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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1935
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia outlines postal status and daily publication schedule. It lists subscription prices by mail and by carrier including annual and quarterly rates and notes consolidation with other local papers.
Advertising rates listed include 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas, cards of thanks at 75 cents, and display ads 42 cents per inch with a 10 AM deadline. National reps are Devine Tenney Corp in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.
Questions and answers about Charter Oak a tree in Hartford Connecticut where the colonial charter was said to be hidden in 1687 Washington's party affiliation Federalist Judith the Jewish woman killed Holofernes in his drunken stupor after a banquet in his camp
The article praises Washington and Lee University's response to the Law Building fire, noting its strong alumni loyalty and the university's long service in higher education. It highlights the upcoming Law School home and the willingness of Newton D. Bakers and John W. Davises to provide facilities as needed. The piece commends alumni alacrity and steadfast support for the institution.
AE sought farm rehabilitation through coop fostering, preaching by personal appeal and steering a farm journal. His lifelong dedication to improving American agriculture persisted into recent years.
A Kansas doctor plans a Colorado Rockies motor trip with all 25 of his wife’s relatives. He says in laws can be regular people and loyal in trouble, and he intends to have the greatest time of his life. He notes in laws sometimes irritate yet overall kindness prevails.
George William Russell aged 68, noted as poet essayist editor and playwright, dies leaving a diverse legacy as agrarian economist philosopher mystic and painter. He influenced both Ireland where he lived and America he visited through his lectures and golden conversations.
A pamphlet style notice states the Associated Press retains exclusive rights to reprint all AP dispatched and local news published by the paper. The notice emphasizes AP credit and local content protection.
Proverb inspired note on wealth that vanishes despite effort. Cites vanity of riches and urge to seek lasting value rather than material gain. A reflective, archaic tone frames wealth as elusive and temporary.
The article argues for a constitutional amendment to abolish tax exempt securities arguing they favor the wealthy and shift burdens. It notes exempt bonds total $90 billion, hinder productive borrowing and debt reduction, and urges prompt action to enable pay-as-you-go financing.
The law school will move into a modern building replacing Tucker Hall after a fire. Groundwork is finished, walls will rise by fall, with total cost near $100000 funded by alumni and friends. The Carnegie Corporation adds 10900 dollars for library books.
Report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8 a m and year to date 19.53 inches. Winchester Laboratory records average 34.61 inches annually. Monthly averages span January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30 inches.
W. H. Nesselrodt and James Shanholtz appeared before Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner this morning on charges of being drunk in public. Each was found guilty and fined $5 plus costs, totaling $10.25.
Washington reports expose Roosevelt deftly splits inflation and silver factions as Thomas Pittman clash deepens. Borah aims to reunite inflationists while Patman Rankin and North Dakota lawmakers push for cheaper money or higher farm prices amid 1935 crop gains. New York notes Ohio and industrial states ride a mixed upswing with gains in grain yields and cash returns.
The piece argues subsidies and taxes sustain agricultural prices, while France and the AAA influence deflationary policy. It notes Southern congressmen defend property rights and state sovereignty, yet oppose AAA involvement, fearing cotton prices collapse and northern industrial backlash.
Winchester residents read Ohio papers about Governor Davey ordering an inquiry into the Ohio Board of Parole. Special focus on McClain Catterlin of Brazil Indiana, promoter in the ancient estates case, released by the board after ten months served.
The article outlines a case where Sterlin and Francis E. of Osborn faced tests against Catterlin and Snapp, labeled as the “real culprit” by a board member. Catterlin was fined 2000 dollars for selling unregistered shares in an heirs' corporation intended to settle English land grants. The judge noted the fine only collects if he owns property, while another verdict sentenced five years in prison and a separate 2000 dollar fine for securities act evasion. Local residents, including William Riley, rallied around the case with clipping collections and fundraising to hire lawyers across jurisdictions. The piece also briefly notes President Van Buren as a widower with an army-raised son serving as private secretary.
Blair Rodman drives through a savage summer storm on a remote road. An unseen light in the trees draws him toward shelter as the car stalls in mud and the night deepens, leaving the scene at a cliffed forest edge with a fading lamp behind. (TO BE CONTINUED)
Two mules weighing 1200 pounds each escaped George Broadwater’s pasture in Edgefield South Carolina and collided head on dying on the spot. Another item notes a Augusta police dog protecting an intoxicated master from arrest by gripping trousers. Jefferson Maine reports a trooper using sticks to link theft charges.
In Pueblo Colorado Demter Chesok 59 obtained a marriage license to wed Josephine Gorska 51 after she signed an agreement in the county clerk A G Kochen berger office. The document purportedly stated terms concerning the marriage arrangement though details are unclear from the fragment.
One year ago a gasoline price war ends here with prices restored. Bhock troops ushered in to the strike at Minneapolis. Federal agents in Chicago report holding two more aides of Dillinzer. Austrians take steps to defend Vienna against the Nazis.
William White a Stephens City citizen dies. Senator Swanson seeks relief from Argentine apple ban. Miss Mildred Baker recovering from an auto mishap. A shower is held for Miss Ella Brown.
Mrs. Henry B. Gilpin purchases the John W. Larrick residence and Memorial Hospital secures 64000 dollars. Edinburg plans the home-coming while Chesapeake Maryland faces a fire threat and Taps mark W. J. Bryan’s Arlington tribute.
Twenty five years ago R Gray Williams serves as elected vice president of the Virginia Bar Association. A meeting of the Mutual Farmer's Club is planned at the Winchester Inn all day Saturday. The Marlboro barn of Marion Smith is destroyed by fire after being struck by lightning.
Senator Vandenberg denounces the new tax bill as a hoax and calls it a mere political gesture. He argues it would add little real revenue and urges drafting tax legislation with the budget while opposing early adjournment. Congress plans to adjourn August 10 but debate may extend beyond 2 pm tomorrow.
The 18 member group aims to add amendments to the tax measure to build a record. They plan to strike at the 13 1-4 percent rate on net corporate income under 15 000 and 14 1-4 percent on higher amounts. Democrats largely back the President on the proposal. The House aims final approval by Tuesday night for floor consideration by Thursday. Senate hearings on the tax bill set for Tuesday while parties seek quick passage.
Washington July 28 Continuation of the flue cured tobacco control program for four more years through 1939 was proposed by farm administrator J B Hutson tobacco chief Contracts similar to 1934 35 will be offered to cigarette type leaf growers representing about half of U S tobacco production Hutson said surplus stocks reduced but without the plan production would outbalance consumption risking price declines below parity A June referendum saw about 98 percent of flue cured growers vote in favor of the control program
The mind and body find happiness only in action. Even leisure should involve hard work such as swimming boating tennis or ball games that exercise the body or reading bridge solitaire that exercises the mind.
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