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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
6
Governor McCormac asserts Virginia employers will maintain cooperation to sustain industrial growth during NRA era reforms. He notes payrolls and numbers employed in Virginia exceed 1929 levels and pledges continued leadership and loyalty to guide the state through the economic confusion toward recovery.
The ceremony closed with a prayer by Rev. E. T. Clark and a three volley salute by Company I Virginia National Guard. Taps marked the farewell as banks, post office hours, and city schools altered for the holiday. Many residents traveled out of town to observe the day.
A large crowd attended a flower show with entries from Winchester and Clarke Club. Mrs. Arthur won first in the reserved class, with Mrs. Fred Barr and Mrs. John Steck earning admiration for their trays and bowls. The miniature class drew keen interest as Mrs. R C Green won with antique glass salt cellars. Notable displays included moss roses by Miss Sophie Baker and iris from the Butler Play Gardens. The Handley Orchestra provided evening music as local and out of town guests enjoyed the event.
Summary of winners across categories including Columbine Iris Peonies Poppies and various rose classes. Notable contributors include Mrs. Gladys Higgins Mrs. P. W. Boyd Miss Clara Wood Mrs. Douglass Snapp and Mrs. Fred L. Glaize with multiple best entries and arranged displays.
Stacy B. Lloyd Jr becomes owner and publisher of the Clarke Courier after moving to Carter Hall near Millwood. He plans to keep the existing staff and policies, focusing on Clarke county news and activities and coverage of neighboring counties.
A college student named Mr. Lloyd joined The Star's news staff about six months ago to gain practical experience in news gathering and writing. He quickly showed improved ability as he engaged with community projects and sharpened his reporting skills.
Late last winter Lloyd coordinated publicity for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. He and Star staffers backed the event with strong public relations effort and covered other major news as well. He is praised as a genial, hardworking journalist stepping into his new newspaper field with good wishes from colleagues.
An advertisement describes Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1668-B offering sleeveless or long sleeve versions with or without a capelet. Details include frills at wrist, tailored front, and a belt. Sizes 14 through 42 with busts 32 to 42. Pattern book 115c. orders info and tomorrow tease follow.
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