clauses without a conjunction. Today's Horoscope notes people born on this day enjoy socializing yet prefer to entertain others.
Present and past rainfall figures show the 24 hour total ending p m 23 is 2.16 inches for January to date and year to date. The Winchester Laboratory records an average annual precipitation of 34.61 inches over 22 years and monthly averages range from 1.94 to 3.88 inches with January at 2.35 and May at 3.88 inches.
Middletown Va January 22 R H Hammond lecturer of Middletown Subordinate Grange announces the program for the regular Grange meeting this Friday January 25 at 7 30 o clock Opening song Reading The whole year round by Miss Thelma Judy Roll call followed by topics for the year Song Discussion Ice on the Farm by E R McDonald Discussion Is your community meeting the social needs of its young people led by James Downall Fun led by the lecturer Closing song
Leila confronts Bet Addison Huntingdon Aunt Minnie and Orton as Fernwood Manor residents push to control a bathing beach. Addy intends to use bonds and borrowed money to sway the election for poorer locals while Leila faces the clash of romance and social duty. Jerry aids Leila as family finances crumble.
The musical hit Sweet Redline ends its two day engagement at the Capitol Theatre. Irene Dunne leads with Donald Woods Ned Sparks Louise Calhern Hugh Herbert Joseph Cawthorn and Nydia Westman in a comedy romance and drama packed production. Billy Barnes performs an organ solo titled Schubert. Claudette Colbert stars in Imitation Of Life at Capitol Theatre tomorrow with Warren William and Rochelle Hudson.
This Saturday the Colonial Theatre presents a double bill featuring a Tom Tyler western The Un Conquered Bandit and a comedy thriller Crooked Circle with Zasu Pitts James Gleason and Ben Lyon. Bela Lugosi appears in the third chapter of Return of Chandu.
In Allerton Illinois on January 22 salesman Frank Holgenberg was seriously injured when steam from a boiling radiator shot a pebble from the radiator bottom into his face. He had borrowed water to cool the car and the steam struck him between the eyes.
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