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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1934
Page
4
A biblical verse readers may find in a church or devotional column quotes Jesus message of peace. It cites John chapter 14 verse 27 and offers comfort to troubled hearts. The passage emphasizes not letting fear govern the heart.
Charlottesville Progress reflects on 1933 as a pivotal year and 1934 as the next phase in the New Deal. The piece likens national recovery to a vast machinery with countless interdependent parts and urges all citizens to work with diligence to move the nation forward under coordinated leadership.
A Danville Bee report notes confusion over the anti-American Conference in antevideo yet highlights Secretary Hull's efforts to pave the way for improved relations. The article frames diplomatic steps as moving toward broader harmony despite unclear outcomes.
A secured creditor holds security or collateral for a debt, using personal or real property. De composition means splitting a compound into simpler substances or elements. Switzerland has a small active army but high trained citizen numbers with a 630,000 reserve.
The article notes Secretary Hull's pledge that no Latin American nation need fear intervention by the United States, aiming to deepen friendship and cooperation in the Western Hemisphere. It aligns with Roosevelt's “good neighbor” vow and signals a far-reaching change in policy to implement that pledge.
Clark University scientist Dr. Hudson Hoagland explores whether fever makes time seem shorter than when a person tests normal at 98.6 degrees. Possible influences include eagerness to finish the task and nurses in the room altering perception, suggesting caution in interpreting results.
One year ago Miss Selene Calvert announced her engagement to Mr. William Perrine by her mother. Miss Florence Virginia Lichliter of Berryville becomes Mrs. Leonard Washington. State Highway Commission invites bids to widen the Opequon Bridge on the Valley Pike. A local man is charged with buying game. Mrs. Inez Miller McKinster, 48, former resident, dies of cerebral hemorrhage in Hagerstown Maryland.
Fred Nelson of Hayfield, a postmaster and merchant, turns himself in to the justice of the peace after stabbing his brother Guy Nelson. A man is found dead in Chicago from exposure in intense cold. Col M C Kennedy of Chambersburg Pa vice president of Pennsylvania railroad to address local Rotarians at weekly luncheon. Virginia Democratic leaders move to reorganize for the next campaign. City park commission reports mutilation of several young pin oak trees on Clifford street.
Ten years ago George Dennis a 70 year old Stephenson farmer committed suicide with a double barrel shotgun. Captain James S McCance aged 71 died in Petersburg Virginia as the last survivor of the band that hanged John Brown. City clerk issued 96 marriage licenses in 1923 six more than the prior year. Charles Courtney night watchman at Gardner Extract Works Waynesboro Virginia fell into an acid vat in the night and died his feet dropped off. Mable Normand jealous chauffeur killed Courtland S Dines in Denver Colorado in her presence and that of Edna Purviance and Miss Normand’s lover.
Creomulsion is advertised as a seven fold aid for hard coughs and colds claiming supreme help, quick relief, and safety. The ad emphasizes careful use for any cough and notes a guarantee that you pay nothing if relief is not achieved.
In a Paris nightclub chase a masked dancer nearly falls to Big Paul’s trap. Raoul snatches the dancer and slips away through the crowd, racing to a villa where Antonine awakens to Raoul’s dramatic revelation.
Aunt March returns from abroad with Amy and Laurie. Jo and Laurie reconcile and vow lifelong brother sister friendship. A family reunion brings Mer and twins to the March home while rain falls outside and Prof Bhaer seeks the house before knocking.
Present and past rainfall data show 0.11 inches by January 8 a.m. to date. Year to date 0.11 inches. Winchester Research Laboratory records state 34.53 inches as the 21 year average. Monthly averages list January 2.36, February 2.00, March 2.70, April 11.00, May 3.73, June 38.1, July 34.5, August 34.5, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 4.25, December 2.37 inches.
The Jacob Ruppert crew reports Admiral Byrd flying the Condor 850 miles south of previous records in the Ross Sea area, nearing a possible larger Antarctic coast barrier. A full-blooded Guernsey bull-calf was born aboard the ship, near the cow shed on deck, delaying plans as fog and gales slowed progress.
W. W. Owens vice president announced a nationwide business drive by the Railway Express Agency. The plan includes a broad newspaper and magazine advertising campaign launched at a Richmond luncheon attended by 100 officers and employers and officers of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railway.
RKO-Radio’s dramatization of Louisa May Alcott’s life story, set in the Sixties, wins praise as a faithful, heartwarming screen version. Katharine Hepburn stars as Jo with an ensemble of twenty leading performers in an atmosphere closely matched to the beloved book.
Last night Will Rogers drew huge crowds at Hable's Palace with his screen version of Mr. Skitch starring alongside Zasu Pitts. The show, a lively adaptation of Anne Cameron's Green Dice, delighted audiences and the management scheduled another run through Friday for continued laughs and lighthearted adventure.
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