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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia notes its post office classification as second class, publishing daily except Sunday and consolidations with Morning News Item The Weekly News and Times. It lists subscription rates by period and carrier, and names national advertising reps Frost Landis and Kohn in several cities.
A devotional excerpt centers on praise to God and blessing upon the earth. It cites Psalm 67 verses 5 to 7, invoking divine generosity and universal blessing. The text emphasizes praise by all people and earth’s yield of abundance as a sign of God’s favor.
The article argues crime deterrence hinges on prompt capture and punishment of criminals. It cites the Lindbergh kidnapping, noting Roanoke men were inspired by the unsolved fate of Charles Lindbergh Jr. and suggests swift justice would have reduced subsequent kidnappings.
The widow of Herbert Asquith sells her Grays Inn Road home and furnishings to cope with penury following the former British Prime Minister’s seven year tenure. The piece recalls Asquith’s leadership from 1908 and Lloyd George’s social reforms, noting the widow’s lack of legal gratitude from the country.
A Macon Telegram note discusses a Dr Parkes Cadman correspondent asking how to write love letters to his sweetheart. The doctor admits he cannot offer helpful advice, suggesting a lovesick man will know when the right girl is found and need not write at all.
The Mercury reports a Friday morning mail delivery of a copy containing four speeches by Senator Huey Long. The item suggests political action or debate around Bodine in Paris Kansas amid national figures.
Reprint from Congressional Record titled The Abyss Yawns for All criticizes Senator Long for delaying the Glass-Steagall banking bill. The author warns the Kingfish risks being swallowed by the abyss and advocates immediate removal if he is not already in it.
A Washington political spotlight features Hoover era national problems while local items note attorney R Gray Williams elected to state library, Capone conviction upheld, and Shenandoah Valley National Bank opening afterhours depository. Also plans for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and Forest Week were announced.
The Star editor seeks reader J W Richard to answer questions about Frederick County school policy. Questions cover salary reductions for the superintendent and assistants, the post’s pay, potential changes, wife’s possible secretary role, rural supervisor funding, and statewide tax dynamics affecting local school administration.
Local notes and visits list residents and friends visiting relatives and neighbors around Canterburg and nearby towns. Names include Ed, Mr and Mrs F L Dovel, Arthur Webster, Johnson, Bernard, Oden Dickins, J B Jennings, Cecil, Tom Perry, Carrie Hudson, Retha White, McClure Rowland, Jessie Perry, Annie Jenkins, Fogle, Elmo Neff, Nellie Painter, Mae Painter.
In a quiet night scene Barney leaves Elise with Max as protection and steps into the woods. Two watchers follow, a dog chases the attackers, and Barney is knocked unconscious with a head wound while Elise races to his side. Oliver King arrives and urges medical help.
Rainfall data show no precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. February totals to date are 1.35 inches, year to date 4.04 inches. The 20 year average monthly totals are listed by month from January to December, with values ranging from 2.25 to 3.73 inches and overall averages around 2.36 to 3.73 inches.
Simple but impressive funeral services were held February 15 for Beulah Virginia Singhass wife of Linden Singhass. The service at 1607 Valley avenue included Winchester singers and the family lot burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Harry Glaize Percy Hershman James Brill Carl Wright Edwin Marker and Robert Snapp.
An advertisement touts B C a fast acting relief for violent headaches as well as muscular aches cold and neuralgia. It claims rapid effect within minutes and caution about narcotics. Also notes a Frederick County School Board meeting at 10 30 a m March 6 1933 to appoint a Division Superintendent with Wm M Richards as chairman.
Feb 27 to Mar 29 sales include Byrd farm near Old Chapel Clarke county stock implements and feed. Sum Mit Point Jefferson Co. Berryville area stock implements and household goods. Middle Road P and Campbell estate. Hayfield 2 miles SE stock implements. White Hall household goods. Berryville area Laura Glass estate stock implements household goods. Swimley Station farm stock implements. Tilford estate stock pens 2 miles south Berryville.
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