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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia lists publication details and affiliations with Morning News Item and other weeklies. It includes Associated Press policy and subscription rates across mail and carrier options.
A religious excerpt cites Philippians 2 3 urging humility and regard for others above self. The verse emphasizes not acting from strife or vanity but valuing others with lowliness of mind.
The League of Nations adopts a vague five member commission to study Manchuria but cannot investigate causes or enforce treaties. Ad journment to January 25 signals the League’s inability to act decisively. China and Japan urged to avoid escalating the dispute while direct talks remain allowed.
Richmond editors argue the General Assembly should limit heavy truck and bus traffic on state highways. They contend current law lacks authority and worsened road wear demands action to protect safety and economy, predicting future dedicated freight arteries while noting restrictions are needed now.
The Newport News Daily Press reports tariff shifts by Hoover affecting two commodities rising and five falling, signaling changes in trade costs and consumer prices. The article notes policy moves from Washington and outlines potential market impact.
The President opposes tariff revisions and faces embarrassment as the Tariff Commission studies rates and trade balances. The Senate requests a portion of the work while the commission drives the rest. The Hawley Smoot tariff has caused global reprisals and loss of customers, raising questions about independence before the 1932 election.
The Southeastern Commercial College opened its first business school session in the Hable building at Loudoun and Boscawen streets with local students. Mrs. Edna Isenhour of Danville Va supervises and registrar, with Miss Katherine Harper of Florence S C as principal.
At a national committee meeting the Republicans recommended boosting Virginia I s delegation from the 15 last convention to nine districts plus three at large. The plan would offset reapportionment losses and reward 1928 GOP support. Virginia officials including C Bascom Slemp and M M Caldwell attended.
The Winchester motion picture houses announce advances and reviews of upcoming and current bookings. Local cinephiles can expect program notes, star appearances, and picks guiding selections this season.
Mount Williams Va Dec 16 friends of Mr William Williams regret to hear of his paralysis last Tuesday evening and wish him a speedy recovery. The column records several local visits and family updates including the Fauver move and a measles illness, with a Sunday night song service at the public school house.
Bell of Winchester spent Monday with Myrtle Crowser's mother. Mrs. Harry Smithey visited her daughter near Fawcetts Gap last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White of near Winchester were in the community Sunday evening. Harry Serrin moved from Kibler's to Annie Orndorff's house near the school.
Camden Arkansas reports that a severe tornado destroyed the First Methodist Church after the local board of stewarts renewed a $25,000 tornado insurance policy. The policy had been kept a week prior to the disaster.
Warner Bros. presents a Capitol screening of Are These Our Children a Radio Production worthwhile for parents and high schoolers. The film stars Eric Linden Rochelle Hudson Arline Judge Ben Alexander and Roberta Gale with a cast under 20 delivering a stark portrayal of youth temptations and urban conditions.
Universal drama Homicide Squad opens at the Colonial depicting an underworld gang led by Louie Grenado. Leo Carrillo delivers a superb dialect filled performance while Mary Brian and Noah Beery provide strong support as a police captain and lead cast member.
Hable's Palace presents The Big Parade now in sound at the Palace today and tomorrow. MGM reissues with complete talking recordings adding gunfire roars aircraft thunder and comic bits, enhancing the silent epic acclaimed as cinema’s greatest gift.
Lois and Bruce reconcile after a breakup caused by Arlene. Bruce confesses his mistakes and asks for trust while Lois forgives and accepts an engagement ring. Mrs Corbin welcomes Bruce at lunch as the pair plan a future together, awaiting clarity on family concerns.
A vintage ad promotes Pepso-Ginger chews to aid digestion after meals. It claims to stimulate the stomach neutralize acids and absorb gases. If relief does not occur within two minutes a druggist will issue a refund.
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