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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
4
The notice lists pricing and rules for classified ads including 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas, and cards of thanks at 75 cents. Display ads with borders must be in by 10 A.M. on publication day, transient rate 42 cents per inch, and contract rates on application. National reps are Devine Tenney Corp in major cities.
A notice states The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to reprint dispatches credited or uncredited in this paper and to all local news published herein. The policy guards AP content and local material.
A brief religious quotation presents Psalm 68 verse 5 describing God as a father to the fatherless and a judge of widows in his holy habitation.
Ninety seven Handley School graduates receive diplomas signaling hard work and training. The Star salutes their achievement and notes they enter a chaotic economy with faith in Liberty and the nation’s progress. They are poised to shape business and political life ahead.
The piece argues parole failures enable repeat offenders like Harmon Waley and William Mahan to dodge full sentences. It cites Mahan’s six convictions and warns he may shoot if cornered while noting public concern over parole boards.
Government urged all public buildings to display the national flag on June 14 1877 marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of the American Flag. Immigration to the United States from 1700 to 1929 totaled about 38 million people. A mantua maker is a woman who makes dresses or cloaks.
The text argues against releasing criminals in a way that invites further crime. It condemns permitting William Mahan, described as incorrigible, to remain at large, and criticizes allowing Alabama Pitts, a reformed convict with a single youthful offense, to earn a living after release.
The House of Commons seeks a pay raise citing arduous duties. MPs work seven months a year with long sessions from 2 30 p m to 11 p m and Friday sitings often shorten but not always. MPs earn 400 pounds a year about 2000 dollars while American representatives make 10000 dollars annually.
An American reporter who once worked in Moscow notes Europe harbors many bitter anecdotes about Germany Italy and Russia. Exiles seek such tales to gauge current conditions amid censorship espionage and militarism, while satire remains a sign of resilience among oppressed peoples.
Ann Harding and Herbert Marshall appear for the last times today in The Flame Within at Warner's Capitol Theatre with advance notices promoting the final showing.
Sweetbreads are thymus glands from calves or young cattle. In lambs they are small and rarely sold. The pancreas of animals is sometimes called sweetbreads.
Present and past rainfall figures show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. June to date totals 1.68 inches, year to date 15.99 inches. The 22 year average is 34.61 inches, with monthly averages ranging from January 2.35 to December 2.30 inches.
Mr. Mill Fearnow, a local school bus driver, hosted a weiner roast at the West Virginia State Fish Hatchery on June 1 to honor about thirty five high school pupils who ride his bus. The event featured roasted weiners, iced tea, cake, ice cream, and string music by Charles and Raymond Clowser and Ray Ambrose.
Cedar Grove notes list visits from Nat Hovermale and son Billy to brother H. K. Dick. Martinsburg guests Charles Brannon and Roy dine with D. A. Smith. Lucille Webber returning home from Harrisonburg. Buddie Singhass family visits Berryville racey and Rebecca. Community attends Mrs. Dick Moss funeral. Alson Smith family visits Gainesboro. Clark of Martinsburg calls on Mattieg Clark.
Nineveh Virginia residents hosted visitors from Washington D C and Hagerstown Maryland at weekend dinners. Local families and relatives gathered during openings in Gaithersburg and Strasburg visits. The Presbyterian Women Auxiliary will meet at Mrs H H Marlowes in Front Royal Tuesday.
Dr. C R Anderson mayor issues proclamation for national Better Housing day on Saturday June 15. The document states the home as the basis of community life and essential for health and happiness of current and future generations.
Mayor Charles R. Anderson of Winchester proclaims Saturday June 15 1935 as Winchester's Better Housing Day. The aim is to promote the Federal Administration's Better Housing Program to create jobs and boost industrial and business recovery through home building and modernization. An early electric lamp note follows with trivia about the Nernst Glower and its warming glow.
In Shanghai a romance unfolds as Lieutenant Valentine Preston marries Lia Garenne then faces a transfer to Puget Sound. Lia’s hopes waver while Val seeks naval innovation with Captain Edding’s backing, amid a raucous Seattle party that tests their loyalties.
Field supervisors began checks on wheat compliance in the county to measure corn acreage and hog production for all contract signers in the bus line area. Corn-hog association members are urged to help with measurements and to ask questions about the program. Delays in signatures or measurements will delay payments, as the check must be completed in June for prompt payment.
Guests at the G W Cadwallader residence in Ridings Chapel Virginia over Father’s Day weekend included Mr and Mrs Harry Cadwallader Mr J M C Cadwallader and Mr and Mrs Julian Hammock with two children Janet and Jimmy The community mourns the death of Mr John Conner and offers condolences.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Carroll Grim included Mr and Mrs Willis Kibler Mr and Mrs Sammy Rogers and two children Bobby and Barbara Ann of Martinsburg West Virginia Mr and Mrs Jesse Grim and two children Ruth and Greta Mae of Kernstown The Children's Day program at Ridings Chapel was well attended The county section enjoyed rain on Saturday and Saturday night as well as Wednesday afternoon and evening
Soft lines rule fashion with capes drapery and fullness to flatter figures. Barbara Bell pattern 1612 B offers sizes 36 to 52 with yardage details and a call to order the Barbara Bell pattern book. Tomorrow features a slim long coat with detachable scarf.
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