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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1935
Page
4
The Evening Star published in Winchester Virginia outlines subscription prices by mail and carrier, plus advertising rates for classified and display ads. It lists rates, deadlines, and ad mediation details including national representatives and terms for payment.
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Biblical verse presents a warning against wickedness dwelling in one’s life and home urging moral separation and upright conduct.
A Sunday rush over the 34 mile open Joe Nato Drive carried 13 052 cars and 44 480 people. Visitors came from Virginia Maryland West Virginia DC Pennsylvania and many eastern states as traffic stretched four miles from Skyline Drive. Gasoline sales in northern Virginia hit records signaling benefits for Virginia road funding and potential growth of tourist traffic to southern regions.
At the seventh Antiques Exhibition at the Hotel Commodore in New York, a tin bath tub highlighted objects recalling earlier days. An iron stove stood nearby as water was heated for the tub, with porcelain versions later replacing tin. The article notes the tub’s long evolution from tin to modern forms.
The piece envisions an Empire Parliament in London with members arriving from Canada India Africa Australia and New Zealand within days. It would address empire wide issues and could aid worldwide goodwill, but heavy emphasis on unified defense could alarm other nations and provoke counter alliances.
Roger Babson, veteran statistician and economist, argues prosperity will arrive within six months. He predicts a period of higher business and stock activity and renewed employment but warns of a declining standard of living. He questions whether this would truly be prosperity for all, suggesting it favors the upper class.
One year ago Piccard's stratosphere flight ended in Cadiz Ohio as Annefield Cup races were set for October 31. A Miami convention of Legionnaires recommends a bonus payment while Mae West performs at the Capitol in the Belle of 90. Pretty Boy Floyd, shot yesterday, reportedly tried four times to surrender seeking immunity from the death sentence.
Five years earlier Miss Mary Fitzhugh Ramey and John Hargrave Cunningham, both of Marshall, united in marriage. Army-Navy clash lowers regime in Washington Luis era Brazil. Sea Bee, owned by M. W. Carter of Upperville, wins Annefield Cup race. Congressman Jacob A. Garber says GOP not responsible for hard times. Rev. Dr. George T. Waite to give four sermons at First Baptist Church beginning Sunday.
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr., 65, dies in a Richmond hospital after a brief illness. The water supply is adequate if conserved, according to engineers Whitman, Ens and Smith of Baltimore. Bulgaria sends troops to the Greek frontier trouble zone. Mrs. Margaret Virginia Trussell buried at Stephens City. Wilton Miller Ralph Hansucker and William Jordan of Front Royal hospitalized after car crash through a bridge near Front Royal.
Rt. Rev. Arthur S. Lloyd, Bishop coadjutor of Virginia, is chosen president of domestic and foreign missions of the Episcopal Church. Dr. Hawley C. Crippen is found guilty of murdering his actress wife by a London jury. Senator Ward opposes four proposed constitutional peers. Seventy-five mountaineers free John Moore from Lovingston jail where he faced electrocuted murder sentence. Emma Howard Wight reports two arson attempts on her home and Bertha Von Hillern’s in Middletown.
Precipitation for the past 24 hours ending 8 am shows none. October to date 0.98 inches, year to date 29.57 inches. The Winchester Research Laboratory reports a 22 year average annual rainfall of 34.61 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30 inches.
R Siegwald of Universal Credit Company told Winchester Rotarians the instalment plan and financing firms boost business by providing ready funds on accounts and enabling higher vehicle and appliance sales. He cited 1935 used car sales and noted international depressions. Several guests from Virginia and Maryland attended.
The county clerk records show deeds admitted to record. Transactions include Winfred W. Lupton to C. N. Cooper with lots 31 and 32 near Kernstown. Agnes D. Cook from C. R. Anderson et al. for lots 25 26 27 in Acorn Heights Cedar Creek Grade. Winchester Woolen Mills deeded right of way to Virginia for Route 50 widening east of the city. Caleb Newcome to Dr. C. O. Dearmont and W. E. White for 14 acres at Armel Opequon district. C. N. Cooper to Lupton et al. for lots 4 5 near Kernstown. Norris Davis et ux to James Salyer for 153 acres in Stonewall district. J Wilmer Carpenter et ux to H Dinkel Preffett for 158 acres on Opequon creek east of Winchester. Nominal and monetary considerations noted.
The page asks who wears a drum major shako, names Herod as King of Jerusalem at Jesus birth, and defines Mrs Partington as the Devon cottage matron famed for vainly fending a great 1824 storm with a mop.
Uncle Eben humorously notes a discussion among angels about which way the golden streets run if everyone aims for heaven. The fragment shows dialect and playful theology in a rural voice.
Reporters recount a lively school day with a wild Indian show by Mount Vernon Reservation youths. Students speculate on juniors delaying English III, Thanksgiving plans, and social pairings while noting staff absences and bus stop routines.
A school plans to raise funds to install a large flag pole and flag on the front lawn. About 32 dollars have been collected from a musical show and fundraising activities including sales of chances on a football a neck lace a doll and a quilt. The project seeks to foster patriotism and improve the campus appearance while aiding education. Also, Harry Warren notes four sets of twins arriving at school daily Grace Mae Craig Ray Roy Dodson James Marie Smith Ralph Edna Snapp ride the same bus.
Frances Lillard attends a DC college. Mary E Steele and Kathaleen Shryock study at Harrisonburg State Teachers College. Belva Helmick takes correspondence courses. Virginia Adams and Virginia Renner work at Woolworths Dime Store. Katherine Sandy stays at home. Raymond Koenig and Calvin Ritenour work for the People s Drug Store in Washington and Winchester respectively. Richard Venable with D G Feed Store in Stephens City. Wayne Warren Kermit Bolen and Coral Morris help on their fathers farms this winter. Junior Class welcomes back Hunter Bolen Harry Sherman and Williams Harris after several weeks away. they have been working in the apples.
Ross Lillard topped exhibits with 123 points earning 2 prize dollars and a high score ribbon. Ray Bailey was second with 99, Charles Cook third with 33, and John Carbaugh fourth with 32. Strasburg won the judging contest for the second straight year, claiming a silver cup. Team scores list Strasburg 932, Woodstock 923, New Market and Mt Jackson tied for third at 856, others follow. Harry Cook of Stephens City High School led indivi dual judging with 332 of 440 points and will receive a large ribbon.
Central Press reports on debates over the League of Nations and American entry, with British hopes for U S participation and Republican contrasts on spending and job programs ahead of the next election, highlighting economic policy and international alignments.
Orphan heiress Carol Kennedy seeks happiness in New York after wealth changes her life. She navigates parties and romance with Gary Crandall and Dr. Owen Craig while pursuing a nursing therapy role and a growing independence. The chapter ends with a surprise about engagements and a late night arrival.
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