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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1935
Page
4
The Evening Star lists postal status and subscription prices for Winchester Virginia readers. It notes daily publication with several advance payment options and announces consolidation with The Morning News Item, The Weekly News, The Weekly Times, and The Weekly Mirror.
Advertising rates listed include 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum. Memorials priced at 1 500 for four stanzas of four lines. Cards of Thanks cost 75 cents. Display ads with border due by 10 AM on publication day. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. National reps include Devine Tenney Corp in major cities.
A standard notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish dispatches and local news in this paper, with reprint authority for AP credited and non credited material.
A scripture excerpt notes that God sets the solitary in families and frees the bound, while rebels dwell in a dry land referencing Psalm 68 verse 6.
Staunton News Leader scoffs at Washington gossip claiming Roosevelt would withhold funds for a Virginia park project. Ickes denies any spank attempt on Byrd and clarifies the December 29 order impounding money. The article urges verifying facts before publishing rumors.
Messages from Arctic frontier residents reach the president at Mel ingfors as Chicago marks a hundred years of scientific achievement. Finland honors a century of cultural progress amid distant celebrations.
The Greek uprising shocks observers as government censorship hides details. Both sides claim defend principle while critics see a party clash over control of power. Victories are reported with little official context of underlying grievances.
Finland observed the 100th anniversary of the Kalevala with closures of banks shops and schools. Parliament voted 2 000 000 finmarks for folklore research while art exhibits featured Sibelius and related plays and articles highlighted the epic s sources and influence.
A Q and A style snippet addresses historical figures and events. It notes Christopher Columbus died wealthy in 1506 and did not die in prison or poverty. It lists bullfrogs jumping up to 13 feet 7 inches and recalls Herod's orders in Bethlehem with Jesus fleeing to Egypt.
One year ago the north end of Skyline Drive planned work beginning April 5. Two cars collided across Clarke Frederick and Warren Deva counties near Double Toll gate. Two army mail pilots died in Ohio in a crash. Mrs. Roosevelt began a study on conditions affecting working girls.
Five years ago Miss Geraldine Farrar is to appear in concert at Handley auditorium on March 30. Fannie Fenton dies in Clarke county. The billboard measure is reported to have been removed from the calendar of the House of Delegates. Kane Lodge No 454 presents Admiral Byrd with the Lodge medal in recognition of contributions to science. John M Willys is confirmed by Senate as Polish ambassador.
H M Taylor dies suddenly in city hall. Apple blossom festival budget committee requests 8000 dollars. Local near East relief fund seeks 3000 dollars. Two escaped convicts believed cornered in Marlboro area. Leslie D Kline again named Frederick County public schools superintendent.
Twenty five years ago a state wide prohibition measure fails in the Virginia General Assembly. Wild geese are noted flying north signaling spring. In Front Royal a horse market day is observed. Sam Heisman is injured while at work on a new dwelling in Wardensville.
George Watt, a blind man en route to Winchester and Harrisonburg, was arrested in Martinsburg on a public drunkenness charge. He said he arrived that day and sang on street corners before drinking six to eight bottles as onlookers fed coins into his hat.
Advertisement notes machine shop services for any size job across branches. It promises helpful service and a detailed estimate. A visit to the modern plant is suggested to confirm capabilities and prompt action.
Consuelo the gypsy girl is loved by the deaf mute Dummy and courted by Marcu. A ring swap leads to a courtroom confrontation as Marco proves ownership and Consuelo confesses her bold theft in a tense, era‑styled melodrama.
In a courtroom drama Abraham Dakis confronts the gypsy Marco over a stolen ring. The judge learns the ring proves Marco bought it as a cheap disguise, while Consuelo erupts in fury and despair. The scene ends with Consuelo kissing her father as the case continues.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour end 8 a m total .47 inches, year to date .57 inches, and Winchester Laboratory notes 34.61 inches average annual precipitation over 22 years. Monthly averages range from 1.94 inches in February to 3.88 inches in May, with December at 2.30 inches.
Hable's Palace presents The Best Man Wins with Jack Holt and Edmund Lowe as leads. A turbulent deep sea drama mixes fightin' roustabouts with underwater photography. Bela Lugosi and Florence Rice appear in support, plus Fox News Reel and novelty acts.
The Capitol Theatre screens Clive of India a 20th Century production by Darryl F. Zanuck revealing the Black Hole of Calcutta on screen. Starring Ronald Coleman the film presents a dramatic historical portrayal now showing.
The article notes that for centuries many cultures believed gems could reproduce. It cites persistent tales of germinating diamonds, with South Africa highlighted as a region where such beliefs remain common.
Verse from a remembrance dedicates this day marking two years since Minnie M Newcome was taken from us on March 11 1933. The poem expresses sorrow and hope for reunion in heaven penned by her husband and daughters with loving devotion.
John W. DeHaven of Cross Junction Frederick county died at his home after a long illness. Born January 7 1858 he was in his seventy eighth year and never married. Survived by sister Catherine Rebecca DeHaven. Funeral at 10 tomorrow at Methodist Episcopal Church South Gainesboro with Rev C G Russell. Interment Gainesboro cemetery.
In 1761 the British Museum allowed only 15 visitors at a time and each stay lasted two hours, reflecting strict early museum access rules.
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