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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1933
Page
4
Consolidated with multiple papers and the Associated Press rights. Rates listed for six months, three months, and one month in advance by mail or carrier. National ad representation handled by Frost Landis and Kohn in Atlanta Chicago and other cities.
A devotional excerpt quotes Psalm 64 1 2 asking God to hear prayer and shield from the wicked secret counsel. The text emphasizes seeking protection and divine refuge in distress.
The piece notes a full blown revival of Victorian style in modern dress and decor. It cites Floradora hats with camelias and velvet ribbons, watch chains, cuff links, Cupids, grapes, Queen Anne pieces, Hepplewhite and Chippendale influences, and possible Palladian like Georgian house ornaments as society re embraces the era.
The U S Senate approved twenty two million dollars to open Citizens Military Training Camps for a year to feed shelter and train thousands of idle youths roaming the country in search of work. The plan seeks immediate enactment by the House and presidential approval.
News reports Adolf Hitler has declined his 11400 dollar annual chancellery salary claiming other means of support. The piece contrasts Hitler’s stance with Congress voting down further salary cuts and notes public demand for better economy from officials.
One year ago Salvation reports many demands for help for the poor. Apple shipments abroad affected the market. The Apple Blossom Festival mass meeting set for March 3. George Washington celebration at Alexandria on February 22 attended by locals. Mrs Grace Bond, longtime Winchester public school teacher, died today. Funeral rites for Thomas I Lupton held recently. Local talent shone in Fi s Frolic at the Empire. A French stylist sells a beach corset for 100 dollars. NYSE prices fell three to ten points. R L Omps introduces a work or jail bill in the Virginia House. Capt 8 G Waller reports Camp McClellan Alabama in good condition. Neel Motor Co promotes the Hupmobile war car. Northern Virginia Power Co extends service into Martinsburg. Heavy activity on the Western Front noted in war reports.
Charles Mullikin of Boyce is reelected president of the Berryville Horse and Colt Show. The piece notes local political and social items including a dry Virginia liquor law, a Republican meeting to choose delegates, and a 75 000 apple tree ad.
A quirky ad promises a refund if you take 666 Liquid or Tablets and apply 666 Salve in nostrils every morning until March 1 1933 and fall sick, with appeal to send testimonials to the Draggist for a refund.
Warner Bros capi tol stages a gala film and stage program at the Capitol Theatre today. The Par achute Jumper stars Doug las Fairbanks Jr Bette Davis Leo Carillo and Frank McHugh in the feature attract ion. Evening shows begin at 7 30 and 9 30 with Station WJEJ presenting 50 stars of the air in a radio revue at the same prices.
The Colonial will present Buck Jones in McKenna of the Mounted a thrilling Northwest Mounted drama. The program includes the first episode of The Lost Special a Universal serial of 12 episodes with Frank Albertson Ernie Nevers and Cecelia Parker among the cast.
Marion Davies stars in Blondie of the Follies with Robert Montgomery Billie Dove and Zasu Pitts at the Palace for tonight only. The two hour bill also features Baby Burlesque novelty acts and Chapter 11 of The Hurricane Express plus a Terrytoon. Last feature starts at 9 50 p m.
Hogue Creek Virginia dated February 17 reports frequent social visits among residents. Rev G F Senger and family with Mr and Mrs J B Orndorff, Mrs Ella Kerns, Mrs Emma Anderson, Miss Kathryn Hoover and others attended gatherings at several homes. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Clark Braithwaite and Miss Bessie Perry, with calls between Laura Orndorff and Larrick family members.
In a narration of Araminta Williams’s illness and fading strength, Beulah and Leontine rally to her bedside as doctors warn against acting on stage. Barney, once distant, is admitted at last to comfort the ailing star, who in a final plea asks him to take her out of the wood.
The page cites rainfall totals for the past 24 hours and year to date, with averages from Winchester Laboratory. It also includes a humorous aside about parades that don’t count and notes on one horned rhinoceroses remaining in Malay and Java.
Tests among hundreds of children show a saving of almost two thirds of time out from school due to colds with the new Vicks Plan for better control of colds. How to follow the Plan is explained in each package of Vicks VapoRule and the new Vicks Nose and Throat Drops.
Charlottesville guide, militant weekly, temporarily suspends publication after three years of operation. Editor Harry Goodman blames prominent Virginia Republicans for nonpayment while noting electrical power to the plant is cut off and a reorganization may bring publishing back next week.
Excess poisons in joints and muscles cause rheumatism though external remedies only offer temporary relief. RAMA acts on liver kidneys and blood to expel toxins and begin to ease pain the first day. Baker's Drug Store guarantees relief or money back. Choose RAMA today.
In front of the County Court House Winchester Va on Saturday February 18 at 1130 the assignee Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank offers six shares National Priit Product Company 7 percent preferred stock two shares George Washington Hotel Corp preferred and one share George Washington Hotel Corp common.
Substituted trustee Curry Carter announces sale of land in Frederick County Virginia on February 18 1933 at noon. The 109 acre parcel lies near Fullen Mill Road in Back Creek District and is held by The Union Trust Company as trustee. Cash terms.
Bank closing notices state that Wednesday February 2 1933 is a legal holiday and the banks will reopen on the following banking day. Paper maturing February 2 can be paid February 23 1933. Signatories include George B Bushnell cashier Union Bank of Winchester J H Ygst cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank I Slat cashier and others.
A list of sales by various individuals from February 20 to March 1 across Clarke county and nearby areas. Items include stock, farm implements, feed, and some household goods with locations near Berryville Welltown Old Chapel and adjoining towns.
Fort Worth Star Telegram notes that roughly seventy percent of those labeled go-getters are just super personalities who demand others deliver results.
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