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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1935
Page
4
The notice lists rates for memorials and cards of thanks, and 2 cent per word advertising with a 25 cent minimum. Display ads with borders must be submitted by 10 AM on publication day. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. National reps include Devine-Tenney Corp in several cities.
A press policy statement notes The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to AP dispatched and local news published in the paper.
A religious reflection centers on seeking God first as taught in Matthew 6 33 promising other needs will follow. The passage invites faith driven living and trust in divine provision.
Columbia ends with a call to resume temperance education, arguing public openness to scientific findings can advance moderation or abstention. The piece notes prior efforts waned during prohibition agitation and urges a systematic, purposeful revival using measurable liquor effects and authoritative studies.
The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed that stud poker is a card game not a swindle. The decision, praised as a safeguard of study poker as a legitimate pastime, rejects claims it cheats or defrauds players.
A missing telegram found in the victim's pocket reads We miss you Daddy When are you coming home It was sent by the deceased's child and reached him as he traveled home. The story underscores a father's love and the impact of a fatal accident on a family with young children.
A fragmentary classroom quiz references India as a topic and identifies Democritus as the Laughing Philosopher, noting he lived with Socrates in ancient Greece. It also mentions Faneuil Hall in Boston as the cradle of liberty.
A poignant appeal reflects a child’s longing for a father lost to an accident. The plea underscores the impact on the family and the need for safer driving to prevent further tragedy.
One year ago Mrs. H. Clay DeGrange was elected president of the Century Club. The item notes the leadership change among local society figures.
A Ten years ago summary notes many believed killed in the Toyo Oka earthquake centered near Toyo Oka Japan. President Coolidge suffered a sudden illness at his desk. Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs met in Richmond and opposed a national child labor amendment. Charley's Aunt played at the Empire Theatre. Heirs-at-large from several states claim shares of late Elizabeth Shumate and family.
Present rainfall shows 2.56 inches May to date and 13.85 inches year to date. The 22 year average is 34.61 inches per year. Monthly averages listed from January to December range from 1.94 to 3.88 inches, with May highest at 3.88 and February lowest at 1.94.
Theodore Roosevelt the twenty sixth president was inaugurated at age forty two Hernando De Soto discovered the Mississippi River and the Plains of Abraham in Quebec where Generals Wolfe and Montcalm died.
Miss Rose MacDonald Clarke county rural schools supervisor and State Board of Education member will deliver the principal address at the Danville High School graduation on June 4 in Danville Virginia. The event marks the first time a woman has spoken as commencement speaker at the school.
Reverend Dr. Minor C. Miller of Bridgewater, secretary of the Virginia Council of Religious Education, reports unusual interest and activity in registering delegates on the first call day tomorrow for the forty third Virginia State Sunday School convention with Rev. D. L. Beard as general chairman of the Bridgewater group.
The School Convention meets June 11 12 at Bridgewater College with a goal to register as many local Sunday School attendees as there are officers and teachers in nearby schools. Delegates from distant churches may attend with a minimum of five each. Virginia Council of Religious Education handles registrations.
By decree dated April 15 1935 the Special Commissioner will publicly auction a 0.5 acre parcel with dwelling near Opequon post office five miles southwest of Winchester. Sale June 8 1935 at noon in front of the Court House. Terms: one third cash. balance in two annual installments with bonds 6 percent interest and deed of trust. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn. Bond filed.
The Trustee under a deed of trust dated September 20 1929 and recorded in Frederick County Virginia will sell Lot 15 in the Hillcrest subdivision in Winchester at public auction on Saturday June 8 1935 at 11 00 A M The lot fronts 50 feet on Valley Boulevard and extends 200 feet back One third cash due sale day with the balance in two equal payments secured by two bonds bearing 6 percent interest per annum payable annually and secured by a trust deed on the property.
In Frederick County Circuit Court on May 9 1935 Mollie D Adams plaintiff versus D W Weaver et al defendants. The suit seeks to sell a lot with improvements on Main Street Stephens City Virginia owned by heirs of Charles K Weaver and others and divide proceeds. Julian McDonald not resident to appear within ten days. publication required weekly for four weeks in Evening Star Winchester VA. A copy posted at courthouse and mailed to defendant. certificate to be filed.
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