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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1935
Page
4
A compact notice lists daily publication schedule with exceptions, pricing for classified and memorial ads, display ad deadlines, and contract rates. It notes rates per word, per inch, and memorial stanza charges, plus cash requirement and national reps in major cities.
A fragmented OCR text invites believers to a religious gathering referencing Isaiah 2 3 with invitation to climb to the mountain of the Lord for teaching. The fragment mentions a speaker and the phrase all are invited without full context.
The article argues readers should feed the birds in summer to help control insects and protect vegetation. It adds aesthetic value and cites Game Warden F W Pingley noting the appeal to sportsmen may yield direct results.
William J. Cameron of Ford Motor Company argued in Detroit that business must treat dividends as a by product of industry and that capitalism and engineering management are moving apart. He defined capitalism as control of human interests by money for money and urged firms to choose between producing dividends or goods.
The text lists questions and answers about medieval conflicts and early humanity. It notes York and Lancaster houses with white and red roses competing for the throne in the fifteenth century and asks about the A B C powers Argentina Brazil Chile. It also asks who was the first child born on earth with the answer Cain.
The passage comments on social inadequacy and material disaster amid postwar pride, noting a country five years past a peak of exceptional prosperity faces wide unemployment and relief challenges for millions and their dependents.
The article notes King Zog of Albania, a 39 year old bachelor ruling for seven years, seeks an heir. He reportedly requires a wife who is personally attractive and earns at least a million dollars a year. It suggests American princesses might consider offers, while describing Albania as wild and picturesque with Paris nearby.
President Roosevelt reduces the beer tariff from $1 to 50 cents a gallon after a tariff commission recommendation. The move aims to boost German beer imports and U.S. pork sales, linking American pork exports with German beer consumption to stabilize prices and quality.
Harold Rowe will be guest speaker at the Christian Endeavor service at United Brethren Church Sunday evening at 6 45. He led Young Peoples work as Epworth League president and district leader at Market Street Methodist. Mrs Rowe will attend and sing along with Courtney Grim violinist Hilda Patton and others. Frances Walters leads and Sadie Hamrick chairs the devotional committee urging attendance.
Pruning demonstrations in seven county locations are postponed due to impassable roads and bad weather. The events, originally set for Tuesday January 29, are delayed for a second time this month with new notices coming next week.
About $3,000,000 in PWA loan requests from Virginia cities towns and counties rated sound by federal authorities remain unissued in Washington. Col James A Anderson state PWA engineer said no official plan has been announced for the $4,000,000,000 relief program but there is hope PWA funds will be allocated.
Mrs. Fred Stroeh kept her husband’s old derby hat after urging him to discard it. In a utilities office holdup, Stroeh, 75, was struck on the head by one gunman but the bowler absorbed the impact, leaving him with only minor injuries and proving the hat’s value.
Leila feigns gaiety to charm Orton in a lounge. He reveals a ring and asks for a serious talk about marriage. Leila suspects a trap yet plays along, while Aunt Minnie’s influence shadows their exchange. TO BE CONTINUED.
A new adult education school was organized at Dick's school house in Cross Junction. Mrs Amanda Crossen is the teacher. At a special meeting last Monday twenty interested residents attended despite bad roads. Sixteen have enrolled and classes run Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7 to 10:20.
The home demonstration agent outlines a busy week with 4-H club meetings, adult group work, market committee sessions, and field and office tasks. Highlights include demonstrations on Main dishes for breakfast and Foods at the Stonewall and Mount Williams groups, plus project planning for Miller and Rosenberger clubs.
Present and past rainfall figures show the 24 hour ending 8 p.m. with none. January to date 3.92 inches and year to date 3.92 inches. The 22 year average is 34.61 inches. Monthly averages range from 1.94 inches in February to 8.16 inches in April.
The Norfolk and Western reports a net gain of 5.5 million dollars in the past year. Justice Department officials announce that 15 Philadelphia families have received threatening letters recently. Mrs Catherine E Tomblin dies at her daughter's home near Greenwood.
The frozen bodies of two men are found near Laurel Maryland, authorities investigate possible causes and identities. Nearby incidents include national figures and local obituaries but details remain sparse and unconfirmed.
Twenty five years ago the Savage distillery at Kernstown is to be moved to Washington county Maryland. The Rev John O Knott of Covington and Rev J H Light of Front Royal sail for the Orient. William Sigafoose dies at Chambersbore Pennsylvania. The appointment of a postmaster to succeed Bentley Kern, incumbent, is awaited with interest.
O Sullivan Rubber Company withdraws Winchester from Blue Ridge League just before its first annual gathering in Frederick. Officials cited lack of backing as reason. discussions had indicated Winchester would join, with Frederick Chambersburg Martinsburg Hagerstown and potential Shippensburg Waynesboro in pursuit of organized or amateur ball. Billy Evans of Cleveland may reengage with the league after a prior Frederick setback.
Richmond authorities aim to Question Robert Mais and Walter Legenza about their jail break on September 29 and their subsequent escape routes and gun sources. The pair, recaptured in New York after fleeing Richmond, face execution February 2 and are expected to provide further details before their deaths.
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic states with light snow Wednesday near the Canadian border. Rain expected over the south and potential rain or snow in the north later Thursday or Friday, with abnormally cold conditions Monday and Monday night followed by rising temperatures into Friday and colder conditions again Saturday.
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