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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
4
Advertising rates and publication details for the Associated Press copy and local papers. Includes pricing for mail subscriptions one year in advance and six months in advance, plus classified and display ad rates, memorials and cards of thanks, and national reps.
A devotional note cites Psalm 84 11 promising grace and glory from the Lord to those who walk uprightly, emphasizing divine provision and righteousness as the source of blessings.
The observance of Be Kind to Animals Week spotlights the American Humane Association and local SPCA efforts led by Dr. L. M. Allen and Mrs. Robert Ward. They urge public support to prevent animal cruelty, reduce highway killings, and push for humane trapping methods.
The festival authorities select Mrs. John Hay Whitney as queen and Mr. Lewis Douglas to crown her. Whitney is praised for charm and suitability, while Douglas, budget director at Washington, will bring high credit to the ceremony. The pair’s roles are seen as key to a splendid festival program.
A school panel asks three questions about borders and literature. The answer to the first asks where an international boundary of about four thousand miles lies with no gunfire for four centuries, identified as the Canada United States border. It also quizzes Juliet's age in Romeo and Juliet and defines bismuth as a light reddish metal used in stereotyping.
The item praises director Arthur and associates while noting the Savannah resident Mrs. Belle Rhynes died at 123 who credited long life to pipe smoking. It discusses spring and the opening of the big league season with optimism about the Washington Senators and their chances to repeat as champions.
New York City leads a two month immunization push for all children under five to curb diphtheria. Dr. Parran urges public and private health agencies to cooperate as nurses canvass homes and urge parents to seek clinic or physician treatment. The effort emphasizes toxoid-based protection and cooperation with family doctors.
Brucetown notes record visitors and gatherings with Wilmer Rinehart of Waynesboro pa calling on Whitacres. The Shade couple from Cumberland Md spent the weekend with Vernon and Mrs Shade. Ashby Price hosted the Friendship Bible Class Tuesday night. Rev Thomas Morgan and guests toured a Roanoke District conference in Buena Vista Va. Hugh Brill and relatives visited Savage Md.
A recap of Scout activities from Troops 2 3 40 and 1. Promotions and Tenderfoot awards awarded by Mr. Horton and Mr. Stine mark a busy period with talks and a Virginia Forest Service tree delivery. Troop 40 hosts a Friday the 13 fun night with a beauty contest aid. Cub Bear and Lion achievements noted. A planned Apple Blossom Festival First Aid tent assignment is outlined. Totals from Troop 1 Patrol Contest are listed with Flying Eagle leading.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8 a.m. at 0.40 inches and April to date at 1.40 inches year to date 6.41 inches. Average annual rainfall over 21 years stands at 34.71 inches. Monthly averages from two years of records are listed by month with values from January 2.41 to December 2.34 inches.
In the corporation court of Winchester Virginia the case Mash against Amanda Mash et al. orders Master Commissioner Harry R Kern Jr to inquire report and settle accounts of Samuel Mash estate including real and personal property titles liens and beneficiaries. Notice set for April 27 1934 at 10 AM in Winchester office with creditors invited to attend.
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