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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1935

Page

4

Classified Advertising Rates and Deadlines

Advertising terms include 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum and 3.50 memorial charges for four stanzas. Cards of Thanks at 75 cents. Display ads with borders due by 10 AM on publication day at 42 cents per inch with contract rates on request. National reps listed in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.

Devine - Tenney Corp New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines Atlanta

News Service A P Credit Notice

A brief notice states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches and legal notices published in the paper. The statement reinforces AP as the sole source for reprinting such material.

Associated Press

Christ for All All for Christ Tod Hay Water Sight

A religious notice quotes Micah 6 8 urging acts of justice mercy and humility. The text centers on a call to live according to biblical requirements and reflects a faith community message.

Carter Glass praised as statesman in national and editorials

The Daily Progress recalls editorials praising Senator Carter Glass for his steadfastness and independence. The New York Times lauds him as a free, unbending public servant unbowed by popularity or political pressure. He opposed the Patman bonus bill and warned against seeking popularity over right action.

Charlottesville Daily Progress Carter Glass Roosevelt Glass New York Times Virginia the Times Senate Patman National Institution of Social Sciences

Tourists Thrive On Skyline Drive In Shenandoah Day

Visitors from seven states filled Skyline Drive as Culpeper hotels and restaurants stayed busy. Skyland hosted many travelers for lunch while Virginians promoted the park the Shenandoah National Park project moved forward led by W. E. Lee and the State Development Commission with significant help from Mr. Car.

Culpeper Shenandoah National Park Skyland National Park Virginia Car

Three Quiz Answers From Historical Figures and Texts

The excerpt lists three trivia items. John J. Montgomery built the gull monoplane in 1884 as the first in the Ans. The Bible and New Testament are distributed in over 25 million copies annually. Oliver Cromwell ruled England between 1649 and 1658 as a commoner.

Ans John J. Montgomery England Oliver Cromwell

Hoover Era Sparks Blue Ridge Road Boost and Skyline Drive Fame

The former President Herbert Hoover established a camp in the Blue Ridge area prompting an improved highway from Criglersville to the Rapidan Camp. Virginia built the cliffside road by the Highway Department to ease travel to the mountain residence, naming the route Hoover Road. The Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive promise growing tourist interest with seasonal views across the Shenandoah Valley and Rappahannock Valley.

Herbert Hoover Blue Ridge Mountains Criglersville Rapidan Camp Virginia Highway Department Culpeper Madison Hoover Bethel Church Haywood Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah Valley Valley Rappahannock

Different Democracies Contrast Monarch and President Power

The piece compares George V as a symbolic king with a U S president bound by term limits. It argues that democracy rests in public attitude toward government rather than in structure, noting Britain and the United States as the two greatest democracies and highlighting how power stems from citizen stance.

George V United States British Empire

United States seeks South American aid to end war

One year ago the United States urged Argentina Brazil Chile and Peru to cooperate to end warfare in South America. Ramon Grau San Martin, former president of Cuba, faints at a large Havana demonstration on his return. Republicans press a reciprocal tariff bill in the Senate, not deterring Democratic hopes. Government plans aid for Park mountain folk with a 10 acre lot. cooking school closes its fourth session with Beatrice Cooper winning a gas range and Mrs Burgess a radio set.

United States South America Argentina Brazil Chile Peru Ramon Grau San Martin Cuba Havana Senate

Dr. R B Snapp Elected VSDA President in Richmond

Five years ago Dr. R B Snapp was elected president of the Virginia State Dental Association at its 61st convention in Richmond. W S Hough notes the final fruit spraying for codling moth should occur around May 19. Supervisors and council meet to discuss building a new jail. Edward T Hill, Kiwanis Lt Governor, praises newspapers for efficient news gathering.

R. B. Snapp Virginia State Dental Association Richmond W. S. Hough Edward T. Hill Kiwanis Club Capital District

Byrd Campaign Stop Draws Petersburg Support

H. F. Byrd is greeted by many friends in Petersburg on his way to Richmond for governor campaign. European debtors owing 8 billion to the United States urged to settle now. Winchester receives 300000 coins as her share in Confederate Memorial half dollars aiding Stone Mountain Memorial completion. Kentucky Derby field of 25 colts announced as crowds expected near 100000.

H. F. Byrd Petersburg Richmond United States Winchester

Astronomical Events and Clerical Election Highlight Era

Twenty five years ago a total lunar eclipse and Halley’s comet drew interest for astronomers. Reverend Dr. Collins Denny of Winchester was elected bishop at the M E Church South conference in Asheville North Carolina. Dr B Clark Hyde was found guilty of murdering his wife's uncle Thomas Harpe who left them a $100000 in his will.

Collins Denny Winchester M. E. Church, South Asheville N. C B. Clark Hyde Kansas City Thomas Harpe

Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester records

Rainfall in the past 24 hours ended 8 a m shows none. May to date 1.81 inches, year to date 13.10 inches. Average yearly rainfall from 22 years of Winchester Laboratory records is 34.61 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 2.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 2.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30 inches.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Wit and Wisdom Satirical Fragments From The Star

Observations and quips on wealth poverty and politics. Jokes compare conservatives with lamped experience and ostrich marriages. Mixed lines touch hunger relief higher debt and cultural humor through popular phrases and a joking toast to The Star.

Lovers and Loyalties Amid Shanghai Harbor Farewell

Lieutenant Valentine Preston, bound for Shanghai, looks to renewed romance with childhood friend Janice Edding as Brad Norris sails with family to the United States. Interwoven pasts reveal Navy corps bonds, ambition for Paris duty, and a fateful river voyage.

Valentine Preston China Shanghai Goodby Janice Edding United States

Machine Shop Pledge Cuts Waste to Save Customers

A skilled plant and personnel guarantee efficient machine shop work with a Waste Not Charge Not rule. Savings in materials and operations are passed to customers as lower costs.

Scout Leaders Plan Court of Honor at George Washington Hotel

Scouting leadership met Tuesday in the Scout office to set the Court of Honor for Friday May 31 at 7 30 p m in the George Washington Hotel. The Soft Ball League will include Scout Troops 1 3 and 21 as part of the summer program. Memorial Day events place 4 000 flags on graves at the National cemetery May 29 with removal May 30. June 5 4 000 Confederate flags at Stonewall Cemetery and June 6 color guard duties and programs.

Scout Office George Washington The National Cemetery Stonewall Cemetery Scout Washington Mexico Senor Gorge Nunez Frank Horton Winchester

Final Rites At Wawel For Pilsudski In Krakow

Mourners gathered in Krakow as Joseph Pilsudski first marshal of Poland was laid to rest in Wawel Castle Cathedral. The funeral processional marked by the ringing zygumt bell and torches flaring along the route reflected national sorrow for the renowned Polish leader.

Krakow Poland Joseph Pilsudski Wawel Castle Russia

Public sale of house and lot in Winchester Virginia

Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House on Saturday June 8 1935 at 12 M. the one half acre parcel with dwelling near Opequongee adjoining Cartwell Miller and others. Terms one third cash day of sale and the balance in two equal yearly installments with bonds and deed of trust, insured buildings. J M Steck Special Commissioner. Co Brannon Clerk. Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.

J. B. Singhass R. M. Wisecarver Winchester Opequongee T. K. Cartwell

Figures of Polish noblemen in historic costumes

Figures of Polish noblemen, who donned historical costumes, joined the procession to the cathedral. The solemn chanting of the clergy added impressiveness to the scene.

Estate administration suit in Frederick County court

In the Circuit Court of Frederick County on April 26 1935 Harry R Kern Jr administrator of Charles Strange deceased sues Cornelia Strange and others to determine if Charles Strange died testate or intestate and to interpret the will if any. Defendants unknown heirs are ordered to appear within ten days and notice published in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks with copies mailed to listed addresses.

Circuit Court County OF Frederick Harry R. Kern, Jr Charles Strange Cornelia Strange Frank Strange John Strange Pine Strange Louisa Jackson Betty Jackson Kate Jackson Sumner Jackson Mary 4 Arles Strange Virginia Winchester Evening Star Winchester

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