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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
4
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The notice lists by mail rates for one year three months and six months with advance payments of 3.50 1.75 and .90 and monthly 0.30 respectively. Carrier options show 4.50 for one year 2.25 for six months 1.20 for three months and 0.40 for one month with a final line unreadable.
Classified rates set at two cents per word with 25 cent minimum and cash with copy Memorial classifieds priced at 1.50 for four stanzas Display ads with borders due in office by 10 A M on publication day Transient rate 42 cents per inch Advertising contract rates available National reps listed in six cities
A devotional line cites Psalm 37 verses urging trust in the Lord and patience while waiting for his guidance and fulfillment of his plans. The verse emphasizes resting in the Lord and committing one’s way to him.
The State Highway Commission continues work on the Valley Pike through Mount Crawford Strasburg New Market and Toms Brook with Edinburg Mt Jackson already finished. Efforts aim to speed Strasburg and Mt Crawford completion while noting many shade trees removed to widen streets.
Dispatch highlights drought stricken Western farmers refusing to abandon homes and land. Walt Mason cites Kansas Sunflower State farmers showing faith, hope, and resilience amid repeated misfortune and economic strain.
A reader asks if fish distinguish colors and learns most fish are color blind. The Nutmeg State is identified as Connecticut. The Baden-Baden steamship, built by Captain Anton Flettner, is noted for using rotor wind power instead of sails.
The speaker reflects on enduring hardships and recalls how previous generations faced harsher conditions, noting that despite calamities and dread, the community persists. Breezes ease fears as they rehearse the somber tale of grief and groan.
The piece salutes Admiral Richard Byrd as a resourceful, calm, and fearless explorer. It extols his planning, self reliance, and morale while isolated 123 miles from base in a harsh Antarctic storm, predicting his safe, cheerful return despite severe dangers.
Dr. Sheldon Glueck of Harvard Law School warns that over 90 percent of juvenile court offenders spent leisure time harmfully. He notes 75 percent had no organized recreation in childhood and cites group leadership as key to preventing neighborhood gangs and delinquency. He criticizes societal focus on punishing adult crime while neglecting prevention.
Present and past rainfall figures show 0.40 inches for the 24 hours ending 1 a.m. and 18.76 inches year to date. The 21 year average monthly rainfall totals list January 2.41 inches through December 2.34 inches, with the year’s monthly pattern reflecting higher summer totals.
A doctor endorses Feen-a-mint chewing gum laxative for children and adults. It claims to be safe for young digestives, easy to chew, and does not upset the stomach or suppress appetite. Urges prompt use to avoid delays.
Valley Airways offers a three passenger round trip to Chicago with a two day stopover for 25 cents per passenger each way. Phone 700 W.
Joan watches Drew drift toward Rose as money and social games complicate love. She tries to shield him and face her loneliness in a cosmopolitan Sunday gathering while recalling a quieter past. The bullfight divides friends and tests trust as the tense dinner party unfolds.
July rainfall was below average with Winchester recording 2.88 inches, 0.53 inches below the 21 year average. Frederick county endured a mild drought though scattered showers helped northern and eastern sections. The year to date rainfall totals about 12.26 inches, roughly 6.21 inches short of normal.
Mahatma Gandhi unveils a campaign for civil disobedience as twelve thousand striking miners in Pennsylvania are invited to confer on ending the walkout. Dr. Charles R. Anderson is named president of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce. The government borrows 850 million by issuing small-denomination bonds. Real estate shows improvement for the first time since 1929 with 245 cities surveyed.
News item reports the Graf Zeppelin moving rapidly toward the Americas with a position about 600 miles west of Gibraltar.
A report says armed vessels form a blockade around rum row sharply reducing smuggling. Snowden B. Kline, noted Southern soldier, dies. Eastern Shore report notes farmers get 1.50 per barrel for potatoes sold at 6 dollars. Cedar rust spreads through Berkeley County orchards. Governor Trinkle says Virginia will join a Defense Day program.
Hagerstown used three pitchers in a 9-5 defeat to Winchester. The fourth annual reunion of the Tri-State League of Odd Fellows was held at Harpers Ferry. New uniforms for Friendship Fire Company arrived. Dr. Hugh G. Russell joined the University of Richmond College of Medicine faculty. July rain totaled one quarter of an inch.
Winchester real estate transfers include M M Lynch to M O Kidwell with two lots on North Cameron and North Kent streets for 635 dollars. Herbert Sparrick trustee sells to Fred A Crisman a lot and dwelling at 6 West Cork Street for 950 dollars. J B Newlin sells to E H Cave a lot on Shenandoah Avenue for 10 dollars. A J White sells to Lucy M Mason a lot and dwelling on Berryville Avenue for 100 dollars. Farmers and Merchants National Bank to Earl E Baker et ux a grid dwelling on Gray Avenue for 3750 dollars.
Five day engagement at the Palace Theatre ends tonight with Pili raf Ze Will Rogers on screen in a new wise cracking role. The show features a Tarzan style dance with Conchita Montenegro and a jail twist. Bob Steele in South of Santa Fe returns Saturday with a western tale. Also on the bill are Fighting With Kit Karson chapter ten Mickey Mouse and a Scrappy cartoon.
The Capitol Theatre presents a two film bill with Richard Dix and Irene Dunne in Stingaree and Chester Morris with Mae Clarke in Lets Talk It Over. Andy Devine leads the supporting cast as the programs continue this week. Tomorrow the bill continues with Bette Davis in Fog Over Frisco a melodramatic mystery about international bond swindlers and murder.
Colonial Theatre management reveals tomorrow's program featuring Fighting To Live and Double Door with chapter five of the Vanishing Shadow as an extra attraction.
North end of Stephens City hosts a Saturday night event on August 4 featuring a pie eating contest music and various cats. Beneficiary is the Improved Order of Redmen. Admission details listed as 8-1-3-2t.
Executors of David F. Yost announce a sale on August 4 at 11 A M in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia. Items include Oak roll top desk bed sofa chairs gold watches a Buick Sedan 1927 model engine number 1961024 five shares Stark Car Coupler Corp five shares Farmers & Merchants Not Bank stock plus small chest of drawers and mirror. Cash terms.
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