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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1934
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sunday and is consolidated with several local papers. It lists subscription prices by mail and carrier, advertising rates including classifieds and memorials, display ad deadlines, and national representative offices in major cities.
A religious excerpt invites devotion as Psalm 95 6 7 emphasizes worship kneeling before the Lord maker and identifying as God’s flock in pasture imagery. The verse highlights reverence and acknowledgment of divine sovereignty.
Reports indicate a light national apple crop with frost damage in Ontario and western New York reducing yield and harming trees. Virginia crops are lighter but should be fair, while the Northwest expects a good crop but boxed apples limit competition. Demand should be strong due to low vinegar and canned stock. prices likely favorable with smaller crops.
Dr Anton J Carlson argues for blood or saliva tests to define intoxication in drivers. He warns fatigue and excitement can impair driving as much as alcohol and calls for removing privileges until drivers learn that drinking and driving do not mix.
Harrison Scott appointed administrator of the estate of his deceased father H. W. Scott. He posted bond of 400 with New Amsterdam Casualty Co. as surety in the county clerk's office. Appraisers named by Clerk C. D. Brannon include J. W. Baker R. Smith Coleman Dunn Harry L M McCann and J. W. Newcome.
The text asks which law stops wealthier residents from paying state income or inheritance taxes in Florida since 1925. It notes the French Revolution phase from 1793 to 1794 as the reign of terror. It also cites Captain James Lawrence who allegedly said Don't give up the ship before dying in the Chesapeake action.
One year ago President Roosevelt and Edouard Herriot discussed global issues in frank talks. Herman letters at Winchester find by John W. Nail. Local sunrise spurs apple tree blooms. Obituary notices for Nelson D Newman and Martha Jane Johnson. Church resignation by Rev C A Freed. Senate to vote on McNary farm bill. Local tennis club forms. Berlin reparations talks get help from Owen D Young. Ten years ago UCT held banquet and Apple Blossom events planned as rail excursions.
Twenty five years ago the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society joined the National Trotting Association. The Church of the Brethren planned its annual meeting in Harrisonburg on May 27. Lieut Abney Payne married Miss Evy Tucker McGuire at Christ Episcopal Church. Rev Harry W Burrus, a Methodist pastor in Gaithersburg Maryland, passed away.
Poem style note praising Apple Blossom Time in Virginia. Mentions Canterbury and Jack Fries as the signer. Describes orchards in bloom and the Apple Blossom Queen, inviting friends from near and far to cheer the queen and forget winter woes.
The Spring issue of The Highway Traveler devotes pages to Historic Williamsburg Virginia's colonial capital. It details the rebuilding of the historic city and includes photos of preserved buildings.
An advertisement promotes Feen a mint chewing gum as a thorough laxative that cleanses the bowels, relieves dizziness and headaches, and provides natural bowel movement. It claims doctors prescribe the laxative ingredient and markets 11 5c and 25c packs at druggists.
The Winchester Music Lovers Club hosted its sixth concert at the George Washington Hotel featuring Rev. Arthur Wake of Strasburg Va as guest artist. Wake’s Mendelssohn arias and Amy Woodforde-Finden songs drew strong applause along with his son Arthur Wake Jr who sang The Romani Trail with father at the piano. Miss Sadie Finkelstein and Miss Elizabeth Grim gave a refined Beethoven Sixth, while harpist Mrs Harry M Crim and pianist Miss Carolyn Quantz supported the ensemble numbers.
Present and past rainfall data cover the 24 hours ending 8 am with none reported. April to date 2.14 inches and year to date 7.15 inches. The 21 year average total is 34.71 inches. Monthly averages: 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.
The High View 4 H Bette Foods Club finished its season with 30 members under Miss Edna Cadwallader. The year covered foods lessons milk dishes green foods wholesome desserts and sandwich making demos. Members gained two to nine pounds and showed improvements in complexion skin posture and school interest. Garden and poultry projects will continue for older members through summer.
Funeral services were held for six month old Ruth Miller at Walnut Springs Church Oranda with Rev F B Sapp officiating. Interment followed in the nearby cemetery. Survived by parents three siblings Kenneth Dorothy Earl and Harold and by the mother Lona Pangle Cedar Creek. The infant died after a several week illness.
Braddock Street saw the demolition of the Dandridge home once linked to Betty Dandridge wife of Zachary Taylor. Local historians say the first section was built by Robert Gray in 1812 leaving only brick and laths.
Miss Josephine Russell public health nurse with the Virginia Emergency Relief Administration began an intensive survey of health conditions in the county. She started at Middletown on Thursday and has visited twelve families in that area.
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