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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1935
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists subscription rates and advertising terms for 1935 including annual and monthly prices, display and memorial rates, and deadlines. It also notes Associated Press rights and a Bible quote from Philippians. The date is Friday October 28, 1935.
Officials in New York City condemn federal cash stipends to 11 000 high school students for socially desirable work arguing the payments erode discipline thrift and the value of work. They warn widespread welfare without labor would ruin character and undermine national recovery.
Funeral services in Washington yesterday honored Dr William Joseph Showalter whose career spanned twenty one years with National Geographic Magazine. He authored pieces on distant lands and later focused on shaping public appreciation of Virginia's Skyline Drive and Shenandoah Valley. His work drew national attention.
The Handley Library records monthly circulation of 6000 books and about 7000 visitors. The figures reflect general activity and patron engagement at the library.
Dr Showalter, a lower Valley native born in 1874, earned honorary degrees for travel, science, and writing. He joined the National Geographic Society in 1914, wrote on Latin America and science, helped organize Shenandoah projects, and promoted translating Virginia to a national audience.
City manager Harold Wel approves a relief proposal to provide professional mourners to aid bereaved families and handle funeral arrangements. Zeigler Water buys on gallonage and resells at one dollar monthly. 140 delinquent accounts face shutoffs due to a ten thousand dollar deficit. Waterless households borrow from neighbors, increasing citizen headaches. New York delis flourish as the Brevoort, a Fifth Avenue icon, is to be torn down for a nine story apartment building. Denver hosts a birthday party for Thomas, who turns eighty, with his hundred year old mother Sarah T. Worman traveling from Chicago for the celebration on October 27.
The writer argues against heavy taxes on large corporations, warning that tax plans aim at corporations that pool the savings of hundreds of thousands of investors. He notes AT T and General Motors share ownership among hundreds of thousands, most holding small stakes, and contends tax moves would hit the ordinary citizen and jeopardize future enterprise.
A fragment describes commanders aiming to keep control as brave patriotic men fight in dispersed groups under cover of numerous natural fortresses.
A year since Joseph Crouse died when struck by a truck near Bloomery. Mrs Anna R Phillips a 72 year old resident of Shenandoah county is listed as pro ne. M M Hansford Bermuda publisher visits Winchester. A search continues for the kidnapper of Mrs Berry Stoll. A seaplane into New York harbor capsized, leaving one dead and four rescued.
Five years ago Col Bryan Stokes helped prepare a pamphlet explaining Virginia historical markers for the State Conservation and Development Commission. Staunton pledges cooperation by granting free rights of way for Lee Highway reconstruction. Bishop Cannon to supply details in lawsuit against Hearst. A Boston labor meeting votes to legalize 2.75 beer.
Harry Jack lies critically ill in a local hospital. The Virginia Real Estate Association pledges aid to the Shenandoah National Park movement. Massanutten Academy defeats the Judges 32 to 14. Yorktown marks the 144th anniversary surrender of Cornwallis with celebrations as many visitors attend. A killing frost is predicted.
Twenty five years ago a Baltimore and Ohio train No 1 wreck near Wadesville eight miles north of Winchester injured many. Visitors to the city complained of finding historic shrines. Mrs Annie R Dorsey died at her city home. Twelve pictures of the wreck were to be shown at the Empire. Captain George W Kurtz left to attend the Confederate encampment at Norfolk Virginia.
Exchange notes caution that world sympathy for Ethiopia may wane as the war continues. Laurence Stallings reports from Ethiopia that Ethiopian peasants show unexpected toughness, making Italian occupation appear costly and potentially ruinous for any government backing such action.
Leslie D. Kline county superintendent of schools spoke at the Middletown Community League meeting on pupil promotions and report cards. He noted Frederick county has $500 set aside for a dental clinic requiring a local match, with discussions ongoing. The league agreed to sponsor a November bingo party and Miss Caroline Hickerson proposed an ice recital with three violin selections.
Washington dispatch notes state department view that war across the Atlantic may threaten but risk is reduced by business caution. It argues American firms prefer supplying allies abroad while avoiding direct fighting and credit obligations, warning munitions makers push for exports.
A New Republic review highlights quotes from Robert Lansing's World War I memoirs noting his views on Britain, German absolutism, and the move toward U.S. entry. The piece contrasts Lansing's cautions with the push for neutrality amid Allied and German tensions.
An adult gorilla has never been captured and no gorilla in captivity has reached maturity. A full grown gorilla is believed to weigh as much as 50 pounds.
The Opequon Group Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Petrie and at Opequon Chapel 10 a.m. with Carpenter. Burnt Church in Albin holds 2:30 p.m. Sunday School and 3:30 p.m. preaching, led by Gold. Rev. Guy M. Morrow of Lucketts will preach. Christian Endeavor at 6.45 p.m. and evening service at 7.30 p.m. All invited.
An electric current is a stream of electrons whose mass is tiny compared to its charge. For all practical purposes this electron weight can be disregarded.
In Victoria B C Lieut Gov Meyers bids bon voyage to a Seattle bound congressional group leaving on the S S President Grant. The party noted the ship was already at sea and Meyers later departed. In Paris Ill a mass meeting proposed cattle rustler curb measures using nose prints as animal fingerprints but no action followed.
Melvin B. Ericson, receiver of Waukegan National Bank, filed in circuit court to dispose of $9,787 in unclaimed deposits. The money comes from deposits that were never called for after the bank closed.
The report lists present and past rainfall totals. For the period ending 8 a.m. in October there is no new rainfall. Year to date totals show 29.36 inches, with a 22 year average of 34.61 inches. Monthly averages vary, with notable values including 9.16 inches in April and 3.60 inches in June.
Questions cover ether administration date Oct. 16 1846 in Mas bep at General Hospital and whether Evangeline and Gabriel married in Longfellow’s Evangeline. Also define hagiography as the study of saints and their worship as its object.
Carol Kennedy, an orphan from Connecticut, rises in New York society after inheriting a vast fortune. At a cocktail party she meets playboy Gary Crandall and theatrical producer Manfred Morris, who push her toward acting. After wedding plans for Isobel Brannan, Carol faces advances from Dr. Owen Craip and a pending marriage bid during a lavish society wedding.
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