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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
4
The notice outlines advertising rates for classified ads at 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas of four lines, and cards of thanks at 75 cents. Display ads with borders must be in by 10 AM on publication day at 42 cents per inch, with contract rates available. national reps listed in several cities.
The notice states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish AP dispatched and local news in the paper. It emphasizes that re publication requires credit and adherence to AP terms.
A biblical excerpt urges turning away from wicked ways and deeds as the Lord of hosts speaks through Zechariah. The verse emphasizes repentance and moral cleaving to righteousness in prophetic warning.
The Market Street Methodist Church receives a three manual organ and chimes from the late Charles M. Ebert. Dr. Henry S. Fry of Philadelphia will give tonight’s recital, with Bach and Handel on the program. The dedication follows a successful opening by Professor Hovdesven, and Bishop Hughes praises music’s uplifting power amid community growth.
Miss Earhart completes a 2100 mile no stop flight from Washington to Newark, adding to her string of firsts in aviation. She crosses from Mexico City area to New Orleans and Atlanta before ending in Newark, amid public acclaim and spotlight on her historic record feats.
The passage contrasts sea and land transport costs, stating sea transport is generally cheaper. It notes self preservation as a powerful human instinct, possibly the strongest. It quotes a figure of 10,000,000 deaf persons in the country, including 3,000,000 children.
The essay reflects on wildflowers along roadsides as the people's garden. It cites Hafiz and Moses to urge readers to perceive the divine message: life should be filled with beauty. The Creator provides materials for daily beauty, and neglect is due to our own indolence.
Ohio school children compete in Ameri can Legion sponsored singing contests. They practice and perform old time patriotic songs such as America and Old Folks at Home, aiming to instill love of country and inspire action through music. The article links patriotic tunes to softened hearts and national unity.
The piece recalls Senator Bronson Cuttings of New Mexico who died in an airplane accident. It argues that gifted youths with frail bodies should not be placed in demanding jobs lacking physical development, emphasizing air life as beneficial and urging physical strength as to support mental work.
The term sarcophagus derives from a Greek word meaning flesh eater and was linked to a limestone property reputed to consume the body within 40 days. The nickname Tar Heels arose when Mississippians derided North Carolinians for failing to tar their heels before a Civil War battle on a hill.
Wanted roomers for room and board with special weekly rates. Phone 694-1. Hill Top Inn Valley Pike Route 11. Also trade offer: 1933 Chevrolet truck trade-in value $400 for a pair brood mares. See George W Cochran Boyce Va. 5-11-51 are a
The Interstate Commerce Commission has suspended the order lowering freight rates on Pacific coast apples to the east from $1.25 to $1. Hearing is set for June 4, according to the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Commerce counsel H. E. Ketner provided the update.
The speaker argued the proposal would cause undue discrimination against Virginia and West Virginia apple shippers. He said the case mattered to Virginia growers because ruling in favor of the rates could let western apple producers monopolize the area east of the Mississippi.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. none. May to date 1.81 inches. Year to date 13.10 inches. Average annual rainfall over 22 years by Winchester Laboratory 34.61 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30.
One of America's first industrial triumphs was securing an almost complete monopoly of the world’s cotton markets.
Lydia E Pinkham's Tablets relieve periodic pains and discomfort including backaches, headaches, and blue spells. They act as a uterine sedative, antispasmodic and tonic. Chocolate coated. Easy to take. Inexpensive and effective.
Trustee will sell at public auction at the County Court House Winchester Virginia at noon Saturday June 15 1935 the property No 741 Harris Addition Woodland Avenue Winchester a modern brick dwelling fronting 50 feet with 16 1/2 feet depth to an alley with shared use. Terms include one fourth cash with balance in 1 2 3 years funded by three bonds bearing 6 percent interest. James P Reardon Trustee. (5-16-23-30-June 6-13-51.)
A trustee will sell at public auction on June 15 1935 at 11 a m in front of the County Court House Winchester Va the lot and dwelling on the north side of Jackson Avenue Neffstown fronting 33 13 feet and extending 137 feet solid. The parcel was conveyed to C M Lockhart and J E Rinker by L Jackson and wife April 17 1929 recorded Deed Book 158 page 556. Terms: one third cash with balance in two equal annual installments secured by purchaser bonds and a deed of trust plus insurance on the buildings.
A fragment lists assorted low price items with small cent marks such as Baker's Floor Wax 490 and Brasilian Tea 650. It includes Feenamints 186, Blue Jay Corn Pads 21c, Shoe Milk 21e, Bayer's Aspirin 250, Noxsema Cream 15c and Tonic 1.00, plus Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic 98e and Quick Auto Delivery.
Middletown High School baseball beat Boyce 4 to 2 after five innings before rain halted play. Berryville to face Middletown next Friday on Middletown's diamond with box score citing Shanholtz Foxx Kline Shull Brill Ne Larrick Pope Carper Brumback totaled 2047 to 7 outs.
The Men's Athletic Club softball team will hold a practice next Monday afternoon. All members who wish to play are urged to attend as a manager and captain will be selected at this time.
A newspaper ad promotes VAL-ERE as a 25 cent introductory bottle available Friday and Saturday. It claims the herbal medicine aids digestion cleanses poisons, relieves rheumatism and neuritis, supports kidneys and liver, and calms stomach issues with a balanced formula.
An old promotional note touts VAL-ERE as a natural aid to regular bowels and general well being. It claims to soothe abused bowels, rebuild energy, and restore a youthful appearance, offering an introductory 25 cent bottle for a limited weekend, with a store coupon.
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