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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
4
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A religious verse emphasizes a request for inner renewal. The text invokes Psalm 51 10 asking for a clean heart and a right spirit within. It frames a spiritual renewal motif tied to Christian devotion.
The parents of Dr. C. E. Scott and his wife of Holyoke Mass mourn their missionaries slain by Chinese brigands. They declare the blood of the martyrs seeds for the church and oppose demanding apologies, praising Christian stance in loss and urging universal Christlike peace.
The piece argues that earlier generations held parents responsible for discipline while modern parents shift duties to schools and society. It contends children lack home guidance and that schools churches must teach early virtues to prevent harmful street knowledge, though society bears collective responsibility for welfare.
A respected New York thinker and scholar has died. He was praised for his precise logical approach and lasting influence on scientific and philosophical thought. His work shaped public understanding and inspired future generations of researchers.
The text mentions Sula and 11,000 Virgin Mary figures claimed to rest in a Cologne church. It also notes Friar Tuck as chaplain and steward to Robin Hood and recalls the three Greek column orders: Ionic Doric and Corinthian.
Dr Theo bald Smith led work at the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research that cured Texas fever by removing ticks from cattle. His experiments supported immunity from vaccination with prepared serum and anticonotoxin advances saving thousands of children from diphtheria.
One year ago a pageant titled Bethlehem was to be staged by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Middletown. The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church announced plans for an elaborate Christmas entertainment. Admiral Byrd planned a second South Pole expedition with Paul Siple of Erie Pa to accompany him as biologist and Boy Scout representative. The Girls Athletic Association reviewed its year’s work. Twelve bus lines in 14 states merged to form the Atlantic Greyhound Line Inc with a charter from the State Corporation Commission in Richmond. Massachusetts Congressman William Raynor was killed in a Bolling Field crash, four others also died. embossed red apple licenses featured on city autos. A large choir would sing a cantata at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South with Professor McIinee directing. Ray and Lester Pangle returned from hunting on Little North Mountain describing an attack by a wildcat. Walter Crabtree, linked to Romney Va killings, faces charges tied to moonshine fueled zeal.
J S Wilson Jr & Co of Baltimore offers 650000 of Security Cement and Lime bonds at six and one eighth percent with Loring A Cover as vice president and treasurer and William B Carson as director. Dr Frederick A Cook's pole discovery claim is repudiated by his backer who says he fooled us all. Miss Mary Esther Metz of Stoufferstown marries Charles M Andrews of this city. Fred W Walters of Norfolk and a local native wed ve M Jenks of Mannington. Auctioneering firm Duvall and Dun has many demands for its services.
San Francisco reports a festive plan as Chief Officer Trask arranges to float canned tomato soup from the Mariposa to Niafoon in the Gangas for the Christmas meal. The island’s mail can tradition lends the name to its shores. Nearby, a Hutchinson man drives cows 25 miles to Castleton, and back in 30 hours. Deer Christmas Party in Philadelphia hosts dogs at Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals with a tree and treats, aiming to spark adoptions among 30 canines. Patrols in Portland report a slippery freeze after rain. a driver skids and a passenger is injured. Chicago notes an 8,088 drop in child population over 24 years, amid national trends linked to higher living standards. A funeral honors Harry Batter, 48, radical agitator, who died in a gasoline explosion and wished his friends to carry out his final wish.
Fragmentary report mentions a death connected to the Haymarket riot nearly fifty years past and burial in Deodhana with ashes to be laid in graves.
College Park residents cheer as University of Maryland hosts the annual Food Ball dance. Admission is by food only and last night the event collected 3000 pounds of food for needy persons.
An English scientist states male toads carry dormant egg producing apparatus and can be transformed into females by operation, yielding all male offspring. The article also notes the dam project describing the boulder as the largest concrete block ever attempted.
In a tense night battle, U boats near a convoy are hunted by sub chasers M206 M207 and M208. A destroyer rams a submarine and sinks it. another U boat is destroyed after a long depth charge chase. Tony’s unit struggles with a failing cable and the doomed crew end their lives as their submarine sinks a mile down.
Rainfall figures show 0.88 inches since December to date and year to date 36.00 inches. A 21 year average from Winchester Research Laboratory lists monthly totals with January 2.41 inches through December 2.34 inches, highlighting overall variability across months.
Shenandoah M Company manager Herbert Schutte returns from Chevrolet's Detroit dealers convention held at the Masonic Temple with a banquet at the Statler Hotel. The event showcased the 1935 Master Deluxe and Standard models and new trucks, noting Chevrolet’s sales leadership in Frederick County in 1933 and plans for economy and value.
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