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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1934
Page
4
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The text proclaims a biblical message urging reliance on God’s provision. It cites Matthew 6 31 33 emphasizing seeking the kingdom of God first rather than worrying about daily needs. The piece blends religious exhortation with calls to faith and devotion.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler cites World War losses of 30,000,000 lives and $400,000,000,000 in economic damage. He imagines how that sum could fund homes, libraries, universities, and salaries for teachers and nurses across many nations, highlighting the sobering cost and urging sober thought about future conflicts.
Senator Byrd voices concern in a courageous Associated Press statement about aggressive liquor sales tactics. Virginia officials accuse importers of pressuring state liquor control to favor private interests over honest regulation. Some salesmen deny conspiracy, while a few are credited for steadiness.
A vintage classroom snippet notes questions about U S population growth from 12 866 000 in 1830 to about 130 000 000 today The piece asks how cadets at West Point and Annapolis are chosen and explains appointments by members of Congress after competitive exams.
The piece argues for strict disclosure by liquor bidders in Virginia, urging publication of bidder representatives and sworn statements on ownership, political contributions, and who advocates for the bidder. It calls for contract forfeiture if inaccuracies are found and for immediate publication of contract signings to deter influence peddling.
The Winchester and Frederick county quotas for CCC camps are filled. Selected enlistees have been assigned to their camps, with seven from Winchester and seven from Frederick county. Enlistees come from relief families and agree to send $25 monthly home to support their relatives.
Travel with VAL LEY AIRWAYS aboard the new DeLuxe Liner offering luxury comfort and convenient reservations by phone at 700-W.
One year ago Wisconsin voted four to one in favor of repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. South End Hose Company plans participation in the Festival parade. Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd named honorary member of the Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America. Miss Nelly Maury of Siler wed Rev. J Ray Hinkle of Bridgewater. Mr and Mrs J M Snapp of Opequon celebrate golden wedding anniversary.
West Virginians will showcase over twenty floats in the Festival parade. Miss Hattie Louise McKlwee, formerly of this city, now of the state capital, is featured among local entrants.
Myron T. Harrick ambassador to France dies suddenly in Paris and is brought home on a cruiser for burial. Bandits hold up a bank in Westminster Maryland securing 15000 dollars. Co W Hollis named temporary Chief of Police.
Ten years ago Ralph T Booze of Fort Myer and Miss Delilah Sager of Mount Williams wed after the groom was sent back through snow drifts to obtain written permission from the bride's parents. Pastors in Asbury Park New Jersey criticize city leaders for attending a liquor and dancing party. Riot and murder charges are filed against the Johnstown Passeisies faction in Pittsburgh who strike for 11 dollars a day.
Local residents file a petition with the City Council demanding the closure of a pool room and a restaurant on East Piccadilly Street citing noise and disorder concerns. The council will review the request and determine any required action.
The article notes the farewell sermon of Rev J Harry Smith at Berryville M E Church South. It mentions Andrew J Cloud going on trial in Circuit Court for murdering his brother in law North Shirley. It also quotes a Winchester and Washington Railway Co advertisement asking if the county has inaugurated the electric light under Taft. A disorderly crowd delaying Pleasant Grove school exercises near Whitacre is reported. Prices listed include wheat 1.25 per bushel, corn 3.75 per barrel, butter 5 cents per pound, eggs 17 cents per dozen, baled hay 9.50 to 10.00 per ton, and potatoes 90 cents per bushel.
Norman accuses Tiggie of marrying Viola Norman and demands proof while Tiggie asserts the marriage is to be resolved. The two men trade threats as Tiggie deflects violence and Norman hints at repayment. The scene ends with Norman leaving for Bombay and Tiggie retreating to the bar parlor.
Precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m shows none. April to date 0.63 inches year to date 5.52 inches. Winchester Laboratory 21 year average 34.71 inches. Monthly averages vary from January 2.41 to July 3.41 inches with December 2.34 inches.
McKinley Chapter No. 19 Order of the Eastern Star will attend divine service Sunday April 8 at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Members meet 7 30 p m in the Golden Rule Bible Class for a march to the main auditorium for the 8 p m service. The Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker will preach the sermon. The chapter marks its fifth anniversary Monday evening with officers presiding and a birthday party with cake and refreshments afterward. Visiting members are invited.
Christy Mathewson, a member of the Big Six, rose with Bucknell and the New York Giants to become baseballs greatest pitcher. He led NL pitching in 1909 and 1910, dazzled until 1916, then coached the Cincinnati Reds. During World War I he served in France as an athletic director and later died October 7, 1926.
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