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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
4
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A brief credit notice states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and re publish all AP news dispatches whether credited or not and all local news published in the paper.
A religious quotation states that the peace of God which passes all understanding will guard hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, referencing Philippians chapter 4 verse 7. The fragment reads as a devotional line likely from a church or Christian publication.
Beauty contests have spread through the Shenandoah Valley with many towns promoting local events. New Market hosted a contest a week ago and Boyce held one this week with thirty eight contestants. audiences enjoy the pageantry while promoters profit from the publicity and promotions.
Local music lovers urged The Chanters to present their Christmas cantata for the third year in Winchester. Despite two packed houses last Christmas, the group will rehear the story here as Staunton and Hagerstown plans are shelved. The Winchester community, proud of this musical organization, praised hours of practice and fine performance.
The item explains contagion as the transfer of disease from person to person directly or indirectly, and infection as disease spread through the atmosphere or water. It notes the butcher bird gets its name from impaling prey on thorns, and defines a char-a-banc as a European sight-seeing bus.
Anticipation builds for both matinee and night shows at Capitol Theatre tomorrow. The program, described as a rare musical and spiritual treat, urges patrons to arrive early to secure good seats and notes the extra half hour of waiting will be worthwhile.
A literary survey traces the old maids as a vanished race and notes social shifts from silent spinsterhood to outspoken independence. Emancipation, industrial equality, and better economic roles for women reduce stigma and fuel feminist progress as sentimentalists critique the change.
Great Falls Grange will install Midletown Grange officers on the second Friday in January. The event marks a formal handover of duties within the local agricultural society.
A note recalls Samuel M. Chiles being named Frederick County assessor ten years ago. A young bridal couple from the county, whose names are withheld, spent the night in a large local hotel and got lost the next morning, only finding their way out in the afternoon.
Twenty five years ago Miss Ethel N Bageant wed William H Peery in a major Rest section social event. Miss Ethel Smoke becomes bride of Dr Amos Westwater of Martinsburg WV. A lost stick in leaf design set with emeralds diamonds and pearls offered with liberal reward at The Star office. Ice skaters take advantage of frozen ponds in the vicin
Shirley Temple, hailed as the year’s sensation, stars in Bright Eyes at the Palace Theatre starting Christmas Day for a three day engagement. The film, written by Butler and Burke and adapted by Conselman, features a Pasadena Christmas tale with a new song On the Good Ship Lollipop by Whiting and Clare.
After a millennium ban, Japanese authorities permit women to ascend Mount Omine. The move ends a long-standing restriction linked to Shinto tradition, enabling all visitors to access the sacred site and its religious heritage.
Leila, 22, the protective sister, wrestles with her sister Elizabeth’s letter and a chaotic household led by Aunt Minnie. As she hides with Jane the scotties, she contemplates a drastic move but resists, torn between temper and responsibility. The scene sets a tense April day in a sprawling old estate.
Present and past rainfall data show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 p m. December to date shows .88 inches, year to date 36.00 inches. Average yearly total from 21 years of Winchester Laboratory records is 34.71 inches with monthly averages ranging from 1.97 to 3.94 inches.
A reporter and an officer recount a man parking on the sidewalk at the plaza corner on East Boscawen Street. He received a ticket. Chief C W Hollis explains the white line marks the parking boundary and the man apologizes, noting age and being a visitor.
Mrs. John I. Sloat organizes a musical program for Margaret Collins Denny and Young Christian Bible classes at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. The 9 45 Sunday session features carols, solos, and an address by Mrs. J H Light with gifts to baskets for outreach.
Edith8 Draper of Hagerstown Maryland won the Westinghouse Word Contest conducted through The Star. She will receive a Westinghouse radio as advertised, with hundreds of replies and a close margin over the next winner.
The article notes Charlottetown in Prince Edward Island as Canada’s birthplace, emphasizing its historic significance and national identity.
Capon Bridge West Virginia churches and school plan a community Christmas service in the school auditorium on Monday night December 24. Residents are asked to bring presents to be registered and distributed that night to friends and relatives. E C Fletcher dies after long illness at his son’s home. He leaves four sons Albert Lee Roy and Earl and a daughter Madeline Whitlock. Burial at Ebenezer followed a funeral service. Mrs J T Funkhouser returns home after gallstone surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Albert Lovett L C Haines and Dorothy attend a birthday dinner for Mrs
The Needlework Guild donated 53 pairs of underwear to pupils at John Kerr Handley and Virginia Avenue schools this year. Under Mrs Lola P Moore supervision the two year effort supplied many underwear and hosiery to children, following last year's distributions of 62 underwear and 13 hosiery pairs.
An Indian cuckoo species is nicknamed the brain fever bird for its constant repetitive cry, a name tied to its distinctive call and local folklore.
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