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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
4
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Fragmentary religious text cites Panb 119 and John 15 7 asking followers to abide in Christ and let his words dwell within. The passage emphasizes prayer aligned with divine will and steadfast faith.
Senator Byrd in Washington rejects boycott as a weapon to advance the National Recovery Act. General Hugh S. Johnson agrees, warning that intimidation and violence would spoil the recovery drive. The stance aligns with Alfred E. Smith’s radio call against threats and coercion. Public support for the NRA remains strong as leaders condemn forceful tactics.
Federal investigators report at least 250 horses doped at tracks in Chicago and the South this year. Ten turfmen face indictments for violations of the Harrison narcotic act as part of a broad scandal involving owners managers trainers and track employees.
An Iowa farmer cultivates a 30 acre field with 14,000 walnut trees for his daughter. Forestry estimates anticipate 8,000 surviving trees in 40 years worth 160000 dollars in timber. Nuts could yield 1000 dollars annually, though cautious planners note the common rule of doubling costs and halving receipts.
One year ago Winchester witnessed a solar eclipse viewed through smoked glass as B M Carter Frederick County farmer died in Stephens City. Yankees led AL with .705 while Phillies were .615. G Reginald Haines directs Boy Scout fundraising in Winchester.
Precipitation data shows none in the past 24 hours ending 8 am. August to date 5.28 inches, year to date 30.06 inches. The Winchester Research Laboratory 20 year average is 34.53 inches per year. Monthly averages listed as January 2.36, February 2.70, March 2.70, April 8.11, May 7.3, June 8.1, July 3.45, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37 inches.
The Public Works Administration transfers 70 million dollars to the War Department for rivers and harbors on 90 projects nationwide. This lump sum adds to 43 million for flood control and prior allocations of 11.5 and 14.158 million for upper Mississippi and Missouri river channel work to Sioux City. Army engineers say the fund yields about 40,000 man-years of employment for a year.
Reports from Trento indicate seven climbers died in Dolomites incidents over two days. The victims include five Germans with one woman, a Czech, and an Italian priest, all identified in casualty notices.
In Stillwell Oklahoma August 31 Reverend W E Rockett of Sallislaw says eastern hill dwellers view the NRA Blue Eagle as a spiritual mark of a beast that will descend and destroy the world. He cites Revelations as the basis for the doctrine and reports merchants note threats to boycott products bearing the emblem.
A rare creature resembling both an antelope and a camel, Syndyoce ras cooki, from the last pre glacial period, is mounted for display at Morrill Museum, University of Nebraska.
Mrs. Strother Sherman, Miss Mary Serman and Miss Myra Payne spent Tuesday shopping in Washington and were luncheon guests of Miss Ida Krider.
Sally, under threat from poisoned darts, investigates while guard figures patrol the Proctor residence. She and Ted plan to trap Vitelli, suspecting Proctor and weighing motives as night confrontation looms. Sally clears her path to uncover the truth about Old Man Proctor.
The Greeks and Romans knew marionette shows. Movable puppets appear in Egyptian and Turian tombs, likely children's dolls, with little evidence of puppet drama. The earliest puppet form developed in India.
Trustees announce a public auction of a 99 acre farm in Frederick County near Vaucluse. The property includes a seven room stone and frame residence with out buildings and is adjoining N E Daugherty and Mrs Mattie V Pangle. Sale set for September 30 1933 at Winchester Court House at noon. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insured buildings. Auctioneers Duvall & Mrnn.
Several banks announce closure on September 4 1933 a legal holiday. Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co will reopen Tuesday September 5 1933 with paper maturing on the holiday payable then.
Public auction set for 10 a m Thursday September 7 1933 at Woodstock Lane residence of the late James N Carr. Household effects include furniture bedding kitchenware appliances tools and building moving apparatus plus timber lumber blocks stone and sand. Cash terms. removal only after payment. Duvall Dunn acting as auctioneers.
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