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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. issues daily editions except Sundays and consolidates with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly r.
The snippet lists subscription prices and durations for periodical delivery, including one year at 3.50 and six months at 1.75, with monthly options and charges. It cites Associated Press rights and national ad reps Devine Tenney Corp in NY Des Moines and Chicago.
A devotional verse reminds readers to owe nothing to others except love and to follow the commandments against stealing coveting and to love neighbors as oneself. The quotation cites Romans chapters 13 8 and 9.
A survey by the American Woman's Association of 4000 members shows employed women and business owners in high paying jobs enjoy independence but face income cuts and job loss during hard times. Postgraduate earners reach median 4105 dollars, while pathfinders in new fields earn more yet bear greater risk. many support dependents.
The American Nature Association publishes a brief urging end to roadside billboards. A two photo spread contrasts calm southern Illinois country lanes with and without ads, arguing the latter ruin scenery and deter driving, prompting readers to demand removal.
Dorothy Dix argues for a "five cent girl" standard in colleges, urging frugal soda outings with boyfriends. Aged mothers reportedly guided courtship by feeding visiting suitors, teaching that feeding the masculine appetite could influence marriage timing.
The article quotes Ely Culbertson calling his wife the best bridge player in the world and noting his diplomatic nature. It adds a sharp aside comparing Senate actions to a game hunter remark about wild jackasses, contrasting tame behavior.
Governor Pollard begins the 1932 address to the General Assembly, outlining administration reports and a plan for 1932 to 1934. He signals decisions on education, teacher retirement, election code changes, motor carrier taxation, and county government reform, with studies guiding and some clashes with boards. The Walters collection in Baltimore is noted as a major U.S. art repository.
State Chamber of Commerce and highway safety committee urges Virginia cities to mark all street intersections on principal roads. The report cites higher hazards at intersections, notes high speed rural traffic and tourism, and calls for warning signs and decisive markings on side roads and main thoroughfares to reduce deadly accidents.
Lois confronts jealousy as Bruce spends time with Sybil Morse at the lakeside spot. Margaret advises a bold move while Sybil pursues a future married life with her mother’s plans. Bruce reflects on Lois and resists Sybil’s advances as Aunt Eleanore probes.
A fragment notes that signs displayed on both roads at intersections would contribute to great safety, emphasizing the potential impact of visible guidance on driver behavior and crash prevention.
Notices state that Friday January 1 New Year’s Day is a legal holiday and banks will be closed. Paper maturing on that date will be payable on Saturday January 2 1932 at Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Shenandoah Valley National Bank Casino Commercial and Savings Bank and Union Bank of Winchester with cashier signatories Yost Hardy Sloat Bushnell.
Virginia residents deposited 1,284,012 in postal savings for the year ending June 30, 1931, more than doubling 1930. Nationwide deposits rose to 347,416,749 with 3,260 depositors across 70 offices. major sums were reported for Norfolk, Portsmouth, Richmond and other cities, Staunton showing none.
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