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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1931
Page
4
Subscription rates listed in the pan American edition show a yearly price of 3.50 and a monthly advance. The note references national advertising representatives Devine Tenney Corpora tion with offices in New York and Des Moines.
The Associated Press reserves exclusive rights to re publication of all news dispatches and local news published herein. The paper is consolidated with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
A damaged excerpt repeats phrases about Christ and a fence of fate with a dated marker Parke 19 18. It also quotes Ecclesiastes 8 8 about the power over the spirit and discharge in death, suggesting a religious or moral meditation from an old page.
Official Washington shows cautious, uncertain leadership in the coal crisis as the secretary of commerce and labor hold talks with operators and labor leaders. They propose a joint conference but must await operators' replies to two questions before any agreement, leaving the government with no concrete remedy.
The Bristol Herald-Courier reports Arkansas has rebounded from last summer’s drought. Crops and gardens flourish. Governor Parnell says the state can feed itself even if isolated, with extensive garden acreage and improved conditions across the region once scorched by drought.
The article notes frequent crossing accidents as cars replace horses and people ignore old warnings. It contrasts the old habit of stopping and listening with drivers who avoid delaying at crossings, suggesting caution has diminished.
The speaker warns that many automobile drivers ignore trains at crossings and would scorn cautious behavior. He notes cars often cross without glancing for trains, an astonishing statistic. He urges all to listen closely for whistles and to drive quietly to prevent accidents Maryland has faced many such incidents.
A reflection on how noise shows in public life. Children blow car horns while parents are away and adults imitate loud, flashy behavior to attract attention, illustrating universal noisiness and lingering childish traits.
Miss Willetta Whitacre and Miss Audrey Kump hosted visitors while Clathorn Hoover and family toured from Winchester. J R Whitacre and children of Gore joined, Madeline Oates and son David traveled from Trone, with more guests visiting H D Whitacre, John Lafollette, and Ethel Whitacre. Ladies Aid meets August 4 at Mrs Hicks.
Miss Helen Crim and Mr. Floyd Snapp spent Sunday with friends in Washington. Miss Mary Warren Ramey returned to Winchester after a month with Alma and Louise Graves. Rev. P. R. Diehl and family of Winchester were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hicks.
Mrs. Howard Owens of Baltimore visits relatives in the community. Local residents host and visit others from Hayfield Strasburg Winchester Edgewood and Belair. A yard party at Double Churches aids Sunday School. several residents travel between Washington and Warren County areas.
Constance Bennett sails for France for five weeks per her film contract and will return to begin The Dangerous Set. Bought heads to Broadway this month and to the Capitol Theatre for showings alongside current Warner Brothers bookings at Capitol and Colonial theatres.
A jumble of campaign notices announces candidates for sheriff Commonwealth's Attorney treasurer and revenue commissioner in Frederick County Virginia. Names include T Russell Cather Jos S Denny Boyd R Richards Uther Pannet E C Oates H E Shull Brumback Jacob H Beaver Floyd M Brill B P Harrison N Whitacre and C M Rosenberger with party and primary dates August 4 1931.
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