Winchester Evening Star Advertising and Subscription Terms
The Winchester Evening Star outlines subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery, advertising rates including classifieds and memorials, display ad rules, and national advertising representation. It notes deadlines for display ads and rights to news dispatches.
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Kleep
Tenney, Woodward & Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Proverbs Verse on Patience and Self Control
A concise biblical proverb emphasizes that restraint and calm temper outweigh raw strength and conquest, declaring that ruling one’s own spirit is greater than capturing a city. The line highlights patience as a superior form of power.
Praise For C C C At Big Meadows Address
President Roosevelt lauds the Civilian Conservation Corps for work in Shenandoah National Park. He notes the camps attack waste of people and land and provide healthful labor for young men, urging continuation if the administration is reelected. He says the country will need more such workers for future Shenandoahs.
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Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
Henarndoah National Park
Big Meadows
C. Cc. C
Shenandoahs
Safety aim over fireworks as injuries rise in Fourth of July events
The article notes a high number of injuries and some deaths from fireworks this Saturday, including many children who are blinded or seriously hurt. It urges reconsideration of fireworks amusement, cites New York’s recent ban, and predicts other states may follow.
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New York
Perry Wins Wimbledon Title for Third Time
The Baltimore Sun reports Fred Perry defends his Wimbledon men's title for the third consecutive year. Helen Jacobs seeks her first Wimbledon title after ten years of near-misses, as the women's final approaches. Perry sets a postwar record for international tennis success while Jacobs eyes a historic breakthrough.
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Baltimore Sun
Fred Perry
Perry
Helen Jacobs
Miss Jacobs
Wil
von Cramm
Perry Triuas
Injuries Open Plentiful Trials But Steady Tennis Wins
The article notes numerous injuries among top players with Mako hurting his shoulder forcing the Budge Mako doubles team out. Borotra fractures injure, Crawford, Von Cramm hampered, Perry and Allison playing through pain. Despite the setbacks, the competition remains decisively scored and orderly.
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Gene Mako
Budge-Mako
France
Borotra
Brugnon
Crawford
von Cramm
Perry
Allison
Beaux of Hollywood Five Actresses Named by James Flagg
James Montgomery Flagg lists Greta Garbo Marlene Dietrich Jean Harlow Dolores Del Rio and Mariane Carroll as the five most beautiful actresses in Hollywood. He notes blondes predominate and admits a redhead omission may upset redheads while the Greensboro Record offers a contrasting view on beauty.
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Roanoke Times
James Montgomery
Flagg
California
Hollywood
Greta Garbo
Marleine Carroll
Marlene Dietrich
Jean Harlow
Dolores del Rio
Mr. Flagg
Greensboro
The Grade Crossing Toll
A Lynchburg News examination compares 1928 and 1935 grade crossing accidents showing 5800 incidents with 2568 deaths and 6667 injuries in 1928 versus 3933 accidents with 1680 fatalities and 4658 injuries in 1935. Reductions tied to fewer crossings, RR safety campaigns, and driver education. ultimate goal remains fewer accidents as long as crossings exist.
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Lynchburg
American Legion Meets to Elect Officers and Delegates
The Rev. Con rad Post American Legion holds its annual meeting on Wednesday July 8 in the Handley Library basement auditorium. Officers for the next year will be elected and delegates chosen to attend the State Convention in Roanoke in August. All legionnaires are urged to attend.
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Conrad Post
American Legion
Roanoke
Handley Library
Aid Reaches Stranded Steamer Sima Off Tokyo
The 4,000 ton vessel Sima with 900 aboard grounded last Thursday near Tokyo. A Russian vessel named Orochon, after entering heavy fog, arrived today to assist in rescue operations and provide aid, according to Soviet embassy reports.
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Tokyo
Will Rogers Humorous Story On Abroad Advice
A Will Rogers humorous piece shares travel tips told in a light tone. It recounts friends joking about packing advice for going abroad and a girl listener considering a tiny spool of thread for laundry and a clothesline in her room.
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Frances
Clare
American News Features, Inc
Reader Q A to the Evening Star Information Bureau
A compilation of reader questions and brief answers on topics from the electoral college to gorilla counts and the Galapagos Islands. Notable items include 531 electors, Boulder Dam filling by 1938, and the Normandie versus Queen Mary lengths.
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Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
R. J. Scott
Queen Mary
Council approves 30 year power franchise
One year ago the council approved a thirty year power franchise to be advertised for thirty days. Huey Long and young attorney B T Anderson enjoy Washington society as firemen memorialize the late C Lee Barr. The Taylor Scully wedding at the Presbyterian church drew prominent social attention.
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Council
Huey Long
B. T. Anderson
Washington
Fire Department
C. Lee Barr
Taylor-Scully
Presbyterian Church
Local fair attendance plans and notable obituaries
Five years ago Company E of the Third U S Cavalry planned to attend the local fair. Eugene B Lawson, a well known local figure, died in Newatka Oklahoma where he held large oil interests. Fight fans gathered in Cleveland for the Stribling Schmeling bout. Bishop and Mrs Denny hosted a reception in Richmond for their Golden Wedding anniversary. Brooks and Walter Flickinger made the honor roll at William and Mary.
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Third
U. S. Cavalry
Eugene B. Lawson
Newatka
Okla
Cleveland
Bishop
Denny
Richmond
Brooks
Walter Flickinger
William and Mary
Kilmer plans horse training at Court Manor
Ten years ago W. S. Kilmer announced plans to train horses at Court Manor. Henry A. Sumption aged 19 died in a truck mishap. Mrs. William K. Routt Jr visits her parents. Admiral Lewis Nurton is praised by the Board of Visitors of the U S Naval Academy for his administration as superintendent.
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W. S. Kilmer
Court Manor
Henry A. Sumption
William K. Routt, Jr
Admiral Lewis Nurton
Board of Visitors
United States Naval Academy
Fourth of July Fatality and Local Notices in Martinsburg Area
Twenty five years ago a quiet Fourth of July near Martinsburg West Virginia ends in tragedy as 19 year old Harry Falk fatally injures under a disc roller at home. Harrisburg pa hotel owner Daniel Miller dies from wounds inflicted by a discharged employee. Union services planned through July and August on City Hall plaza. Hon C W Heater of Frederick county discusses alfalfa rising and farming notes.
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Harry Falk
Martinsburg
W. Va
Daniel Miller
Harrisburg
City Hall
C.W. Heater
Frederick County
Mid
Historic Declarations and Birth of Jones
A compact roll notes key dates: July 4 1776 Declaration of Independence. July 5 1811 Venezuela declares independence from Spain. July 6 1747 John Paul Jones is born. The entry links these milestone events and figures in a concise chronology.
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Venezuela
Spain
John Paul Jones
The Star's Open Forum on Playgrounds and Virtues
The article extols supervised playgrounds as a vitamin for youth and a tonic against despair for the elderly. It argues playground programs build health, character, citizenship, and safety through structured activities in fresh air under leadership, keeping children off streets and out of mischief.
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the Star
McCarl Delivers Stern Critique of New Deal Finances
In Washington D C John Ray mond McCarl retiring as comptroller general criticizes New Deal spending and emergency measures as excessive though he served under presidents of both parties He urges congressional help to consolidate agencies reduce duplication and aid Capitol Hill with limited pay for advisory work His remarks echo debates on relief unemployment and fiscal policy ahead of 1940 elections.
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Washington, D. C
John Raymond McCarl
United States
McCarl
White House
MecCarl
Congress
Capitol Hill
Lady Be Gallant by Marie Blizzard
Joan Spencer, a small town schoolteacher, becomes secretary to Julian Sloane the playwright and enjoys life at his luxurious summer home. Sheila True, Sloane’s jealous friend, unsettles Joan at a house party when she dances with Pierre Durand while Alex Garrity warns Joan to beware.
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Joan Spencer
Julian Sloane
Sloane
Sheila True
Julian
Sheilan
Joan
Pierre Durand
Sheila
Alex Garrity
Dance floor escape leads to tense offer on Durand property
Alex guides Joan from the crowded dance floor through French windows onto the porch and into the road saying she risks trouble tampering with Sheila's property like Durand. He flatters her and proposes marriage though she reiterates she only loves Win and does not want remarriage. The pair plan a morning drive as Joan leaves.
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Alex
Joan
Little One
Sheila
Durand
Julian
Foursome at Braeburn Club Ends With Night Rescue
Joan joins a golf outing with Julian, Sheila, Gracie, and Harriet. After Sheila falls from an overturned canoe, Joan dives in saving Sheila but is knocked under water by an unseen force, leaving the scene ending with a tense cliffhanger.
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Braeburn Country Club
Sherman Jones
Julian
Joan
Mrs. Henderson
Williams
Sheila
Gracie
Harriet
Francine
Tommy Harris
Pierre
Tommy
Julain
Broadway
Sheila True
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