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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1931
Page
4
A fragmented church oriented notice from the Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia mentions Christ for All and a dated devotional line with a Bible proverb urging restraint on boasting for tomorrow.
The Christmas seal, part of American holiday routines since 1907, funds tuberculosis care. Proceeds support hospitals and clinics for patients and families nationwide, sustaining health services and welfare through a season of giving.
New York Times recounts remarkable striped bullhead and Doras spinosissimus tales told by fish culturists. A Doras spinosissimus reportedly scampered across a Philadelphia Academy floor and an owner claimed his basement fish gamboled and hid in a wood pile. The anecdotes spark debate over imagination versus science among fish culturists.
Bluefield Sunset News critiques a rotagravure showing four well-dressed people toasting the unemployed at a New York event. The piece argues the image and caption highlight discomfort, suggesting direct aid to jobless individuals would be more meaningful than such a charity social.
The State Roads Commission of Maryland plans to post 5,000 signs on highways warning pedestrians to walk on the left facing oncoming traffic. The move aims to reduce fatalities from street accidents as school campaigns have cut deaths in the past. A thrift tale about a woman choosing thrift funding over immediate use is noted in a separate anecdote.
Hable's Palace shows The Spoilers on two stages built for the Paramount production. The Big Parade opens at the Palace for two days with sound effects, a landmark all talking picture about the World War and human experience. The review hails The Big Parade as a great screen document and notes its emotional range.
The Winchester motion picture houses announce advances and reviews of upcoming and current bookings. Industry program notes highlight new releases and audience reactions as twinned features dominate the week.
Warner Bros Colonial presents Ten Nights In a Bar-room a silent drama with measured dialog and strong cast. It follows a father’s descent into drunkenness and a child's faith guiding his path to redemption ending in a dramatic fight as the saloon burns.
Capitol Theatre shows Ruth Chatterton in Once a Lady a dramatic vehicle with English stars in the cast. Are These Our Children a WesRuggles Howard Estabrook drama about youth set in a high school era, praised by critics as a significant film subject.
Bruce Durand visits Lois Corbin at her home after learning she is nervous and ill away from family. Mrs. Corbin, busy with Lois, circulates to fetch Bruce and arrange a private moment for an apology and explanation.
Berryville Virginia CHOICE yellow top corn offered at 2.60 per 350 pounds. Corn available while supplies last and hauled by truck. H. B. Whiting advertises the sale from Berryville.
Virgin E Clough 35 of Bluemont was reindicted for murder by a Loudoun Circuit Court special grand jury after the death of Clayton Littleton 29 of Bluemont from a gunshot wound at his sister’s home. The shooting followed a fight in which Littleton was wounded in the abdomen and died after months of illness. Trial set for January 6 with defense by Mayor Charles Harrison and Senator Cecil Connor. Commonwealth's Attorney John Galleher to prosecute.
An advertorial claims Rat Die kills rats and mice without odor. It targets pantry, kitchen, cellar, and chicken houses in two sizes 50 cent and 75 cent, 3 oz and 6 oz. It urges purchase from local dealers and guarantees effectiveness.
An advertisement suggests chewing Pepso-Ginger after eating to aid digestion and relieve gases. If it fails to help within two minutes, the druggist will refund the money. Baker's Drug Store promotes this remedy and hints at national optimism about future wartime success.
By virtue of an execution in my hands in the case of K. W Adams vs. H. R. Triplett I will offer for sale in front of the County Court in Winchester Virginia on May December 21 at 10 o'clock the following property One Plymouth Sedan Automobile 1930 model Terms cash. December 10 91 A J WIGGINTON Deputy Sheriff
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