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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1935
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists subscription rates by mail and carrier, with annual and shorter terms. Advertising rates include classified two cents per word with minimum charge, display ads with borders by request, and notices for memorial stanzas and cards of thanks.
The note states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish AP news dispatches and any local news printed in the paper. It emphasizes AP attribution and reprint restrictions for the publication.
A brief line quoting Psalm 37 3 urging trust in the Lord and doing good with a promise to dwell in the land and be fed.
The editorial criticizes the vast 4.88 billion work relief measure, noting Glass Adams Byrd and Roosevelt warnings about debt and spending. It argues the plan is unscientific, extravagant, and unlikely to solve unemployment or fully replace direct relief, despite Senate amendments.
Lon don dispatch quotes Jimmy Walker saying he has not cashed his pension because he muses he may return to service in New York City. The remark is noted by Roanoke Times in the report.
A fragmented reading lists questions and answers on music chords and early capitals. It notes New York as the first U S capital 1785 to 1790 and Philadelphia 1790 to 1800, and describes the Bridge of Sighs as a Venice bridge linking the palace to prisons.
The Sun argues Walker is unlikely to be of real service to New York and advises him to cash in his pension funds now. It warns the city may run out of money before any potential hiring. The tone is skeptical and describes uncertain times for public figures with future earnings.
A humorous look at powerful eaters who win contests by consuming large quantities of food. The piece notes the stomach’s limits and the need for exercise, contrasting hungry laborers with sedentary office workers and urging active effort to enjoy good food. It reflects on appetite and social observations about eating prowess.
One year ago locals were sought as extras in the Passion Play. The Red Cross announced plans to form a motor corps here. Petitions against liquor sales circulated at Woodstock. Carson Keyser, farmer and churchman, died at Kernstown. A mass meeting planned the Apple Blossom Festival.
Five years past, Mrs Jennie Rivers Byrd dies at her Baltimore home. Secretary Stimson and Premier MacDonald press for agreement at a London naval parley. Local firemen saved Berryville School. Hezekiah Clagett and K N Gilpin appear in notices of death and sale.
The 8 P C A announces plans for the year. An invitation to attend the Apple Blossom Festival is prominent. Seven die in an oil accident at Hamburg. A final survey finds 827 deaths in the midwest tornado. Winchester Rotarians depart to attend the convention.
Miss Minnie B Chapman becomes bride of George M McDaniels in a joyous ceremony reported from the era. Details include the couple’s plans and the social impact in their community.
A letter to Winchester city officials from the Emergency Relief Bureau in New York requests detailed data on the number of unemployed craftsmen in Winchester. The effort to collect figures had been unsuccessful, though officials believe a specific type of workman may be in demand at present.
Household furniture hay and fod listed by MAR at Senseney Road Mra. The terse note records a sales directory item with unspecified details and location.
Consuelo a beautiful gypsy dancer is loved by Marcu and pursued by Stewart Blackmire, a New York producer. She agrees to marry Marco but Blackmire returns with demands and a chance to dance in New York. The ambitious mood collides with gypsy loyalties and vanity as plans unfold.
A fragmented romance unfolds aboard a moving train as Doug and Stewart pursue a gypsy girl. Money and desire mix with tension and farewells, culminating in a dramatic, uncertain departure toward New York.
The report compiles present and past rainfall data from Chester Laboratory covering 22 years. It lists total annual precipitation at 34.61 inches and monthly averages with January 2.35 inches through December 2.30 inches.
John T Grime walked 80000 miles to Philadelphia where the Prankford Exchange Club presented a silver loving cup in recognition of his 33 years as a punctual, unscathed postman. Grimes walked to the presentation.
Warner Brothers presents David Copperfield at the Capitol Theatre for a limited engagement today and tomorrow. The photoplay is praised as a grand, soulful drama with romance, pathos, comedy, spectacle, and tragedy. Lionel Barrymore W C Fields and Maureen O Sullivan headline a strong cast in a production described as among the world's outstanding films.
Shirley Temple and Lionel Barrymore headline The Little Colonel opening a three day run at the Palace. The story follows a Kentucky family during Reconstruction with Bill Robinson in a featured stair dance. Fox adapted the tale from Annie Fellows Johnson books to showcase Temple’s singing and dancing talents.
The Mount Williams Debating Society accepted a challenge to Gravel Springs for Thursday evening March 28. The main question is whether Hauptmann trial verdict should be upheld. Last week the society discussed a recreation for farm people on Saturdays with the affirmative winning 2 to 1.
An unsolicited testimonial from Mrs Jasage Jr describing relief from constipation after using All-Bran. The letter promotes All-Bran as providing bulk, vitamin B, and iron, recommending two tablespoonfuls daily and contrasting with patent medicines.
The Order of Fraternal Americans of Stephens City sponsors a debate at Stephens City High School auditorium Friday night March 20 at 8 o'clock. The Hauptmann case is the question with the resolution that the verdict of the Hauptmann jury should be complied with. A male quartet and stringed band will perform after the argument promising an enjoyable program.
Our machine shop offers help in any size job and any branch of machine work. Estimates prove our capability and a visit to our modern plant will confirm it. Will you look us over or should we call first.
The Resumption Act was introduced by Senator John Sherman of Mansfield Ohio in 1874 and passed the Senate that year and the House in early 1875. In 1877 he became secretary of the treasury under President Hayes and oversaw the government’s return to specie payments, implementing a policy he had advocated as a senator despite skeptical forecasts from financiers.
Public sale of personal property at the R A Kline warehouse Middletown Virginia on Tuesday March 26 1935 at 2 P M 25 apple crates one grader complete without motor one brush with motor one belt Terms cash B P Harrison Trustee in Bankruptcy for H B Watson Company Inc Dunn and Duval Auctioneers 3 15 18 20 22 23 25-6¢
Public auction set for March 30 1935 at 10 a m to sell all fixtures and stock of Music store No 11 South Main street including pianos banjos violins music Victrolas show cases and other items. Distress warrant authorizes sale with cash terms.
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