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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1934
Page
4
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A religious verse echoes Galatians 6 7 9 warning that what a person sows determines what they reap urging perseverance in doing good and promising lasting life to those who endure.
The Apple Blossom Festival Committee plans a grander celebration this year despite economic constraints. Financed support was pledged, and Winchester aims to boost prestige with a livelier event. The community emphasizes progress and cooperation to showcase its spirit.
Senator Harry Flood Byrd urges a nonpartisan approach to Alcoholic Beverage Control Board appointments in Virginia. He stresses board independence from political pressure while allowing qualified input from party and other officials. Byrd links reform to temperance and reducing social evils, proposing audits of expenditures.
In a courtroom scene Judge Williams cautioned youths about the folly of crime while rendering a decision. The era also notes historical items from the period including beer legalizing in nineteen states, festival dates, and local civic notes.
The item asks three questions and provides answers: 1 South Dakota. 2 Sherlock Holmes. 3 places of worship correspond to Mohammedan Hebrew Buddhist or Hindu and Christian.
The commentary commends Senator Byrd for proposing strict measures to separate liquor interests from politics in Virginia. It notes requirements for Virginia selling agents to register names and disclose compensation while bidders must affidavit noncontribution to political organizations since the liquor law took effect.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8 a m shows none. April to date 0.67 inches. Year to date 5.56 inches. Winchester Laboratory 21 year average 34.71 inches per year. Monthly averages list January 2.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 3.21, May 3.94, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34.
County home demonstration program for April 9 to 14 outlines scoring of flocks in the poultry improvement contest, plus meetings, demonstrations, and office work. Activities include 4-H club gatherings at Gainesboro and Red Bud, demonstrations on eggs, windows, remodeling cloths, and foods and poultry for boys and girls.
Tiggie weighs a plan to protect Viola as Harvey pushes him toward violence. Harvey mocks restraint while hinting at a brutal showdown with a rival, and Tiggie contemplates divorce to safeguard the woman he loves. The scene ends with Tiggie leaving to sleep or not sleep, while Harvey drinks and schemes.
A note on Caledonia describing its historical meaning as the ancient name for Scotland and its broader use for northern England under Roman times and current reference to Scottish Highlanders.
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