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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1935
Page
4
Classified and display ad rates listed with two cent per word base, memorials or cards of thanks fees, and deadlines for display ads by 10 A M. Carrier and advance payment options noted, with national reps listed in major cities.
A newspaper notes that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish all AP dispatches and any local news printed in the paper.
A devotional line citing Psalm 40:11 urging mercy and preservation through God’s loving kindness and truth.
The text notes a common error about Zane Grey’s gender and places his birth in Zanesville, Ohio in 1875. It mentions his first book published in 1904 with the title Betty and references his status as a popular novelist.
The writer argues that teachers deserve salary increases aligned with rising education expenses and investment in schooling. They note many employees resign in September and point to wider financial pressures facing educators, contrasting farmer income gains with teachers’ funding needs. The piece urges readers to view teacher costs from a practical investor perspective.
The Frederick County School Board pledges to restore part of salary cuts for county teachers next fall. Teachers currently earn as low as 408 to 466 dollars annually, with many holding college certificates and facing costly educational investments. The piece argues for fair compensation reflecting education, experience, and costs to live, noting summers and summer-school possibilities are insufficient without higher salaries.
Pan American Airways plans early next month to start construction of operating bases for an 8,500 mile Pacific air route from California to China. A flying boat fleet will carry 12 to 20 passengers plus six crew and mail or cargo, with bases on Wake Island and Guam. A 15,000 ton chartered steamship will transport 6,000 tons of cargo as 74 construction workers and 44 technicians establish outposts with prefabricated buildings, power plants, docks, and radio stations for the Far East link.
The forces will transport the American flag to the Far East with speed and expert handling, aiming to evoke renewed global admiration.
A physicist explains that inducing radioactivity in non naturally active substances unlocks the nature of matter and removes previous limits on material availability. He notes that radium supplies are tiny but advancing methods promise vast, virtually unlimited future substitutes for medical and industrial uses.
An American cooperative reports a reassuring shift in student employment. After a period of scarce openings in factories, stores and offices, about 90 percent of eligible students are now placed. Gains appear mainly in small to mid sized firms in mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering.
The text notes improvements in industry and business, with employers increasingly hiring students and graduates. College seniors anticipate their brightest June graduation since 1930 as employers seek young, well trained talents.
The Community League of Mount Williams will meet Thursday March 28 at 7 30 o clock. R L Triplett principal of Mountain View School will be the speaker and discuss an important educational subject. The Junior League will furnish several numbers for the program. Friends are invited to attend.
In a gypsy camp Consuelo confronts Marcu after he claims the diamond is real and desires her. He manipulates and assaults her, threatens marriage, and the pair argue over wealth, control, and loyalty as negotiations continue with Girtza and the gypsy clan.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation ending 8 a.m. none. March to date totals 1.74 inches. year to date 7.24 inches. Winchester Research Laboratory records average annual rainfall 34.61 inches and monthly averages range from 1.94 inches in February to 3.88 inches in May.
Charles Makley once linked to John Dillinger gang was sentenced to die in Lima Ohio. A mass meeting to plan the Apple Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 22. General Hugh Johnson delays vacation amid auto industry strike threat. A street meeting between Hagerstown and local police fuels robbery rumors. Eddie Rickenbacker protests air mail contract cancellations.
Five years ago Lions Club members aired a program on WJSV directed by Floyd Haines. Lower apples from Winchester district were recommended. Leonard I. Miller and Floyd Haines were elected to the Kiwanis club. Miss Lillian Anderson named ape s of the local hospital.
Twenty five years ago reports indicate Congressman Flood may be appointed to fill Senator Daniel's seat if recovery fails. Common Council enacts rules aimed at regulating Winchester's new sewerage system. Mayor Lewis Kniffer of Wilkesbarre bans boxing to prevent disorder. Maurice O'Conner, seventy five, celebrates his birthday at home on North Kent Street with an Irish jig and a playful bout with a game cock.
A county board financial statement lists expenditures by category including superintendent and teachers salaries, transportation, text books and tuition, building repairs, insurance, rents, and capital outlay. Total expenditures amount to 159,938.91 with Brumback as chairman and Brannon as clerk.
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