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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1935
Page
4
The notice lists advertising pricing and deadlines including weekly consolidation with several titles, 2 cents per word for display ads, memorials at 1.50, cards of thanks at 0.75, and a 42 cent per inch transient rate. Mentioned are cash with copy and multiple national reps in major cities.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to reprint all dispatches credited to it or not in this paper and to publish all local news contained herein.
A terse biblical quotation foresees trouble at evening tide and the robber’s departure by morning. The fragment reflects a moral warning about spoilage and theft as described in Isaiah 17:14.
Richmond News Leader questions Senator Byrd on unexpended PWA funds of 1.5 billion against Roosevelt era aims. It argues speed and centralized control hinder rapid results, notes public mood shifting to tax concerns, and contemplates reassuring taxpayers by reducing the program now with potential reauthorization next January.
An article notes a new chef at the Bronx Zoo following the retirement of the longtime animal cook after 35 years. The piece describes the expanded zoo roster, daily rations including meat and vegetables, and the early start for kitchen work, with separate hay and grain facilities and complex meal prep for carnivores.
Quiz style notes answer common science questions. Fish shed teeth and regrow them throughout life. A human body’s chemical elements valued at about one dollar if sold commercially. The black swan is native to Australia and was unknown elsewhere until the 1600s.
The chef prepared meals tailored to each animal at the zoo. He cooked custards for a sick monkey and sliced fish for fish-eating birds. Sea lions took seven pounds daily, whole. New creatures required careful study to keep them healthy in captivity.
The Southside Sentinel notes plans for a potato blossom festival on May 29 30 highlighting the Eastern Shore’s potato heritage. The piece playfully envisions the queen and crowd, referencing local industry and the celebrated potato as king in springtime imagery.
One year ago Rev. E. B. McGukin assumed the Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church pastorate. A Byrd expedition plane wrecked on takeoff en route to a South Pole flight. Crews work inside a capsized battleship hull as tapping is heard. President Green warns of a massive automobile industry strike as General Motors declines AF of L union recognition.
Five years ago Americans and Japanese were reported to have reached an agreement at the London Naval Conference. Lions Club plans a 30 voice glee club broadcast on WJSV. Lee fund to restore Stratford grows but the quota remains short. A glass sand mine project advances in Frederick county as high grade ore is found. Handley High School girls urge more recreational facilities in speeches before Rotary Club.
Reports indicate dramatic Wheat price fluctuations in Chicago causing concern among traders. A weather expert warns of a cold summer in 1926 risking crop yields and potential food shortages nationwide. Fireworks are planned for a festival display as organizers reveal plans. Governor Trinkle opposes merging Virginian Railroad with Norfolk and Western or Chesapeake and Ohio systems.
Twenty five years ago dynamite blasts killed A L Maupin a Rockingham county native while clearing prairie land at Prairie Grove Arkansas. The Wilkesbarre mayor refused a motion picture owners request to hold sacred Sunday concerts as wicked. A youth was fined by Justice H O Pierce for shooting fox hounds owned by Francis M Pingley during a fox chase. Arthur C White died on a train near Atlanta while returning to Mount Williams after six years away.
J. W. Boitnott professor of history at Handley High School will address the Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Sunday at 9 45. Attendees are urged to join as attendance has increased. Hubert Kerr Jr will play a guitar solo before the address. All men not in other Bible classes are invited.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 8 a.m. None. March to date 1.74 inches year to date 7.24 inches. The Winchester Laboratory 22 year average is 34.61 inches. Monthly averages are listed for each month from January to December with values from 2.30 to 3.88 inches.
At Hable's Palace Theatre today only John Wayne in Lawless Frontier headlines the western program with Burn em Up Mickey Mouse and a Krazy Kat cartoon as vaudeville on screen. Also playing for three days starting Monday Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter star in One More Spring with a supporting cast including Walter King Jane Darwell Roger Imhof Grant Mitchell Rosemary Ames John Qualen Nick Foran and Stepin Fetchit.
Consuelo a beautiful gypsy girl loves the deaf mute Dummy and considers marriage to Marcu after a ring scheme unravels. At a palace gathering she dances for Stewart and others, dreaming of global acclaim and a life lived on her own terms.
Gardenia florida known as Cape jasmine bears orange fruit used in China and Japan for dye. The first almanac appeared in Vienna in 1457 and the American edition by William Bradford followed in 1687. Franklin's Poor Richard ran 1782 to 1757. English sparrows once outnumbered native birds but are no longer seen as a menace.
Clarke Gable stars in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production After Office Hours at the Capitol Theatre opening Monday. Adrian, famed stylist, created twenty gowns worn by Con stance Bennett. ensembles praised as lavish including street sport and evening wear. Supporting cast includes Stuart Edwin Billie Burke Harvey Stephens Katherine Alexander. Robert Z. Leonard directed.
The article describes treen as a term for wooden domestic articles carved from local timber. It explains that people made utensils and ware from fallen or grown wood to save materials and labor, reflecting a self-sufficient household economy.
Charles Strange a 73 year old colored resident of Glenboddin near the Bakers left an estate valued near 5000. Harry R. Kern Jr. qualified as administrator posting 5000 with Maryland Casualty Company. He died recently and was buried March 5 with no children and six half relatives noted.
Public sale notice in Winchester Virginia for Frederick County farm with 490 acres near Back Creek to be sold March 27 1935. Special commissioners Herbert S. Larrick and William Beasley offer the tract with 40 acre apple orchard and timber, payment terms one fourth cash and three yearly installments. Heirs and defendants urged to appear. notice also to publish weekly in The Winchester Evening Star and post at the county courthouse.
Niece and half nephew heirs at law include Susan Tokes Butler George R Tokes Charles B Tokes Louisa Tokes Davis Betty Jackson and Mary Tokes Pope all of Brooklyn New York J Victor Arthur Harry L McCann Coleman Dunn John Warren Rice and J Sloan EK named as appraisers in the matter.
Tong, a village in England, is referenced in historic records noting its location and naming. No events or dates are detailed in the readable text.
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