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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1935
Page
4
Consolidated with The Morning News Item outlines rates for advertising. Word charges at 2 cents per word with minimum 25 cents, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas, cards of thanks 75 cents, and display ads due by 10 A M. Contract rates available with national reps listed in major cities.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to AP dispatches and local news printed in this paper. It denotes re publication entitlement and credits for all published material.
A biblical passage is cited describing harmony among animals and a child leading them. The quotation emphasizes a prophecy of peaceful coexistence with the wolf dwelling with the lamb and other creatures living together.
About ten thousand participants endured two rainy days as Winchester hosted the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Directors F. A. Read and Thomas B. Byrd led an all‑out effort, with one hundred thousand spectators and national press coverage praising courage and resolve to carry on despite weather.
The text predicts a shift from dry to wetter periods in the Middle West and Pacific Coast, with aridity easing as streams and rivers revive. As precipitation rises, large irrigation projects may become more affordable, addressing irrigation needs and benefiting regions across impacted areas.
A brief notice recalls the ouster from tic cnuich a year ago, highlighting the unresolved dispute and ongoing tensions among involved parties in a local governance matter.
Markets show gains in oats wheat and corn as Col Roszel speaks to Grave banquet attendees. Lodge No 6 I C O F members plan Martinsburg West Virginia celebration. National leaders expected at the Sunderscion convention in Roanoke.
G S Davis escapes serious hotel fire in Spartams burg South Carolina. A million gallons of water spilled during lumber yard operations. Frank T Woodward loses a fim ee See acced ed by rain at Berryville.
The Milky Way looks white due to its dense star field as observers note its vast stellar population across the galactic disk. Astronomers explain the combined light from billions of stars blends into a pale glow visible beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Mrs. Walton of 319 Plum St Danville reports severe weariness dizziness and insomnia but states after starting the Favorite Prescription she felt strength return after two doses and suffered no more fear, with tablets and liquid available from Dr Piercey Clinic Buffalo.
The strike halts production as Toledo plants stop transmitting lines and GM faces supply disruption. Chevrolet bodies are produced at 26 000 a week while transmissions remain unavailable. General Motors continues to monitor the impact.
Consuelo wrestles with her love for Stewart and career ambitions as they plan three weeks in California before her next performance. He offers marriage, money, and travel, but she remains torn between love and fame while preparing for a stage role.
The backstage world follows Louise L'Ville and the Gypsy Consuelo as she prepares for a three week run in a Follies style production. She clings to fame, romance, and a costly future while dancers rehearse, love letters blur, and a looming marriage to a potential suitor adds pressure.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour totals ending a.m. none. May year to date 62 inches. Year to date 11.91 inches. The Winchester Laboratory 22 year average is 34.61 inches. Monthly averages list January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 2.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30.
Miss Lillian Kline, student nurse at Sibley Hospital Washington DC, is ill with a throat infection. Her mother Mrs Fred Kline traveled to be with her for several days. Mrs G W Ropp is called to Greenville for the serious illness of her mother Mrs H M Wallace who is critically ill with a heart ailment. Mr and Mrs Ropp visited last Thursday evening. Mrs Sue
Ropp spends time with daughter in Martinsburg while Ruby Everly visits Winchester. Mr C E Pope regains mobility after two weeks at home. Wayside Inn reports full houses with many turned away. Nurse Georgia Wakeman visits family in Winchester and Strasburg. Julia Margaret Colfelt visits her parents in town. Katherine Wright returns to Washington after ten days recovering from injury. Paul Beatty joins Middle Town Milling Company. Albert Shaver from near Washington stays with W H Muse. Perry Carper and Glenn Leighton return home to Helena Ohio after visiting relatives. Edward Falls of Washington visits Miss Edna Dinges for several days.
May 4 notes list guests of Mr. and Mrs. James I. Wise including Mrs. E L Rhodes of Atlanta and Mrs. Robert Gillock plus Miss Patsy Tyson from Lexington. Mildred Kline hosted guests from Chevy Chase Md. and Baltimore area, with Ficke families visiting from Catonsville and Baltimore.
A bankruptcy sale in Winchester Virginia of 71 1/2 acre Long Marsh District orchard near Wadesville. Property includes apple varieties Grimes Yellow Transparent Winesap Stayman Delicious aged 12 to 14 years. Sale May 6 1935 at 11 am with terms one third cash and balance in two installments secured by deed of trust.
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