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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star Star details its Winchester publication, noting consolidation with Morning Item and Weekly News. It lists subscription rates and advertising representatives, with the Associated Press reprint rights and regional reps in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Detroit.
A fragment reflects a biblical verse on wealth and usury, warning that amassing riches by unjust gains harms the poor. The wording suggests moral contrasts between blessings for the generous and harm for the avaricious.
Frederick W. Davis, a contributor to the Nick Carter detective series, died in New Bedford at age 74. Though not the creator, he helped nurture the popular character for a generation. Davis was described as quiet and gentle, a humane publisher’s note. Nick Carter and his era fade as crime fiction moves to film and other minds.
The passage notes Woodrow Wilson died within three years of leaving office after a heavy load of new bureaus. It recalls Harding dying after two years in office at fifty six, Hoover's aging before retirement, and Coolidge's health signs in 1929 amid the transfer of power to Hoover, hinting at brain lesion risks.
A reader notes changes to puzzle etiquette as clubs relax rules, allowing a five hour window to finish jigsaws, with some players finishing early and claiming a small gain in time. The writer likens the shift to bridging and mentions enjoying variety like backgammon or miniature golf.
An author notes a penchant for constant puzzles and playful transitions from one challenge to the next, savoring the cycle of entering new problems after escaping the last. The remark captures a lighthearted view of a life defined by ongoing intellectual puzzles and cheerful immersion.
In recent years realism has shifted from art connotation to a practical approach. It now means facing facts and acting on them, encouraging thoughtful people to plan and adjust present conditions with constructive action for the near future. More power to realism.
Lawrence Fleet receives the death sentence by electric chair for William F. Keller’s murder. Jennings Randolph of Elkins W Va will speak at the Reuss banquet on February 11. Heavy fighting reported on a 16 mile China front as Chinese and Japanese troops clash. Pupils at Boyce Agricultural High School plan a George Washington tribute on February 8. Mrs John W Rosenberger hosted the Sunshine Club of Braddock Street Methodist Church South.
Three hundred and twenty visits to the sick of Winchester were made by the District Nurses Association during December. Many people from Winchester attended final rites at Christ Church Millwood for the late N. B. Page, local auto dealer. Shenandoah Valley Inc reports advertising hampered by lack of funds. The Winchester Lions Club basketball team will play in Martinsburg this week. James N. Moling reelected captain of the Sarah Zane Fire Company.
Rainfall figures show 40 inches last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. with January to date totals at .42 inch and year to date .42 inch. 20-year averages from Winchester Laboratory 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.
Coughs and colds are treated with Creomulsion an emulsified creosote product claimed to soothe heal inflamed membranes inhibit germ growth and absorb into the blood to attack the trouble. The ad promises relief for persistent coughs colds bronchitis asthma and helps build up the system with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of this bank will be held at its Banking House in Winchester on Tuesday January 10 1933 at eleven oclock A M for the election of directors and other business as may come before the meeting J H Yost Cashier 12 16 taw 4wks
Winchester on Tuesday the 10th 1933 at eleven o'clock A M properly come before the meet g Shenandoah Valley National Bank Wm G Hardy Vice President and Cashier.
By authority of a 1928 deed of trust J Gray Beverley property at 682 North Loudoun Street Winchester is offered at public auction at 11 oclock A M Saturday Jan 21 1933. The sale is by trustee Russell Cather with Dunn and Duvall as auctioneers. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust plus insurance on the buildings.
Public auction in Winchester Virginia at 11 A M on Saturday January 21 1933 of a 121 acre 1 rood 32 pole farm three miles southwest of Gore Frederick County with frame dwelling barn outbuildings 45 acres cleared 10 acres bearing apple orchard two bonds secured by a deed of trust and an insurance policy. References include Deed Book 160 page 419 and prior conveyance September 23 1930. Russell Cather trustee.
Trustee under a December 3 1929 deed of trust will sell at public auction in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Va on Tuesday January 31 1933 at 11 am. The property a 60 by 400 foot lot at 1607 Valley Avenue with a two story stucco residence is offered with terms: one third cash at sale and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneer Brumback handles the sale.
In Frederick County Virginia the Circuit Court orders Master Commissioner to value real and personal property of W S Funkhouser deceased and report liens, taxes, and administrator accounts. A January 30 1933 hearing at North Loudoun Street Chester VA will hear lien holders and creditors and require proof and continuations if not completed.
Trustee under deed of trust dated October 31 1928 for E A McGlathery will sell at public auction at Winchester County Court House on Wednesday January 4 1933 at 11 am. Lot on east Leicester Street No 19 fronting 40 feet extending 89 7 10 feet improved by two story brick dwelling. Cash at sale and balance in two equal annual installments with bonds bearing interest semi annually secured by deed of trust and fire policy. Sale adjourned to Saturday January 14 1933 at same time and place. Herbert S Larrick Trustee Brumback Auctioneers. 1-5-oaw-2wks
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