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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1935
Page
4
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A standard Associated Press notice states the AP is entitled to use and republish all news dispatches credited or uncredited to the paper and all local news published herein.
Religious hymn text praises God and the King in Psalm 46 7 style. The brief verse emphasizes worship and reverent praise.
A retrospective look over 1934 highlights major events from Roosevelt era politics and New Deal bureaus to rising crime trends including kidnappings and gang activity. It notes the Lindbergh case nearing resolution, the Stoll case quick arrest, and the near wipeout of Dillinger’s mob, alongside international turmoil such as Germany’s actions.
The first day of January became the start of the year for most countries around 1582, with the Gregorian reform. The answer notes the historical shift and dating standard across regions.
A compact survey of the year 1934 highlights global concerns from Mussolini and Hitler to Franco Yugoslav tensions, along with major incidents such as the Morro Castle disaster, the England Australia air derby record, the World Series, Byrd’s Antarctic vigil, medical advances, clergy moral activism, and a string of train disasters. Local items include the Winchester plant rumor, Apple Blossom Festival, Crawford double murder trial, Skyline Drive opening, Shenandoah Park deeds to the federal government, and Shenandoah Box Board sale, all framing a year of upheaval amid the Great Depression.
The Turkey Knob Orchards along the Southern railroad in Shenandoah Valley will be sold by decree of sale on January 22. The property includes cooperage blacksmith shop employee housing bunk house packing facilities and dwelling quarters with access via a private loading siding and Shenandoah river water supply. For three years the Byrd brothers have leased and managed it earning about 28000 for receivers in that period. Dunn and Wall will conduct the auction.
Ad touts Creomulsion as a seven in one remedy that fights coughs with no narcotics. It claims to be powerful yet harmless and offers on the spot money refund if cough or cold is not relieved. distributed via druggists with authorization to refund.
At Nha Trang Annam a Mandarin province elephant led a public square parade with dancing girls as part of the Tet festival. The grand animal and performers performed salutation dances, signaling celebrations for the New Year.
Present and past rainfall data show a 24 hour total at 32.45 inches year to date 34.71 inches. Monthly averages from the 21-year record list January 2.41 inches through December 2.34 inches with a peak in May at 3.94 inches and June 3.65 inches.
Sixteen people die in record breaking cloud bursts around Los Angeles in southern California. The report notes severe flooding and extensive damage across the region.
In a tense studio in New York Leila Bet and Edna plot to aid Addison Huntington Freeman hiding as Addy Stark Freeman. Police question Jerry Redmond about Jarecki while Addy plays the charade, debated by Bet Leila and Edna. The plan advances as officers prepare to rejoin.
Funeral services are conducted for Ralph A. Strosnider a popular bank clerk. Last rites are held for Mrs. William M. Gaunt of Boyce. Dr Henry Louis Smith retiring president of Washington and Lee University criticizes modern college training as an outgrown relic. Shenandoah Valley Serenaders Winchester orchestra perform for westpole dances in Hagerstown Maryland with Merry-makers at the George Washington Hotel.
Sheriff Luther Pannett and deputies capture four stills in raids near the city, one with a 125 gallon capacity. Funeral rites are held for Apple buyer Robert W. G. Adamson by Rev R B Nelson in the Episcopal Church. Peggy Marsh weds Capt Reld Robert George Fenwick formerly of the Royal Horse Guards. Elizabeth Steck becomes the bride of J. W. Arthur in a New Year’s Eve ceremony. Hagerstown Spray and Chemical Co buys 5 acres from Harry W. Butler along the Pennsylvania Railroad to build a chemical factory.
Miss Lula May Kinsley married Sidner Keller in Hite s Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church South Marlboro. Miss Octavia Haxall Thomson wed John A Chew in Summit Point Episcopal Church. Dunbeath farm near Berryville sold to William O Crampton for 16000 dollars. About 200 guests from multiple cities attended a New Year s Eve ball in Hagerstown. Rev and Mrs William D Smith hosted a reception at Christ Episcopal Church parish house.
Central Press reports moonshiners in Franklin County Virginia anticipate revenue service expansion as Prohibition’s repeal reshapes profits. New York bureau notes patriotic rackets manipulating public fear, warning Congress may withhold facts about subversive groups and their influence on Americans.
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