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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1936

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star Classified Rates and Notices

The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription prices and advertising rates including classified word charges, memorials and display ads. It notes office deadlines for display ads and provides national representative offices across multiple cities.

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Apple Advertising Drive Aims To Boost Demand

Prices received by apple growers have declined more than overall, and farmers must sustain orchard investments. A full time office and secretary will be established to promote apple consumption, financed by the growers and supported by the industry.

Apple

Linotype’s Anniiversary Praised Amid Printing Pushback

Newspapers honor Ottmar Mergenthaler Philip Dodge Alexander Gordon and Schucher for the linotype that transformed printing. The device multiplies a rival expert hand setter's output and faced early opposition for fear of job losses. It now expands employment in the industry while boosting modern newspapers.

Ottmar Mergenthaler Philip T. Dodge Alexander Gordon Schucher Linotype

Winchester Evening Star Fortieth Anniversary Note

A historical note marks The Winchester Evening Star’s fortieth year of service since its 1896 founding. It recalls one published edition missed on March 7, 1982 due to a snowstorm, and a 1916 printer breakdown requiring printing in Martinsburg. The paper invites complaints and suggestions to improve service.

Winchester Evening Star the Star Martinsburg

Apple Consumption Down

Government figures show U S per capita fresh apple consumption averaged about 29 pounds since 1927, a decline of nine pounds per person or 24 percent from the 1909–194? average. Appalachian Apples, Inc. promotes advertising to boost demand.

Martinsburg Evening Journal Appalachian Apples, Inc United States

Heat and humidity shape daily comfort in the city

The piece notes 103.6 degrees set a June high and argues that heat is more tolerable with a breeze and activity. It urges readers to stay busy rather than dwell on the weather, suggesting engagement as the best remedy on hot days.

Draft Lehman for a Third Term Affects New York Politics

The piece charts Herbert Lehman’s draft for a third term as New York governor in 1935 1936 and discusses how his leadership and support for the New Deal shape Democratic strategy. It notes Roosevelt’s strong NY showing and debates over Farley LaGuardia tensions and party dynamics.

Herbert Lehman New York Lehman New Deal Democratic Party Empire State Farley Tammany LaGuardia Roosevelt New York State

Will Rogers Humorous Story About Nagging Wife

Will Rogers tells a humorous tale about a man nagged by his wife to return a suit. The clothing-store manager notes the suit dates back fourteen years, but the wife has pushed him since the rain. The story ends with the man yielding to family nagging through generations.

Clark American News Features, Inc

Inwood Fruit Growers heads by Douglas Miller

One year ago Douglas Miller was chosen to head the Inwood Fruit Growers. Virginia pastors planned a meeting at V. P. I. in July. Fred and Al Key set an endurance record in Ole Miss at Meridian Mississippi remaining in air nearly a month. Miss Elizabeth G. Houghton a retired teacher died in Clarke. Campers were numerous at Elizabeth Furnace.

Douglas Miller Inwood Fruit Growers Virginia Fred al Key Meridian Miss Elizabeth G. Houghton Clarke Elizabeth Furnace

Duttons Entertain for Boyd and Others

Dr and Mrs B B Dutton entertain for Dr and Mrs P W Boyd. Garland Carles announces teacher ailments for ensuing year. Storm damage near Hagerstown reported heavy. Major LeRoy Hodges entertains for Adjutant naval 8S. Gardner Waller at the Westmoreland Club. Virginia trapshooters hold their annual meet at Rou ss Spring.

B. B. Dutton P. W. Boyd Garland Carles Hagerstown LeRoy Hodges Neval Gardner Waller Westmoreland Club Virginia Rouss Spring

City officials host reception for Johnson of Wochester

Ten years ago officials of the city held a reception for Johnson of Wochester Mississippi Nannie Timberlake married Jame Brown of Cranbury. Mrs Randolph ill in St. Louis. The Citizen's Band opened the season with its first concert.

Johnson Wochester Nannie Timberlake Jame N. Brown Cranbury, N Ascjemin Randolph St. Louis

Readers ask Star Information Bureau questions many topics

Questions cover veterans bonus bonds congressional bills raspberries Shenandoah National Park arrowroot spark plugs Melissa divining rods American Indian death rate earth age Lake Tahoe cherry trees radio reach Hetty Green son East Texas Oil Field Governor Alf Landon and Gilbert and Sullivan festival. Answers cite authorities and detail ages distances lives and events.

Corrie Swimley and William Terrell Wed in Brucetown-Clearbrook

Miss Corrie L. Swimley of Brucetown marries William G. Terrell of Clearbrook in a large ceremony. Arthur K. Sirbaugh weds Miss Martha M. Braithwaite. Idaho joined the Union in 1890. a heat wave affects the county. Frog eye leaf spot noted. C E Cougill sells principal stake in Stephens City Milling to W H Painter.

Corrie L. Swimley Brucetown William G. Terrell Clearbrook Front Royal Mississippi River C. E. Cougill Stephens City Milling Company W. H. Painter Arthur K. Sirbaugh Martha M. Braithwaite

Talmadge May Run For Senate

ATLANTA July 3 The colorful Georgia figure Talmadge hid today to write his July 4 answer to what he will run for next The governor near term end kept plans and whereabouts secret The Constitution predicted he would seek the U S Senate seat now held by Richard B Russell Jr Russell filed his primary filing for September 9 Democratic contest

Atlanta Wigs Talmadge Georgia Talmadge Atlanta Constitution Richard B. Russell, Jr Pui

Odds Harden Against Edward Taking Bride

London report shows insurance odds on King Edward marrying before his coronation tighten to 5 to 1 from 10 to 1. Brokers say private speculation cooled after the April budget leak and only commercial interests likely to lose would take bets if a consort joins the King to Westminster on May 12, 1937.

London Edward Westminster

Conservative split leaves few choices for voters in 1936 race

The piece argues conservatives face no clear home as Landon Roosevelt and Lemke offer limited options. It contrasts liberal and radical parties, notes England and Europe drift, and reports on the Soviet draft constitution guaranteeing private property, state employment, and religious propaganda limits amid rising intolerance and labor unrest.

Landon Roosevelt Lemke Norman Thomas Earle Browder Soviet Union All-Union Congress of Soviets Raymond Leslie Buell

Lady the Gallant Go By

Joan Spencer, a small town schoolteacher, works as secretary to Julian Sloane, a famed playwright. At a party she meets Pierre Durand while Sheila True and Alex Garrity pose threats to Joan and Julian. A late-night encounter with Durand and Garrity hints at love and danger as the tale continues.

Joan Spencer Julian Sloane Joan Sloane Alex Garrity Julian Sheila True New York Sheila Stephan Winsloe Paradise Mr. Sloane Pierre Pierre Durand the Willows Joa Durand Paris

Jealous Tensions Brood Over Poolside Plans

Joan confronts Sheila True after insult from Sheila and plans to humiliate her. Julian Sloane urges reconciliation and invites Sheila to apologize, but Joan refuses and seeks to focus on personal errands rather than the pool scene.

Joan Julian Sheila Mr. Sloane Sheila True

Flashes of Life and Local Reactions Across States

Philadelphia seven year old Warren Jackson faced a 65 foot cliff before firefighters rescued him from a climb. In Florida Elinor Wilson pries a three pound bass from a bathing suit buckle, then walks ashore with the catch. Washington youth Walt Knowles disperses giant firecrackers that injure a passerby’s pants while a dog reacts. Nebraska’s Mayor Bryan voices opposition to fireworks bans, urging celebration traditions.

Philadelphia Warren Jackson William Haas Kennewick Wash Walt Knowles Knowles

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