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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1935

Page

4

Tiling Rates and Advertising Terms in Consolidated Papers

Tiling rates set at two cents per word with minimum 25 cents. Memo of $1.50 covers four stanzas of four lines. Cards of Thanks priced at 5 cents. Display ads with border due by 10 A M on publication day. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. National reps listed in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.

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

Associated Press Copyright Notice

The Associated Press states exclusive rights to publish news dispatches credited or not and all local news printed in this paper. This notice limits reprint rights and affirms AP ownership of content.

Associated Press

Steadfast Standing Psalm Verse Exhortation

A religious verse quotes Psalm 66 8 9 praising God for sustaining life and keeping feet from slipping. The text invokes communal blessing and steadfast praise.

Two Bank Men in Trouble in Asheville Case

A late Asheville report says James R. Boyd president of a Waynesville bank, his son, and a man named Noland were indicted by a Federal grand jury for violations of banking laws. The piece notes a likely federal trial with little leniency and contrasts with the Leas’ Asheville bank failure case.

Clifton Forge Asheville N. C James R. Boyd Waynesville Noland Old North Lake Lea and Son Leas Lea Boyds

Will Rogers criticized for Union Jack suggestion

Roanoke Times reports Will Rogers faced criticism after a radio joke about joining the United States with the British Empire. The paper notes English and Canadian reception, but urges readers not to take the humor seriously, emphasizing Americans’ warm yet cautious view of England and Canada.

Roanoke Times Will Rogers United States Canada Great Britain England Will Rogers

Willing to Learn Now Exchange Shifts Education Mood

Dr. Harry A. Overstreet notes a shift in student attitude from boom era cynicism to willingness to learn. He cites 1928 1929 teaching difficulties and a discredited business and economic climate as factors shaping the new educational mood.

Harry A. Overstreet University of the City of New York

School Days a Lesson From Jacob’s Ladder

In a dream Jacob saw a heaven reaching ladder with angels and God at the top promising aid in his enterprises. The passage explains the term writ as written order of a court and its old and current usage.

Jacob God Waterloo Belgium

No clear event headline in archival quote

The excerpt quotes Dr. Overstreet praising students for enthusiasm and learning. It argues civilization declines without objective motivation, noting an intellectual moral and economic recovery tied to youth and education.

Dr. Overstreet

Memorial Day address set in Stonewall Cemetery

One year ago Rev. Dr. Luther A. Thomas delivered the June 6 Memorial Day address in Stonewall Cemetery. A terrific bolt of lightning hit a sub-station on North Kent Street disrupting power locally. Powell, Inc. wins its first Virginia permit to manufacture apple brandy. Jacob Michael Stickle, 88, ex Confederate veteran, dies here. A front page drawing shows downtown fire traps with an editorial titled Kindling Wood.

Luther A. Thomas Stonewall Cemetery North Kent Street Jacob Michael Stickle Kindling Wood

Five Years Ago Obituary and Local Events

Five years past, Mrs. Margaret Ann Matthews died at Opequon aged 80. An official report describes a recluse near Tyrone Pa whose body was eaten by dogs and cats kept as pets. A cornerstone for the South End Hose Company hall is set for tomorrow. Miss Mary Elizabeth Artemus of Philadelphia becomes bride of John Hay Whitney. Mrs Georgette Haven Blandy of Clarke County marries Major Llewellyn Bull retired U S Army in New York.

Margaret Ann Matthews Opequon Tyrone New Hall South End Hose Company Mary Elizabeth Artemus Philadelphia John Hay Whitney Georgette Haven Blandy Clarke County Llewellyn Bull United States Army New York

Oldest B and O Rail Road employe Captain Norri dies

Captain Benjamin Franklin Norris, 75, longtime Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road employee, dies in Cumberland Maryland. Six Fort Loudoun Seminary graduates receive diplomas. Miss Katherine Snider from this city quietly marries James E Robertson of Medina New York. American Automobile Association pledges help to draw tourists to the Shenandoah Valley. Stone Mountain Georgia special coins go on sale here.

Benjamin Franklin Norris Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Cumberland, Md Katherine Snider James E. Robertson Medina N. Y American Automobile Association Shenandoah Valley Stone Mountain Ga Fort Loudoun Seminary

Halley’s comet reappears amid a 24 hour lapse

The notice reports Halley’s comet turning up in western skies after a disappearance, with a cyclone slamming into Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas. a church council meeting is planned for May. fruit growers expect 200000 barrels of apples this fall. a local incident involves Sheriff Purcell and county treasurer Chiles damaging Purcell’s buggy during a visit to a Memorial Hospital patient.

Halley Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church Frederick Franly C. H. Purcell Samuel M. Chiles Memorial Hospital Oklahoma Missouri Kansas

Biscuits Baked After Butter Coating

Instructions describe melting butter in a pan, coating biscuits by turning to cover both sides, then baking in a hot oven.

Wake Up Your Liver Bile Without Calomel

An old time promotional notice touts Carter's Little Liver Pills to restore two pounds of daily bile flow. It claims better digestion, less gas, and improved mood by freeing bile. warns against substitutes and directs buyers to look for the red label at drug stores.

Carter M.co Townley Jan Puget Sound Yard Val Paris Jan Edding China Brad Sue Navy

Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester records

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour ending 8 a m none. May to date 2.44 inches year to date 13.73 inches. Average annual precipitation in 22 years 34.61 inches. Monthly averages list January 2.35 February 1.94 March 2.81 April 3.16 May 3.88 June 3.60 July 2.39 August 3.35 September 2.43 October 2.90 November 2.51 December 2.30.

Mount Airy School Closes Friday Night

The 1934-35 Mount Airy School session ends Friday May 24 at 8 p.m. with graduation at St. Pauls Lutheran Church led by Rev. Snyder Alleman. Ten seventh graders hope for promotion to eighth grade. ceremony includes processional hymns and diplomas.

Mount Airy School St. Paul's Lutheran Church Snyder Alleman Catherine Bly Elsie Line Ruth Wright Denzil Fawcett Lucibelle Fawcett Zantha Willis

Shanghai Harbor Farewell Sparks Love and Rivalry

Lieutenant Valentine Preston rushes to Shanghai harbor to bid farewell to Janice Edding amid a tense triangle with Kent Townley. Townley departs for Puget Sound. Val vows reform while Janice questions his character. A hopeful Mimi pledges affection as Val contemplates Paris.

Valentine Preston China Shanghai Goodby Janice Edding United States Annapolis Val Brad Norris Edding Puget Sound Navy Yard Jan Mimi Kent Townley

Canterbury Farm sale in Frederick County Virginia

Special Receiver will offer Canterbury Farm near Stephens City at public auction on May 18 1935 at 11 o clock in Winchester. Property consists of 149 acres with a brick dwelling and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments at 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust and insurance on improvements.

Frederick Virginia State Corporation Commission the Peoples Bank, Inc Stephens City County Court House Winchester George C. Shryock Frederick County Stephens City-Ninevah Road C. E. Cougill Canterbury Farm H. K. Benham Kuykendall & Benham Dunn & Duvall Circuit Court State Corp. Commission Peoples Bank, Inc I. Bessie Brannon Bessie Brannon

Waste Not Charge Not in Machine Shop Promise

A shop proclaims efficiency and strict cost control in machining work. The firm highlights saving materials and operations to reduce customer costs, framing it as a guarantee rather than boasting.

Birds Dusting Habits Highlight Wild Behavior

Birds frequently dust themselves using ashes dry earth and logs. The behavior helps clean feathers regulate parasites and maintain plumage.

Eight Year Old Shirley Evans Found in Excavation Outside Jackson Heights

The body of eight year old Shirley Evans, missing several days from her Long Island home, was found buried in an apartment excavation. Authorities believe death resulted from an accident during play and rule out murder or kidnapping.

Shirley Evans Jackson Heights Long Island

Public Auction of Bungalow and 7 Acre Tract Near Stephens City

Public auction scheduled for Thursday May 30 at 1 00 PM of a well built bungalow with 1 acre and a adjoining 7 acre tract on a valuable corner 2 1/2 miles west of Stephens City. Bungalow has 7 rooms and outbuildings including garage and chicken houses. Deposits and payment terms described. furniture to be sold as well. Auction by C I Brumback acting for Mrs Lucile M Rothger.

Stephens City

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