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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1934
Page
4
A fragmented archival notice shows pricing and advertising terms from a historic paper. It lists subscription rates by mail and by carrier with varied advance periods and a memorials rate. It also notes advertising rates per word and minimum charges plus deadlines and national representatives for ads.
Mrs. Andrew Elam and her children of Washington are visiting with Mrs. Elam’s ena on their aunt’s home on Norra dock street for a period.
In a pivotal stance Virginia's nine House members and both U S senators opposed overriding the President on the independent offices appropriations bill. They defended his veto, arguing the higher veteran compensation aimed to sway votes at federal taxpayers' expense, and praised Virginians for loyalty to the President.
The New York legislature debates a bill at Mayor La Guardia's urging to let the city run a large relief lottery through a corporation. Ticket buyers become members. prize money paid as officers salaries, with net public relief funds estimated at ten to fifteen million dollars. A moral defense cites social purpose despite constitutional and ethical concerns.
The text asks who presides ex officio over the American Red Cross Society and answers that the US President is figurehead while a president’s committee governs. It also notes ore or iron as a material and cites the Mrs. O’Leary cow legend for the Chicago fire.
From a strict gambling viewpoint the text argues that any bets where the house takes 98 percent are hopeless for the bettor. It frames such games as unfair and detrimental to players.
Rainfall data show none in the past 24 hours ending 8 a m April to date 1.12 inches year to date 6.01 inches. We list 21 year averages from Winchester Laboratory: monthly totals 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.
The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church hosted a court of honor for Boy Scout Troop 2. Six members received four year service stars, two earned three years, four earned two years and two earned one year. Tenderfoot badges were given, and promotions announced for several scouts. Entertainment and refreshments followed the program.
In Wells vs Wells the contempt rule was dismissed after the defendant promised future compliance and gave an adequate past explanation. Nash vs Forney and Forney vs Nash were referred for report and then re-referred to a commissioner to execute the decree. Gravatt vs Gravatt seeks divorce on cruelty and desertion. non resident defendant to be served by publication.
In County Durham England a coal mine yielded witherite a metal valued several times higher than coal. The mineral and coal were mined simultaneously in the same chamber, suggesting a notable cross occurrence in this local deposit.
Middletown Subordinate Grange delayed degree conferrals due to member absence. An open meeting April 20 will feature Holsinger, assistant county agent, speaking on Cooperation. Public invited. Degree and drill team to Haymarket April 27 for drill and conferring degrees. John Seibel, district representative for Southern Cooperative of Harrisonburg, spoke on Advantages of Raising Lespedesa.
A deed records the Methodist Episcopal Church South trustees of Winchester obtaining title to 32 foot frontage on Warwick Street from Thomas F. Trenary. The sale followed a 1911 trust deed and a 1934 sale for 605 dollars after default. Additional transfers include Elwood Smith’s lots to M Clifton Copenhaver for 1625 dollars and a 50 foot Franklin Avenue lot sold to George L Houn and Lenora S Houn for ten dollars.
Weather outlook from the Associated Press forecasts rain at the start of the week for the North and Mid Atlantic states, with a second rain event Friday. Colder air is expected around Tuesday, followed by rising temperatures Thursday and Friday.
Warner Bros. Capitol presents Wonder Bar closing today after a four day run. Star lineup includes Ricardo Cortez Dolores Del Rio Al Jolson and Dick Powell with Kay Francis. New price policy starts Monday for Billy Barnes organ and John Boles singing picture Beloved.
Colonial presents Buck Jones in a new Western feature The Fighting Ranger and opens the serial Pirate Treasure. Richard Talmage stars as the fearless heir chasing buried gold in this all thrilling adventure.
Rex Lease stars in Border Romance at the Palace with hard riding cowboys and rescuing the love interest. The program includes Bob Steele in The Mystery Squadron chapter five, Disney Silly Symphony King Cole and Little Red Hen, plus Jimmy Durante in Palooka with Lupe Velez and others. Monday and Tuesday only include a Paramount News Reel and a Tintype comedy.
Zenith in Reliance's Palooka stars Lupe Valez Stuart Erwin Marjorie Rambeau Robert Armstrong Mary Carlisle William Cagney Thelma Todd Gus Arnheim and his Orchestra. The piece notes Durante was born February 18 on the lower East Side and traces his path from poolrooms to photo engraving before teaming with Clayton and Jackson to form Clayton Jackson and Durante.
The passage notes oil springs lying on the ocean floor off the southern California coast. It mentions Wool Woo as a compound of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. It also references various units called United States of Bra zil and Mexico and Venezuela.
Jimmie Durante celebrates his declared crazy outlook on life and his distinctive Schnozzle persona. His odd singing voice and playful humor define a standout, humorous public image.
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