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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1935
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia. Entered at the post office in Winchester Virginia as second class matter.
Classifieds charge two cents per word with a 25 cent minimum and require cash with copy. Memorials priced at 1.50 for four stanzas of four lines. cards of thanks 75 cents. Display ads with border due in office by 10 A M on publication day. transient rate 42 cents per inch. contract rates available.
A biblical verse from Ecclesiastes 5 13 warns that riches kept by owners can harm them. The passage notes wealth not enjoyed or shared becomes a sore evil under the sun. It emphasizes caution about hoarding wealth and its negative consequences.
A treasury report shows expenditures from July 1 to October 7 totaling $2,009,461,366 with revenues of $1,073,668,960 creating a deficit of $935,792,406. The piece argues heavy spending failed to boost industry or reduce unemployment and cites Grover Cleveland against government-supported deficits.
The article notes Ethiopians adopt guerilla tactics against Italian forces, exploiting rough terrain to harass the enemy. French and British observers warn Mussolini risks a prolonged, exhausting campaign beyond a quick Adana strike, suggesting a difficult, uncertain war ahead.
The Bristol Herald-Courier notes forests pose heightened risk this season as normal weather grants favorable conditions. Authorities urge caution for hikers and workers in wooded areas.
The piece warns that October and November bring dry conditions and highlight the fire risk from campfires matches and discarded cigarettes. It notes about 150000 forest fires occur yearly in the United States, ninety percent from human actions, causing about 65 million dollars in damage. Readers are urged to prevent fires by careful fire use in woods and forests.
An opinion column condemns a Hollywood stunt claiming Shirley Temple has a romance with a 10-year-old boy. The writer denounces the fake tale and its caption as abysmally crude and harmful to children, beyond acceptable press behavior.
Michigan spent 73600 of 75000 authorized on ads to collect delinquent taxes. By September first, the deadline, the drive produced ten million dollars. About 75 percent were first of ten annual payments under agreed terms. Deputies report more visitors to county treasurers and the auditing department in August. Strong citizen response follows reasonable payment terms.
The text lists questions and answers from a school page. It names John Luther Long as the author of Madame Butterfly and notes that the north star is brighter than the sun. It also discusses languages used in Palestine in Jesus's time, suggesting Hebrew Aramaic Latin and Greek, with Jesus likely speaking a Galilean Aramaic/Syriac dialect.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8 a m. October to date 71 inches and year to date 29.36 inches. Winchester Research Laboratory records average annual precipitation 34.61 inches over 22 years with monthly averages listed for January through December.
The Winchester facility claims the largest apple by product plant in the world, highlighting its scale and output. Local officials note the site’s impact on regional jobs and supply chains.
One year ago the Middle Eastern Library Association held its annual meeting at the Handley Library. Lindbergh case probes continued with Col. Lindbergh expected to testify Monday. Rev. E. T. Clark named chair of Handley chapter Red Cross roll call. UDC to present Sidney Lanier portrait to Handley High. Massanutten JV football beat Middletown 18 to 0.
Five years ago fifty eight dogs entered the Northern Virginia field trials. Brazilian forces claimed victory over a rebel army. Rioting in Berlin was quelled by police. Spanish American War veterans planned to organize a camp locally. Leesburg High cancels a football game with Handley.
A collage of brief items: ice cream preference favors vanilla with chocolate close behind from ice cream makers, a police questioning in a sandlot theft, a 7–0 loss for a team, Frank Wiziarde lauded as a multi talent performer, a barber turned hamburger business tale, a hamburger shop transformation, a 94 year old father and 71 year old son death, and Milwaukee fire crews rescuing two hikers from a cliff via a 40 foot ladder.
In Washington and New York dispatches, Josiah Stamp warns U S interests may pull in a major European war. New York importers press for profits from overseas trade. Bishop Manning criticizes selfish isolation as Austria Hungary and Italy shape a fragile balance. Public observers doubt charity can trump national interests. Neutrality risks business losses if governments remain beholden to wealth.
The piece argues Germany can ship coal iron chemicals to Italy while Italy supplies cotton oil rubber and food through Austria creating a free sea front for Italy. It warns against pretending to defend democracy while imprisoning dissenters and cautions about mixing in others quarrels.
Ten years ago the Pirates and Senators began the seventh and final World Series game in a drizzle. James R. Darlington dies at his home in the city. Donald Weems opens a law office in the city. Germany pledges best efforts for peace at Locarno. The Virginia State Librarians Association opens its annual meeting in the city.
Twenty five years ago a widow of Walter F. Darnell an engineer killed by a backing yard engine at Strasburg Junction is awarded 7500 dollars by a Shenandoah county jury. Invitations are issued for the October 26 marriage of Miss Elizabeth Jane Gray and Harry Christian Stouffer. Miss Freda Peltz and William Harry Reed wed. Cumberland Valley Railroad runs a one day excursion carrying 807 people from Winchester to Hagers Town Fair. State Corporation Commission raises road and track tax assessments on railroads by 25 percent.
The 1935 Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board annual report shows total beverage consumption of 9,648,836 gallons with retail value $2,842,398.94. Per capita spending was $9.02, far below 1914’s $19.28. Beer led with 17,429,698 gallons. distilled spirits 2,053,973. wine 164,956. Distilled spirits included 1,675,799 gallons of whiskey. ABC bought liquor worth $8,199,200.35 from distillers. net profits reached $3,380,729. Total alcohol revenue $4,139,653.66. ABC operating expenses were 8.423 percent of gross revenues of $12,829,702.41.
Recent real estate transactions recorded in the city include FrankB Robinson et al leasing to The Pure Oil Company two lots with buildings and appurtenances on North Cameron Street for 1800 dollars annually. T Russell Cather trustee transfers to L L Hockman a lot and appurtenances at 210 East Piccadilly Street. Laura V Ashley acquires a lot and improvements at 512 Highland Avenue for 500 dollars. Hilda K Jackson exchanges a lot and improvements at 410 Gray Avenue for 44 acres and improvements in Stonewall district. Olivia Lodge et al transfer a two-fifths undivided interest in a lot and improvements at 220 North Braddock for 1 dollar and other considerations. Shawnee Realty Company Inc transfers a lot and appurtenances in Shawnee Heights addition to W L Dudley and Carrie W Dudley for 10 dollars and valuable considerations.
Orphan heiress Carol Kennedy abandons Connecticut life for New York glamour after meeting theater producer Manfred Morris and playboy Gary Crandall. She endures grueling rehearsals for Stellar Performance opening May 15 while whispers about her rise swirl. Morris attracts attention with flowers and rumors as Carol lands a featured role amid rival chorus stars.
Paul A. Siple, a Boy Scouts of America delegate who joined Byrd's Antarctic expeditions, will speak on Exploration and Adventure in a coast-to-coast radio broadcast October 16 from 10:45 a.m. to noon EST over WJZ New York and NBC Blue. The program also features four other speakers at the Annual Forum on Current Problems at the Waldorf Astoria.
John W. Waller 63 a Virginia horseman died at Emergency Hospital in Washington after a weeklong illness. He lived at The Plains born near Garrisonsville and educated in Fredericksburg. Survived by mother Mrs. Wickliff Waller and three sons John Jr J Ray and Thomas. Funeral services were held at Ville this afternoon.
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