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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1934
Page
4
An old classified ad rate card lists advance publication options from one year to one month, by carrier and in office. It shows display ad rates 42 cents per inch, memorials and cards of thanks pricing, and national reps Divine Tenney Corp. with regional offices.
A proverb from Proverbs 18:24 notes that a man with friends must show friendliness. It contrasts a true friend who sticks closer than a brother with others, underscoring chosen loyalty and personal conduct in companionship.
The article warns of Japan’s bid to supervise China’s dealings with other nations, turning from past provocations in Shanghai and Manchukuo. It argues this move, if unchecked, threatens world peace and tests League of Nations diplomacy as Tokyo demands all major actors seek its approval before any trade with China.
The first school fair supervised by Miss Annie Preston will be held Saturday April 28 in the County Court House third floor conference room. All county elementary schools prepared exhibits showcasing activities from their schools and will arrange displays the preceding day with Miss Ayres of Prince William County serving as judge.
Educational notes list questions on hare versus rabbit differences, cat purring mechanism, and a quiz on Samuel Gompers as a founder of the American Federation of Labor. The excerpt records basic facts and a date range 53 41850-1924 for the figure.
Heavy sod has been planted on the lot in front of the County Court House. A force of men worked all week to plant the barberry hedge and lay the sod. The sod will be watered daily for a time until it is firmly set and growing. The combination of hedge and sod gives a pleasing appearance to passersby.
Today at the Palace theater Fox Film premieres the first motion picture edition of George White Scandals. The production, staged by White, features Rudy Vallee Jimmy Lurante Alice Faye Adrienne Ames Cliff Edwards and Gregory Ratoff with 15 comedy blackout segments and 10 minutes of World News.
An ad for Adlerika claims water with meals reduces stomach discomfort and gas. It states one dose cleans out poisons and washes both upper and lower bowels, offered by Baker's Drug Store in Stephens City at Steele and Brother druggists.
Harriet B. Seal owner of Seal's Villa will appear before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on May 1, 1934 to seek a license to retail beer and ale above 3.2 percent alcohol content for on premise consumption in Clearbrook Virginia.
Bernard M. Taylor of 1016 S Kent St announces an appearance before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on April 21 1934 to apply for a license to sell beer over 3 percent alcohol on premises at 420 N Kent St.
On April 24, 1934, before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Big Bay Beverage Co. and owner R. Fletcher will apply for a license to retail beer and beverages over 3.2 percent at 222 E Baker St. The beverages will be consumed off the premises.
Funeral services for Otis W. Light aged 29 were held at Pine Grove Methodist Church with a large crowd unable to be seated. The service featured hymns including Does Jesus Care and In My Father’s House Are Many Mansions, and was led by Rev. Franklin G. Senger. Light leaves a widow Lela Braithwaite Light, two children Mary Hetrick, and his parents G. J. Light, Berryville half-brother John Livengood, other relatives, and a Pleasant Valley Church member’s dedication to ministry. Pallbearers named C Loring Smith J W Hancher Sr Corey Miller Herbert Fries Lester Reid Carl Umstott.
Mrs May Ruth Constantine 24 wife of George Constantine of this city died at Memorial Hospital at 5 30 am after pneumonia and complications She married Mr Constantine last September She leaves five sisters and six brothers and several relatives Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm from Mount Olive United Brethren Church with Rev Robert B Campbell officiating Interment next to her mother in a nearby cemetery The body was moved to the home of J H Lockhart for viewing this afternoon
On motion, the tentative levies for 1934 were set: general county 45c per 100 valuation, county school 90c per 100 valuation, and road debts for five districts: Stonewall 10c, Opequon 15c, Shawnee 5c, Gainesboro 25c, Back Creek 10c per 100 valuation. The Clerk will publish weekly for four weeks with a hearing set for May 7.
Present and past rainfall data show no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. April totals reach 1.82 inches for the month, 6.83 inches year to date. 21 year average monthly rainfall are listed with 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 inches.
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