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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1933
Page
4
A Morning News item from The Weekly News mentions The Star fishing Co. of Winchester Virginia and a Sunday publication by The Star family. The fragment references promotional or advertorial material associated with the Winchester firm in a weekend context.
Partial OCR shows subscription rates and national ad representatives. The text lists one year and monthly options with varying advance payments and includes names Prost Latadis and Kohn for New York Atlanta Chicago and Detroit.
A public message quotes Proverbs 14 verse 34 about righteousness exalting a nation and sin bringing reproach, highlighting a moral theme likely part of a church or community publication. The excerpt presents a biblical maxim framed as a civic exhortation.
A Minnesota reader recalls a childhood concert by a blind singer and reflects on drought, faith, and community. He sees adversity as teaching gratitude for church, work, and unity, and claims the depression period brings humility and a sense of shared blessings.
After the American Merchant docked with 22 men saved from the wrecked British freighter Exeter City, a tale of bravery emerged. The American skipper navigated the rescue, the British wireless operator rebuilt a damaged aerial to summon aid, an officer corrected the ship’s position, a 15 year old cabin boy bailed water all night, and the ship's surgeon fired one shot to help the rescue effort.
A brief item highlights the collaboration between an individual identified by initials and the associated team, underscoring joint effort and shared results. The report documents the collaboration without naming full identities or specific outcomes, focusing on the cooperative stance and collective contribution.
The Vatanes Chamber of Commerce asks Congress to reduce federal expenses by $200,000 for one year. Lawmakers debate broader operating costs but exhibit hesitation to act or discuss real reforms. No clear political courage shown to address or advance such cuts.
One year ago police arrested several motorists for making unnecessary noises at night. The community notices include Mrs. W. Rosenberger hosting the Sunshine Club at Brad y Street Methodist Church. City Manager P. P. Pilcher spoke to the Woman's Civic at Handley Library. War coverage notes the Japanese attack in China and Allied efforts on the Western Front. Five years ago reports mention the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Company and tire promotions at Gooagent. Ten or more items reference local civic events, fundraising, and sales around February and ongoing county news.
Readers are advised that catarrh and related head noises may be eased at home with Parmint double strength, one ounce mixed in a pint of hot water with a little sugar. A tablespoonful four times daily is said to relieve nasal congestion, breathing difficulty, and dropped mucus while potentially improving hearing. The note encourages trying this farming-related remedy.
Araminta Williams, pursued by love and ambition, weighs a hidden marriage with Janney against her stage career after a New York triumph. A secretly planned union promises social risk and career ruin, while Elise Watterson’s past complicates loyalties as Araminta seeks self respect and public fame.
Sailors mutiny and flee with the Dutch battleship De Zeven Provincien as it is chased by battleships cruisers and sea planes through the Java Sea and Indian Ocean. The ship was seized at Olehle harbor Sumatra by 400 mutinous Sumatran sailors who overpowered nine officers and placed them in irons.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a m was zero. February total 0.16 inch and year to date 3.68 inches. The Winchester Laboratory records show 34.53 inches as the 20 year average annual precipitation. Monthly averages list January 2.36, February 2.00, March 2.70, April 3.11, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 3.45, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37 inches.
Palace crowds flocked for the last showings of the screen adaptation Bitter Tea of General Yen based on Grace Zaring Stone’s novel. Barbara Stanwyck stars as the missionary Nils Asther as General Yen and Walter Connolly as the American advisor in war torn China with vivid revolution scenes.
Warner Bros presents Strange Interlude starring Clark Gable and Norma Shearer. The capacity crowd praised their performances as the film ends its run with matinee and evening showings at 2, 4, 7:15, and 9:20.
The Big Broadcast seeks to top attendance records after a previous run at the Capitol Theatre. In response to requests, shows are scheduled at Colonial today at 3 15, 7 30 and 9 o'clock with likely strong crowds.
Capt. J A Mollison, famed British long distance pilot, starts from Lympne England bound for Brazil. He intends a route via Senegal and French West Africa. Meanwhile Chicago teachers mock their school board as back salaries are cut, salaries they say they never received.
Insurance offer promises full refund through a drugstore if you take 666 Liquid or Tablets and apply 666 Salve in nostrils each morning until March 1, 1933. Claims you will heal and invites readers to send testimonials for the promotion.
February to March sales directory noting stock and implements, horses, cattle, hogs, and household goods at various Clarke County sites including Berryville and Welltown plus adjacent Jefferson and Fredericks counties. Listings specify sellers, farm locations, and sale dates from February 14 to March 1.
By virtue of a trust dated September 1, 1931 from P Stanley Hyde to the undersigned and after default on the secured debt, a public auction will be held in front of the County Court House, Winchester Virginia at noon on Tuesday February 21, 1933. The tract covers 509 acres near Siler, adjoining Collins, et al, with excellent tramway and cleared bottom land. One third of the purchase price is due day of sale, balance in one and two years with two bonds, 6 percent interest, homestead waiver, secured by a deed of trust. Jas P Reardon, Trustee.
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