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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1935
Page
4
The Evening Star is described as a Winchester Virginia newspaper published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. The notice lists postal classification, second class matter, and subscription rates by mail and carrier, including durations and payment in advance.
Classified rates include 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, cash with copy. Memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas. Cards of Thanks 75 cents. Display ads with border due by 10 a.m. on publication day. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. National reps Devine Tenney Corp in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburg.
A newspaper front page notes the Associated Press as the news source and features a religious quotation from Malachi 3 8 about tithes and offerings. The date is October 23 1935 with credit indicating Wednesday publication.
The Cumberland Times reports a symposium on women's fascination led by Elsa Maxwell. She calls fascination elusive, rarer than beauty, and lists ten women with sources of their appeal while noting it is hard to define and fading in today’s busy world.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star condemns Mussolini’s stated aim of civilizing Ethiopia as hypocritical and labeled the conquest ruthless land grabbing. It argues such propaganda masks oppression and loss of liberty for a proud, independent people despite potential material benefits.
Edward Probstfeld a Detroit truck driver stopped a lumbering truck to avoid four boys who ran in front of him near a public school. The shock killed him instantly leaving the boys puzzled by the tragedy and quoting the old warning against reckless pranks.
The governor urges the press to expose corrupt politicians and reject demagogues. The piece argues the public is misled by hollow promises and that the press must continue its crusade against political machines to safeguard honest governance.
The ABC Board cites 47 percent rise in wine sales in the first quarter, arguing lower prices boost demand. They note imported wines stay costly due to duties, while domestic wine prices may stay high until more producers enter the market. Profits from wine should be kept low and hard liquor revenue cover state expenses.
The Alabama Power Company plans to spend 800 000 this year to extend rural lines serving more than 38 000 customers. Electricity brings city comforts to farms and may reverse farm to city migration, offering lights, hot water, washing and ironing which improve health and living standards.
A London building representative studies American electrical and plumbing goods to include in future UK apartments and houses. The piece notes Britain’s push for low cost homes and garden cities and suggests modern American equipment could raise living standards while keeping prices moderate.
Twain’s remark on irreverent newspapers cited to praise press liberty. The piece argues officials and elites deserve respect, yet merit public challenge through satire to deflate egos and provide humorous light in tense times.
The Star recalls Britain to Australia flight details as Speed Demons headline marks the voyage. In other notes, Capt. Stewart A. Seabright 85 former police chief dies and B F Browning 75 passes away. "Pretty Boy" Floyd again evades posse in Ohio. Girls Athletic Association prepares a play The World's All Right.
Five years ago Miss Gertrude Miller wed Calvin McKown Hoke in Martinsburg. Catherine Margaret Huyett became Mrs Robert Edward Early at St. Albans Church in Washington D C. Jacob A Garber the incumbent Republican congressman addressed a local gathering. Ida M Michael 73 died here. Handley Judges meet Cumberland Md October 25.
A ten year old report notes Greek guns bombed a Bulgarian village killing five soldiers. Gen Sir Frederic Maurice tells Rotary Clubmen that prohibition aided the working class. December first named International Golden Rule Day. Miss Eva Pearl Myerly of Greenspring weds Rhinehardt Hascher of Cincinnati Ohio. Oscar H Lewis Jr and Miss Genevieve E Spaid marry.
Twenty five years ago the Presbyterian Synod of Virginia elected to hold its next annual meeting in Winchester. Albany, New York reported the death of David B. Hill. Miss Myrtle Goshert wed Mr. John Foster Gray. The Board of Supervisors planned to request funds for a Boys Corn club at the next regular meeting.
Officers of the Virginia State Grange lead delegates arriving for the eighth annual convention in Rockingham County with Dr Meade Ferguson presiding tonight. 250 to 3800 delegates are expected Thursday through Saturday, with welcomes from Mayor Ward Swank and Chamber of Commerce President Harrry Lowery.
A Q and A on Prometheus chained to a rock for giving fire to mankind and cephalagia defined as a bilious headache. Podunk explained as a derisive name for a small out of the way country town.
Present and past rainfall data report precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 am with none. October to date 0.92 inches, year to date 29.51 inches. Winchester Laboratory records show 34.61 inches as the 22 year average. Monthly averages listed from January to December range 1.94 to 3.88 inches, with October at 2.90 inches.
Tampa mother of 11, at age 80, considers pursuing a PhD after earning a master’s at Cal State East Bay. Le Corbusier dismisses New York skyline as “little needles,” calling for grand obelisks. New Jersey man surprises police by finding a thief in a closet. suspect flees via a fourth floor fire escape.
Alma Colorado reports that despite a grant and plans, Works Progress Administration funds will not surface the mosquito pass highway. District Administrator Terry J Owens discovered no eligible unemployed workers exist for the project. In Kalispell Montana J J Murphy remains jailed this winter, his former house demolished and hauled away by Seymour Kanacka. In Minot North Dakota the stork is shown as impartial in a city note.
Reichardt, 59, of Milwaukee, fell 30 feet from a second story window after misidentifying a window as a door. He sustained fractures to the hip and ribs and internal injuries.
Washington concerns grow over rising bread prices and consumer discontent as the New Deal faces funding, production limits, and wage expectations. In New York, debates over colonial resources and economic penetration reflect fears of competing imports and territorial control amid global shifts.
The piece notes bread costs climbing about 10 percent while Secretary Wallace argues increases should not exceed 6 percent and concedes 5 percent minimum. It cites the FTC probe into agricultural income to explain gaps between producer and consumer prices and invites reader opinions on whether rising prices help or hurt.
The Roosevelt administration, once counting on General Hugh Johnson to counter Huey P. Long, now seeks a strong rebuttal speaker as Johnson makes sharp remarks affecting voters. Johnson’s WPA illness pay proposal in New York City was rejected in Washington.
After traveling from Knoxville with Lee Rigsby leading and Cecil Lane riding, the pair reach the Ohio River suspension bridge into Cincinnati near the journey’s end. Lane won the ride by betting on Joe Louis to beat Max Baer in their September bout.
Orphan heiress Carol Kennedy leaves Connecticut for a freer life in New York. She accepts a temporary office job with Dr. Harding, aided by Miss Sanford, while navigating love interests Gary Crandall and Dr. Owen Craig. The plot centers on social intrigue, wealth, and career doubts.
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