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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1935
Page
9
A 40 foot section of the Woodbine foot bridge collapsed during a picnic gathering in East York. Twenty four people were injured, none seriously, and were taken to hospitals or treated at the scene. Some spectators swung to safety and rescuers recovered victims from a ravine as darkness lingered.
Banks announce closures on Thursday July 4 1935 a legal holiday. Paper maturing on that date may be paid on Friday July 5 1935. Signatories include J H YOST cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John S Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank Geo B Bushnell cashier Union Bank of Winchester Harold G Brown cashier Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank.
Snapp Foundry defeated the Coca Cola team 9 to 7 in a tight softball game last night. They trailed early but forged a comeback in the final inning to claim the victory and complete a seven game first half winning streak. The win sets up a heated chase in the second half.
Warner Bros. presents No More Ladies starring Joan Crawford and Robert Montgomery at Capitol Theatre in a Metro Goldwyn Mayer production. Edward H. Griffith directs a Broadway adapted comedy filled with drama and wit. The cast includes Charlie Ruggles Franchot Tone Edna May Oliver Gail Patrick Reginald Denny and others.
Will Rogers stars in Doubting Thomas at the Palace The atre for the final days of a five day run ending Friday. The film features Will trying to shield his stage struck wife from embarrassment with strong supporting via Billie Burke Alison Skipworth Sterling Holloway and Gail Patrick. A Fox News reel accompanies the feature.
Buford Cross resigns as Morgan County WV superintendent after 12 years, effective June 30. He notes a lifelong interest in politics and government and says he will devote time to study and advocacy for the county, state, and nation.
A narrow belt of rain covered the southern part of the county while Winchester and the north stayed dry. Rain began around 12 30 am and shifted to heavy downpours then light rain for over an hour. Lightning struck a locust tree near Middletown as rain fed kettles and cisterns.
Officials seek clarity on how liquor profits from ABC stores will be divided among subdivisions. Reports cite Harrisonburg about 3000 dollars and Charlottesville around 14000 dollars, but no fixed local share has been announced. First year ABC store profits totaled about 3.44 million dollars with 500000 reserved. remaining funds allocated one third to the state and two thirds to localities, to be announced by the auditor.
Congregational Christian Church postpones mid week prayer due to pastor Rev Ivan R Smith illness. Coca Cola softball team to play Berryville on Handley diamond No 3 Wednesday at 6 pm with expected lively matchup for local fans.
Miss Elizabeth Grove Houghton a longtime teacher in Rappahannock Page Fairfax and Clarke counties died in Berryville at 4 pm after a long paralytic illness. She was 79 and survived by brother Clarence R. Houghton. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 3 pm with Rev J M Carr officiating. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
City Manager M. Field reports receipt of a copy of the Harrisonburg council’s proposed ordinance on ad noise. Field has been researching methods to limit advertising noise in Winchester and notes the developing measure.
The article notes a study of possible actions to curb loud speaker use for advertising merchandise. Mr Field was asked by council members to investigate options, with further recommendations to the council.
The trustee will offer at public auction in front of the Winchester court house on Saturday July 20 1935 at 11 oclock for a 1 acre plus parcel near Armel Virginia with a small dwelling. Terms require one third cash sale day with balance in two equal annual payments secured by two bonds and a deed of trust plus a buildings insurance policy.
Due to mortgage foreclosures three farms will be sold for cash or easy terms. An 81 acre limestone farm with a young apple orchard lies six miles from Martinsburg on the Winchester pike in Berkeley county. Another 100 acre farm and orchard near Jones Spring in Berkeley county with good buildings. A 56 acre farm near Nain, Virginia in Frederick county offers a seven room bungalow and timberland. Details from J S Hunter care Thomas Jefferson Hotel Charles Town.
The text notes that a probable ordinance to handle a local problem will be passed in the near future. It signals legislative action pending to address the issue without detailing the specifics or the exact problem.
Uncle Eben recalls how a boss may take a brief rest when he appears busy, using minutes to clear thoughts so he can loaf for the remainder of the day.
Fishermen report strange marine life off the England coast with fish that croak like frogs and others that cry like mice, observed in the same region. Local scientists plan study to identify species and behavior.
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