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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1933
Page
4
Psalm 55 22 is quoted urging followers to cast burdens on the Lord and trust in His sustaining protection. The brief text emphasizes divine care for the righteous and steadfast faith during hardship. The excerpt blends devotional instruction with a Bible citation attributed to a religious program or bulletin.
Roanoke World News reports Senator W. A. Garrett of Ridgeway and Delegate Ashton Dovell of Williamsburg oppose a Virginia sales tax and any general tax increase. Both leaders, integral to Governor Pollard's advisory group, urge budget discipline and economy to avoid new outlays as cities and counties debate revenue needs.
The government resumes silver purchases and coinage, lifting prices about 20 cents an ounce. The move provides a market guarantee and a silver lining for depressed silver states and related industries as mining prospects brighten.
The text notes reopening mines especially copper and duce, with gold production expanding due to silver association. It cites the London conference remonetization as mostly intangible, predicting psychological effects and increased silver use. Silver dollars may circulate more, benefiting Western taste and East Asia, with exports likely to rise under a compromise policy avoiding inflation or fixed gold linkage.
A reader urges feeding birds in winter as humanitarian duty, noting birds curb pests and enrich gardens for eight months. Another writer shares a dining room visit from a nuthatch, praising its beauty and the simple pleasure of watching birds at the feeding shelf.
Lewis J Heatwale 80 a veteran weather observer at Dale Enterprise is laid to rest. Insull thanks Almighty that the truth is out as he leaves Athens court after release. Charles Baker Whitacre 72 a nya deputy sheriff passes to rest. Miss Hazel Poffenberger and Mr Medford Stotler both of Angers Store W Va are married. Griffiths trades believed to put Washington Senators in fine shape for pennant race next year.
Admiral Byrd sails toward Antarctica again matching his first voyage as the age of exploration returns. Emma H Woore of Martinsburg engages Mr Franklin Richards of Baltimore. Kiwanis officers for the new year installed. George Yates aged 68 dies in Biddleford Maine father of Joe B Yates of this city. Winchester counts 11013 at the start of 1929.
Ten years ago a water and sewer bond of 197000 was sold for 185948 to two Baltimore firms. In related items a hailstorm battered Pretoria, South Africa. Obituary notes I John Gardner, 69, near Double Tollgate. Gray Silver of Martinsburg addresses Rotarians after returning from Europe. Shenandoah Valley offers a 50 dollar prize for the best slogan.
Fifteen years ago Mrs. Hattie Clevenger Good 33 died from flu at her Hayfield area home. Prohibition agents halted a Norfolk and Western train near Berryville and searched passenger grips for holiday liquor. Wilsons speeches in England pleased Great Britain. Lawrence Montague died in Martinsburg while aiding his daughter Sister Immaculata from escaping gas. Treasure seekers chipped a large piece of rock from Plymouth Rock.
The article notes French possessions are valuable for trade like British ones, and could be a significant income source for France. It also describes a 210 foot telescopic steel mast mounted on a car, providing an observer with an 18 mile visual range for British artillery use.
Lipmann analyzes the National Economy League petition on rising U S debt, comparing four historical periods from prewar to low mood. He notes federal borrowing largely funds relief and public works, shifting normal local spending to Washington and affecting overall debt dynamics.
Raoul, the gentleman thief, schemes to win Antonine and the de Jonvelle inheritance at Voinic. He outsmarts Inspector Gorgeret, seizes the chateau and its clues, and plots one dramatic bid while vowing to uncover the mystery within twenty five days.
Present and past rainfall data list the 24 hours ending 8 a m as none, December to date 2.01 inches, and year to date 38.40 inches. Average annual rainfall over 20 years is 34.53 inches, with monthly averages ranging from January 2.36 to July 3.45 inches.
The term infantile paralysis is explained as incorrect since paralysis is a result not the disease. Poliomyelitis or polio comes from Greek roots meaning inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord, affecting both adults and children.
A Washington column assesses early 1934 congressional prospects, noting a popular Roosevelt backing may keep majorities intact. It discusses inflation as a policy tool, China’s exports under silver, and the potential for limited inflation without broad economic damage.
An article on open stock early American furniture highlights warm sunlit woods and the option to buy individual pieces rather than complete sets. It describes items like a Westport buffet adaptation from 1740–1780, a Ryegate drop leaf expansion table, and tavern chair derivations dating to 1690, illustrating period styles blended for today's dining rooms.
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