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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1935
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter daily except Sunday. Published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia.
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The notice outlines rates for memorials and display ads with borders, 2 cents per word minimum 25 cents, 1.50 for memorials four stanzas, 10 a.m. deadline for display ads, and 42 cents per inch for transient ads with contract rates on application. Cash required with copy.
Devine Tenney Corp., a national advertising representative, covers New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.
A brief note states Associated Press exclusive rights for republishing dispatches and local news, with permission conditions and distribution terms outlined for members and the public.
A gospel excerpt presents Jesus comparing the kingdom of God to a mustard seed. Though smallest among seeds, it grows into a large plant where birds find shade, illustrating faith’s humble beginnings and expansive reach.
In a Charleston Progress item dated October 30 1935 a humorous report mocks war reporting from Ethiopia. It imagines Ethiopian monkeys learning military drills and attacking Italian troops, unstringing wires and aiding defenders as a potential future ally in a prolonged conflict.
New York reports from the Metropolitan suggest a shift in casting toward fit, streamlined sopranos and tenors. The era of the 56 inch busts and hulking figures is fading as operatic stars embrace proportioned, lean frames for 1935 performances.
A Kansas City scientist laments that cities decay as educated professionals have fewer children than teamsters and farmers. He argues urban growth is fueled by rural migration, though his claim on intel ligence and reproduction remains uncertain and contested.
The Alexandria Gazette notes two traffic items: the census bureau reports last year’s auto deaths at 33 980, up 15 percent since 1933, and the October weekend tally shows over 150 deaths in 37 states. Despite occasional declines, 1935 fatalities likely exceed 1934. The paper urges persistent personal care and courtesy by drivers as the only safety method, cautioning it remains unpopular.
Dr Hugo Eckener says the time is ripe for overseas airship service. Edward O Kremer of this city dies from an auto mishap in Mitown Anegro. Washington fatally shot. Kingsford Smith makes a daring air dash from Naselai to Honolulu. Republicans reveal plans for a rally on November 1.
Girl Scott Week events unfold as Their Scouts present a program during the Handley High School assembly. In Virginia, the Fourth District Federated Music Clubs plan their fifth annual convention tomorrow at Woodstock Episcopal Church. Arthur G Jones Woolen Company faces bankruptcy adjudication. A fire destroys the large glass plant of Eastern Silica and Chemical Corporation two miles south of Gore. The Blue Ridge Hunt enjoys the thrill of the chase at Red Gate, home of Mr and Mrs P R Drury.
Ten years ago a wave of cold weather spread across the United States. Bandits killed a guard in Buffalo and escaped with 93000. The Baker residence on South Loudoun street was razed for a store and apartment project by the Hable brothers. Twenty officials were named for upcoming city elections, and Chief C. W. Hollis warned Halloween pranksters.
A historical note recalls twenty five years past weddings at the Presbyterian Church Lucy Marshall Willis wed Charles Ridgeley White Elizabeth Jane Gray wed Harry C Stouffer and Jennie E March of this city wed Aldred Dimes Scott of Washington D C Mary Elizabeth Bayliss of Opequon wed Hugh L Houchins of Gourland county Minnie are Wood wife of Harry L Wood dies after a lingering illness.
A fragmented poem depicts Halloween imagery with spooks and goblins filling the air. It mentions owls bats and foggy graveyard talk while children seek a safer place to go away from the witch and her scene.
In Mt. Jackson Virginia a hunting dog owned by Dr. Douglas Chapman of Richmond led to the discovery of a new cavern addition to Shenandoah Caverns. The Floyd Neff Caverns contain glittering pools marble sculptures and intricate natural lacework. Rescue and exploration followed as the dog Floyd Collins Mumaw and staff prepared to integrate the new rooms with the existing caverns.
A J Novick was elected a director of the Virginia Highway Users Association at its annual Richmond convention on October 28. Attending from Winchester were A J Novick W S McClintock Temple Homar E R Michael J R Michael George Guthridge and C D Wendell. Wendell a national safety contest winner spoke on safety at the banquet that night at the Richmond Hotel. The gathering was described as the most important so far for motor carriers with many new items of interest discussed.
Present and past rainfall data across 24 hours ending 8 a.m. October to date total 2.14 inches. Year to date 30.63 inches. The 22 year average is 34.61 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 1.6, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30.
In a school page quiz the Sahara Desert is linked to the Arabic sahira meaning wastes or wilds. A second question notes Myron T. Herrick as U S Ambassador, and Israel Zangwill as author of The Melting Pot.
Reports include Elbow Room plans eight plays for a 125 year family saga by Eugene ONeill and Theatre Guild backing. St Louis sailor Croner searches for a man named Jim my who fled with his gear. Kansas City voter Butcher faces ninety days after drunken driving remark. Ida Jerome bears tale of Charles Keating who snagged a deer tail during camping, proving tail capture.
Dr. Thomas C. Galloway, a physician and surgeon, urged Evanston officials to rename ae Ter race after Roslyn Place. Alderman George A. Paddock presented the proposal, which the City Council unanimously adopted, noting Dr. Galloway is the only resident on the one block street.
The Minnesota Gophers introduce Clarence Tuffy Thompson a standout halfback joining Clarence Munn in the spotlight. Meanwhile at Chicago’s Herry Junior College Dr Thomas O Cantwell organizes a no cold club with a single rule a sneeze means expulsion. Membership requires being a sneezer and the club promises one cold per member.
Washington notes recount a 1921 disarmament pact that compelled Britain to scrap unfinished ships while the United States finished its own, signaling an end to a long era of naval limitation as London hosts an international conference. London politics face a looming election amid fears of a peacetime armament surge.
The text explains Japan rejected parity with the United States and Britain due to finances. It notes the 5-5-3 naval ratio, Britain maintaining five, Japan three, and the U S lagging. It states the current actual basis resembles five for Britain, three for the United States, and three for Japan.
The funeral of Lloyd L. Poole retired mail carrier occurred yesterday from his home at 702 South Braddock Street. The Rev. Paul Turft of Roanoke conducted the services with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Surviving are two sons Holmes and Eldridge Poole two daughters Naomi Adams and Marie Kindig and two brothers Joseph Poole and Allen J Poole.
The English word earl traces to the Norse jarl meaning a noble ranked just below the king in ancient Norse society. The term reflects historical social hierarchy and linguistic origins in medieval Europe.
Orphaned Carol Kennedy seeks happiness after coming into a fortune. She moves into the Van Cleve home to care for Miss Miranda Van Cleve while Dr. Harding is away, meeting a stern, secretive aunt and a wary estate in East 54th Street.
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