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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
4
The notice states Associated Press news items are for exclusive reuse in this paper whether credited or not. It lists subscription rates: one year 3.50 in advance, six months 1.75, three months 0.90, one month 0.30. Carrier rates are higher at 4.50 for one year, 2.25 for six months, and a one month rate. Weekly rate is 4.5 to 5.5.
A religious citation from John 12 32 proclaims that Jesus said he would be lifted up to draw all people to him. The verse emphasizes salvation through Christ and invites contemplation of faith and spiritual kinship.
Durham readers heard Asheville lawyer and Senate candidate tell a Kiwanis Club audience about old mountain campaign custom. A dry county led to a staged milk pitcher gag ending when the hopeful, thirsty for a swirl of liquor, drank from a pitcher labeled milk and exclaimed, My God, what a cow.
The Alexandria Gazette urges illumination of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial on Shooter's Hill for 1932 events marking George Washington's birth bicentennial. The letter suggests flood lighting at night to rival the Capitol dome and Washington Monument, noting cost and support from local Masonic bodies.
A reader letter praises Amos for his radio humor and warm sympathy. It argues listeners seek relief and cheer at night, not gloom, and cautions against melodrama or sensational crime talk. The writer urges Amos to keep a cheery tone with Andy and the King and avoid jailhouse topics.
A note from Countryside Broadcasting describes the Pastor of the Opequon Group of Presbyterian Churches. Includes materials furnished by the Department of Country Church Work of the Presbyterian Church U.S. Richmond Virginia.
The piece argues that nations overlook children, not crops, as their asset and that moral and religious training at home and in rural churches is essential. It cites costs of crime, promotes parental leadership training, and notes a new book by Dr. Henry W. McLaughlin on religious education. A Burnt Church leadership class completed unit No.3 Old Testament with ten enrollees. seven finished and earned credit.
BLOOM VA December 11 The Friendly Grove School under Mrs Daniel Van Dam will stage a Christmas play December 22 at 8 pm all are invited Mrs Thomas B Cooper attended the State Grange convention in Winchester last week Mrs E A Richard and her daughter in law Mrs Bryan Richard were shopping in Winchester last Thursday Mrs P P Glynn called on Mrs Thomas Cooper Sunday Miss Daisy Williams is under Dr Shaffer care Friends wish her a speedy recovery Rev and Mrs E C Seastrunk and son Charles called on Mrs Thomas Cooper Tuesday evening Mrs Cooper suffered a phlebitis attack last Friday morning The St Johns Sunday School will present a Christmas program on Christmas Eve at 7 oclock all are invited
Lois Corbin, a pretty working girl, falls for Bruce Durand nephew of Chicago wealth. Arlene schemes to win him, deception sparks a confrontation with Bruce’s aunts. Bruce wrestles with loyalty to Lois while Arlene presses him as Lois leaves home and plans to return.
Mrs Daniel Van Dam Miss Annie Crabill Miss Mollie Richard and Mrs Carbaugh and family of Stephens spend Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Paul Glynn and family. There isn't so much difference between nations after all. There's Brazil burning her coffee in locomotives and we're burning it in the kitchen.
The article presents a new Vicks VapoRule plan to reduce colds costs and severity using Vicks Nose & Throat Drops alongside VapoRub. It offers a risk-free trial with refunds if not satisfied and advises preventive use to minimize nasal irritation and overall sickness.
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