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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia announces subscription rates and advertising representation. The paper notes its publication schedule and affiliations with the Associated Press and related papers.
The text calls to magnify the Lord and exalt his name together citing Psalm 34 3. It presents a devotional line prompting communal praise and adoration.
Newport News Daily Press notes Henry Ford urges every married Ford employee to raise a garden or be given land by the company. He claims those who refuse do not deserve a job, praising gardens for food security though warning farm groups may suffer if widespread. The piece discusses urban specialization and potential broader social effects.
The Christian Science Monitor notes progress toward Gandhi attending the Second Round Table Conference. Gandhi has moderated demands on land tax reform in Gujarat and may accept arbitration by a high court judge to settle Gandhi Irwin era disputes. A London attendance would bolster the Indian constitutional effort.
The text recalls tobacco used as currency in 1619 by Virginia’s Assembly, with tobacco sent to ports to exchange for finery. It notes parsons were often paid in tobacco and its value fluctuated, sometimes requiring large quantities to cover basic needs in lean years.
A special service is announced for Sunday evening August 30 at Mount Olive United Brethren Church near Hayfield. The Gore Christian Endeavor Society will perform at 7 o'clock, followed by preaching at 8 p.m. The Gore singers will sing quartets solos and other songs in both services.
A sizable turnout gathered for the meeting, with attendees arriving from Pveinity and nearby areas. Organizers reported strong participation and discussion on the key agenda items.
Funeral services for Mrs Deal Carbaugh wife of H R Carbaugh were held in Stephens City Virginia with Rev James K Cadwalder of the Lutheran Church Edinburg officiating Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery Many floral tributes noted She was a daughter of J O Deal of North Carolina a Lenore Rhyne College and Harrisonburg State Teachers College graduate Survived by husband daughter Betty 27 months old and siblings George Deal Mrs J R McDuffie Mrs Edward Cline and Mrs C R Funk Funeral attendees came from North Carolina Virginia and Martinsburg West Virginia
Members of the Winchester Gun Club in Abe Virginia lament the death of James A Anderson a long time organizer and key figure in local shooting sports. Anderson a native of High View Hampshire County West Virginia was a promoter with Winchester Arms Company and a respected professional trap shooter.
Hollywood decided not to screen the novel Queer People which lampoons the film colony. Producer Howard Hughes had spent more than $100,000 on a proposed film adaptation of the book.
Orphaned sisters Nita and Natalie Dudley head for New York seeking opportunity. Nita borrows money to fund the trip and enlists Natalie’s employer, while Natalie frets over secrecy and motive. Nita then pursues a meeting with radio crooner Billy Lane, enduring delays and a glossy office scene before Lane appears.
In early weeks in New York Nita meets Billy Lane and his trio but fails to connect as he ignores her. She dreams big on a radio career while Natalie observer and the roommates face steep living costs and chilly Greenwich Village streets.
The text notes attempts to create entertainment content facing opposition from other producers and internal doubts about obtaining satisfactory players. It references Hughes and prior reports of industry resistance to the plan.
Mount Hebron Church of the Brethren hosts its annual home coming and all day service on Sunday August 30. Featuring former pastors and notable speakers from the United Brethren Conference including Phillipe president of the college Wade Miller and Ruebush with musicians. The Maugrertown church choir will contribute a musical program and dinner is served on the grounds without charge.
The Louisville Times notes Mr. Wrigley’s wealth stems from smartly manufacturing a product with a lasting foothold in the market.
A public sale of household furniture is set for Monday August 31 at 11 A M at Cook's Garage one mile 6 of Winchester on Valley Pike. Items include Reed and sofa suites marble stand dining group beds bureaus lamps piano sewing machine Maytag washer fridge and kitchenware. Cash before property moved. A G Swanson auctioneer.
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