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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1931

Page

8

Radio Programs Timeline From Major Networks

Eastern Standard Time listings show WEAF WII WABC and WBAL schedules with orchestras, singers, and radio programs. Notable acts include Duke Ellington, Paul Whiteman, Henry George, Mort Downey, and Clara, Lu and Em among many others. Public affairs and musical features span from early evening to late night with dance bands, orchestras, and vocal ensembles.

N. B.C Lowell i Amos Andy Gus van Phil Cook Randoliers Paul Whiteman Painen Polly Preston Efrem Zanbalist Clara Martha Connie Vet Anton Dounte Amendoelin American Arbitration Association

Will Rogers film at Capitol closes today

Will Rogers stars in A Connecticut Yankee at the Capitol Theatre as Fox production winds up today. The piece pairs Rogers with Mark Twain's humor, supported by strong performances from co stars.

Will Rogers Capitol Theatre Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences Mark Twain Fox Rogers Twain Maureen O'Sullivan

Across and Down Crossword Clues Packed in Puzzle Day

The page lists numerous crossword clues across and down with numbered entries and theme hints. It includes capital city hints, common words, letters, and references to Roman myth and planetary terms, forming a dense grid of synonyms and wordplay. The jumble mirrors a newspaper puzzle section with a challenge for readers.

Republic of Salvador Central America

Actors Shine In Stage Roles Of Arthurian Tales

Myrna Loy delivers a sly queen as Morgan Le Fay while Frank Albertson adds to his on screen record in a role as Clarence. Myrna Loy’s performance contrasts with a witty Alisande and William Farnum makes a return to screen as King Arthur in A Connecticut Yankee.

Alisande Frank Albertson Clarence Myrna Loy Morgan le Fay King Arthur William Farnum

Recent Police Court Decisions

Four persons were fined for alleged illegal possession of liquor by Judge Donald L Weems. Boyd Ashwood was fined 17 for speeding plus 50 and costs with 30 days jail for liquor possession. Rigistin Ogden received similar liquor possession charges. Charles Hinkins and J H Bly, from Strasburg, were fined 50 with 30 days bail after a pint of liquor was found. Elbert Gough pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined 12. drunken driving charged separately with trial set for tomorrow.

Donald L Weems Boyd Ashwood Ogden Charles Hinkins J. H. Bly Strasburg Funk Weems Elbert Gough Dave Hawthorne Horace Browne

Mt Williams Notes Local Socials And School Closure

Mt Williams notes report the local school closure last Friday and a well attended Thursday night entertainment. Mr and Mrs Hurl Himelright visited Mr and Mrs O L Peer of Kernstown. Mrs Annie M Orndorf and daughter visited Mrs C J Keckley last Tuesday. Miss Elsie Ashwood of New

MT. Williams Hurl Himelright O. L. Peer Kernstown Annie M. Orndorf A. L. Brewer C. J. Keckley Elsie Ashwood New

Local Social Notes Preserve Family Visits and Visits

York spent several days with her mother Mrs. Mary J. Ashwood. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Williams and others were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Williams of Cedar Creek grade. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Burford visited in New Baltimore last Thursday. Mrs. Marie Flegal stayed in Winchester on business. Mrs. A. L. Brewer and daughter Jeanetta visited Saturday with Mrs. I. N. Wallace.

York Mary J. Ashwood W. H. Williams N. G. Williams Ee Leonard Williams Cedar Creek Grade W. A. Burford Newr Baltimore Marie Flegal Winchester A. L. Brewer Jeanetta I. N. Wallace

Spring Racing Meet Attracting Many Horsemen

President Harry E. Bester of the Hagerstown Fair Association said plans are nearly complete for the spring racing meet from May 12 to 16 with 350 horses reserved. Racing Secretary Edward A. Brennan reported heavy entries and a record field, promising the largest meet in the association’s history. The half mile track was upgraded last year and is among the east’s best. The five day program includes seven races daily with pari mutuel betting, racings starting at 2 PM each afternoon, and daily free wife attractions.

Harry E. Bester Hagerstown Fair Association Edward A. Brennan Hagerstown Association

Americanism Pledges Next Year Wages to Pay This Year Luxuries

In a critique of the era's fiscal philosophy the piece argues that pledging future wages to cover current luxuries reflects a flawed approach. It blames the government for shifting burdens and warns that next year may arrive with financial strain and deficits.

Handley Band Praised In Oakland Benefit Concert

Newspapers in Oakland Maryland praise Handley High School Cadet Band of Winchester Virginia and Claflin Quartet from Claflin College for a benefit concert for the Gilbert Brown Boys' Band. The Handley ensemble performed Stradella and Maritana with drum and bugle corps, while xylophone solos and quartet selections highlighted an artistic triumph and community support.

Oakland Handley High School Winchester Gilbert Brown Boys’ Band Oakland Republcan Claflin Quartet Claflin College Orangeburg South Carolina W. H. Melsinee Gilbert- Brown Ing Gilbert Browh Handley Quartet

Grippe and the Humorous Notions in Recent News

A witty note recalls Grippe as a cold for the homebound and mentions a famed chess expert who has not played in five years and may be making a move again. The Humorist Sens on suggests the ideal legislator should levy taxes cheerfully since there is nothing to tax.

Senson

Berlinger dazzles at Penn Relays with high jump miss

Barney Berlinger of the University of Pennsylvania, a one man track team, impressed spectators at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia with a standout performance before a camera captured his failed clearance at six feet one inch, sending the bar tumbling.

Barney Berlinger University of Pennsylvania Penn Formance Berlinger Standard

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