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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star entered at the post office in Spintieeter Virginia as a second class paper published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester.
Advertising firm National Advertising Representative Corp. of Chicago is mentioned in connection with regional agency activities. Details are limited to the name and location, with no further context or dates provided.
A compact note indicates the paper consolidates AP credited material with local items from The Weekly News and Morning News items. The brief announces cross‑publication and reprinting arrangements for the era’s periodicals.
Spiritual note emphasizes guarding the tongue from evil and deceit. A prayer asks for strength to overcome evil with good, seeking peace and doing good in daily life.
A discussion at a Newport Wales church on faith healing and mental suggestion explores how fear can cause illness and how suggestion may aid healing. Dr William Brown of Oxford outlines psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, citing cases where belief and suggestion restored concentration and memory, and aided learning in children.
The Roanoke Times urges adults to securely store firearms to protect children after multiple firearm related deaths. It stresses removing shells and keeping weapons locked away to prevent future tragedies and offers no blame, only caution and practical steps.
Two men were arrested in New York for circulating reports linked to public menace concerns. Police labeled the incident a security risk and moved to curb further distribution. Authorities did not release identities or charges pending further inquiry.
A reflective piece argues that unfounded fears about banks and financial woes spread panic, chill investment, and hinder courage and sound judgment. It warns against sensationalism by alarmists who hurt commerce and civic stability.
The News of Other Years reports Stonewall Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Berryville plans a fund drive to pay a custodian for General Robert E. Lee's tomb in Lexington. Betty DeNil, graduate of the American Conservatory Music in Chicago, takes a post as organist at the Capitol Theatre. M. Wiigus arrives as Postal Telegraph Company manager to open a local branch. Mayor Shryock has Edwin Sibert arrested for allegedly giving liquor to a worker. Governor-elect John Garland Pollard says he will hold open house on taking office.
A letter from J Henkel Henry to The Star asserts the city water system operates for profit. The District Nurses Association schedules a tuberculosis clinic for January 16. Hotel Jack plans to reopen around March 1 after a city reconstruction following news of C Ritter Jenkins in Berryville.
The City Council selects W A Bell and James M Brown as a committee to choose a city manager. Shenandoah Valley National Bank stockholders elect nine directors for 1916: R Gray Williams Lewis F Cooper E V Weems Stewart Bell William S Hiett A B Richards M Lohr Capper W A Baker John W Rice. Historians note the Civil War began 55 years ago yesterday.
The passage argues that trials and temptations strengthen character rather than hinder it. Each conquered temptation adds new energy and resilience, shaping moral fiber. James Buckhan emphasizes steady, principled struggle builds virtue.
A scientific note from Halt Huntsman states that hawks and owls collectively subsist on mice squirrels and grasshoppers and other pests. Their economic usefulness far outweighs the harm they cause, according to Woman s Home Companion.
A Washington quote extols nature’s beauty and life’s poetry blossoming in ordinary urban spaces, describing flowers appearing in neglected grass and bush growth despite bare, material surroundings.
Notice from Bun Cutter Tire Company of Winhouse stock of truck tires and automotive items. Dated December 30, 1930, signed by A. B. Bun Cutter, partner. The notice references locations in Ohio and Virginia with tax or corporate identifiers.
Thual meeting of the ann mi of this bank for the and the ne, Wil be a come before the 'eng, be held at its bank ing house in Winchester, Vola on Tuesday, January 13, 1931 coven the hours of 11 o'clock , and 1 WM, G. HARDY, Cashier.
Fifty years ago this week reports show tightened penalties for counterfeiters and rising liquor production. It notes New York immigration figures, Christmas mail surges in Manhattan and Winchester, with per capita mail comparisons to New York.
May Head Net Group reports Fitz Eugene Dixon named chairman of the Davis Cup tennis committee to succeed Joseph W. Wear. Dixon, a former non playing captain of the 1930 Davis Cup team, will lead the panel.
A reflective aphorism from Ralph Waldo Emerson argues that excess breeds defect and defect carries excess, every pleasure has a penalty, and every gain entails a loss, suggesting moral equilibrium in all aspects of life.
Mrs Lolita Sheldon Armour of Chicago realized more than 8 million dollars from the sale of stock in an oil cracking patent once deemed worthless, following the wreck of her late husband's estate.
Classified stock and farm auction notes list sale dates and locations including Nelson Front Road Berryville Swimley Station Nab me og Mill. Names mentioned include R. W. Carper M. W Berry J. W. Cain and local stock and implement listings with dates in February March.
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