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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
4
A note states the issue consolidates content from The Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror. The combined edition covers local events updates and community notices across the city.
Classified and display ad details including 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas, and 75 cent cards of thanks. Display ads with border due by 10 A.M. on publication day, transient rate 42 cents per inch, contracts on application. National reps listed in major cities.
The document states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish AP news dispatches and all local news within the paper. It asserts re publication rights and credits for both AP credited material and locally sourced items.
The passage cites Isaiah 43 1 declaring Fear not for I have redeemed thee and called thee by name asserting divine care. The text blends religious exhortation with refocused verses and repeated phrases about Christ and universal faith.
An Virginia summary notes that in 1934 most accidents stemmed from driving on the wrong side of the road and common violations. A study of 10 393 crashes found 1 244 motorists were on the wrong side, with many others failing to yield, turn properly, stop, or signal. The piece urges revocation of licenses and stronger action beyond speeches by Gov Peery.
The piece mocks a get rich quick scheme where Americans wrote letters to five people hoping for fortune. It likens the craze to the Florida land boom and the 1928 29 stock boom, noting thin returns and resulting writer fatigue as the bubble deflates and debts loom.
The questions cover Swiss daily newspaper output and the number nearly 500. It notes Switzerland’s population about 4 million. It asks which heavenly bodies were first seen with a telescope and states Jupiter with four Galileo discovered moons in 1610. It also asks Poe's burial place at Westminster Church, Baltimore.
A brief reflective line questions future steps and curiosity about what follows, noting a small group pondering next moves and uncertain outcomes.
The article notes a possible nationwide march by relief camp workers from provinces to Ottawa in protest of camp conditions and relief policies. A Vancouver mass meeting voted for action, reflecting Canadian discontent, contrasted with the success of the American Civilian Conservation Corps and the burdens of forestry work.
This extract recalls Captain James Cook as a key figure in early scientific expeditions. It notes his voyages to Tahiti Hawaii New Zealand and the Antarctic, his 1778 Northwest Passage search, and his death in Hawaii in 1779. His maps aided geographic knowledge and discoveries included Hawaii and New Zealand.
One year ago spattering rains in the western drought belt lifted spirits. Dorothy Dell Goff, screen actress, died in an automobile crash in Pasadena California. Jack Widmyer became president of the softball league. Reverend Lloyd Courtney of Lewisburg West Virginia to speak at Handley graduates June 10. Detective Tommy Carroll Dillinger henchman slain in Waterloo Iowa triggers manhunt for Dillinger dead or alive.
Garland R. Quarles addresses 8 Boyce graduates Miss Emily DeHaven weds Kenneth Renner James Sydney Larrick leads 550 student body at National Business College Roanoke Frederick County Union Sunday School Picnic Association reorganizes and elects officers Reconciliation between King Carol II of Roumania and Princess Helen expected soon per news report
Bones including skull arms legs and ribs are found under Christ Episcopal Church in fair preservation. In Cleveland Ohio the National Petroleum News reports a violent attack on State Senator Harry F Byrd over gasoline price rises. A body identified as Robert Ford 17 of Augusta county is found on Martinsburg Pike near Bunker Hill West Virginia with a crushed skull and broken facial bones. Judge Whiting in Frederick County circuit court is asked to interpret portions of the will of Samuel L Laren late city treasurer. Rival Chinese fight desperately for possession of Canton.
In Stephens City residents show willingness to raise taxes for a new high school building. The piece notes support amid local debate on funding and community needs.
Present and past rainfall data show: past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at 0.05 inches, June to date 0.60 inches, year to date 14.66 inches. Winchester Research Laboratory records average annual precipitation 34.61 inches and monthly averages listed for each month from January to December.
Lieutenant Valentine Preston joins Lia Garenne after a whirlwind Shanghai courtship and marriage. At Puget Sound Navy Yard he meets Janice Edding, rekindling old ties while Lia mingles with Maurice Cordray in a lavish studio setting. Tensions simmer as past loves and present intrigues collide.
Home demonstration agent outlines a week of 4-H club meetings and demonstrations for adults. Activities include Growth Work Contest conferences and field work with groups at Gravel Spring, Gainesboro, North Frederick, Mt Williams, White Hall and Armel. Public invited to dress contests and kitchen labor-saving demonstrations.
Winchester Golf Club travels to Martinsburg for the second Bi-State League match of the season aiming to add another win. The club led the opening meet held two weeks earlier on their home course with Purcellville second, Bell Haven third, and Martinsburg fourth. Members listed include Donald L. Weems, F. A. Read, BE. E. Stone, Clarke Cooper, E. C. Goss, L. R. Fay, L. D. Arnold, Philip Fowle, Fred Glaize Jr., and James Yates.
A collage of epigrams and quips on manners, morality, and culture. The piece assembles jests about marriages, honesty, cleanliness, cinema, famous figures, and social mores with varied quotations and witty observations.
A reflective note on how famous figures, despite lasting legacies, are human and can be imperfect. The piece suggests that revered lives can conceal foolish tendencies beneath their outward greatness.
The Luther League of the Winchester Conference met at Bethel Lutheran Church Albin led by Rev C E Seastrunk. Morning session heard Rev C J Rice on The Pattern of My Life with motives humility obedience love and service. Julian Boswell spoke in the afternoon on What My Church Means to Me and Rev J Luther Mauney led a talk on The Power of My Influence with three focus points. Evening vesper service featured by Trinity Lutheran junior choir and Rev Mauney again spoke on The Progress of My Life. The next meeting is planned for fall.
The Margaret Collins Denny Bible class will meet at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South tomorrow at 9 45 am. I N Good will speak on The Work of the Holy Spirit and all members and visitors are invited.
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