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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star entered at the Winchester Virginia post office as second class matter and published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia.
The notice lists eS rates for mall subscriptions and carrier delivery plans. It shows options for one year six months three months and one month in advance with prices of 3.50 1.75 0.90 and 0.30 respectively. Carrier delivery rates are 4.50 2.25 1.20 and 0.40. It also names Devine Tenney Corp as national advertising representatives in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
An Associated Press reprint license appears with local consolidations noted by the paper. The item lists exclusive rights for AP dispatches and credits local combined editions including Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
A devotional line citing Psalm 37 5 urges readers to commit their way to the Lord and trust in His guidance as a life stance. The brief verselike note echoes religious instruction with a concise call to faith and reliance on divine steadiness.
Tidewater News discusses North Carolina lawmakers stuck after a record session as they search for a tax source to fund public schools. It criticizes nuisance taxes and sales taxes while urging tax relief and fiscal restraint across state and local governments.
In Suffolk a dispute among families over suitable radio programs highlights tensions. The Suffolk News-Herald notes the broadcast clash reflects broader questions of etiquette and shared listening in the community.
A writer argues that family harmony suffers from unequal use of radios and cars. They suggest each child choosing one evening, with Sundays for parents, to teach courtesy and reduce friction. The home is the best place to start teaching unselfish behavior from childhood.
The April Federal Reserve bulletin shows country bank deposits fell by 716 million in 15 months while New York bank deposits rose by 818 million, signaling funds draining toward the metropolis.
The text argues that the Federal Reserve system has failed to eliminate the old evil of concentrated capital. Cash and credit still flow to New York and other major centers, fueling speculation. Smaller cities face slim credit and higher interest rates.
The poem invites residents to celebrate a Virginia blossom festival in Winchester with the arrival of spring. It honors Richard E. and Progressive Harry Byrd, Governor Pollard, and other local figures, urging boys and girls to attend the event and enjoy the program and festivities. The piece ends with a chorus promising a festive meet in Winchester.
Dennis Brown and cousin from Martinsburg visited Milldale with his wife and two children. Thelma Corderf spent time with Marguerite Armel while Mrs. Jim Butler hosted Dewey Brown's family. Rally Day at Reliance drew several locals and Milldale School earned prizes amid a pleasant community gathering.
Bloom Virginia residents hear about a school play titled Vocation to be presented Saturday night May 2 at 8. The school closes Friday. refreshments will be served by league members. Local visitors include Miss Lottie Bean Miss Esther Crismort and Mr Harold Beal from Kansas.
A quotation likens judgment to a clock where simple mechanisms tell hours while precise pieces mark minutes and seconds, distinguishing the smallest time differences, attributed to Fontenelle.
In a Portland testimonial Mrs. Fred Westin credits Tanlac with curing years of stomach trouble and aiding a 27 pound gain. The ad touts Tanlac as a natural remedy for indigestion constipation gas nausea dizziness headaches and loss of appetite with a money back guarantee and low cost per dose.
A cluster of candidacy notices for Frederick County Virginia offices. Candidates include T Russell Cather for State Senate Twenty sixth District and Jos S Denny for House of Delegates Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester City, Boyd R Richards for House of Delegates, Luther Pannett for Sheriff, H E Shull for Shawnee District Supervisor, Jacob H Beaver, WM Erle Edwards, Floyd M Brill, B P Harrison, Lee N Whitacre Holmes E McAboy and S M Chiles for various county roles including Commonwealths Attorney Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer. Primary set for August 4 1931.
The United States is honored by King Pratdhipok of Siam and Prince Pakamatsu of Japan in a notable arrival. The Charlottesville Progress notes attention for Pullman car Christians, signaling a public interest moment during the visit.
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