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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1935
Page
4
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Jesus declares the first commandment to love God with all heart soul and mind and adds the second to love thy neighbor as thyself. This passage from Matthew 22 37 39 emphasizes loving God and neighbor as central ethical duties.
Congress has been in session about 195 days under severe Washington heat. Lawmakers face heavy strain as bills like AAA amendments Guffy Banking and Tax loom, with calls to adjourn quickly for health and national welfare.
A mid summer meditation on local birds and flora urges readers to name the beauty around them. The writer recalls a man who could only identify three kinds of birds and contrasts it with recognizing the many warblers thrushes and other springing creatures in town.
A quiz item asks how far a rattlesnake shrike can reach, answers about a third of its body length. It defines a koala as a small pouched mammal of Australia and notes natives eat its flesh. Sidney Lanier is described as an American poet in the late 19th century, called the sunrise poet for nature imagery.
The excerpt argues that knowing things by name enhances appreciation of nature and people. It compares calling flowers and trees by proper names to civic influence and personal connections, quoting a biblical line about being named and known.
An editorial in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle argues the nation spends about $240 per family annually on crime including jail, police, courts, and fraud protection. It urges citizens to demand political change to curb these costs.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation ending 8 a.m. none. Jay to date 1.78 inches. Year to date 18.89 inches. Winchester Laboratory records give 34.61 inches as 22 year average. Monthly averages range from 1.94 inches in February to 3.88 inches in May with December 2.30 inches and October 2.90 inches.
One year ago ten students were held after protesting against Nazi rule. Illiam A. McCoy aged 76 died locally. A district nurses association carnival is planned for this week. R. J. Funkhouser married Christine Owen in Elkton. George R. Barr became manager of the Thomas Jefferson Hotel in Charles Town West Virginia.
Boston singers perform at the Colonial Theatre this evening. John son of Yakima County Horticultural Union speaks at Columbus Ohio convention about apple industry. Winchester Golf Club wins Tri State trophy. Lewis H. Borden of Strasburg is killed and a companion seriously injured in an auto accident near that town.
Bee church rebuilding completes to permit rededication. A city agency uses a delicate instrument to detect water waste at night. Horticultural scientists meet in July 2021. Berryville Horse Show boosts prizes. Boy Scout camp slated for early August at Monroe place near Capon Bridge.
A Treasury report shows a record 608,414,207 coins minted in the past fiscal year, far above 46,634,250 the prior year and 32,154,300 in 1932 33. Quarter dollars dimes nickels and pennies were in greatest demand as sales taxes and rising retail activity fueled coin use.
In Warren County court clerk records a license was issued to Wylie M. Hall and Margaret L. Cloud, with Cloud from Marietta Ohio and Hall in Washington DC. The article notes a likely last license from the old courthouse to M J Carroll and Martha C Oattis, both Georgia natives now residing in Washington DC. June saw seven licenses and July eight already.
Yesterday's stars include Semmy Byrd driving in five for the Reds with a five run output on timely hits against the Giants. Johnny Allen held the White Sox to two hits and struck out nine for the Yankees. Sam Leslie provided heavy Dodgers offense against the Pirates with key hits. John Pezzullo and Jim Biolante aided relief for the Dodgers while Pinkey Higgins faced tough. Johnny Burnett collected three hits for the Browns against the Senators. Jess Haines limited the Braves to eight scattered hits.
Jan pleads for distance from Val as Lia faces warning from her father in law Stephen Garenne. Val plans independence from Lia while Opal and Preston observe mounting tensions at the bungalow and Cordray’s studio becomes a flashpoint in the Naples-like drama.
Twenty five years ago Sheriff Clark 4 H Purcell 43 dies from an appendicitis operation. Mrs A D Rowson a well known county figure marries Rev John Tazewell of Canada. Howard Ferguson marries Miss Maude Van Meeter of Martinsburg West Virginia. Jacob Bogers 24 of Rockingham County is killed instantly by a lightning bolt while riding a horse. The horse also dies.
Special Commissioner announces a public auction in Winchester Virginia on August 10 1935 at 11 a m for a 147 acre timbered tract near Rosenberger with dwelling, timbering restrictions until full payment. Sold in bulk with one third cash day of sale and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Brannon Clark witnesses. Auctioneer I Brumback.
The Senate debates amendments to the AAA bill as a lobby probe seeks more evidence on telegrams supporting the anti utility measure. House and Rules committee pursue ongoing inquiries while hearings reopen and a July adjournment resolution is tabled.
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