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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star notice lists post office entry in Winchester Virginia and subscription rates for Mell periodicals with yearly and shorter terms. It also notes national advertising representatives Prost Landis and Kohn with locations in New York Atlanta Chicago and Detroit.
An ancient proverb from Proverbs 27 2 urges humility by warning against self praise. It counsels that praise should come from others rather than one own mouth. The verse is cited as guidance for prudent conduct in public and private spheres.
The article discusses rising crime rates in the United States and cites Roosevelts crime commission director Louis Howe. It notes crime declines in communities with sustained press agitation and public pressure, citing Cleveland as an example where DA efficiency rose and crime fell. Howe argues public spirit and vigilance curb crime.
A Lynbrook, Long Island woman reported a $1000 gold certificate vanished in a house fire. The cash was hidden in a linen closet, which burned, leaving no trace of the note. The column urges saving money in banks for safety and regulation.
The piece urges simple home beautification as a cost effective source of happiness. It highlights planting a tree and flowering shrubs, noting how care and growth transform the home and give daily satisfaction.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8 am with none. April to date 0.32 inches, year to date 8.59 inches. 20 year average is 34.53 inches. Monthly averages by month listed from January 36 to December 2.37 inches.
Readers report Newtown voting precinct desires to be called Stephens City. Local notes include changes in county road levy, straw vote bonds results, and upcoming community events. The item sits among varied historic briefs from the era.
Warner Bros Capital presents The Keyhole at Capitol opening today introducing Kay Francis and George Brent as a brand new screen couple. The pair are described as dark brunettes with Miss Francis having Spanish hints and Brent with hazel eyes and very dark hair.
Edward G. Robinson and Richard Arlen lead the cast of Tiger Shark a vivid tale of the tuna industry shown at the Colonial Theatre tomorrow.
Sarah Padden stars in Women Won't Tell at Hable's Palace with Gloria Shea Larry Kent Otis Harlan Mae Busch and Walter Long in a intimate tale of devotion and self sacrifice.
In Armel Virginia on April 4 Mrs J T Funk was ill with rheumatism but improving. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Lee Brown Mrs Jim James and two daughters and Mrs H White. Willie Funk drove to Harpers Ferry W Va for business with Reba Graves Tom Wiley Emma Gardiner and Charles Lind. Mr and Mrs Petrie visited Mrs J James. Miss Elsie Armel and Floyd Coffelt went to Winchester on Wednesday for business.
Sue, a telephone operator at the Hotel Metropolitan, spends an evening with Philip Gerard son of a wealthy family. Amid sights of the hotel and four crooning chorus girls she weighs happiness and class differences while Merle Beckwith lies dying after a dinner with a bread-line stranger. Philip and Sue drift toward a kiss as the night ends.
The text notes Moffett influenced the Akron probe and chose to ride the dirigible at the last moment. It recounts his role in the congressional inquiry into structural flaws and the ill fated Akron voyage. A separate line mentions a beer bung boom boosting Berwind business with brighter sales.
A new method of transferring designs by rubbing the bowl of a tablespoon over a moistened surface removes the old hot iron method. The Wonder Package offers over 800 designs in three sizes and styles including English and Japanese motifs plus monograms.
A notice proclaims the author never incurred debts for her husband who supposedly denied responsibility and notes his poor bill payment history. It references the phrase dogs of war and cites a Washington Star quote about ancient use of dogs in warfare and a Chinatown sage comment on broken promises.
In a Washington Star note, a conscientious man striving for happiness amid stark facts is cited as an overlooked hero alongside better known names.
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