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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1934
Page
4
Rates listed for subscriptions and ads include annual six and three month advance payments. Memorials and cards of thanks priced. display ads require border and 10 AM copy deadline. national reps listed in major cities.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions FORA ALL ALL FOR CHRIST and Skane tied to a festival or event with Alcatel branding. The line includes a biblical proverb citation about pride preceding destruction. No coherent dates places or participants are readable.
The piece critiques Mussolini and European leaders for promoting war a today war mindset. It argues democracies delay while autocracies push conflict and warns of a looming clash. It questions rulers who claim public support for peace yet push aggressive policies.
Washington dispatches report a forthcoming Justice Department campaign against unscrupulous lawyers who aid criminals. Backed by the American Bar Association, the effort examines court activities and bail-bond systems in major cities, while noting responsibility lies beyond shyster lawyers alone.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that character cannot be taught from books or mere words and urges adults to model worthy behavior. It argues that youth mirror adult actions, making personal responsibility crucial for a better world tomorrow.
Experts estimate about 121000000000 pounds of soil eroded from U S land each year. John Loudon Macadam gave his name to a type of road. Alfred Dreyfus was accused of divulging French state secrets to a foreign power.
An editorial argues that children imitate adults and schools must shape future citizens by adults showing enduring character. It stresses that society bears responsibility for teaching ethics and civic duty, not just educators.
Henry C. Michael three weeks old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Michael, died early Tuesday in a Winchester doctor's office during treatment. Survived by parents and siblings Vada Reva Grace Ray Billy Lloyd. service led by Rev. Spitzer, with Union Sunday School songs. burial at Berkeley Springs, W V. Pallbearers were Cleo Sirbaugh Joe Kern Junior Secriss Ralph Bowman.
Shirley Temple film Baby Take a Bow draws record crowds at Hable's Palace in Winchester and will be held over after a second showing. The cast includes James Dunn and Claire Trevor as they chase happiness amid suspicion. Patrons urged to bring children to see the adored star in this memorable picture.
A consumer ad touts instant relief from gas in stomach and bowels by taking a tablespoonful of Dare's Mentha Pepsin in hot water. For permanent relief, repeat before meals to prevent gas bloating and discomfort with claims of improved circulation and reduced drowsiness, with money back guarantee.
The Frederick County School Board invites bids for transporting pupils from Rus sell Grove Friendly Grove and Mt Williams to Mountain View. Bids must be received by September 4th. Frederick County School Board 8 28 21-142
Inspector Lee probes a campus death after Donald Reeves is found shot in his office. The missing gun and a tense marriage propel the inquiry as Lee questions Mrs. Reeves and colleagues, while reporter Blade uncovers fraught secrets surrounding the professor’s departure.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ended 8 a.m. shows none. August to date 4.62 inches. year to date 22.61 inches. Average annual rainfall for 21 years is 34.71 inches. Monthly averages range from 1.97 inches in February to 3.94 inches in May and include 2.41 in January, 2.82 in March, 3.65 in June, and 3.29 in August.
Three articles show a Denver robbery where two men seize $36000 from an armored truck. Other items note Bishop Cannon asserting reasons for government collapse, painters and paperhangers debating a code, Samuel Insull detained by Greek authorities, and Martinsburg woolen mill workers moving to end strikes.
Bettie Atkins of Rappahannock County dies from an automobile crash near Double Tollgate. Albert I. Cleary receives a Distinguished Service Cross for World War heroism. Mrs J Wilmer Biddle sails for England to visit relatives. The Winchester Concert Band to accompany firefighters to Washington for the Labor Day parade. The Graf Zeppelin plans a world journey starting from the west coast toward Lakehurst.
Ten years ago Raymond Rosenberger escaped when a traction engine ran amuck on Fishers Hill pulling heavy road equipment. An attachment was served on Luke J Chandler roadbuilding equipment on the Northwestern Grade. Rumors say Westmoreland Davis planned to run for governor in Richmond. Army fliers prepared to resume global flights with Labrador as next objective after Greenland. The Frederick County Sunday schools convention would be held at Old Bethel. Twenty five years ago J Fred Goss of the Sarah Zanes was elected first vice president of the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association in Carlisle Pa. Friendship Fire Company won 150 first prize in reel race setting fastest 37 seconds. Woodstock asked Judge T W Harrison to set a date for local option election. C E Clapp sold Rosemont stock and fruit farm near Bergville to Arthur L Warren for 100. Millers nationwide voted to raise price of four 25 cent a barrel to fund bleached wheat cases against the U S government.
FOR SALE 7 room modern bungalow with two car garage 3200 6 room dwelling on improved street 3600 7 room dwelling on large lot garage and outbuildings quick buyer 2200 Wanted to exchange equity in town property for farm Rentals two newly papered dwellings for small families See us for insurance needs We write life fire casualty and other lines God And Company Real Estate and Insurance 18 Rouss Ave
Trustees and Special Commissioners announce a public auction of a Winchester Va property on September 20 1934 at 11 a m. The two story dwelling with brick garage fronts a turnpike lot of 50 by 200 feet. Payment terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with bonds, deed of trust, and insurance. Corinne Barnett Deputy Clerk confirms bond. Brumback Auctioneer.
Notice of public auction on September 8, 1934 in Winchester Virginia for a 208 acre tract near Gore, parcel transferred from William R. Berryhill to satisfy a 1927 deed of trust. Terms require one third cash and two equal annual payments with 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and insurance. Harry R. Kern Jr. is substituted trustee.
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