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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1934
Page
4
The Evening Star entered at the post office in Winchester Virginia as second class matter published Sunday by The Five and Six Publishing Co of Chester Virginia consolidated with The Morning News Item The Weekly News and other weekly publications.
Classified and display rates listed by mail and carrier with minimum charges. Memorials priced per stanza. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. National reps named for Divine Tenney Corp in major cities.
The Staunton News Leader notes that six U S naval planes reaching Hawaii are a routine service flight with no war load. It argues Japan has Russia to contend with before hostilities and highlights advances in aircraft and training since the Rodgers flight.
Roanoke Times notes a formal inauguration for George C. Peery as Virginia governor to be held Wednesday at noon on the State Capitol south portico with 600 invited attendees. Chief Justice Preston W. Campbell will administer the oath, followed by a parade and evening reception at the governor’s mansion.
Question and answer style reads like a classroom quiz. Includes three items about mo hair from the Angora goat, William Jennings Bryan as the boy orator of the Platte, and Wisconsin deriving from an Indian term meaning wild rushing channel.
A compact report notes Virginia hosts an impressive affair, earning praise for its scale and reception. The piece underscores organized events, notable attendees, and broad regional interest.
After months of prep and a hazardous voyage to the Bay of Whales, Ellsworth’s Pole Star was crippled when the barrier ice broke. He remains undeterred, heading back to Dunedin, determined to fly Antarctica. His prior Arctic effort with Amundsen and Riiser Larsen showed grit and leadership in extreme conditions.
One year ago Miss Mary Conrad and Mr Ray met at the parsonage of the mond Marion Largent in the Church of Christ. Rev W L Dudley officiated. Also noted is a Southern Conference subsidy scandal and a liquor and cider discovery at Roy Richard’s house. Mrs Mattie Glaize Snyder dies in Carlisle Pa. Dr G M Bingham to address Kiwanis Club and Handley students.
The State Highway Commission allocates 400000 for Valley Pike widening this year and 140000 for a new Shenandoah river bridge at Berry Ferry. West Virginia plans a 20000000 bond issue for roads. Architect bids for a new city jail. Governor Byrd opposes pardons for drunken driving. Talkies debut Monday at 12 01 am featuring Al Jolson in The Jazz Singer.
Obituary notes William M. Swimley aged 89 who died here after a long life. Also listed are plans for Dr. F. T. McFaden to deliver the Robert E. Lee anniversary address on January 19.
An essay argues that a skilled liar can meet the gaze confidently while a truthful person may avoid eye contact. The piece contrasts practiced deception with shy honesty and questions common beliefs about eye behavior.
A reader testimonial from Dennis of Stewart, West Virginia, claims the tonic strengthens the whole system, boosts appetite, and reduces colds. The ad touts new tablet size at 50 cents and liquid at $1.00, with the slogan We Do Our Part.
The President proposes a two part approach to manage the dollar: tentative dollar stabilization between fifty and sixty cents gold and an equalization fund funded by the Federal Reserve and Treasury gold profits. The plan seeks to keep external gold standard options open while restraining internal credit expansion.
Arsene Lupin's Raoul is stunned by Clara Blonde's dawn arrival alive and confessing she did not kill Big Paul. He insists Valthex may survive, while Gorgeret’s police claim of the victim’s danger shifts the plot toward an unexpected twist as the two confront their perilous situation.
The Tri-State League of Red Men and Degree of Pocahontas will meet in Martinsburg on January 24. The event includes business sessions followed by a banquet with lodges from the District of Columbia Maryland Virginia and West Virginia.
Precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. shows none. Year to date totals 0.91 inch. Average yearly rainfall at Winchester Laboratory is 34.71 inches based on 21 years. Monthly averages range from 2.15 to 3.81 inches, with December at 2.37 inches and May at 3.73 inches.
Richmond, Jan 16 William Meade Fletcher was renominated for a new six year term on the State Corporation Commission by a caucus of Democratic members. The nomination is effectively an election. Six judges were named in the caucus including M R Peterson J T Clement C Vernon Spratley Frederick V Coleman Benjamin Haden and Walter Robertson. Judge Coleman also serves as judge of the corporation court of Fredericksburg. The caucus planned contested nominations after February 1. Among those is Judge Thomas B Robertson of Hopewell facing Archer Tones former commonwealths attorney with impeachment proceedings in 1932.
Banking hours disrupted by a legal holiday with banks Shenandoah Valley National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester and Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co closed on Friday January 19 1934 and reopening Saturday January 20 1934 for note maturities and banking needs.
James R. Henkel of Alexandria was sentenced to eight and a half years in the state penitentiary after a Rockingham circuit court jury found him guilty of housebreaking tied to the December 18 burglary attempt at Merchants Grocery and Hardware. Ray Davis also of Alexandria received ten years after pleading guilty. Dennis L. Smith of Washington faces trial Thursday.
Historical records show the donkey serving as a work animal centuries before domesticated horses. The use of donkeys as pack animals and labor partners predates widespread horse domestication and adaptation in early societies.
The spring pattern book offers models practical for beginners and experienced sewers. It includes styles for juniors and women with larger figures and explains how to order through the Pattern Department of this newspaper.
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