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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1933

Page

4

The Evening Star Advertising Rates and Policies

The Evening Star includes publication details and pricing for subscriptions by mail and carrier. Advertising rates cover classified notices memorials display ads and transient space with deadlines and contract options. National reps are listed for Devine Tenney Corp in major cities.

Devine Tenney Corp New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines Atlanta

Psalm 23 Quoted Verse In Mixed Text

Fragmentary lines present Psalm 23 verse content in mixed language. The text references the Lord as shepherd and themes of guidance, mercy, and dwelling in the house of the Lord forever, with scattered phrases about Christ and praise.

Mystery Tales in the Fredericksburg Paper Lure Readers

The article compares real life crime to detective fiction as it recounts the capture of Harvey Bailey, a famed American desperado linked to the Urschel kidnapping. It notes Bailey’s possible role as a machine gunner in the Kansas City officers shooting and praises the deduction leading to his arrest near Urschel’s home.

Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star Conan Doyle Edgar Wallace Harvey Bailey Urschel Kansas City Bailey Sherlock Holmes Dr. Watson

Futile War Argument The Gas and Shotgun Debate

Correspondence between the United States and Germany during World War I reveals protests over poison gas first used in 1915 and disputes over shotguns. Washington rejected shotgun complaints while warning retaliation if Allied troops were disciplined, underscoring war’s brutal reality.

Richmond Germany Kaiser Berlin Washington

Work and Leisure in the Pursuit of Self-Improvement

John W. Davis defends the forty hour week and argues eight hours minimum. He notes many will use extra time for self-government, reading, and study. Night schools and trade schools fill in lean times, showing a strong impulse for self-improvement amid varying prosperity.

New York Times John W. Davis Europe E News Belenty

Peaches Reach New York Markets and Other Local Highlights

A year ago note shows Virginia peaches now selling in New York at 1 75 a bushel. Winchester playgrounds draw many families while Emma Howard Wight questions if men idolize wives. Governor Smith’s plan for presidency discussed as New York fruit men visit Shenandoah orchards. Fire Prevention Week set in October across Virginia. deer hunting banned in West Virginia. Fifty years back shipbuilders and bank figures featured in local life.

Virginia New York Winchester Lewis M. Allen Wartrenton C. W. Galloway Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Emma Howard Wight Star Alfred E. Smith United States Shenandoah-Cumberland-Potomac Charles Curtis London Gene Tunney Old Dominion

War Chest yard party and upcoming Gore picnic noted

A yard party was held last night to raise funds for the War Chest. Gore Modern Woodmen of America expect a record crowd for their annual picnic this coming Saturday.

War Chest Fund Gore Modern Woodmen of America

President Roosevelt Scouts Camp In Drizzling Rain

In a drizzling rain President Roosevelt motored across New York State to visit the Ten-Mile River Camp near the Pennsylvania border where New York City Boy Scouts are mobilized. Mrs Roosevelt stayed behind to welcome Four-H Club Girls invited to Hyde Park.

President Roosevelt Ten-Mile Boy Scout Camp New York Roosevelt New York State Boy Scouts New York City Ten-Mile River Pennsylvania Hyde Park

Gandhi Breaks Fast After Release From Custody

Poona India August 23 Mahatma Gandhi ends an eight day fast after unconditional release from custody. He protested government denial of privileges to campaign for untouchables and would have been released if his illness worsened.

Associated Press Poona India Mahatma Gandhi

American Loses In Golf Match

York Pa’s David Nes loses to a Scottish opponent in a golf match at Carnoustie Scotland on August 23 as reported by the Associated Press. Nes represents American golf in a international pairing.

Associated Press Carnoustie Scotland David Nes York

Country Club entrant eliminated in GB boys open

The only American in the boys open championship at Great Britain, representing Country Club, was knocked out in his first match 4 and 2 by R. C. Ross of Fettes College.

Country Club Great Britain R. C. Ross Fettes College

Quotations In Apple Market From Associated Press

Apple market reports show steady quotations for 8 cars in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Prices listed for Wealthies and Cobblers across regions. meanwhile Mrs. Charles H Consolvo of Baltimore and Clarke County is reported in satisfactory condition after a Memorial Hospital operation.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Dept. Aeri New Jersey Pennsylvania New Jersey Cobblers Long Island Charles H Consolvo Baltimore and Clarke County Memorial Hospital

Kidnapping Twist in Daytona Beach Road House

Ted and Sally chase a deadly secret surrounding millionaire John Kemble Proctor. A blond associate Goldie Slattery is spotted at a Daytona Beach road house as Ted disguises a rescue plan using a distraction to seize Slattery and recover Sally, with Proctor’s schemes looming.

Sally Whit Follis Proctor Vitelli Ted Fred Proctor Viteli Umn Goldie Slattery Constantine Road House Slattery Daytona Beach

Will of A. H. Miller Leaves $60,000 Estate to Heirs

The late Winchester merchant A H Miller's will, dated 1929 and probated here, sets a $60,000 estate for seven children and a daughter in law. It names William R Miller as executor and creates a trust funded by $22,000 and two North Loudoun street houses for three daughters, with final residue shared among all children.

A. H. Miller Winchester Corporation Clerk William Rea Miller W. R. Miller Edith Miller Joseph Peter Miller North Braddock Street Shenandoah Valley National Bank A. H. Miller, Jr North Loudoun Street J. P. Miller Ginnie Adler Miller Miller A. D Henkel C. Fred Barr James P Reardon W R. Miller Charles P. McVicar George H. Heist Robert Shultz Robert Bell Edward Barr

2000 Miners Strike in Southwest Virginia

Norton Virginia August 22 More than 2000 miners in Lee county walked out today over differences tied to a new unionization movement in the St Charles field. Nearly all of the St Charles field joined the walkout while about 9000 miners in the Virginia field stayed at work claiming strong union support for the first time amid National Recovery legislation. The strike described as the first in the Southwest Virginia coal fields history.

Norton Lee County St. Charles Field Virginia Southwest Virginia

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Laboratory

Precipitation over the past 24 hours ended 8 a.m. is 0.27 inches. August to date 2.53 inches. year to date 27.31 inches. Average annual rainfall in the 20 year record is 84.63 inches. average monthly rainfall by month is listed with figures for May through December.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Sheriff Sale Notice in Frederick County

By virtue of an execution in the case Fred H. Winkfield vs Frank Swartz I will offer for sale at public auction in E L Henrys barn on the Valley Pike at 10 oclock a m Friday September 1 1933 the following property of the defendant to wit 1 Frigidaire Motor Coils and show case 1 meat block Terms of sale Cash A J Wigginton Deputy Sheriff H L McCann Sheriff Frederick County 8-21-101

Fred H. Winkfield Frank Swartz E. L. Henry Valley Pike A. J. Wigginton H. L. McCann Frederick County Ira Ritter I. N. Painter Virginia Stephens City Canterbury Road Guernsey

Public sale of tombstones and equipment in Winchester

By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia the executrix of G Reginald Haines deceased offers at public auction June 24 1933 at Valley Marble and Granite Works 15 East Cork Street Winchester VA 10:00 AM marble granite stock including 20 imported and domestic tombs and markers machinery tools and office fixtures plus a 1931 Studebaker sedan Cash terms. no removal until paid. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.

Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Anna Brand Haines Reginald Haines Valley Marble and Granite Works East Cork Street Studebaker G. Reginald Haines Duvall and Dunn

Yard Party at Green Way Church Hosted by Ever-Ready Class

An Ever-Ready Class yard party is announced for Saturday night August 22, 2021 at Green Way Church. The event invites community members to join activities and fellowship starting evening hours.

Greenway Church

Notice to debtors to settle with J. Joe Sullivan

Bankruptcy notice directs all alleged creditors to come forward and settle with J. Joe Sullivan immediately. Parties are urged to respond promptly to resolve the matter.

J. Joe Sullivan

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