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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star printed in Winchester Virginia outlines publication details including associations with Morning News, The Weekly News, The Weekly Times and the Associated Press. It lists subscription prices by mail and carrier and advertising rates for classified and display ads with deadlines and minimum charges.
A Roanoke paper notices many churchgoers on Sundays while others skip services for various leisure activities. August vacations affect pastors but supply preachers fill the pews, and the city is described as a safer, better place with active churches and voices to listen to.
Census figures show US marriages dropping to 7.9 per thousand in 1932 from 8.5 in 1931, based on a 124.6 million population estimate. Despite fewer weddings, 981,759 couples married, while separations fell 12.7 percent from 1931.
A newspaper man notes Washington resembles a Miami style land boom with crowds flooding the city. He describes streets packed with people and a rush of public business as a vast urban congestion.
The text notes the Department of Commerce Building as the busiest spot and heart of the nation's economic system. It states that two of every five calls in the city go there and that nearly every important American businessperson moves through its corridors.
William H. Painter dies after a prolonged illness. The brief notice notes his passing and the family’s sorrow, with no additional details provided.
Hugh Armel of Berryville was instantly killed when a huge log fell on him. Frederick County School Board plans to erect new buildings at Welltown and Branson. One of the largest apples yields is expected in the Shenandoah Potomac Cumberland belt. Harding 2 cent stamps go on sale tomorrow at the local Post Office.
Fifteen years ago Winchester and Frederick county residents were to learn food saving. Wartime reports note American and British armies clashing with the Huns. Both houses of Congress favored war time prohibition. Virginia’s compulsory education law now applies to children aged 8 to 12.
Officials discuss keeping Shenandoah National Park conservation camps open through winter after Director Robert Fechner visits the area. He notes no decision yet but calls it feasible and praises the storm recovery. Bureau records show winter driving losses were minimal in 1931-32 and even lower this year.
Banks announce closure Monday September 4 1933 a legal holiday. All paper maturing that date may be paid on Tuesday September 5 1933. Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co issue notices with named presidents and cashiers.
Travel in the Roanoke World News shows wide storm damage across the Valley of Virginia and surrounding areas. Crops bent, corn four feet tall with limited ears, a large locust uprooted at Winchester, awnings torn, and transport chaos as travelers recall being stranded offshore and farmers seek salvage.
About 5,000 people attended the Ebenezer Old School Baptist Association’s 105th annual session in Luray with delegates from Winchester and Frederick County. The event, held under a roof for the first time, ran Friday to Monday as Elder John R Harrison of South Arkansas delivered the closing sermon to both auditorium and surrounding observers.
The Ebenezer Association, spanning New Jersey New York Delaware and Carolina plus Washington, includes churches in Madison Page Rockingham Fauquier Warren and Rappahannock counties. It plans a next year meeting at Mill Creek Church in Page county. Its age is 105 years, with Ketoctin as its closest rival in Page county at 167 meetings.
Labor Department study of 51 cities shows overall food prices rose 8 percent June 15 to July 15 but only 2 percent in August. Retail costs back to February 1932 levels and 18 percent above April 1932. Of 42 commodities, 32 higher, 8 lower, 2 unchanged. increases seen in 46 of 41 export cities.
Sally wrestles with overlapping motives as Proctor, Vitelli, and Vitelli’s circle swirl around Goldie Slattery’s murder and the kidnapping plot. A nighttime prowler and a hidden weapon raise the stakes while Ted’s trap plan looms, forcing Sally to choose a safe vantage point from which to watch the perilous drama unfold.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. shows none. August to date totals 5.28 inches, year to date 30.06 inches. The Winchester Research Laboratory cites a 20 year average of 3.53 inches for monthly rainfall with January 2.36, February 2.0, March 2.70, April 11, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 3.45, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.5, December 2.37 inches.
The Rev. Dr. J Gray McAllister of Richmond is elected chairman of the program committee and platform manager for the next Montreal N C summer assembly. He previously held both posts. Dr. McAllister teaches at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond.
Philologists claim Ancient Greek is the most perfect language ever, noting its history and global influence. The assertion frames Greek as superior among languages due to its rhetoric, structure, and long scholarly tradition.
The passage explains how blowing sand erodes rocks to dust and transforms window glass into ground glass. It notes wind driven sand can clear dirty storefronts and brick buildings, illustrating its powerful cutting action.
In sad remembrance of Virginia Gertrude Cooper infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Cooper who passed away four years ago on August 30 The heart of a mother remains tender and sorrowful as evening shadows fall on the baby's grave The parents send their loving note dated June 30 1911.
Senators William King and Patrick McCarran probe a perceived national milk combine paying dairy farmers below production cost while selling milk to consumers at high prices. They note strong-armed protection for their investigator and critique sluggish progress in federal relief agencies.
A contract bridge column notes a reader describing a pretty end play that the declarer seized to gain the lead and win the hand. The piece highlights the skillful maneuver and the resulting advantage in the deal.
In a late nine trick session North and South secure a small slam by precise discards and a key end play. East and West show balanced holdings as the declarer drives the spade and heart eliminations to reach twelve tricks.
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