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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1933
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery, memorials and cards of thanks prices, and display advertising costs. It notes deadlines for display ads by 10 A M and mentions national ad reps in major cities. The text is a typified local newspaper rate card.
A brief religious note emphasizes the Christian belief that prayers aligned with God's will are heard and answered, citing the verse 1 John 5 14. The text frames trust in divine responsiveness and guidance for believers seeking aligned requests.
The Roanoke World News reports United States Senator Harry F Byrd won a landslide over Republican Henry A Wise in the November 7 general election. Byrd’s official vote was 119,377 to 44,648, a 74,729 vote margin, carrying 97 of 100 counties and all but a few precincts in his home counties. The article notes the canvass by the State Legislature after January and cites factors shaping the result including party dynamics and past races.
The piece notes Senator Byrd’s strong 1930s support for recovery measures and his broad ties to the Roosevelt administration. It highlights his statewide win in the unexpired Swanson term, minus Carroll Grayson and Floyd counties, and warns opponents aspiring to unseat him next year.
One year after a $12 000 verdict in Malone's case Fred Harper of Lynchburg will speak at Ellis's memorial rites. Virginia politics discuss potential extra sessions and tax cuts loom for 1929. Miss Louisa Glass of Clarke County funds Winchester Memorial Hospital for Clark County needy patients.
Present and past rainfall figures show none in the last 24 hours and none for December to date. Year to date at Winchester Research Laboratory stands at 36.28 inches, with a 20-year average of 34.53 inches. Monthly averages range from January 2.36 inches to December 2.37 inches.
Mr and Mrs Carson Dettra of Winchester were Sunday guests at the home of Mrs Sperry, the latter's father, in Middletown Virginia on December 2.
The column lists residents and guests visiting Culpeper and nearby areas including Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Feiser Miss Etta Everett of Chevy Chase Md Mr. Richard Romack of Fort Meyer and families at various homes Also mentions Edna Dinges Virginia Peery Marvin Robinson Clarence Walker and others with health progress and local activities including a State Educational Association Convention in Richmond and Thanksgiving visits
Bracetown Virginia residents Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Purcell and sons Ward and Clark recently drove to Baltimore. Andy Whitacre and his wife visited Welter White and family in Hayfield on Tuesday.
Lizetta, newly back from Tropica Beach, settles into a quiet New York City apartment she shares with her mother’s memory. She plans to comfort herself and Lolly the orphaned girl, while avoiding social obligations and studying how to proceed with her life.
Rev and Mrs Thomas Morgan hosted guests Sunday. Mrs Andy Whitacre and others form the committee for the Christmas entertainment at the Methodist Episcopal Church South on Christmas night. Corrie Swimley visited Springcroft Farm in Stephenson Virginia on Wednesday. Alamos Ashwood and Stephenson residents called at the parsonage Tuesday evening.
The Winchester Ministerial Association plans a Monday morning gathering at 10 30 in the Handley Library building. Rev Dr Luther A Thomas will lead the worship period.
Public auction to sell 89 acre Gainesboro District farm in Frederick County Virginia on December 23 1933 at noon in front of Winchester Court House. Buyer pays one third cash and two annual installments with bonds deed of trust and fire insurance required. Trustee J M Steck. auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.
Reports say movie star Joan Crawford and actor Franchot Tone are visiting Tone's parents in the west while engagement rumors persist. Friends expect a marriage soon after Crawford receives her final divorce decree from Douglas Fairbanks Jr in April. Tone has recently been Crawford's frequent leading man in a new film.
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