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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1935
Page
4
Advertising and memorial rates for The Winchester Evening Star include classified ads at two cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas, cards of thanks at 0.75, display ads with a border due by 10 A M, and national reps in major cities. Also lists subscription prices of 3.50 yearly, 1.75 six months, 0.90 three months, and 0.30 monthly.
A religious or devotional line is quoted from Luke 17 21 and appears as a fragment in the Friday October 11 1935 page. The snippet emphasizes an inner kingdom concept attributed to biblical text. The item reads like a devotional caption or aside.
A New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals unanimously upholds Bruno Hauptmann’s death sentence for the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder. The opinion asserts the verdict is just despite defense appeals, citing ransom money, ransom-note handwriting, and ladder wood as proof.
In a Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star column a critique questions the reach and impact of propaganda from World War era to modern times. The author imagines a worldwide peace crusade using all media and wonders whether churches can mobilize broader audiences for pacifism.
A notice notes a cheerful giver exchange event held recently with participants donating items and funds. A local church group coordinated the drive inviting residents to contribute clothing toys and nonperishable foods to support families in need.
The New York Central and Pennsylvania lines announce their crack New York Chicago trains will cover the distance in 16 1/2 hours, down from about 20 hours. This boosts rail speed to compete with airplanes and shows the railroads’ renewed energy and ingenuity.
Berlin publishes an approving account of Roosevelt’s peace pledge, saying it aligns with German foreign policy. The piece notes three caveats: that the article reflects Hitler’s true view, that his mindset remains steady, and that he can restrain the military machine he built.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ended 8 a m shows none. October to date 0.60 inch, year to date 29.25 inches. Winchester Laboratory average yearly precipitation 34.61 inches. Monthly means from 22-year records: January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.85, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30 inches.
A school page asks who William Tyndale was. An English reformer and translator (1492 1536) who first published much of the Bible and shaped the English Bible. Also asks who invented the saxophone and who discovered oxygen.
Cardinals defeated the Tigers 11 to 0 in Game seven to win the series. County school board plans the sale of 11 closed properties. Red Cross calls for 1 500 new members. Europe awaits impact of the Yugoslav king's assassination. Mrs Mary H Lines wills funds to equip a Memorial Hospital room for the needy.
Reports show most Virginia and West Virginia apples shipped overseas. Capt. J Perry Haddox seriously injured when struck by a car. Col. B M Roszel withdraws as candidate for national American Legion commander at Boston convention. Records indicate a trend toward warmer winters in eastern states. Dr. Robert R Grant 66 formerly of this place dies in Plaquemine La.
Report covers arrival of delegates to a Virginia Municipalities League convention. A collision sends George E. Fansler, Texas Oil Co manager, off a Martinsburg railroad crossing into a creek but he escapes unharmed. An interpreter is needed in Corporation Court for Joe Clemons who cannot speak English after a robbery of $630. Christy Mathewson’s death noted as Pirates win fifth game of the series 6 to 3.
Twenty five years ago a wheel of a freight car broke in two causing a wreck at Vaucluse. The items note social events and local changes including a wedding at Grace Lutheran Church, a city sergeant's sudden death, a large apple orchard sale in Inwood, and the Valley Produce Company entering receivership.
The Rally Day program at Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City will be held Sunday October 13 at 11 am after Sunday School. Organ prelude call to worship Clara Cooper prayers hymns recitations violin solos talks by Martha Fund and Heath Stickley junior choir and offerings for the church with Benediction by the pastor.
In observance of the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the English Bible Rev. Ivan R. Smith opens a Bible Cameos sermon series at 11:60 Sunday in the Congregational Christian Church. The theme covers the history and development of the English Bible with Miles Coverdale and Tyndale highlighted.
The ninth annual home coming at Walnut Springs Church in Shenandoah county drew a large crowd despite a cold rain. The program featured fine music a hearty dinner and a report on the Leicester England world convention by Rev W L Dudley of Winchester. Dr Montgomery of Lynchburg spoke on man’s relationship to God.
Pittsburgh desk sergeant George Yochum chased a coatless fight volunteer and was knocked down by a frustrated father who claimed he did not know the officer was a cop. Detroit police recover a missing wallet with an Irish sweepstakes ticket and seek the ticket purchaser. Denver reports a $19 theft with antique candelabra blamed on a supposed lover of antiques. A drunken driving charge is dismissed in a case of muscular power vehicle propulsion. Hays, Kansas wonders if the World Series affected Mrs. Riley hens whose egg resembles a baseball. Chicago notes Professor Harvey Lemon argues the universe has no beginning or end and is regenerative.
In This Day And Time Wichita Kansas reports Allen L Talbot narrowly escaped prosecution on a charge of riding a bicycle while drunk but incurred a $6 90 fine for reckless riding, reflecting a lenient judicial outcome.
Nebraska State Senator Sam J. Howell warned Governor Cochrane against calling a special session set for Monday October 20. Howell said he would be pheasant hunting as the season opens that day and that he expects broad backing for a rebellion against the session.
Washington reports discuss Roosevelt's war material ban and neutrality questions as potential Italy Britain conflicts test American trade. New York economists foresee 1936 election focused on economy with inflation risk and AAA legality shaping policy, citing Dr. Melchior Palyi and Howard Wood.
Everett R. Applegate was arraigned and held for the grand jury on a murder charge in a case tied to a confession by Mrs. John Creighton of Mineola. District Attorney Martin W. Littleton said Mrs Creighton admitted poisoning Mrs. Applegate gradually without the husband’s involvement. Applegate had been jailed on a separate charge of attacking Mrs Creighton’s daughter Ruth, 15.
Orphaned Connecticut girl Carol Kennedy relocates to New York after a fortune alters her plans. At a party hosted by Ned Banks she secures a secretary post and meets Gary Crandall, Isobel Bronson, and the imposing theater producer Fred Morris, as a mysterious seduction and career move unfold.
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