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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1934
Page
4
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The fragment repeats a religious motto Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord and cites Psalm 33 12. It appears as a devotional line likely from a church or religious publication, emphasizing covenantal praise and national blessing.
A columnist argues against revolutionary scare sparked by Dr. William A. Wirt. He downplays plots discussed in Congress for Roosevelt era reforms, insists governance remains democratic, temporary emergency powers may be withdrawn, and asserts the public will safeguard the nation from communists or racists.
Richmond dispatch notes Senator Byrd warns Virginia will not tolerate bribery or favoritism by liquor seekers toward state dispensaries. The piece reflects concern over improper influence and public safety rhetoric surrounding liquor regulation.
The passage quizzes readers with three questions and answers. It states Belgium is the most densely populated European country at about 659 persons per square mile. It also notes lacrosse as a game in many American and Canadian universities and credits Andrew Carnegie (1835 1919) as the Scottish philanthropist who gave away more money than any other Scot, totaling over 300 million dollars.
The ABC board must guard against tactics in the dispensary debate. Senator Byrd proposes practical reforms and reveals a specific allegation that a company offered his secretary $10,000 to represent it. Virginia liberals face temptations to align with distilleries, risking political futures if payroll ties become public.
The Christian Science Monitor argues US radiocasting suffers from pleasing all, producing mediocre shows and dull content. It calls for sponsors with artistic courage to fund bold new ventures and revive serious musicians, plays, and artists starving for airtime.
A nostalgic verses invite readers to Blossom Time in Winchester Valley around May first. The song highlights apple blossoms sweet, pretty girls, dancing crowds, fiddlers, and a welcoming city with sunny skies and friendly people.
Commodore F. M. Fellows describes Mount Everest as the only mountain on earth that fires a banner. He notes hundred mile winds sweep the summit and a pennant of snow and ice four miles long flies outward from the peak.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg announces winter quarter honor roll with 154 names. Harry Dieckman heads perfect record while 20 students lead their classes with 3.00 averages.
The institute names 20 students with perfect averages including Harry F. Dieckman son of Mr and Mrs George W Dieckman of Valley Avenue City He is a freshman at V P I majoring in biological sciences for pre medical studies Dieckman also made Virginia Tech dean's list reflecting on Handley High School where his father graduated
The report notes a player earning 2.87 points per quarter with his father identified as manager of the local Heinz Company plant.
Tiggie battles a vengeful urge after Viola asks him to leave her. He plans to confront Norman despite mounting danger, while Joe Penny summons him to a life or death rescue at Slimby Rock as fog thins and choices tighten.
Recorded precipitation over the past 24 hours ends at 8 a.m. with none. April to date totals 0.67 inches, year to date 5.56 inches. Winchester Laboratory long term averages show 34.71 inches per year, with monthly averages ranging from 1.97 inches in February to 3.94 inches in May.
A cherry blossom display in Washington, D. C. is noted. Ralph M. Ware of Berryville is elected chairman of the Northern Shenandoah Valley District of Virginia Cooperative Education Associations at Boyce. A Frederick County chicken thief verdict suggests merchants may assist in crime reduction. Laura Lodge, 81, dies near White Hall. Tri-County Odd Fellows met Stephens City Lodge. Conrad Randall dies in New York City. Shenandoah and Loudoun schools join the Apple Blossom Festival parade. Sinclair conviction for refusing to testify upheld by the U S Supreme Court. Handley seniors present A Full House on April 12.
The county has pledged four thousand two hundred dollars to Near East Relief Pond but still owes more than a thousand. John W. Symons, 88, Confederate veteran, dies near Vaucluse. Rev. Boyd V. Switzer is returned as pastor of Braddock Street M E Church South by the Baltimore Conference. George P. Coleman of the Good Roads Association seeks renewal of the bond fight after last fall’s 46 000 vote defeat. A contract is let for erecting a Sunday School building for Grace Lutheran Church here.
Twenty five years ago Andrew J. Cloud was acquitted of murdering his brother in law North Shirley by a jury. Trial featured Judge T W Harrison commonwealth attorney Herbert S Larrick defense attorney R E Byrd and juror foreman P C Petrie. Isabel McCann spoke at Kauffman school opening. Troup Bros piano sales touted in Barton building West Water street travertise. Edgar L Hooks two horse team near Trone ran off in a thunderstorm.
Health Products Corporation of Newark plans a record newspaper spend in the south. Over 200 papers in 12 states will run Feen-a-mint ads as officials cite rising southern purchasing power and New Deal farm relief and rural power measures boosting business and expanding the brand’s nationwide user base.
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